Spontaneous observations...

As promised in my previous post, here is a brand spanking new blog post!
A few days ago a fren of mine, PoOkpOok, was in an angsty mood. Thus i got this analogy that life is kinda like the workings of a computer... Some of the analogies that will parallel to everyday happenings in life are:

- There are some bugs that cannot be fixed (Unsolvable problems, mysteries in our lives)
- Hackers and virus writers (Darn nasty ppl who are out to have cheap thrills while making others miserable)
- Download updates to improve the system (Education, Knowledge)
- Every program we install will change the system somehow, will make some changes to the directory deep within (Experience, impact of events and individuals)
- No matter how we try to uninstall, these changes to the system cannot be reverted to how it was before (We nvr forget, forever etched in the mind)
- Wallpaper is just cosmetic (Whatever on the inside is the one that counts)
- Overheat and chips will fry (Drink more water!)

A rather amusing revelation was:

Angstober fest,
Drink your angst away,
Drown it inside your beer-filled chest,
Another hangover the next day...

-Kwan Wen Ching, 2005

To all having exams, Good Luck, and to all having hols, Have fun!

Might I miss...?
Might not be as generous,
Might not even seem serious;
Ache in the chest reminds me,
That I miss you...

Might not be that good-looking,
Might not know what's cooking;
Heavy heart reminds me,
That I miss you...

Might not be that careful,
Might not always be helpful;
Restless nights remind me,
That I miss you...

Might not be that diligent,
Might not at times be intelligent;
One thing I know for sure is,
That I miss you...

-Kwan Wen Ching, 2005

Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

New blog post in the near future...

*Watch this space for a new update in 2 week's time, thanks for your patience...*

"Bad Day

Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to grey
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces everytime
And I don't need no carryin' on

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on

You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
(Oh.. Holiday..)

Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong

So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day"
-Daniel Powter


Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

Move to the groove...

Cultural Beat (a Cultural Night event organized by the International Student Council of my college) has come and passed.
This 'lil vignette should sum it up :)

Cultural Beat,
Though rain and sleet,
We could still feel the heat;
It made us move our feet,
For it was a treat,
That was mighty sweet.

-Kwan Wen Ching, 2005

For those who missed out on last night's event, such a pity but not to fear! Let's look forward to Cultural Night 2006!


Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

Meaningful lyrics...

"You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true."
-James Blunt

"Far Away

This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there’s just one left
‘Cause you know,
you know, you know

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you’ll be with me
and you’ll never go
Stop breathing if
I don’t see you anymore

On my knees, I’ll ask
Last chance for one last dance
‘Cause with you, I’d withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I’d give it all
I’d give for us
Give anything but I won’t give up
‘Cause you know,
you know, you know

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you’ll be with me
and you’ll never go
Stop breathing if
I don’t see you anymore

So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know

I wanted
I wanted you to stay
‘Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
‘Cause I’m not leaving
Hold on to me and
never let me go"
-Nickelback

Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

Meet the Fans!

Why hello there, it's been a long while as usual since my last post... was meaning to post this yesterday, but didn't get round to it :p

Although it is not my policy to post articles related directly to the goings-on in my life stuff kinda stuff (meaning converting an intellectual blog into a daily dairy bore-fest), but got some exclusive photos to share with you all from a Meet the Fans closed door invite-only session on Monday, 12th Sept, with The Myth director Stanley Tong, as well as actors Mallika Sherawat and Jackie Chan!!! ^_^
Without further ado, enjoy...

Before the arrival of the Guests of Honour
Layout of the room at the Carlton Conference Centre, in the Golden Triangle area of KL, where the session was held.

Stanley Tong, Mallika Sherawat and Jackie Chan!

Took this pic without flash, hence the darkened look :-/

That's the problem with places with warm lighting backgrounds...

Jackie Chan and gang with emcees
Answering Q's posed by the emcees from Mix FM, left, and MY FM, right.





Caught in the act!
Hahaha... Jackie caught making a funny face while talking to Mallika :p






Listening intently!
One of the sharper pics taken, can clearly see the fatigue on Jackie's face... All 3 of them just arrived from S'pore! Busy busy being a celebrity...




Pose for the cameras
All 3 posing for fans to take pics right before the group photo-taking session, Stanley looking fatigued too...





Smile!
Jackie Chan and gang with winners of GSC contest. I'm on the right with Jackie Chan's hand on my shoulder! (haha, OK, big deal or small matter, whatever makes you happy :p) While my 'movie buff' friend, Mike 'The Guru' Lawrence is on the left.
Dunno who is the white-haired aunty and white-shirted dude... but winners all the same!

This time no "poetic ammos"... the above pics are just some of the ones taken, didn't post all up (most of the rest are out of focus :-/) You can even check out page 3 of The Star today for an article and pic taken at the press conference done after the Meet the Fans session. Thanks for taking the time to check my blog out today, signing off with a quote:

"Jackie Chan, man! Jackie, ****ing, Chan!" -'The Guru'

Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

How Bizarre...

Life is weird... some people whoz never talked to you before suddenly start warming up and approach, all due to desperation when a deadline is just round the horizon... Typical survival instincts coming into play... How Bizarre...

Feeling bored, so decided to take a break and write something to update this 'ere blog of mine :p
After that series of unfortunate events, hope the storm has subsided and life goes on...
Ah... nice cool breeze after the cleansing rain... "Angin bertiup sepoi-sepoi", once said by a friend of mine... haha ^_^ How Bizarre...

Audioslave, Aqualung, Coldplay, ..., Staind, Switchfoot, Zakk Wylde... hmmm...

Life gives us a break from the hectic hustle and bustle by sprinkling us with moments of blur sotong-ness... Don't be afraid to own up to being blur, cause it can be one of the most satisfying things you will ever do... Revealing a side less than perfect is a show of strong-will and strength... Unbelievable? Believe It, for that is Not Bizarre...

Hmmm... this following comic reminds me of many friends of mine who delight in waking up unnaturally late (a.k.a sleeping in!)... ;p

Familiar situation, ain't it... hehehe....

Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

Funnies!

Going on a comics blitz, sharing with some of the comics that i found funny :)
Enjoy...
















*Note: For those who did not catch the other comics that were on here, sorry for the inconvenience as those comics have been taken down by the sites that hosted them (most probably because of cleaning out the servers for newer ones). Will in the near future go on a comics blitz again, thanks for sticking round ^_^


Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

Staying up late screws up my rationale...

Alright, I'm not used to this, but as time goes by, people has gotta change with it... View my creative creations, from my previous post, from now on as creative pieces and not real-time reflections of my life, I fully understand that I have the tendency to shoot myself in the foot...

Don't know why, but it seems that is how it is... An "average joe" like me gets an opportunity of a lifetime, but makes major mistakes everytime... Call it retribution, call it "what goes around, comes around", call it whatever-you-so-d*mn-please... I have made the biggest mistake ever, rush things and it will just not materialize... Serves me right, I got served, because there is no paradise Island.
Hope you would forgive me... Thank you very much for your time, hope you liked the poems, pls kindly view them from now on as creative pieces and not real-time reflections of my life...


Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

Shot myself in the foot again...

Well as usual it's been a while since my last post... life has been treating me good, and i hope it is to you too... Current circumstances for events known has been causing illogical thinking in my logical mind... OK, buncha mumbo jumbo nonsense jus spewed rite there... Enjoy this creation of mine, current situations going unsolved:

You...
You lighten up my life, show me the way,
True to yourself, smile shines through;
It will be missed, especially of late,
Incomprehensible, confusion,
Is this what they call the inexplicable?

Past days evoke days of loneliness,
Few though it might seem for now,
Fear it is just the beginning,
Constant chatter reduced to coldness,
Hazy days cloud the mind, excuses?

Hope is a wonderful thing, taken?
A negative response, there's a light;
Shadowed sun, encased in darkness,
Doubt builds, Don't know what to think,
Is it worth it? Playing a solo routine...

Old habits die hard, mystery shrouds,
Look into the eyes, windows to the world,
Taking the leap too early, over eager?
Unique Beauty, Eternal Summer, Buddy,
Gifts to the world, but whose will it be?

Some say, experience makes one wiser,
But when life locks you down, the ride begins,
Spiral up, spin down, tumble left, roll right,
See the light, but analytical mind says no,
I care for the one and only you...

-Kwan Wen Ching, 2005

Bleak it might seem, let me end this on a happy note, with a cute little comic:

Typhoons, Haze, Sun, Rain... Calm before the storm...

Seeing you everytime, puts a smile on my face...

Assurance, of more than friends is wanted...

Your smile infectuous, beauty peerless...

Too early, too late, made a mistake...

Elegance of mind, body and soul...

Haze, Daze, this life is a Maze...

-Kwan Wen Ching, 2005

Oh, crap... there I go, shooting myself in the foot again :-/

Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005

There is no other...

Wow... it's been a long while since my last post... a lil over 1 month!
Without further ado...

Perfection...
"Nothing is perfect" as the classic saying goes,
Through the recent turn of events,
Compromises must be made;
Once you've found someone who is close to perfection,
There is no other.

Sun rises, sun sets,
Seasons come and go,
But "Don't Panic!"
"Why do we fall?
So we can pick ourselves up..."
There is no other.

Another day goes, another day arrives,
Drawing the future closer;
What do you make of it?
What is this feeling?
Who will be there?
There is no other.

Anticipate the future,
Learn from the past,
Live in the present,
Ever vigilant,
"What man is a man
who does not make the world better?"
There is no other.

Chances blown, opportunites lost,
Friendship, the ties that bind,
Will it stay eternal?
For "one man's meat is another man's poison"
Live life on the edge;
There is no other.

When perfection rejects,
Never give up!
For stormy weathers pass,
Revealing a bright sunny future,
There is no other.

-Kwan Wen Ching, 2005

Appreciate what you have right now, do not neglect... There is always a margin for error and room for improvements... What is on the inside that counts, think positive and always smile.

"Smile and the world smiles with you"

P.S. Make-overs are just a matter of aesthetics, inner values do not change.
Thus make-overs do not prove anything, just like prime-time television:

Want some laughs? check this site out -->

Good, clean (some), cute fun

(Thanks for the link, The Guru)

To Unique Beauty,

I've found perfection, I can only wish that perfection shares the same feelings, for "sharing is caring"

Obi-Kwan Kenobi, 2005