Here's something interesting:
Am I Annoying?
Now I can find out how annoying I am! Fortunately after I took the quiz, they said:
"Quiz Results
Points: 29
Our experts are please to report that you are a tolerable, if not pleasant. You should be proud of your annoyance rating (unless you lied on your quiz, then you're a complete bastard!)
Time Spent: 12:54"
Sometimes I am pleasant to the point of weak.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Retrospective: September 11
For older people, maybe they have been asked the following question: “where were you when you heard Kennedy got shot?”, or, “where were you when you heard Lennon got shot?”. For people my generation, the question of equivalence is certainly “where were you when you heard the Twin Towers got hit by terrorists?”.
I remember clearly where I was when that happened. I was quiet young at the time, and was on the other side of the ocean. And I t seems not so long ago.
Typical fall day, and like everyday, I walked with my friends from school back to my grandmother’s house. It was about 4:30 in the afternoon, and the television was on in the living room.
Expecting the usual programming of cartoons, I was surprised when all I saw was a ruin of some building, with the news reporter reporting something. I sat down, and there, they showed the footage of the plane struck the Twin Towers over and over again. I soon realized that the terrorist attacked New York City, and the US was under attack.
That was the first time I heard of the word “terrorist.”
During these five years, I had moved to America, and hear the word “terrorists” at least few times a month. “The war on terrorism” is heard every time Bush speaks.
America’s not safe, I don’t even know if it will ever be safe from terrorists. It’s pretty lucky that the British uncovered the terror plot in London last month, but just how many more can we bust? How long can we continue this?
Terrorists aren’t idiots. Their selfless will to do revenge is something that is almost indestructible. As long there’s conflicts between the US and the Middle East, there will be grudge and vengeance. But it seems like the government had made no effort to resolve this. Instead, there’s wars and yapping when a country wants to develop “weapon of mass destruction” (nuclear weapons).
It all seems distant away, yet it is all so near.
I remember clearly where I was when that happened. I was quiet young at the time, and was on the other side of the ocean. And I t seems not so long ago.
Typical fall day, and like everyday, I walked with my friends from school back to my grandmother’s house. It was about 4:30 in the afternoon, and the television was on in the living room.
Expecting the usual programming of cartoons, I was surprised when all I saw was a ruin of some building, with the news reporter reporting something. I sat down, and there, they showed the footage of the plane struck the Twin Towers over and over again. I soon realized that the terrorist attacked New York City, and the US was under attack.
That was the first time I heard of the word “terrorist.”
During these five years, I had moved to America, and hear the word “terrorists” at least few times a month. “The war on terrorism” is heard every time Bush speaks.
America’s not safe, I don’t even know if it will ever be safe from terrorists. It’s pretty lucky that the British uncovered the terror plot in London last month, but just how many more can we bust? How long can we continue this?
Terrorists aren’t idiots. Their selfless will to do revenge is something that is almost indestructible. As long there’s conflicts between the US and the Middle East, there will be grudge and vengeance. But it seems like the government had made no effort to resolve this. Instead, there’s wars and yapping when a country wants to develop “weapon of mass destruction” (nuclear weapons).
It all seems distant away, yet it is all so near.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Back to School
School started on Thursday, and it's been...okay.
I'm in a new school this year, though there's people I know from my previous school, but of course, the other 2000 plus faces are strangers to me. Also, the school is very big, and there's only 4 minutes for you to run to your next class and put away the 5 pound books in your locker, it provides a considerably stress both physically and mentally.
I know it's going to get worse when the piles of homework comes.
You know, students are really slaves to the education. With today's demanding environment, four years of college isn't enough (and I'm not in college), we spent a good part of our youth in education without knowing what it really promise. "Education is mighty weapon," even if you graduated from Harvard, that doesn't mean you will become a CEO or the president. But for sake of education, (or your parents or whatever)you have to take it.
Or else you will be homeless.
I can't even remember what I was going to say.
I'm in a new school this year, though there's people I know from my previous school, but of course, the other 2000 plus faces are strangers to me. Also, the school is very big, and there's only 4 minutes for you to run to your next class and put away the 5 pound books in your locker, it provides a considerably stress both physically and mentally.
I know it's going to get worse when the piles of homework comes.
You know, students are really slaves to the education. With today's demanding environment, four years of college isn't enough (and I'm not in college), we spent a good part of our youth in education without knowing what it really promise. "Education is mighty weapon," even if you graduated from Harvard, that doesn't mean you will become a CEO or the president. But for sake of education, (or your parents or whatever)you have to take it.
Or else you will be homeless.
I can't even remember what I was going to say.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Rest In Peace, Steve
Stingray killed the Crocodile Hunter.
I was shocked that the seemingly indestructable Steve Irwin died. I just know about it a few hours ago.
I first came across Irwin when watching Animal Planet, and I have always liked the guy. And now this... I was bummed.
He died while doing something he loves, maybe that can give people some comfort. Well, rest in peace.
I was shocked that the seemingly indestructable Steve Irwin died. I just know about it a few hours ago.
I first came across Irwin when watching Animal Planet, and I have always liked the guy. And now this... I was bummed.
He died while doing something he loves, maybe that can give people some comfort. Well, rest in peace.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
I Wish I have the Programmer's Job
I just heard G-Unit's "Stun 101" on a segment in a PBS kids program, I don't know if it's more funny, or it's more of a proof that there is no God.
I hope next time they will use Tool's "Die Eier Von Satan" or Nine Inch Nails' "Closer".
I hope next time they will use Tool's "Die Eier Von Satan" or Nine Inch Nails' "Closer".
Friday, September 01, 2006
Future Rock Hall
Future Rock Hall
Something that I can poke around with, though I was surprised at some artist's induction chances.
Something that I can poke around with, though I was surprised at some artist's induction chances.
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