Kyo wa...

Happy Birthday Gackt Camui~! A bit late, but saa...
I really should write something. A so-called inspiration has been stuck in my brain but it doesn't seem to want to be transferred on to paper...
I think I might have otitis media, as an extension from my 'fever'. So that means I'm not in the mood to blog at the moment.
I realise that the font size and fonts in this page is too inconsistent. I might do something about it - in my future entries - by trying to stick to one. Perhaps it's training to instill some sort of self-discipline?
...Maybe I should do something about the layout too...

Current Music: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
This song is the opening of the anime of the same name, and it has a haunting feel to it. I actually tried watching a couple of episodes, but other than Hoshi Souichirou, nothing else managed to make me want to continue it. The mystery feel is not intriguing at all...I want back the 2++ hours that I spent watching it! I might as well stick to Gintama! Even if it does affect my IQ level in one way or another...

Freewriting

This entry will, as always, be random. The worse part is, things may appear to be disjointed.

Met up with Elaine after 2 years. She treated me to CinnaBon and we...talked.
Sorry I had not much of a story...Yeah, my life's pretty dull.

Facebook's giving me headaches.

Currently fighting off an incoming fever. Throat is irritable. I remember my mom suggested a tonsillectomy not too long ago - when it was suspected to be infectious mononucleosis, although thankfully, I recovered without much sequelae. Personally, I'd rather leave the world with all my organs in with me, in their respective anatomical positions...

Am sad that break is coming to an end. And anxious to be starting a new point in life.

Am nervous - kinda - at the notion of driving back to campus on Sunday.

Praying that my sarcasm won't be on a roll...

Am wondering why is it so difficult to download Gintama episode 64. I'm starting to miss my Toushi plushie too...

Yup, enough for today. Off to take another Panadol. Headache not alleviating...

Current Music: Sayaendou - NewS
Current Book: Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Murakami Haruki

Money and...Much More

Am astounded as to why my Internet connection seems to be lagging. *shoots death glares at ISP*

Anyway. Haven't been doing much worth bragging about. Haven't been practising my keyboard for over a week now, and my attempt at Japanese have been so-so. One good thing that I did achieve was the revival of my Xda II by purchasing a new battery for him, and that I've managed to download a programme plus plugins to enable it to play FLV. Score one for the home team! I'll probably try to sustain it for 2, 3 years until I get a new one...Though that doesn't say much, since a camera - which I've wanted for quite some time - is still under my lengthy Wish List.

On with the subject I've promised earlier: Money and Value.

I mentioned before how depressing news are lately. And people have been complaining how hard it is to make ends meet, how troublesome it will be if the government were to issue salary twice a month, how government was right is reducing the subsidy...and henceforth. Last night's news revealed that whole chickens are sold for RM8 each, houses are now 30% more expensive...
While I'm thankful that my middle-income family is not suffering too much, it never hurts to be a little more prudent. The government has been promoting lifestyle change but seriously, a mere 10% decrement in their own earnings is laughable at the very least when we compare that the fuel price hike reaches a whooping 40%. They've been driving luxurious car(s) around, so the reduction won't even give them a proper jolt to reality. A little pang to their pride and a little jab at their greed (if present), but nothing more.
...Maybe it's not too wise to talk about them too much. God Knows if the ISA would suddenly stumble across this little blog of mine...

At times, regret and guilt would come raining down on me. Regret for either having bought something which turned out to be unnecessary later on, or even for not buying something when the chance presented itself. Guilt naturally ensues after the phase of regret.
So when I was told that it's best to invest money rather than just saving up, I had to agree. Likewise, when smart spending is involved. Let's face it, although we might be able to accumulate tons of money in banks, with the high inflation rates and all, the value would go down, down, down. Even a lot of money won't be able to get you much in the end.

Oh, the sheer horror of it all.

I'm kind of surprised (and relieved?) that students under JPA scholarship haven't tried asking for a raise. It probably had something to do with a recent raise we got a couple of months back...
...Still, the fact that I can't afford to laze around remains. There's a serious need to buck up if I want to make it in this world.
So it's time to stop thinking about how am I going to get to own superfluous things - like an iPhone (...), or a PSP (...), or a PS3 (ha?), a bunch of CDs or DVDs, clothes and stuff...
Which gave me no real reason to go to the mall, unless for window shopping. But we all know it may lead to unnecessary spending, or in the case of non-spending, a severe case of depression when the realisation that I won't be able to own it hits me hard. Even so, driving to the mall would consume money too...

*groans*

Still, frankly speaking, I'm sick of staying at home. Maybe that's why I haven't been able to do much, be it the things that I usually enjoy doing or not.

It's a different case of homesickness.

Maybe I should go out tomorrow. So what if I'll be on my own? I'll just busy myself with reading at a bookstore. Besides, we live in a somewhat un-caring society anyway; one that doesn't bother with other people's business.

That's all.

Ah. In an out-of-character move, I've landed myself with a Facebook account. What has the world come to!?

What's Your Morning Personality?

My Result: Still Sleepy

Sleepyheads like you are the reason they invented the snooze button. "Another five minutes! Just another five minutes." Okay, maybe one more...But eventually you do get up to face the day and arrive wherever you need to be in somewhat decent shape.


That said, after your initial reluctance to get out from under the covers, we'd guess you're pretty eager to get your day going. And while you probably won't be up with the roosters (or at least volunteer to be), you're able to be surprisingly productive before noon. Sometimes you just may need a little nudge or strong cup of coffee to get going. Then you'll be off and running!

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=morningpersonalityogt&c=50652

The Influence of Birth Order

My Result: Eldest child because of your achievements

People who stand out as eldest children due to their achievements usually believe that educational and career advancement is very important. In fact, they likely enjoy higher salaries and more professional prestige than many of their peers. They tend to be highly efficient and appreciate the value of constructive feedback. They're probably competitive and like to compare themselves to others. Odds are they are more likely than most to enjoy competition and team sports. Additionally, it's probable that they are smart and able to perform at above average levels at most things.

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=birthorderogt&c=50652

Current Music: You - Yuzuki
A song from Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. I even cropped it so that it'll become my ringtone. A surprising change of rhythm from Back-On or doa...Have I mellowed in the past few days?