QueenPig

A good apology has three parts

2010-07-31T11:32:00.005+08:00

(1) I'm sorry,
(2) It was my fault, and
(3) How do I make it right?

Very often, people miss out (3). (3) brings out the sincerity in the apology.

Some people even miss out (2). The apology then becomes superficial, or what we call in Chinese, 敷衍.

A good promise, in my opinion, also has three parts.

(1) I promise ... ... (and mean it),
(2) Actually remembering and completing the promise, and
(3) If, for some unforeseen circumstances, you cannot complete the promise, apologise (for good apologies, see above) and offer an alternative.

An if you are unable to do the above, then please refrain from making any promises. The greater the expectations, the bigger the disappointment. It's cruelty to bring others to the high grounds of hope and let them fall flat on their face.

Childish voices

2010-03-10T22:41:00.002+08:00

I know I'm late, but take a look at this.

How childish!

And to think he added one more to his pockets yesterday.

Who does he think he is? Curse and it will come true? *shake head*

Max childish. >.<

Innocent Question 104

2009-12-07T21:21:00.000+08:00

那，是否没有大哭的一天，就是开心的一天？

至少我是这样相信的。

Innocent Question 103

2009-12-06T21:19:00.001+08:00

是否没有大笑的一天，就是不开心的一天？

Innocent Questions 102

2009-10-11T01:50:00.000+08:00

What colours are your dreams?

Innocent Question 101

2009-08-16T21:35:00.001+08:00

What will you do if you

1. Went into a toilet,
2. Shitted,
3. Proceed to pull toilet paper,
4. Found that there are none,
5. Touched your pockets,
6. Found that your handphone is not with you,
7. Heard someone coming in, and,
8. Are unsure who he/she is?

我们都很好

2009-08-09T22:11:00.001+08:00

当希望您能快乐
变成相信您一定快乐

一年后的今天
怎么还是想念？

Yet another earthquake in China...

2009-07-10T08:39:00.002+08:00

Yes, another earthquake hit China, Yunnan province yesterday, slightly more than a year after the May 12 Sichuan earthquake last year.

Measuring 5.7 on the Ritcher scale, it destroyed more than 10,000 homes and left hundreds of people injured.

Innocent Question 100

2009-04-03T01:29:00.002+08:00

Why do all (okay, all I encountered) dentists have beautiful eyes?!

My theory is that dentist know they have beautiful eyes, eyes that look better without being complemented by the whole face. So, by being dentists, they can cover their mouths and a large part of their faces!

Yes, I know I'm a genius! :P

P.S. I hit a hundred innocent questions! *pop party poppers*

Another death...

2009-03-07T15:30:00.003+08:00

Here goes another Chinese guy from EEE who hanged himself dead.

I can't help but be reminded of what I learnt previously about Werther Effect. You can read more about it here.

To put it simply, Werther Effect predicts that following a highly publicised suicide in the media (the stabbing incident was front-page news!), there will be a shocking increase in similar suicides from people with similar backgrounds in the week that follows. The first peak is on the 7th day and the second peak on the 11th.

In this case, today is the 5th. Will we see more of these?

Responsibility, people.

This is the reason why news reporters need to be extra responsible and ethical

2009-03-06T11:40:00.004+08:00

With response to the stabbing-suicide incident, there has been a spike in debates on how transparent and responsible the media is in covering the story.

Apparently, an Indonesian friend of David stepped out and clarified (or make it more confused) the situation. In essence, there is a divergence in the story provided by his friend and the news media.

Usually, the stories in the news are seldom doubted by the readers. We place almost 100% trust in what the reports say. There is no room for guessing -- we expect 100% facts, no speculation whatsoever. After all, isn't the media supposed to be objective? Isn't the media supposed to be the watchdog which bites back on untruths? Isn't the media supposed to serve the readers?

The amount of trust the readers place upon news media should not and cannot be misplaced and abused. In the past, maybe, but not now. The once gullible, all-believing readers can now turn to other sources.

With the emergence of new media, it is now even harder to "cover the fire with paper". 纸是包不住火的。

And whether or not the trust relationship of the news media and the readers has been abused, only time will tell. This trust, if misplaced, is hard to rebuild.

Media, beware!

FYP stands for...

2009-03-04T15:25:00.003+08:00

... Final Year Project.

But after the gruesome incident at NTU, it may jolly well mean Finish Your Professor (thanks to Dajie).

Others include Four Years Passed (finally!), Five Year Plan (retain another year!), Find Your Partner (marriage?), Find Your Professor (they went into hiding!), F*** Your Partner/Professor (sex for relief), For Your Pleasure (kinda sadistic here...) etc!

What does FYP mean to you?

Laylio!

2009-02-24T03:25:00.000+08:00

Innocent Question 99

2009-02-23T02:37:00.001+08:00

Why do people say "because my blood is sweet" when asked why mozzies bite them?

If the mozzies haven't bite, how then will they know that your blood is sweet?

Innocent Question 98

2009-02-17T15:06:00.001+08:00

Isn't this a good way to end life?

Innocent Question 97

2009-02-15T14:05:00.000+08:00

Why are roses not considered to be cactus, since they also have thorns?

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-14T15:03:00.004+08:00

Happy Valentine's! :D

Why CNY is great

2009-01-28T16:15:00.002+08:00

1. Everyone seems to be blogging happy things!

2. Ang baos = MONEY!

3. Family gatherings rock socks!

4. I like it when the house is lively and noisy! And nobody really complains and calls the police even after 11p.m.!

5. Visiting and travelling across Singapore!

6. FOOD. *drools*

7. CNY is a wonderful reason to procrastinate, not go online, and not to do any work.

8. Vulgarities are less often heard!

9. CNY songs! (Sorry if you hate them. But I really missed them last year when I was away!)

10. New clothes/shoes/bags/ *insert random item you bought* (whichever you have bought)

It's different this year

2009-01-26T01:20:00.001+08:00

Because he's not around anymore.

And Grandma's in hospital, recuperating.

On a bright note, CNY is 'get-fat' week! :P

Frustration

2009-01-15T03:29:00.003+08:00

It frustrates me to no end when others don't understand the situation at home. Haven't they heard of 家家有本难念的经?

Dirty linen are not to be put in public. If things are bad, what can one do except to put a brave front, smile as if there's nothing wrong, and simply hope things will be better?

And gosh, it's exactly people born with silver spoons (even gold, diamond and all kind of expensive spoons) who are capable of zero understanding of plights.

Sometimes, dramas are not just dramas. If you have looked at the MediaCorps variety show hosted by Quan Yifeng and Christopher Lee (the one where they helped poor and helpless families) and wondered where on earth the crew got such wonderful actors and actresses, please continue burying your head in the sand. Ostriches die young anyway.

I'm better off not rebutting. Because every single rebuttal draws more frustration on my part, and shows more ignorance on yours.

*Breathe in... Breathe out...*

Men out there...

2009-01-14T01:25:00.003+08:00

Which of your finger, the ring or the index fingers are longer?

Recent research showed that men with longer ring fingers tend to be more successful financially.

Now, we all know how bored researchers are, finding out this kind of information.

And I bet you guys out there are comparing your fingers! Man, are you bored! :P

Gone with the 8, here comes the 9

2009-01-01T13:58:00.000+08:00

2008 has breezed past without even me realising much. Like last year, I'm going to do a summary of my year! But first, let's see if I've done what I set out to do last year...

1. Remain optimistic
Well, I guess it wasn't that hard. :)

2. Continue giving more than 100% in the things I do
Similarly, I guess this have to do with personality. Like they say, a leopard never change its spots. This is natural. :D

3. Take initiative to do things that I want
Hm... I probably didn't do that much on this, since there wasn't a lot that I wanted?

4. Keep my temper under check, especially towards people I love
Ha, quite a good job for the first 6 months, 'cos I was away. :X Maybe I should keep my mood under check instead.

5. Read more
I finished a few short stories book, in Chinese. But I guess I really didn't try hard enough for this... Unless, of course, if you count journals.

6. Speak good words, do good actions, cultivate good thoughts
Actions, okay. But I think I scolded more of the f word this year. More so than ever.

7. Be generous with my love and spread the goodwill
Wah, I am generous, but I think I showered them on a few people only! :P

And for the list of major things I did in 2008...

1. I left Singapore for 6 months. 6 months alone in China, Shanghai. It was indeed changing and eye-opening!

2. I experienced an earthquake! Although it was supposed to be a major disaster for the people of Sichuan, but the tremors felt over in Shanghai was enough only to excite and let us experience our first (and hopefully, only and last) earthquake.

3. I saw SNOW! Need I say more?

4. I lost my Ah Gong. :( But he gave me the power to do much more.

5. I learnt to treasure those around me more than ever. The 6 months absence and the loss of my loved one made me care more about those who really matters. Others? They can step aside till I have the time and energy for them.

6. I became a "counsellor". Though I was not involved per se, I was stuck like kaya/jam/melted cheese. Terrible times... >.<>

7. I have wonderful FYP mates! ^^

8. I found someone special! >.<

Overall, the year has been enriching. Life is about winning some and losing others. You gain something, but you also lose something else.

And the wishes for 2009? I don't know! I seem to fare quite badly at coming up with resolutions and wishes. They are too 'practical' and will almost 100% achieved!

On second thoughts, my first big wish will be to get a dream job (and hopefully, with a dream pay too)!

What're your 2009 wishes?

Innocent Question 96

2008-12-28T03:44:00.001+08:00

Why do contact lens drop/fall out of the eye? Especially for those soft lens, since they are supposed to stick to the eye?

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T09:50:00.000+08:00

Hohoho! Merry X'mas to all!^^

Someone's there...

2008-12-24T02:16:00.002+08:00

There are times when you think nothing matters

There are times when you think no one cares

There are times when you think no one understands

But all these times, there's someone there

Even when you think nothing matters

Even when you think no one cares

Even when you think no one understands

That someone, will still be there

So when the rain falls

And you do your little hopscotch

Or that little dance in that dark alley street

Just remember, there's someone there...

She did what I wanted to do!

2008-12-20T12:34:00.000+08:00

She SHAVED!

All girls want to be a princess!

2008-11-29T23:32:00.003+08:00

Or at least to someone.

It may stem way back from childhood when we read about princesses and princes living happily ever after.

It may also be due to those pretty dresses that we were made to wear.

It may probably be explained by the little girl in us that calls and craves for "special treatment" and tender loving care.

Whatever the reason, all girls want to be treated like a princess by at least someone.

When she was young, that "someone" will be her dad. Little girls are always the princesses in their daddies' hearts.

Fetching her around, making sure she have enough to eat, bringing her to the beach to play and piggy-backing her to the doctor when she's sick/injured... All these little things show that she's the princess in his heart, that he will never turn her back on her, that he will always love her.

And when the girl grows up, someone else wants to take over that role. Fetch her around, make her happy, take care of her...

But sometimes that person forgets.

Afterall, who can be as selfless as one's parents?

Exams are over!

2008-11-26T21:38:00.003+08:00

Shh... Examination in Progress!

But I'm done! *victory* I officially done with exams in my LIFE! :D

And to give myself a pat on the back, I had this Lamington Burger (recommended by Dajie and co.) at the school cafe! Fats are good for spirits! ^^

2008-11-26T01:20:00.004+08:00

Smarty Pants Kangli introduced this polaroid thingy for mac! It's WONDERFUL!

I've always wanted to play with one of those polaroid cameras. I think I only played with it once ages ago. And now I have it in digital form!

Look at the picture below, I think it's pretty! ^^

This is the sunset as viewed from NTU Hall 7! I love the colours!

Spider with 7 legs

2008-11-22T23:59:00.002+08:00

A man tried to use an electronic drawing of a 7-legged spider to pay his utilities bill!

And then the drawing was placed for bidding at ebay! It's selling for thousands!

But the person who won the bid refuses to pay up. Ebay says it's a valid and legally binding contract, though the man disagrees.

It's pretty troubling for the guy, but it's quite funny for the rest of us, isn't it? ^^

Life's Simple Pleasures

2008-11-19T00:30:00.002+08:00

1. Sleeping in without setting an alarm
2. Breakfast (contradicting, I know)
3. Having the radio play one of your favourite songs
4. Having many favourite songs so the chances of the radio playing one of them is higher
5. Mousehunt-ing (it's an application on Facebook and it's ADDICTIVE!)

A Hundred Days

2008-11-16T00:00:00.005+08:00

亲爱的阿公，

您最近还好吗？不知不觉您已经离开我们一百天了。一百天说长不长，说短不短，但为什么这没有您的一百天在有您的数百天、数千天的相比之下这么漫长？

自从您走了以后，阿嬷家变得有点点的不一样。

以往，您会躺在客厅的地板上看新闻。

现在，客厅变得空荡荡的。

以往，您会叫我去喝Yakult。

现在，没有人会叫我去喝Yakult.

以往，您会用我听不懂的方言，叫我用功读书，不要乱交男女关系。

现在，只有记忆在回荡。

一百天里发生了许多事。敬宇上学了！虽然他有时还是哭着说不要上课，但他越来越聪明！Mummy心情也比较好一点，但还是看得出她很想念您，想念您打点话来跟敬宇聊天。

我梦到您跟我说叫Fabian吃饭(Fabian Koh, remember your meals!)。您也交代我把您不要的东西丢掉。到底是什么？

阿公，再来梦里继续跟我聊天吧。

If God created Facebook...

2008-11-14T14:13:00.002+08:00

Take a look at this! It's hilarious!

*giggles*

Innocent Question 95

2008-11-11T19:47:00.001+08:00

How does a bird commit suicide?

Can it die by jumping off a building, or will natural instincts to take flight take over?

Hm...

Charisma

2008-11-11T16:08:00.002+08:00

I have a new research idea!

As we all know, Obama won the elections right? Given all the odds, he's being supported by organisations, media and the people of America. Heck, even out of US, people support him!

But what are the reasons behind his success?

Is it the solid arguments he gave, if any?
Is it the words he use to elicit emotions, hope and beliefs?
Or is it just a pure charisma at work?

Content analyse, babes! ^^

P.S. Some, like Scott Adams and Xiaxue (credibility not taken into account) described a vague feeling of discomfort. It's really worth looking into, isn't it? There are times when the herd follows a leader to prosperity, but there are also times when they head to the hallows for mass slaughter.

Euthanasia

2008-11-10T01:24:00.002+08:00

Euthanasia, or mercy killing, is the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease or in an irreversible coma.

There was quite a buzz on this topic in Singapore as Health Minister brought the topic of legalizing it into consideration. Euthanasia is illegal in Singapore and in most other countries.

The same debate, pro-life or pro-choice can arise for this topic (similar to abortion). But pro-choice can only be used as an argument if the patient choose to die.

However, even this is fundamentally flawed. For one very simple reason, it is based on the assumption that as individuals, we should be responsible for ourselves.

*Just a note before I continue, I admit that many times, I am rigid in terms of morals and ethics. A wrong is a wrong, regardless of the circumstances. But the wrongness of a wrong (what a mouthful) will vary, depending on the intention, means and other factors.*

Yes, I agree that we should be responsible for ourselves. However, responsibility does not entail the rights to take away lives. Not somebody's else's, and not the self.

Why is this so?

We all agree that taking somebody else's life (aka murder) is wrong. It can then be inferred simply that taking a life is wrong. Why would it even matter whether if that life is your own?

Truth to be said, if we are really responsible for our lives, we should live it to the fullest, be the most mindful that we can be, and constantly strive to be the best, even at the doors of death.

If we are really responsible for our lives, we should be courageous in facing it, and urge others around us to do the same.

If we are really responsible for our lives, we should not shrink away from it. Especially not by choosing the easy way out - death.

That said, quality of life can be enhanced even at the death bed. If one can talk, one can educate the others around him/her. If one can't even communicate (i.e. coma), then such education, if possible, should be done prior to the unfortunate long sleep. If it was an accident, then the role falls on others to polish and educate.

Every circumstance and situation is a chance and opportunity to be a better self, to discover the meaning to life. It should not be treated lightly and cast aside carelessly.

Yes, we talk about the patient leading a 'meaningless' life. We talk about the patient being a burden to society and those around him/her. But humans are not a mean to pleasure. Should we even treat ourselves purely as a pleasure-seeker?

To end off, if committing suicide is against the law in this country, I see absolutely no reasons why euthanasia should be legalised.

The real pro-choice, is to choose the right choices NOW. Lead a beautiful life!

Long or short

2008-11-09T01:08:00.001+08:00

Should I keep my hair long, or chop it short?

Or maybe I should chop it short and get a wig...

The power of Obama

2008-11-06T06:04:00.002+08:00

Yay! I'm so happy Obama won! I wanted to blog about this yesterday but was too busy.

And hey! Look at the power of Obama! The Asian stock market is on its highest in three weeks!

I'm looking forward to more good news! As Obama said, "We'll get there!"

Innocent Question 94

2008-11-03T00:23:00.001+08:00

How to rewind time?

And I don't mean rewinding a clock.

Clarification

2008-11-03T00:19:00.002+08:00

When I said friends are no longer as important, I do not mean that I don't need friends or treasure them now.

It simply means that I'm no longer as adamant to keep someone as a friend if he/she no longer reciprocates the relationship.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

2008-10-26T00:27:00.003+08:00

No, this post is not about the sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S. It's about me. So if you're not interested, just click the X on the top right hand corner of your window.

At this point in life, friends are no longer as important as before. Sure, on a day to day basis, they still play an important role, but overall, it doesn't matter to me a much that they come and go.

Perhaps, it's because being my friend is tough. To be my best friend is even tougher.

I admit that I do have a set of rather high morals (relative to others, in this current day and age). To make things worse, I expect my friends to somewhat fall within those morals and my best friend(s) to fit most of the morals.

Some of them may seemed to fit initially. But over time, people change. Situations change. Their morals change. (This is what some of us call "flexible morals.")

And when they go, I'm left alone.

Disappointed.

Sometimes, ignorance is really bliss. Sure, I do treasure and care for my friends. I still want to be there for them in times of need. But there are some secrets that are so deep and dark that I prefer never to know of.

And then there's the case that I'm being accused.

It feels lousy when your friends, whom you think understand you, turn around and accuse you of things that they should know you'll never do.

Okay, that's a mouthful. Let's have an example.

For instance, you have a strong stand against pre-marital sex. But your friend think (and maybe spread) that you had sex with your boyfriend (and maybe not boyfriend. Just some guy). How innocent?!

My friendships are built on trust, time, love and loads more. And beneath all these, there're morals. Some traits that are against my morals (e.g. cheating in tests) can be tolerated and turned a blind eye towards (though I will nag and discourage such behaviour). Others like treasuring life and family, treating living things and relationships with care, and being firm in his/her grounds (when they are ethically right) are harder to be compromised.

Then again, it's based on my morals. How selfish can I get?

I miss Ah Gong

2008-10-21T09:29:00.000+08:00

Ah Gong, where are you? :(

Economic Plan

2008-10-15T02:10:00.002+08:00

The US economy is down.

The UK economy is down.

The Asian economy is also down.

We hear promises of tax cuts, interest rates reduction and more, but such actions (some to the extent of drastic, I would say, for certain economy type) may make things worse. Perhaps, the best economic plan now is to address the confidence issue.

The question is, how?

Where did you get your news from? Newspapers? Television newscasts? Online?

Perhaps it's time for some 'developmental media' to work it's magic together with the governments all over the world.

That, of course, is based on the assumption that most of us are vulnerable to media influences. :)

Noah's Ark

2008-10-13T10:44:00.002+08:00

The New Paper on Sunday published an article on this Dutch man who built a Noah's Ark.

Don't you think this resembles alot like the movie, Evan Almighty?

I want (prefer?) a man...

2008-10-02T21:39:00.002+08:00

Who isn't afraid to hold my hands in front of his friends;

Who do what is right, even though it may be unpopular.

Who will wear the wedding band to work.

I want a man who knows the importance of all these small little things. Because it's the little things that count.

I can't believe this!

2008-09-29T02:30:00.001+08:00

Recess is over?!

I can't believe it!

I can't believe that I was having this flu for the WHOLE WEEK?!

And I can't believe I slept like nobody's business this whole week?!

Oh gosh... the work piling up... *breathe in... breathe out*

Stress control needed. >.<

Innocent Question 93

2008-09-28T19:06:00.003+08:00

Why is it that only one side of the bread for burgers has sesames?

Mummy Pig says if the bottom bread has sesames, the sesames will all drop off. But when we flip the top bread, the sesames don't drop, right?

Next time when you order a burger, try asking for a double-sided-sesames-coated-burger and see what they say.

Losing appetite

2008-09-24T12:10:00.002+08:00

I guess many girls will want to be in my shoes. I've been losing appetite (and thus weight) since school started in August. I still force myself to eat, but I don't really enjoy the food anymore.

Yes, I can still tell if the food is nice (or not). But it doesn't matter.

In fact, I have so little appetite that I dread meeting up with people for lunch/dinner/supper. That will put me in the spot of having to eat.

So yea people, stop asking me to eat. If you're dating me out for lunch/dinner/supper, I wouldn't be there. :X

Ignorance is bliss

2008-09-21T00:17:00.001+08:00

It's good to be realistic, but sometimes, when the matter doesn't even concern you, ignorance is bliss.

What do you wish to see?

2008-09-19T07:18:00.002+08:00

Referring to this case, the subject in question, Gopalan Nair was sentenced to 3 months in prison. For more, click here.

We learnt in Media Law class defamation and their defences.

I have absolutely no doubt that Justice Belinda Ang Saw Ean's reputation was hurt when Nair commented that she was 'prostituting' herself in court. Of course, he didn't mean it as real prostitution, but any 'right-thinking member of the society' would have linked her with some sort of relationship with the Lees.

So there's defamation, but are there any defences?

Truth? It's almost impossible to determine if what he said was true (or false). But given the legal and political system set up, the basic assumption is that the court will uphold justice and therefore, Nair's comment is fundamentlly false without evidence.

Fair comment? I don't think so. Neither do I think that there's any privilege, both absolute and qualified, in this situation.

Law aside, Nair said he'll appeal and that he had no regrets (although he said he could have "moderated" his language). This particularly, struck me as jarring.

The maximum sentence was a year with a fine. Is three months enough for him? What then do you think should be a sufficient enough punishment, not considering the fact that he is now a US citizen and Singapore might need to maintain healthy relations?

May peace reign over Buddha's head

2008-09-09T21:08:00.002+08:00

An ancient 'sleeping Buddha' was found in Afghanistan!

May the love and peace continue to spread far and wide! ^^

Innocent Question 92

2008-09-03T06:43:00.001+08:00

If you are to have one child only, will you adopt or will you want your own 'flesh and blood'?

How about when you can have two or more children?

Lost pig

2008-09-02T10:10:00.002+08:00

I lost the piggy keychain that Ying gave me... :(

Exchange no more!

2008-08-31T08:24:00.002+08:00

Yay!

I just realised that I no longer multiply by 5 everytime I buy something in Singapore! No more comparison between China RMB and Singapore Dollar!

Then again, I also realised that it's almost 1st September, two months after my return. Am I lagging or what? :/

Innocent Question 91

2008-08-19T09:32:00.002+08:00

(Seen on a Channel 8 drama, the guy got drunk and apparently had sex with the woman.)

QueenPig: Is it true that the guy is still capable of sex when he's drunk?
QP's Mummy: Shouldn't you ask a guy? How would I know?

Apparently, my guy friends say it's highly unlikely. Like that how?! TV bluff little kids like me leh!

What do you guys think? *wink*

It's for life

2008-08-16T22:11:00.000+08:00

I'm 22. He's 84.

I'm his grand-daughter for 22 years.

I remember the times when I will run down the long corridor, just to see you sitting at the steps, play cards and waiting for our arrival.

I remember the times when I was young and stayed over at the house, happily messing up the sofa's cushions.

I remember the times when you tempted me with bottles of Yakult.

I remember the soft, chewy candies that must always be there during Chinese New Year, because I like them.

I remember the kuehs, nuts and other yummy stuff you always buy for me.

I remember the 'Heng Hua Bee Hoon' that you cook during Chinese New Year.

I remember you asking me to study hard and get a degree.

I remember the cacti you have which are always long, skinny and tall, just like you.

I remember your hands in mine.

I remember the last look you gave me when I said "Ah Gong, I'm here."

He's 84. I'm 22.

He's my grandpa for life.

Thanks for waiting for me to return. Thanks for giving me such a wonderful mum. Thanks for everything.

真的

2008-08-15T15:19:00.001+08:00

真的 - 张韶涵

我努力的仰着脸孔
试着眼泪不往下流
别往下流

不安的感觉到什么
在我生活中不再相同
很不相同

想要说
却还沉默
伸出手
无法触碰

天空突然一片辽阔
原来你是真的已经离开我
在我不熟悉的世界过新的生活

闭上眼让泪水滑落
此刻你已真的永远离开我
在另外一个没有我的世界自由的走

Taped and disjointed

2008-08-08T00:33:00.005+08:00

There are some things I want to write about, but I can't.

Some thoughts, some feelings, if you know about them, you might be shocked. But it's not always I feel this way, and they may not accurately portray what kind of person I am.

I have no idea when I start to have things I don't/can't/shouldn't tell others. I have no idea why I'm feeling so stressed up, so... pent up, and so... pendulating.

The peace over-ridden by fear - but fear doesn't serve to be my motivation.

I feel like an over-stretched rubber band.

Maybe I need help. Maybe, just maybe I'm already no longer on the brink of insanity.

'Cos I already am.

P.S. I think it's that me trying to hide in the shell, alone, again. Any help will be brutally rejected, even though unintentionally. To you, I say sorry...

Innocent Question 90

2008-08-08T00:01:00.001+08:00

They say, love makes one want to be a better man/woman.

What if one can never do enough?

Innocent Question 89

2008-08-04T02:00:00.001+08:00

Does crying too much lowers the immune system?

Innocent Question 88

2008-08-03T01:41:00.002+08:00

Which is worse:

1. Not being able to appreciate someone as who he/she is; or
2. Not being appreciated as who you are; or
3. Not appreciating yourself.

Innocent Question 87

2008-08-02T13:44:00.002+08:00

Which is worse?

1. Dying before someone you love; or
2. Someone you love dying before you.

MINT Museum of Toys

2008-08-01T23:59:00.000+08:00

In a small corner in Singapore, there's a private museum called "MINT Museum of Toys". MINT stands for Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys, and is the "world's first purpose-built museum for toys.

Situated at 26 Seah Street, it's convenient and easy to spot with it's eye-catching exterior.

But that's not all! The array of vintage toys and childhood memorabilia is bound to spellbound you and lead you back into the memories of your childhood days!

Here's the old Wall-E...

This is some big cartoon which name I cannot remember. But I was trying to imitate him. Look like?

Popeye was so popular back then, he was a character on the carousel!

Popeye evolution!

That Woodstock really loves to stand out! :D

This is a Popeye hot water bottle. It's so old it looks like Popeye's skin just peeled after a terrible case of sun burn!

Check out the Joker! Looks the same...

Who says Batman must be in black with a black car?

They used to be blue too...

I always thought Astroboy is a pretty recent thing with weird hair... Apparently not. His hair were not that spikey then!

So sweeeeet!

Do you remember Felix the cat? Didn't know he have kids!

More little Felixes... Some of them bear resemblance to the Batman!

Who still loves Mickey?

Mickey looking a little... erm.. worn.

Nigger Boys! Discrimination?

That's my relatives and me!

Another well-known fairy tale... but where's Snow White?

Betty Boop used to be in green!

And black!

And now, red!

See-through transparent floor! Don't step on it if you're wearing a skirt or dress!

China dolls that are a little freaking, in my opinion...

This can't be worse.

Why so serious?

Chucky?

Barbie and Ken in the past, before plastic surgery was popular.

Can you spot me? They were made when tin was popular.

I wasn't faking okay~ I was reading about tin and monkies!

This is a different kind of suntanning! There's a big duckie, live! :D

A radio peacock.

Are you afraid of the dark...

If you look closely, the panda and ducks are made of these round balls of fur! I use to make these dolls in primary school!

The classic 100-grids snake-and-ladders!

Marbles that I never played with. But I did own a similar skipping rope in primary school!

More scary tin toys!

Do you know them?

The Monkees!

And here's the Beatles!

Why they name bands after animals/insects?

Wanna fish? :D

Donald Ducks! Comes in yellow or orange feet and beaks.

Slightly more-recognisable Mickeys. (Or should it be Mickies?)

There's a nice cafe at the basement. A $5 off discount card was given when I bought tickets to the museum and I used it at the cafe! It's not very expensive, almost similar to the prices of cafes outside.

I love this corner where they have this 老夫子 and 大番薯 playing chess!

A jubilant Mickey!

Can someone tell me who he is? Is he the guy chasing Popeye?

The admission charges for adults and children/senior citizen are $15 and $7.50 respectively. Students are eligible to a 50% discount. There're other discounts too, like PASSION card holders, SAFRA card holders and Friends of Ikea, just to name a few.

The museum is open from 0930 to 1830 daily. Visit www.emint.com for more details!

Innocent Question 86

2008-07-28T02:35:00.001+08:00

Which is worse?

1. Finding your bf/gf with another girl/guy, obviously two-timing you.
2. Finding that the guy/girl who claims to like/love you with another girl/guy, obviously liking her/him too.

I AM BACK!

2008-07-01T23:11:00.000+08:00

YOHOZ PIGGIES!

I AM HOME HOME HOME!!

P.S. I LOVE BLUE SKIES! ^^

Happy 22nd to Tortiz!

2008-06-29T00:00:00.000+08:00

To my beloved Tortiz,

Happy birthday! May all your wishes come true!

When I'm back, we can go have supper or something! ^^

Love ya loads!! :P

Her Majesty announces a week-long holiday throughout Piggidom

2008-06-27T09:32:00.003+08:00

Her Majesty, the QueenPig of Piggidom, will be celebrating her birthday alongside the whole kingdom this week.

This is a public notice that all fellow piggies are to go into celebration mode, eat, sleep and be merry. Happiness and love are to fill the air! Anger and sadness are to be swept out of the kingdom for at least a week.

Meanwhile, the administration at Piggidom will also be joining in the fun. Non-piggies of Piggidom are welcomed to partake in the celebrations and to tolerate the messy official website.

Lotsa love,
Ai Ling

P.S. I love all of you! ^^

I'll be back!

2008-06-21T10:45:00.002+08:00

To all loyal Piggy subjects!

The administratin at Piggidom Royal Office is sorry for the lack of updates recently. Her Majesty is currently out of office (erm, having fun). She will be back in July.

Hey Majesty promises to bring you loads of wonderful pictures! Meanwhile, it's public holidays throughout Piggidom.

What are you waiting for? Go out and have some fun too! ^^

Lotsa love,
QueenPig

上海植物园

2008-06-16T01:00:00.000+08:00

You know Shanghai is really trying hard to be green when there are plenty of parks around! ^^

So, on a random April day, a group of camwhores went to the Shanghai Botanical Gardens, 上海植物园!

We are sooooo camwhorish, whoever didn't run into the picture will have to stay out and take the picture!

As you can see, I was a little slow in the game. >.< As it's initial Spring, there were loads of colourful flowers!

Flower towers at the entrance!

Parks and gardens are perfect for families and couples! ^^

Tulips! Of different colours!

Yellow is the colour of sunshine! This tulip was dyed yellow by the sun!

Okay, I'm not an expert with flowers, but the wide variety of shapes and sizes and colours really impressed me.

Looks fake right? I personally think that it looks like it's made of some cloth with deliberate fraying edges!

Mixed colours! This flower can't decide red or white is better!

Endless! :P

Pink tulip (I hope I get this right)!

I tried very hard to focus on the core... but it's still blur.. >.< Yellow, red, red, yellow, red!

Okay, this flower gives me the sad feeling... :(

Please tell me what's so manly about this flower!

PURPLE!

Windmills that don't turn...

This is really nice! ^^

Haha... I know I'm weird, but I like leaves more than flowers... :X

DAY-SIES! ^^

Butterfly-looking flower!

Yellow "butterfly"?

Trio!

Gourd and pumpkin! Yummy! (Erm... the food, not the people! :X)

The guys tried to imitate the Expo (I think) logo!

The girls too!

Which group did better? :P

Brollies to hide from the pollen!

These are so cute lah! But they look poisonous...

Nice orange colour! Layming, u like? :P

Gardener at work, that's why we have the beautiful pictures!

"Knock knock?"

Haha! I like this! Peek-a-boo effect!

Finally in! But only because Adrian offered to take the picture instead. :X

Big Sister tried to be artistic by doing the half-squat and taking the picture from the center of the spiral tree.

The uncles and aunties have no idea we shot them! Spare for the lighting, it does look like we're in an enclosed house together right? :P

我们手拉手，一起走！

This reminded me of this superstition: one should not walk under a ladder that is placed against the wall. This is because, some cultures used to hang criminals that way, so it's really unlucky.

紫藤！Purple again! I heart!
After camwhoring for some times, we decided to play with the colour accent function in our Canon cameras!

Try it! It's really easy and cool! Find the colour accent menu, choose a colour and shoot away! The photo will be B&W, except the colour u chose. :P

I like this! Accentuated greens!

Lonely pink vine...

Ah Gongs and Ah Mas resting in the fake 'house'.

Then the boys start being restless and climbed about like the vines we see!

Hyper Ed makes it look really easy!

Couple caught unaware! So sweeeeet!

Melvin joins in the fun! Yipee!

Brokeback mountain?

I wanna retire in a country like this.

Because of this shot, we were scolded. :x The people asked if we were monkeys. Well, I would have to say, IT'S NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS!

山茶花, but it's neither a 山 nor a 茶.

Bamboos! Where's my panda?

Parks here like to have amusement rides! But it's really small, only for kids.

I wanna sit there... it'll be nice if I have one of these or swings in my own garden...

Benches! Looks like a misfit!

Dirty water. But I love reflections...

Playground! It's made of wood! Don't the kids look like monkeys? :D (I nearly typed monkies... :/)

Spot the couple! :P

Her Majesty trying her hands at self-take!

Hyper Ed giving a classic over-the-shoulder look! Muahaha!

Bang tree la! The signs are pointing all over! >.< Whee... even parallel lines meet some day. :)

So LOMANTIC, but it's a family on the boat...

Tralala... row, row, row your boat, gently out to sea~ *whistles*

Just look at the number of people! >.< The Orchid house! :D No pictures taken inside though, 'cos Singapore orchids are much better!

WOLS is used to describe me. :(

Hyper Ed is trying to be corny by looking through a 'view finder' that isn't there!

茄子！That's "say cheese" in Chinese.

Okay, I admit I do look at weird placed. But the lights and lines overhead are so often neglected...

Nice right? Repeated patterns/tesellations!

Here's Adrian and me and our "Baby Orange Juice".

The Ah Ma wonders what Melvin is doing...

Lanterns everywhere - mini ones for the doors and windows! ^^

Too slow again! across the bridge some more! >.< The Wind Pavilion!

What are these birds ar? Mandrin ducks?

Do I still need to say more?

SO GREEN! I was half-expecting to find a frog, but well... this is not the lotus leaf. :X

I like this strong and sturdy picture!

Accentuated green!

Some door. Production behind the doors - I wonder what kind of production.

The brave warriors!

I'm so sorry, but I always cut Adrian's face in half!

Oopsy! Notice how more and more people appear in the picture!

Cheese!

And I found this bowl of dessert in the greenhouse. Hm... Even plants need to eat?

My darling, now 'Hebe'! :D

Whee.. I have a perky butt here! :X

I am getting good at these artistic shots yea?

This is not scandalous. You want something scandalous? Go take a look at my Facebook pictures!

Kawaii!

Only smarties have the answer!

I think I'll miss these chinese roofs when I return...

Another curvy water stream...

Muahaha... I like the kid! They look like they are dancing!

Picnic! My dad and mum used to bring me and my brother to picnic too! And we'll play with the malay kids at the beach...

Haha... One of my favourite picture. It just so happen that the three in red made my background.

Hairy flowers!

The Ah Gong climbed very high to take a picture lor! But I zoomed until you cannot see how high he climbed. Hehehe...

Sorry, but I'm a really sneaky photographer. I like natural, spontaneous expressions. :)

"I love Daddy!"

*sighs*

There's this little fishing 'pool' where little kids fish for little fishes.

Apparently, the boy is thinking of making himself the bait...

Staring intently helps the fish to concentrate on your bait, ya know? :P

While some lucky kids get to fish, the other not-so-lucky kids can only stand by and watch.

Well, better than not being able to go to the park right?

Hiding in the shade...

So dreamy...

绣球花! Does it look like a ball of flowers to you?

This looks like it's made of crepe paper...

And it's called 'Beautiful Woman Cherry'.

Tower-like flower bunches!

This looks like the 环朱咯咯 (is it written like this?) headgear's flowers!

And now in purplish-pink!

The national treasure of China - PANDA!

Jumbo the Purple Elephant!

Orange the Giraffe!

Sunshiney the Tortoise!

Bugs the Bunny!

The girl is pointing at I-don't-know-what.

Day-sies!! I love day-sies! But for some reason, this picture looks pinkish!

Everyone wants a piece of the flowers!

Random building that sorta reminds me of SCI. *shrugs*

The Olympic mascots!

Another of those 环朱咯咯 headgear flower.

Colourful! I like! ^^

Artistic shot by me!

Supposed to be artistic... but Melvin was hungry.

Special leaves!

绿叶衬托红花~

Melvin was still hungry after eating those flowers... so he decided to chomp on some bamboo!

I have super power!

Lovely day!

Some stone. I have no idea what is engraved on it!

The kid pulled her mum in after seeing us wreak havoc amongst the bamboos!

We saw some hoops and decided to do some fake basketball stunts! Here's Kian Tong making dunking in the red-jacket-ball.

Lazy bums. But good life, eh?

Me with the wonderful girls! :D

Here's a model of the tropical area! :D

It's refreshing to the Chinese, but pretty boring to all of us. After all, Singapore is summer all year round!

See the greens until a bit sian! -_-

I wonder how the trunks (?) twine together like this... like lovers in embrace!

I have no idea! >.< href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrudAO74VoY/SEeQkOJdc9I/AAAAAAAABtU/idazlGrJNzE/s1600-h/IMG_3027.jpg"> Bridge-looking cactus!

There's a place in Shanghai called 新世界 too!

Curly cactus!

Curly!!! Digress a little... I like guys with curly hair! Like Jayjay! ^^

Never-ending cactus! I think it's taller than a giraffe (kidding)!

Hairy cactus!

Cactus without it's spikes! I thought the spikes help the cactus to reduce water loss!

I like the name! But I don't think it looks like piggy ears!

Pink daisies! ^^

Purple! MY FAVOURITE COLOUR! (I don't care if you say purple is the colour for gays! It makes me gay!)

Starrie flowers!

Some area which was closed.

Clovers. Can you spot the four-leaved clover? ^^

Miniature water wheel. It's really small, but I made it look big. Haha!

Bonsai garden!

These are decorations for the bonsai!

Human figures to rest on the bonsai!

I have a special love for red leaves... It makes it feel like autumn, even though it's only spring then.

Peach blossoms, which were already wiltering.

Hearts!

Love birds!

This is also actually quite small... Looks like a big mountain (ignore the roof in the background), eh?

Haha! Giraffe skin! :X

Whee... More people taking photos of the colourful flowers, even when we're leaving the place!

We then went to one of the house, found a emo-spot and took a few emo pictures...

This is my favourite. The smile is so real, simply because he didn't know I was shooting and was laughing at some jokes. Haha!

Emo Kian Tong! :X

All in all, the Shanghai Botanical Gardens is pretty worth the visit. Do bring your picnic mat and your camera!

Of course, don't forget to bring your family, friends or partner there! ^^

1st Anniversary

2008-06-15T11:09:00.003+08:00

时间过得好快。一转眼，一年又过去了。

不知道你最近还好吗？

想到去年的这个时候，我也不知道到底发生了什么事。甚至，我不知道四年里到底发生了什么事。

只记得有喜、有悲，不记得为何喜、为何悲。

只记得以泪洗脸的日子，不记得为何哭泣。

只记得那句“你曾经爱过我吗？”；为何仍然那样痛心？

谢谢你让我成长。

谢谢你让我学会思念。

也谢谢你让我走。

也许，一切都是命运中的安排。

还是同样一句话：我只希望你快乐。

Happy Daddy's Day!

2008-06-15T00:00:00.002+08:00

Happy Daddy's Day!

I love you, Daddy! Be healthy, okay? ^^

*hugs and kisses*

I need to laugh

2008-06-11T16:53:00.002+08:00

Maybe my "laughing spot" in hall can help.

Taggy Quiz

2008-06-11T09:50:00.004+08:00

Thanks to my beloved mortal, Jinhua, here's my first taggy quiz... >.<

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Rules of the Taggy Quiz:

A] People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs & replace any question that they dislike with a new question formulated by themselves.

B] Tag 8 people to do this quiz & those who are tagged cannot refuse. These people must state who they were tagged by & cannot tag the person whom they were tagged by. Continue this game by sending it to other people. Here are my answers:

#1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be?
That will depends on who the 3rd party is. But whether or not the 3rd party is someone I know, no chances will be given; a break-up is inevitable.

#2. If you can have a dream come true, what would it be?
Eh... my dreams are fictional. It'll be pretty scary if they really come true!

#3. What will your dream wedding be like?
Large garden will a soft breeze blowing gently. Simple affair without sharks' fin soup or abalone. Basically, it's a garden wedding with buffet and champagne. Plenty of fun and laughter! ^^

#4. Are you confused as to what lies ahead of you?
Yes and no.

#5. What's your ideal lover like?
Someone whose flaws I can live with, someone who understands me without me saying much. Actually, someone whom I love. :P

#6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone ?
Loving someone. Double blessings if requited.

#7. How long do you intend to wait for someone u really love?
This is a weird question!
If that person haven't appear, I'll wait till he appears (since true love is worth waiting for)!
If he's around and single, I'll wait till I make him mine!
If he's around and attached/married/gay, then I wouldn't even bother loving him lah!

#8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
See above. I wouldn't like someone who doesn't like me first. And if he's attached (not to me) and still likes me, he's automatically out of consideration. Unfaithfulness is intolerable.

#9. Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
Loads. I think I lost my laughter, innocence and optimism somewhere. At some point in time, when I look back at this, I hope I find them back.

#10. What do you want most in life?
Home, family and love pretty sums up everything.

#11. Is being tagged fun?
Yes and no.

#12. How do you see yourself in ten years time?
Still young, maybe with kids (either own or adopted, which will still be own). As for career, I hope it's something to do with PR, or research. And hopefully, I can somehow contribute back to the society in terms of community involvement.

#13. Who is the current most important person to you?
Mum.

#14. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
Smart, good in Chinese, caring friend, wonderful mortal and a deep thinker.

#15. Would you rather be single & rich or married but poor?
I used to think married and poor would be my choice. But I think single and rich is so much more attainable.

#16. If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be?
Need I say more? A piglet, of course!

#17. What are one of those things which you would prefer not to do?
Regret; knowing things that you don't want to know; have too much time on hand.

#18. What kind of person do u think u are?
I'll like to think that I'm independent. And yes, I do think I have alot of love to give and share around. ^^

#19. What do you define as a bad day?
When nothings seems right and not even chocolates and bubble tea can make my day better. Oh, and when I constipate and suffer from lack of sleep (i.e. this means less than 8 hours of sleep. 10 hours optimum).

#20. If you have to choose between love (as in boy-girl relationships) and friendship, what would it be?
Sad to say, I'll choose none, except family.

The 8 lucky people to be tagged are Airen Siew Chin, Son Alvin, Ivan, AYY, Nice Girl Chauking, Jing the Great, Honey, Guo Liang the Angel, and Lays Potato Chips.

Brazilian prophecy - Believe it or not

2008-06-10T10:49:00.002+08:00

Taken from an email... Pardon the bad English - it's not by me.

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离奇大预言08年的世界会发生什么！
作者: 虫儿飞飞飞
Uncanny Prophesy: What will happen to the world at 2008?

Mr. Juseleeno Nobulega DaRoose is a Brazilian, born in 1960, 48 years old now. He is a teacher, another normal citizen having a very poor life with his wife and kids. All the events which Mr. Juselleno predicted had clear indications of the year, month and dates of the disasters. In case any third party wants to confirm the facticity of his prophecy, Mr. Juselleno always put the story which he predicted to the notarization office or post office for approval.

Somebody asked him, how old did he start the prophesy dream, and he answered: 9 years old. From 1969, he dreamt 3 events a day, sometimes 9, the number of times he dream differs every day. He said all the prophecy dreams appear automatically in his dream. When Mr. Juseleeno was 19 years old, he met the famous Brazilian prophecy Saint Mr. Franciscoshabiz, after which the frequency of worldwide disaster events increased in his prophecy dreams. Twice, Mr. Franciscoshabiz was the candidate for the Nobel Prize: he is a very famous differential functional person, at the same time he is also a Charitarian.

The events which Mr. Juseleeno predicted are already more than 80 000. Let's first look at a few big worldwide events and huge disaster from his prophesy...

* Princess Diana assassination
Mr. Juseleeno sent a warning letter to Diana via post office on 4th March,1997: 'I got the message from the God that someone is planning to kill you in the car accident, your life will be dangerous, 7 angels told me about this. You may die in this car accident and the specialist may close this case as a driving mistake, but they are totally wrong. The murder is close to you…. And it will happen before 2000.'

Juseleeno also send this warning letter to The Time, Dailytelegraph and Guardian etc. news agents in England, but it never published. The car accident happened on 31st August,1997, 5 month after the warning letter was sent out. Just as the prophecy said, the case was closed as a driving mistake. The accuracy of this prophecy is not only to prediction of the huge event, but also to the truth of the intrigue behind the event. There were a lot of rumors after the accident, such as Diana was killed by the England royal family centered by Queen Elizabeth.

The prophecy said it will happen before 2000. Though there wasn't an exact date, but this prophecy was sent to the president (Fernando Henrique Silva Cardoso) of Brazil 2 years before the accident and mentioned about that 'from 1997 to 98 that Diana will die' etc.

* The second attack of World Trade Center, it is 911

Jeseleeno sent the warning letter to the president of USA in 1989. The warning letter was also published at a notarization office which was run by Mr. Klicheeba in the town of Palana. This warning letter also predicted that the World Trade Center will get the first attack in 1993, though there was no exact date, but the second attack was clearly told 11th September,2001. Everyone knew the result; the first attack was happened on 26th Feb. 1993, three-and-a-half year after the warning letter was sent out. The parking place was blown up and many people were injured. The second attack happened on 11th Sept.2001, 13 years after the warning letter was sent out, it was the 911.

The exclamatory thing is, this prophecy also told about the Afghanistan and Iraq war after 911. After Iraq lost, the President Haisan will run to Adawr in the middle of Iraq etc. are all in the letter, like you all know, the events in the prediction letter happened one by one.

* Sumatra Indonesia earthquake

Juseleeno sent the warning letter about the Indonesia Sumatra Earthquake to the India Embassy on 16th September, 1996, about 8 years before the disaster. This warning letter predicted that there will be 8.9 earthquake in Aceh Indonesia on the morning of 26th December,2004. India and Indonesia will be attacked by the tsunami. He sent the warning letter to the President of Indonesia on 30th April, 1997. The letter said, 'I dreamt that on 7:00am 26th Dec, 2004, South Asia will be attacked by 8.9 earthquake, and the tsunami. The area will be Aceh Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Maladiv, Bombay. And many people will be dead…

The result: the earthquake happened at 7:58am 26th Dec. More than 200 000 people were dead, the biggest tsunami was about 30 meters, a lot of people were killed by the tsunami. He also sent the same letter to Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and other embassies. He also got the thanks letter from these countries.

The thanks letter from Meigawadi said 'about the 2004 earthquake and tsunami, to prevent the disaster, we must do a lot of things, but on another hand, we can do nothing'. The thanks letter from Indonesia Embassy said '…..we will send this letter to our government, if you have any update information, please let us know'.

From above information, Juseleeno already predicted that there will be more than 200 000 people killed in the tsunami and earthquake 8 years before the disaster. He sent the warning letter with detailed date on to these countries, but nobody took any preventive measures.

The writer pick up a few events which Juseleeno predicted for the future.

2007
- Tornado attacked Brazil, thousands people killed.
- 2007 or July of 2008: Japan will experience an earthquake and 30 meters tsunami.
- Japan will get earthquake and typhoon in October. He predicted that the huge typhoon will happen on 26th October in the warning letter.
- USA will get the terror attack on 17th December.

2008
- Will find the medicine for AIDS and Dengue
- 18th July, Philippines will get 8.1 earthquake, thousands people will die
- The Empire State Building New York will get terror attack in September.
- 13th of September, China will get 9.1 earthquake in Nanning and Hainan, at the same time will get 30 meters Tsunami, millions people will die, the tsunami may go to Japan directly.

2009
- 25th January: 8.9 earthquake will hit Japan, hundreds of thousands of people will die.
- November: Japan will be hit by an earthquake again. Thousands of people will die in this disaster.
- Brazilian government cannot pay the insurance because of financal problems. Riots will occur.
- 24th August: Istanbul, Turkey will be hit by a 8.9 earthquake. The road will be parted.
- 16th December: Sumatra, Indonesia will be hit by a 7.8 earthquake. Thousands of people will die.

2010
- The temperature will reach 58 degrees in many countries of Africa. At the same time, there will a lack of water.
- The temperature in Africa will reach 58 degrees. It is an unbelievable number, but in May 2007, people who travelled around Africa said the temperature in Greece and Turkey was already 39-40 degrees, Iraq and Arabia was about 45-46 degrees. It is possible to happen in the summer but not in May. We can imagine that in the summer of 2010, the world will become warmer and Africa will get the high temperature.

2011
- Will discover the treatment for Cancer. But another new cancer will occur.
- A serious disease will occur, it will be called ALS. People will die after 4 hours get ALS
- Bird flu H5N1 will infect human, 7 300 000 people will die, lasting till 2013.
- Mr. Juseleeno's prophecy is not only for the diseases and earthquakes, but also for the exact name. For example the former US President Gore famous book ' An Inconvenient Truth'. The name of tornado which will attack Brazil, and thousands of people will be killed, the name of infectious disease (ALS), the name for San Francisco's earthquake (the Big One) and etc. events.

2012
-The area of glebe will be extended regarding the aridity and become desert.
- From 2015 till 2020, the trees will disappear in Amazon.
- From 6th Dec. the sky will start the black cloud time. It is called weather cloudy.
- Human start dying because of the infectious disease's spreading.

2013
- Find the treatment for cancer except for brain cancer.
- Bahamas of West Indies, from 1st Nov. till 25th, the Volcano will erupt and bring about the earthquake, followed by a 150 meters huge tsunami.
- About 80 meters tsunami will go to Caribbean.
- About 15 kilometer to 20 kilometer to USA , Brazil and other countries.
- The sea will go down 6 meters before the tsunami and the birds will move away too. Mr.Juseleeno predicted that when the cats and dogs know the disaster is coming, they want to get away from the venue, they will have strange behaviors 24 hours before the disaster, so we can use that for the standard of judgement.

2014
- The small planet will be closer to the earth and collide, the exist of this small planet will influence the issue of human live.

2015
- In November, the average temperature will reach 59 degrees, many people will die, the world confusion will be bigger.

2016
- In the middle of April, huge typhoon will attack some cities of China, about one thousand people will be killed.
- The US president Bush will be in the hospital suddenly due to a serious sickness.

2018
- About the issue of small planet will be closer to the earth, the leaders of each country will gather together to discuss the counter-measure. Mr. Juseleeno already predicted in 2000, and informed the NASA of USA about the existence of the small planet.
- On 31st June, 2002, NASA confirmed and called this small planet 2002ZNT7.

2019
- May find out the science power solution, if the small planet collide, 1/3 of the world population will be killed. Mr. Juseleeno predicted that the percentage for the small planet knock the earth will be 60%.
- In June, the east sea of Japan will get the Tsunami, bigger then the Indonesia tsunami.

2025
- Astronomers will find a new planet, it may collide with the earth again, the possibility will be 80%.

2026
- In July, San Francisco will get huge earthquake, it is called 'the Big One', San Andreas Fault will be destroyed, California will disappear, a lot of craters will start again, the tsunami will be more than 150 meters.

2043
- The world population reduced, about 80% people dead in the disaster.

Will 2008 Beijing Olympic Game be held smoothly?

As above said, in 2008, China will get 9.1 earthquake and more than millions people will die. According to Mr. Juseleeno's prediction that the earth quake will be on 13th September, 2008, and the Olympic will be held on 8th - 24th August, the earthquake will happen after the Olympic. However, before the big earthquake, there will be a lot of small earthquakes, which will make the country and the people upset. There will be a lot of small earthquakes before the big one, although Juseleeno didn't predict the exact dates, but if we presume that the small earthquakes happen one or two months before and during the Olympic, it may make the host and athletes give up. When the writer read this prophecy from Juseleeno, he suddenly remember the space time traveler John Titoer's last word '2004 Athens Olympic Game will be last one.'

But, if the earthquake is in the south of China, Nanning and Hai Nan, and there are no Olympic games, the Beijing Olympic Game will close successfully. But the problem is that the Chinese government only cares about the reputation and success of the Olympic games, ignores the small earthquakes, and makes no preparation for the big one. China may control the report, close all news. If so, there will be a big disaster as the prophecy predicted. In Mr. Juseleeno's warning letter, it said 'if there is no preparation to protect the citizens, will get huge loss'.

Mr. Juseleeno also predicted that glacier period is coming.

He also has the right prophecy for the weather, one of them is, in 2003, Europe got high temperature. 29th October, 2001, the warning letter said 'the nature world will beat back to the world, the temperature of France, Germany and Portugal will become higher, more than ten thousand people will die, this disaster will happen between 2003 and 2004'. The truth is, the temperature in the summer of 2003 was the highest, one which they've never had in Europe. About 35 000 people were dead, especially in France and Germany; about 14 000 people dead in France and 7 000 people dead in Germany.

From Mr. Juseleeno's prophecy, the earth temperature will get higher every year, until 2012, the temperature in Africa will reach 58 degrees and at the same time, face serious water shortage. The temperature will continue to increase, until 2015, the average temperature of the earth will reach 59 degrees, a lot of people will die, send fear in the hearts of people all over the world. If this is the truth, the countries will stand against each other because of the aridity and shortage of food.

Mr. Jeseleeno also predicted that there will be some new wars because of the aridity, but he didn't have clear prophecy, but he felt it won't be the normal war.

Anyway, the temperature is getting higher is not like the aerography said (the speed is very slow); in fact, temperatures are rising rapidly. However the warmness seems not always incessant, after the high temperature, a big part of the ice of Greenland and South Pole will melt and go to the sea. The circulation of the sea will be lower and become colder; it means a new glacier time.

In Juseleeno's prophecy, it also said that after 2027, there will be a new glacier. Details of the prophecy as below:

The volcano of America yellow park will erupt, the smoke and magma will go 1,600 kilometer far, Kansas, Nebraska, Montana will all get damaged. The eruption of the volcano is not only in Yellow park, but also in some other places in the world. These smoke will block out the sun, the circulation of see will stagnate and active the cold phenomena.

* 艾尔．高尔获得诺贝尔和平奖
As we all know, the formal president Gore dedicate on study of earth temperature, his famous book 'An Inconvenient Truth' was made to a movie, which achieved the Oscar award. 19 years ago, Mr. Juseleeno predicted about this. The phophecy had been published on Moon Magazine in June, in the end of May.

According the letter which Juseleeno sent to Gore, this prophecy letter already informed Gore that from 1993 to 2001, he won't be the vice-president anymore. Instead, he will be dedicated to the protection of the world environment, and he will write a book 'An Inconvenient Truth'. The English letter Juseleeno wrote to Gore also told him the book's title and that he will get the 2007 Nobel award.

There are not much time for human, from December, 2007, the Black Cloud will extend all over the world. As Mr. Juseleeno predicted, if human still keep the activities, human will have a terrible time from 2008 till 2012, the black cloud will fill the sky before the disaster. If we want the disaster and war stay away from us, the deadline for human is the end of 2007. Mr. Juseleeno expects the world consciousness to change in the end of 2007.

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What do you think? The time frames are a little similar to that of John Titor. :/

Press Freedom?

2008-06-06T09:42:00.002+08:00

For those who are following the news, Nair is now currently on bail.

Compare and contrast the stories: CNA and Yahoo!

I can only say that, if Nair has any evidence or concrete proof that Justice Belinda Ang Saw Ean "was throughout prostituting herself during the entire proceedings, by being nothing more than an employee of Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his son and carrying out their orders", there'll be no charges against him.

Unfortunately, a man as old as him is certainly not as wise. (Do I even need to support this? If he is wise, he wouldn't have said such baseless accusations.) What's more, he was a Singaporean, and he was a former Workers' Party candidate!

If the Singapore's opposition party members continue to act in this manner, it's little wonder why people doesn't vote for them (albeit there's an increase). The aunties and uncles may not know what press freedom etc we're talking about, but seeing the kind of 'claims', for lack of a better word, made by the opposition is enough to be a turn-off. For me, at least.

That said, I think the US-based press freedom watchdog Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)'s concern over this case is more 'unwarranted' than Singapore's detention of Gopalan Nair.

1. I wouldn't consider Nair a journalist. If he is one, that is really an insult to all the journalists in the word. Where's the research and objectivity? Enough said.

2. CPJ said, "Freedom to criticise the judiciary is fundamental to a modern society. This case illustrates the Singapore government's ongoing commitment to silencing opposition voices both in print and online."

Once again, freedom to criticise the judiciary is one thing, it's another issue altogether when one attempts to link the judiciary to the party in office, makes personal attacks of the integrity of the judge, both on baseless grounds.

Furthermore, the link made between the judiciary to whatever the government do, true or not, to "silence opposition voices" is weak. It's so faint and ridiculous that I believe any critical reader will be able to point out that CPJ seems to already have made their own 'judgement' to the case. Who are they, judges?

The case here is not for them to judge if we have press freedom or not. They will probably have a stronger stand if they are fighting for freedom of speech instead. If the press is to be made up of bloggers, who are 101% prone to their own biased opinions and incomplete information, I'll be pretty disappointed. (I'm not saying all bloggers are biased and have incomplete information. I'm just saying MOST of us are. Maybe you can go do a survey on how many bloggers search thoroughly for information. I bet most write based on their own experience, supported by their own experience of, e.g., good and bad service.)

And I'm not spared from this either. So, if you have read thus far, do be warned that the above is my own opinions of the issue.

Be a smart reader.

你淘宝了吗？Have you Taobao-ed?

2008-06-05T11:32:00.003+08:00

淘宝 Taobao is the famous online shopping site for China.

I would have to say, given the massive population of China, 淘宝 Taobao is definitely the ingenious solution to comfortable shopping.

Minus the crowd, minus the chance of being pickpocketed, minus the mind-boggling haggling. What else can we ask for?

And because the webby is all in Chinese, here's a little step-by-step guide to shop at 淘宝 Taobao! ^^

Step 1: Access 淘宝 Taobao. You will see the above homepage.

Step 2: Scroll down and you'll see the big block of words like above. Look for the one you want. Circled in the picture is the section on Men's and Women's clothes. Click on the relevant.

Step 3: A pop-up will appear. In the areas circled in the picture, you can search via location and order it in order of price etc. Usually I choose Shanghai (duh, I'm in Shanghai!) and choose to order it in order of seller's reputation.

Step 4: Click on an item you like and another pop-up will appear. As shown, you can click on where the item is going to arrive to and look at the postage. Take note of the 快递 price, and not the 平邮 as the latter takes a million years.

Step 5: Scroll further down the page and click on the orange button as shown. This will bring you into the shop. The more you buy from a particular shop, the more power we have to ask for discounts (either for the items, or for the postage). Do read the introductions as some shops offer free postage for more than 2 or 3 items. :)

That's all! If you have any wants, do let QueenPig know by 15th June! ^^

Twitching eyelids

2008-06-04T19:33:00.002+08:00

My right eyelids have been twitching for the past two days!

They say 左凶右吉 (meaning, bad signs for the left, good signs for the right)... I wonder when and what my good luck is? ^^

森林公园

2008-06-04T10:55:00.017+08:00

If you remember, sometime in March, I blogged about 世纪公园. Shanghai is full of parks and gardens, and 森林公园 is just another one of them.

For some obscure reasons (maybe 'cos it's the Qing Ming Festival, but hey, aren't they suppose to be at the cemetries instead?), the park was PACKED.

Even the wedding couples are there la! There are so many of them, they made me wonder if it's a double auspicious day.

The entrance fee to this park is slightly more than expensive at 15 RMB. In addition, the park is at some 'ulu pandan' (read: secluded) place. Judging from my personal experience inside, it is certainly not worth it.

At the entrance, like at any other entrances, you can find a map. But 森林公园 has a map for the blind! WOW.

See what I meant by PACKED?

It seems as if the whole China population was at 森林公园 that day!

And Chinese being Chinese, they brough their own plastic mats, food, tents, kites, badminton equipment etc etc.

Hordes and hordes of people! >.<

Although it was some couple of months since CNY, the CNY-looking rats are still carrying the sedan. Poor rats. *Aww...*

Heeheehee... stickmen working hard! ^^

It's a fish in the sky, AGAIN!

There's a mini amusement park inside, which is totally not exciting. Tickets for the rides are sold separately.

Pirate ship! Whee~

This is some spinning musical thingy. Doesn't look scary right?

But the girls are all screaming their heads off!

And there's this water ride thingy that gets you wet! >.<

The park is pretty big, so why do I say it's uninteresting?

'Cos between every 'site', it's stretches and stretches of roads with nothing to see.

Even the baby is so bored she's making funy faces to entertain herself.

*whistles*

Row, row, row your boat
Gently out to sea~

Whee~ so sweet! ^^

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Gently out to sea~

Flying fox, which didn't get anyone screaming, but had everyone put on a blur look after the ride.

As we found a place to start eating, Hyper Ed started doing weird 'gym' stunts on Bolin.

And Bolin had his revenge!

Kian Tong the Nice tearing the garbage bag for us to sit on to makan.

Yummy egg sandwich. So yummy you can see Big Sister gobbling it down in the background.

One of my spring love! :D

If there's one thing that China parks don't lack, it's FLOWERS.

More wedding couples. I wonder how the bride got up the tree!

Haha! You thought it was one couple, didn't you? There were two at that very same spot!

Who'll want to get married and have pictures taken together with another couple? I'm sure I don't.

Anyway, just to digress a little, it was the first time I see CLEAR BLUE SKY in China, especially after the long winter days.

Yipee! *skips around*

So we found a more secluded spot. Being young *ahem* and hyper, we all started jumping around.

Oh well, actually only the guys jumped around. :X

Stuntman Bolin with dearie Peylun looking scared!

They survived, giving a victory sign!

But someone in green just flew overhead!

And another!

And another!

Dearie Peylun: "Oh no!"

The Man-in-Green wants his face to be seen, so he tried again!

But it's fated that those in green are too 'long' and often go out of the shot. Too bad for Big Sister who was wearing green too.

Hyper Ed imitating "卧虎藏龙"!

Somehow.. these pictures all look like some Nike advertisements...

This picture exists because I want a picture of the clear blue sky!

Wah! Olympics! :X

The sacrifice... Tsk tsk tsk...

For this stunt, the stuntmen are supposed to slap all three hands while jumping.

Hyper Ed upped the challenge by slapping four hands!

Survival is sweet!

Braving themselves for the terrific jump...

And hooray! There goes Big Sister! :D

Hyper Ed upped the challenge again. He's going to jump and slap the three hands and grab the wallet from Bolin's hands... and HE DID IT! *cheers*

Ha! Me being a typical cam-whore. But all I wanted was the clear blue sky with me, really!

I tried a bottoms-up picture... but the moment they saw me posing, everyone just rushed in! And there goes my face behind Bolin's...

Finally, in sync! ^^

But this angle really made everyone look rounder! >.<

More couples!

I swear this is not posed! They look really sweet yea? :D

We proceeded to find the waterfall.. only to be greeted by this mini man-made waterfall. *sigh*

The Chinese, being typical Chinese, washed their shoes at the waterfall! >.<

Kids at the bench.

For some reason, it's sweet but yet it looks wrong!

Waterfall? I don't see the water crashing!

Nice weather to laze in the sun!

Another couple hanky-panky-ing in the shades...

The guy actually had the girl go get something for him lor! Eeyer.. where got lidat! >.<

Daisies! ^^

One more wedding shoot. With the entire crew!

Sorry bride, tak-glam. :x

There's horse riding, but it looks really boring? 'Cos it's just round and round the tracks...

Ermz... I have no idea what this is, but it does look like some house we used to draw...

As you can see, there's alot of cam-whoring shots. Goes to show how boring this place is.

So people, if you have to choose, do give 森林公园 a miss! ^^

2008-06-03T10:18:00.002+08:00

You know Shanghai doesn't really have beaches like Singapore? Think of East Coast Park or Pasir Ris Park where we can barbecue by the sea - Shanghai doesn't have them.

So what to do when you are craving for self-barbecued food?

Head down to the 烤肉店!

This shop is somewhere near my house, and is reasonably cheap, I think. There are other similar places which sell the stuff at a higher price.

Here's the BBQ stove! The put in the black charcoal, mixed a little of the burning charcoal and covered it up with the torture-looking-instrument. :X

In the background you can see several silver cans. They are chilli powder, pepper and salt, for seasoning your food before/after BBQ-ing! This is a little like how the 士林鸡排 people do it! Everything is DIY!

There's a wide variety of stuff for you to choose from. From the picture, you can see we have banana, Taiwan sausage, mushrooms, prawns, sotong, cuttlefish and mutton.

We did ordered more, but I forgot to take a picture of them. The second batch included 馒头, more sotong and mutton, my 黄鱼 (which is AMAZINGLY NICE) and garlic (which is good too).

The yellow thingy you see on the food is oil. Okay, it's a little oily, but who cares right? It's China and it's impossible to find healthy food at cheap prices!

Hee... BBQ-ing. Left to right: mushroom, cuttlefish, cuttlefish, mutton, sotong.

Chicken drumstick!

The Chinese very smart lor! Poke the drumstick like a tent, so that you can cook both side of the chicken evenly.

Tee Rong is tired from waiting for the food to be cooked! But I assure you that the wait is worth it!

Hee... can you see the banana being roasted? ^^

And of course... what is Chinese BBQ without the Chinese Tsing Tao Beer? (Dang, I'm so going to miss my beer when I return!)

Yummy right? Guess the bill?

It's 86RMB for two of us. Pretty steep by China's standards, but we were really famished (after doing some strenuous volunteer activity from 9a.m. to 4 p.m.)! We were super full after the meal, plus, we ordered all those expensive stuff like fish and chicken drumstick lor!

That said, it's still less than 19SGD for two of us. I remember we used to pay at least $10 for a BBQ, and we didn't even have sotong, fish or cuttlefish! >.<

Drooling already? ^^

More earthquakes

2008-06-02T11:09:00.002+08:00

You know, I didn't exactly go looking for earthquake news, but there seems to be a surge of strong quakes recently that I can't seem to ignore.

Here's one more at Philippines and Taiwan, measuring 6.4.

And here's another at Taipei, measuring 6.0.

爱情像是一场舞台剧

2008-06-01T22:53:00.002+08:00

爱情像是一场舞台剧。

开始前，大家都用心彩排，希望有个完美的演出。每个人都希望自己是主角，而每个人都是他们邀请来的观众眼里的主角。

铃声响了三下，观众一一入座。

剧情在台上上演，台下观众有的看得透露，跟着演员嘻嘻大笑，有的躲在黑暗里哭泣。他们并不知道，其实台下也演了一场舞台剧，而他们就是主角，台上演员是观众。

每场舞台剧开始前，大家都知道演出一定会结束。但演员投入在剧情中时，他们都感觉似乎没有结束的那一刻。

而每个人只希望在演出结束后，观众会鼓掌、鲜花、对自己说声：“好极了！”

掌声消散，鲜花凋谢，就只剩自己孤单单的一个人。

爱情也是一样。

你的演出是戏剧还是悲剧？

GIP

2008-05-29T09:47:00.004+08:00

Hi people,

If you are one of those who googled 'China GIP blog' and is looking for information on the Global Immersion Programme by NTU, you are free to add me on Facebook. I'll talk to you there. :)

Lotsa love
QueenPig

P.S. As mentioned before, search Ai Ling or something. You'll recognise me from the profile picture. ^^

P.P.S. If I'm free, I'll write a little about GIP. Tell me what you want to know by leaving a comment, yea?

The Royalties!

2008-05-29T05:53:00.002+08:00

Okay, my loyal subjects. The news have been pretty depressing, and the throes of endless words is making Piggidom a very dry place!

So here's a picture of the Royalties! ^^

Picture was taken when Prof. Er came to China, Shanghai to visit the GIP students here! More pictures ('cos I didn't bring my camera) can be found on Facebook. Do add me; make a simple search of "Ai Ling" and you'll see me there. :D

70 000 homes 'damaged'

2008-05-25T23:28:00.003+08:00

If you think the 7.8 Sichuan earthquake damaged everything there is, you're wrong.

There's futher damage by the 5.8 (or some say 6.4) aftershock at Sichuan today.

Goodness grace, when will this stop? >.<

On a different note, the 3-day torch relay orginally planned in Tibet will be shortened to 1. Deliberate or convenient sacrificial?

In the year 2525

2008-05-25T01:15:00.002+08:00

As mentioned by my mortal Jin...

In the year 2525
If man is still alive
If woman can survive
They may find

In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lies
Everything you think, do, or say
Is in the pill you took today

In the year 4545
Ain't gonna need your teeth, won't need your eyes
You won't find a thing to do
Nobody's gonna look at you

In the year 5555
Your arms are hanging limp at your sides
Your legs not nothing to do
Some machine is doing that for you

In the year 6565
Ain't gonna need no husband, won't need no wife
You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too
From the bottom of a long black tube

In the year 7510
If God's a-comin' he ought to make it by then
Maybe he'll look around himself and say
Guess it's time for the Judgement day

In the year 8510
God's gonna shake his mighty head
He'll either say I'm pleased where man has been
Or tear it down and start again

In the year 9595
I'm kinda wondering if man's gonna be alive
He's taken everything this old earth can give
And he ain't put back nothing

Now it's been 10,000 years
Man has cried a billion tears
For what he never knew
Now man's reign is through
But through the eternal night
The twinkling of starlight
So very far away
Maybe it's only yesterday

Shanghai Olympic Torch Relay

2008-05-24T14:52:00.010+08:00

As I mentioned earlier, I went to catch the Olympic torch relay when it was in Shanghai, Nanjing East Road! It was in Shanghai on two days, 23rd and 24th May, 2008.

Let's let the pictures do the talking now!

We were greeted by throes and throes of people when we reach. There were people in tour-like groups...

People who look like walking advertisements...

And people who simply gather to show their patriotism for their country!

See what I mean? Count the number of flags and stars! Note that the red thingy on their tops are sticker China flags.

Of the most agressive advertising organisation around, I think ThinkPad really had a good fight against the China flag. We have people waving them all over, and I was like: "What has this got to do with Olympic?!"
Days before the Olympic torch arrive at the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, preparations were made to put up the Beijing Olympic 2008 decorations. The roadside stalls were all cleared, making Shanghai 'sanitised' totally.

So people, the Shanghai you saw during the Olympic torch relay is not the real Shanghai okay?

The streets were cordoned off for the relay. Rows of security officials lined the streets.

They really remind me of council camp, when we as elects are not supposed to move and expected to look straight ahead.

The green have to stand still. Only the blue can move. ^^

The marker for the torch bearers.

Here's a green! :P

China military police? They can't move - I wonder what they will do when something really happen!

Continue standing still? Or protect the people? Manage the crisis? :/

Weird that the torch relay became a 'school excursion'.
Even the Ah Ma come to wait early in the morning loh! They are the ultimate pros, along with the aunties, okay! They are the PROs in squeezing and worming their way to the front!

Flags are all over! Even poked some on their heads! >.<

Maybe it's the heat, maybe it's the crowd, maybe it's the tension, the two ladies in the foreground (especially the one on the right) quarrelled with the policeman. I think it was over something about not letting them stand closer? >.< Peace girls! So agressive for what?!

Human markers. I'm glad I'm not them; I'll definitely feel extra!

I'm not pervert okay. I just wanna take a photo of this not-so-authentic tee which says "I heart China"!

Even then, China being China, they have imitations of that too! The hearts on the tees of this couple do not bear the stars of the China flag!

You know, during National Day Parades (NDP) in Singapore, we have temporary tattooes? The Chinese are even better! They simply stick the stickers on their face, arms, hands, clothes, anywhere and everywhere!

Here's the lady before us. She looks kinda sweet actually.

Telecast! It's funny to notice the power of the camera. Once the video camera is facing an area, the people in that area either hide behind the flags or look totally radiant.

The school kids, for one, were led into cheers of "中国，加油！奥运，加油！" by the camera guy.

Patriot! ^^ We will never be able to find Singaporeans who are like him, I think.

She's pretty!!! Right, right, right?!

Anyway, she's really GOOD. She walked across the road through the only allowed opening with her handy camera, kneeled in front of everyone, and stayed there. So smart. This is how Ang Mohs cut queue!

Another shot of the pretty girl! She looks like a doll!

Another camera man, who somehow managed to find a place to stand up/out above the crowd.

Even the chef is 'eating snake' (actually no, the shops are all closed for the Olympic torch relay)!

And finally, the torch bearer finally ARRIVE! In a BUS!

Someone at the back suddenly shout "Oh my god, he's so 帅!" and I noticed that he IS really cute!

See!!! He's looking at me! *gush*

The photos doesn't do him justice, 'cos he looks sooooooo much better in real life!

A man on a bike came over, presumely to tell him what to do. This 窃窃私语 picture will definitely make the girls wish that they are the biker!

抢镜头！>.<

He's so 亲民 lah! Waving and 'oosh-ing' at everyone!

So boyish, so kawaii! My friend says he's Tibetan or something!

I love this picture! A cheering man is a happy man!

And when the previous torch bearer came to light the cutie's torch, of all times, I have to take a blur picture.

And you know why? It's all because the AUNTIE in front was frantically waving the THINKPAD flag! And that affected my focus, cos it was

1. in action, and
2. near.

*Roars* But you guys can see sacred fire right? ^^

Innocent Question 84

2008-05-24T14:47:00.002+08:00

DLL: "An Ah Beng opened a garage. But for months, he didn't receive even a single business deal. Why?"
QueenPig: "'Cos he never flip the sign and it shows 'Closed'?"
DLL: "No. 'Cos his garage is on the second floor."

Are you looking for me?

2008-05-23T14:13:00.002+08:00

Confess, you mere mortal!

Who searched 'gip blog ailing'?! >.<

Tsk... I feel stalked. Whoever who knows me will probably be on my MSN and will see my blog link. Or find me through my friends. This is scary.

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On a different note, Her Majesty went for the Olympic torch relay at Shanghai, 南京东路 (East Nanjing Road)! Pictures laters!! ^^

Sometimes when we touch

2008-05-22T23:28:00.002+08:00

I am currently in love with this song.

Dan Hill version

Duet version byMichael Ball & Tammy Wynette

Olivia Ong version... She's Singaporean, by the way. :)

You ask me if I love you
And I choke on my reply
I'd rather hurt you honestly
Than mislead you with a lie
And who am I to judge you
On what you say or do?
I'm only just beginning to see the real you

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

Romance and all its strategy
Leaves me battling with my pride
But through the insecurity
Some tenderness survives
I'm just another writer
Still trapped within my truth
A hesitant prize fighter
Still trapped within my youth

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

At times I'd like to break you
And drive you to your knees
At times I'd like to break through
And hold you endlessly

At times I understand you
And I know how hard you've tried
I've watched while love commands you
And I've watched love pass you by

At times I think we're drifters
Still searching for a friend
A brother or a sister
But then the passion flares again

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

How small are you?

2008-05-22T11:58:00.004+08:00

CNN reports that the explosive death of a star was caught on film.

Apparently, all stars will die someday. It suddenly dawned upon me that the Sun, too, will die. Maybe in a few hundreds or thousands million years later.

A long time, yes. But death is eventual.

What will become of Earth then?

This explosive death reminds me of something. Things may just happen. It's nature. It's a cycle, and in a cycle, there's no start or end.

And it applies for Earth too, I think.

According to Buddhism, it is of little value to debate over how the world started. It's all part of Samsara.

But it does make a difference when you realise we are, but one small insignificant speck in the vast universe. And we haven't even talk about other universes.

And what a chaotic speck we are. Often clashing, often fighting, often at conflicts.

Where is the peace that all of us seek?

We say, we have weapons to protect ourselves. But if none of us have weapons, we can't hurt each other and there'll be no need for weapons.

We say, we fight for truth and justice. But the real truth needs no fighting and is always self-standing.

We say, we execute to have peace. But peace is when we let go of anger and hatred and any ill-feelings - only then can we have peace.

The difference between a dog fight and a war or between two groups of people is only in its organisation.

All these fights... there are all within our minds, right? Second guessing, precaution, attacking as defending... it's all in the mind.

We say, scientific development. But where is the development when all we 'develop' is weapons of mass destruction that aims to kill more faster?

It's time.

To realise how small we are.
To realise that we need to stop.
To realise that what the world is doing is not helping.

Before it's too late.
Before WW3 really start.
Before the Earth is gone before the Sun goes poof.

The Earth is breaking apart

2008-05-21T09:44:00.008+08:00

Here's another major earthquake, this time at Sumatra, Indonesia. It showed 6.1 on the Ritcher scale.

Luckily, there's no reported damage or casualities.

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Myanmar too had their share of 3-days of mourning. But contrast that with the mourning in China, we can already guess how much resentment there are among the Burmese.

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Meanwhile, it seems that Chinese has a amazing will to live. More than a week after the terrible earthquake at Sichuan, there are still survivors being found, albeit tapering off. Here's an account of one survivor. The death toll now tops at 40 000.

As China struggles to house her homeless quake victims, all of us looking at this webpage are probably seated in a comfy chair, with a solid roof over our heads, as well as knowledge that food and water is within reach.

With more calls for help, shouldn't we all do something?

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It is extremely depressing to read the news. While we have unavoidable natural disasters taking thousands of lives away, we have people fighting each other and have no idea how precious life is.

Although I personally do not believe the John Titor story fully, but it seems highly probably that if we continue to live the way we are living now, doomsday is not far from us.

The Earth is breaking apart without our help. We have done enough to destroy it, but when we start to learn to clear our own shit?

To end off, here's a verse for thought:

If you observe the tree or the grass,
Without knowing it, they exhibit different types and kinds.
There are many different species.

Then observe beetles and moths or small insects like ants;
They exhibit different types and kinds.
There are many different species.

And in the four-footed creatures, both great and small,
They exhibit different types and kinds.
There are many different species.

Observe creatures that crawl on their bellies, snakes and reptiles,
They exhibit different types and kinds.
There are many different species.

Observe fish and those that have the water as their home;
They exhibit different types and kinds.
There are many different species.

Observe birds on the wings, those that travel through the sky.
They too exhibit different types and kinds.
There are many different species.

In these creatures types and kinds can be seen;
In humans no such types or kinds can be seen.

Not in hair or head, not in ears or eyes,
Not in mouth or nose, lips or eyebrows
Is there any great difference.

Not in neck or shoulder, not in abdomen or chest,
Not in genitals is there any great difference.

Not in hands or feet, not in fingers or nails,
Not in calves, thighs or complexion
Are there different types or kinds as there are with other creatures.

Human types do not differ greatly as other species do.
The differences between humans are only differences of convention.

Sn.601-611

Innocent Question 83

2008-05-20T17:22:00.001+08:00

When you type "haha" or put a laughing emoticon in your chat windows, do you actually laugh or smile at the computer screen?

I do. ^^

A rainbow from you, a school for them

2008-05-20T17:20:00.004+08:00

Hi all,

Please put a rainbow in your MSN nick! $0.20 RMB will be donated (I have no idea why it's RMB)! The money will go towards the building of a school called 彩虹学校 for the little children in Sichuan. They lost their school, their teacher and many of their schoolmates.

They need a future.

And the future lies in your nick! ^^

Major earthquake part 2?

2008-05-20T10:01:00.005+08:00

CNA: Survivors evacuating onto open areas after warnings of major aftershock of 6 to 7!

CNN: Major after-shock 'likely'

Oh no... to those planning to go Sichuan, please avoid! >.< Singaporeans felt Sumatra earthquake!

3 minutes of silence

2008-05-19T14:56:00.006+08:00

As the death toll crept to a deadly (pun unintended) number, China is officially mourning for the Sichuan earthquake victims for three days.

And at 1428, exactly a week after the powerful quake hit Sichuan, all in China observed three minutes of silence.

Staying in Shanghai for the past months has made me more Singaporean than ever, but at the same time, I grew to like the bustling city and developing country, flaws, problems and all.

And so we mourned. We observed silence.

In the minutes before 1428, my office had someone counting down. Chattering can be heard throughout, the atmosphere somewhat awkwardly light. But the moment the siren went off, the office was dead silent.

Spare for the air siren in the distance.

We stood by the window at 7th storey, some looking down while others looking far and beyond. The cars on the highway slowed, snailed and stopped. The policeman standing at the chevron markings took off his cap and lowered his head. Everything came to a standstill. Knowing that somewhere, trading has stopped, the Olympic torch relay suspended and someone just closed his eyes for the last time under the rubbles...

I felt like crying.

The 3 minutes flew past. But for those trapped under the rubbles at Sichuan, even 1 mintue make a difference between life and death. Our 3 minutes of silence extended beyond, just like how we hope the many lives and survivors at Sichuan can hang on and be strong.

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On a sidenote, China has called off entertainment programmes on TV, as well as ceased operations of entertainment businesses in Shanghai.

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Update: More bad news, by CNN. Mud flow buried about 200 relief workers. *sigh*

Olympic torch relay suspended

2008-05-19T10:18:00.005+08:00

China will begin mourning today, 1428, exactly one week after the devastating earthquake at Sichuan, China.

The mourning will take place over three days. The Olympic torch relay will be suspended. The torch is due to be in the eastern cities of Ningbo and Jiaxing in Zhejiang Province on Monday, then in Shanghai on Tuesday and Wednesday.

China doesn't have Vesak Day holiday like Singapore, and neither have the Chinese heard of the important day. But coincidentally, they decided to start mourning on Vesak Day.

Bear in mind and pray for the suffering.

The fire stops burning
The people lose their smiles
But the warmth of unity
Like the white lotus' purity
Brings cheers and relief to all

Happy Vesak 2008!

2008-05-19T00:09:00.003+08:00

On this important day, I will be reminded of the Great B who attained enlightenment and entered the final journey into Nirvana.

On this important day, I welcome Buddhism with double the open hearts and contentment.

On this important day, I pray for all who are suffering, for them to be relieved from the cycle of suffering.

On this important day, as well as every other day, I strive to praise the Great B in my action, speech and thought.

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Interestingly, I found this while surfing around Wikipedia. It's about the physical characteristics of the Buddha, specifically, 32 signs of the Great B.

<3

Olympic flame put out at Wenzhou, China

2008-05-18T16:28:00.006+08:00

The Straits Times

May 18, 2008

Olympic flame put out on China relay: report

BEIJING - THE Olympic torch, which had been passing through China with little trouble after protests at several relay stops abroad, had to be put out due to an over-enthusiastic crowd, state press said on Sunday.

In the eastern city of Wenzhou on Saturday, crowds broke through security cordons on both sides of the street during the torch relay and crammed into the middle of the road, the Beijing Youth Daily said.

The flame was temporarily extinguished and the torchbearer stopped due to safety considerations, shortening the relay, the newspaper reported.

Few such incidents reported on the torch relay route in China, which has been closely controlled to avoid a repeat of protests that marred the international leg of the torch's journey to Beijing.

Pro-Tibet demonstrators disrupted the relay in London, Paris and San Francisco to protest against China's crackdown on unrest in the Himalayan region, which broke out in mid-March and spread to neighbouring regions.

The torch was put out several times in the chaotic relay through Paris. It was also extinguished once briefly in the southern Chinese boomtown of Shenzhen, reports said.

The state-run Beijing Youth Daily was quick to reprimand the unruly crowd in Wenzhou, in a clear order to people in other cities and provinces to stay calm when welcoming the torch.

'We hope that crowds along the relay route will be able to respect public order and uphold the smooth running of the relay when they enthusiastically come to watch the flame. More disappointments must not happen,' the paper said.

China has hoped that the Olympics would symbolise the country's rise on the global stage and the protests overseas led to an anti-Western backlash. -- AFP

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The 'golden hours' for rescue at Sichuan is over, but there are still survivors being discovered and rescued. ^^ All hope is not lost!

On a different note, the news has moved to report 'touching stories' on specific indivdual rescues. QueenPig shall now provide updates on the earthquake only when there are more 'hard news', which I hope there won't, 'cos that will probably mean something bad happened. Again.

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Bad mouth me. *sigh*

CNN: Strong aftershock early today at 1 a.m., news of damaged dam means many were evacuated.

Post-quake news (IV)

2008-05-17T11:39:00.002+08:00

1. CNA: Singapore, Japan, Korean and Russia join in the rescue

2. CNA: Strong aftershock of 5.9 increase difficulty of rescues

3. CNA: Singapore aids arrive in China

4. CNN: China earthquake maps

5. CNN: Appreciating and cherishing

6. The Straits Times: 1-child policy made is worse

7. The Straits Times: Pick and choose?

Psychic, time-travel or mere gibberish?

2008-05-15T13:35:00.004+08:00

Remember my previous post on the 'predictions' made by a woman in future?

Apparently, it's a guy named John Titor, not a woman. He's from 2036, not 2030. And he said U.S. will be divided into 5 parts, with much internal strife.

Read more! Here're some links:

John Titor's Official Website
In the forums
Wikipedia knows everything!

And once again, peace! ^^

With sun rays on my shoulders,
And morning breeze in my hair.
With little raindrops on my palms,
And birds singing for my ears.
With sand between my toes,
And rainbows within reach.
With all these I want to keep,
And so I pray for world peace.