An old man demands that we live our lives with purpose.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
I once borrowed the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki from Wilson sometime back in 2001. Though I found the book interesting, it left me with quite a number of questions, especially regarding the integrity of the facts stated. For example, "if 'Rich Dad' is so rich, just who is he, and why... Continue Reading →
Angular Momentum
I came across this web comic today, called Angular Momentum, at xkdc. It has got to be one of the most romantic things I've come across -- ever. Definitely poetry in pictures. xkdc does have many more comics like this which are also very, very funny. Do check it out.
Running a Marathon
I ran the Singapore Marathon (also called the Standared Chartered Marathon, named after the organisers) last Sunday, and I have got to say it was the hardest thing I've ever done in a long, long time. Like the NaNoWriMo, I had gone into this expecting something difficult, but not this difficult... Bloody Early The start... Continue Reading →
Family Planning for the Virgin Mary
I've listened to this song called Zoom! (by the band Super Furry Animals) many times, but it was only today that I decided to take a look at the lyrics (as they mumble through their song, it takes more than listening to know what they're saying). Anyway, here's the part of the song that I... Continue Reading →
On Being Useless
A great quote I found attributed to Zhuangzi on Wikipedia, the same man who dreamt he was a butterfly, and woke up pondering if perhaps he was just a butterfly dreaming he was a man. The mountain trees bring about their own demises [by being useful], burning oil exhausts itself in fire [when people use... Continue Reading →
Passing Days
I woke; I showered; I worked; I slept. I woke; I showered; I worked; I slept. I woke; I showered; I worked; I slept. I woke; I showered; I worked; I slept. I woke; I showered; I worked; I slept. I woke; I showered; I read; I watched; I cried; I called; we talked; I... Continue Reading →
Sitting Next to Future Celebrities
I sat next to a trio of beautiful girls on the bus today. They were Mass Comm students, and spoke very good English; not accented, mind you, but good. I think they might make great radio hosts one day. I could well have been sitting next to future celebrities. I am so happy.
The Finish Line
Well, the finish line has been crossed, and I'm ready to go back to sanity. I think that the most important thing that I've learnt from this is that when we approach a difficult task, we always start out believing, then doubting, then, if we're lucky, persevering; and in the end, winning. I believe I... Continue Reading →
Final Chapter
I conclude my NaNoWriMo with my final chapter. Do forgive the "speling and grammers mistakes," it adds to the "NaNoWriMo" feel of the story... Here's a (pretty long) excerpt... Rowena turned and faced him. Her eyes, filled with tears, glistened in the light of the setting sun. He walked up to her. "Ro..." But Rowena... Continue Reading →
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