After god-knows how many donkey years have passed, here I am, again. 😀

School has started and tomorrow’s my first UT (Food & Beverage Management) but frankly, that’s not the thing on my mind now.

Rather, this cute little girl is.

I have no idea how everything happened – it was like, snap of a finger, and we’re so damned close.

Heh. This wouldn’t sound so bad though – if only for the fact that actually, she’s attached.

In fact, I don’t even know how come I would fall for her (in her own words – “I’m not your dream girl!”))

Honestly – She smokes (A LOT), she’s damned un-ladylike (to the point of being something of an ah-lian!) AND .. she can be quite un-glam at times.

But still, I find myself willing to close one eye for her.

And so, here comes the part – where I start to wonder .. can the both of us, being so different (in terms of personality, beliefs and generally everything else), actually be together?

Ok, I know I’m thinking too far ahead but still .. it never hurts to look ahead (ok, maybe this would be a bad idea, with an impending UT and all but still ..).

Anyway, anyone out there can send me your blessings?

Because I know for sure as hell the person up there won’t.

Saw this from some website (mykentuckyhome.net, I think) and thought it’ll be good to share (that is, if anyone is seeing this!)

Enjoy. 🙂

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Her hair was up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy’s Day at school,
and she couldn’t wait to go.

But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
of why he wasn’t there today.

But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
she tried to keep her daughter home.

But the little girl went to school
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
a dad who never calls.

There were daddies along the wall in back,
for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seats.

One by one the teacher called
a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
a man who wasn’t there.

“Where’s her daddy at?”
she heard a boy call out.
“She probably doesn’t have one,”
another student dared to shout.

And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
“Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day.”

The words did not offend her,
as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
who told her to go on.

And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.

“My Daddy couldn’t be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day.

And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so.

He loved to tell me stories
he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me to fly a kite.

We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I’m not standing here alone.

“Cause my daddy’s always with me,
even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
he’ll forever be in my heart”

With that, her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.

And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years.

For she stood up for the love
of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
doing what was right.

And when she dropped her hand back down,
staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud.

“I love my daddy very much,
he’s my shining star.
And if he could, he’d be here,
but heaven’s just too far.

You see he was a policeman
and died just this past year
When airplanes hit the towers
and taught Americans to fear.

But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it’s like he never went away.”
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.

And to her mothers amazement,
she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.

Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.

“I know you’re with me Daddy,”
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.

Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.

And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far.

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They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

Found it from this guy (http://jeremysng.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/why-guys-who-play-dota-make-the-best-life-partners/) who probably found it from somewhere but anyway, credits to him for the translation (the original text is below his).

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Why guys who play DOTA make the best life partners

(Disclaimer: This is not written by me..and for goodness’ sake those with a sorry excuse for a sense of humour please don’t read this.)

Single-hearted devotion: He is willing to invest a lot of time and effort in pursuing the hobby he loves. In the future, he will be a successful career-minded professional who puts his heart and soul into what he does. Besides, a devoted man is an attractive man. The next time he is concentrating on a DOTA game, take a good look at him, and you may find him attractive in ways you never did notice before.

Indomitable spirit: Every DOTA-er starts from being a newb. Every DOTA player inevitably goes through the long and painful process of feeding and farming only a Boots of Speed and 2 Wraith Bands (not bracers coz too expensive) at 30mins. If he doesn’t have a never-say-die-attitude, he would have given up long ago. So, every DOTA player possess strong will and fighting spirit. And such a man, is of course, more reliable and can be depended upon.

Gentlemanly: A DOTA player is gentlemanly. Even when he gets thrashed badly, he will still say GG (good game) to the opponent at the end of the game. At the most, just try again another day.
Extraordinary patience: DOTA cultivates patience. The opponent might be owning 10 minutes into the game, but a good DOTA player will persevere on and wait patiently for a chance to turn the tables. He will hang on tightly and continue to farm, gank (and sometimes KS if given the opportunity), until he gets the chance to wipe out the opponent team and make the winning push. Similarly in life, you can be sure that he will not PP (pull plug) but will hold your hand and endure the hardships together.

Extremely durable punchbag: Every DOTA-er would surely have been at the mercy of imba magic spells before, those that would make anyone pee in their pants, like Reverse Polarity+ Black hole, a Lion+Lina lane etc, or a Blink+Echo Slam when you are Broodmother pushing with a thousand spiderlings around you. So you can be sure that he makes a good punchbag when you need one, especially on those bad days.
Attentive and sensitive: A good DOTA player an observant one. One of the basic skills of DOTA is to be observant of your surroundings, of every move your opponent makes or is planning to make. Therefore, when he is spending time with you, he will be very sensitive to your feelings. Every frown or smile will not pass by unnoticed. He will lend a listening ear when you are troubled, his shoulder will be there when you need to cry (or are just feeling tired). He will offer words of comfort when you are feeling down. Can you find anyone better?

Lightning reflexes: Another basic requirement of DOTA is to have fast reflexes. Slowpokes are doomed to die in DOTA, because by the time you find the hotkey for Voodoo, you would have been killed by Invoker’s Tornado+Chaos Meteor, possibly followed up by Cold Snap. You don’t need to be as agile as Jet Li to get by in life, but there is no harm in having a partner who can react quickly to real-life situations.

IT-savvy: A DOTA player is more knowledgeable about computers and the net than the average guy. Any DOTA player would be able to talk, at some length, about graphic cards, CPU, mice, keyboards, bandwidth speeds etc. In this day and age, it can be embarassing if your partner is computer-illiterate. With a DOTA player as a spouse, you can be sure that all your kids will grow up to be tech-savvy, capable individuals.

Remarkable mental strength: Constant psychological pressure during DOTA is a norm. You never know when a Nerubian Assasin will pop out from nowhere, annihilating you within seconds. You can never be sure if a Pudge+CM is lying in wait at the secret shop. Hence, you can be assured that the DOTA player will not crumble easily in the face of real-life pressures, because he is so accustomed to handling such circumstances and the hours of DOTA has increased his mental endurance.

Effective planner: If you fail to plan in DOTA, you plan to fail. Rush headlong into a teamfight without planning and you will be waiting for respawn next. A good DOTA player is adept at planning, calculating risks and making judgements. To initiate a gank or not, how to position your character is but some of the many decisions you have to make throughout the game. Thus, the pro DOTA player is a careful and meticulous one. He will plan a party on your birthday, and plan a surprise for your anniversary.

Reliable breadwinner: Money makes the world go round. Farming for gold is of utmost importance in DOTA. Without items, your imba skills at micro/macro management cannot guarantee victory. The long and arduous process of farming for gold (especially reaching that elusive 3800 for a Relic) requires a lot of skill and technique. Hence, rest assured that a pro DOTA-er will always bring home the bacon, and lots of it. The husband earns for you to spend. What more can you ask for?

Faithful partner: DOTA players are loyal lovers. They are able to resist the flaming hot Lina or that sexy Rylai, and mercilessly send them back to where they came from (fountain), despite their charming looks. DOTA players will not be tempted so easily.

Team and community spirit: -Good- DOTA players are self-sacrificing. They always put themselves before others. They have good teamwork, and are willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good. They don’t mind letting the team’s main DPS hero get the kill. This kind of person is not self-centred, and will place the family or society above self.

Not all DOTA players may display all the points listed above, but that’s only because you haven’t discovered these attributes yet. Look a little harder, and give yourselves a little more time. You will not regret it.

I came across this on FB, but in Mandarin, so made an attempt to translate it. My bullshit meter is exploding after translating it. I’m quite certain that this is probably written by a DOTA-playing single guy, while waiting for the next game on Garena…haha. Please take this with heaps of salt. I will not be liable for any futures destroyed due to this post. 原文如下：

打DOTA的男生是MM的择偶最佳选择原因如下：

1、强烈的事业心：他可以为自己的爱好付出一切精力。将来，他也一定会有自己热爱的事业。而且，男人最性感的时刻之一，就是他专心致志做事的时候。所以，找一个机会在他全神贯注玩DOTA的时候，从侧面好好观察他，你就会发现我说的话没错。

2、永不服输的精神：俗话说，文无第一，武无第二。DOTA也是一项体育运动，每一个DOTAer都有过从被人踩到踩别人的经历，而且这个过程中的第一阶段——被踩，是一个相当漫长的时间段。如果没有不服输的精神，早就放弃了。所以，想要在玩DOTA的男性里找一个容易服输的人很难。游戏中如此，人生也如此，还是找个有骨气的男人比较好。

3、十分的绅士风度：就算被人扁到心里全是眼泪，打完一局后还是要说GG(也就是good game/多多指教)，大不了明天再找回来。君子报仇，十年不晚。久而久之，DOTAer都会养成记吃不记打、谦虚谨慎的良好性格。这同样也是好老公的必备条件之一。

4、超长的耐心：一个DOTAer，不一定每局都会一直比分领先，但他们会在局势落后的时候，全力寻找每一个可以翻盘的机会，这个时候就需要耐心。耐心的去调整心态，耐心的去打钱、GANK/甚至偷塔，然后再给对手致命一击。在你们的生活中，同样也会有不顺心的时候，所以选个有耐心的老公吧，然后两个人，永远以风平浪静的心态，去面对共同的人生。

5、超强的抗击打能力：每一DOTAer一定都尝到过被对方魔法狂轰滥炸的感觉，而且不只是一次。那么，当他面对的不是冷冰冰的霜冻，而是充满爱意的小粉拳的时候，他同样也不会逃避，而是甘心情愿去选择做一个满脸笑容、老老实实的沙包。

6、非同一般的细心：做为DOTAer，基本功之一就是在游戏中的观察对手的走位和行动，日复一日，年复一年，他的观察力绝对和福尔摩斯不相上下。同样和你在一起的时候，他不会忽略掉你的各种感受，包括你的一颦一笑，一举一动。你疲劳时，他会帮助你；你高兴时，他会和你一起享受快乐；你苦闷时，他会安慰你。呜呼，有老公如此，夫复何求！

7、超越常人的敏捷反应：又是一项DOTAer的基本功，反射弧长的人同样不适合这项运动。选择终身伴侣，不一定非得要李连杰，成龙般的身手，但机灵点儿，总不会错吧。

8、超级丰富的计算机、网络知识：随随便便找一个DOTAer，他可以从选择显卡、CPU、鼠标、键盘，到对驱动、网络条件，进行优化和你聊上三天三夜。再说，以后的世界，永远是计算机和网络的世界，找一个不懂这两样东西的老公，就连出门也会被人笑话的。而且，你们未来的宝宝还没生下来就多了一个老师。xxx同志都说过，计算机要从娃娃抓起，这方面你是不用再担心了。

9、一级棒的心理承受力：不一定什么时候就会被对方抄了老家，不一定什么时候就会与敌人狭路相逢。每个DOTAer都养成了死亡之指指向心脏而不惊，风暴之锤锤于胸口而不惧的大无畏精神。人生总要经历坎坷和波折。一个遇事就变得颓废沮丧的人，你会选择他做你的终身伴侣吗？

10、计划性：到什么时候该干什么，是DOTAer应该烂熟于心的事。每时每刻他都在心里默默的做着计划，计算对手的等级以及经验，考虑对手出没的地方和是否GANK,思考对方集结的位置和可能进攻的方向。形成了做事缜密的性格后，他同样会把你们的生活安排的井井有条，后天是你的生日，应该开个party；大后天该去买大米，顺便把酱油买回来。嗯，就是这样。

11、会攒钱：在DOTA中，金钱几乎可以说是命脉，没有金钱就没有装备，没有装备，再NB的操作也是白费。所以，DOTAer都有一个非常好的习惯，就是攒钱。经过前期在线上的不懈努力，终于熬到了出装备的钱，那是一个破茧成蝶的过程（尤其是3800），所以找一个DOTAer,就是找一个会攒钱的男人，MM今后的日子一定会很富足的哦…至少是老公攒钱，老婆花的哦……

我再加两个：

13、拥有强大的抵抗美女诱惑的能力：面对对面的火女等级别的美女，绝对不手软，坚决把对方送回祭坛~~所以找一个DOTAer，MM绝对可以放心，他们绝对很专一。

14、拥有十分好的大局观和团队精神：为了团队可以牺牲自己，将补刀赚钱的机会让给更需要的主力DPS。这样的人在家庭和社会都可以为别人考虑，不以自己为中心。

并不是每个DOTAer都可以同时把以上十条体现得非常完美，但并不是因为他们没有这些优点，而是你还没有发掘出来，还没有观察到。所以多给他一点儿时间，要不然，你可能会后悔一辈子的。综上所述，DOTA不仅是一项竞技运动，而且是MM们择偶必备的重要工具之一。选择DOTAer，就是选择幸福。你们认同吗? @@”

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It’s been raining/drizzling since, what, yesterday night?

Such nice weather to zzz .. but a joker residing one floor below me just had to spoil everything by drilling holes (for god knows what reason!).

So .. before, I charge down to him/her with a chopper in hand, a few jokes to lower down my rage level.

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Teacher: Where’s your homework?
Girl: Um… (looks to boyfriend for help)
Boy: It was my fault. Sorry.
Girl: (whispers) What are you doing?
(he smiled & winked at her)
Teacher: What?
Boy: It was my fault.
Teacher: How so?
Boy: I walked her to school today
& offered to carry her books.
Teacher: So where’s her homework?
Boy: I dropped it.
Teacher: Why?
Boy: I dropped it when I was beating up a guy for saying you weren’t the best teacher ever. (everyone laughs & teacher smiles)
Teacher: I’ll give you one more day to get it finished.

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A man buys a lie detector robot that slaps people who lie. He decides to test it at dinner.
DAD: Son, where were you today during school hours?
SON: At school*Robot slaps Son*
SON: OK,I went to the movies.
DAD: Which one?
SON: Toy Story*Robot slaps son again*
SON: OK, it was Day with a Porn Star.
DAD: WHAT? When I was your age I didn’t even know what porn was!*Robot slaps Dad*
MOM: HAHA! After all he’s your son.*Robot slaps mom*

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Guy: Wanna hear a joke about my dick? Nevermind, it’s too long.
Girl: Wanna hear a joke about my vagina? Nevermind, you won’t get it.

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There’s something I want to say to someone, but I just don’t know how to start; and how to end.

How ah?

Just came back from NEX; truth be told, I find it an exceptionally boring place – None of the stuff there interest me. 😦

With the only exception of this pet shop (which is so conveniently tucked next to the arcade on Level 4 .. ah, the temptation!)

Browsed through the store and suddenly was “inspired” (I hope this isn’t another one of those cheap thrills I’ve been having. -.-) to bring one of them (dog/rabbits) home. But I have to be realistic – I just can’t find a space (in both my house and my timetable!) to take care of a pet.

And the trip to the arcade was horrendous – as usual, the usual assortment of characters that little most arcades in Singapore (small boys who think themselves as gods but end up I looking at them as no better then dogs instead), got some battles (needless to say, they added to my collection of honey stars :). ) in, and departed.

So now .. I have a trade show (part of my Entrepreneurship module) to worry about; Basically, it’s just a simulation of the real thing and rather “cutely”, RP has decided to use this trade show as a gauge for our UT2. Not exactly much of a worry for me there, so I shall end it here.

In the meantime, fingers crossed for my group and class tomorrow. :))

I really need to make it a point to blog.

It’s been yet again, a long long while – A year has passed, things have changed, people have come (and gone!) but still; this press of mine remains constant. In fact, I feel a tinge of sadness – has it come to the point where everything happens/changes so fast that I have to turn to a non-living thing for reflection and understanding!?

Anyway! Emo post aside, I’m still doing okay at RP – procastination mode on, but I really need to work on my modules. 3 Cs aren’t anything to gloat about.

That, and rather (surprisingly?), I received a call from zone-X this afternoon – they asked me if I was still interested in joining the Wangan World Championships. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance but .. is it actually worth my time? I never really clicked with the people from that side of the pond, and I’ve kinda lost touch with the game itself. But still, the chance to go Japan and represent Singapore proper is quite the temptation to get me playing again.

So .. Should I?

I’m being .. haunted by this “thing”.

It is known as uncertainty, and truth be told, I can’t seem to get rid of it. (or at least turn it into something positive, example; motivation?)

And it’s not helping when nothing seems to work, no matter what you try to turn things around.

F***. It’s 1.30am, and I really need the ZZZ.

“Hard to believe that,
It’s not over tonight,
Just give me one more chance to make it, right,
I may not make it through, the night,
I wouldn’t go home without you ..”

And yes, this has been ringing in my head from since .. forever?

Marketing UT tomorrow – quite confident I can do good here. I need a perk-me-up for lessons though; it can really get very dry at times (and that’s when the temptation to ZZZ comes into play!)

Other then that, life is as per normal – usual routine of lessons, play and what-have-you apply. I’ll have to delay my IPPT though – I’m unfit as it is now and have no further intention of subjecting myself to any form of humiliation whatsoever.

So, back to procastination – I REALLY NEED TO TRAIN.

Z.

Got this from SGForums’ jokes and humor forum. 🙂

Commandment 1:
Marriages are made in heaven. But, so are thunder and lightning.

Commandment 2:
If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say, talk in your sleep.

Commandment 3:
Marriage is grand – and divorce is at least 100 grand!

Commandment 4:
Married life is very frustrating. In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens.
In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens.
In the third year, they both speak and the neighbours listen.

Commandment 5:
When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing – either the car is new or the wife is.

Commandment 6:
Marriage is when a man and woman become as one;
The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.

Commandment 7:
Before marriage, a man will lie awake all night thinking about something you say.
After marriage, he will fall asleep before you finish.

Commandment 8:
Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, understanding, economical and a good cook.
But the law allows only one wife.

Commandment 9:
Marriage and love are purely matters of chemistry.
That is why a wife treats her husband like toxic waste.

Commandment 10:
A man is incomplete until he is married.
After that, he is finished.