Movie-Marathon Alert!

Today was like any movie-goer's dream come true. Today was something like a "movie-marathon". To sum up today in one word-"madness". I had taken the liberty upon muself to watch whatever VCD's or DVD's which I had missed out.

Why today?
Why the sudden the instinctive reaction?
Besides the fact that the New Year is fast approaching in less than a few hours time, I was simply
[and honestly]
...bored.

I was somewhat
s i c k
of waking up everyday of the holidays
at close to 1.00pm[much to the anguish of my mum!].
Besides, I had already done whatever "school things" to do earlier .
Studying, studying, doing homework and studying some more is pretty unhealthy a diet for a guy like me.[cue sarcastic face]

Hence, I decided to do everything that I hadn't done for fun[and I mean FUN] today. This may seem a little chaotic, when considering that I just finished gaming on my PC for over 4 hours, stuffed myself with gluttenous rice [ chicken rice to be exact] and spend the rest of the day running around the house like some hyperactive weirdo. Hmmm, quite a mouthful eh? But it's true. Spending the whole day [and only the whole of today] to relax for a bit. I just couldn't get myself into the mood for some quite revision. Anyway, I'm hoping to stay up late to catch the 55 hour movie marathon [ yess, a real movie marathon] on Channel 5.

Oh yeah! I almost forgot about my New Year Resolutions!! And I only have about 1 and a 1/2 hours left to do it before the clock hits 12.[ cue loud screaming and a shocked face]

The "Flatulence" Strikes Back!

At exactly 1.15p.m. today, I noticed that something was amiss. Besides the fact that my computer had a sudden "seizure" ( it turned on and restarted by itself), something else seemed very wrong. And then, I heard it in the distance. The sound of the motor being switched on and...well that was it because within the next 15 seconds, the whole carpark just outside my flat had become a smoky graveyard. This is just the thing someone needs to see after waking up late and sticking his or her head out of the window to get some fresh air. Just the thing I needed to send me into a state of panic!
My mum is pretty fussy about the way everything in the house should be. Hence, I did not want to give her a very early birthday present by letting in a big stinkbomb into the house. And what a stench! The mere presence of it scared away even the most peaceful of residents in the trees nearby [ by the way, this stinkbomb is actually the pesticide thing that the people will spray to get rid of the mosquito infestations.] I panicked as I quickly raced to close all windows, the front door and make sure there wasn't any available nook or cranny for the smoke to get through. As you well know, such a feat is nearely impossible [ given the human reaction time and the overall structure of any given house] Thus, for the next 5 minutes or so I coped with the stinkbomb in the house. Man I couldn't breathe! But thank heavens for the theory of diffusion, for without it I would be wearing nose-plugs right now.
Phew! I didn't expect the arrival of the "mosquito-man" to be so sudden. I mean it's the holidays. A time for cheer. A time for joy. A time for relaxation. Definitely not a time to run away from the "flatulence" of the "mosquito-man"!

Tsunami Aftermath: A Glimpse...

The carnage left behind by the Tsunami. Two words---utterly tragic. Overturned cars, busted bulidings, rubble and mass flooding make up the perfect recipe for this disaster.

The Tsunami Affair

Good news: 1> My headache is gone.
2> My Holiday assignments are ready to hand in.
Bad news: 1> Forgot about my Tamil Project
2> BIG HEADACHE !
and 3> The Tsunami Aftermath...

I was completely shell-shocked upon learning that over 5000 people have died at the hands of this sudden sweeping terror. Villages have been destroyed. People have died, some have been wounded while others can't believe that they survived this disaster at the price of losing those who they held dear.

I was really uneasy after watching the footage showing piles and piles of dead bodies being stacked in hospitals. Never have I seen such nightmarish scenes before in my life. One can only offer mere condolences and pity to the victims of this whole "Tsunami Affair". But who can give them back what they have lost? Some of these survivors lost their children, while others simply lost everything in the process. Homes, food, shelters, even their own families - all gone. It was certainly heartwrenching to see some victims cry their hearts out, over the now-dead bodies of their dear ones. Singapore was certainly lucky to have escaped this, as she was sheltered by bigger countries in the region-Malaysia, Indonesia and India are some examples.

Due to a massive earthquake in Indonesia, the shockwaves produced passed on their kinetic energy to the water currents in the sea. As such, these currents moved at high speeds towards the shore, sweeping any unsuspecting people away in a flash. Hence, this was why many fisherman, who slept in their boats which were very near the shore, fell victim to the Tsunami. In India's case, a second Tsunami is predicted to happen.

With all this said, it is definitely best to adopt having an early warning system to help the people escape. Still the destruction of homes, the dillemma many are in and the overall situation in the affected regions may worsen as many fera the second coming of the Tsunami. For the rest of us here, let us all help in whatever way we can. Be it by donations or by any other way.

"How does this benefit me without burning a hole in my pocket eh?", the occasional smart alec might ask. Reason 1> You get that warm fuzzy feeling inside of you after doing good.
Reason 2> You don't have to donate big amounts. Not that I'm asking you that you have to,but only if you can afford it.Of course, there are many reasons why one should lend a helping hand, be it helping other countries or otherwise.

Right now, I'm helping by airing my view on this, so that you the reader will atleast gainan insight on what's happening around the world (instead of sitting on my duff and playing on the computer all day long!!) Hopefully, this will be the last of the disasters that Mother Nature has instore for this year, and also I would like to give my condolences to the victims of the Tsunami devastation. May you all find peace and happiness in the New Year. God bless.

The T Syndrome

I have always been a victim of this strange but common phenomenon that everyone else experiences- the one that I have deliberately labelled " The T Syndrome". In this case, this syndrome has latched onto me like a leech for the past hours that have gone by today. Even now, I can sense its presence as something like an ghost playing hide-and-seek. This syndrome has made me lose focus on things. It started this morning @ 7.30 am, when I reported at school for my usual CCA practice. Having games like badminton, soccer and basketball before practice always served as an added bonus for attending the practices. My niche is in playing badminton. Atleast I thought I was, until I got thrashed by the juniors today. As an added reward for my poor playing, I sustained an overstretched arm. Ohh the agony! [ just being sarcastic here :) ]. Then , on the way home, the bus i usually took took a different route! Imagine my surprise when I ended up at Kallang Sea Sports Club (which is quite a LONG WAY from home). Then the ardous journey began as I, the guy who just realised that he boarded the wrong bus, started on the way home. There were a couple of times when I heard loud screeching noises along the rugged road, fearing that maybe some vehicles had gotten into an accident.

-----------------------> 1 and a 1/2 hrs later....

I was parched. I began to succumm to the T syndrome as my mind began to wander and my legs started to protest by not co-operating. The glaring sun was too much for me as I seldom get into situations like this, but when I do, it's intentional. Thus I was totally unprepared for what Mother Nature had in store for me. Luckily it didn't rain, otherwise I would have been as wet as bulldog spit. After "trekking" for so long, familiar sights came into view. I had made it! Instantly, I raced towards that familiar bus-stop (the one at Kallang MRT, infront of good 'ol Macdonald's) and boarded the correct bus. Reaching home, you would think my troubles were over. That I had finally won the long fought battle against the T syndrome. I thought so too....

-----------------------> While chatting with friends on MSN, and fragging mates on Quake3..

"Tis' the season of giving! Tis' the season to be jolly! Merry Christmas!"
That's what good 'ol Saint Nick (a.k.a. Santa Claus) says every christmas. I'm guessing that the T syndrome decided to live it up during this "season of giving", by giving it's host ( me) a whopping headache!!! What's worse is that it doesn't seem to be going away...(Syndrome: 1 point, poor Blogger: a big zero). Well, looks like I got my Christmas present early(even though I don't celebrate Christmas), and I'm just going to hope for the best. So to all my fellow bloggers and you the reader, "Have a Merry Christmas! Cause you only get to be merry once!".

Your's Truly,
A VERY Grumpy Santa

* In case you're wondering, the "T" in the T syndrome stands for troubling. The author is now seeking medical attention for his headache, and is currently looking for a lawyer to address his brutal treatment by the T syndrome in court. He also wants Santa Claus to be his witness at the trial.

First Post...First Experience...

I always wanted to create my own personal (but not too private) website on something as vast as the internet. I always wanted to find a place to voice my views, air my opinions on matters that I like and dislike.

By the way I already have another blog up on the net (qazywasy.blogspot.com) where you, the reader, will find my own originally conceived poems and sketches. But in the case of this blog,

I want to make use of what I think a blog should be (or could be)----to present my daily life and routine by posting at random. As such, u may not not find this blog regularly updated. But this is only due to the lack of time I have to do this, no other excuses. Being the first post on this blog, I originally planned to make a short, yet reasonable post. But, this is just not my style and way of expressing my views.

Thus, thru this first post I lay before me my groundwork upon which, this blog will grow and, eventually blossom of fond and not-so-fond memories of my life. Well, let's see how far I go...