I was amazed today and I have come to an optimistic realization. A friend of mine was writing with a paper pen. Its an environmentally friendly pen. It was pretty cool knowing that once its done it'll be recycled and it allows people like you and I put in our own two cents when it comes to saving the environment, similar to what Captain Planet used to do before he died.
Not only did I realize that the pen can be smoked, but that the inventor of it either had good intentions or bad intentions.
Did he make the pen to save the environment, or to use the newfound environmental awareness to his /her own financial benefit? What do you think?
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Motor Show Sydney '07
Yesterday I went to the motor show. There were lots of people there. Most of the people were like me, looking at cars and joking about how long it would take to pay it off, or what can be done with the same amount of money. Modesty was in the air. Some questions me and my friends asked:
Can we have the keys to this Maybach?
Can I lay-by this one?
Etc...It was fun.
But it got a little boring after a while. All the cars are becoming similar to each other. Everything looks and feels the same. But some cars are pretty cool. Its worth going to and playing around with all the cool buttons on the car. Like this one button, once pressed, automatically opened the glove compartment. Thats an excellent idea because in case someone has trouble pulling a glove compartment handle, they can now just press a button. Not bad...thats extremely useful...
Can we have the keys to this Maybach?
Can I lay-by this one?
Etc...It was fun.
But it got a little boring after a while. All the cars are becoming similar to each other. Everything looks and feels the same. But some cars are pretty cool. Its worth going to and playing around with all the cool buttons on the car. Like this one button, once pressed, automatically opened the glove compartment. Thats an excellent idea because in case someone has trouble pulling a glove compartment handle, they can now just press a button. Not bad...thats extremely useful...
Train Girls
I was on the train with a friend, we were heading off to the city and there were some girls in the same carriage. We sat across from them and we couldnt help hear what they were saying.
Interestingly enough, they covered many topics in about 2 minutes. Those topics of talk include:
Singing the lyrics to a song and trying to figure out the name
Leg shaving
How some guy msged the girl asking to see her
Pretty interesting topics, I cant help but wish I had asked for their numbers. O well..
If you cant tell, Im being sarcastic!
Interestingly enough, they covered many topics in about 2 minutes. Those topics of talk include:
Singing the lyrics to a song and trying to figure out the name
Leg shaving
How some guy msged the girl asking to see her
Pretty interesting topics, I cant help but wish I had asked for their numbers. O well..
If you cant tell, Im being sarcastic!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Aliens...?
Im not too sure if we have been visited by Aliens yet, but I think theres a big chance of life out there. Of the whole solar system, what are the odds of Earth being the only planet to support life. Its all possible. However, I dont really believe that every Alien race would be super intelligent and able to communicate without speaking. I think if an Alien race exists, they're probably similar to us; ignorant, fighting baseless wars, on the verge of nuclear war, and also wondering about lifeforms other than them. They might even have their own Paris Hilton equivalent.
I think that they are probably also stuck on their own planet, maybe only wondering around on their moons just like us.
Ive heard that if you want to travel to different planets, faraway planets, the cost of public transport in space is too great, extremely unreliable, and unsafe due to space cowboys.
I think that they are probably also stuck on their own planet, maybe only wondering around on their moons just like us.
Ive heard that if you want to travel to different planets, faraway planets, the cost of public transport in space is too great, extremely unreliable, and unsafe due to space cowboys.
Reading From....?
A cool fact: Ive had readers read this blog from every continent except:
Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Antarctica.
Haha im joking. The only continents still not awake to this blog are South America and Antarctica. Im still waiting on the scientists in Antarctica to take a break from messing around and surf the net!
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Now playing: Matchbox Twenty - How Far We've Come
Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Antarctica.
Haha im joking. The only continents still not awake to this blog are South America and Antarctica. Im still waiting on the scientists in Antarctica to take a break from messing around and surf the net!
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Now playing: Matchbox Twenty - How Far We've Come
Sorry
Turns out saying Sorry for anything that happened in the past and anything thatll happen in the future is cool again.
Thanks to Akon, we can now blame him for everything we do or will do. Then he'll go apologizing later.
I still think apologizing for something that doesnt need apologizing for is a sign of weakness.
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Now playing: Akon - Sorry, Blame It On Me
Thanks to Akon, we can now blame him for everything we do or will do. Then he'll go apologizing later.
I still think apologizing for something that doesnt need apologizing for is a sign of weakness.
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Now playing: Akon - Sorry, Blame It On Me
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Happy Eid
Eid was declared today in Homs after a moon was spotted on an ambulance. This left no room for debate amongst any other Muslim country uncertain of the date of the start of Eid.
Happy Eid to everyone, only those who are reading. Ok fine, Happy Eid to everyone then.
Happy Eid to everyone, only those who are reading. Ok fine, Happy Eid to everyone then.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
This One Guy Who Runs...Everywhere
I always see this person who runs everywhere they go. I just stand and wonder, whats the rush?
Keep Running............Its funny to watch.
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Now playing: The Fray - Oceans Away
Keep Running............Its funny to watch.
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Now playing: The Fray - Oceans Away
Whats the Rush?
In my effort to understand life, I can say I have learned something else from the train stations here. That it other than how to hold your breath long enough to not smell the body odors coming from the person in front of you. Were like sardines in a moving box with doors, anyway thats another story.
The first day i was Central, I was stunned at how people run from one side to another. While I was still not familiar with life in a country where time is important, I found it amusing watching people run and trip over each other. I couldnt understand why! People run from side to side, like a basketball game, except there are people wearing suits and carrying bags. There are people who wouldnt even hear you if you were following them, iPods on high. Thats really dangerous actually, again for another story.
As I started university I realized that managing my time became really important. Time walking is Time Wasted! In order to get home faster, I have to be at my local station from my university in 30 mins. Otherwise I would end up waiting an extra 30 minutes waiting for the bus.
So I became just another time-oriented person running through the stations, from platform to platform. I became a hypocrite. Making fun of people while I have become one of them.
Who knows, theres probably someone out there, watching and laughing at us, not knowing that one day, they will be the one being made fun of!
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Now playing: Frost - Amygdala [Mind Over Midi's Emotional Memories Mix]
The first day i was Central, I was stunned at how people run from one side to another. While I was still not familiar with life in a country where time is important, I found it amusing watching people run and trip over each other. I couldnt understand why! People run from side to side, like a basketball game, except there are people wearing suits and carrying bags. There are people who wouldnt even hear you if you were following them, iPods on high. Thats really dangerous actually, again for another story.
As I started university I realized that managing my time became really important. Time walking is Time Wasted! In order to get home faster, I have to be at my local station from my university in 30 mins. Otherwise I would end up waiting an extra 30 minutes waiting for the bus.
So I became just another time-oriented person running through the stations, from platform to platform. I became a hypocrite. Making fun of people while I have become one of them.
Who knows, theres probably someone out there, watching and laughing at us, not knowing that one day, they will be the one being made fun of!
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Now playing: Frost - Amygdala [Mind Over Midi's Emotional Memories Mix]
The Escalator
When I first came to Australia, I was truly surprised at some things. I had nothing to do, I knew no one and nothing at all, so I decided to go to the city.
I reached Central station and I got on the escalator. All of a sudden, everyone moves left. Back from where im from, the escalator step is your property. You can do anything you want on it, that is until the step your standing on disappears. But anyway, I found it really cool here that people move to one side, it allows the people in a rush to get past quicker.
I reached Central station and I got on the escalator. All of a sudden, everyone moves left. Back from where im from, the escalator step is your property. You can do anything you want on it, that is until the step your standing on disappears. But anyway, I found it really cool here that people move to one side, it allows the people in a rush to get past quicker.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
My Problem, What?? I Have No Problems!
Every country has problems. A more positive word would be obstacles. I wont touch on political problems or budget problems and so on, but rather problems that affect me and you. Those are the problems that occur between two or more people with different views, backgrounds, and priorities.
Here in Australia, we benefit from having a multicultural society. Since each community is different, some people cross roads with each other. When two communities collide, theyre quick to blame the other rather than blame themselves.
As I mentioned before, understanding ones actions can only be accomplished after understanding your own actions. Well when two communities are at each others head, then we do tend to have a problem.
But what caused it? Every problem has to sides to it. One example was that of different communities in many countries.
People blame each other rather than look at what they themselves did to stir the problem. To solve a problem, both the problemers (one who is part of a problem) must look within and try to abolish what they may have done that lead them to be part of the problem. Its immature to easily allocate blame on the other party.
Sadly, many adults whom I have chatted with fail to take into consideration the problems of the people or community they support. If the adults think like that, the question that remains is:
How does the youth think? Think again...
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Now playing: DJ Tiësto - Mindcircus [Gabriel & Dresden Remix]
Here in Australia, we benefit from having a multicultural society. Since each community is different, some people cross roads with each other. When two communities collide, theyre quick to blame the other rather than blame themselves.
As I mentioned before, understanding ones actions can only be accomplished after understanding your own actions. Well when two communities are at each others head, then we do tend to have a problem.
But what caused it? Every problem has to sides to it. One example was that of different communities in many countries.
People blame each other rather than look at what they themselves did to stir the problem. To solve a problem, both the problemers (one who is part of a problem) must look within and try to abolish what they may have done that lead them to be part of the problem. Its immature to easily allocate blame on the other party.
Sadly, many adults whom I have chatted with fail to take into consideration the problems of the people or community they support. If the adults think like that, the question that remains is:
How does the youth think? Think again...
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Now playing: DJ Tiësto - Mindcircus [Gabriel & Dresden Remix]
Express Lane
The express lane of a supermarket is a good idea. The idea that people who dont have a trolley load of items are allowed their own lane is really appealing. Some countries dont have an express lane, so here in Australia, were blessed.
As with any concept it is no longer ideal when its path crosses with human nature.
I was in the supermarket, yes I went again and i did buy more ice tea. Anyway, I only had a couple of items and i thought I would use the express lane. I stood there for some time, long enough for the lane to no longer be called express.
So I looked down the lane, and I found her. This lady, she had just finished unloading what seemed to be more than 10 products. I had stood in the line thinking I would get out quick, but then she, lets call her Paris, decided to use the express lane. I hate seeing inconsiderate people. When everyone follows the rules except for the odd egg. Thats what make me mad. I looked over at Paris, she looked as if she had done nothing wrong.
When you follow rules, you begin to assume everyone else will. Unfortunately, our society has few Utopian characteristics.
I was thinking of telling her what she did wrong, but I didnt want to make a scene. So I left her, and I waited patiently. After all, I wasnt late for anything...
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Now playing: Jet - Shine On
As with any concept it is no longer ideal when its path crosses with human nature.
I was in the supermarket, yes I went again and i did buy more ice tea. Anyway, I only had a couple of items and i thought I would use the express lane. I stood there for some time, long enough for the lane to no longer be called express.
So I looked down the lane, and I found her. This lady, she had just finished unloading what seemed to be more than 10 products. I had stood in the line thinking I would get out quick, but then she, lets call her Paris, decided to use the express lane. I hate seeing inconsiderate people. When everyone follows the rules except for the odd egg. Thats what make me mad. I looked over at Paris, she looked as if she had done nothing wrong.
When you follow rules, you begin to assume everyone else will. Unfortunately, our society has few Utopian characteristics.
I was thinking of telling her what she did wrong, but I didnt want to make a scene. So I left her, and I waited patiently. After all, I wasnt late for anything...
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Now playing: Jet - Shine On
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
The Word 'Wurd'
I have heard people say 'Wurd'. They use it everywhere and anytime they want. It somehow fits into the context of everyday life....somehow.
I never understood what it means or how i could use it properly without breaking the english rules of grammar, something I really care about haha.
So I thought I'd ask for advice. It turns out the best reason for the use of 'Wurd' is that it is "just something you say." They went on to say "its just like hollering out."
That made me think. Wouldnt Barking be of equivalence?
BARK BARK
I never understood what it means or how i could use it properly without breaking the english rules of grammar, something I really care about haha.
So I thought I'd ask for advice. It turns out the best reason for the use of 'Wurd' is that it is "just something you say." They went on to say "its just like hollering out."
That made me think. Wouldnt Barking be of equivalence?
BARK BARK
Monday, October 1, 2007
Understanding What People Do
Probably one of the hardest things to understand is why the people around you act as they do.
Having said that, I have realized that understanding someones actions is successful only when you understand you own. The actions that we take ourselves, even the smallest of actions affect how people act towards us. What you say affects how people treat and think of you and how they treat you. But my point today isnt about what people think of me because thats the least of my worries.
The point of this post was to pass my opinion that understanding someones actions towards us cannot be achieved without understanding your own actions.
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Now playing: ATB - 9 PM (Till I Come)
Having said that, I have realized that understanding someones actions is successful only when you understand you own. The actions that we take ourselves, even the smallest of actions affect how people act towards us. What you say affects how people treat and think of you and how they treat you. But my point today isnt about what people think of me because thats the least of my worries.
The point of this post was to pass my opinion that understanding someones actions towards us cannot be achieved without understanding your own actions.
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Now playing: ATB - 9 PM (Till I Come)
Consumerism
Today i walked into a convenient store where I work. I stood waiting in the while, wondering why I decided to buy what I bought. I sacrificed 10 minutes of my 30 minutes break at work just to go and buy sachets of Ice tea so i can make ice tea at home.
As I stood in the line, I stood listening to the sound of the beaming cash registers. I began to think and look around at all these people, buying and buying non-stop. The mall just full of people eager to buy things. People moving trolley after trolley of goods from the mall to their homes.
I know, from the shop I work in, how much people spend on items they may not need. Sadly I think have become just another person waiting in a line. I've started to buy things I dont need with money I couldve saved for something else.
Its not that im encouraging stingy-ness, but the complete opposite. For instance, I look back at things ive bought in the past week. Just one of them was a Jug. Its not any normal jug. It has a place to put the ice so that your drink doesnt get distilled with water once u put a lot of ice in it. Not a bad invention. The price was cheap and so i decided to buy it. I started to use it to make my ice tea and I realized how completely useless it is. Once you put the ice it to start cooling your drink, it actually takes some time before you can drink it cold. Not only that, but it also needs lots of ice. Im not a big fan of filling my ice trays and putting them in the freezer while trying not to drop water on the floor when walking between my freezer and tap. Such a hassle. Whenever I drink something, i dont exactly take 30 minutes to drink a cup of Ice tea; by the time im done, the ice is still in my cup and therefore doesnt take the flavor away from my drink.
I was blown away by the price, it was pretty cheap. I dont think im the only person becoming like this. Weve all become or are on our way to becoming like the South Park episode where WallMart opens up. Driven by bargains of completely useless products.
Even though what i bought didnt cost much, I realize over time, if cut spending on items like this, i could save more money that i can put towards buying a car or my upcoming vacation.
Think again.
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Now playing: Kanye West - Stronger
As I stood in the line, I stood listening to the sound of the beaming cash registers. I began to think and look around at all these people, buying and buying non-stop. The mall just full of people eager to buy things. People moving trolley after trolley of goods from the mall to their homes.
I know, from the shop I work in, how much people spend on items they may not need. Sadly I think have become just another person waiting in a line. I've started to buy things I dont need with money I couldve saved for something else.
Its not that im encouraging stingy-ness, but the complete opposite. For instance, I look back at things ive bought in the past week. Just one of them was a Jug. Its not any normal jug. It has a place to put the ice so that your drink doesnt get distilled with water once u put a lot of ice in it. Not a bad invention. The price was cheap and so i decided to buy it. I started to use it to make my ice tea and I realized how completely useless it is. Once you put the ice it to start cooling your drink, it actually takes some time before you can drink it cold. Not only that, but it also needs lots of ice. Im not a big fan of filling my ice trays and putting them in the freezer while trying not to drop water on the floor when walking between my freezer and tap. Such a hassle. Whenever I drink something, i dont exactly take 30 minutes to drink a cup of Ice tea; by the time im done, the ice is still in my cup and therefore doesnt take the flavor away from my drink.
I was blown away by the price, it was pretty cheap. I dont think im the only person becoming like this. Weve all become or are on our way to becoming like the South Park episode where WallMart opens up. Driven by bargains of completely useless products.
Even though what i bought didnt cost much, I realize over time, if cut spending on items like this, i could save more money that i can put towards buying a car or my upcoming vacation.
Think again.
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Now playing: Kanye West - Stronger
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