Wednesday, February 28, 2007

BADGE

....psychoanalyze yourself....


Yesterday evening I was at Suria KLCC. There was a small incident. Quite peculiar actually. I was almost passing the escalator and suddenly I heard screams. I saw a man tumbling down the escalator, from one floor up, crashing into everyone in his path. Boy, did he fell. Must have hurt. Hopefully no one else was injured. Didn't know what that was all about. Is it possible that he was running away from something or someone, or maybe just plain clumsy?

On a lighter note, here's something to entertain yourself when you have time to spare (if you're reading this, I reckon you do). Very simple, only need a pen and paper. When you're done, reveal your score (if you wish). So we can further amuse ourselves.

Go ahead. I know you are tempted to take this quiz. I scored a 42.


1. When do you feel your best?

a) in the morning
b) during the afternoon & early evening
c) late at night

2. You usually walk....

a) fairly fast, with long steps
b) fairly fast, with short, quick steps
c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
d) less fast, head down
e) very slowly

3. When talking to people you....


a) stand with your arms folded
b) have your hands clasped
c) have one or both your hands on your hips
d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with....


a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b) your legs crossed
c) your legs stretched out or straight
d) one leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with....


a) a big, appreciative laugh
b) a laugh, but not a loud one
c) a quiet chuckle
d) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you....


a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted. Do you....


a) welcome the break
b) feel extremely irritated
c) vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most?

a) red or orange
b) black
c) yellow or light blue
d) green
e) dark blue or purple
f) white
g) brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep, you lie....

a) stretched out on your back
b) stretched out face down on your stomach
c) on your side, slightly curled
d) with your head on one arm
e) with your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are....

a) falling
b) fighting or struggling
c) searching for something or somebody
d) flying or floating
e) you usually have dreamless sleep
f) your dreams are always pleasant



POINTS:

1. a) 2 b) 4 c) 6
2. a) 6 b) 4 c) 7 d) 2 e) 1
3. a) 4 b) 2 c) 5 d) 7 e) 6
4. a) 4 b) 6 c) 2 d) 1

5. a) 6 b) 4 c) 3 d) 5 e) 2
6. a) 6 b) 4 c) 2
7. a) 6 b) 2 c) 4
8. a) 6 b) 7 c) 5 d) 4 e) 3 f) 2 g) 1
9. a) 7 b) 6 c) 4 d) 2 e) 1
10. a) 4 b) 2 c) 3 d) 5 e) 6 f) 1


Now add up the total number of points.

OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care". You're seen as vain, self-centered, and someone who is extremely domineering. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.

51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful and practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest....Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friend.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It'd really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything. They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.


DISCLAIMER:

....if you feel any discontentment, just redo the test la....
....if it gives the same score over and over again, well, take a minute and think about it....
HIGH


Beautiful dawn
Lights up the shore for me
There is nothing else in the world
I'd rather wake up and see (with you)

Beautiful dawn
I'm just chasing time again
Thought I would die a lonely man
in endless night

But now I'm high
Running wild among all the stars above
Sometimes it's hard to believe
you remember me

Beautiful dawn
Melt with the stars again
Do you remember the day
when my journey began?

Will you remember the end (of time)?

Beautiful dawn
You're just blowing my mind again
Thought I was born to endless night
until you shine

High
Running wild among all the stars above
Sometimes it's hard to believe
you remember me

Will you be my shoulder
when I'm grey and older?

Promise me tomorrow starts with you

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER


I'm just staring at the glass partition in my office. I really need to take a breather. Because I'm just not interested today.

............................................................

My yearnings: -

1. A stranger's acknowledging smile, both pleasing and sweet, to perk up the day.

2. Oh, how I miss lugging a camera around. I don't like an imaginary viewfinder anymore.

3. A new pair of heels - sexy, divalicious red.

I still have a newspaper article on my notice board from 2005. I need to get it down soon.

I missed the Muse concert. And I don't want to go through the agony of knowing what fun everybody else had.

Sometimes, your mind just goes blank.

Sometimes, your body refuses to react.

Sometimes, your soul needs escape.

*sigh*

Time to head for the coffee machine.


Maybe I'll have luck with the stranger there.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

YOU GIVE ME SOMETHING

....beautiful day for a walk at the Sunday bazaar....


Today, I'm feeling an intense urgency to pick up where I left off in music. Going back for formal music classes has always been in my to do list for the past 10 years or so. Since I had to quit organ & piano classes a very, very, very long time ago, somehow it felt like a calling. A missing part of me that needs some rediscovering.

They say you're never too old.

I say pick up your butt and just go already!

Hmmmm....drums or guitars this time?

Saturday, February 24, 2007

WRITINGS ON THE WALL

....stuck in the office on a bright Saturday morning....


My first essay was written when I was 6. It was on a red and pink apple face-shaped notepad. The apple was smiling. I remember I wrote about Christmas, because I asked my mom how to spell 'Christmas'. I don't remember why I decided to write about Christmas though, it wasn't near December. But it was so gratifying, sitting there in our big living room (I was tiny, and the government quarters felt like a playground), that morning I can never forget.

I first picked up a paintbrush when I was about 7. My dad gave a set of three to me, together with a small drawing pad. The first thing I drew was a ball. I used the colour blue, red, yellow, white and black. That time I sat on the stairs at the far end of the house, near the kitchen. It was windy. I spent quite a while on that ball, until I was happy it was round enough. At 12, my teacher liked my painting of a carrot so much she showed it to the whole class as an example; explaining about shadow, colour tone and detail. I won't forget those moments too.


I'm one of those people who keep journals. I started when I was 11.

I'm also one who likes writing letters. Before there were e-mails, I find it most satisfying telling about what everyday life is like to faraway friends by writing them until my wrist hurts.

I still have an unfinished painting in my parent's house.

I've not gone back to my old journals or my letters or my painting. I'm happy that I don't throw them because somewhere there's something good worth remembering.

And I'm so forgetful nowadays.

Thursday, February 22, 2007

DUM DIDDLY
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Recently there was an uproar on a proposal by a respected (male) leader for women to wear chastity belts. First time I read it, I found it rather amusing.

I heard from a friend that the statement was later 'withdrawn' and 'it was just a joke'. Funny I found myself laughing to that statement instead.

Another friend commented that they just have too much time to spare.

It is interesting to find that these 'ideas' are on the rise these days. There is always a reason to point fingers at women. The most popular is on how or what women should be wearing. The degree of decency on a woman's clothing choice does not make her a saint, nor does it necessarily make her immoral. How you behave is more suggestive and revealing (pun intended).

Why not just propose for EVERYBODY to wear them?

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

PUT YOUR RECORDS ON


I just love the first working day right after a long holiday. Driving into the city is such a breeze. People are more pleasant (I hope, it's not even noon yet).

What did I do during the 4-day break?

Eat, sleep, drive to the airport, blog, watch tv, eat some more, watch tv some more until I got really tired and decided to spend the last day at the gym.

No more long breaks for another year now (oh no!)

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

STRANGE BREW

.....adding some spice



I haven't been here for SOOOO long. I don't know, failed everytime I tried logging in so I started another site. You guys can check it out at http://mackshutterbug.multiply.com. I've linked it to this site as well.

Anyway, I hope everybody's been doing great this year. 2006 has been a blast.

It's been great finding old friends again.

And I'm looking forward to meeting new friends.