halely landTuesday, January 30, 2007
-Not for the faint-hearted-
A few nights ago, I encountered a mystifying experience; so extraordinary, that I had to pinch my sore thighs to confirm my existence. It wasn't just unusual but freaky as well. Before I narrate this unparalleled occurrence, please take a small pause to regulate your breathing and heartbeat. -pause-
You ready?On that fateful night, I was pretty exhausted after enduring a taxing mugging session, in a desperate bid to cramp in details of National Income Accounting. After struggling with fatigue, I rationally decided that turning in early was in the best interest of my collasping body and wasted brain. [you have to understand that I can only study when I am walking around. .:. if i study for 2 hrs, then i would have completed afew 2.4 km.] As I plunged into my bed, the warm fuzzy feeling finally coaxed me into unconsciousness and into the dark abyss of supernatural powers.
Mere words can't describe what I am trying to say, since my experience was so abstract and far-fetch, but I will attempt to do so and sincerely hope that you can understand. Have you ever heard of bei4 gui3 ya1 [direct english translation: kanna step by ghost] I felt something similar. My brain was awake but I couldn't control my body movements. My vision was blinded by a shining white light and my thoughts were in a blur. Though I couldn't see any terrifying ghost, I was quite worried about my sorry state. I mean, it was like Jesus, cloaked in white, knocking on my door before my 18th birthday? I can't imagine that. At least not until I sleep with the holy bible under my pillow. So, it troubled me and soon, I was earnestly urging my body to snap out of this hypnosis. This experience is akin to the female lead actor in Kill Bill, attempting to wriggle her big toe. Totally hilarious.
Unanticipatedly, my body responded and I regained my consciousness. That was the moment I gave my thighs a pinch and felt a surge of pain. Thank God I didn't try that on my nipples! and that I'm alive! Reflecting back on this, I think that I was in a transition state at that moment. Maybe, I was really going off but God had other important things to do, like saving the world, thereby giving me another chance. Something like the last scene of Constantine, just that I didn't point my middle fingers.
Anyway, I'm glad that I still can use blogger and that the drama was finally over. Even though the scars on my thigh are gone, I will still remember this episode of my life. Amen.
free radical substitution and love relationshipWednesday, January 24, 2007
i was studying the reaction mechanism, free radical substitution (FRS), for alkanes until a novelty struck me! Why not draw parallel examples that resemble such a reaction so that I can have a better time remembering this? So, here goes:
Initiation Step of FRS:
In the presence of sunlight, the chlorine molecule undergoes homolytic fission, forming a free radical. Free radical are species with an electron and therefore are very reactive.
Initiation (of break-up) Step of <3 relationship:
In the presence of heated argument of conflict of interests, couples undergoes homolytic fission, each taking their hearts back from the relationship, and breaking the bond that once kept them close. Since they are emotionally unstable at this point, they readily interact with friends, seeking comfort, security and consolation.
Propagation Stepof FRS:
The chlorine free radical abstracts a hydrogen from a molecule, forming carbon-halogen bond. Another chlorine free radical is produced.
Propagation Step of <3 relationship:
The heartbroken person finds a close friend to confide his/her sorrows. Comforting consolation words from his/her friend warms his/her heart, and for once, the heartbroken person finds life meaningful again, and in the process, forms a stronger bond with his/her friend. Meanwhile, the friend may become gloomy after hearing the sad story and may confide in another friend, thus continuing the reaction.
Termination Step of FRS:
The reaction is slowed once two radicals combine to form a stable product, without producing another free radical to continue the reaction.
Termination Step of <3 relationship:
The heartbroken person, after being comforted, becomes emotionally stable again, and thus discontinuing this reaction.
WOW! what a great way of remembering FRS. (:
the man with his trishawTuesday, January 16, 2007
The monstrous red ball of supreme heat hung on the clear blue sky, relentlessly torturing the travellers. Under the sweltering heat, a man was committed to his task. Sporting a T-shirt covering his thin body frame, he resembled the typical Asian man. He had dark bronze skin, with eyes that speak of a wealth of experience and resolute determination. His muscles strained with every pedal, as he persisted despite the daunting obstacles.
This incident provided me a lesson. Previously, I decided to stop my efforts. However, after this heart-warming incident, I finally realised that determination is the key to resolving my situation. As for now, I only need to find this key.
welfare repThursday, January 04, 2007
THANKS for voting me as your welfare rep even though you know I have a BAD track record for such events.
I seriously don't get the rationale behind this. >.<
Erm. I will do my best to fulfill that role along with WJ and YS.
