i have a dog sleeping in my lap as i type this, and his sprawling weight is surprisingly enjoyable, even if i strongly suspect he is drooling into my jeans as he happily dozes away.
funny how absorbed one can be just observing another sleep, the tousled fur from exhausting play (thankfully, else the little devil will still be begging for attention), the little twitches, the sudden kicks, are you chasing something small and fleeting in some red savage dream from your past?
having a puppy is like having a kid. you have to give constant attention, you worry that he bites the wires, you put up with his over-enthusiastic licking, you try to teach him right from wrong.
good thing he is not mine. i am just the babysitter ^^.
Monday 30 March 2009
Friday 27 March 2009
thoughts and quirks
random post. as per the title. here goes.
if there are three parking lots, and only the middle is free, i would park the same way the others are, out of some obscure fear that if i park the opposite way, the other drivers would nick my car doors. this is cos if i park the same way, i can maneuver my car such that i leave a fair bit of space for the other driver to get in without nicking my door, even if that leaves only a tiny space for me to get out. advantages of being bamboo-fat.
i drive bare-footed. i can say that it gives me more grip on the pedals, better feedback from the engine, hence fine-tuned speed control and improved fuel economy, but frankly, it's just more relaxing.
most things are relative. height-wise, some say i am tall, but compared to the average aussie, i am at most, average. similarly, some ppl think i am a good person, but there are a bunch over in malaysia who probably hate my guts. similarly, this can be applied to more general things, such as wealth, success, happiness, which are relative; values and attributes are ascribed, not absolute.
amazing how time slows down in near-death, almost-disastrous experiences. surreal how similar it is to movies (is it art imitating life or life imitating art, as in because you have seen it before, your brain is pre-conditioned to react that way). what can i say? some have achieved satori, or enlightenment in such life-changing situations , as in what is important becomes crystal- clear, i can't say that i had the same but it does confirm what i always sorta guessed. i just know that i don't panic in most situations that would faze most ppl; i just become icily detached. it's not like i block it off so there is a delayed after-effect. i just don't feel. good in some situations, maybe not so great in others (again, refer to the relative value of things).
i sometimes wonder if i have ankylosing spondylitis, or how is the heart murmur coming along, idle speculations, not that i am morbid, lol, i am content with life now, why would i want to die, still have too many things to do, shooting fireballs for one, but it's just, harmless fun to speculate along those lines when you are in good health. does that make sense?
i am lax about the use of punctuation and speeling, but the wrong use of "a" and "the" drives me nuts.
i sleep like a cat.
why is it that it seems you get more succesful hunts in Mousehunt when others sound the horn or a trap-check occurs, as compared to when you sound the horn yourself? or is it just me?
if there are three parking lots, and only the middle is free, i would park the same way the others are, out of some obscure fear that if i park the opposite way, the other drivers would nick my car doors. this is cos if i park the same way, i can maneuver my car such that i leave a fair bit of space for the other driver to get in without nicking my door, even if that leaves only a tiny space for me to get out. advantages of being bamboo-fat.
i drive bare-footed. i can say that it gives me more grip on the pedals, better feedback from the engine, hence fine-tuned speed control and improved fuel economy, but frankly, it's just more relaxing.
most things are relative. height-wise, some say i am tall, but compared to the average aussie, i am at most, average. similarly, some ppl think i am a good person, but there are a bunch over in malaysia who probably hate my guts. similarly, this can be applied to more general things, such as wealth, success, happiness, which are relative; values and attributes are ascribed, not absolute.
amazing how time slows down in near-death, almost-disastrous experiences. surreal how similar it is to movies (is it art imitating life or life imitating art, as in because you have seen it before, your brain is pre-conditioned to react that way). what can i say? some have achieved satori, or enlightenment in such life-changing situations , as in what is important becomes crystal- clear, i can't say that i had the same but it does confirm what i always sorta guessed. i just know that i don't panic in most situations that would faze most ppl; i just become icily detached. it's not like i block it off so there is a delayed after-effect. i just don't feel. good in some situations, maybe not so great in others (again, refer to the relative value of things).
i sometimes wonder if i have ankylosing spondylitis, or how is the heart murmur coming along, idle speculations, not that i am morbid, lol, i am content with life now, why would i want to die, still have too many things to do, shooting fireballs for one, but it's just, harmless fun to speculate along those lines when you are in good health. does that make sense?
i am lax about the use of punctuation and speeling, but the wrong use of "a" and "the" drives me nuts.
i sleep like a cat.
why is it that it seems you get more succesful hunts in Mousehunt when others sound the horn or a trap-check occurs, as compared to when you sound the horn yourself? or is it just me?
Saturday 21 March 2009
6 degrees
there was a social network website called 6degrees a few years ago, which goes on the concept that a person can be related to most anyone on this planet if you know the friend of a friend etc, kinda like a spiderweb.
so, if we go on that concept, i know miss korea 200x because my student dates her. ^^ sweet.
so, if we go on that concept, i know miss korea 200x because my student dates her. ^^ sweet.
Thursday 5 March 2009
A pinch of salt
got this from a friend's website. it's always a bit fun doing those questions, but as always, take the answers with a pinch of salt.
edit: forgot to link the site to do the quiz. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quizbox.com%2Fpersonality%2Ftest82.aspx&h=6151a6ef93f0c2677b4c715c73ea5e1f
Your view on yourself:
Other people find you very interesting, but you are really hiding your true self. Your friends love you because you are a good listener. They'll probably still love you if you learn to be yourself with them.
Analysis: You are a lying, deceptive, two faced bastard who emotionally manipulates ppl to get what you want.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are not looking merely for a girl/boyfriend - you are looking for your life partner. Perhaps you should be more open-minded about who you spend time with. The person you are looking for might hide their charm under their exterior.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
Analysis: Desperate, will grab anything that comes by.
The seriousness of your love:
You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?
Analysis: As serious as a rabbit in heat.
Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
Analysis: Bookworm, nerd, pretentious know-it-all.
The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.
Analysis: Your career will be as exciting as dishwater.
How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.
Analysis: Megalomaniac.
What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel.
Analysis: Personaltiy of a three year old. When in doubt, throw a tantrum.
Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.
Analysis: Nosey busybody who secretly relishes being the centre of attention, you more often than not don't even know what you are saying.
edit: forgot to link the site to do the quiz. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quizbox.com%2Fpersonality%2Ftest82.aspx&h=6151a6ef93f0c2677b4c715c73ea5e1f
Your view on yourself:
Other people find you very interesting, but you are really hiding your true self. Your friends love you because you are a good listener. They'll probably still love you if you learn to be yourself with them.
Analysis: You are a lying, deceptive, two faced bastard who emotionally manipulates ppl to get what you want.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are not looking merely for a girl/boyfriend - you are looking for your life partner. Perhaps you should be more open-minded about who you spend time with. The person you are looking for might hide their charm under their exterior.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
Analysis: Desperate, will grab anything that comes by.
The seriousness of your love:
You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?
Analysis: As serious as a rabbit in heat.
Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
Analysis: Bookworm, nerd, pretentious know-it-all.
The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.
Analysis: Your career will be as exciting as dishwater.
How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.
Analysis: Megalomaniac.
What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel.
Analysis: Personaltiy of a three year old. When in doubt, throw a tantrum.
Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.
Analysis: Nosey busybody who secretly relishes being the centre of attention, you more often than not don't even know what you are saying.
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