Do you know why goodbyes are always sad?
It is not because you are unable to see the person you said goodbye to.
But.
It is because you have already make up your mind not to see the person again.
And you are sad that you have made such a decision.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Instrumentality
Who are you?
I don't know you. Or do I?
You seem hauntingly familar. Do I know you? Have we ever met?
Your look. That intensity in your eyes. The soft gentle features of your round face. The long silk hair dancing vibrantly in the wind. Have I seen you before?
The quaver of your lips as you speak, the curl of your language. Your sweet melodious song. Have I heard you speak before?
Your smile. Why are you smiling at me? Stop smiling at me. A warm radiant smile. Like the sun. Do I make you smile? Stop. Your smile hurts me. Go away.
Leave me alone.
I don't know you. Or do I?
You seem hauntingly familar. Do I know you? Have we ever met?
Your look. That intensity in your eyes. The soft gentle features of your round face. The long silk hair dancing vibrantly in the wind. Have I seen you before?
The quaver of your lips as you speak, the curl of your language. Your sweet melodious song. Have I heard you speak before?
Your smile. Why are you smiling at me? Stop smiling at me. A warm radiant smile. Like the sun. Do I make you smile? Stop. Your smile hurts me. Go away.
Leave me alone.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
2007 Mercedes Benz A-Class
Introduction
If you have not read my previous review of the old A-class, do read it. Only then will you appreciate why I am beeming over this latest manifestation of the A-class from Mercedes Benz. Quality issues that I had harped about the A-class in the past no longer can be found in this new car. It is as if a faux pas on quality never occured before. Simply brilliant.
First Impressions
I called the old car a breadbox on four wheels. Now, the new car earns the title "rabbit on skates". Design is always subjective and to me, the front of the new A-class looks like a bunny with a small, tight rear. It isn't ugly but it is isn't anything to shout about either.
Interior
Marked improvements! Absolutely fabulous. Creature comforts such as steering column audio control, auto-chromatic rear view mirror, telescopic adjustable steering wheel synergistically combines to pamper the driver. The redesigned chromed rim dials adds a touch of class. If the old A-class was a plate of $2 dollars chicken rice, the new A-class will be a plate of $10 dollars chicken rice, served at a restaurant and comes topped with caviar.
Even the semi automatic gearbox is brilliant. Leave it in drive, it upshifts/downshifts with minimal shift-shock. In manual, it is way, and I really mean, way better than the old retarted transmission (it's the software! written by grannies!). Manual upshifts/downshifts are instantenous. Best of all, the old "nanny behaviour" (the old transmission doesn't allow you to downshift at high engine RPM lest you let lose a bolt or two) of the past transmission is gone! Yipee!
Conclusion
I'm in love with this car. For it's creature comforts. For it's ability to win my heart over despite initial disapointment and resentment of the previous A-class. And perhaps for Mercedes Benz's success in infusing rights into a car plagued by wrongs.
Oh, I forget to mention one gripe that I do have with the car. The steering feel is feather light (which reminds me of the G9 corolla) and feedback is non existent. But i'm prepared to overlook this fault. Who wouldn't? Nobody is perfect.
If you have not read my previous review of the old A-class, do read it. Only then will you appreciate why I am beeming over this latest manifestation of the A-class from Mercedes Benz. Quality issues that I had harped about the A-class in the past no longer can be found in this new car. It is as if a faux pas on quality never occured before. Simply brilliant.
First Impressions
I called the old car a breadbox on four wheels. Now, the new car earns the title "rabbit on skates". Design is always subjective and to me, the front of the new A-class looks like a bunny with a small, tight rear. It isn't ugly but it is isn't anything to shout about either.
Interior
Marked improvements! Absolutely fabulous. Creature comforts such as steering column audio control, auto-chromatic rear view mirror, telescopic adjustable steering wheel synergistically combines to pamper the driver. The redesigned chromed rim dials adds a touch of class. If the old A-class was a plate of $2 dollars chicken rice, the new A-class will be a plate of $10 dollars chicken rice, served at a restaurant and comes topped with caviar.
Performance
The new 1.7 liter in-line 4 engine replaces the old 1.6 litre engine. Without dwelling into the technical specifications (lazy la lazy.), push the new engine past 3000 rpm and you have rabbit-in-a-box performance. Angry buzzing bees under the bonnet comes as standard at that engine speed, sadly. Low end torque is a little lacking for city driving but still forgivable.
Handling
Like a rabbit, the new A-class switches directions rapidly. And definitely much better than the old breadbox. Corners are dealt with an air of composure and confidence, all thanks to the firmer suspension (again, too lazy to find out the suspension setup). Push the car through corners and you will definately get into mild understeer which can be corrected with a quick dab of the brakes which bites like an hungry alligator. Yet progressively so.
The new 1.7 liter in-line 4 engine replaces the old 1.6 litre engine. Without dwelling into the technical specifications (lazy la lazy.), push the new engine past 3000 rpm and you have rabbit-in-a-box performance. Angry buzzing bees under the bonnet comes as standard at that engine speed, sadly. Low end torque is a little lacking for city driving but still forgivable.
Handling
Like a rabbit, the new A-class switches directions rapidly. And definitely much better than the old breadbox. Corners are dealt with an air of composure and confidence, all thanks to the firmer suspension (again, too lazy to find out the suspension setup). Push the car through corners and you will definately get into mild understeer which can be corrected with a quick dab of the brakes which bites like an hungry alligator. Yet progressively so.
Even the semi automatic gearbox is brilliant. Leave it in drive, it upshifts/downshifts with minimal shift-shock. In manual, it is way, and I really mean, way better than the old retarted transmission (it's the software! written by grannies!). Manual upshifts/downshifts are instantenous. Best of all, the old "nanny behaviour" (the old transmission doesn't allow you to downshift at high engine RPM lest you let lose a bolt or two) of the past transmission is gone! Yipee!
Conclusion
I'm in love with this car. For it's creature comforts. For it's ability to win my heart over despite initial disapointment and resentment of the previous A-class. And perhaps for Mercedes Benz's success in infusing rights into a car plagued by wrongs.
Oh, I forget to mention one gripe that I do have with the car. The steering feel is feather light (which reminds me of the G9 corolla) and feedback is non existent. But i'm prepared to overlook this fault. Who wouldn't? Nobody is perfect.
Tired
Weary. Why do I have to put in so much effort just to get the same amount of pay regardless of how much effort i put in? We do so much, sacrifice so much. And at the end of the day, the fiscal bebefits goes to the Boss and not you.
So... logically....it's more beneficial to be your own boss! (of cos, with great benefits come great risks)
So...no choice loh....work and work, slog and slog loh....complain also must slog, tired also must work. If not cannot buy ferrari! (but slog n slog also no ferrari! Ferrari key chain maybe)
Sigh...drained la drained....got people doing business not... want to 收留 this poor soul here?
So... logically....it's more beneficial to be your own boss! (of cos, with great benefits come great risks)
So...no choice loh....work and work, slog and slog loh....complain also must slog, tired also must work. If not cannot buy ferrari! (but slog n slog also no ferrari! Ferrari key chain maybe)
Sigh...drained la drained....got people doing business not... want to 收留 this poor soul here?
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Extracts from the heart
Chanced across this phrase and decided to share it with everyone:
" A downtrodden and heavy heart, I carry.
Beneath the fathoms of masquerade, weary.
Turmoil festering within, help me!
Go away! Cry thee
The flesh is willing, thy heart weak.
Alas! Death is perhaps the only escapade. "
" A downtrodden and heavy heart, I carry.
Beneath the fathoms of masquerade, weary.
Turmoil festering within, help me!
Go away! Cry thee
The flesh is willing, thy heart weak.
Alas! Death is perhaps the only escapade. "
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Post Peak Party (yeah rite...post peak my a**)
Hokai. We had a post peak party at MOS last friday. In typical fashion, the company booked the entire MOS from 6.30pm-10.00pm, with free flow of "selected" drinks thrown in. Strangely, the food wasn't enough, the free flow wasn't really flowing very smoothly (they ran out of glasses half way) and the drinks was, well, too alcoholic for my liking.
The good thing is, you have great friends to accompany you to ensure that you had a great time at the "post-peak" celebrations. =)
Friday, May 11, 2007
In response...
Excerpt from Yingz (in response to the previous post):
"Yeah dude! This song was ringing in our heads 3 years back in the little kitchen of PGP. Those times when we cracked our heads decoding and understanding the hidden message that "bobby" was trying to get it. Remch found our own ember "bobby the cockroach"? Then we were each puzzled by our own map of love destiny. Those times with some help from you in navigating my destination. I found my happy farm. Now the knighted meh had found his wobble wobble in the castle!! Happy for u!
"Yeah dude! This song was ringing in our heads 3 years back in the little kitchen of PGP. Those times when we cracked our heads decoding and understanding the hidden message that "bobby" was trying to get it. Remch found our own ember "bobby the cockroach"? Then we were each puzzled by our own map of love destiny. Those times with some help from you in navigating my destination. I found my happy farm. Now the knighted meh had found his wobble wobble in the castle!! Happy for u!
Monday, May 07, 2007
End of Evangelion : Come Sweet Death
Warning: Disturbing animation (EVA always is disturbing)
Was digging through my old CD collection and found my stash of long forgotten MP3s! Found the song "Amaki shi yo Kitare/Komm Suesser Tod" from the End of Evangelion. Awww... bring back memories of my PGP era (rem dude?)
Anyhow, I do not have much recollection about Evangelion or the End of Evangelion for that matter, but i did remember that this was a very symbolic animation that draws much references to christianity and their interpretation of the coming armargaddon.
Cutting a long story short, here is the lyrics for the song "komm, Suesser Tod", which means Come, Sweet Death in German.
Artist: ARIANNE
I know, I know I've let you down
I've been a fool to myself
I thought that I could
live for no one else
But now through all the hurt & pain
It's time for me to respect
the ones you love
mean more than anything
So with sadness in my heart
(I) feel the best thing I could do
is end it all
and leave forever
what's done is done it feels so bad
what once was happy now is sad
I'll never love again
my world is ending
I wish that I could turn back time
cos now the guilt is all mine
can't live without
the trust from those you love
I know we can't forget the past
you can't forget love & pride
because of that, it's kill'in me inside
It all returns to nothing, it all comes
tumbling down, tumbling down,
tumbling down
It all returns to nothing, I just keep
letting me down, letting me down,
letting me down
In my heart of hearts
I know that I called never love again
I've lost everything
everything
everything that matters to me, matters
in this world
I wish that I could turn back time
cos now the guilt is all mine
can't live without
the trust from those you love
I know we can't forget the past
you can't forget love & pride
because of that, it's kill'in me inside
It all returns to nothing, it just keeps
tumbling down, tumbling down,
tumbling down
It all returns to nothing, I just keep
letting me down, letting me down,
letting me down
It all returns to nothing, it just keeps
tumbling down, tumbling down,
tumbling down
It all returns to nothing, I just keep
letting me down, letting me down,
letting me down
Friday, May 04, 2007
Reminiscence
Sound the bugle now - Bryan Adams
Sound the bugle now - play it just for me
As the seasons change - remember how I used to be
Now I can't go on - I can't even start
I've got nothing left - just an empty heart
I'm a soldier - wounded so I must give up the fight
There's nothing more for me - lead me away...
Or leave me lying here
Sound the bugle now - tell them I don't care
There's not a road I know - that leads to anywhere
Without a light I fear that I will - stumble in the dark
Lay right down - decide not to go on
Then from on high - somewhere in the distance
There's a voice that calls - remember who your are
If you lose yourself - your courage soon will follow
So be strong tonight - remember who you are
Ya you're a soldier now - fighting in a battle
To be free once more -Ya that's worth fighting for (more)
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