tag: alphabets..

was tagged by -JL- for the alphabets tag. secrets revealed? you tell me.

1. Attached or single?
   attached, to -piggy-.
   
   
2. Best friend?
   a few. i may not be a pro in socializing, but it has always been quality over quantity for me.
   
   
3. Cake or Pie?
   cake! can't lay eyes on it, else i'll be craving soon after.
   
   
4. Day of choice?
   friday, with the anticipated saturday coming my way.
   
   
5. Essential item?
   mobile phone, my survival sms-es!
   
   
6. Favorite color?
   fiery red!
   
   
7. Gummy bears or worms?
   gummy bears, chewing all the way!
   
   
8. Hometown?
   kuching, the cat city.
   
   
9. Favorite indulgence?
   anime. "the anime world is a real thing!".
   
   
10. January or July?
    July, for this is the month my birthday falls on!
    
    
11. Kids?
    i'm one myself!
    
    
12. Life isn't complete without?
    happiness. everyday is a drag without happiness.
    
    
13. Marriage date?
    somewhere in the future.
    
    
14. Number of magazine subscriptions?
    used to be 2 - pc gamer n national geographic.
    
    
15. Oranges or Apples?
    apples, i fear the sourness in oranges.
    
    
16. Phobias?
    height, spare me the theme park's falling chair!
    
    
17. Quote?
    "no regrets". do all that can be done being in a particular situation n hold no regrets after.
    
    
18. Reasons to smile?
    any. smile (n laugh) all you can!
    
    
19. Season of choice?
    rainy season!
    
    
20. Tag five people.
    -akira-, -barbie-, -prim3-, -sharon-, -佩雯-
    
    
21. Unknown fact about me?
    i can shutoff the real world whenever i wanna.
    
    
22. Vegetable?
    anything as long as they are tasty.
    
    
23. Worst habit?
    fiery temper, the pros n cons of straightforwardness.
    
    
24. X Ray or Ultrasound?
    i've had an xray once, while visiting the orthodontist for teeth alignment.
    
    
25. Your favorite foods?
    snacks.
    
    
26. Zodiac sign?
    proud leo.
    

chinese zodiacs: elements' years..

know your chinese zodiac? how about which element do you belong to? solely depends on the year.

Metal Rat 1900,1960 Water Rat 1912,1972 Wood Rat 1924,1984 Fire Rat 1936,1996 Earth Rat 1948,2008	Metal Ox 1901,1961 Water Ox 1913,1973 Wood Ox 1925,1985 Fire Ox 1937,1997 Earth Ox 1949,2009	Metal Tiger 1950,2010 Water Tiger 1902,1962 Wood Tiger 1914,1974 Fire Tiger 1926,1986 Earth Tiger 1938,1998
Metal Rabbit 1951,2011 Water Rabbit 1903,1963 Wood Rabbit 1915,1975 Fire Rabbit 1927,1987 Earth Rabbit 1939,1999	Metal Dragon 1940,2000 Water Dragon 1952,2012 Wood Dragon 1904,1964 Fire Dragon 1916,1976 Earth Dragon 1928,1988	Metal Snake 1941,2001 Water Snake 1953,2013 Wood Snake 1905,1965 Fire Snake 1917,1977 Earth Snake 1929,1989
Metal Horse 1930,1990 Water Horse 1942,2002 Wood Horse 1954,2014 Fire Horse 1906,1966 Earth Horse 1918,1978	Metal Goat 1931,1991 Water Goat 1943,2003 Wood Goat 1955,2015 Fire Goat 1907,1967 Earth Goat 1919,1979	Metal Monkey 1920,1980 Water Monkey 1932,1992 Wood Monkey 1944,2004 Fire Monkey 1956,2016 Earth Monkey 1908,1968
Metal Rooster 1921,1981 Water Rooster 1933,1993 Wood Rooster 1945,2005 Fire Rooster 1957,2017 Earth Rooster 1909,1969	Metal Dog 1910,1970 Water Dog 1922,1982 Wood Dog 1934,1994 Fire Dog 1946,2006 Earth Dog 1958,2018	Metal Pig 1911,1971 Water Pig 1923,1983 Wood Pig 1935,1995 Fire Pig 1947,2007 Earth Pig 1959,2019

balance hunt..

(photograph taken with my SE k500i)

with marriage approaching, her emotional security tilted n filled her with doubts n agitation. years being together, she has yet to uncover ways to communicate with him, to freely verbalize her dislikes. is he at fault for not tolerating her mood swing? or did she naively choose to be ignorant, expecting him to read minds? watching in dismay, there isn't much an outsider can nor should do. it takes a whole lot of effort to create a Magically Enchanted relationship, n it definitely involves the participation of the Duo.

お幸せに結婚するね！

yuki (ゆき、雪)..

caught the little birdy some afternoon back then. mum were guessing n doubting how he grabbed hold of the birds again. it was no mystery for me, as his hunting abilities is not some cheat-code to me. he is my proud punk after all.

anime: they are my noble masters (君が主で執事が俺で)..

some background on the anime:
- episodes: 13
- director: Susumu Kudo (工藤進)
- released: 2008
- language: Japanese
- genre: Comedy/Harem


another harem (1 guy, many girls) anime. it was enjoying most of the time, chuckling through the scenes as touching scenes fall every now n then. worthwhile for a relaxing afternoon. running away from their violent father, a guy n his elder sister landed in a rich family as butlers. there, their new life with a new family began. he finally learn to be discipline n protect those dearest to him.

appreciative..

Valentine decorations ..
(photograph taken with -piggy- 's SE w700i)

hours of observation exposing the spells n potions as bits n parts were modified n merged into one massive mechanical gripper; a formation way too magic-like for a commoner to comprehend. conquering one mission after another in HL2, nauseousness kicked in all too soon. a brief friends' gathering revealed interesting characteristics of each individual. the invisible Language Blockage no more a barrier; sensing the effort to include, slight clarifications in between shared conversations led to a whole lot of gratitude n heartwarming sensation.

暖かく感じる！

fiction: gray..

one of my writing attempts, to explore the language, to Play n Paint with Words. in this particular scenario, "Gray" is the color. do let me know what you think!

speed reduces as march silently approach from unseen corner of the empty streets. liveliness sipped through time n turned into draining dullness. with the lose window flapping against its tilts n skipping rhythmically every now n then, the crows sang along crying deafeningly on the rooftops. adding to the grayish street lights, people strolling alongside like some mindless zombies n stringed puppets, with the wind blowing in their face, mercilessly.

chinese zodiacs: elements' relations..

Element	Produce	Destroy	Animal
FIRE	Earth	Metal	Horse, Snake
EARTH	Metal	Water	Dog, Ox, Dragon, Sheep
METAL	Water	Wood	Rooster, Monkey
WATER	Wood	Fire	Pig, Rat
WOOD	Fire	Earth	Tiger, Rabbit

Affinity Relationship
(these element relations are conducive, beneficial, congenial, friendly, supporting n generating)

Water grows plants, thus creating wood
- Water is the mother of Wood
Wood is burned, thus creating Fire
- Wood is the mother of Fire
Fire reduces to ash, thus settling into the Earth
- Fire is the mother of Earth
Earth is where from where metal is extracted
- Earth is the mother of Metal
Metal holds Water
- Metal is the mother of Water

yuki (ゆき、雪)..

often praised for having snow-white furs, shower is essential for my proud punk. half of the time he was awake, you'll find him licking himself all over just to look (or feel) good. there, enjoying himself so much i was ignored, again.

anime: gakuen utopia manabi straight! (がくえんゆーとぴあ まなびストレート！)..

some background on the anime:
- episodes: 12
- director: Ryunosuke Kingetsu (金月龍之介)
- released: 2007
- language: Japanese
- genre: Comedy/Life


the story may started out rather dull, but as the story slowly progressed, their friendship turned out to be very touching. assisting each other in the path of growing up, they supported each other through difficult times, achieving the impossible.

天一 (ten ichi)..

(photographs taken with -piggy- 's SE w700i)

valentine dinner had been extremely satisfying. divided into Set A n B, we choose the previous over the later. pampering our taste buds with different japanese flavors n aroma to its maximal! the price however was slightly expensive, but still acceptable for such a romantic occasion. it was perfectly "valentine"!

taken from the previous post: Okonomiyaki ..

growth..

fireworks lighted during Valentine ..
(photograph taken with -piggy- 's SE w700i)

sunk within the virtual world of HL2, the massive cleaning mission has yet ended. letters were dug out, reading n listening to the past whispering in my ears. images danced in front of me like some old classic films, stirring my mind from its peaceful state. with these mixed flavors of harsh molding n sweet ventures fusing in my vein, merely within 7 years these experiences found their way through my life n become part of me n my growth. the path may not be straightforward, but the extended trip was nonetheless worthwhile.

特別な経験だ！

欣慰..

(photograph taken with my SE k550i)

“你选择在这季节送来一篇惊心动魄的E-mail。一年了，迟了些但你终于明白了；而我曾经心淌着血的努力和挣扎，也不再是白费。那天我走了，带着失落打败的心情含泪哽咽离去。如今，我的不甘与遗憾终于烟消云散。心灵上的成长让你看清了我的用心，让我欣慰。没后悔，因为我们都因此成长了，也更加倍珍惜未来（现在）所拥有的人。” - 给曾经属于我的他。

valentine..

new Tiddy bear member: the "negro Tiddy"..
(photograph taken with my Moto v3x)

valentine had been anything but ordinary. huge list of presents - bao gong mee, roti canai, rose, necklace, negro Tiddy, ice kacang (dessert named malboro n salem), book shelf customization n massive cleaning, fireworks - n the list did not end just there. shocked from the unforeseen, the candle light dinner was still a drunk n delightful satiating adventure.

最高のバレンタインだ！

Educational Toys

LeapFrog came out with "Scout the Puppy", a plush toy with USB connection. n it allows personalization - inputting the child's name, favorite color, MP3 playlists, etc. previous versions including penguins n rabbits.

visit the official site here: LeapFrog.

tag: 36 questions..

tagged by -佩雯- for the simple yet enjoyable tag. has been a while since tags were passed around.

1. Who was the last person to call you 'Baby'?
   seriously, no one ever called me that.
   
   
2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
   no.
   
   
3. If you had to kiss the last person you kissed, would you?
   sure!
   
   
4. Has someone ever sang a song to you?
   no.
   
   
5. Do you play Sudoku?
   yes, still a big fan of it.
   
   
6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness would you survive?
   yes, one way or another.
   
   
7. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you would do?
   grab my mobile phone n call for help.
   
   
8. Who was the last person you shared a bed with?
   -piggy-, during the Sri-Aman's trip.
   
   
9. Who do you text the most?
   -piggy-.
   
   
10. Who last said they loved you?
    -piggy-.
    
    
11. What color are your eyes?
    black.
    
    
12. How tall are you?
    estimated to be 155cm.
    
    
13. Do you like your parents?
    i'm grateful enough.
    
    
14. Do you secretly like someone?
    no. love is a beautiful thing, i'll choose to show instead of hiding it.
    
    
15. Why did your last relationship end?
    communication breakdown.
    
    
16. Who was the last person you said you loved on the phone?
    -piggy-? honestly, i don't purposely remember what i said.
    
    
17. Favorite gender?
    for what exactly?
    
    
18. Where was the furthest place you traveled?
    new zealand.
    
    
19. Do you like mustard?
    yes, but depends on what it is on.
    
    
20. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
    eat. food rules!
    
    
21. Do you look like your mom or dad?
    mom i guess.
    
    
22. How long does it take you in the shower?
    15 minutes or so.
    
    
23. Can you do splits?
    nope.
    
    
24. What movie do you want to see right now?
    what movies are currently showing in the cinema?
    
    
25. Do you think The Grudge was crappy?
    yes, n disgusting.
    
    
26. Was your mom a cheerleader?
    no.
    
    
27. What's the last letter of your middle name?
    'E'.
    
    
28. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
    8 hours.
    
    
29. Do you like care bears?
    yes, was a fan back then.
    
    
30. Do you hate chocolate?
    totally not, love them periodically.
    
    
31. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
    disagreements.
    
    
32. Are you a gullible person?
    kinda, but depends on the circumstances.
    
    
33. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
    i would say yes.
    
    
34. Are you easy to get along with?
    yes if you stop judging me.
    
    
35. What is your favorite time of day?
    night time.
    
    
36. Are you a generally happy person?
    yes, would love to own happiness as a pet if i may.

gonna tag some buddies, no obligation though!
- Akira - Barbie - Cashmere - Cometh - Foongpc - JL - Joshua - Jolenesiah - Kriscell - Life Ramblings - Oms - Renaye - Rollakid - Sharon - Tekkaus - 宝茹 -

yuki (ゆき、雪)..

during house cleaning before chinese new year, he was as busy as we were. rarely was the front door left open, nor was he given much chance to walk in freely. as mum wasn't paying attention, he busied himself with the indoors' preys. jumping n pouncing at the sofas, grabbing every wiggling tail he can find. well, i was busy too ..

anime: vampire knight guilty (ヴァンパイア騎士 guilty)..

some background on the anime:
- episodes: 13
- director: Kiyoko Sayama (佐山聖子)
- released: 2008
- language: Japanese
- genre: Action/Supernatural


sequel:
- Vampire Knight (2007)
- Vampire Knight Guilty (2008)


i wasn't expecting too highly of the anime, for i was disappointed at the first season. the second season, however, is better than its first, solely for its unexpected turn. after all the fights among the guys to protect her from being attacked n turned into a vampire, she was another pureblood vampire, with the highest nobility. only worth the watch if you've catch first season n wanted to know how the story proceed from there.

chap goh meh..

Friendship Park's evening sky ..
(photograph taken with my Moto v3x)

chap goh meh had been filled with mischief n constant giggles. storage searching mission finally declared a grand ending as stern decision was made. outing hour extended spontaneously led to a satiating second meal for this night of celebration n imaginary mandarin orange throwing!

特別のお祝いです！

stumbling block..

Sri-Aman's sky ..
(photograph taken with -piggy- 's SE w700i)

struggling over n over again crossing the language boundary; jumping n tripping, the adventure has been both interesting n frustrating. small incident inevitably led to the invoking of lost temper. repeatedly requesting for explanation being way to tedious; feeling left out, led to teeth clenching n cold shoulder.

やっぱ難しいことです！

lightness..

Sri-Aman's river..
(photograph taken with my SE k550i)

the sudden urge of satisfying a sweet-tooth has been delightful. unspoken agreement made it all seemed stunningly Magical. under the clear night sky, gratified as the night flew silently by in soft laughter.

今飛んでいます！

星座：哪个方面最差？..

每个人在爱情中会有怎样的个性？每次遇到哪一部分，就会呈现痴呆状？或是哪方面就超低能？该怎么包容呢？

白羊座 (3/21～4/20)
总是爆出很瞎的情话说到不懂甜言蜜语的榜首，真是非白羊莫属了，本来说话又直又衝的他们，面对情人讲起话来还是一样的笨拙，说不出甜蜜的话语，不会哄或安慰对方就算了，最糟糕的是有些白羊座还会哪壶不开提哪壶的讲一些让情人狂抓的话，把原本的美好搞的一塌糊涂。在越描越黑的情况下，直到对方气得火冒三丈了，白羊们才会知道自己讲错了什么。
解决：耍酷吧！无论是白羊男生或女生，耍酷是一种不会说错话的选择，因为摆酷不但可以少讲几句话，多听听自己的另一半和被人聊天的内容，也可以防止说错话而造成感情上的大问题。

USB Drive: Kissing Octopus

A-Data Technology came out with the T806 Kissing Octopus Couple USB Drive. the cute chubby octopus comes in 2GB/4GB/8GB capacity. recently announced winner at the iF Design Award.

it has a magnetic end which can be used to create a octopus couple, or to stick notes on metal surfaces. a valentine present? or you can kiss n make up with the octopus!

visit the official site here: A-Data Technology.

anime: macross frontier (マクロスF フロンティア)..

some background on the anime:
- episodes: 25
- director: Shoji Kawamori (河森正治)
- released: 2008
- language: Japanese
- genre: Adventure/Science Fiction


to save humanity, a pilot n 2 pop idols set out to fight war against the aliens, using musics. the plot was simple, but the story line repeated itself as the aliens abilities advanced. the fight was quite intense as the story continued to flow. the largest let down, however, was another triangle love story that has no end.

award: premio dardos..

received the award from -sharon-. translated to mean "Darts Award" in Spanish. don't exactly know why "darts" are chosen but i'm honored to receive it nonetheless. thanks!

as explained, the award was used to acknowledge the values that each blogger uses to transmit cultural, ethical, literary n personal values. that, in short, demonstrate their creativity n represent their thoughts through words. the award was created to allow showing of affection n gratitude for a job well done, which added values to the web.

passing the award to more bloggers!:

- akira - ~~the world~~
- barbie - princess barbie's fairytopia kingdom!
- cometh - benard cometh revelations
- foongpc - my very first blog
- joshua - tech, review, computer and how to
- kriscell - boleh! boleh!
- oms - oms 返屋企
- rollakid - oh schnap!
- tekkaus - ~your day starts at here~
- 佩雯 - 雯中学生涯
- 宝茹 - 飞翔 tales from asia and beyond

(more Award posts: Here.)

flashback..

Sri-Aman's sky ..
(photograph taken with my SE k550i)

with blinding flashes n thunderous storm, the 1 week holiday came to an abrupt end as i laid motionless, staring straight at the dark shadowy ceiling. a week started out monotonous ended colorfully, generously painted by friends', lover's n sibling's love. bonds tighten as sensitivity n care evolved.

いい休暇お有り難いた！

zodiacs: compatibility..

click on picture for larger view ..

click here for detailed explanations: Love Sign Compatibility Grid.

Car Stereo: Fusion CA-IP500

instead of slotting CD into the car stereo, or connecting the stereo to an iPod using cable, try slot in the iPod directly! Fusion introduces the world-first iPod docking car stereo.

visit the official site here: Fusion Electronics.