Google Wave

Well if you're on my Twitter, you would know I just asked what in the world is a Google Wave. Google's always coming up with brand new things. I can't keep up sometimes!

Hello, nerd in me, will you please focus on being a nerd? And try to get the latest scoops on things like these!?

The YouTube video (Link) regarding GoogleWave was approximately 1 hour 20 mins long. It took ages to load. Seems interesting. But I'm still slightly confused until I get to use it first hand and see what it really is all about. Like Google Chrome and even the whole hype about Gmail when it first came out. Talking about that, it's currently still in limited preview so, similar to that of Gmail the other time, you can only use it when you receive an invite from someone who already has it from someone else who probably got it from the Googlepeople (Cute huh).

And some people are making money from it. I mean, look at this! - Link

Confused and curious as I am... I will never be willing to pay that amount of money for an invite that will come sooner or later anyway. Heck, I didn't even pay for my student Adobe softwares. Tsk, I know. Things people do to be "one of the first" these days.

What is the world coming to?

The latest Earthquake/Tsunami:
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Just when I said I couldn't feel anything, I felt it. The tremors I mean. Earthquakes have got to be one of the most shocking natural disasters. Not saying the others are not. They all are. It's just that, in my mind, you sort of know a drought is coming when it stops raining for awhile, floods might happen if the rain is pouring too heavily... And you always have that little glimpse of hope, heading somewhere seemingly 'less dangerous'. Even if it proves to be otherwise, you had that hope. For earthquakes, the land you're standing on seems to shake and crack apart, bulky items hit you from any direction, and you have absolutely no clue where to run to, nor where it came from.

Then again, I'll never ever know unless I'm in that situation, at the exact time. While we're swaying away, homes may have buried their owners in it, children may be lost in the sands. It's just unbelievable. Almost like the phrase that goes something like - when a butterfly flaps its wings, it can cause a tornado elsewhere. Of course, you don't take it literally but, it's kind of the idea that the little rain we feel may just a little bit of that ferocious torrential storm elsewhere.

And it seems like Indonesia has been hit too many times in recent years by tsunamis and earthquakes. It's just very unfortunate.

Photos from Philippines

My dad received these photos from an email from a colleague residing in the Philippines.

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People are stranded in Cainta, province of Rizal, eastern Manila.



Residents clamber on electric wires to stay out of floodwaters while others wade neck-deep in Cainta Rizal, east of Manila


Residents wait to be evacuated from a partially submerged house during flooding in Bocaue, north of Manila.


A Philippine Air Force aerial shot shows damaged houses in Marikina City, Metro Manila. More than 70 people were killed, Manila was blacked out and airline flights were suspended as a powerful tropical storm battered the main Philippines island of Luzon.


An aerial view aboard a Philippine Air Force chopper shows devastation brought by Tropical Storm Ketsana (Ondoy) in Cainta, province of Rizal, eastern Manila.


Aida De Leon grieve in Pasig City, East of Manila.


A boy is lifted onto the roof of a building to escape the flooding in the Quezon City suburban of Manila. Nearly a month's worth of rain fell in just six hours Saturday, triggering the worst flooding in the Philippine capital in 42 years, which stranded thousands on rooftops in the city and elsewhere.

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Keep them in your thoughts and do help out these neighbours of ours, as much as you can.

Please refer to two posts down for details.

Down on Luck

Today feels like the worst day of my life. I got myself an interview with a possible employer tomorrow (very tough to come by). And what? My portfolio which was withheld by the previous interviewer from 3 weeks ago is still not with me. Apparently it's not even in the office it was last seen at with my own two eyes. I only hope they didn't lose it altogether and that it really is, in the hands of someone in the other office. I'm trying to reprint some of the most important work pieces and my printer ran out of ink.

I regretted trusting that company. Then again, if you guys know what company this is, you would understand why I had no initial qualms trusting them. Seriously fucked up. I mean in the first place, if you wanted to look through my work, go ahead but please return it to me asap if you're not thinking of even hiring me. Why are you holding on to my work so long anyway? Fine, you're a busy organization but that remains as my work. It is MY right to get them back. And I -need- to get moving with my own life and by that, I want my work back to show other possible employers. Who do they think they are? Holding me up like that and taking it so lightly merely "assuming" my portfolio is with someone else. If they dare lose my work, that's 3 years worth of precious work I gathered and printed gone just like that. I can't possibly reprint everything. Cover my cost?

I'm so royally pissed off right now that I can't think of anything to make me feel better. It doesn't help my good friend is in that fucked up company I have no respect for anymore. I should have known from the way she goes on about their ways of doing things that they're not very professional. I really miss my place of internship. I don't know what Lisa was thinking when she said she's a tough woman to work for. I loved that woman. Tough or not, she was professional and she did what she had to do. Working there taught me a lot about competence and efficiency, reliability. But companies like this one are a pain in the ass even before they hire you/or not at all - and just completely disorganised and irresponsible.

In the first place, I don't think I'd be half this pissed if I was in the organisation. I'm fine with existing politics and all, as long as I know I did my part and get paid for my work. But I'm NOT even hired and they're making things so difficult for me. That is the main reason why I'm so pissed. Not a single ounce of responsibility at all.

It's just so unethical. I'm not a very unreasonable person and I hardly like complaining about things but... obviously this is a brand new level of fuckiness.

Relief Aid Needed

To those in Singapore, if you would like to help the Filipinos impacted by the floods, the drop off point for relief goods is Afreight Cargo, #03-09 Lucky Plaza, Orchard Road. Contact Person: Maureen Schepers 6235-1011/91117855. Please pass on this info to those who would like to help. Other donations may be also be forwarded to the Philippine Embassy (Nassim Road).

Latest: Link

Everyone's Leaving!

I had a dream two nights ago about Sany leaving me for Oz and it was ridiculously emotional because she was kind of my housemate for 3 years in the dream. Adding to that, every single other person in my circle of good friends was going abroad... for studies.

And I dreamt that I was smiling on the outside, wishing them the best, trying to hold back my tears of pity for myself for not achieving anything with my life so far.

What a dream. I hate times in the month like this. It makes me reflect on my life in the most negative way possible. I guess we were all instilled with competitiveness, and all those good things, but not patience. Because we all end up wanting our dreams so bad to come straightaway, disregarding the journey.

And that sucks. A lot.

Slow day

I seriously need to get my brain worked up over something soon or it'll take forever for it to start up again. I'm starting to wonder if my own system of approach is at fault. Life is making a mockery out of me.

Either ways, here goes a little something from F1, not like many of you would care. Nonetheless, if you do: Link

I found myself breaking into little choruses of "We will be victoriouuuusss", wondering where it came from. Then, I saw this - Link - and my question was answered.

It's such a slow day and this is such a pointless entry.

What else? I've uploaded the photos from F1 in my facebook. Hmm yeh, that's about it.

Singapore Changi Airport wins five awards

Singapore wins awards from magazines - Business Traveller (UK edition), Business Traveller's Asia-Pacific edition, Smart Travel Asia, and Travel Weekly China.

Changi Airport was voted the "Best Airport in the World" by readers of Business Traveller (UK edition), a leading global travel publication. Since it first won the title in 1988, Changi Airport has won the award for 22 consecutive years.

Closer to home, Changi Airport received the same affirmation from readers of Business Traveller’s Asia—Pacific edition. They chose Changi as the "Best Airport in the World" for the 18th consecutive year.

In addition, Changi Airport was named "Best Airport Duty—Free in the World" by the magazine for the 12th year running.

In another poll conducted by online travel magazine Smart Travel Asia, Changi Airport was ranked highest in the "Best Airport Worldwide" category out of more than 100 airports.

According to Smart Travel Asia, Changi Airport’s shopping facilities, greenery and colour, as well as the addition of Terminal 3 have made Changi "a formidable competitor".

Separately, Changi Airport also received the "Best International Airport" accolade from Travel Weekly China — a major travel trade publication in China — as part of its China Travel and Meeting Industry Awards 2009.

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Grand Prix Finals 2009

Ah, for someone who complains a hell lot about the track, Hamilton did pretty well. (Link)

It was quite a pain seeing Nico committing that silly error which cost him, a lot. From second place to 14 and up to 11. I didn't feel like watching anymore after that. Hamilton's probably overtaken him on the overall driver's standings. It's okay, he'll catch up! I'm pretty glad Jensen Button will continue dominating the overall standings for awhile though. And I'm happy to see Brawn still topping the Constructors' Team Standings. Stay there stay there.

And Fernando Alonso in the top 3 again this year. I was kind of, rooting for him at the end in spite of me not wanting to anymore. But... well, him winning the Grand Prix beats Hamilton winning. I don't know why I'm so against Hamilton winning. Sorry Hamilton fans. To be fair, he deserved the win today. Doesn't mean I have to be a sudden supporter though. Enough said.

Thank god I caught Travis yesterday and not today. It'd be such a downer to see them today right after being crushed by the results of the race.

One of the best nights of my life

And I mean it. I don't think I'll ever feel this intense high again. Like the first nicotine rush, first puff of weed. Well, fine, I wouldn't know. I just...guessed, okay. 'They', whoever they are, always said "You'll never get your first high again". But I hope I do though, because it feels so so so good.

I met Travis and the man I'm supporting this year - Nico. Saw Alonso as well but...shrugs. Oh well. It's just an amazing night. Travis topped everything else. I never dreamt of finally being able to see them perform LIVE right before my eyes so close to me, seeing Fran walk down and stand NEXT to me in the crowd. What more, getting to -meet- them. I felt like crying happy tears. ='') I'm such a shy person (ooh yeah I am), I never even came close to dreaming I'd get this chance.

I'm not ranting on about it just because I can. But because... Well, because it's TRAVIS! They're like one of the top 5 bands I want to meet before I die. It's like one wish fulfilled. It's so motivating me to go forward to live life! Hahaha. I couldn't care less if it was BSB or... Black Eyed Peas or... yeah. It's kind of how perhaps you won't give two hoots about Travis but, I do, and that's what makes it special for me and that's why I'm happy. I don't even know why I'm going on about this. I'm sure you guys understand. Imagine your favourite artiste or moviestar or anyone really that you love and have always wanted to meet and you got to meet them. It's going to feel so fucking surreal, innit?

I'm so so so deliriously happy.

And by the way, yes, I'm rooting for Nico like I did next to Alonso and Massa last year. But this year, I'm cutting it to just Nico. Even if he doesn't win tomorrow, he's already the best in my heart. (Only for this race) Oh God, let this high last forever. :D ACE.

I snapped a couple of photos which looked pretty amazing on the camera but I'm not going to be too happy about them until they're uploaded on to the computer and scrutinised one by one. And that's not going to happen till next week I presume, because tomorrow's going to be spent rushing some Raya visiting in the morning and watching the race live on HD while my dad gets to watch it at the venue. :D

I wish you all a happy week ahead. For those heading to the Finals tomorrow(or later, rather), please root for Nico Rosberg if you have nobody to root for and have a blast. :D

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