When I feel the world are turning against me, I listen to....

not God, not my mum, not you, and definitely, not your mum..... despite how much she loves me last night *slapped for cheesy 'your mum' jokes in an inappropriate moment*

it's M-U-S-I-C

Here's a list of songs that I listen to that makes my world a slightly better place to live in (in no particular order of preference):

1. Counting Crows - Accidentally in Love

2. The Beatles - I Wanna Hold Your Hand

3. Josh Verdes - Save Me

4. Su Da Lu - Xiao Qing Ge

5. Amplified - Mr. Raindrop

6. James Morrison - Beautiful World

7. Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling

8. Tsuji Ayano - Kaze ni Naru (also the Chinese Ver., Fish Leong - Xiao Shou La Da Shou)

9. Coldplay - Life in Technicolor II

10. The Corrs - Summer Sunshine

11. Crystal Kay - Konna Ni Chikaku De

12. Plain White T's - 1, 2, 3, 4

13. Fish Leong - Ning Xia

14. Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

15. Hanson - Mmmbop

16. James Morrison - Please Don't Stop The Rain

17. Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat - Lucky

18. Lifehouse - You and Me

19. Round Table feat. Nino - Let Me Be With You

20. Peter Pan - Menghapus Jejakmu

21. Edith Piaf - La Vie En Rose (Pomplamoose's cover to be exact)

22. Rembrandts - I'll Be There For You

23. Santana Feat. Michelle Branch - The Game Of Love

24. Rie Fu - Life is Like a Boat

25. Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles

26. Dave Matthew Bands - Crash Into Me

27. KT Tunstall - I Want You Back (Jackson 5 live cover)

28. Howie Day - Collide

29. Random covers with Ukulele on youtube.com

30. etc. etc. etc.....

These songs has made my monochromic days ever so slightly more colorful; my winter days to be a little warmer; and sometimes, helped me to notice all the silver linings of my dark clouds of life.

Fun facts:

People who listens to their favorite musics have a more relaxed, opened up blood vessels which also produces chemicals that helps protects heart.

Interactive session:

What kind of musics do you listen to brighten up your days?

eat or be eaten.

A tumbleweed roll across this page as i key-in each letters.

No, I haven't abandon this blog - but there haven't been anything interesting to write about. For now buckle up and here it comes.

People have gone sensitive a level or two higher. I'm a pretty sensitive soul, and I usually get paranoid about it. But I also am able to deem it trivial soon enough, too. It keeps me sane.

Plus, I don't need the added stress from having to argue with people about who's wrong and who's right; who's better at something and who's not; what's a negative critique and what's a constructive one. Most of all, I don't like ruining relationships with people just over silly little sillys.

I get it that we're susceptible to the negatives that get thrown daily into our faces to the point that it crushes us in such ways imaginable, especially when it stems from those who know us well. Our emotions heed us to believe that these people prey on our weaknesses because of some personal vendetta, that every opponent, every critic must have an agenda. An agenda that spells out jealousy, envy, amour propre - our emotions tell our mind to accept these as true of the people. It finally gives us reasons to justify our vindictiveness, much characterized by rancour, that soon tells ourselves that we (I am) are right, and they (you) are wrong.

Without a doubt, like you, I go through these stages, too. There have always been moments when I tell myself that I must be right about this, that my actions and decisions were called for, and that my reasons suffice at its basics. These are when I over-analysed everything, when I cared too much.

But when I accepted it as it is, when I didn't bother too much about it, I soon realized one fundamental thing about human, about being an individual. It is the one thing that we have too soon forgotten about in this day and age.That everyone is capable of making sincerely held difference of opinions. Without any agenda, without any reason.You might say that Liverpool is better, I might say that Manchester is second to none (heh! no offence just example aite). You might say that a BMW is the top-notch, I would say a Volkswagon Touareg is a prime sterling. You might say that it is your own passion, I might think it's a borrowed inspiration.

My point is, don't be too quick to judge a person's character or assume that someone've got an agenda just because of one un-informed comment. If you want to continue to believe that I must be overly envious of something, then go ahead. It's okay if you want to live in your own little world, because I sometimes do.

On the other note, 'the surprise' really worked. Thanks all for co-operating. Parents & everyone's taken-aback expressions were priceless ^_^* In the last few weeks time zoomed passed in a flash coz I/We had so much things happening and then to date I terribly miss it when I wake up eventhough I dont have to wake-up seeing leaves on trees turning bright shade of saffron with mixes of green and brown (a classic picture of autumn with grey clouds for a background). And so i've been home for a couple of days and trying to adjust to being home again, and, I will also attempt to drizzle little stories here and there that may allow you to catch a little more of my heart and of the faithfulness of God that has carried me through thus far!

Small things....

What is it that makes people fall in love? Answer: Small things!!

Here are some examples:

He was a senior student, she was a sophomore. He saw her from the top floor of the school, she was chatting with her friends, she was beautiful in his eyes, she was perfect... and she looked up to him and smiles.... he fell for her right at that moment

He and her was best friends, they spend most of their time with each other, completely comfortable with each other presence. They can talk about anything and everything. Fight about anything and everything. He was a musician. He let her listen some of his songs, she was very proud of him. He then played his guitar in front of her.... that's when the sparks generate

He was her classmate. They had this small study group that always support each other during studies. One day, out of exhaustion, he slept off when they were studying for final exam. She let him slept for an hour before waking him up. When he was woken up by her gentle voice... he saw an angel

She only met her once at a party. He always seems to be surrounded by girls. They were also very comfortable with him despite of him being single. He appears to be very lively and full of laughter. He came to her and introduced himself. When she shook his hand... she melted.

He was just arrived in a foreign country for study. Alone, he settled down for 3-4 months until he met her. She was a fresher, but she already had a group of friends. They would go out in a big group for dinner and have a laughter or two every evening. When she asked him to come along, he felt accepted. When they became closer to each other, something inside him grows. When their friends were talking about them.... he realized it was love.

"Obviously, we would consider something we took great effort to obtain to be precious, but there are times when those precious things enter our lives unexpectedly simply (and most of the time, unrealized)" - Mark, Spice and Wolf II episode 5

Fun facts:

People who are newly in love produce decreased levels of the hormone serotonin — as low as levels seen in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Perhaps that's why it's so easy to feel obsessed when you're smitten.

Link of the blog:

http://xkcd.com/162/

suck.up.your.ego.coz.ignorance.is.a.painkiller.

Ignorance..Bliss??

Came across this on my friend's P.M. on MSN. I didn't think about it too much when I first saw it but now I say to myself, how true can it be in my own situation.

What you don't know, won't hurt you.

You can debate on and on about this where ignorance is bliss. This phrase comes from a poem by Thomas Gray in Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College (1742): "Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise." From the sentence itself, if you know things that are just unbearable to hear, or think about, it is better to ignore those things and you live in a peace state of mind.

I can relate to everyday things in my life and around my life. For example, I can ignore the negative things people back home talk about me and I wouldn't be aggressive towards them if I DO hear them and take action about it. But if I ignore health-related symptoms such as my excessive thirst and frequent visits to the toilets, I will be in the hospital and be treated for DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis). So, I can't really hold onto this philosophy but as the saying goes, `when he is wise, he is lucky.' Being wise to balance the things around you but still using that phrase in everyday life, that you are lucky to be living in this world.

I may talk nonsense but I can't really explain it well. `Experts don't advertise themselves'.

At present, I ignore things that will surely hurt me. Not that I don't care, but that is my coping mechanism.We share this world, equality is utmost importance to us and so, suck up your ego. Toodles :D

Something to share...

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself. - Robert Frost

TENA: for Men

After centuries of pursuit for femininity, male earthlings has come out with a new product!!

(OMFG!!)

Male A: This is wonderful!! I now no longer struggle to find a toilet during the cold weather!!

Male B: My girlfriend got this for me when she realized that I let out (censored) more than her... and I love it!! I no longer need to feel embarrassed when I walk with her and (censored) under my pants

Male C: I was born a female but decided to have transexual surgery due to my identity issue and sexual orientation. I, however, still keep my uterus and therefore, this product answers to my need. I am so glad it's out in the market now.

Male D: This product is just a sarcasm directed towards mo...*sob*moo.....
*sob*.... moody men like me *cries out loud* LEAVE ME ALONE!!!

Fun facts:

The mere existence of this product can already be categorized as fun facts!!

Link of the blog:

http://www.tenaformen.co.uk/index.html

Interactive session:

If you are a male: Would you use this? Why?

If you are a female: Would you buy this for your spouse/boyfriend/affair/whoever?

Leave your answer in the comment session below :)

Newcastle

Let's talk about Newcastle, the lovely ci... I mean kampong which accommodated our contributors for at least a year.

Ahh... Millenium Bridge... Most sightful place in Newcastle. You can't cross it after 2 a.m.

Here are somethings about that might trigger bittersweet memories about Newcastle:

- "Howay man!!" "Where ye gan tonight?" "Av ye gan neet oot lyk!!?" "Aye, was it mint lyk?" "Nee botha" Geordie accent... note that no matter how un-English does it sound, it is still officially part of English.

- If it is possible to make an accurate forecast on the weather, it might sound like this: "Cloudy with 40% chance of rain which might occur at 08.31 for 3 seconds, then drizzles for about 5 minutes, you'll get 25 minutes of sunshine and then dark clouds. Heavy rain at 10.51 for 3 minutes followed by intense sunshine, and cloudy again. Another rain at 12.21 for 4 minutes 39 seconds and then drizzles with sleets every 14 minutes 22 seconds interval until night fall. Clear sky throughout the night. Humidity varies throughout the day as well as temperature, therefore, it is pointless to give the forecast for the temperature and humidity. Also, watch out for strong gusts which might occur randomly during the day."

- "Omg! I am hungry! It's 2 a.m. in the morning and I've got my final paper tomorrow and I haven't finish my review! I can't concentrate with empty stomach, what should I do!!?" "It's okay, there's always McD. Let's go there" ................................. "It's F*****NG CLOSED!! OMFG!! It's not 24 hours!!"

- Random drunken singing, shouting and yells... which can be hear from about 9 p.m. till 5 a.m.

- Influx of people going INTO St. James stadium with black and white striped Jerseys with happy faces =D

- Influx of people going OUT of St. James stadium with black and white striped Jerseys with really angry facial expression >=( and shouts

- Traditional (Red-skinned) Indian ambient music performance on High Street every single Saturday only to be ruined by massive amount of shoppers moving about the same area

- Ghost stories. There are so many in Newcastle that it is as if every inch of the city is haunted!!

- Last but not least, we tend to look forward for Thursday instead of weekend because shops closes 2 hours later than usual.... (P/S: Shops in Southeast Asia a closes about 2-3 hours later than this and we took it for granted before we came here =.='')

Fun facts:

On the best of my knowledge, there are at least 9 different places called Newcastle in UK alone. There are also at least 2 others in Australia, 5 more in Canada, 3 in the Republic of Ireland, and 19 more in U.S.!!!

Link of the blog:

http://www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com/

Interactive session:

What is your most memorable experience in Newcastle? Just leave it in the comment section below :)

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O HAI. DIS IZ ELMO. KING NAT HEER TODAI. SO ELMO TALK. HMMM... ELMO NOTING TO SAY. SO PLZ TO ENJOI PHOTO. OK? KTHXBAI!

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So to speak...

Hello Monday and pimples :)

The EPL (English Premier League) is back!! And oh ya, glory glory Man.Utd (Man.Utd 1-0 Birmingham) *kiss my lucky jersey ^______^

Image courtesyof Man.Utd.com

Facts time ....
The word “gymnasium” comes from the Greek word gymnazein which means “to exercise naked.” Owh and I find it funny whenever the kids ask their parents where do babies come from! And the parents would actually answer it this way.. When mommy and daddy really love each other (hahaha) yada yada yada.Do you know that in an average day, a four year old child will ask 437 questions!

The greatest recorded number of children one mother had was 69 children.
You do the math!

Oh I have a new dream..hahaha Speaking of random :P. That is going to Bora-bora island.Someday- someday.Probably wit a life-partner heh :). Its okay if i dont get to shop but i get to see towering peaks of sheer black rock dominating the center of the island and make an impressive backdrop to an assortment of blue waters that will dazzle my eyes and probably dude(s) with 6-pacs *oh-wait, i plan to go with my life-time partner* hahaha..I get so excited to see any travel websites. And I get creative with my imagination. hahaha apakan.
But yeh, thats the new dream. Going to Bora-bora that is.

On the other note...When do we appreciate things the most? Sadly, most of us at one time or another tend to appreciate it only after it is gone or we can't have it anymore! People sadly get taken for granted every day.
When someone or something is gone, we tend to only remember the good parts and forget the bad. Its like, we only truly realised how much that person or situation meant to us after the fact!
Cherish those around you .Oh and i found something interesting (below).Quite the pow-der-ful


What happened to Grey's Anatomy?
"Pick me, choose me, love me."
Tomorrow will be another day so lets eat more junk :P
Au Revoir~

Summer Memories - The Graduation of 78 Heaton Road

On this day, I hereby declare the Graduation of 78 Heaton Road Residents Official.

The House of 78 Heaton Road

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Resident 1: Lulu Chia

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Resident 2: Eugene Lim

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Resident 3: Kitty Lee

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Resident 4: Ah Mui

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Congratulations Graduates.

You can probably figure how I miss all of you already. *sniff sniff