I have not written anything for over a month and I apologize to my readers out there for the sudden disappearance as I’ve been going through a bad patch. Not only am I currently looking for a new job, my love life was going through its ups and downs, sister crises, and in addition of a friend betrayal, everything seems to be going so low that I could not find any inspiration to write at all.
However, life goes on and it gets better each day telling my self – ‘tomorrow will be a better day’ and ‘take one step at a time’. That is what I try to tell myself, to get through each hour and passing time.
It is getting better now, as everything has sort itself out and hopefully I can still walk with my head held high. My next article will be coming up soon and it’s about the Vanity Fair’s Collaboration Portraits. Portrait photography at its finest, as Vanity Fair took the opportunity to take collaboration photography between Film Directors and Actors.
Thanks!
I love love this song, first of all, ever since I heard Lily Allen’s song ‘Smile’ I have always loved her lyrics and beats. Its always so happy and joyful, yet narcississtic, well she makes the other person sound narcissistic and it really is so funny, that you can’t help but smile.
This song was sent to me by my friend, and I immediately fell in love with the song.
Recently, I’ve been going back to listening music again and I miss finding all this quirky and unusual music, before this I’ve only had time for commercial music, in the end I keep listening to my old stuff like Basement Jaxx, Apollo Four Fourty, 30 Seconds from Mars, Jason Mraz and stuff like that. Artists that I like right now would probably be, David Cook, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, to be honest they are good, no doubt about it – I love the fact that Lady Gaga has the guts to sing dance/techno music. Sing is the keyword here, but its sad that her MV Poker Face reminds me of Britney Spears. *blech* Katy Perry has great lyrical music too, yes I am aware that she has unbelievably great taste in clothes especially the fact that she can dress the 60’s and 70’s look which not many people can pull off gorgeously. But yes, I love her music. David Cook… will never forget his version of ‘Always Be My Baby’ originally sung by Mariah Carey.
Lily Allen on the other hand, has that quirky vibe to her that reminds me of charlie chocolate factory. This song, has an interesting lyric propaganda, you can see it as political, which I did or you could see it as any other. It’s a fabulous song! Anyhow hope you guys like this tune as much as I do for this one, I find this song to make you feel happy after a hard long day especially if you get pulled over by a cop or get shit loads of crap from your boss/mother, stuff like that. The best thing about it, is that it’s the type of song that you know its an angry and understated song just sung in a really adorable tune. Can’t help but relate the beginning tune to ‘The Carpenters – They Long To Be Close To You”
Lily Allen Album Cover
Here are the lyrics, haha, I couldn’t help but sing to it. So go and sing it, this will definitely not be on radio, well it would probably be changed. Fuck you change to something like Damn you, or something to that relation, just not offensive.
Fuck You
Look inside, look inside your tiny mind, then look a bit harder
Cause we’re so uninspired, so sick and tired, of all the hatred you harbour
So you say it’s not OK to be gay, well I think you’re just evil
You’re just some racist, who can’t tie my laces
Your point of view is medievalFuck you (fuck you)
Fuck you very very much
Cause we hate what you do and we hate your whole crew
So please don’t stay in touch
Fuck you (fuck you)
Fuck you very very much
Cause your words don’t translate and it’s getting quite late
So please don’t stay in touchDo you get, do you get a little kick out of being small-minded?
You want to be like your father, it’s approval you’re after
Well that’s not how you find it
Do you, do you really enjoy living a life that’s so hateful?
Cause there’s a hole where your soul should be
You’re losing control a bit
And it’s really distastefulFuck you (fuck you)
Fuck you very very much
Cause we hate what you do and we hate your whole crew
So please don’t stay in touch
Fuck you (fuck you)
Fuck you very very much
Cause your words don’t translate and it’s getting quite late
So please don’t stay in touchFuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck youYou say you think we need to go to war
Well you’re already in one
Cause it’s people like you
That need to get slew
No one wants your opinionFuck you (fuck you)
Fuck you very very much
Cause we hate what you do and we hate your whole crew
So please don’t stay in touch
Fuck you (fuck you)
Fuck you very very much
Cause your words don’t translate and it’s getting quite late
So please don’t stay in touchFuck you
Fuck you
Fuck youFuck you
Fuck you
Fuck you
To those true blue players, we’ll realize mahjong reflects a person’s true character and personality. And to a large extent, the art of mahjong can time and time remind you about, life.
1) Its not all about yourself
My no.1 rule in teaching people how to play mahjong (if they are even willing to learn or i’m kind enough to teach) is that the basic rule of playing mahjong is not just about winning, but about winning faster than your opponents. Sounds simple and logical enough but sometimes we kinda forget that. We cannot be just concerned about whats in front of us, what cards we have, what we are doing, but also to know whats going on, whats going to happen, and hence adapt to the situation. Stop staring at your own cards…they wont change! Just like how if you wanna be self-centered, and base everything that is going to happen around you base on what you want to happen, yes, sometimes it works, but when it doesn’t, you must be ready to be real disappointed to be slapped in the ass.2) What we have in the start does not equate to what we have in the end.
Sometimes we are luckier to start with better cards. Sometimes our hand would look like shit. No doubt a good hand increases the chances of winning, or winning more, but it does not necessarily mean that way. Some of us, when we see a bad hand, we get dispirited and give up totally, and sometimes when we get a good one, we get carried away and insist on doing big even if nothing seems to move. Mahjong is like that, just like life. Some of us might be luckier to start a step in front of our peers, some of us might be in a worse off position and not as ‘lucky’ in our background. But its the ending, the result, what we do in the process, our decisions, how we play the game that ultimately decides if we win or not, and not what we started out with. The point is if we give up and anyhow play, even if our cards are super good, chances are we wont win! So dont totally give up!3) To stay calm and remain rational
It is said in many fields of study, be it in the art of war, the secrets to successful investing/trading, the secrets to winning a sport : is to remain exceptionally rational and calm despite the situation. When something is repeated over and over again, it has to make some sense. Same thing for mahjong. Sometimes when we lose like a dog, we will really sink to become one, and hence maximize our losses. The point is, just like in life, there are things that are within our control, and there are things that are not. And things that are within our control should remain in our control. When luck becomes a bitch it wont help by resigning to it and commit stupid mistakes. I’m, yes often described as a ‘good loser’ cuz i don’t lose my temper, don’t start to anyhow play, etc. But thats cuz i know if i sink into that i will just lose more! Don’t let emotions get the better of you, though we know sometimes its not that easy. Reminder to self.4) The key to getting some things is about knowing when to let some others go
Ironic as it sounds, seasoned players would understand what I’m talking about. There are times when a gut feeling might drive an intense stubbornness which eventually does pay off. There are also times when giving up a plan or changing it fast enough will actually pay dividends or minimize your losses. If you lose this round, it does not mean you will lose this game; If you lose tonight, you still can win tomorrow. Measure your risks, count the cards, predict the probability. Know when to let go. Change is the only constant in this world. Change when you need to.5) Play with the intention to win and the preparedness to lose
Duh. If you want to play a game that you’ll definitely win, go challenge daryl in running, like now. The great Kimura Takuya said in a show when he was a school teacher ” i told my baseball kids that even if we are trailing behind and losing a game, we should still give our best to the very end” Lose, but still play properly la! Like dota like that. If you want to start acting like an idiot and irritate everyone in the game cuz you are losing, THEN HOW? Like throw chips into the air, bark at people…..at least my kahkis don’t do that…anymore. Like Melvin last time lose will throw chips into the air and spoil game one. I guess being in his 30’s did make him a more mellow person.I really thank god, or whichever genius it was that came up with this game, and also to bless me with the intelligence and skill and strength in character to make me such a all-rounded, friendly, skillful and lovable mahjong kahki, which in turn helped me make some good friends.
All that being said, actually i would love to whack a mahjong tile into a kahki’s skull or push a dice up a winner’s nostril or just bite off someones hand when he zi mou man tais or jump on the table and shit and urinate on everyone’s card when i call man tai and never win. But,
Fuck.
- nomiseel
I was very intrigued with this article as I have been going through this as well when I was playing mahjong. When it comes to playing mahjong, you meet lots of people with different characters and playing style. I for one, so far have been a ‘not too bad’ player. When I lose, I really lose, and I don’t go on throwing my temper about neither do I make sarcastic remarks but rather just look tired and kinda defeated.
This article is a great guideline etiquette for people who are beggining or learning to play mahjong, but dont forget its just a game. Have fun learning, tuition fees for mahjong is not at all that big for the price you pay to have fun.
John Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN ) for 6am.
While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA ) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG .)
He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA ), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE ) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA )
After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA ) he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO ) to see how much he could spend today.
After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN ) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA ) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY ) filled it with GAS (from Saudi Arabia ) and continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB.
At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day checking his Computer (Made In Malaysia ), John decided to relax for a while.
He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL ) poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE ) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA ), and then wondered why he can’t find a good paying job in AMERICA AND NOW HE’S HOPING HE CAN GET HELP FROM A PRESIDENT MADE IN KENYA
- Please feel free to comment on U.S Citizen joke.
It’s been 8 months since we’ve dated and guess what… were arguing like children. I am sick and tired, and so is he. So what does this lead to in any way? I’ve been looking for condominiums for the past month or so, so that his mom can move in with him. I am not even considering myself in the picture yet, why? It seems that our future is so bleak, arguing like this is so exhausting. Next thing, my so-called plan for a joint account, I took it back cause I don’t feel secure. I have looked for furnitures for his move in, so that we can keep things in check and we know the prices and what now? Guess what, its a waste of my time. I have even looked at bridal shops, guess what, now I’m not so sure because it feels goddamn like a tornado, not knowing where its going yet with full force. I feel pressured and not free, just because of not being able to express my uncertainties, doubts, feelings, insecurities and so much more. Why? Apparently, I’m accusing and blaming him for things. How does one get married when one is not happy? You know its the person you want, but at this stage I don’t know anymore. Why? Because constantly I am the one to be blamed, I am the one with mistakes, I am the one that is faulty like a machine that refuses to produce correct results. When I asked him about things? Apparently, I’m pushing his buttons. WTF? Maybe I’m taking things too seriously, so I shall take it as a joy-ride.
Yet with all this in mind just when its my last day at work and going for a better future for myself, after reading his blog, I feel useless again. Why? I realised that his history has so much more happier times than he is with me now. Then what? Is this a joke that I have to live with? He typed his mother likes her, few days ago I heard his mother doesn’t like her. WHAT?? I have been living with a ghost that overshadows my relationship. I hate this feeling and it irks me even in my sleep. Does he know this? Don’t think so. Too scared and tired to tell him anything anymore.
This is what it has come, and before I could tell him, I am telling you guys about it because I need to rant. I’ve been keeping it for far too long. I have not ever taken anything from him, yet I’m blamed for something that I clearly understand its both of our faults. I’m blamed for making our relationship become like this and you know what… I’m not surprised that he even blames me for anything else that comes along next. So I’m a mess and a fuck up, clearly that is his case here. Maybe its because I have to compete with a 10 years older than me ghost! Perhaps its because I’m pressured because I certainly didn’t plan my life this way. Then what??
I just want to pass out like how one takes ecstasy and live high, I remember those times. Those were happier times, when I didn’t care less about anyone except my family of course. Now I have Mieke, and that’s my drive to love. Depression? Got over it yonks ago, when I nearly slit my wrist to get over the pain. I hate pain, though I understand the need to feel physical pain rather than internal pain, went through it before – but no, my family would start to suspect something. I think its time for me to disappear from the world and curl up somewhere and start thinking seriously about my own future. I have my job, guess I’ll be married to it like how I did before. 
Think that is the best.
The only person who knows this part of me – the inflicted pain, the frustration, my haunting’s, my past and present, my confused soul is my other half – Tara. No one knows this better than she, I have revealed every inner secrets that I had, every mistakes and every demon in my fiber being. My dark side, the one that makes me know I could imagine the most wretched things, the one that makes me smile when I know I am capable of making people angry with me and start to think that I’m stupid and useless. Making people believe that I am a blur case, it really is quite funny when they believe and convinced that you are of that nature and nothing else. Then nobody comes and disturbs me, my bubble, my protection from feeling the pain and neglect. It’s been quite a while since I’ve done it, feels like I’m going back there again soon. Time to grow up and face the fact again, that the world is not really as pretty as I thought it was. This revelation came when I was about 12 years old(?) I think, that the world is full of pretentious and self-absorbed people. The difference this time is, I am 26 and its about blardy time to get things straight that no one is going to take care of me except me. When I was 12, I was alone and guess what… it made me strong – its a joke when people suddenly thought you’ve changed because of first impressions over time. Time to accept the consequences and so be it. Life goes on, people don’t really care, friends betray you, your partner might even cheat on you, the sky is still blue, and continues the circle of life.
Hell yeah! I am a reborn just accepting the fact that life is this way, its up to me to make the best of it, patience is a virtue, and fuck what people think. It’s you who matters and be proud of it. Man that was some anger writing!
Jason Mraz Performance on 'I'm Your's'
Jason Mraz came to KL to perform and it was AWESOME! So good that you can’t help but get into the jive in it so easily, his wordplay, dancing and suave singing just can’t help but make you feel like you wanna get up and dance with him too. This was definitely one of the best concerts I have ever been to, the crowd were equally great too. Though didn’t know the words to most of the songs but the crowd roared when he sang radio hits, ‘I’m Your’s’ ‘The Remedy’ and ‘You and I’. I was singing ‘Geek In The Pink’ and some of his older hits. I was smiling and laughing a lot when he managed to get the crowd going with his ‘Good Job’ performance, with his hands giving ‘high ten’ in the air, you can’t help but join him for it too. His spontaneity and wittiness on stage proves, that he ‘makes love’ to his audience and we loved ever bit of it…and he really loves his fans. Though there was a time during his performance, my friend commented that Jason Mraz did a lyric rendition but nobody heard it, about weed, rolling up a joint and what not. LOL. How true? I don’t know, my friend’s a musician and a freestyle jazz singer, so I can sort of believe it.
I didn’t manage to get great videos because the guard stopped me to give my memory card over, in the end I had to make use with my 32mb memory card which I use as spare for emergencies, so lucky I had that. So manage to get only snippets and some good quality pics. The rest are from mobile, which aren’t really great to be honest. So much noise and grains in the audio.
Nonetheless, it was a night to remember. Please do go and see him perform if he ever goes to your neighborhood, I know I will if he comes here again one day. If possible, I would love to make his music video. Hah! Fat chance for me, but boy do I like his songs. He has great stage presence too, I am going to rave about his performance to everyone. I’m glad that I went for the concert, it was worth the RM208.00.
Jason Mraz is one of my favorite singers since long ago, ‘Geek in the Pink’ was one of his first singles I’ve listened too and I have always loved the fact that he makes lovely lyrics. So I’m already biased in this sense, but I was not at all disappointed. Too bad ‘I’m Your’s’ is over-played on radio. Sob.
His performance for Geek in the Pink
Close up from the screen
Sorry about the shakiness at the end, really wanted to clap.
Too bad I can’t get the full clear one, sorry guys. Will check the quality of the one’s that I have recorded on mobile, and see what I can do about it.
AAaaaahhhhhh wished he could have performed more.
To whom it may concern this post that I am about to write is not at all very friendly to some, but I felt I needed to make a point.
I have been working in Astro for the past 3 -4 years and to tell you the truth, things are really messy in there. Astro is a broadcasting company in Malaysia which has attained an MNC status. While I was working on my last project on Ac Di Sini program, (by the way I have resigned) my fellow colleague mentioned something that irked me. I’m a chinese malaysian, and really I didn’t like a bit what he said (in case your not following, everyone in my team are muslim). Our guest for that particular day were 3 judges on the famous program Akademi Fantasia, one of them was Roslan Aziz. While I hold respect for him in the industry, AC asked the 3 of the judges a general question and which it goes like this – after translation from malay of course.
Meng Yee: A former minister was quoted as saying; ‘I did not need to pay toll before as a minister, but now that I have to, I feel the pinch’.
When I read this in the newspaper the first thing I thought of was, ‘What? Now only you know how the common people feel? Welcome to our world.’ What is wrong with these people? Don’t they know what is tact, if not even consider how the common people feel? When we complained and rant about the toll being increased long time ago was too much, no one said anything to defend the people. But this statement??? Just because your going through it, that’s how you know?? Mind you this is coming from the minister… a minister!
What corrupted little squirms they are to admit that suddenly they feel the pinch! Let alone, I’m sure that all the taxes that are paid by honest working citizens are going into these fool’s pocket, and they are running our country! What?? Ya… you go Malaysia. What hope is there when we have monkeys and fools going around like as if they understand how the people feel, when actually they don’t. So sue me if I’m wrong, but my stand in this is clear. As the younger generation, I believe we should speak up rather than before, we were condemned if we spoke up. Now its our time.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/
Please read this link when you are free.
Just thought everyone would enjoy this video, it’s funny, especially the guy at the end when his face just show so much enthusiasm for the walk in fridge. LOL! Enjoy!
I have recently bought myself 2 pairs of Nine West shoes. Surprisingly it didn’t dent my wallet too much, but during the Robinson’s great race sale, I fell in love with shoes again. Last year and only last year which I started buying – probably about 6 pairs, inclusive with 1 pair of Miss Sixty boots, 2 pairs of black Miss Sixty killer heels, 1 pair of Adidas sneakers, 1 pair of Karen Millen heels and a pair a Havaiana’s slippers. Before this, I have thought that while shoes are necessary I never understood why women had to have 60 pairs of shoes in their wardrobe until recently. While the shoe obsession lives on for many women, I now began to understand and am quite afraid that I’m catching up to it.
Is it the fact that how our society has brought us to think that a pair of heels can give you that extra inch of confidence when you wear a pair of heels, determines how one carries themselves. For instance, movies like ‘Devils Wears Prada’ or ‘New in Town’, a women who is tom-boyish is thought of as being too comfortable but not necessary good enough to take on a boardroom meeting? I don’t know, quite honestly i do ponder on it because the instant I wear heels, I get noticed. Not in a provocative way, but in a more approval manner. I’m the type of girl who likes to wear sneakers and slippers, I have lots of them but not many heels as I have many times fell and broke my shoes. In a way, I’m a klutz in 4 inches, but time and again I will try for the sake of weddings, and it gets better each time provided my bf holds my hand so that I don’t fall and my skirts go all over the place.
But somehow… and I remember the time when I first wore my black killer heels last year, I felt taller (obviously) but in a way I felt confident, and it felt naively enough that I could take on the world. It’s a strange feeling, but one that I felt like I was able to be in control for the minute second – a secretary bitch of sort, and don’t mess with me – sort of feeling. If it makes any sense at all for those guys out there, perhaps its something like when you drive a Subaru WRX or Evo 8 – a mean machine yet you feel giddy all over because of the power in it. It’s something like that, its a mad thing. Materialistic? Definitely! It’s a luxury, and one that women can afford to spend hence the idea of 30 pairs of shoes that they can whip out anytime to take on the world. Funny how shoes can makes us feel.
I mean even female comic characters wears nice boots…
To be honest, I have a few black pairs of heels
