I think I'm starting to get too used to writing in short form now. Too much time spent on the web has made my typing so bad... so inaccurate and full of internet slang (is that how you describe stuff like lol?). When I am writing with pen and paper, it's okay, but when I'm typing, even if  it is schoolwork, I still struggle to correct the shortforms present in my work. This is really bad...

Realised I haven't blogged in a long time again. I guess i'm not the type that has the discipline to write down whatever I think on a notebook or a blog. I still remember reading Roald Dahl describing how he wrote down every dream he had in order to get inspiration for his next book. Too much hassle for a lazy guy like me I guess.

I still wonder sometimes if my decision was right or not. Though there's no turning back, I guess the statement that males, whether boys or men, never have final decisions, has some truth in it. I was watching a k-drama just now, and a dialogue between the male and female protagonists really struck me. She was contemplating between 2 choices, and asked him what he thought. He replied that there is no such thing as a 100% choice, since if that's the case it would mean it would be the answer, and 2 choices would not exist. What was important, he said, was to take that 50%, the chosen option, and make it into a 100%. There is no point regretting the choice made. Rather, one should work hard and make sure that it is the right choice.

Some truth in it, I suppose. Never knew dramas could be so deep. haiz.

Being the holidays, I currently have nothing much to do. And my mind has been allowed to wander for long periods of time. I was wondering about the classic question: "How is a human different from other animals?" Is the fact that we communicate through language? No, if I'm not wrong some animals do too, whether through sonar or body language. Is it the fact that we are able to fashion tools to meet our needs? Nope, apes have been observed doing that too, fashioning a stick thin enough to reach into an ant's nest to lure the ants out. Or is it just that we are intelligent? Yet, what is intelligence? Do other animals think? When animals meet danger, do they think, or just go by instinct, by whatever their subconsciousness dictates them to do? Are animals concious of themselves in the first place? Some animals, such as dolphins are (I think).

I guess the answer for me is that humans are always unsatisfied with something, whether their surroundings, their friends, food, etc. Is it this force that propels humans to constantly change, to constantly test the boundaries, to constantly break down barriers leading to their 'happiness'? Perhaps happiness is also a tool of evolution. To me, I don't think there is a way to be 100% happy. It is that minute nagging of displeasure that ultimately persuades a person to improve or change something. I guess in that way we slowly get better, more adapted to our surroundings, whether man-made or natural.

I guess that argument is bullshit. One thing I have to learn is to identify the weaknesses of my arguments. Being the proud creator of the rubbish, I'm always blinded and unable to do so. Yet my friends in my school (well, ex-school now) are always able to spot them and demolish my arguments. Guess I really suck at argument crafting.

Just had a thought. A real genius is not one that does perfectly everything, but one that is able to spot the shortcomings of his first product and continuously, tirelessly refine it until it is perfect.

Another bullshit statement haha

Oh and I've started dabbling in the the rubik's cube. Being fail at puzzles, I'm stuck at the last three squares. Can't seem to move them to the correct position to complete the dam cube. stupid puzzle.

And I need to start doing stuff for OIP. Told myself I would finish it today since the deadline is tomorrow. Haven't even started. Oh well shall just do it tomorrow then. Shouldn't be that hard anyway. Plus it's not graded :D (duh. retard.)

Oh shit and haven't replied to my china buddy's email. shit shit shit. Still need to send him pictures. shit shit shit.

at least I'm recovering from the cold. the last few days have been hell :/