Failed my driving test at the parking section. Not pissed about that though. Pissed that I waited from 8.30 till 3pm in the afternoon just to fail. =.= Damn you.

Whatever. Gonna get some shut eye now. Night all.

Loony Idiot

There's this guy in my class, who's a total loon. The first time he opened his mouth to speak, I had already decided to hate him for all eternity. With that annoying lisp of his and that obnoxiously loud voice that was so annoying like nail scrapping down on a chalkboard, he pissed me off.

'You! No group ah? Join my group!'

What. The. Hell. Who do you think you are?? You have no right to order me around, you puny little sorry excuse of a human. From that day on, I ignored him for all I was worth, which was difficult, because he was the self appointed 'leader' of the class. Yeah right, even a mentally challenged person would have been a better leader than this retard.

Then word of his infamy spread. He insulted one of my classmates by pretending to be all so superior just cause he was older than us. Fuck you. You can be 80 years old for all I care and you'll still be nothing in the eyes of everyone.

Today, his foul acts were finally exposed. Turns out, he created a few fake FB accounts to insult and harrass my other classmates. What the heck? Talk about split personality. The dude was crazy enough to be in a mental hospital, but nooo, he's even studying for a degree for psychology! Talk about poster child for insanity.

The next time I see you, you better hope I'm in a good mood. And you had better not try your stupid tricks with me, because believe me, I will use every possible power I have to destroy you over and over and over again, and get you deported back to your hometown, with a reputation as a lunatic. So beware. You cross our class, you effing DIE.

中国文化

Yeah..Title in Chinese. But I am not that confident to express what I'm about to say in Chinese, so English it is.

Chinese has never been my strong point. I've only managed to scrape a B through secondary school but it was enough for me. I mean, I wasn't going to be studying Chinese or whatever in university right?

But thanks to my Chinese teacher in Form 5, I started to appreciate the beauty of the Chinese language. The beauty of the way the characters are written, the way the poets injected the feeling into the poems, often so melancholic, so abstract.

I started to listen more to Chinese music. Not just Jay Chou. There's a channel 304 on Astro. On weekdays 6.18 to 6.48 pm, there's always this singing programme where they'll introduce Chinese and ethnic singers.

I've learned about many wonderful singers, like 宋祖英，腾格尔，凤凰传奇，李玉刚 and many more. 宋祖英 is a wonderful soprano singer, 腾格尔 is a Tibetian (I think) ethnic singer, same with 韩虹 and 凤凰传奇. 李玉刚 is an opera singer who is a guy, but impersonates a woman. If you've heard Chinese opera before, you'll know that the female parts are extremely high pitched. He. Is. Awesome.

I guess I've started to connect with China through her arts and music. I've never really seen China as my so-called motherland. Malaysia has always been my home, and always will be. But I think there's this connection that people feel since long, long ago with the place they originated from, maybe from they're ancestors. I don't know. But that's how I feel. And I'v always thought the Chinese language was extremely important in that Chinese people HAD to learn Chinese.

I suppose that's why I sort of looked down or despised those Chinese who either a) don't learn Chinese cause it's too 'hard' or b) learned Chinese but think English is 'cooler' and act like they don't know Chinese. It's your heritage. Treasure it and feel proud that you know how to speak or write Chinese. Feel proud when you're able to write out that complicated characters that you learnt as children. Feel proud when you're able to speak and sing in that beautiful language.

Be PROUD, because you are a Chinese.

TV Madness

I'm extremely pissed off. And when I'm pissed off, I keep talking in a British accent. But that's not the point.

First, Merlin. HELLO? Maidservant as QUEEN?? That is UNHEARD of during that time. And Arthur, Gaius and Merlin are IDIOTS for letting it, encouraging it even to happen! What the hell??

Next, Vampire Diaries. I'm sorry, but Elena, GO. TO. HELL. Damon, I expected better of you. I thought you CARED about Rose. She turns up, sure you can't see her cause she's a ghost. But that's no excuse. She said she missed you and you didn't even CARE. Then Elena throws herself at you and the both of you make out like HELL. Excuse me? Hot and cold much? Seriously. I sometimes think you're both MORONS. Go to hell. Cause I sure as hell won't care.

Ciao.

Gladiator!!

I love love LOVE gladiator flats. They're awesome. They're comfortable. They're stylish.

THEY ARE DA BOMB!!

I mean, seriously, they are epic. You can't go wrong wearing them. Like that pair up there. And this.

Gorgeous!!

I know, I don't post things about fashion (like EVER), but I really do love these gladiator flats. I think they're the only fashionable thing that is sooo comfortable. Try the flats from Carlo Rino. They are FAB. 

Anyway, enough of that.. TTFN.

Pottermore

As a true Potterhead, I fought like mad to get a Beta spot on Pottermore and successfully got on. It's quite fun, but I really hope the other books open up soon so we can explore.

I actually thought I would be in Slytherin, but I ended up in Ravenclaw. Not bad I hope. But I don't think I'm brainy enough for a spot in that house.

The website is fun and different; wonderful graphics and amazing detail. You start from the first chapter of the book, then go to Hogwarts where you're sorted. Before that, you go to Diagon Alley with your shopping list, open a Gringotts account and buy a wand which is personalized for you. You can make potions and duel with other players. It can be quite addicting, the duelling.

So this is the banner that shows you which house you're in once you get sorted by the Sorting Hat.

Anyway, I think I'm just been disenchanted. I love Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev together, and I'd love if they'd be more open about their relationship. So last year during the Coachella music festival, there were pictures of them that were pretty intimate. So I was hoping it was the same for this year's festival. They were very touchy-feely.

Then..Then came something I can't really accept. And this is it.

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I'm like 'What the hell?? Seriously?? Grabbing her butt??' Sure you're together, but to me that is soooo typically MALE. Seriously? But never mind. Not my business. You want to butt-grab, go ahead. I just can't really accept that according to my morals and standards.

LOL. Anyway, no offence to anyone (especially said person). My opinions are rather traditional and 'old-fashioned' and proper; I think I still live during the Victorian era where people can't even hold hands if you're not married. Oh well. Ciao.

Romeo et Juliette

I love the French musical Romeo et Juliette. Even though I don't know French, and I don't think you guys know French, someone put up videos of the songs with English subtitles. So you can sort of learn a little French.

My favourite songs were 'Les Rois Du Monde' (Kings of The World), Les Beaux Les Laids (The Beautiful The Ugly), Aimer (To Love), On Dit Dans La Rue (Rumour On The Streets), Verone, Comment Lui Dire (How To Tell Him) and Coupables (Guilt). There are many other songs. You can check them on Wikipedia. The full name of the play is 'Romeo et Juliette de la Haine a l'Amour which roughly translates into Romeo and Juliet Hate and Love.

This is the video for Coupables, the last song of the play. Enjoy.

Music

I am glad my music tastes have shifted from Jay Chou to more quality music. Not to say he isn't talented, but, I think there are more talented people who deserve to be music icons.

First, Jackie Evancho. She's an opera singer from the America's Got Talent reality show. She was runner up and get this, she was 10 years old when she competed. Her voice is extremely mature for her young age.

Next, Three Graces, comprised of an opera singer, a Broadway singer and a pop singer. Their music is haunting. I think they are equivalent to the Japanese band Kalafina.
These are some videos of Jackie, Three Graces and Kalafina.

Three Graces

Jackie Evancho

Kalafina

Aww Dang..

Damn it, my piercings closed off..T.T Now I have to repierce them again.Stupid piercings..=.=

Things are soooo not going my way this month.. Hopefully, things will be better.

Anyway, I've come across some arts about the 7 deadly sins, personified in the figure of women. I think my deadly sins are wrath, pride and especially anger. I'm quite ruthless I would say, to people who have crossed me, and I can be rather arrogant. My temper is actually ok, but if I do explode, well, let's just say all hell is let loose. So here are Pride and Anger or Wrath, words for today.

Misty Mist

Word for the day: Mist.

One thing I love about staying near mountains is that everytime it rains, the next day I can see the wispy clouds of mist wrapping its arms around my beloved mountains. And it is absolutely stunning and breath-taking.

Yeah, imagining waking up to this every day. I am blessed. Ciao.

Uh...

I just realised my last blog post sounded like someone having a blonde moment. Saying things like 'Like OMG', 'like totally AMAZING' is not me. Especially the 'OMG' part. Do you know how annoying it is when someone draws it out? Try this: 'Oh-em-geeeeeee!' Get it?

Hmm..Been a little quite these few days. Assignment and presentation rush is over. Now we have to concentrate on finals. Please. Do give me a break.

You know those annoying people in your class who can't seem to just not have their hands up in the air yelling the answers every single frigging time?? Yeah. They piss me off. I don't care really if you're hardworking, I actually respect people who are hardworking. But when you're trying to hard, it comes off as plain annoying. Period.

And you know what the funny thing is? While you're out there trying so hard to be teacher's pet, my results are seriously on par with you. I don't see the need to yell out the answers every opportunity you get. My friends call her 'Google' and 'Yahoo' respectively. Me? I call her the 'Machine Gun', in honour of her fabulous mouth that just shoots answers out without stopping.

So yeah, enough with the ranting. I'll sign off for now. Word for the day? I'll come back to you. ;) Ciao.

Violin

Like OMG..I found this AMAZING violinist on YouTube. Credits to Poh Poh for tagging me in the Skyrim video. She was totally like a music nymph or fairy I swear! The way she jumps and prances about when playing her violin, the sweet, tender low notes and the bitter sweet high notes she hit were perfect!

I like this song the best! River Flows in You. Ciao!

Word: Cathedral, Gothic, I might add

Word for today: Gothic Cathedrals. Even though I'm not a Christian or Catholic, I still like the Gothic architecture style, very elegant and unique. The first one is a Milan cathedral, which I have no idea what the name is. Though if memory serves, it was in the middle of the town square. 

The second one is La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. It is HUGE. I remember when I saw it it was under renovation. I think it's finished by now. La Sagrada Familia roughly translates into 'the Holy or Sacred Family'. The detail is amazing. On the little nooks and hollow panels there are statuettes of the holy figures, saints and what not. So there you have it. Ciao.

Finally!!

My last midterm test is finally over! And I can relax for 1 or 2 more weeks before prepping for finals.

I totally have bad luck this month.

First, my pierced ears got infected, on BOTH sides.

Second, I lost my voice. 0.0 I can now NOT sing. What a bummer.

Third, I slipped down from the staircase, and as a result, my ankle is bruised, and my thigh is sore.

Anywayy..I don't really have anything to write. Just wanted to update a little.

And I want to try something. I'll think of a word, any word for each day and I'll find a picture that I like the most of that random word. Hope it'll at least brighten up my dull and dreary blog.

And the word for today is GREEN. Enjoy! P.S I found 2 pics which I can't choose between.

Study Study Study

Oh my god..Studying like hell today..My bad, actually..I should have started last week..Oh well.

Trying to cram 12 chapters of history into my head by tomorrow, and again before Saturday for my test.

Someone kill me!!

P.S. I would love to go to see the Vatican Museum again. It's just wonderful. The art, the tapestries and the statues. I could just stay there the whole day.

Ciao

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Have you ever went star gazing? I haven't. I wonder what it's like to just sit under the stars and stare at them all night long. Wondering what each star meant, wondering which constellation was which.

These days I rarely see stars, even though I live in a place where pollution is scarce. I've read a science fact that the smoke from all the pollution covers up the stars. It's like the stars are afraid of the toxic and don't dare to come out.

It's sad to think that when we were children, stars were our constant companions. During the nights that we're bored or during the Moon Cake Festival, I remember I'd always poke my head upwards to the sky and hold it there till  my neck was sore. Now, even seeing a few stars is difficult. I somehow feel we've lost something precious.

I wonder if the next generation would be able to see stars, to see them as twinkling jewels high above the sky, as little lights accompanying the moon. They'd probably only learn about stars in science books, as great fiery balls of planets in the space, and not the stars that we knew and loved.

Maybe when they read that little nursery rhyme, they'd wonder what are stars, and think that the stories are lying. They aren't lying, they're just how we saw them as children. As something beautiful and mystical and untouchable. That magic would be lost then, I think.

Twinkle twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are.

Cheng Meng

It's Cheng Meng again, the Chinese equivalent to All Soul's Day I suppose. We visit the graves of our deceased ancestors or relatives and burn offerings to them.

But during this period, many people pass away as well. You could say it's a time for the people who need to pass on, to leave.

It doesn't mean the people who pass on during this time are old. My driver, who has been working for us for more than a decade, had a sister who was only 48 years old. She died of cancer on Friday. And as I said before, the second son of our beloved Sultan also passed away due to asthma complications.

Both their parents have to bear the heartache of burying their children, knowing that the moment they laid them to rest beneath the earth, they won't be able to see them again.

Suddenly I feel surrounded by death. It's stifling, it hurts and it's depressing when you think of the hurt of the deceased people's family members. As outsiders, we feel sad when we hear of their deaths. But imagine, a father getting a phone call in the middle of the night, telling him that his son died. A mother, holding her daughter's hand as she slips away. Their brothers and sisters crying for their lost sibling, a lost part of their soul. Their children, mourning for the parents they lost; mourning for the father who would never see them graduate or marry or have children.

I know many people always say 'You don't know what you've lost till its gone', or 'Value what you have before it's gone'. Easier said than done. So many times we feel like that person we love beside us will never leave us, until one day you get the dreaded phone call or message.

Maybe we should try to live each day to the fullest, take a little time to move slower and appreciate everything everyone around us does everyday. Then maybe, if they suddenly leave, at least we would have some, if not much closure. And maybe that little attention we pay to them or that little smile we gave them, would have made all the difference in making them a little happier and content.