Friday!

A week ago I listened to Rebecca Black's 'Friday' - and like most other normal people around the world (I mean normal, not 'I-beg-to-differ-coz-I'm-cool-like-dat' morons like Simon Cowell), I found a new low in today's music industry. Today, I've been reminded that nothing can really be 'all bad,' as it provided the inspiration for Stephen Colbert & Jimmy Fallon to come up with this wonderful parody of the song. Here's the vid!

Brilliant! Brings back memories of some other wonderful parodies on American late night shows not too long ago. Anyway, here's the original video in case some of you may have missed it.

Me, Defined

Here goes a list, that shall grow with every fact recalled, and slowly clear that cover of shrouding mist..

Principles and Beliefs

• I generally stand strong by my principles because I believe they define me, and forgoing them would mean that I'm basically losing myself.
• I do not enjoy imposing my beliefs on others because I believe everyone has a right to their own unadulterated opinion. Preaching facts, on the other hand is a different matter on its own.
• I always put myself in others' shoes whenever I can (not literally wtf), so I can attempt to understand what underlies their actions.
• I believe in helping people, regardless of their social and biological background.
• I feel human greed underlies the problems and inequalities in this world, and am vehemently opposed to its fruits being disguised as methods of survival.

Likes and Dislikes

• My favorite color is blue - it always has been.
• I am a fan of many sports, and enjoy indulging in it both visually and physically.
• Food that I am aversive to: Eggs, Milk
• I enjoy poetry, and am a big fan of Shakespeare and Wordsworth.
• I enjoy photography, but more so of the environment rather than people.
• I like to analyze how people think and act.
• I enjoy all types of music, except techno.
• I like to people-watch when I have a few minutes to spare at a crowded place (malls, cafeteria etc.)
• I dislike beer, although over the last few months I've grown fond of cocktails.
• My favorite movie genre is comedy.
• I am a sucker for history, especially European and early American history.

Character

• I tend to come off as quiet on a first-impression, although that would change once you get to know me better.
• I love challenges, and am driven by them.
• I always strive to do my level best at everything I put my foot into, and believe that patience and persistence will pay.
• I am always up for adventures, and have a rather good sense of direction.
• I often go into deep thought, and it would seem I am in a parallel universe.
• I have never been in a romantic relationship, to date. I still wait for that one person, expecting what some may see as a fairytale.
• I believe that I can be, perhaps to the surprise of many who know me personally - quite hopelessly romantic.. but then again, I haven't had a chance to express it.
• I used to read a lot as a kid, but stopped because I began to develop my own style of writing, and didn't want it to be compromised by the works of others.
• In general I am not calculative when it comes to money amongst friends, but I also try to make sure I am not underpaying in any way.
• I cannot dance. I am simply horrible at coordinating my bodily movements.

Random

• One day I hope to publish an autobiography entitled "What's In A Name," alluding to my long name that has been the subject of much external interest throughout my life.
• I dream of building a home for my mother at some point in my life, with a garden feature and a rambutan tree. :)

* To be updated from time-to-time *