I was told that I would find a little surprise if I try to type the words below in Google.
Follow these instructions carefully until the surprise happens for you, don't skip or read through them first!
1. Go to Google homepage
2. Type d in the search box ('D' or 'd' doesn't matter)
3. Type o
4. Hit 'spacebar' once
If the surprise still hasn't happened yet, continue on...
5. Type a
See it yet? Maybe a little bit more...
6. 'Spacebar'
7. Type b
You should be able to see the surprise by now. Like it? :p
Showing posts with label random. Show all posts
Showing posts with label random. Show all posts
11.10.2011
11.07.2011
Q-ing up at Taxi stands
I hope in reading this, nobody gets offended. I'm writing this in general and not against any individual who may be included in my photos. (Because I have seen some 'nobody' getting spiky before!) So don't take this too seriously please - this is all just for laughs!
There is a very strange phenomenon at the Bugis Junction taxi stand. Most times, people just can't queue up properly at the taxi stand - despite railings and arrows were laid out to guide them how to queue for taxi, people have chosen to ignore and form their own queue outside of the taxi stand.
This is what I mean:
First off, how did this happen?
This may seem stupid. Well, I guess it's really the 2nd to 3rd groups of people that can decide how the queue will turn out to be. I have drawn up a some diagrams to illustrate this.
First group - not an issue yet - people naturally walk up to the very edge, so can accept that.
Second group is most likely going to set the tone, but if the third group is not "smart" enough to try to stir back to the right path, then it's going to cause a situation as below:
And it's only natural that the rest follow suit - for fear of others not acknowledging them in queue:
This can cause serious clogging issues on the pathway if the queue gets too long! So far, I've only seen this happen at Bugis Junction's taxi stand. Probably it's the design of the taxi stand that is too counter-intuitive for most people to queue up properly.
Just a fun observation :p
There is a very strange phenomenon at the Bugis Junction taxi stand. Most times, people just can't queue up properly at the taxi stand - despite railings and arrows were laid out to guide them how to queue for taxi, people have chosen to ignore and form their own queue outside of the taxi stand.
This is what I mean:
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| Long queue forming -- Bugis Junction taxi stand |
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| But the actual taxi "stand" is empty!! |
First off, how did this happen?
This may seem stupid. Well, I guess it's really the 2nd to 3rd groups of people that can decide how the queue will turn out to be. I have drawn up a some diagrams to illustrate this.
Just a fun observation :p
6.24.2009
Office Tea-time!
Yum yum yum~ Don't know where exactly these came from, but we've had a nice little tea-time (minus the tea) in office yesterday!
A whole box of cute and soft chocolate cupcakes. :D
(Someone ninjaed one before I took the picture T_T)
A poodle. (or sheep?)
A bear.
A butterfly.
The deco tastes a bit like dough but is candy sweet! And the chocolate cupcakes (base) were made just nice - not too sweet, soft, and not too dry either. Truly delicious! - I sneaked one out for wx in the end. hehe
PS: Gave me some ideas for next cupcakes session with my niece... :p
A whole box of cute and soft chocolate cupcakes. :D(Someone ninjaed one before I took the picture T_T)
A poodle. (or sheep?)A bear.A butterfly.Which is your favorite?
I like the poodle most. :)
I like the poodle most. :)
The deco tastes a bit like dough but is candy sweet! And the chocolate cupcakes (base) were made just nice - not too sweet, soft, and not too dry either. Truly delicious! - I sneaked one out for wx in the end. hehe
PS: Gave me some ideas for next cupcakes session with my niece... :p
6.01.2009
5.25.2009
"Chiong Arh!" - The MRT Crowd
bonus update:
Found this video on YouTube: Hitler complains about the ERP and MRT. LOL
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Since young, from when I hopped on my first MRT train in Singapore, I have been taught to "Stand BEHIND the YELLOW line." And SMRT is very conscious and idiot-friendly with this issue, that they constantly broadcast the same safety messages (Please stand behind the yellow line.) in 4 different languages regularly.
You would think that this is the common sense, at least a common practice for one's own personal safety. But on my way home from Jurong to AMK yesterday, I realized that that wasn't actually so. In fact, quite commonly MISinterpreted as I witnessed people stepping FORWARD (pass the yellow line) right when they saw the train arriving. And even though the train was slowing down already, it was still moving at quite a high speed. And you know the Jurong East train station is those open kind, ie. no glass doors separating the tracks and the platform like the ones in most downtown (underground) areas. I was shocked and worried at the same time for those people whose face/body were almost literally against the moving train.
The "yellow line" is there for an obvious reason: it's to keep a safe distance between you and the tracks, in case you lose your grounds and fall off the platform etc. WARNING: It does not mean the line of pawning others in getting a seat first.
Chiong ah! is the spirit of the MRT ninjas. Very simple, MRT ninjas just don't like to lose out. They like to be the first of everything, such as
1) Getting into the MRT station 1st: they want to scan their ezlink card first
2) Boarding the train 1st: they don't mind standing until the train comes as long as they get to stand right in front of where the train doors will be - who cares about those yellow arrows on the floor, they even want to beat the people alighting from the train!
3) Getting a seat 1st: provided that the train wasn't too packed already and achieving #2 greatly increases their chances of achieving #3 as well
4) Alighting the train 1st: don't be afraid to scream "excuse me!" and experience a little pushing, or you might not make it through to the door!
5) Arrive at the next boarding platform 1st: interchanges are usually the biggest challenges of all for MRT ninjas as they need to overcome the boarding crowd plus the escalator crowd before they can reach the opposite platform for transit (#4 becomes extremely impt here)
6) Exiting the station 1st: again, whoever scans their ezlink card first wins!
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Tip for MRT ninjas:
Do you know that in basketball there is a technique to getting the best rebounding position? Well it is actually a very important skill for the MRT ninjas during transits. Often times, due to the time your current train arrives at the station, there might have been a small crowd gathered along the opposite platform. But don't worry! Keep yourself calm, as soon as you get to the other side, don't panic, just stop slightly before and next to the 1st in line...
Now You're 1st!! :D
Found this video on YouTube: Hitler complains about the ERP and MRT. LOL
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Since young, from when I hopped on my first MRT train in Singapore, I have been taught to "Stand BEHIND the YELLOW line." And SMRT is very conscious and idiot-friendly with this issue, that they constantly broadcast the same safety messages (Please stand behind the yellow line.) in 4 different languages regularly.
You would think that this is the common sense, at least a common practice for one's own personal safety. But on my way home from Jurong to AMK yesterday, I realized that that wasn't actually so. In fact, quite commonly MISinterpreted as I witnessed people stepping FORWARD (pass the yellow line) right when they saw the train arriving. And even though the train was slowing down already, it was still moving at quite a high speed. And you know the Jurong East train station is those open kind, ie. no glass doors separating the tracks and the platform like the ones in most downtown (underground) areas. I was shocked and worried at the same time for those people whose face/body were almost literally against the moving train.
The "yellow line" is there for an obvious reason: it's to keep a safe distance between you and the tracks, in case you lose your grounds and fall off the platform etc. WARNING: It does not mean the line of pawning others in getting a seat first.
Chiong ah! is the spirit of the MRT ninjas. Very simple, MRT ninjas just don't like to lose out. They like to be the first of everything, such as
1) Getting into the MRT station 1st: they want to scan their ezlink card first
2) Boarding the train 1st: they don't mind standing until the train comes as long as they get to stand right in front of where the train doors will be - who cares about those yellow arrows on the floor, they even want to beat the people alighting from the train!
3) Getting a seat 1st: provided that the train wasn't too packed already and achieving #2 greatly increases their chances of achieving #3 as well
4) Alighting the train 1st: don't be afraid to scream "excuse me!" and experience a little pushing, or you might not make it through to the door!
5) Arrive at the next boarding platform 1st: interchanges are usually the biggest challenges of all for MRT ninjas as they need to overcome the boarding crowd plus the escalator crowd before they can reach the opposite platform for transit (#4 becomes extremely impt here)
6) Exiting the station 1st: again, whoever scans their ezlink card first wins!
-----
Tip for MRT ninjas:
Do you know that in basketball there is a technique to getting the best rebounding position? Well it is actually a very important skill for the MRT ninjas during transits. Often times, due to the time your current train arrives at the station, there might have been a small crowd gathered along the opposite platform. But don't worry! Keep yourself calm, as soon as you get to the other side, don't panic, just stop slightly before and next to the 1st in line...
Now You're 1st!! :D
1.05.2009
wordle
Here's a neat little tool that generates nice tag clouds (or "word clouds") out of a website url.
www.wordle.net
www.wordle.net
9.29.2008
dan bai.
dan bai. in chinese is 蛋白. dear says 蛋白 is transparent. so if you are a dan bai, i'm saying that you have a transparent brain (ie. no brain). haizz.. my hunny was a super big one today. dear has a busy week ahead.. so today was our only chance for a bit of a 二人世界. but dear has to spoil it. T_T
he was supposed to bring me to a few job agencies to submit my resume. ParkLANE mall it is.. but he took me to Park Mall!!! zzz told him to make a list le lor.. T_T plus we had a late start earlier on.. took an unplanned nap till 1pm+, failed to submit resumes online, headed out 3pm+ and it was pouring heavily. took a cab instead, then got caught in traffic. reached at 4pm+ and realized we got to the wrong mall. D: 4:30pm and there were 5-6 others waiting for a cab. GGnated.
haizzzzz
i was furious and decided to go home. skipped dinner too. dear had to take a sandwiched bus back home.. alone. :\ sorry dear ><>
6.26.2008
People and Humans.
- peo·ple
human beings making up a group or assembly or linked by a common interest - How do you tell that a woman is angry? Sudden display of intentional cold-heartedness and cruelty.
- What makes an angry woman angrier? Everything.
- Tip: You must more cruel than her.
- What makes a human human? Selfish and greed.
- Are you seriously different from anyone and everyone? No, because I am human. You are too.
- How do you differentiate between an angry woman and a jealous woman? You can't.
- How many non blood-related persons can one love? Just one.
- Between people and humans, which is your pick? Humans, because it sounds wiser.
- What actually makes an angry woman angry? Jealousy.
6.20.2008
Fortune telling
"The details of a certain person's manipulative behavior could come into fine focus. Since these likely affect essential matters, you are strongly encouraged to deliberate before responding."
Sometimes it is more interesting to read your fortune at the end of the day than at the start: It may shine a new light on you. Rethink. See a different side of things. Laugh. That's the way to appreciate the present even more. ♥
6.06.2008
dotdotdot
Ever felt awkward when you are talking to someone, who tries to joke around.. acting friendly and humorous, yet you don't really share his/her level of humor but you are forced to respond positively to everything that person said? It's like: "Ha-ha-ha. So now what?" It happens real quick.
I just saw three people talking in the office and I wonder if they realized how awkward they had been. Or maybe they just don't think their jokes were lame.
. . .
I just saw three people talking in the office and I wonder if they realized how awkward they had been. Or maybe they just don't think their jokes were lame.
. . .
6.04.2008
What is your dream home like?
Here's mine:
[source: Freshome]
Much like the Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe.
[source: e-architect]
Very open, flowing and dynamic living spaces carved cleverly by the use of materials and the circulation of spaces. Pretty neh... Imagine relaxing in the living room whole day not doing anything. No loud TVs. (A cool laptop and internet connection is sufficient. Ok, maybe a flat panel TV just for console gaming. =p)
Green note:
[source: Freshome]Much like the Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe.
[source: e-architect]Very open, flowing and dynamic living spaces carved cleverly by the use of materials and the circulation of spaces. Pretty neh... Imagine relaxing in the living room whole day not doing anything. No loud TVs. (A cool laptop and internet connection is sufficient. Ok, maybe a flat panel TV just for console gaming. =p)
Green note:
"...the design integrates concrete flooring to absorb the sun’s warmth in the winter, operable windows and large sliding doors to facilitate natural ventilation and low-maintenance recycled materials."- freshome.com
2.27.2008
talkster: free international calls
Hmm... not sure if this is worth it unless both parties have monthly plans with xx amount of minutes to use.
Basically, it's like Skype To Go, where you are allocated a local number to call, so you're always paying at a local rate when calling overseas. But with Skype, you still have to pay $/min and a connection fee. Talkster is free!
With Talkster, both you and the person you're calling will be given a local number through text msg. To make the call, dial that number, ask that person to hang up and dial his/her number then you two will be connected through Talkster! Bit complicated eh? Here's a little animation to help you understand how it works. In this case, both parties will be paying for the call, but at their own local rates. So it's essentially free if the minutes is included in both parties' cellphone plans, rather than paying $/min (some local rates can be expensive).
Of course, nothing is absolutely free. Talkster needs to earn its money, and that is through advertising. Prior to connecting the calls, both parties will hear a 10sec local ad. But what is 10sec compared to "unlimited free" talking?? :D
Basically, it's like Skype To Go, where you are allocated a local number to call, so you're always paying at a local rate when calling overseas. But with Skype, you still have to pay $/min and a connection fee. Talkster is free!
With Talkster, both you and the person you're calling will be given a local number through text msg. To make the call, dial that number, ask that person to hang up and dial his/her number then you two will be connected through Talkster! Bit complicated eh? Here's a little animation to help you understand how it works. In this case, both parties will be paying for the call, but at their own local rates. So it's essentially free if the minutes is included in both parties' cellphone plans, rather than paying $/min (some local rates can be expensive).
Of course, nothing is absolutely free. Talkster needs to earn its money, and that is through advertising. Prior to connecting the calls, both parties will hear a 10sec local ad. But what is 10sec compared to "unlimited free" talking?? :D
2.07.2008
鼠年鼠运
It's the year of Rat!!!!!
A lot of these actually don't apply to me at all, unfortunately. >____< (I am just a half-ass rat.)
出生年月日
1900年01月31日 - 1901年02月18日
1912年02月18日 - 1913年02月05日
1924年02月05日 - 1925年01月24日
1936年01月24日 - 1937年02月10日
1948年02月10日 - 1949年01月28日
1960年01月28日 - 1961年02月14日
1972年02月15日 - 1973年02月02日
1984年02月02日 - 1985年02月19日
1996年02月19日 - 1997年02月06日
性格
鼠年出生的人， 直观力强、 环境适应力优越、 加上天性乐观，所以到处受人欢迎。 唯不善於表达才智， 定性不够， 也不适於担任团体领导人物。
属鼠的人容易相处，工作努力，生活节俭，除非他非常喜欢的人，他是不会慷慨解囊的。所以，假如你从他那里得到一件贵重礼物，那么，他对你的评价一定相当高。然而尽管他会精打细算，并以此来炫耀，但他从不需要崇拜者。
表面上，属鼠的人可能表现得沉默寡言，但实际上，他很容易激动，但他能控制自己。这一点是他为什么受欢迎，并有许多朋友的最好解释。
属鼠的人天性灵巧，勤劳而且注重积蓄，一般没有衣食之忧。中年后会有一笔可观积蓄，其胆小谨慎性格决定他们不会将之投向股票市场，而宁愿将此存入银行以稳定利息。
属鼠人的后半生仍然继续过着平稳的小康生活，或者比前半生过得更好。属鼠人的性格魅力就象沃尔特·迪斯尼笔下和米老鼠一样诱人。他们诚实、坦率、开朗、乐观，无论在多么险恶的环境中也不会意志消沉，在愁眉苦脸的人群中，如果有一个依然谈笑风生，那么此人一定属鼠。
勤奋、积极进取，意志坚如铁。有顽强的生存能力，灵活机变的适应能力，看似渺小，也不喜欢突出表现自己，没有虎虎生威的魄力， 不具咄咄逼人的气势，但他们不屈不挠，默默奋斗，为事业，为家庭，不达目的，绝不罢休。
表面沉默寡言，实际上从来是我们想象的那么安静。他们性格开朗、快乐，善于交际。很珍惜与亲朋好友的关系，并对之有着深深的依恋。受好结伙、集会、聚会，积极参与并成功地组织。在社交场合，属鼠人总是以自己的聪明机敏使气氛活跃，大家开心。
属鼠人很勤俭，爱储存，喜收藏。生活中属鼠人没有穷困潦倒的时候，把生活安排得井井有条，过着富足、和美的日子。
属鼠人直觉敏锐，能预示危险，并因此适可而止。但也有不相信自己直觉的时候，这时就碰得头破血流。不过一生中这样的例子只有一次。机警灵活的属鼠人也喜欢冒一点小的风险，也许受老鼠神灵的何佑，成功的机会很多。
命理
生年地支：子年生
五行：子属水
五常：水属智
吉祥方位：东南、东北方
吉祥颜色：蓝、金、绿；忌黄及啡色
幸运数字：二、三；大凶数字为五、九
幸运花：百合花,非洲紫罗兰,铃兰
优点
觉力强，反应快，有很强的环境适应力和应 变能力。 机智、点子多，善解人意。 有一副乐天命的模样。 多才多艺。 女性特别喜爱乾净，会将家务整理得有条不紊。 伶俐乖巧，具有样样都学的灵巧和乐天性格。 个性比较活跃多变化且利欲心强。 富幻想力，识时务，很会利用机会，爽朗活泼，讨人喜爱。 属鼠人感觉敏锐无所不能而且善於多角经营。 好奇心强对任何事情都想很快插上一手且能巧妙地处理。
缺点
缺乏胆识、做事魄力不够，缺适当指挥能力 ，不足以担任商业机构或其他团体之领导 ，欠威严。 有固执已见之性格，有见利妄行之缺点。 有晚睡习惯，因为鼠是夜间活动的动物。 本性善良但态度有些不礼貌。 具自私的本位主义或桀傲不驯的个性。 善於投机取巧，爱挑剔，心胸不够远大。 【以上各项缺点经修持是可以克服的。】
流年运势
生肖属鼠者在整年运势中好坏掺半，多变而不稳定。 容易出现意料之外的事情和突然发生的事情，需要保持处变不惊和稳定的情绪才能化 险为夷。同时当心人际关系上失误，不能过分计较朋友间的得失。财运和事业运却很好，有名利双收的机遇。
鼠人逢鼠年，其年财利正旺，事业高就，多有一鸣惊人之举。年中如遇丧葬之事，当有小病。本年之末，有极富刺激之事发生。少出远门，或可防止发生。
事业
将星带权，前景乐观。从政、警、军及企业管理层负责人，有升职的机会。打工族也将加薪。需要注意的是不能这山高看那山高，失去现有的佳机而转错运程。
爱情
感情方面会出现放纵、消极的情绪，爱情方面也不理想。虽然与异性投缘，但容易惹上桃色新闻，也容易欲火焚身而做出有辱名声的行为，切收敛。
大吉婚配： 龙(辰)、猴(申)、牛(丑)
忌婚配： 马(午)、羊(未)、鸡(酉) 、兔(卯)
财运
财星高照，财源茂盛。很适合投资和创业。若与人合资，只要选对项目并保持自己的权利，会有很好的回报。
健康
健康情况大有改进， 久病多能痊愈。 应小心饮食及留意肝脏之类的疾病。
造字因缘
老鼠是十二生肖中，繁殖力最强的动物，所以排在第一，在山上为最多，过去把山鼠叫山禾，古时代人们喜爱打猎，如上山打山禾打山猪打野猴 ，古人上山必带有训练有素群犬随行，人类打猎 吃野味最先听说以吃鼠肉开始，因为那时代遍地 皆有山鼠洞，古人以草枝点火熏鼠洞，山禾被迫 出洞，猎犬即予咬死，所以吃野味以鼠肉最易获 得，所以打猎的猎字系以犬与鼠组成『猎』字， 其道理在此。
A lot of these actually don't apply to me at all, unfortunately. >____< (I am just a half-ass rat.)
2.04.2008
damn ants.
I can't remember when I fell asleep..but I awoke at 3:43am, feeling flustered. (I don't recall dreaming of anything. Though I most probably did.) This wasn't the first time I felt it this way, so I intuitively did what I always do. I walked to my computer and left an MSN message. Nauseous. I went back to sleep.
At 7am, I heard my alarm and snoozed it. Around 7:24am, I stood up. Had the same horrible feeling again, left another MSN message and went back to sleep. At 8am, I felt worse. Woke up from a nightmare. Kobe and I were running in a rural environment, lots of hills, water, trees, rocks. We were trying to get home. Everywhere seemed the same and yet different. We got lost. I turned, ran towards where we came from, not knowing if I still remember the way back. Then I realized Kobe wasn't with me. I stopped and shouted for him to come. I think I caught a glimpse of Kobe, but there were other dogs around. I think he was scared. He ran further and I lost sight of him. I woke up. Sent my third message.
I was getting ready. Chibi kept meowing for attention. There was still food in her tray. No wait. There was something more than just food. Something overflowing. ANTS! I quickly grabbed Chibi away. I hope she hasn't eaten any. Gross. I had to get rid of it quick. Damn the ants. I hate insects.
Gloomy Monday.
At 7am, I heard my alarm and snoozed it. Around 7:24am, I stood up. Had the same horrible feeling again, left another MSN message and went back to sleep. At 8am, I felt worse. Woke up from a nightmare. Kobe and I were running in a rural environment, lots of hills, water, trees, rocks. We were trying to get home. Everywhere seemed the same and yet different. We got lost. I turned, ran towards where we came from, not knowing if I still remember the way back. Then I realized Kobe wasn't with me. I stopped and shouted for him to come. I think I caught a glimpse of Kobe, but there were other dogs around. I think he was scared. He ran further and I lost sight of him. I woke up. Sent my third message.
I was getting ready. Chibi kept meowing for attention. There was still food in her tray. No wait. There was something more than just food. Something overflowing. ANTS! I quickly grabbed Chibi away. I hope she hasn't eaten any. Gross. I had to get rid of it quick. Damn the ants. I hate insects.
Gloomy Monday.
10.01.2007
New blog: us + e4rth
Some interesting facts that you might not have known before.
WARNING: Some images might be too severe for some of you. So read at your own risk.
P.S. working hours is now upped to 3hrs/day! more $$
WARNING: Some images might be too severe for some of you. So read at your own risk.
P.S. working hours is now upped to 3hrs/day! more $$
7.09.2007
6.18.2007
10.07.2006
Architecture sucks.
So I recalculated my GPA WITHOUT ALL Architecture (or Architecture-related) courses, and guess what I have a 3.51. And I'm pretty proud of myself! Everything is A A B B, except for Econ Theory, which I got a C. But Architecture? It's C C C C all the way (couple of Bs for drawing). Sigh.
I blame Architecture.
I blame Architecture.
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