Alas...!

Have you had that feeling when you're doing an assignment, or and essay, or a project, or ANY write up... The moment you type or write that last word, it's SUCH a fulfilment to end the sentence with the Almighty Full Stop?

Like what Hiro Nakamura of Heroes said in the episode said when he got to New York:

やった！(Yatta) [Translation: I did it!]

Bloody Dinner

I've been really ambitious with cooking these few days.

Yesterday, while grocery shopping, I had so many ideas. One of which was "3 cups chicken" (三杯鸡). So I bought chicken -- THIGHS.

OMG. With the help of my big knife in my right hand, which I also bought about a month ago to aid in chopping better, I managed to cut through THREE pieces of chicken THIGHS by chopping it with force AND having my left hand put in more force after the blow.

This was the aftermath:

See the bruise?

No, thats not it. Right after the exciting chicken-chopping session, my palms were swollen, with scratches near the center (which can't be seen). Did I mention the bruise was initially bleeding?

The dish was cooked for my housemates to try as well. They had BETTER appreciate it.

Personality test

Advanced Global Personality Test Results Extraversion 50% Stability 40% Orderliness 53% Accommodation 76% Interdependence 83% Intellectual 50% Mystical 43% Artistic 76% Religious 30% Hedonism 30% Materialism 50% Narcissism 56% Adventurousness 63% Work ethic 76% Self absorbed 70% Conflict seeking 56% Need to dominate 56% Romantic 76% Avoidant 23% Anti-authority 76% Wealth 30% Dependency 50% Change averse 56% Cautiousness 63% Individuality 63% Sexuality 50% Peter pan complex 50% Physical security 76% Physical Fitness 57% Histrionic 63% Paranoia 70% Vanity 56% Hypersensitivity 43% Female cliche 36%

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Stability results were moderately low which suggests you are worrying, insecure, emotional, and anxious.
Orderliness results were medium which suggests you are moderately organized, hard working, and reliable while still remaining flexible, efficient, and fun.
Extraversion results were medium which suggests you are moderately talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting.

trait snapshot:
paranoid tendencies, irritable, anxious, fidgety, dependent, worrying, emotionally sensitive, prone to regret, depressed, second guesses self, somewhat fragile, dislikes change, prefers organized to unpredictable, suspicious, phobic, craves attention, not a risk taker, low self control, very sensitive to criticism, unadventurous, does not make friends easily, defensive, obsessive, low self esteem

That was the results I got when I took the test, as "advertised" on Grey's Blog. Tell me what you think!

You could always try it as well... but if you have absolutely NOTHING to do, and is willing to sit there through 126 questions, then feel free to do so -- WHICH isn't what I should be doing now. Hehe...

The man behind the bat mask

I was listening to my usual Japanese songs, when I came across their version of "Kiss from a Rose". Well, it's different for sure in language and it does sound nice to have the whole song just with piano. But it just can't beat this version by Seal.

It reminded me of the time when I used to be a big fan of English songs (before I got introduced to Japanese). Big change for a small kid.

FYI, it's the title soundtrack of Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer, Nicole Kidman (was that the first time I watched her perform?), Jim Carrey (my all-time favourite -- then), and (not that famous, I think) Chris O'Donnell. OH, missed out Tommy Lee Jones (the MIB guy). Frankly, it's by far the best Batman movie I've seen out of ALL Batman series out there, including Batman Begins (although it's NoT that bad...)

Well, enjoy the clip!

Failure

How many times have you failed before?
[It's hard to accept that, for most of the time in my life, that I have been doing well in most of the things that matter to me. I've been applying for some internships, but today was the first time I received an answer: and you guessed it, I was rejected.]

How do you cope with failure?
[Since I got that reply, I was thinking to myself: what have I done wrong to not get that internship? Was it because of my resume? Or is it because I'm not fit to be there? Sighs... And for the fact that the other companies has not replied me makes me think that I got rejected as well. In addition with the conversation I had with my sisters yesterday night made me worry even more.]

Did it make you see things differently?
[Since the rejection letter, I decided to apply to other companies which I initially had no intention in joining at all -- which are the accounting firms. My friends were smart. During the careers fair few weeks back, they handed over their resumes to the Big 4 companies, and they've already got job offers (well, one of them said, because of a required phone interview and a completion of another job application form, he didn't bother, and thus not trying for that intership. I'd die to have that now).]

It's like you've been dumped with few tons of filth over you, and you stand there disgustedly smelly and horrible.

What are your views?

Bathroom fun

Not that kind, silly...

Like I mentioned the previous post, inspirations happen at the most oppurtune times. And yes, it happened when I was taking my morning shower.

It appeared in front of me as shampoo foam on the undrained water on the blocked-drainage bathtub. I'm sure it's "yucks" for you, but this is student life without a plunger.

You know how people tell you images form in your head when you lie down on grass, and look up into the sky at the clouds?

First one was a distorted map of Europe. I could name a few: Portugal, UK, tiny Italy, and Scandinavia. It HAS to be Europe.

Next, a rough impression of a mother holding a newborn right in front of her eyes.

Then came George Washington (don't ask). Funny I could tell the eyes and the nose. It looked sad.

Welp, I had better get back to work: which is copying notes. This is posted during one of the frequent breaks I've been taking during the process. Dear me.

Music of the Night

Sorry guys. I've been really out of touch with my blog, and lack the inspiration to write. I just can't find anything to write! Well... my inspirations come at the most "oppurtune" times: during the day, when I'm out, in the toilet... and the list goes on. And is there anything that I can write on when that thing hits me? N-OoOoOoO.... So there you go. That's why I haven't been writing much nowadays... [Furthurmore, I've got tons to do with work... so don't complain. =P]

A few nights ago, I've "accidentally" looked out of my window (either the one in the kitchen, or the one next to my bed) and I saw the most beautiful night sky I've ever seen.

It's not the aurora (I wish). And it is nothing like the night sky in Malaysia. Maybe it exists, but maybe I was in dreamland by then. Who knows...

I've been trying to take pictures of it. Stupid me right? Taking pictures of the NIGHT SKY? Yeah, I know. But the thought of the sky having a slight orange-brownish colour in the background would actually "light up" the photo. So I had to try.