Monthly Archives: February 2008

will do anything for kicks

Some time ago I spent a considerable time on NIKEid’s website playing with their customizable design to create shoes that I’d want to wear. (Usually in some combination of cardinal and gold). Wandering over today – I’ve been extremely productive, … Continue reading

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golf.. lol…

So the NY Times has an article about how golf is becoming less popular among Americans. The game is suffering because the older players cites less time for golfing because they have to work harder and the younger crowd is … Continue reading

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arghhhh

Which Disney Princess Are You? You are Pocahontas. You defy convention and sometimes do what is considered taboo. Unfortunately, others do not always appreciate your differences, so it’s good that you are so strong-willed. You are loyal and you believe … Continue reading

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best. valentine. story. ever.

Yasmin Ahmad’s parents were featured in a Berita Harian article and it’s reproduced (in full) on her blog. Sorrylah, if you don’t read BM, kenot helpchu. Some choice quotes: “Kalau bertengkar, kami pergi ke tepi laut supaya anak-anak di rumah … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Lydia Sum

Ohnoes! Fei Jie has passed away, The Star reports. She was 61. This r make me sad.

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hah

So apparently there is still some rational humans left in the Indiana House of Representatives. The Indianapolis Star reports that the House has killed the bill to amend the state’s constitution to define marriage as between a man and a … Continue reading

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secks and random sophomoric joke

Reader-guestblogger, Ppft comments: “Crystal Skull”? Sounds like a Goth pornstar. (I don’t know if that category of porn exists; I’m not sure I want to know.) You led the horse to the water and now you must drink with the … Continue reading

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why using a cellphone in america is gay

The impetus for this rant is a blog post from gthing about AT&T raising SMS fees (to 20 cents a message) and a cost analysis for sending an sms. Interesting read. Why using a cellphone in America is gay: apart … Continue reading

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I… dunno

The fourth Indy Jones movie finally has a trailer. Yeah. I dunno, man. Some of the shots look cheesy as shit; we’re talking blue screen cheesy. I don’t even care that he’s too old to be doing it. I just … Continue reading

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want to die

From an IM conversation tonite: Bro: did u read patrick teoh’s blog? Me: notyet whats new Bro: read his latest posting Me: oh god do i want to watch this???? Bro: hahaha watch la Me: aiyo i scared Bro: haha … Continue reading

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nah…

Had in draft mode a post that began with an intention to rationally reject, or at least reposition some perspective on Vday. This morning I take another look at what I wrote and it turned out to be as boorish … Continue reading

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Happy Yan Yat

Happy Birthdaaaaaaaay Toooooo Youuuuuuuu and Meeeeeeeeeee. It’s the 7th day. You know the drill. This vid made me lol when the camera person sed “speak in english lor…” and then later someone says, “mm ho ka liu ah wei!” : … Continue reading

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the time has come

Parliament dissolved today. Elections soon. PM say tak tahu when. We say during school hols in March. “Screw it, let’s go. It’s game time.” – Josiah Bartlet.

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what does it mean

when I’m working on the puter and singing Xin Tai Ruan as loud and as obnoxious as anyone who can’t carry a tune can do? I dunno. It’s just a good karaoke song mebe? It was icy as all get … Continue reading

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Rilke two-step

Grad school makes you illiterate. Sometimes – and these are far and few in between – I want to settle down just so I can have a permanent home for my books. How incredibly nerdy is that? (Other times and … Continue reading

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