2 letters. one says NTU doesnt want me in its politically polite way.
the other mentions about a dumb-looking graduation outfit that we have to pay for, even if we rent it. I was thinking about graduating on a good note, but looking at it, argh, I'm graduating in that outfit? The whole graduation ceremony seems so ordinary. Stand in line, get your diploma, smile, go back down and reception. Standard graduating routine and I was hoping for a special ceremony. Guess that isn't happening. I think i'll just collect my stuff without going through it. My mind may change though...
I met up with my best friend today, collecting receipts from him. So while waiting for another friend to arrive, we sat at Macs and talked about old times when we were in secondary school.
He asked me if he had changed. I asked in what way. He replied physically changed, cos he's much bigger than what he is. I told him that doesn't count as change, what changes is the person himself. Has he changed for the better or for worse? Or was he still the same guy everyone knew?
So he hasn't changed one bit. But by then, our other friend had arrived so we went down to meet him. I didnt get the chance to ask him if I had changed at all...
Maybe I have.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
「 invaded it on 1:08 AM 」
super darn good video podcast. I LOOK FORWARD TO KILLING YOU SOON!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
「 invaded it on 7:58 AM 」
i'm sure all of you have heard of the Virginia Tech massacre, carried out by an disillusioned South Korean, Cho Seung-Hui who's probably stirred prejudices among his fellow Asians, especially his own countrymen, in the entire US.
It raises the questions of guns being permitted in the US. I don't think with knives, that South Korean would have gone around killing and injuring many students in such a short period of time. I guess this is the price that the US have to face if they allow their residents to bear arms. You never know when the next crazy mofo comes around and takes it to the next level: He goes on a street rampage. Impossible? Yeah probably, but u never know.
I'm not really surprised that angsty, depressed and angry kids like Cho would come up with something drastic to fulfil his 'cause'. It has been done before. There was a case where 3 really brainwashed kids, dressed up all Matrix-ed, went into their school with all guns blazing and then proclaiming that we were living in the Matrix. See the similarity?
It's so crystal clear - these kids obviously have issues. Issues that can be solved, but in their own world, think that what they're doing is absolutely right and dont give 2 shits about what others think. They refuse help, to top it off. I try my best not to dislike them but really, I hate it when they don't think of the aftermath.
Thanks Cho, thanks for stirring hatred for Asians in the US for the next few weeks. Thanks very much for causing so much grief and sorrow. Thanks for hurting those who havent even met you or do anything to make u so mad at them. Thanks for not thinking about the potential political rifts between US and Korea.
What really pissed me off is that in one of Cho's video excerpts sent to the NBC, he says: 'Thanks to you, I die like Jesus Christ, to inspire generations of the weak and the defenseless people.'
What blasphemy.
Jesus sacrificed Himself in order to save His people, betrayed by the people He loved. All this to bear the sins of the world, so that people will come to know of His love.
Cho, u have done nothing comparable of what Jesus did. To kill people is not at all inspiring. I dont know where in the world u got that sick twisted belief but how dare you insult a highly regarded religion like that.
I reiterate, for the depressed and angsty people who wish to do something to change the world, I really want to say GOOD LUCK trying to change it. Because the world will still be the fooked up world as it will always be. So to quote rocky balboa:
'It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and keep moving forward.'
Monday, April 16, 2007
「 invaded it on 12:06 AM 」
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Visual kei(ヴィジュアル系,vijuaru kei, literally "visual style") refers to a movement in Japanesepopular culture characterized by the use of eccentric, sometimes flamboyant looks. This usually involves striking make-up, unusual hair styles and elaborate costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgyny or distinctively feminine or bishōnen aesthetics.[1]
These looks have enjoyed popularity especially in Japanese music, ranging from independent underground projects to artists achieving mainstream success, with similarities to and influences from European and American genres like new wave, punk and glam rock. Magazines published regularly in Japan with a visual kei focus include Arena 37°C, Fool's Mate and Shoxx. Noted bands who at least at some point sported a visual kei theme include Dir en grey, Luna Sea, and Malice Mizer.
(wikipedia.org)
note that visual kei doesnt = emo. the Japanese people are a bunch of unique individuals. they come up with Sony, who in turn, come up with numerous electronic products and the PS3. They come up with Anime, exerting mass influence in the US as of now. And they come up with brillant music too. i like. i guess im one of few who like their style :p who cares.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
「 invaded it on 1:11 PM 」
LIVE matches across Europe
AC Milan are leading 1-0, thanks to a glorious header from Andrea Pirlo..
and Liverpool are whooping PSV 3-0. WTF IS GOING ON IN HOLLAND?!!!!
Monday, April 02, 2007
「 invaded it on 6:35 AM 」
I got sort of into a talk with my family about the future of Singapore, of what to come in the next 20 years.
'Watch out on how you have to survive then. The Indians and the mainland Chinese are so competitive that they are gonna hold the high paid jobs. Look at them, they're everywhere!' quips my dad.
'Yeah, the Chinese may have brillant IQ, but ZERO EQ,' says my bro, who has probably seen them first hand in his school.
'Exactly. Cos you know why, it's a culture shock for them. They come from poor families and they are expected to just do well when they are sent here. So naturally, everything is so new to them,' reasons my mom.
At this juncture, I shared my 2 cents. 'Bottom line is, if you're Elite, you sure survive.'
My parents immediately objected. 'You dont have to be Elite what..'
My grandfather joins in and shares: 'Hey u know, that debate show, the Arena. Wah I say, that UWC college with the angmoh nang win against Hwa Chong eh..'
'Yeah you look, the foreigners are beating us. So in order to have that same level, the govt makes it such our education system produces elites,' I said.
'Not necessarily ok,' my mom gestures that I think before I speak. Actually I did.
'Look at all the China chinese! They are getting all the scholarships, the no.1s in schools and getting the good jobs. If this carries on, we are gonna become communist!' I joked.
'Julian, shut up if you don't talk sense,' my mom sighs.
My brother gives me a funny look before he carried on the conversation. 'I got minister's son in my school. Doesnt really live up to his dad's reputation.'
My parents are interested and they enquire. 'Oh what about him?'
'Well he comes to school everyday.... in this checkered like jacket. Like his grandfather gave it to him like that. And he.. just studies and studies.. like... ,' my brother tries to be polite but...
'a geek ah?,' my mom ends it for him.
'Yeah. Like ok, he won Physics Olympiad award, good for him. But like...' my brother again tries to be polite..
'WAHH Physics Olympiad? Good what!,' my dad says.
'Aiyah, i think its because u know, his dad is minister status, so he must be like... THE minister's son. all rounder, good in sports, studies...' my mom continued.
I chip in: 'Olympiad? Don't tell me that's gonna land you in a future job..'
Both my parents look at me and in unison, 'WHO SAYS?'
My brother: 'Yeah, like a scientist or something. I mean, the award will be like irrelevant if he applies for a business job like both of you (our parents)'.
My mom doesn't agree: 'Doesn't matter. It's a high international award that won't go unnoticed ok.'
Still unchanged from our weekly football game, my dad decides to go bathe. He tries to end the convo by bringing it back to the original topic.
'Whatever it is, you 2 (me and my bro) lead good lives. You dont need to think bout your next meals or next pay. Those China chinese are like that now. Sure, Singapore is well advanced now and China is still catching up. But dont get complacent. That job that u so dearly want may be eyed by that competitive and smart china chinese...' my dad says.
And so I decided to end it my way :p 'Like that, if the Chinese are so smart, they sure find a way to resurrect Mao Zedong and under his leadership, China will thrive under him, overtake the USA as the next Superpower and proclaim Communism as the next best thing. In short, we all die.'
My bro, my grandpa and my parents look at me for a few seconds. My dad laughs while my mom looks at me with a frown. ;D
