B777
MH370
Watercolour by Eric Xiao
May our prayers and thoughts be with them
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Malaysia Airlines
B777
MH370
Watercolour by Eric Xiao
May our prayers and thoughts be with them
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Man aren't forever
Pardon my words, not because of the conspicuous tone hidden underneath the rather agitating words but as a lie, to persuade you into believing my voices are wrong in case it doesn't happen in the near future.
Men have progressed thus far, but yet we don't feel as noble as we should. Technology and discoveries projected out on our prophecy demands great potential, something which I think is a bit extravagant for our society. We have enjoyed life and in our minds we think humans have done a great job. That humans have continuously developed and enhanced each other to propel civilization to new levels.
Right now you are thinking: Yes, so what's the issue? You'll not missing my point. All these above are true, with money. Nowadays things that are created only surface on drawing boards, brains and attention grabbing commercial ventures. Stuffs that are only applicable to please boardmembers and stakeholders as well as raise awareness for funding things that can never exist in our era. We have progressed to a point where practicality and style can never exist under a roof for a simple reason, money.
It has been torturous for people to be presented with ideas that are hopeful but the end product failed miserably. Stylings that were never given as promised. Quality that could never match those produced half a century ago or less. The cost of living on as a progressive human is becoming expensive.
There can never be reduced poverty gap, impossible. Inflation is another word for trying to cover companies from growing larger while their workforce remains where they are. Have you seen the salaries of the lower end people? Mind you, things are uglier than you could explain with GDP and NNPs. These are only words coming out from an English essay written by students who only care about statistics, or from a politician, conveniently quoting in order to please the publics.
Men have progressed thus far, but yet we don't feel as noble as we should. Technology and discoveries projected out on our prophecy demands great potential, something which I think is a bit extravagant for our society. We have enjoyed life and in our minds we think humans have done a great job. That humans have continuously developed and enhanced each other to propel civilization to new levels.
Right now you are thinking: Yes, so what's the issue? You'll not missing my point. All these above are true, with money. Nowadays things that are created only surface on drawing boards, brains and attention grabbing commercial ventures. Stuffs that are only applicable to please boardmembers and stakeholders as well as raise awareness for funding things that can never exist in our era. We have progressed to a point where practicality and style can never exist under a roof for a simple reason, money.
It has been torturous for people to be presented with ideas that are hopeful but the end product failed miserably. Stylings that were never given as promised. Quality that could never match those produced half a century ago or less. The cost of living on as a progressive human is becoming expensive.
There can never be reduced poverty gap, impossible. Inflation is another word for trying to cover companies from growing larger while their workforce remains where they are. Have you seen the salaries of the lower end people? Mind you, things are uglier than you could explain with GDP and NNPs. These are only words coming out from an English essay written by students who only care about statistics, or from a politician, conveniently quoting in order to please the publics.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Great Murphy
Normally I wouldn't bother to post something here, which means an extra-terrestrial event occured today. Before I continue, I must clarify that all thoughts and words are portrayed by ME on MYself, thus no charges are liable to ME.
So it begins, I was going to enjoy and prepare myself for my first driving test, not a difficult thing to do by the way. On the last second I was told my unit would be having a mass therapy session at Jurong Camp, ok I thought. Who knows this is the start of the unfortunate events.
The session dragged on for hours, survived through yawnings and cursings. It went on. Which leaves me urgent for my test. I darted out of the gate, first, unusual for someone of my laziness. Tried to hail a cab which never came. Deep in my hearts I thought, well, wait then, how hard can the test be.
With confidence I missed part of my warm-up, panting and still cursing. I started my round, and it actually went well. I meditated in the mood room, where everyone retires themselves for the actual happening.
The round started, perfect all the way out to the Choa Chu Kang region where I was still concentrating hard to keep mistake free. But I guess all the situations listed above took their toll on my attention.
An idiot in a black van swerved out of the junction and without any remorse for my plates, he darted across me with speed, leaving behind a tester with his foot on the brake and looking at me, granting his own way of compassion for me by ticking on the circle, its all over.
To the Army, please, follow whichever timing is given, don't give false impression.
To the Black Van driver, I will personally thrash your door and roast your van while you're inside.
To God, I have given you chances for the past 20 years, whatever things you may compensate(quite impossible and unlikely) or you choose to continue your sadism and ridicule, I swear upon myself(no point since you're the one I'm going after) that I will roast you alive too.
Normally I wouldn't bother to post something here, which means an extra-terrestrial event occured today. Before I continue, I must clarify that all thoughts and words are portrayed by ME on MYself, thus no charges are liable to ME.
So it begins, I was going to enjoy and prepare myself for my first driving test, not a difficult thing to do by the way. On the last second I was told my unit would be having a mass therapy session at Jurong Camp, ok I thought. Who knows this is the start of the unfortunate events.
The session dragged on for hours, survived through yawnings and cursings. It went on. Which leaves me urgent for my test. I darted out of the gate, first, unusual for someone of my laziness. Tried to hail a cab which never came. Deep in my hearts I thought, well, wait then, how hard can the test be.
With confidence I missed part of my warm-up, panting and still cursing. I started my round, and it actually went well. I meditated in the mood room, where everyone retires themselves for the actual happening.
The round started, perfect all the way out to the Choa Chu Kang region where I was still concentrating hard to keep mistake free. But I guess all the situations listed above took their toll on my attention.
An idiot in a black van swerved out of the junction and without any remorse for my plates, he darted across me with speed, leaving behind a tester with his foot on the brake and looking at me, granting his own way of compassion for me by ticking on the circle, its all over.
To the Army, please, follow whichever timing is given, don't give false impression.
To the Black Van driver, I will personally thrash your door and roast your van while you're inside.
To God, I have given you chances for the past 20 years, whatever things you may compensate(quite impossible and unlikely) or you choose to continue your sadism and ridicule, I swear upon myself(no point since you're the one I'm going after) that I will roast you alive too.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Resurrection
Encountering a movie that depicted mirages of your memory is worth spending the efforts. Our human brain works at only a tiny portion, the rest is just to make sure our mind does not lose control over ourselves. Only when there is a magical window channelled deep into your memory does it occur to you how precious it was, how ignorant you were and how you've crossed your fingers for an enchanted second chance.If you aren't someone who respects those who are ill, nonchalant towards those who have an affection then I suggest you turn to the next sadistic blog you might run across. Cancer is an infestation, it roams deep, unaware by its possession of your body. One day it might erupt and cause discord. The past week has been my first visit back to Shanghai since this imbecile has been diagnosed to be running around inside my grandfather. Treatments have helped him recovered his past expression, seemingly unperturbed by the incident.
Every day chances are available; some useful, some sensible. Choosing to realize and cherish them is another. Never complain about luck, it doesn't exist though you might feel better if you worship it.
那些年。。。
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Clowns and Dictators
The relationship about the two is simple. Jester the man on the throne and you'll be regarded as a valuable asset to the mass. We look up to the clowns, expecting perfection and it usually isn't the case. But then we discovered the horrible truth, they weren't exactly doing their job well to please, and now, it has drawn the wrath of the spectators.
Since 2011, the transport sector of Singapore has been rather traumatised by one particular company, SMRT. Before I start tormenting and lambasting the events that unfolded and the actions being taken, let me ask. What was the dictator of the largest transport firm in Singapore doing when the clowns cocked up the system?
SMRT has a reputation for having the most expensive taxis locally. Why spend the money on Chevrolet Epicas when you could have Volkswagens. Why spend money on Chryslers when you could have BMWs. Someone wasn't thinking at moment along with the lady on the throne. I could only assume that she was in a hotel with an SBS spy. We have already complained for their service which lacked quality and what have they done? They requested for price increase, fine. And they made everythign worse.
Does the Board of Directors have any other uses besides collecting more people's cash into their pockets after they invested their money which I presume they had won from lottery? Could anyone explain. I would have thought they done their job in firms like Microsoft, Toyota but in SMRT, this just doesn't make sense.
Does the Board of Directors have any other uses besides collecting more people's cash into their pockets after they invested their money which I presume they had won from lottery? Could anyone explain. I would have thought they done their job in firms like Microsoft, Toyota but in SMRT, this just doesn't make sense.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Black Tuesday
Definitely not the best tuesday I have experienced in my life, in fact not even the closet tragedy comes within a thousand miles of this. A serious offence was commited and I pleaded to it telling myself that I did the right thing by not covering my mistake, mistakes which people make everyday yet not having courage or ethics to blister themselves instead of finding cover.
Negligence Discharge of a 5.56mm blank round, if it was a live round that I fired someone would be dead by now. Dead, something like someone wading into Bedok Reservoir and never come back on his own accord. As such, I was charged with Stoppage Of Leave for a good 7 days.
I do understand that there are at least a thousand others who made similar offences in the history and probably in the next hundred thousand years of history. However, the impact which sledgehammed the mind when it is fired at someone leaves a mark deep beneath. Thankfully, the particle that came out of the muzzle that was aiming at the head of someone else was not a projectile from the head of a bullet, just hot air. Easily it would turn into a scar, dropping your soul into an abyss inside your heart, producing a lifeless frame of you who only knows how to regret.
Definitely not the best tuesday I have experienced in my life, in fact not even the closet tragedy comes within a thousand miles of this. A serious offence was commited and I pleaded to it telling myself that I did the right thing by not covering my mistake, mistakes which people make everyday yet not having courage or ethics to blister themselves instead of finding cover.
Negligence Discharge of a 5.56mm blank round, if it was a live round that I fired someone would be dead by now. Dead, something like someone wading into Bedok Reservoir and never come back on his own accord. As such, I was charged with Stoppage Of Leave for a good 7 days.
I do understand that there are at least a thousand others who made similar offences in the history and probably in the next hundred thousand years of history. However, the impact which sledgehammed the mind when it is fired at someone leaves a mark deep beneath. Thankfully, the particle that came out of the muzzle that was aiming at the head of someone else was not a projectile from the head of a bullet, just hot air. Easily it would turn into a scar, dropping your soul into an abyss inside your heart, producing a lifeless frame of you who only knows how to regret.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Solemn Judgement
I'll just be frank on this one. It is pretty boring and unglamorous for me to repeat everything that I have done before. Sadly, I have to because it is a requirement. On contrary to strucking a gold mine I would label this as unfortunate. Well pretty much, it has been rather true that one would beg for objectives after idling around for some time. My conclusion, just don't pray for an easy life.
As an infant we started our lives as dwellings crawling out empires on the surface of earth using our bare hands. It seems pretty relaxed and cheerful for us and the people around. As we progress and grow older, we began to ask for bargains in our lives, in any ways we can think of to ease our daily pressure. Fortunately however, we usually get our ways and according to plan, live a good life. Mind you to beware of that because life is predetermined by your actions. This is the first argument that minnows may attempt to argue.
A sad case that happened 2 months ago threw me back into the suffering I have undergone a season ago. Fortunately I understood all the requirements and skills crucial for cruising past the course again. Unfortunately however, I found it pretty boring, the sense that you are thrown into the abyss of forging ahead into unknown territories full of obstacles is gone, totally gone, not even a dust remains in this pithole. You may think that we are living a life full of pressure and challenges. Appreciate that before it is gone and you depart from this sanctuary forever into the dawn skies.
I'll just be frank on this one. It is pretty boring and unglamorous for me to repeat everything that I have done before. Sadly, I have to because it is a requirement. On contrary to strucking a gold mine I would label this as unfortunate. Well pretty much, it has been rather true that one would beg for objectives after idling around for some time. My conclusion, just don't pray for an easy life.
As an infant we started our lives as dwellings crawling out empires on the surface of earth using our bare hands. It seems pretty relaxed and cheerful for us and the people around. As we progress and grow older, we began to ask for bargains in our lives, in any ways we can think of to ease our daily pressure. Fortunately however, we usually get our ways and according to plan, live a good life. Mind you to beware of that because life is predetermined by your actions. This is the first argument that minnows may attempt to argue.
A sad case that happened 2 months ago threw me back into the suffering I have undergone a season ago. Fortunately I understood all the requirements and skills crucial for cruising past the course again. Unfortunately however, I found it pretty boring, the sense that you are thrown into the abyss of forging ahead into unknown territories full of obstacles is gone, totally gone, not even a dust remains in this pithole. You may think that we are living a life full of pressure and challenges. Appreciate that before it is gone and you depart from this sanctuary forever into the dawn skies.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Pride and Prejudice
No, I am not writing a famous novel. It is just the smuggness I am getting whenever i was called for duty. I am the Company Orderly Sergeant and today is a public holiday. It could be because of my experience in doing such duties and the amount of time I spent here that I didn't really feel depressed and devastated when i found out my duty. No, I would never get into such state.
Always taking pride in the stuffs that I do in my life, serving a country which I have no blood connection but decided to since it has given me education and a life. Mind you there is a difference between happiness and living a good life. I would prefer whichever that gives me peace and the goals that I want to achieve in my life.
As much as I would like to, I hope to get back whatever that I sacrificed for serving duties given by the army and my destiny. Sadly, I am matured to give myself a knock in my head, telling my heart that I have to endure such unfortunate times in my life which I have and will always be experiencing like all other people. Life is formless, it is the chance that gives people the advantage and disadvantage. Like I have said earlier, there is no such thing as luck. Your future is crafted by your own hands. It is reasonable and foolish to complain about life since it will do nothing but ruin plans and time further.
Have a nice view of life.
No, I am not writing a famous novel. It is just the smuggness I am getting whenever i was called for duty. I am the Company Orderly Sergeant and today is a public holiday. It could be because of my experience in doing such duties and the amount of time I spent here that I didn't really feel depressed and devastated when i found out my duty. No, I would never get into such state.
Always taking pride in the stuffs that I do in my life, serving a country which I have no blood connection but decided to since it has given me education and a life. Mind you there is a difference between happiness and living a good life. I would prefer whichever that gives me peace and the goals that I want to achieve in my life.
As much as I would like to, I hope to get back whatever that I sacrificed for serving duties given by the army and my destiny. Sadly, I am matured to give myself a knock in my head, telling my heart that I have to endure such unfortunate times in my life which I have and will always be experiencing like all other people. Life is formless, it is the chance that gives people the advantage and disadvantage. Like I have said earlier, there is no such thing as luck. Your future is crafted by your own hands. It is reasonable and foolish to complain about life since it will do nothing but ruin plans and time further.
Have a nice view of life.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Disaster
Half a year without bowling and what is the result? Bad games? I can absolutely assure you that it is much worse than that. During the first frame of the first game, the ball flew up barely hitting the alley ceiling before thundering a blow onto the alley floor, creating a sound which draws the attention of almost everyone at the location at that time. Embarrassing? Oh no, it is much worse than anything from farting at a crowded venue or peeing with doors opened. Seriously, what do you expect me to do? I simply rubbed more dry powder and pretend that it is an accident due to over friction from my thumb. That pretty much concluded my disastrous week.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Lands of Mirage
Now, when I started painting I didn't expect to accomplish any works which would be referred as creations of a mad artist. Lest expected, you get addicted to the abyss of endless creation which is pretty much what the writer of this post is currently experiencing. Pleasantly however, he likes the smell; aroma of linseed oil (or odour for those who are not genetically fated with art) fragrancing the room. To be exact, time must wind back 7 weeks before my campaign begun. A campaign to facade an artist who pursued color creativity to someone adamant on the usage of accurate color, pardon me if I wouldn't classify it as 'realistic'. So, these are the works:
Dawn of the horizon
Eternal Green
Sakura
http://www.facebook.com/patias#!/photo.php?fbid=2232469542742&set=a.2173592550854.117755.1578011267&type=1&theater
Due to the internet security in a typical Singapore army camp, downloading and uploading of pictures are not recommended as that would slap you with a confinement and/or detention.
Now, when I started painting I didn't expect to accomplish any works which would be referred as creations of a mad artist. Lest expected, you get addicted to the abyss of endless creation which is pretty much what the writer of this post is currently experiencing. Pleasantly however, he likes the smell; aroma of linseed oil (or odour for those who are not genetically fated with art) fragrancing the room. To be exact, time must wind back 7 weeks before my campaign begun. A campaign to facade an artist who pursued color creativity to someone adamant on the usage of accurate color, pardon me if I wouldn't classify it as 'realistic'. So, these are the works:
Dawn of the horizon
Eternal Green
Sakura
http://www.facebook.com/patias#!/photo.php?fbid=2232469542742&set=a.2173592550854.117755.1578011267&type=1&theater
Due to the internet security in a typical Singapore army camp, downloading and uploading of pictures are not recommended as that would slap you with a confinement and/or detention.
Friday, July 8, 2011
3rd Sergeant 3SG Washington Eric Xiao
A day worthy of remembering in my life. Started out as an online posting notice given by the richest company in Singapore, SAF. The doorway to becoming a commander pounded on a heart that died long ago, leaving only an idea that condemned me to become an ordinary man in the army in the near future. Not anymore, as the words to entering SISPEC becomes a reality, officially.
6 months to receiving a rank with 3 arrows on it, the American version looks better and worth more, seriously. Not only is the cash reward tempting, but the prospect of being able to command corporals and privates under you is real exciting to imagine.
3 more days to dragging my duffel bag and carrying that irritating field pack on my sweaty back, uncomfortable and annoying it will be. They say SISPEC is more slacking than OCS, well I hope so, it must be worth the slacking if we can only obtain a Sergeants rank. Don't get it wrong, theres no compromising of what we must do, discipline or physical vice versa. Do it, but don't overdo because it's not worth it.
A day worthy of remembering in my life. Started out as an online posting notice given by the richest company in Singapore, SAF. The doorway to becoming a commander pounded on a heart that died long ago, leaving only an idea that condemned me to become an ordinary man in the army in the near future. Not anymore, as the words to entering SISPEC becomes a reality, officially.
6 months to receiving a rank with 3 arrows on it, the American version looks better and worth more, seriously. Not only is the cash reward tempting, but the prospect of being able to command corporals and privates under you is real exciting to imagine.
3 more days to dragging my duffel bag and carrying that irritating field pack on my sweaty back, uncomfortable and annoying it will be. They say SISPEC is more slacking than OCS, well I hope so, it must be worth the slacking if we can only obtain a Sergeants rank. Don't get it wrong, theres no compromising of what we must do, discipline or physical vice versa. Do it, but don't overdo because it's not worth it.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Something 'bout love
The pure sense of a guy wanting a girl to listen to what he wants, giving nothing but suffocation of dates and pestering through messages and calls is what I regard as childish and imbecile. For the past 5 weeks, I have understood that and I am grateful.
A relationship is about 2 person understanding each other, know what they want and not trying your best to influence how caring and nice you are. It just shows how sick you are as someone trying to adore an opposite sex. A mature girl needs to be respected, not by showing how loyal you are to her, or not by showing what you can do for her, it happens only in fairytales and rubbish Korean dramas. Someone who really likes the other person will know when to give her space to think and do her own things and not trying to lock her to you. On a casual note, you are not giving her freedom. On a serious note, it isn't exactly a legal thing to do, well if things really gets screwed up.
Don't go around thinking that as long as you are giving the best effort you can a relationship will go smoothly, it doesn't, in fact, it is probably a rigged and immature thought that arises from someone who has no soul, who does not understand himself. You have to have the matching personalities to get together, otherwise through the ravage of time you will feel despair, hopeless and you will have to kill yourself. Blame fate for not giving you that, it's life.
Oh one last thing, the only thing someone who is persistant over someone whom he likes but otherwise around gives nothing but despair and hatred to the person. Know when to stop to avoid becoming a clown, losing a ticket to becoming a good friend in the long future.
The pure sense of a guy wanting a girl to listen to what he wants, giving nothing but suffocation of dates and pestering through messages and calls is what I regard as childish and imbecile. For the past 5 weeks, I have understood that and I am grateful.
A relationship is about 2 person understanding each other, know what they want and not trying your best to influence how caring and nice you are. It just shows how sick you are as someone trying to adore an opposite sex. A mature girl needs to be respected, not by showing how loyal you are to her, or not by showing what you can do for her, it happens only in fairytales and rubbish Korean dramas. Someone who really likes the other person will know when to give her space to think and do her own things and not trying to lock her to you. On a casual note, you are not giving her freedom. On a serious note, it isn't exactly a legal thing to do, well if things really gets screwed up.
Don't go around thinking that as long as you are giving the best effort you can a relationship will go smoothly, it doesn't, in fact, it is probably a rigged and immature thought that arises from someone who has no soul, who does not understand himself. You have to have the matching personalities to get together, otherwise through the ravage of time you will feel despair, hopeless and you will have to kill yourself. Blame fate for not giving you that, it's life.
Oh one last thing, the only thing someone who is persistant over someone whom he likes but otherwise around gives nothing but despair and hatred to the person. Know when to stop to avoid becoming a clown, losing a ticket to becoming a good friend in the long future.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
What a boring+affluent / fun+poor(2 choose 1) world
Our life is made up of a big paradox which most of us can never understand how we are supposed to live life. Some turned to God and Islam while others turn to blood and astrology. You've got to admit you have to choose one from this post's title for your life unless you're one of those lucky punks who got to live a korean drama life.
Most of us are not rich, capable of only a decent life. Well that is an inception in most people. Why do you need a lot of cash when Heaven or Hell's got no money changer? Whoever you believed in bringing you into this world gave you less than a 100 years to make some achievements and at the end of the day you're just bringing your story that can't be shared into another world after your departure?
Of course, it may sound impractical and childish, well, since when did Disney and fantasy-like stuff became mature? Try living the life you yearned for, or are you going to leave it to the last years?
Our life is made up of a big paradox which most of us can never understand how we are supposed to live life. Some turned to God and Islam while others turn to blood and astrology. You've got to admit you have to choose one from this post's title for your life unless you're one of those lucky punks who got to live a korean drama life.
Most of us are not rich, capable of only a decent life. Well that is an inception in most people. Why do you need a lot of cash when Heaven or Hell's got no money changer? Whoever you believed in bringing you into this world gave you less than a 100 years to make some achievements and at the end of the day you're just bringing your story that can't be shared into another world after your departure?
Of course, it may sound impractical and childish, well, since when did Disney and fantasy-like stuff became mature? Try living the life you yearned for, or are you going to leave it to the last years?
Monday, January 17, 2011
To Those Who Shine
Apologies for the delay in posting about the trip to Kota Kinabalu. Those who laid their eyes on the East malaysian state for the first time could be forgiven for wondering how this dilapidated town can be safer than Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. Truth is it is, and it is a place with absolute awesomeness.
Day One: Lucas Lim's father always satisfies my hunger for speed in his Toyota Wish, ultimate imbar power. 4 years after I set foot again in Terminal 1. For once i thought I was still in Bali or Cambodia when I saw how old the place was. It was the 1st time I took a budget airline and I'm surprised at how good Jetstar Asia is.
The cabbies there are real scam, but sadly you don't have a choice. The Grand borneo hotel proves to be our first major nightmare. Though highly rated with boutique rooms, our rooms flooded when it rained that evening. You mean rain in your room? Well yeah =)
Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park. We faked ourselves as Malaysian students so we could get discounts. Thanks to our boat agency, we were forced to stay on a beach for 3 hrs. The clear water with fishes is probably the only good stuff on that island. The speedboat is a mean bitch, 90km/hr. Feels cool.
Hotel Bar. I swear the lady at the counter will miss us. The first time i tried GIN, good taste. But the moment Daniel Tang ordered GIN coke I almost puked.
Day Two: Daniel Tang told me to buy slippers in a mall, which i did, only to realize the Sunday market is 5 times cheaper. Doesn't matter cos i finally got a pair of illegally replicated sunglasses by Ferrari. Had lunch at 5-star chicken rice, which tasted awful compared to Singapore (I'm surprised). Went to Green Connection aquarium+zoo+science center. Very dilapidated but cool. Again we fooled them into believing that we are malaysians, got another discount ^O^
I swear the swimming pool at our hotel is the coldest I've been to, probably only 18 degrees. None of the others stayed past 3min in the pool except us. The towel man is a real pain, which is why he won't even let us bring up the hotel room.
Day Three: My first time in a World War 2 era train, feels damn nostalgic. The Padas river rafting is a must if any of you were to go KK next time.
Day Four: Snorkelling, if you see me tanned, you know why
Day Five: Mount Kinabalu park is a real scammer. we were preparing to say some malay to convince the toll that we are malaysian students for a 2RM ticket. But our face turned black when our driver went up and introduce us as Singaporeans. First time in a 80km/hr car driving in a deep dusk fog, exciting.
Apologies for the delay in posting about the trip to Kota Kinabalu. Those who laid their eyes on the East malaysian state for the first time could be forgiven for wondering how this dilapidated town can be safer than Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. Truth is it is, and it is a place with absolute awesomeness.
Day One: Lucas Lim's father always satisfies my hunger for speed in his Toyota Wish, ultimate imbar power. 4 years after I set foot again in Terminal 1. For once i thought I was still in Bali or Cambodia when I saw how old the place was. It was the 1st time I took a budget airline and I'm surprised at how good Jetstar Asia is.
The cabbies there are real scam, but sadly you don't have a choice. The Grand borneo hotel proves to be our first major nightmare. Though highly rated with boutique rooms, our rooms flooded when it rained that evening. You mean rain in your room? Well yeah =)
Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park. We faked ourselves as Malaysian students so we could get discounts. Thanks to our boat agency, we were forced to stay on a beach for 3 hrs. The clear water with fishes is probably the only good stuff on that island. The speedboat is a mean bitch, 90km/hr. Feels cool.
Hotel Bar. I swear the lady at the counter will miss us. The first time i tried GIN, good taste. But the moment Daniel Tang ordered GIN coke I almost puked.
Day Two: Daniel Tang told me to buy slippers in a mall, which i did, only to realize the Sunday market is 5 times cheaper. Doesn't matter cos i finally got a pair of illegally replicated sunglasses by Ferrari. Had lunch at 5-star chicken rice, which tasted awful compared to Singapore (I'm surprised). Went to Green Connection aquarium+zoo+science center. Very dilapidated but cool. Again we fooled them into believing that we are malaysians, got another discount ^O^
I swear the swimming pool at our hotel is the coldest I've been to, probably only 18 degrees. None of the others stayed past 3min in the pool except us. The towel man is a real pain, which is why he won't even let us bring up the hotel room.
Day Three: My first time in a World War 2 era train, feels damn nostalgic. The Padas river rafting is a must if any of you were to go KK next time.
Day Four: Snorkelling, if you see me tanned, you know why
Day Five: Mount Kinabalu park is a real scammer. we were preparing to say some malay to convince the toll that we are malaysian students for a 2RM ticket. But our face turned black when our driver went up and introduce us as Singaporeans. First time in a 80km/hr car driving in a deep dusk fog, exciting.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
My first Profits
I never thought ebay was such a good platform to earn money. Ever wonder how you can buy goods from ebay at an incredibly low price? Haha I found it!
1st step: secure your target, preferably a brand new item up for bid.
2nd step: create a "fake" item, same descriptions but the starting bid price is $0.99. Make sure you match his/or item duration.
3rd step: bid on your targeted item and wait.
4th step: ask you friend or create another account to bid back your item last minute, make sure no other person wins the bid or you'll be in trouble.
5th step: 99% you'll win your item.
Why? simple maths. The item you're targeting worths $50 starts bid at $10. You create a fake account and most likely, people will be attracted to your ad. Placing a bid for your targeted item at $30 will cause people to be detered(ebay rejects bids lower than the one you offered). Thus, people will only bid at your ad until it reaches $30 when they realize the "real" item is cheaper. However, most of the case, the bid has ended.
I never thought ebay was such a good platform to earn money. Ever wonder how you can buy goods from ebay at an incredibly low price? Haha I found it!
1st step: secure your target, preferably a brand new item up for bid.
2nd step: create a "fake" item, same descriptions but the starting bid price is $0.99. Make sure you match his/or item duration.
3rd step: bid on your targeted item and wait.
4th step: ask you friend or create another account to bid back your item last minute, make sure no other person wins the bid or you'll be in trouble.
5th step: 99% you'll win your item.
Why? simple maths. The item you're targeting worths $50 starts bid at $10. You create a fake account and most likely, people will be attracted to your ad. Placing a bid for your targeted item at $30 will cause people to be detered(ebay rejects bids lower than the one you offered). Thus, people will only bid at your ad until it reaches $30 when they realize the "real" item is cheaper. However, most of the case, the bid has ended.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Back from Shanghai
I'm back from shanghai expo, have to say that the Expo is good but not the people. Throughout the 3 days I've seen magnificent structures, beautiful pavillions but disappointed by the visitors. 500k daily, thats what the officials said but what it seems to me was that 490k are chinese who are partially well, not very much educated in terms of moral values. You can pretty much see queue cutting very often and most of the time, I find myself trapped in a group of "Aunties" who created noise. On the whole, I still feel Expo is a job well done......correction, relatively good job done.
Expo entrance
Besides the Chinese, Saudi Arabian, Japanese, Korean, German, Taiwan, Indian pavillions, I practically went to all others. Cool right? No, its time wasting and some of these pavillions are lacking contents and decorations.
Australian pavillion is by far one of the best I've seen. It has this super cool 360 degrees rotating screens with a center stage that shows different sculptures changing during the show without us knowing.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tips on writing a good GP essay
We know the basic structure of PEEL; Point, elaborate, example, link back. But why are we still having low marks? I think I finally got it. GP essay, a typical platform to construct an effective argument that shows maturity and insightfulness. However, many people fail to realize that the problem lies with the misunderstanding of PEEL. It is not enough.
PEEL is the correct method to use, but weighing is also needed, and that can only be effectively achieved through the double PEEL. Teachers say must use PEEL but never say cannot use 2 PEEL in one paragraph. Content should be no problem for most of the students, but it is the structure that often kills one.
We know the basic structure of PEEL; Point, elaborate, example, link back. But why are we still having low marks? I think I finally got it. GP essay, a typical platform to construct an effective argument that shows maturity and insightfulness. However, many people fail to realize that the problem lies with the misunderstanding of PEEL. It is not enough.
PEEL is the correct method to use, but weighing is also needed, and that can only be effectively achieved through the double PEEL. Teachers say must use PEEL but never say cannot use 2 PEEL in one paragraph. Content should be no problem for most of the students, but it is the structure that often kills one.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Facebook: "Feel so bored so came up with this list
The smallest PJCSBandee: Dolly 'The Sheep'
The one who likes to kajiao others: Kailing
The one who has the undisputably small eyes: Yap June Hao
The one who likes to eat 'Drumsticks': Shin Chieh
The quietess one but got lots of ideas one: Jasmine
The one who is always been made fun of: Idris
The one who always swears: Kai Shi
The one who always looks cool: Luqman
The very slow but kind one: Xuanyin
The 'PJCSB satellite': Josie
The 'PJCSB Andre Bocelli': Vivian
The successor to Tiny Eyes Title: Yee Le
The scouting tower 'The man': Illya
The PJCSB 'Mr Bean': Naing O.o
The Red Star awardist: Hong Xin
The Ladies Man: Ri Sheng
The 'Ahaha': Tasya
The quiet and blur blur one: Jia Ying
The queen's assistant: Hisyam
The fortune cat: Ying Tong
The 'PJCSB satellite dish': Sharon
The one who is 'Always up to no good': Munsyi
The church girl: Christine
The one who is over-exposed to sunshine: Huldah
The one who is the most stable: Dian
The one who always want to slap me: Dominique
The one that looks the most decent: Jia Jun
Grand finale; The most hihi, byebye, take care, za za one: KOH YI YAN!!!!!"
anyone who wants me to include him or her PLEASE TELL ME!!!!!
The smallest PJCSBandee: Dolly 'The Sheep'
The one who likes to kajiao others: Kailing
The one who has the undisputably small eyes: Yap June Hao
The one who likes to eat 'Drumsticks': Shin Chieh
The quietess one but got lots of ideas one: Jasmine
The one who is always been made fun of: Idris
The one who always swears: Kai Shi
The one who always looks cool: Luqman
The very slow but kind one: Xuanyin
The 'PJCSB satellite': Josie
The 'PJCSB Andre Bocelli': Vivian
The successor to Tiny Eyes Title: Yee Le
The scouting tower 'The man': Illya
The PJCSB 'Mr Bean': Naing O.o
The Red Star awardist: Hong Xin
The Ladies Man: Ri Sheng
The 'Ahaha': Tasya
The quiet and blur blur one: Jia Ying
The queen's assistant: Hisyam
The fortune cat: Ying Tong
The 'PJCSB satellite dish': Sharon
The one who is 'Always up to no good': Munsyi
The church girl: Christine
The one who is over-exposed to sunshine: Huldah
The one who is the most stable: Dian
The one who always want to slap me: Dominique
The one that looks the most decent: Jia Jun
Grand finale; The most hihi, byebye, take care, za za one: KOH YI YAN!!!!!"
anyone who wants me to include him or her PLEASE TELL ME!!!!!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Busiest week this year
This week is undisputably the most hectic week for me. Monday came home at 7.30pm from art. Tuesday came home at 10.10pm from family matters. Wednesday came home at 10.10pm from College Day rehearsal. Thurday came home early 1.30pm but too tired, grabbed a 2.5 hrs nap. Friday came home at 9.30pm from College Day rehearsal. Today came home at 9.30pm from College Day.
In short, I have very little time for my hw especially when art unintentionally ate up everything. Besides the 1 hr econs remedial, I have hardly any time for revision of other subjects, ok frankly speaking, NONE.
This week is undisputably the most hectic week for me. Monday came home at 7.30pm from art. Tuesday came home at 10.10pm from family matters. Wednesday came home at 10.10pm from College Day rehearsal. Thurday came home early 1.30pm but too tired, grabbed a 2.5 hrs nap. Friday came home at 9.30pm from College Day rehearsal. Today came home at 9.30pm from College Day.
In short, I have very little time for my hw especially when art unintentionally ate up everything. Besides the 1 hr econs remedial, I have hardly any time for revision of other subjects, ok frankly speaking, NONE.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Healthcare reforms in USA
The recent healthcare bill passed by President Obama directed its main use of taxes and leverages to provide more coverage of healthcare to the American citizens. However, what baffled me is why did some argued to reject the bill.
Healthcare as quoted in the statistics, was the biggest culprit of bankruptcy in America, 62%, the highest in the world apart from East Timor. People had to pay for their healthcare bills and sometimes, if it is not enough, you are forced to fork out everything you have. So, in this case, it seems like the rich are protesting against the taxes they need to pay in order to sustain the policy and the poor will benefit.
First of all, America is complicated. You've got that Wal-Mart asshole standing right in front of your doorstep that puts millions of Americans out of job, you also have the God-Knows-How-Much loans you can lend until the bank bankrupted before you, and now they are arguing that their money should not be spent to save those people?
I know there is definitely some good guys out there who work decent money but for those fucking rich people, I'm just glad they got their asses kicked.
"We should not pass this bill because for the sake of our American citizens in the future......" Just shut up and admit you're money faced.
The recent healthcare bill passed by President Obama directed its main use of taxes and leverages to provide more coverage of healthcare to the American citizens. However, what baffled me is why did some argued to reject the bill.
Healthcare as quoted in the statistics, was the biggest culprit of bankruptcy in America, 62%, the highest in the world apart from East Timor. People had to pay for their healthcare bills and sometimes, if it is not enough, you are forced to fork out everything you have. So, in this case, it seems like the rich are protesting against the taxes they need to pay in order to sustain the policy and the poor will benefit.
First of all, America is complicated. You've got that Wal-Mart asshole standing right in front of your doorstep that puts millions of Americans out of job, you also have the God-Knows-How-Much loans you can lend until the bank bankrupted before you, and now they are arguing that their money should not be spent to save those people?
I know there is definitely some good guys out there who work decent money but for those fucking rich people, I'm just glad they got their asses kicked.
"We should not pass this bill because for the sake of our American citizens in the future......" Just shut up and admit you're money faced.