TheStar.com - 2 teens arrested in flying rock attack
Why do people do things like this? It's not even a directed attack - random acts of destruction?! I still can't understand the motive behind this.
At the end of the article they mentioned Michael Vytlingam - a classmate of mine in high school. Bumped into him a couple times at house parties throughout my high school years.. We didn't have much in common (me = nerd; him = cool guy who drives a nice car and gets all the girls), so I didn't really know him on a very personal level. I still remember lending him my homework to copy in Grade 10..
Friday, October 17, 2003
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Just Like the Good Ol' Times..
Although there were no drunkenness this weekend (think I might be getting too old for that now), I felt really happy hanging out with some old friends. Meeting up with Jason and Esther again was tr�s cool, as we caught up on our lives since we met last year. Funny how we can just pick up where we left off, without missing a beat. Esther dressed up (!!) and didn't look like a punk kid anymore - I guess university changes people.
Hung out with the boys on Monday night (Adrian, Chris, Kevin, and Jason).. ate at Le Biftheque (some amazing steak, IMHO), and then chilled at D&B for a couple of hours. Settled some old scores (hope you enjoyed your dinner and your drinks, Adrian), and ready to start some new ones (hockey pool, here I come).
Reminds me of the good ol' days when I didn't have this many responsibilities and lived carefree..
Hung out with the boys on Monday night (Adrian, Chris, Kevin, and Jason).. ate at Le Biftheque (some amazing steak, IMHO), and then chilled at D&B for a couple of hours. Settled some old scores (hope you enjoyed your dinner and your drinks, Adrian), and ready to start some new ones (hockey pool, here I come).
Reminds me of the good ol' days when I didn't have this many responsibilities and lived carefree..
Sunday, October 12, 2003
FIFA World Cup Football
Not that I supposed Canada should win (the United States DO have a better team), but it was really nice when the score was tied 1-1 after the first half. Knowing that we did stand a chance in defeating the winner from the last World Cup, makes me proud that Canadians don't give up very easily after being defeated in the first game against Germany.
It was a cool afternoon, chilling with Adrian and Chris at the Ballroom. We drank, eat, watched the game - no pretence, no 'I-think-you're-fake' conversations, and definitely none of the backstabbing that I have grown accustomed to.
It was a cool afternoon, chilling with Adrian and Chris at the Ballroom. We drank, eat, watched the game - no pretence, no 'I-think-you're-fake' conversations, and definitely none of the backstabbing that I have grown accustomed to.
Saturday, October 11, 2003
Long Weekend
FINALLY! It's been too long since I've had an extra day off, and I am definitely going to capitalize on that. Two visitors are arriving in Toronto this weekend: Adrian, who just started graduate school in Halifax; And Jason, my buddy from Vancouver I met during my trip to Taiwan several years back. This should be an interesting weekend :)
Met up with Adrian after he arrived, chilled at a snooker hall with some friends.. somethings never change (ie. Adrian is still as mouthy as ever). It feels good though, knowing that there's something in life you can count on, even when all hell breaks lose.
Met up with Adrian after he arrived, chilled at a snooker hall with some friends.. somethings never change (ie. Adrian is still as mouthy as ever). It feels good though, knowing that there's something in life you can count on, even when all hell breaks lose.
Friday, October 10, 2003
Anxiety
Been feeling really anxious lately - no particular reason either. Just feels like everything is falling apart and I can do nothing but sit here and watch it crumble. You ask, well then, why don't you do something about it?
I am. Perhaps I need to put a little more effort into it.
I am. Perhaps I need to put a little more effort into it.
Tuesday, October 07, 2003
The Weekend
The weekend was fun, as I was hanging out with friends but yet had some time to myself to wind down a busy and hectic week. Very briefly, I had dinner with some lovely ladies on Friday night, sang my hearts out with some friends, had dinner and drinks, and relaxed at home.
I've been noticing the trend about the type of activities I do, as to what constitutes 'fun' for me. In my younger years (making me sound so old now), what defined 'fun' was the number of people came out to the gathering, and whether the activity was exciting or not. I'm talking about doing stupid things even, running around in a park at 2am because we were too drunk to do anything else.
Now that I've aged, I enjoy the finer things in life. Food - I'm talking about GOOD food, like gourmet food. Or even an hour or two, sitting down with a couple of drinks and talking to friends about everything under the sun. That may sound a bit snobby, but you can take away the martinis, take away the lounge atmosphere too. What defines 'fun' now is the fact that I have a few friends that would sit around and share their thoughts, and sometimes even have heated arguments. (we can't possibly agree on EVERYTHING)
Perhaps I have grown older so I cannot justify getting plastered and running around, acting like a teenager anymore. Or perhaps I have finally discovered why I always felt like there was a void in my life, everytime I go home after an outing with 16 of my 'poss�'s back when I was in high school.
Evelyn told me before.. "It's not the quantity of friends you have, but the quality. I'd rather have one true friend than thirty so-called friends. They are more like acquaintances." I should listen to her more often. :)
I've been noticing the trend about the type of activities I do, as to what constitutes 'fun' for me. In my younger years (making me sound so old now), what defined 'fun' was the number of people came out to the gathering, and whether the activity was exciting or not. I'm talking about doing stupid things even, running around in a park at 2am because we were too drunk to do anything else.
Now that I've aged, I enjoy the finer things in life. Food - I'm talking about GOOD food, like gourmet food. Or even an hour or two, sitting down with a couple of drinks and talking to friends about everything under the sun. That may sound a bit snobby, but you can take away the martinis, take away the lounge atmosphere too. What defines 'fun' now is the fact that I have a few friends that would sit around and share their thoughts, and sometimes even have heated arguments. (we can't possibly agree on EVERYTHING)
Perhaps I have grown older so I cannot justify getting plastered and running around, acting like a teenager anymore. Or perhaps I have finally discovered why I always felt like there was a void in my life, everytime I go home after an outing with 16 of my 'poss�'s back when I was in high school.
Evelyn told me before.. "It's not the quantity of friends you have, but the quality. I'd rather have one true friend than thirty so-called friends. They are more like acquaintances." I should listen to her more often. :)
Friday, October 03, 2003
Election Day
** Note ** I have decided to delay the publishing of this blog, so that the election results would be old news. This is purely my own personal opinion, and have no reflection to any political affiliation.
I voted today. Yes, for the first time in my life. Since becoming eligible to vote, I had missed three elections (one provincial, one municipal, and one federal). My rationale for not voting (translation: excuse) is that I didn't know enough about the issues to make an educated judgment. Fair enough. Now that I'm much older and wiser (some of you will dispute the latter part), I feel that I have seen enough in the politics to make an informed decision.
Some people have told me that I may not know the issues deep enough to cast my 'educated vote', or that I am too naive and simplifying my ideas too much. My response to that is, well, tough. The fact that the government trusts us young people to vote, shows that our thoughts and ideas matter. Surely I may be naive, but there are issues that I feel strongly about, issues that perhaps nobody else cares about. In a democratic society, we should vote based on our own opinion on the issues, and not follow what the rest of the society defines as "Key Issues of This Election".
I care about education in this province, especially the funding that is given to schools (not just universities). Yes, it is because I am a student and I care about my tuition going up 15% every year, while the quality of teaching and resources diminish rapidly. I want my government to represent me, not Joe Doe down the street. Selfish, you say; I say that's exactly how democracy is intended - if it works for me, and it works for more than 50% of the population, then that's the way it should be done. In the unfortunate case that I am in a minority group, that's just too bad for me.
As I cast my ballot, I felt a sense of empowerment rushed to me. I am participating in a democratic process - I am making the system work for me. I am exercising my right as a citizen of a country that believes in democracy. In the end, my vote didn't matter (yes it really didn't), but I felt damn good about what I have done today.
I voted today. Yes, for the first time in my life. Since becoming eligible to vote, I had missed three elections (one provincial, one municipal, and one federal). My rationale for not voting (translation: excuse) is that I didn't know enough about the issues to make an educated judgment. Fair enough. Now that I'm much older and wiser (some of you will dispute the latter part), I feel that I have seen enough in the politics to make an informed decision.
Some people have told me that I may not know the issues deep enough to cast my 'educated vote', or that I am too naive and simplifying my ideas too much. My response to that is, well, tough. The fact that the government trusts us young people to vote, shows that our thoughts and ideas matter. Surely I may be naive, but there are issues that I feel strongly about, issues that perhaps nobody else cares about. In a democratic society, we should vote based on our own opinion on the issues, and not follow what the rest of the society defines as "Key Issues of This Election".
I care about education in this province, especially the funding that is given to schools (not just universities). Yes, it is because I am a student and I care about my tuition going up 15% every year, while the quality of teaching and resources diminish rapidly. I want my government to represent me, not Joe Doe down the street. Selfish, you say; I say that's exactly how democracy is intended - if it works for me, and it works for more than 50% of the population, then that's the way it should be done. In the unfortunate case that I am in a minority group, that's just too bad for me.
As I cast my ballot, I felt a sense of empowerment rushed to me. I am participating in a democratic process - I am making the system work for me. I am exercising my right as a citizen of a country that believes in democracy. In the end, my vote didn't matter (yes it really didn't), but I felt damn good about what I have done today.
Thursday, October 02, 2003
Revisiting..
Sometimes I just want to pick each part of my life apart, and re-examine the old wounds and glory that came with it. Revisiting previous parts of my life, recognizing what failed and what worked, and maybe fix what is broken. When I end up doing this, I get greatly depressed. Not because of the number of failures I have encountered in life, but the fact that I repeat history every couple of years. It occurs in a pattern, even though the exact events that occur are not necessarily the same, the outcome is strikingly similar - I get totally depressed and it simply adds to the cynicism I already possess for the world.
Why Do Men Cheat?
Top 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
This is a pretty good read actually, and it sounds very reasonable to me. (but understanding does not equate to condoning the act) In my opinion, cheating boils down to an escape - trying to escape from the current situation by not dealing with the problem directly. Many people fear facing the problem, and so they seek temporary solutions..
This is a pretty good read actually, and it sounds very reasonable to me. (but understanding does not equate to condoning the act) In my opinion, cheating boils down to an escape - trying to escape from the current situation by not dealing with the problem directly. Many people fear facing the problem, and so they seek temporary solutions..
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
Toddler survives three weeks alone on ketchup, dry pasta
CNN.com - Toddler survives three weeks alone on ketchup, dry pasta
Many people must have heard this today in the news.. some people just aren't fit to be parents. That kid is damn smart though. Just goes to show you that when it comes to survival, it's the basic instincts that matters most.
Wait a second, I've been living off that crap for the past four years too. :P The kid had it easy, I don't even have ketchup at home!
Many people must have heard this today in the news.. some people just aren't fit to be parents. That kid is damn smart though. Just goes to show you that when it comes to survival, it's the basic instincts that matters most.
Wait a second, I've been living off that crap for the past four years too. :P The kid had it easy, I don't even have ketchup at home!
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