Language of Dreams: 2009

7:50 AM

What to do when u're sad? xD

Posted by Han

The Five Stages Of Drunkeness

Stage 1 - CLEVER

This is when you suddenly become an expert on every subject in the known universe. You know you know everything and you want to pass on your knowledge to anyone who will listen. At this stage you are always right. And, of course, the person you are talking to is very wrong. This makes for an interesting argument when both parties are CLEVER.

Stage 2 - ATTRACTIVE

This is when you realize that you are the most ATTRACTIVE person in the entire bar and that everyone fancies you. You can go up to a perfect stranger knowing that they fancy you and really want to talk to you. Bear in mind that you are still CLEVER, so you can talk to this person about any subject under the sun.

Stage 3 - RICH

This is when you suddenly become the RICHEST person in the room. You can buy drinks for the entire bar because you have a bottomless wallet. You can also make bets at this stage because of course you are still CLEVER so, naturally, you will always win. Anyway, it doesn't matter how much you bet because you are RICH. You will also buy drinks for everyone that you fancy, in the knowledge that you are clearly the most ATTRACTIVE person present.

Stage 4 - INVINCIBLE

You are now ready to pick fights with anyone and everyone, especially those with whom you have been betting or arguing. This is because you are now INVINCIBLE. At this point you can also go up to the partners of the people who you fancy and challenge them to a battle of wits or strength. You have no fear of losing this battle, because as well as being INVINCIBLE you are CLEVER, you're RICH and you're more ATTRACTIVE than them anyway.

Stage 5 - INVISIBLE

This is the final stage of drunkenness. At this point you can do anything, because you are now INVISIBLE. You can dance on a table to impress the people who you fancy because the rest of the people in the room cannot see you. You can also snob the face off them for the same reason. You are also INVISIBLE to the people who want to fight you. You can walk through the street singing at the top of your lungs because no one can see or hear you and because you're still CLEVER you know all the words.

THE FIVE STAGES OF SOBERING UP

Stage 1 - STUPID

As you regain consciousness and begin to enjoy the headache, the churning stomach and the cold sweats, you realize that you have lost not only several hours of your life, but also the ability to concentrate on anything at all. You are now STUPID and will remain so for a minimum of 12 hours.

Stage 2 - UGLY

Never entirely happy with the effects of the bathroom mirror, the first thing you are horrified to discover is that you have now become even UGLIER than you previously thought possible. Not only have you got bloodshot eyes and a glorious collection of spots but you are shaking so much that your grandfather probably looks healthier. Unfortunately you are still too STUPID to know better than to try to shave while still shaking.

Stage 3 - POOR

Having crawled out of bed and got dressed, you are about to shamble out the door when you discover that the money that was to last you the week is now missing from your wallet. Being STUPID, you have no idea what happened to it but the traces of pizza on your clothes allow the possibility that you might have treated everyone to a takeout at some point. Alternatively your pocket could have been picked or you might have given the taxi driver a fifty dollar note by mistake.
Rationionalizing that you couldn't possibly have been that STUPID and that you would remember being robbed, you come to believe that you were the only one who bought any food or drinks all night and start to loathe all your friends.

Stage 4 - FRAGILE

As you are now STUPID, UGLY and POOR, your consequently FRAGILE self-esteem plummets. Your already FRAGILE physical condition ensures that you feel liable to shatter if anyone even speaks to you.

Stage 5 - CONSPICUOUS

This is the final stage of sobering up. Unfortunately, everyone can spot this CONSPICUOUS condition and its cause from a great distance. Even worse, they know that they can complete your misery by making fun of you, and that you are too STUPID to retaliate, too FRAGILE to hit them, too POOR to bribe them and too UGLY to hide.

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10:20 AM

Discuss: Rules and Regulation

Posted by wj

How much is truly too much? When do officials go to far in their effort to enforce rules? How rigid should the system of order be? Would a sweet really cause the downfall of SMRT as we know it?

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12:15 AM

appreciating the little things

Posted by Noella

~ appreciating the little things

the little chameleon that runs across my path and climbs up the tree and then out of sight as i headed out from my client's place,
children streaming out from school and absolutely raucous and out of control, walking, running and obstructing my way, the happiness palpable in the air,
a hot day that makes one feel sticky and wish that there is aircon everywhere,
the bus that took some time to come amid the heavy traffic,
and me finally taking a rest on that cool transportation, moving towards a cooler place, my office

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11:14 AM

Janice & Sonia

Posted by Han

Came across this, so decided to share with u guys.
Wah steady lah chio n talented... I like!! ^^

Translated Lyrics(credits to JS):

A long long time ago
from a place called heaven,
a divine plan was made
just for you.

God looked down upon you
and said, "This is good.
With my own two hands,
I have made you more precious
than anything in this world.
I rejoice because of you
and I love you."

We love you and bless you.

Meaningful eh..

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6:14 AM

Discussion

Posted by f|0

I got remembered of this song we learn in primary school..
Nobody likes me, everybody hates me,
Guess I'll go and eat some worms,
long, thin, slimy ones; short, fat, juicy ones,
Itsy, bitsy, fuzzy wuzzy worms.

Down goes the first one, down goes the second one,
Oh how they wiggle and squirm.
Up comes the first one, up comes the second one,
Oh how they wiggle and squirm.

Friends say making-up is a form of politeness to others, giving a "polished finish", it can be fun making-up, playing around with colours,and some say it's an art-a skill and a craft. Without foundation/powder, the feeling of stickiness and the oil produced by the glands/hormones may be a little uncomfortable. Oil blotter is not good for the face as more oil will be produced after using it. Women have worn make-up for centuries and as girls grow up to a lady, self-awareness is born. Society is partly why women put on make-up. Otherwise, based on each unique personality and character, some girls feel more confident by putting make-up, perfume, accessories and dress well (does not have to follow the fashion) to look good. It cannot be explained but felt solely by that individual. Just the same as why men put aftershave. Part of good grooming. To look beautiful is however not as important as the person you are, the inside... and learning and doing things to cultivate the soul. :) Most men look at other pretty and beautiful women (some are even attached or married) That is a reason why outward presentation is important...

First impression is important in the working life...especially in interviews. Inner presentation is even more important. Both go hand in hand. Botox injections and plastic surgery done for one's career, for example look at celebrities around.We can easily pick few out of 20 who does either one. If it's for a personal reason, it could be vanity or for men? -.- They have waste their money on these in exchange for other things that cannot be bought for money...

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9:26 PM

Discuss: Outward presentation

Posted by wj

I was thinking of writing an article analysing the outward appearance. But I think it is better to leave it to discussion. The floor is open to the bold, the silly, and the downright ridiculous.

Why do we waste money on makeup, accessories, fashionable clothes, or to a greater extent of plastic surgery and botox injections? Is the first impression really that important? Does making oneself presentable a form of self-assurance or self-confidence? Why waste several hundred dollars on something branded(i.e. specs... lol)?

P.S. Where is Joyce, Linda and Laiteck?

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11:35 PM

Random

Posted by f|0

Joke of The Day fish and worms

Peter: John, if you had eaten more fish, you will not need to wear spectacles now.
John: Why?
Peter: Cats eat fish. Have you seen any cats wearing spectacles? Ha! Ha!
John: ( Angry ) Hey Peter, haven't you always wanted to fly?
Peter: Yes! Of course!
John: Then you should eat more worms.
Peter: ( Surprise ) Why?
John: Well, birds eat worms. And They can fly. Ha! Ha! Ha!

Joy Is My Compass

Ahoy mates! Arrrr, it looks like matey be talking happiness. This be good! ~ Joy and happiness walk in tune.

It all begins like this...
"Pick out a treat," I offered four-year-old Crystal at the candy display. Quickly she grabbed a packet of M&M's with one hand and Mars bar with the other.
"You can have only one," I told her.
"Eenie, meenie, miney, moe," she counted, finally landing on the M&M's.
"Okay, we get the M&M's, " I confirmed.
Immediately, Crystal threw the M&M's back in the bin and clutched the Mars bar. " I want this one."
Within our hearts, each of us knows what we really wants. While our mind and emotions may go through all manner of drama and machinations, when we are confronted with the reality of choice, our heart will speak. Sometimes it is only when we receive what we do not want that we recognize what we do want.
When confronted with a difficult decision, flip a coin and imagine that you will be committed to the alternative the spin lands on. Then notice your gut reaction to the result. If you feel delighted, that is your path. If you are disappointed, go with the other alternative. Joy is the best compass.

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5:37 AM

How to be Happy

Posted by wj

Don't you think this is a strange post? How to be happy? It sounds like I am trying to be a motivational speaker all of a sudden. Many people have their own ideas of what happiness is. Could it be hanging out with friends? The act of making love? Letting your hair loose to the beat of the funkiest tunes? Even the idea of being alone could equate to pure bliss for some individuals.

But I am not providing solutions to individuals on how to be happy. At least not in the short term run of things. I am giving long term solutions in helping your life become a little more joyful, to set a course sailing to 'better lands', so to speak. True happiness as stated above depends on the individual, but perhaps a little change of perspective might go a long way in our journey to find this elusive 'happiness'.

So what gives me the right to provide such advice in the first place? I'm a pretty happy-go-lucky guy. I hope. I'm pretty contented with my life, much of that is a result of how I see or view things. Is that enough?

1. Don't care what other people think

It is strange. Human beings who aim to be the same or similar are so completely different and unique. Yet, faced with an issue, the thoughts vary from person to person, in small ways or large. Therefore, in a course to be happy, which in itself a unique road for each individual, there will come a time of inevitable conflict. Therefore, this journey, specific to you and you only is a boast of the spiritual individuality we each possess.

For a most common of examples, a parent prohibiting a son or a daughter to take up a career that he/she loves, perhaps setting a path pre-built for the young child. What if this person does not wish to follow that path? Hence my advice on the first point.

Conflict leads to a state of being 'unhappy'. But we are looking for a being content in the longer term. For the short term will definitely pull up surprises of many sorts, the long term is far easier to shape and control.

Of course, im not asking everyone to exclude everyone else from their lives. Take in what others have to say. Turn it around, flip it, examine it carefully and consider it. If you like what you see, accept it and adopt it. If not, do not be afraid to turn it away, no matter who says it. Which leads me to my second point...

2. Avoid being close minded

To be close-minded is to shut your mind to the dizzying array of choices life presents to us. In a way, life itself is a series of choices, and being close-minded is the most effective ways to shut away most options. Even the options that may best suit you or one that you may enjoy the most.

How do we become close-minded? From birth, our minds open to the world as a clean sheet. No knowledge of anything, no prejudices, no morals. But as we grow up and learn these knowledge, prejudices and morals, our minds subsequently take it as truth. Ironclad, irreversible truth. And in so doing, we close up our minds to what we consider as inappropriate, or foolish or immoral.

For example, homosexuality. If one learnt that taking part in homosexuality or knowing a homosexual is unethical, be it from our parents, our friends or our teachers, especially at a young age, we close of our minds to the avenue. We will view gays with a different light. We will see them as people who lose themselves in immoral acts. We confuse what is right to what we think is right, the basis of self-righteousness.

Many of things we have come to accept as truth from birth has to be closely examined to understand if those ethics or prejudices is who we are. In so doing, perhaps we would make friends with homosexuals, instead of being affronted by them; or respect another person's religion; or maybe, god forbid, understand a little of the human race a little more. And as a result of this understanding, we appreciate human nature and yourself as a whole. And be much happier for it. All in all, it is about trying to...

3. Look at the bigger picture

Looking at what you are doing as a part of a whole, and not as a sum of itself. And in so doing, we realise that certain things we argue, gossip and gripe about is comparatively insignificant and petty. This is not an easy perspective to adopt, especially when troubles and problems seem to blow up in your face, making it especially difficult to look past.

So how do we do so? First, try not to see the problem at hand. Go and enjoy a small pleasure that distracts you or calms you down. A cup of coffee perhaps, or smelling of roses, even backpacking to somewhere exotic or familiar. And as you do so, take note of your surroundings and try to take pleasure in it. The feel of the breeze, the smell of coffee, the rush of adventure? Let your mind dwell in that pleasure and let your thoughts expand. And after you do so, take a peek at the problem. Just a peek. And try to see it in a different perspective. Does it seem smaller to you somewat? Does it have a silver lining within there? Maybe even a solution?

This perspective is not only useful in dealing with problems, but also helps a great deal in understanding your own psyche, and the ever-frightening philosophical questions of life.

4. Death is a natural aspect of life.

Many of us fear death. I did, once upon a time, and probably still do. To face one's mortality is like facing a great darkness, completely unknown.However, as frightening as the unknown might be, death is the one great truth of all. So we must accept it, in its whole.

So lets take a look at how we try to delay death. We concern ourselves with our health, we worry about how we appear. Do I seem older to you? Eating that will give you cancer. Lose weight, now! These efforts can sometimes go overboard to being overzealousness and unnecessary worry. Life becomes a list of prohibitions and caution.

That makes life a little more stale and boring. In the face of death, which we eventually face, would you prefer to be fat person who is a connoisseur of taste galore or a health nut who eats only one or two food groups? This, of course, links back to point number 2.

5. Enjoy what you do.

To do so, would pertain to 2 things. To make the choices in actions which you prefer, or to find enjoyment in a current job. To make the happier choice is left to the individual on which they prefer, such as the age old question: Would you prefer a miserable job with higher pay or a happy job for far less?

However, the choice to be happy is often unavailable, and we are forced to make do with more miserable choices. Which is where the latter comes in to play. How do you find enjoyment in your work that may be dull or stressful. This is where the first 4 points definitely come into play. Look at your well-being. You are most probably alive and well, and will continue to live so. Check. You have time to enjoy small pleasures. Check. You have friends and family that are care for you. Check. Now, ask yourself, is this job really that bad? If so, is there any way to make it better? For example, is there a way to make a dull job more interesting? Or a stressful job less stressful?

Often in life, when it is all said and done, we look back on past struggles and realise that somehow, we actually enjoyed ourselves. That we learned and we matured in the process of these struggles, which counts for something.

6. Expand yourself

Now, if life is all about choices, then how do you make life better? Quite simply, increase the number of choices. This is a proactive and invigorating approach to life.

Do not be afraid to learn something new. Acquire a new skill. Speak a new language. Talk to people, all sorts of people. Try and get to know them. Bend the rules, or even break them. Read and gain knowledge. Form opinions and debate. Then accept new opinions or hod fast to yours. Find out what is going around you. Solve problems or irrelevant puzzles. Travel. Experience.

Don't find excuses for not doing any of those things. Do not think you are always right, for right and wrong in life doesn't really matter. Be confident, but not arrogant. Be brash yet insightful; strong, yet accepting.Learn to do your best, prepare for the worst, and always be pleasantly surprised. Look out at the world, full with challenges, emotion and people and give it a big smile.

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4:48 AM

我的心，好平静~

Posted by kar~ ♥

as u have probably seen on my msn nick, that i'm in a very nice and happy mood today... none of u can probably guess why.

nope, i've not (yet) gotten my promotion, nor pay raise.. neither did my boss praise me..

and if u vaguely remember, i was in my worst of moods for the past few days~ because of some huge thing that happened which turned my life around.

but...

u know, in dramas, we always see scenarios where ppl have to face a huge traumatising experience, and then lose their memory. selectively, i mean.
the person wakes up from unconsciousness and remembers everything BUT that incident and everything relating to it. the doctor calls it: Selective Amnesia.

i was wishing for it yesterday and~ poof!
today the memory is gone. not totally though.

and i am so amazed by the lengths that the human brain can go to in order to save the entire person.

what do i mean by 'the memory is gone'?

today, early in the morning at work, i felt extremely light and perky. even the routine jobs were enjoyable. i even wondered why, what has caused this sudden change in mood. then i figured that it was because i was sick, down with flu and sore throat, feeling light-headed, floating around and so i was very relaxed.

but then, throughout the whole day, that incident didn't even crossed my mind! i realised this when i was on the transport going home, when i suddenly felt a little sad. as i stared blankly out of the window, i felt sadder and sadder. but nothing came to mind. it was as if i had experienced something really bad but i couldn't picture it in my head.

the only thing i can think of was someone i really cared abt is gone, will never ever come back again.. slowly his image began to form.. then i realised, that in my subconscious state of mind, my memory has changed.. and i like that memory so much better. at the very least, all the bad things about that person has been forgotten by me, and only the good things and memories are left behind. left behind by that someone whom i really cared for. the only thing is that he is now gone.. never gonna come back to my side ever again. no more anger, no more disappointment.. only sadness. in my world now, he don't exist anymore. so if i happen to see 'him' in the future, to me, that's just someone who looks very much like him. and if he ever cross my mind, i will be able to smile.. even if i cry when i am reminded of him, it is because i am missing him. so badly cuz i will never see him again.

u might think i've gone mad.

but to me, this is the only way. 因为我放不下。

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9:30 AM

Description Wanted!

Posted by wj

As you can see... the 'About Us' section on the top left hand corner is very empty. Give me a small write up on yourself to put there.

And who else is going to be involved in this blog? Give their personal blogs URL to put in the 'Links' section.

I was thinking of adding a media section for our videos and pictures etc... give me what you can and I'll see what I can do to improve this community blog!

Cheers~ :)

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9:27 AM