Were young

We were once young. As a teenager, we like to play prank on each other, tell jokes about each other, going out together having great times. As a kid, we like to laugh at each other, help each other, running around the whole school or neighbourhood for unspokeable fun.

Mid-authum festival is the day when kids gather around at void deck or playground to show off their little lantern which couldn't even be brighter than a torch light. The playful ones would be burning their lanterns instead to feel "high". It was fun because I belong to the "playful ones".

After school, there would be water bomb session targetted at the innocent and well expected birthday boy. Remember it was so much fun even when I was just watching it at the far side of worrying the stray "bullets" while trying to capture the video.

We were young.

Everyone was once young.

However, some adult-minded big growns human can't accept the fact that kid is playful. They complain at the very little thing a kid does. Hey come on! Everyone was once a kid, playful and young. Unless you spent your 20 years of wonderful time staying in a kennel without much interaction with the outside world.

Be a little more forgiving over little matters and perhaps your day will be much better. No wonder those who always complain about every thing in life will die sooner. Me?

So what if we are bombarding water bags around? Does it matters alot to you because we don't invite you to the fun? Never played water bag when you were young? Worried that we would smash you and leave the plastic bag behind? We are far more intelligent than that.

So what if you see a bunch of kids making a mini "campfire" at the void deck? Are you worrying that the fire will spreads and burn down the whole HDB flat? Use your bloody common sense if you still have some. Not like they are burning kerosene oil or TNT chemicals.

Over-grown human with under-developed brain should just stop criticising at everything. Remember, you were once young. You once had fun. Don't vent your anger on something that makes you look stupid.

Year 2100

93 more years to year 2100. Perhaps I'm a little too anxious for counting down to the 22nd century. Does the world Doraemon lives in really exist?

Take a look back 100 years ago, year 1907. How much does it resembles the world we live in now? Can you really imagine the world in year 2100? Maybe I can.

In year 2100, the Earth will be nearly 100% destroyed and impossible for human to continue living. Maybe then we will be already living on Mars and abandon our dearest Mother Earth.

Chopping down donzens and tons of trees to make way for human recreation. People doing everything thinking only about themself. We already lack the ability to care for the most simplest reason. If this continues, we wouldn't even be able to live anymore. Everyone would be too selfish to be selfless. Help is only rendered when we are forced.

Again, technology is at fault too. The improve in technological advancement marks the degrade of the mankind. Everytime the technology goes for for another extra step ahead, we are slowly shaming ourself. It was the time where singing could earn you big bucks; now, MP3s download are everywhere on the Internet. You don't need special skills or tough effort to get it. Now with blu-ray and HD-DVD, what's next in store for us? Who knows we might be watching high definition pornographic video on the HDTV in the future. We can also effortlessly store up to 50GB of pirated contents into a blu-ray disc.

We are only constantly destroying this beautiful Earth we live in. With the decreasing amount of trees and forest, how long more can we survive. The global warming is a global warning that the Earth is signalling us. The sun is shining gracefully on your head and the next moment, it's a thunderstorm!

With all the funny things that happen around us for no definite reason, how can we expect the virtual world of Doraemon to be a reality. It's already a blessing that we still can live on Earth on 2100.

Maybe it's high time we start thinking of improving ourself instead of improving the technology.

Will my blog survive the crisis till 2100? If yes, this would be an ancient historic piece of creation by the people from the 21st century.

Hello 2100. Anyone there?

Tests about me

Took a few test on www.blogthings.com, it's fun. Here's the long list result. Take your time and enjoy reading through it; take the test too if you are free.

You Are 80% Gentleman

You are definitely a gentleman. You're very considerate and you have excellent manners. Occasionally, you slip and do something foolish... but usually no one notices!

Are You A Gentleman?

You Are 60% Boyish and 40% Girlish

You are pretty evenly split down the middle - a total eunuch. Okay, kidding about the eunuch part. But you do get along with both sexes. You reject traditional gender roles. However, you don't actively fight them. You're just you. You don't try to be what people expect you to be.

How Boyish or Girlish Are You?

Your Brain is 40% Female, 60% Male

You have a total boy brain Logical and detailed, you tend to look at the facts And while your emotions do sway you sometimes... You never like to get feelings too involved

What Gender Is Your Brain?

Your Hidden Talent

You are both very knowledgeable and creative. You tend to be full of new ideas and potential - big potential. Ideas like yours could change the world, if you build them. As long as you don't stop working on your dreams, you'll get there.

What's Your Hidden Talent?

You Are 28% Abnormal

You are at low risk for being a psychopath. It is unlikely that you have no soul. You are at medium risk for having a borderline personality. It is somewhat likely that you are a chaotic mess. You are at low risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is unlikely that you are in love with your own reflection. You are at medium risk for having a social phobia. It is somewhat likely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement. You are at low risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is unlikely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer.

How Abnormal Are You?

Your Heart is Feeling Safe

Right now, all is good with your heart. And you intend on keeping it that way. Whether you're deeply in love or just looking, you know that your heart will be taken care of. You never risk your heart too much, but you don't hold it back either. You know who to trust your heart with. Deep down, your heart is susceptible to: Getting a little too comfortable Your current outlook on love: Calm and future oriented Your love life will improve if you: Treat other people's hearts the way you expect yours to be treated Watch out for: Taking the people you're dating for granted

What Is Your Heart Feeling?

There's a 39% Chance That You Need Therapy

You may need therapy, but you're probably doing okay at working out your own problems. In general, you are able to solve any troubles that come up. But there's no harm in talking to a professional.

Do You Need Therapy?

You Are 39% Feminine, 61% Masculine

You are in touch with your masculine side. You are not overly sensitive and not easily moved. Occasionally, though, something will get through and touch your heart!

Are You Masculine or Feminine?

You Should Travel to Cambodia

While you might not go all Angelina Jolie and adopt a baby... You can still appreciate Cambodia's rich history and deserted beaches.

What Asian Country Should You Visit?

What Your Bathroom Habits Say About You

You are very independent and self-centered. You don't solve other people's problems - and you don't expect them to solve yours. You spend a lot on clothes, and you tend to be a very dresser. However, it's hard for you to throw away trendy clothes when they go out of style. You have the perfect blend of confidence and class. You're proud of who you are - but you don't broadcast it. In relationships, you tend to take care of your needs first. You can only be with someone who's as independent as you are.

What Do Your Bathroom Habits Say About You?

Your EQ is 127

50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick! 51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese. 71-90: You've got more emotional intelligence than the average frat boy. Barely. 91-110: You're average. It's easy to predict how you'll react to things. But anyone could have guessed that. 111-130: You usually have it going on emotionally, but roadblocks tend to land you on your butt. 131-150: You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin. 150+: Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar.

What's Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?

Your Personality Is

Artisan (SP) You are both grounded and flexible. You adapt well to new situations. You are playful and free spirited - but you are also dependable and never flaky. You don't do well in conservative, stuffy situations. It's probably very hard for you to keep a normal job or stay in school. You are always up for fun and adventure. Most people are too boring for you. You take risks and bend the rules. And if things don't work out, you chock it up to life experience. In love, you tend to take things quickly - but you have a huge problem with commitment. At work, you need to make your own rules. You're best suited to be an entrepreneur. With others, you are animated and physical. You prefer doing something with friends to just hanging out. As far as your looks go, you tend to be buff and in good shape. Your spend more time on your body than your clothes. On weekends, you need to keep active. From cooking up a storm to running a 5K, you wear yourself out.

The Three Question Personality Test

You Are 40% Emo

You're definitely not emo, but you do understand emo people a little. You are introspective, but not to the point of driving yourself crazy.

Are You Emo?

You Are 40% Extrovert, 60% Introvert

You're a bit outgoing, a bit reserved Like most people, you enjoy being social But you also value the time you have alone You have struck a good balance!

Are You An Extrovert or An Introvert?

You Are 68% Pure

Well, you're not exactly an angel - but you're pretty darn close. But chances are, you have a couple juicy secrets deep in your closet.

How Pure Are You?

You Are 44% Phobic

You have a few more phobias than the average person. And you're sometimes developing new ones. Try to chill out and conquer some of your phobias. Facing your fears is the only way to get rid of them.

How Phobic Are You?

Your Cell Phone Etiquette is 36% Bad, 64% Good

Your cell phone manners are quite good. Not perfect, but almost. Occasionally, you do annoy people with your cell. But when you realize it, you stop.

How's Your Cell Phone Etiquette?

You Are Somewhat Honest

You do tend to tell the truth a lot But you also stretch the truth on occasion You figure a little lie isn't a big deal As long as it doesn't hurt anyone too much!

How Honest Are You?

You Are 67% Real

You know who you are, and you're pretty darn comfortable with yourself. Like everyone, you struggle with the parts of yourself that aren't so great... But you're good at accepting who you are and not dwelling on your faults. As a result, you're confident, optimistic, and very real.

How Real Are You?

You Are Not a Cheapskate

When it comes to money, you're very fair. You're generous when you can be, and you never cheat anyone out of what they deserve. If you have the money, you enjoy splurging. But you never overspend.

Are You a Cheapskate?

If You Were Born in 2893...

Your Name Would Be: Uaro Cho And You Would Be: An Alien Anthropologist

If You Were Born in 2893

Your Mind is PG-13 Rated

Your mind is definitely a little dirty. You're naughty, but not trashy. You don't shy away from a dirty joke, and you're clearly not a prude.

Do You Have a Dirty Mind?

You Are a "Wink"

What Japanese Smiley Are You?

Your Life is 36% Green

You're on the right track to living a green life, and you're definitely doing your part to help out. You care about the earth, and hopefully this quiz has given you some ideas on how you can do more!

How Green Is Your Life?

You Are Sunrise

You enjoy living a slow, fulfilling life. You enjoy living every moment, no matter how ordinary. You are a person of reflection and meditation. You start and end every day by looking inward. Caring and giving, you enjoy making people happy. You're often cooking for friends or buying them gifts. All in all, you know how to love life for what it is - not for how it should be.

What Time Of Day Are You?

Your Inner Child Is Surprised

You see many things through the eyes of a child. Meaning, you're rarely cynical or jaded. You cherish all of the details in life. Easily fascinated, you enjoy experiencing new things.

How Is Your Inner Child?

You Are A Fun Friend

You're the one who keeps your group laughing And you've always got an idea for something fun to do The party's not complete without you And you wouldn't miss it for the world

What Kind of Friend Are You?

What Your Underwear Says About You

You like to think of yourself as innocent, even though you're not! You are childlike (or childish), and prone to run around in your underwear.

The Underwear Oracle

You Are 73% Thankful

You are a very thankful person - for both the big and little things in life. Your optimism is powerful. Getting through hard times is fairly easy for you.

How Thankful Are You?

There's a Chance You Could Be Violent

Overall, you're a pretty chill person - and you have a good handle on your emotions. Sometimes your anger gets the best of you, and end up regretting how you act. Try to curb your temper more often. It only has to get out of control once to do some damage.

Could You Be Violent?

You Are 32% Open

You are open at times, but generally you don't let many people into your inner world. It's possible that you have a friend or two that knows you well. But to most people, you are a total mystery.

How Open Are You?

You Are 30% Evil

A bit of evil lurks in your heart, but you hide it well. In some ways, you are the most dangerous kind of evil.

How Evil Are You?

You Should Paint Your Room Blue

Peaceful and soothing, blue rooms have been known to reduce blood pressure. Your blue room will encourage deep rest and great sleep. A blue room is the perfect oasis for a stressful life.

What Color Should You Paint Your Room?

Your Blogging Type Is Thoughtful and Considerate

You're a well liked, though underrated, blogger. You have a heart of gold, and are likely to blog for a cause. You're a peaceful blogger - no drama for you! A good listener and friend, you tend to leave thoughtful comments for others.

What's Your Blogging Personality?

You Are 76% Pure

You're pretty pure, and you have no plans on changing that. You do have a devilish side though... and it will probably get the better of you.

The 100 Question Purity Test

You Are 20% Gross

You're not gross, but you tend to think everyone else is. And you're right... they are! Some people may think you're a neat freak, but at least you'll never die of flesh eating bacteria.

How Gross Are You?

Your Lucky Underwear Is Red

You're confident and bold, and your lucky red underwear will only make you more sure of yourself. You have a great zest for life, and you tend to take on impossible goals - and succeed. When it comes to love, it's hard for you to take the time to open up. You're too busy conquering the world. So if you're looking for a little more romance, put on your red underpants. And see where their passion takes you!

What Color Is Your Lucky Underwear?

You Will Be a Cool Parent

You seem to naturally know a lot about parenting, and you know what kids need. You can tell when it's time to let kids off the hook, and when it's time to lay down the law. While your parenting is modern and hip, it's not over the top. You know that there's nothing cool about a parent who acts like a teenager... or a drill sergeant!

Would You Be a Cool Parent?

Your Ideal Pet is a Cat

You're both aloof, introverted, and moody. And your friends secretly wish that you were declawed!

What's Your Ideal Pet?

Your Values Profile

Loyalty: You value loyalty a fair amount. You're loyal to your friends... to a point. But if they cross you, you will reconsider your loyalties. Staying true to others is important to you, but you also stay true to yourself. Honesty: You value honesty a fair amount. You're honest when you can be, but you aren't a stickler for it. If a little white lie will make a situation more comfortable, you'll go for it. In the end, you mostly care about "situational integrity." Generosity: You don't really value generosity. Your needs always come first, no matter what. And you'll possibly help someone else out... But only if it helps you in return. Humility: You value humility highly. You have the self-confidence to be happy with who you are. And you don't need to seek praise to make yourself feel better. You're very modest, and you're keep the drama factor low. Tolerance: You value tolerance a fair amount. You are open to new cultures, beliefs, and ideas. You have very few prejudices that you're aware of. And while you are tolerant, you do stand true to what you believe.

The Five Factor Values Test

You Are a Realist

You don't see the glass as half empty or half full. You see what's exactly in the glass. You never try to make a bad situation seem better than it is... But you also never sabotage any good things you have going on. You are brutally honest in your assessments of situations - and this always seems to help you cope.

Are You An Optimist or Pessimist?

You Are Not Messy

You're so clean, people have accused you of being a clean freak! You like things tidy, organized, and smelling fresh. Messes drive you crazy, especially when you didn't make them. It's hard for you to live with a slob - or someone who leaves their dishes in the sink.

Are You Messy?

You Are 60% Weird

You're so weird, you think you're *totally* normal. Right? But you wig out even the biggest of circus freaks!

How Weird Are You?

You Are 32% Weirdo

You're a little weird, but you'd be even weirder if you didn't have a few quirks. You are just strange enough to know it, but nobody else seems to notice your weirdness. That's because, deep down, everyone is a little freaky!

Are You A Weirdo?

Chance You'll Live to 100: 60%

You've got a decent chance of living to 100, especially if you're still fairly young. You take pretty good care of yourself, but you could always do better. Get enough sleep and relax. Life isn't a race. The slower you go... the further you'll get.

Will You Live to 100?

Your Life Is Worth...

$926,000

How Much Is Your Life Worth?

You True Love Will Maybe Find You

But it's going to be tough! You're not really around to find. You really need to get yourself out there if you're expecting to find love. Go somewhere (anywhere!) new from time to time. Or if you're really shy - at least join a dating site.

Will Your True Love Find You?

You're Kind of Stupid

You got 6/10 questions right! There's some things most people know... except for you.

Are You Stupid?

You Probably Look Younger Than Your Age

You live a healthy lifestyle and know how to take care of yourself. You'll probably have a youthful glow for many years.

Do You Look Your Age?

You Are 18 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Secret

Follow the notes upon the journey
At first sight marks one's destiny
Once the voyage comes to an end
Return lies within hasty key

The movie by Jay Chou is nice, go watch it if you haven't. Anyway, I'm not going to discuss about this movie.

Everyone has secret. Some has more. Of course, I won't be blogging about my secret in my blog as it's suppose to be a secret. If I go around telling everyone about it, it wouldn't be a secret anymore.

Sometimes, I do give an impression to others that I have alot of secrets. It's not the case. Just ask me and I will tell you the things you desire to know. I don't choose to go around telling other people about things. Those things I tell on my blog is meant for you to know. Those that I didn't mention means I don't feel like saying but you can ask me about it.

At certain time, certain place or certain event will triggers lots of thoughts for my brain. At times, I just feel like having alot of feelings to something but I don't feel like saying it especially when in a group when there might be retards going around broadcasting it with false information.

Even if I tell you something, please don't go around spreading it. If I tell you means I trust you to have the ability to know it. Those who desire to know should just ask from me instead of digging and guessing from nowhere.

As for my secret. If you happen to hit the nail, I will just give you a random false answer to cover up for my secret. I'm sure everyone is the same. Afterall, secret is something which you don't want others to know or probe much into.

Actually I don't have many secrets as compared to most other people. After the counting and deducting, I think I only have one secret. The rest of the unknown things about me, I don't deem it as secret.

If you belong to the reporter type that goes around reporting news and spreading false information, please exit from my life.

Shhhh....

Listen

Can you listen?

A: Listen to me.
B: NO! Listen to me!
A: Listen to me first!!

An argument of conflict usually occurs when the parties involved doesn't listen to what others have to say.

That's the problem with the people today. We don't listen; we just like to talk on and on whenever there's something in our mind. Of course, someone has to do the talking while other someone has to do the listening.

Of course, I can understand the frustration Zihui experienced because no one wants to listen to her on why she choose the job she like despite a lower salaray.

I seriously don't know why. Those blabbering faster than Jay Chou rapping always think that the whole world wants to listen to them. In actual fact, it's just that sometimes in a group, we just give in.

In a group, there will be the quieter one too. I belong to the quiet one. Not because I don't like to engage in discussion but because usually I'm too slow in responding. I need time to process what people say and generate what I should say. If I happen to be replying faster in online messenger, it's because I'm replying nonsense.

Honestly speaking, I'm a good listener. No that I'm boasting about myself but it's the truth. I enjoy listening to people confiding in me about their problems and sharing with me their joys. Are you a good listener?

Listening is a pleasure. If you put in more attention in listening to the little things around you instead of MP3s, you will definitely notice something different. Do you feel the peace?

So, stop talking and start listening.

Majulah Singapura

Do you understand the pledge? Do you understand our national anthem?

If you don't understand the meaning behind the pledge and the national anthem, you should seriously move yourself to another country which you can understand.

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
SINGPAORE!

42 years of independence isn't something we should be contented with but it's something we should be proud with. It's our forefather that worked so hard to build up Singapore from scratch and it's us to maintain it.

Many people (biased view and no satistics) dislike singing national anthem because it's too monotonous. I guess most country's national anthem are boringly slow. You can't expect R&B and rapping in an anthem right?

As for pledge, most people (biased view and no satistics too) are just reciting it without truly comprehending the meaning behind it. What to do. National education is a failure.

This year NDP is very different other than the fact that I'm still watching it 'live' from my television set.

Because our dear National Stadium is tearing down to make way for a new sports complex, NDP this year is held at Marina. Singapore is proud to introduce the world largest floating platform. At first I was worried that the floating platform will collapsed but Singapore indeed live up to its high engineering standard.

Not being able to join in the celebration with the other crowd is indeed a waste. Blame it on the balloting system that didn't gave me the tickets. Squeezing with other human along Marina and Esplanade is not my type. Nevertheless, it's exciting to watch it on TV too!

Majulah Singapura!

The tin and stickers

1. "Hi, would you like to make a donation."
2. "Donate please."
3. *smile*
4. *stuff the donation tin into your face blocking your way*

I'm very sure you will have this kind of forced donation experience unless you are the type that stay at home all day.

Honestly, I don't find it irritating even if they block my way with a smile while I'm alighting from a bus at the bus terminal. Cannot blame them actually because they have to do it from the command and order of the school and the charity organisation.

School forcing students to come back during weekend to do hard labour for the charity organisation because they want good reputation. The students of course have no choice but to slack around while some hardworking ones go around appealing for donations.

Do you donate?

I do when I have coin.

Why do you donate?

I guess the reason with every donater is the same.

Usuaully we just want to buy a sticker by putting a little money into the donation tin. After buying it, we would then proudly and carefully keep the sticker for the rest of the journey. This is like an "admission pass". With this little round sticker, you will no longer be asked for another donation.

Would you have the mindset of "do charity" when you are putting your coin into the tin? Most of the time you are just playing along with the student seeing them pleading helplessly for donations. You don't even bother to ask which school they from, the money will benefit which organisation, how will the money be use or more. We are just blindly inserting money into tin in exchange for a sticker.

Then of course, there will be "act smart" people going around asking for fake donations. These people are bastards because they abuse on human's sympathy to boost their income. Hat off to those who manage to find out the truth and report them to the authorities.

That's my tin and stickers story.

Friend

After reading Ben's blog on "Do u believe that everyone that come into your life", I have been thinking about it for months because I agree with him.

For every person that enter your life, they happen for a reason and you will learn something from it.

Take a look at your Friendster or messenger's list of friends; how many of them are really your friend, how many of them changed your life (even a little bit counts), how you added/accepted them into your friend list.

Remember when you first step into a new social circle, how did you start making friend?

Going through my list of known friends, every friend indeed do make a difference to my life. Some left a huge meteorite, some are just stones hitting the ground. However the impact, it's still an impact. No wonder they say that you will turn bad when you mix with bad company.

"Known friends" means friends that you have met in real life or really really close. Not those whom added you just for fun or wanting you to send him songs.

I'm glad that I have good friends that motivates me, console me, provokes me and despise me so I can be the Jerry Wong today.

Recalling all those who once left their footprint on my life, it's really a learning journey for me and every footprint has a story and lesson.

Although sometimes I might sound nasty, irritated and angry, I still treasure our friendship. I hope you do treasure too. Afterall, which human being won't get angry. Please don't read it as an excuse.

Of course, I hope that my appearance in your life has somehow changed you, helped you and taught you a new lesson too.

I fail at running (update: 29 Aug)

My worst sports got to be running. I can't run and I always fail at running long distance. I think I only pass my 2.4KM run once during secondary school. I'm a failure at this because of my short stamina.

Since young, doctor always say that I should train my stamina because of my short stamina. That's why I have problem with swimming and blowing flute. Not that I can't do it but just that my stamina is hindering the perfect note.

Counting from 2 Aug 07 to 15 Sep 07, it will be another 44 days until I enter army. So starting from today (yes immediately today), I will start to run around my neighbour Tampines Street 21 to build up my physical. Although it's not a long distance, but it's tiring for me. The distance is about 1.4KM which I have a huge problem completing it.

Keep track of this page to see my daily update on my running.


02 Aug
Ran a distance of 1241m (1.2KM) at 9min 45sec.
Average speed is 7.7km/h.
Maximum speed is 13.6km/h.

06 Aug
Ran a distance of 1441m (1.4KM) at 8min 23sec.
Average speed 10.4km/h.
Maximum speed 13.3km/h.

07 Aug
Ran a distance of 1299m (1.3KM) at 8min 18sec.
Average speed 9.5km/h.
Maximum speed 10.6km/h.

11 Aug
Ran a distance of 1.4KM at 8min 1sec.
Average speed 10.4km/h.
Maximum speed 12.9km/h.

14 Aug
Ran a distance of 1.7KM at 7min 35sec.
Average soeed 13.5km/h.
Maximum speed 24.8km/h.

20 Aug
Ran a distance of 1.7KM at 8min 9sec.
Average speed 12.4km/h.
Maximum speed 26.4km/h.

23 Aug
Ran a distance of 1.54KM at 7min 51sec.
Average speed 11.8km/h.
Maximum speed 30.0km/h.

29 Aug
Ran a distance of 1.66KM at 7min 51sec.
Average speed 12.7km/h.
Maximum speed 14.7km/h.

(Information might not be 100% accurate)

Sigh~ At this rate, how am I suppose to complete my 2.4KM run within 10 mintues.