TOK 101 by CZY

1. There are 4 main types of hellenistic philosophy- stoic, cynic, epicurean, and skeptic (the rest is insignificant drivel).

2. Nietzsche is boring.

3. Kierkgaard is confused (how can you be existentialist and Christian at the same time!?!?!).

4. Don’t try reading Principia Mathematica- it’s impossible.

This is an account of what I have gathered from my recent conversations with Mr. Chue, the devourer of philosophy books. He enlightened me on his book-buying sprees, and I quote, “Basically I go into the shop, and give myself a time limit for the time spent there, say an hour. Then I’ll head to the philosophy section and look at every title. I have a rule that I will only give myself 10 seconds to decide whether to buy it or not. After 10 seconds if I haven’t decided, I will move on anyway.”

Hardcore sia.

 

angsty

There are 15 people in my office. My warrant officer must like me very much.

1. Thailand.

2. SAF day parade.

WHY!?!?!?!

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On a lighter note, nice to see soldiers taking orders literally.

 

the greatest try of all time.

 

black or white

And so passes the Elvis of my generation. He was the greatest star there was. Who else could sing, dance, moonwalk, and change skin colour like him? The man was in the spotlight for 4 decades, and it’s sad that this incredible endurance wasn’t enough to last him his last 50 shows. I was rooting for a comeback of massive proportions, something like seeing GNR all together on stage again. But well, some things just aren’t meant to be.

RIP Michael Jackson.

 

11 June 2009- I passed driving! Biggest problem stemmed from being way too used to the army, as I asked for permission to change direction, and asked for permission to turn off the car engine at the end. Apparently that makes me indecisive. Thanks be to God, without whom I most certainly would have hit the vertical parking pole, which somehow does not like me very much.

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I’m doing AC reasonably proud in the daily CS/Dota sessions. Think army improved my shooting with the carbine. I can almost hear LTA Jeffery shouting at me whenever I spray by accident.

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The step-over is utilized to great effect in ballroom dancing. It is considered an essential move to learn. Maybe Ronaldo went for dancing lessons before picking up football? That’d explain the pink shorts, the theatrics, and yea, the step-overs!

Speaking of Ronaldo, I think we would have a decent summer if the 80 million quid is spent on Benzema, Ribery, and David Silva (optional). Of course, his transfer to Real could get screwed if he fails his medical. Then we could keep Ronaldo and let him rot in the reserves. Haha.

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Leaving for Tokyo tomorrow night and I have no idea what to bring. Clothes, shoes, underwear, socks, a jacket, toiletries, books, ipod, phone (?), camera, chargers… am I missing something here?

 

4-4-2=10

 

Malaysia joins South American Confederation

 

 

Since they can’t win the Tiger Cup, Malaysia has come up with a cunning plan to win something. The probability of Malaysia winning the Copa America is as high as fourfourtwo sorting out their geography.

 

Back in black

Taiwan was an interesting experience, where I lived, ate, and talked to regulars for a large portion of the 3 weeks I was there. Positives included long rover rides, ninja vans, and slacking with not a care in the world after exercise cut, while negatives included being stuck in camp more often than not, and the facilities which make you appreciate Singapore camps slightly more. (Hmmm, all this talk of positives and negatives sounds a tad too regular… dammit!)

Oh yea, to those who predicted I’d get lost during RnR due to my suspect mother tongue… HAHA I didn’t! I even managed to get the hotel to fix my bathroom lights! Power sia. 

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Having landed safely back home, another exercise has promptly begun, after which there should be no more exercises until ORD… YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

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Anyone who feels he/she should’ve been around when Zep were writing songs in haunted mansions and the Holiday Inn had Keith Moon’s car in it’s swimming pool should listen to this band.

Presenting the Stone Gods, born from the ashes of the Darkness. This is the start of something!

 

A 2am flight is…

tai wan le. 

Funny right? I can’t help thinking of Taiwan as anything other than the Chinese countryside depicted in Mulan. You know the bit where the Chinese soldiers are marching on to face the Huns?

Mountains in the backdrop, endless padi fields with hunched farmers erm, farming, buffalo and cows grazing (Melvin has kindly informed there are no cows), and of course little boys and girls with bound feet running around with scary-looking dolls. 

Somehow I think I’m going to be in for a rude shock, haha. I’ll be back with the answers!

 

damn losers

Mr Chue: Mere Christianity 

u loser

i more loser

etaaan!

haha

Mr Chue: Mere Christianity

seriously

etaaan!

linkin park has started playing on my itunes

Mr Chue: Mere Christianity

hmm

etaaan!

that’s how loser i am haha

Mr Chue: Mere Christianity

i listening to faye wong

etaaan!

wah

Mr Chue: Mere Christianity

on itunes now

etaaan!

that’s damn loser

lol

Mr Chue: Mere Christianity

see

wtf

even u call me one

 

The Esplanade Tale

We got free post-opening night show tickets worth $250 from some guy next to the escalator. 2 guys carrying school bags and 1 in a polo tee (guess who). Despite our blatant uncoolness, we were just about the first people Rebecca Hall talked to. yay!

I even managed to get more time from her by using a pen which didn’t work! 

Ethan: Could you sign here please?

Ms Hall: Ok. Erm… (fiddles around as the pen can’t write on the paper)

Ethan: Oh by the way I’ve watched Starter For Ten and I loved it.

Ms Hall: Wow you did? That’s great! (finishes signing and Roobs get his turn)

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Unfortunately, besides her and Ethan Hawke, I failed to recognize anybody else at the party. Well, you could count Dick Lee, but everyone knows him anyway.

 

The other highlight was talking to Mr. Simon Beale on Roobs ambitions in theatre and the awesomeness of the Esplanade. Unfortunately Roobs was unable to secure a role as the bear in the next run of ‘The Winter’s Tale’. Ah well, maybe next time.