When big boys move

It's kind of cute. Gary Brolsma is one of the greatest internet celebrities and it all started from harmless fun of moving to the Numa Numa song and uploading it on YouTube. Known as the Numa Numa guy, he runs a website called newnuma.com .

Magic pinch

It's that special pinch. That sends millions of watts of jolt into the mind and soul, instantly giving the 'wake up' we need. It occurs once in a blue moon. And when it does, it makes the body cringe in fear of scary possibilities. It makes the brain rethink and create new paths. The body screams "Revamp revamp!"

The time to enjoy is now. Less time for stressing over problems. Less time for self-pity. Less time for wandering. Less time for complaining. Execution has to begin now. Make the best out of things now. Appreciation and gratitude.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

If you want to hug your cat, hug it. If you need to apologize to your friend, apologize. Life is too short for waiting. Life is too short for lingering. Because you might not be able to do it tomorrow. Or the minute after that. The divine being up there can cut the breath out of us in a split second or faster. 

Time and tide waits for no man. (Ruz's fav. quote teehee, not sure if it still is) 

When I was little, mum kissed me goodnight every night and I asked her why. She said, in case she doesn't see me the next day. I guess at least I go to sleep knowing mum loves me. I kind of miss her strawberry kisses now but nothing I can do about it. So I spread it on. I'm kind of awkward in showing love to dad and Mat. But Mirzan and the lloved one. Like Mirzan, when I first see him in the day I hug him tight and kiss him on the cheek. Then after that I keep wanting to hug him. He'll probably get sick of it one day haha, but I don't care. 

Live life with no regrets. The time to act is now!

Apparently

This is what I've learned from watching the lives of a group of boxers.

They're not just a group of dumb dudes going around flailing their arms around trying to knock their opponent out. I mean that's their motive usually but that's not who they are. Like artists, this is their passion. They can 'paint a picture' with their punches. They have to have footwork to move around fast enough. 

We were discussing around the room few weeks back. Maybe boxers are good dancers. They move well with their feet. While watching one of the Contender matches, someone behind me shouted "Dance baby, dance!" He's a local boxing trainer, screaming to a fighter in the ring.

If their rhythm is good, they can beat the opponent. Cos some fighters don't really have rhythm and would find it hard to keep up.

Here's a short clip of Ali dancing, since I'm on abit of Ali craze now. But he is indeed the greatest! Watch the legs.

"The Greatest"

Muhammad Ali.

Such a clever man who spoke with great poetry. A man who always knew what he wanted and got it. I can't help but research him. I've been watching boxing footage day in and out.

It all started when he was 12, and his bicycle was stolen. He ran up to a policeman, Joe Martin, fuming. Turns out, Joe runs his own gym and trained the boy to box. From there it began.

After Ali had converted to Muslim he was supposed to join the Vietnam War. But he didn't. He was furious at the thought that black people were not treated right, but still had to put on a uniform and "continue the domination of white slave masters" by murdering another nation. 

"I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong... they never called me nigger."

He said war is against the teachings of the Qur'an. 

"I'd rather face machine gunfire before, uh, deviate from the teachings of almighty God and the religion of Islam."

1967, Ali was stripped of his heavyweight title and boxing license due to his refusal to join the Armed Forces on religious grounds. 3 years later, he was vindicated by the US Supreme Court and returned to the ring. 

Ali on how he'd like to be remembered

Already know

Patience is a good way to go. 

Not the only way, but one of many ways. 

Don't let the heart jump before you. 

Maybe what I'm saying is not even logical cos I'm sleepy now. 

Patience is divine. In my opinion. I just forget to do it sometimes.

Patience is the companion of wisdom. In Saint Augustine's opinion.

But I agree. Good one Saint Augustine.

I'm so grateful to have the ability to see, hear, touch, taste, smell. I thank god everyday for it. People who walk around with one hand, people who can't see and have to depend on the stick, people who weren't born normal. Most of them would want to be in our shoes. For some reason I see many of them nowadays. And you know what they say, you're there for a reason. Made to witness these things that makes you rethink and rethink. 

I'm happy. No matter how unhappy I am, I'm happy.

Don't know what

It's so hard to stay optimistic when you're feeling pessimist. 

But you know positive is the way to go.

So go.

But you don' feel like budging.

You feel like remaining negative cos the feeling seems right. 

Sensitivity, shut up. you're doing too good a job.

iRack

A new product of Apple, iRack - MadTV. 

Trunk-ated

There's a big elephant in the room I can't seem to get rid of.

Imagine

Smiles! 

Dedicated to a certain baby monster whom I love, Mirzan.

With photos taken by another lloved one, Mohd Faiz.

I hope Mirzan never loses his magic of imagination growing up. Cos he inspires people like that. People like his big sister. And sometimes it's funny watching him amuse himself with his own make believe stories and watch him laugh at it, and having fun with it. You just can't help but smile.  

Randy's last lecture

This is a great example of how we could try and live life right, but still be hit by a fast-killing disease. Dr Randy Pausch excercises everyday, he tries to eat right but is one day hit by Pancreatic cancer. Later told that he has months to live. Randy has to try stay positive, for he will be leaving behind a loving wife and 3 beautiful young children. He won't be able to watch them grow up to be big boys, or grow old with his wife. 

But he accepted it, and helped to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer before he died. Being a researcher himself, Randy, says the researches going towards Pancreatic cancer isn't well-funded. He believes that if it is, they might be able to find more ways to help patients rather than just chemotherapy and radiation. 

Here he is on Oprah, with his Last Lecture, talking about achieving childhood dreams and sharing lessons he learned in life.

On the blanket of white

30 Seconds to Mars talking about the experience of being in Greenland to shoot A Beautiful Lie, the challenges they faced while shooting atop massive bodies of ice, all for a single cause of spreading that message that the Earth is not going to live as long if we don't try to help it. 

Walking home with a fruit in hand

Hanging at G's spot

-17/10/08-

Gareth's

More !!!

It's business time!

A duo from New Zealand, Flight of the Conchords, make song and comedy about sex and relationship.

They're coming!

".. Avenue Q is a fabulously furry and fun-filled romp featuring an ensemble of actors and some very adult-minded puppets. It’s ‘Sesame Street’ with a very grown up twist!

You’ll meet Princeton, a fresh-faced college grad, Brian the out-of-work comedian, Internet porn addict Trekkie Monster, Nick the good-hearted slacker, Rod, his investment banker roommate who seems to be hiding a secret, kindergarten teaching assistant Kate Monster, and of course, Lucy the Slut. They get away with things that only puppets can without being arrested.

Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to make it in New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account.. [more info at SISTIC]"

DATE

30 Oct - 16 Nov 2008

Tues - Fri, 8pm

Sat & Sun, 3 pm & 8 pm

DURATION

Approx. 2 hrs 15 min

INTERVAL

20 mins

VENUE

Esplanade Theatre

Yay yay!

cos he's so cute when he says it

Can I keep you?

It was on clearance sale at $6.95 so I had to get it. I watched it in cinema for my 8th birthday and it made me cry. Casper is such a sad boy. I still don't know how he died. I know he was 12 and he was sick but what kind I dunno. 

But he stayed behind instead of 'crossing over' to keep his father company. His father was an inventor, but people thought he was a lunatic cos he claimed he was haunted by the ghost of his dead son. He built a machine that he thought might be able to bring his son back to life. 

The whole movie's accompanied by great music. Especially that sad, sad one at the short moment at the Halloween party where Casper appeared as a real boy and Kat's mother's spirit appeared to visit her father. 

Here's "One Last Wish" by James Horner, the same guy who composed music for Titanic. and a video done by a Casper fan. If you love Casper too, enjoy.

Casper - One Last Wish (Secrecys)

Scientist studies

Today I want to write about Mirzan, again, cos he's such a little Ronald McDonald. I enjoy writing about him. 

People always say, you never know what goes through the mind of another. 

I saw Mirzan grow up from when he was a tiny almost premature-like baby to a full-grown 5-year-old. You'd think you know all about someone if you've watched him from the day he was born. I thought I did, but turn out, I may be wrong. 

Lately he gets mad easily. Like when he's enjoying playing PSP and a baby crawls over and innocently lays a finger on his precious device, he raises his arms high as if gonna hit the kid, and screams in a high-pitch tone "I said DON'T DISTURBBBB!!!!!" Then his face crumples up, with pursed lips, he goes "Ngrrrrrrr!!!"

While walking back with him one day, after he's had one of his baby angst moments, he explained to me. 

"sometimes.. sometimes, my think (pointing to his head) make me like bad guy. then i like want to hit the orang.."

- my think = the way I think

- orang = person

I was surprised at first. I mean, he's able to understand something I probably didn't understand at his age. I said to him 

"You're actually a good boy, baby." 

he said

"sometimes.. sometimes i good boy.. sometimes i naughty. sometimes my think make me like bad guy.. then i angry, then my hands like this" 

he shows me his clenched fist.

He understands the effect his um, brain has on him? He knows the source of his emotion and what it does to him, but he doesn't know how to help it. And it's beautiful sometimes when you hear it from the mouth of a child, the major discoveries he makes on his own. Now, we have to do something about that baby angst.

Passenger seat

There's a slight bout of sorrow when you've lost a battle. Especially when you've lost much and was depending on the win to save you and your family. Let the tears free, breathe, take your loved ones in your hands, and slowly walk out of the wreckage.