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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Trail of thoughs
Every now and then, you have moments where you just stop to pause and think about life. Has that happen to you? Because it most certainly has to me. You start to think about things over and over again when you've been fed with new input that makes you think about what do you really know. Or even if what you know is even real or just something that has been passed on to you by the word of mouth?
Lately I've been thinking about is life all about actually. After watching the Social Network, it really got me thinking. Many of these successful people in life are actually rebels in a way. They did not conform to the rules of society and were deemed crazy or failures yet now are raking in the billions if not millions. Now we call them geniuses but what do we say about people when they want to try out their ideas?
Education today has actually retarded our growth in thinking in my opinion. How many of us still study solely because we find the subject intriguing and not because we have to pass an exam? Has education and the process of learning turned into something so dull that we're unconsciously being reduced to a mere photostat machine and not the great minds we truly are?
One thing in life that is certain is that life is uncertain. Out of all the factors that we can't control there is still one most important factor that we can and do have full control over, ourselves. Trying to change someone is as hopeless as trying to get the world to stop producing carbon emissions simply because there isn't enough incentives for them to do so. Therefore, what we can do is actually change ourselves to suit the environment around us. We have the choice of going after whatever we want in life. Want to be a master chef? Learn how to cook and practice perfectly everyday. Same goes with studies I suppose. Most of us HAVE the choice of scoring in all examinations but we CHOOSE not to and give excuses that we don't have enough time, I'm too busy, etc....
Truth be told, we are all just hiding behind lies and excuses because we can't face the truth. It's simply much easier to push things aside and hide under the cover of excuses and lies because the fact is, to succeed ain't easy. Anything that I want to achieve is just within my grasp is just a matter of whether I want to achieve want I want in life. I got that from my recent guitar examination, where I was just 2 marks away from a merit. It got me to think, had I put in the hours to actually receive a merit instead of a pass? The answer was a big fat NO. I barely put in 10 hours collectively throughout the year for my guitar examination so I suppose I should be satisfied with a pass but being human, I wanted more. I complained that the examiner was messing with me for denying me those extra 2 marks but did I actually perform to show that I deserved those extra 2 marks. Truly what you sow is what you reap. This is all fine and well in theory but the execution of this knowledge is so difficult that we choose to hide behind excuses or lies to cover up our weakness.
On the note of lying, why do we lie? I think we lie because of our insecurities. Our need to cover up the truth because it is too shameful for us to face. If that is the case, why do so many of us choose to do things that we are most likely to regret in the future. Since we were young we are told to be honest and not lie because lying is bad. Also, it doesn't help that as teens growing up, we see the adult world lie, cheat, steal and kill to gain. The irony is that they are the very people who tell us not to do so but they do it themselves. We can lie about almost anything. After all, the only thing we need to lie is a convincing story with the right body language and presto, you just created another "fact". Unless proven otherwise, your lie could just as well be taken as the complete truth. It really does raise the question of, is anything that we are told true?
I think that's the beauty in life too. The journey of discovering things for your own. For example, if I were to tell that Social Network is the WORSE movie ever produce and the producers and directors should be shot for even putting the film out, you would still out of all curiosity choose to watch the movie even though you have been told otherwise. Be curious about certain things does yield benefits but certain things like intimacy at our teenage years, does the benefits actually outweigh the costs? Even now it may seem that some of us have crossed the line. But do we actually stop to think about the costs? Obviously not! Why you may ask? Namely because in the spur of the moment we give in to what we call our wild side, our desires, our lusts.
I'm pretty sure many people will not agree with on this but who cares because this my point of view and if you didn't question my views, I'd be worried. On the topic of Boy-Girl Relationships (BGR). What is the PURPOSE of entering a BGR when we can't even support ourselves what more our partner? Why even bother going into this? From a rational point of view, it is a complete waste of time and does not yield long term benefits but can cause long term suffering. I'm pretty sure most of you reading this know someone or you yourself is/were in a BGR. Please share with me what is the benefits from a BGR at this age where we can't even support ourselves. I've heard of answers saying, "For experience." But do you really need this "experience" right now? If you do not have this "experience" now, will you drop dead? No. Instead, the world still keeps on spinning regardless if you are or not in a BGR.
Next, I also get answers saying, "Because I'm curious." Granted, we are all curious about it namely because for those that have not been in a BGR it is something that is unknown and the unknown intrigues us. But where do we draw the line between healthy curiosity and the curiosity that killed the cat? Actually the line is very thin so it is very difficult to differentiate them. It's all fun and games if no one gets hurt but in the even that someone does, was it worth it?
Lately I've been thinking about is life all about actually. After watching the Social Network, it really got me thinking. Many of these successful people in life are actually rebels in a way. They did not conform to the rules of society and were deemed crazy or failures yet now are raking in the billions if not millions. Now we call them geniuses but what do we say about people when they want to try out their ideas?
Education today has actually retarded our growth in thinking in my opinion. How many of us still study solely because we find the subject intriguing and not because we have to pass an exam? Has education and the process of learning turned into something so dull that we're unconsciously being reduced to a mere photostat machine and not the great minds we truly are?
One thing in life that is certain is that life is uncertain. Out of all the factors that we can't control there is still one most important factor that we can and do have full control over, ourselves. Trying to change someone is as hopeless as trying to get the world to stop producing carbon emissions simply because there isn't enough incentives for them to do so. Therefore, what we can do is actually change ourselves to suit the environment around us. We have the choice of going after whatever we want in life. Want to be a master chef? Learn how to cook and practice perfectly everyday. Same goes with studies I suppose. Most of us HAVE the choice of scoring in all examinations but we CHOOSE not to and give excuses that we don't have enough time, I'm too busy, etc....
Truth be told, we are all just hiding behind lies and excuses because we can't face the truth. It's simply much easier to push things aside and hide under the cover of excuses and lies because the fact is, to succeed ain't easy. Anything that I want to achieve is just within my grasp is just a matter of whether I want to achieve want I want in life. I got that from my recent guitar examination, where I was just 2 marks away from a merit. It got me to think, had I put in the hours to actually receive a merit instead of a pass? The answer was a big fat NO. I barely put in 10 hours collectively throughout the year for my guitar examination so I suppose I should be satisfied with a pass but being human, I wanted more. I complained that the examiner was messing with me for denying me those extra 2 marks but did I actually perform to show that I deserved those extra 2 marks. Truly what you sow is what you reap. This is all fine and well in theory but the execution of this knowledge is so difficult that we choose to hide behind excuses or lies to cover up our weakness.
On the note of lying, why do we lie? I think we lie because of our insecurities. Our need to cover up the truth because it is too shameful for us to face. If that is the case, why do so many of us choose to do things that we are most likely to regret in the future. Since we were young we are told to be honest and not lie because lying is bad. Also, it doesn't help that as teens growing up, we see the adult world lie, cheat, steal and kill to gain. The irony is that they are the very people who tell us not to do so but they do it themselves. We can lie about almost anything. After all, the only thing we need to lie is a convincing story with the right body language and presto, you just created another "fact". Unless proven otherwise, your lie could just as well be taken as the complete truth. It really does raise the question of, is anything that we are told true?
I think that's the beauty in life too. The journey of discovering things for your own. For example, if I were to tell that Social Network is the WORSE movie ever produce and the producers and directors should be shot for even putting the film out, you would still out of all curiosity choose to watch the movie even though you have been told otherwise. Be curious about certain things does yield benefits but certain things like intimacy at our teenage years, does the benefits actually outweigh the costs? Even now it may seem that some of us have crossed the line. But do we actually stop to think about the costs? Obviously not! Why you may ask? Namely because in the spur of the moment we give in to what we call our wild side, our desires, our lusts.
I'm pretty sure many people will not agree with on this but who cares because this my point of view and if you didn't question my views, I'd be worried. On the topic of Boy-Girl Relationships (BGR). What is the PURPOSE of entering a BGR when we can't even support ourselves what more our partner? Why even bother going into this? From a rational point of view, it is a complete waste of time and does not yield long term benefits but can cause long term suffering. I'm pretty sure most of you reading this know someone or you yourself is/were in a BGR. Please share with me what is the benefits from a BGR at this age where we can't even support ourselves. I've heard of answers saying, "For experience." But do you really need this "experience" right now? If you do not have this "experience" now, will you drop dead? No. Instead, the world still keeps on spinning regardless if you are or not in a BGR.
Next, I also get answers saying, "Because I'm curious." Granted, we are all curious about it namely because for those that have not been in a BGR it is something that is unknown and the unknown intrigues us. But where do we draw the line between healthy curiosity and the curiosity that killed the cat? Actually the line is very thin so it is very difficult to differentiate them. It's all fun and games if no one gets hurt but in the even that someone does, was it worth it?
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
50 Things I'm Grateful For
I'm currently reading a book by Robin Sharma called The Greatness Guide and in one of the chapters called "Get Great At Gratitude", he ask you to list down 50 things you are grateful for.
The Greatness Guide Book 2
You can list down anything at all. Here is my list of things I'm grateful for. It doesn't have to be in order, it can be anything that comes to mind.
1. Home
2. Family
3. Room
4. Computer
5. Faith
6. Friends
7. Education
8. Phone
9. My two guitars
10. Ipod
11. Newly bought speakers (Armageddon 5)
12. Clothes
13. Food
14. Teachers
15. Electricity
16. Books
17. Bed
18. Shoes
19. Water
20. Weights
21. Job as a prefect (As stressful, sucky and tiring as it is, it's a different experience)
22. Internet
23. Freedom
24. Bicycle (Even though some idiots in school keep puncturing my tires) =(
25. Present
26. Yesterday
27.Warm weather
28. Being born normal
29. Stationery
30. Bags
31. Belts
32. Music
33. Health care
34. Grace
35. Knowledge
36. Clean air
37. Peace
38. Money
39. Ability to speak in English
40. Ability to write
41. Ability to converse with others
42. Astro (How else could I watch the World Cup)
43. Good health
44. Clean toilets
45. Toiletries (Imagine a world without shampoo and soap.)
46. Love
47. Protection
48. Living
49. Sports
50. Being able to list these down =)
Now for any of you reading this, try and give it a go. List down 50 things you're grateful for and it changes your perspective of life. Imagine your life without those things. If you think thoroughly you can definitely list down more than 50 things. Be grateful for things that you have for many others don't. I think everyone should do this. Just sit down and think about Dig down into your heart and think.
Just thought I'd share it with anyone reading.
The Greatness Guide Book 2
You can list down anything at all. Here is my list of things I'm grateful for. It doesn't have to be in order, it can be anything that comes to mind.
1. Home
2. Family
3. Room
4. Computer
5. Faith
6. Friends
7. Education
8. Phone
9. My two guitars
10. Ipod
11. Newly bought speakers (Armageddon 5)
12. Clothes
13. Food
14. Teachers
15. Electricity
16. Books
17. Bed
18. Shoes
19. Water
20. Weights
21. Job as a prefect (As stressful, sucky and tiring as it is, it's a different experience)
22. Internet
23. Freedom
24. Bicycle (Even though some idiots in school keep puncturing my tires) =(
25. Present
26. Yesterday
27.Warm weather
28. Being born normal
29. Stationery
30. Bags
31. Belts
32. Music
33. Health care
34. Grace
35. Knowledge
36. Clean air
37. Peace
38. Money
39. Ability to speak in English
40. Ability to write
41. Ability to converse with others
42. Astro (How else could I watch the World Cup)
43. Good health
44. Clean toilets
45. Toiletries (Imagine a world without shampoo and soap.)
46. Love
47. Protection
48. Living
49. Sports
50. Being able to list these down =)
Now for any of you reading this, try and give it a go. List down 50 things you're grateful for and it changes your perspective of life. Imagine your life without those things. If you think thoroughly you can definitely list down more than 50 things. Be grateful for things that you have for many others don't. I think everyone should do this. Just sit down and think about Dig down into your heart and think.
Just thought I'd share it with anyone reading.
Can You Answer Like This?
Bonus Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?
First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time.
So we need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and at what rate are they leaving.
I think we can safely assume that once a soul gets to Hell, it will no leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving.
As for how many souls are entering Hell, let's look at the different religions that exist in the world today.
Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to Hell.
Since there are more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to Hell.
With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase exponentially.
Now we look at the rate of change of the volume in Hell because Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to remain the same, the volume of Hell has to expand proportionately as souls are added.
This gives two possibilities:
1. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter Hell, then the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase until all Hell breaks loose.
2. If Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in Hell, the temperature and pressure will drop till Hell freezes over.
So which is it?
If we accept the postulate given to me by Teresa during my Freshman year that, "It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you," and take into account that the fact I slept with her last night, then number two must be true, and thus I am sure Hell is exothermic and has already frozen over.
The corollary of this theory is that since Hell has frozen over, it follows that it is not accepting any more souls and is therefore extinct..... leaving only Heaven, thereby proving the existence of a divine being which explains why, last night, Teresa kept shouting "Oh my God".
First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time.
So we need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and at what rate are they leaving.
I think we can safely assume that once a soul gets to Hell, it will no leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving.
As for how many souls are entering Hell, let's look at the different religions that exist in the world today.
Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to Hell.
Since there are more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to Hell.
With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase exponentially.
Now we look at the rate of change of the volume in Hell because Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to remain the same, the volume of Hell has to expand proportionately as souls are added.
This gives two possibilities:
1. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter Hell, then the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase until all Hell breaks loose.
2. If Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in Hell, the temperature and pressure will drop till Hell freezes over.
So which is it?
If we accept the postulate given to me by Teresa during my Freshman year that, "It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you," and take into account that the fact I slept with her last night, then number two must be true, and thus I am sure Hell is exothermic and has already frozen over.
The corollary of this theory is that since Hell has frozen over, it follows that it is not accepting any more souls and is therefore extinct..... leaving only Heaven, thereby proving the existence of a divine being which explains why, last night, Teresa kept shouting "Oh my God".
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I got this joke in an e-mail and thought of sharing it. Enjoy :)
In case you have no idea what Postulate and Corollary is like me. It is as following
Postulate:
Corollary:
In case you have no idea what Postulate and Corollary is like me. It is as following
Postulate:
–verb (used with object)
1. to ask, demand, or claim.
2. to claim or assume the existence or truth of, esp. as a basis for reasoning or arguing.
3. to assume without proof, or as self-evident; take for granted.
4. Mathematics, Logic . to assume as a postulate.
–noun
5. something taken as self-evident or assumed without proof as a basis for reasoning.
6. Mathematics, Logic . a proposition that requires no proof, being self-evident, or that is for a specific purpose assumed true, and that is used in the proof of other propositions; axiom.
7. a fundamental principle.
8. a necessary condition; prerequisite.
1. Mathematics . a proposition that is incidentally proved in proving another proposition.
2. an immediate consequence or easily drawn conclusion.
3. a natural consequence or result.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Waka Waka Eh Eh!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Who Am I - Casting Crowns
We were singing this hymn during choir practice and its really good and touching. Letting you know even though we are still sinners Jesus died for us. So I went home and Youtube the song. Just to share with any of you who are willing to listen to it. =)
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Back!
Alas after almost half a year of being away from blogging I've finally decided to jot down my thoughts again. Regardless of who wants to read it. Apparently I do want to read my own material so jolly well for me.
So what has been going with my life lately? I've finally decided to give learning new languages a go. The languages I'm currently learning are Mandarin, German and Spanish. So if anyone knows how to speak German or Spanish do let me know as I want to improve on the language.
Form 4 life is certainly different from Form 3 life. But I've never understood why seniors keep telling you, "Enjoy your Form 3, Form 4 is hell." and when your Form 4, "Enjoy Form 4 because Form 5 is worse." Regardless, I think that when your Form 3, Form 3 is tough and when you move on to Form 4 then Form 4 is tough. We all progress through life at our own pace. Things get tougher for you as you grow older because what is the point of growing up if things get easier? Obstacles are meant to be overcome and not stop us from moving forward. Difficulties help you grow.
I've been reading a really good book recently that I think should be MUST read for everyone. It's called The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease.
It is pretty easy to understand for anyone and you can read start reading from any chapter of the book because it focuses on different types of gestures and what do they mean. How to read a cluster of gestures and interpret the meaning of it. How to carry yourself to portray a more confident you. It helps especially if you are going for an interview or interviewing someone.
That's about it from me today.
So what has been going with my life lately? I've finally decided to give learning new languages a go. The languages I'm currently learning are Mandarin, German and Spanish. So if anyone knows how to speak German or Spanish do let me know as I want to improve on the language.
Form 4 life is certainly different from Form 3 life. But I've never understood why seniors keep telling you, "Enjoy your Form 3, Form 4 is hell." and when your Form 4, "Enjoy Form 4 because Form 5 is worse." Regardless, I think that when your Form 3, Form 3 is tough and when you move on to Form 4 then Form 4 is tough. We all progress through life at our own pace. Things get tougher for you as you grow older because what is the point of growing up if things get easier? Obstacles are meant to be overcome and not stop us from moving forward. Difficulties help you grow.
I've been reading a really good book recently that I think should be MUST read for everyone. It's called The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease.
It is pretty easy to understand for anyone and you can read start reading from any chapter of the book because it focuses on different types of gestures and what do they mean. How to read a cluster of gestures and interpret the meaning of it. How to carry yourself to portray a more confident you. It helps especially if you are going for an interview or interviewing someone.
That's about it from me today.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Prefects aren't Perfect
After a long time of not blogging I've decided to start blogging. A lot has happened since I last updated but nothing too much worth noting. Just my daily casual living. Anyway today isn't about what has happen months ago, rather it's something more recent.
Being a prefect in SMK USJ 4 isn't a bed of roses and I'm pretty sure being a prefect in general isn't. But sometimes it really seems that we become the free labor of the school that is taken for granted. It's fine to be reprimanded when we slack but the problem is when the seniors generalize everyone into one category. So they say WE all slack and don't do our duties but there are those few that do their duties well. Is it fair to give a shelling and say YOU ALL?
My personal opinion is that if you do that and the ones doing a good job will eventually get tired of doing a good job unless they are totally 110% committed to being a prefect but then again we are still human. I feel that if I'm going to be blamed for not doing my duty but I am, I might as well not. Reason being that it is hard to get students to cooperate with you. Especially when the school's system is so flawed to the point where the students have no fear of the teachers and what more prefects.
If there is no punishment awaiting you, why bother listening? Big deal when we get demerit but chances of being expelled from school for not bringing your tie to school or having long nails or etc. are extremely low. The worse case is that your sent for Majlis Disiplin (MD) and your parents are informed but other than that there is no further punishment.
If students have such a poor view of teachers authority in school what more the prefects who are just their peers. Armed with a notebook and pen, the prefects are expected to be an all in one package deal. We should be able to help out whenever we are called and on top of that we are to be good role models. Sure we know the pros and cons of being a prefect but it's when we are spread too thin yet expected to give 100% in all areas while those with authority watch from above and give commands.
They'll tell you that being a prefect gives you the right to exert your will onto the students but it's just not that way. Being a leader is to serve others rather than having others serve you. Just because someone has a different method of doing things from you doesn't mean they're wrong. Let the results speak for itself.
I believe that being a leader is being able to lead by example. More action less words. I agree that once in awhile we should be reprimanded when we fall short of the expectations but it's when it gets so often it becomes a mental battering to those taking it in. It sure is easier to preach than to practice.
All I'm saying is that sometimes it would be a pleasant change when you have leaders who know when to use a soft approach and when to use a more stern approach. If one is too soft, others will step on you while being too stern results in dictatorship rather than teamwork. Problem with everyone is that we don't realize we are of one body. If one part of your body suffers does not the whole body feel the pain? It's until everyone can realize this, we then can talk about achieving a good image.
Sarcasm doesn't help motivate us instead it puts us down. Another thing that all leaders should know is that controlling people is liken to holding sand in your hand, the harder you squeeze it the less you hold. Just a thought to ponder on, prefects may be role models but do they have to be perfect?
Being a prefect in SMK USJ 4 isn't a bed of roses and I'm pretty sure being a prefect in general isn't. But sometimes it really seems that we become the free labor of the school that is taken for granted. It's fine to be reprimanded when we slack but the problem is when the seniors generalize everyone into one category. So they say WE all slack and don't do our duties but there are those few that do their duties well. Is it fair to give a shelling and say YOU ALL?
My personal opinion is that if you do that and the ones doing a good job will eventually get tired of doing a good job unless they are totally 110% committed to being a prefect but then again we are still human. I feel that if I'm going to be blamed for not doing my duty but I am, I might as well not. Reason being that it is hard to get students to cooperate with you. Especially when the school's system is so flawed to the point where the students have no fear of the teachers and what more prefects.
If there is no punishment awaiting you, why bother listening? Big deal when we get demerit but chances of being expelled from school for not bringing your tie to school or having long nails or etc. are extremely low. The worse case is that your sent for Majlis Disiplin (MD) and your parents are informed but other than that there is no further punishment.
If students have such a poor view of teachers authority in school what more the prefects who are just their peers. Armed with a notebook and pen, the prefects are expected to be an all in one package deal. We should be able to help out whenever we are called and on top of that we are to be good role models. Sure we know the pros and cons of being a prefect but it's when we are spread too thin yet expected to give 100% in all areas while those with authority watch from above and give commands.
They'll tell you that being a prefect gives you the right to exert your will onto the students but it's just not that way. Being a leader is to serve others rather than having others serve you. Just because someone has a different method of doing things from you doesn't mean they're wrong. Let the results speak for itself.
I believe that being a leader is being able to lead by example. More action less words. I agree that once in awhile we should be reprimanded when we fall short of the expectations but it's when it gets so often it becomes a mental battering to those taking it in. It sure is easier to preach than to practice.
All I'm saying is that sometimes it would be a pleasant change when you have leaders who know when to use a soft approach and when to use a more stern approach. If one is too soft, others will step on you while being too stern results in dictatorship rather than teamwork. Problem with everyone is that we don't realize we are of one body. If one part of your body suffers does not the whole body feel the pain? It's until everyone can realize this, we then can talk about achieving a good image.
Sarcasm doesn't help motivate us instead it puts us down. Another thing that all leaders should know is that controlling people is liken to holding sand in your hand, the harder you squeeze it the less you hold. Just a thought to ponder on, prefects may be role models but do they have to be perfect?
Saturday, July 4, 2009
True Jesus Church Choirs
Place: Olive Garden, Port Dickson
Occasion: World Delegate Conference
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Occasion: World Delegate Conference
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Friday, May 15, 2009
(SR09) Subang Rally 09
What is Subang Rally? It's a rally(obviously) where students from all over Subang Jaya come together at one venue for a common purpose? What is this purpose you ask? In my opinion it's to rally together for God just to praise Him and spread the word.
So if your a secondary student in Subang Jaya and haven't heard of this I'm telling you now. Here's the info:
Theme : P.U.S.H.
Venue: Sunway College, Multipurpose Hall
Date: July 11, 2009
Timing -
Sessions : 8.30am-5.00pm
Concert will be at 7.30pm
Best part of all, the concert is absolutely free so even if your not a christian but wanna know more and just have fun. Come on down. You can get the registration forms from the SJ Rally blog.
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