In many teachings of Buddhism, Buddhism itself has been compared to a raft used to cross a river. After it has served its purpose (i.e. used to cross the river), it should be discarded or let go. I had always thought myself to be agnostic, rejecting God insofar as He cannot be proven. But I... Continue Reading →
Bad Puns
Warming: Using these puns may get you seriously injured. ("In Jured? Where's Jured?") Lying in bed at night, I swore to tell the truth one day. In two years, I have ear wax. "You very mean, ah!" "Yes, you very minah..." (It's Melayu) "Have you ever met a politician who stands?" "Huh?" "I mean, they... Continue Reading →
Do You Really Love Her?
You said "fur", When what you really wanted was anything soft; You said "ten", When what you really wanted was any number; and You said "A", When what you really wanted was any letter in the alphabet. And now you're telling me that you want her. How do I know you're do not simply craving... Continue Reading →
Mid-Semester Exams
And the mid-semester exams are here! And what am I supposed to feel? ========== I haven't prepared as much as I should have for this mid-semester. Although I must say that after last semester's end-of-semester exams, I've more or less gotten the hang of what needs to be done when it comes to academia. Still,... Continue Reading →
Comparison Shopping
"You know something?" he asks her. "What about?" she replies. "I was feeling a little bored today, so I went onto eBay and had some fun comparison shopping." "Okay. So what's so special about that?" "I decided to do a search for you." "Uh-huh... and?" "And... I found nothing." He looks at her, cheeks flushed... Continue Reading →
She Looked at Me
And I said, "You know, life's so complicated now. It's like, there's so many things happening -- there's just so much sh*t. But you know what? I like it this way. Imagine if all this hadn't happened, life would be so... uninteresting. You know what I mean?" She nodded. I continued, "oddly enough, I like... Continue Reading →
Moving On (from that Unfortunate Incident)
Whatever happened happened. Whatever didn't didn't. That is the truth. Perceptions matter much in everyday affairs. But on this matter, I'm willing to concentrate on nothing but the truth. And what do you know? The truth remains, as it always has been: Behind a veil of uncertainty, of unknowns. Maybe that is the cue for... Continue Reading →
Psyching Out an Opponent
I would just like to share with you this passage I came across in a fantastic book I'm currently reading, called Winning - The Psychology of Competition, by Stuart H. Walker: Provocation and intimidation may effectively neutralise some competitors. Evoking guilt feelings may be more effective with others. Some of your competitors are saying, like... Continue Reading →
The Dance
"Dance with me," Her body seemed to say. I inched toward her, Then thinking, backed away, I did want to dance, But not with her; and not today.
On Needing Solitude
Solitude is something I haven't had for a very long a time. Staying in a place like Currie Hall (a student hostel just off the University of Western Australia) has meant that I have found very little, if any, time and/or opportunities to be alone. Solitude, for me, is a need, not a want. I... Continue Reading →
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