Reverting back to thinking about the current events of my life, the grey headlines read " I'm Universally Hated"- by reporter Grace Cheah. The forum and comics include the little puns and insults directed at me, so everyone, aside from myself, is laughing. I'll also wave goodbye to my dear friends Dignity, Happiness and Good Grades, whose 'Advertisement for Death' appeared in the Orbituaries. There's also a sale -"99% Off Life and All it Brings", how exciting. Other articles include : 'A Haze of Boredom Sets In' and 'Massacre of Brain Cells Near the North Region'.

Read All About It?

The Metaphor
For those who do not quite understand, I've made my life's current events sound like a newspaper because the newspaper is mostly thought to be grey. An appropriate colour for current situations. As well as the fact that the newspaper gets your hands dirty when you hold it. The ink fades, and it's printed on the worst possible quality of paper there is. One gets colour pictures sometimes, that I agree. But newspapers are mostly printed in monochrome - black, white and all that grey. Readers are also at the mercy of the reporter's articles. And of course, there is no escaping the fact that the media (which is, in this case, the majority) somehow always manages to overule facts. Now go link these little metaphors to life, Dear Reader. A little thinking will never hurt anyone.

I guess that's what happens when 27 adolescents are locked in a tiny classroom for 4 consecutive years. 4 personality-shaping, education-building, irrational-thought-ridden years. It is inevitable that most (I won't say all) will, at some point, turn bitter and against each other. "Friends Forever"? Who is the fool who dares make such a promise? Judgemental and self-opinionated at times, friendly to a selected, but not privileged few. Open-minded societies? Don't make me laugh. Humans are still humans. They are ruled by their Hearts and not their Minds. They cannot accept aliens in our limited universe of perceptions(s). And I do not mean aliens of the extra-terrestrial degree. Simply just different from the rest of "Us". Or is it just "You"? Yet some claim that we are all unique.

My advice for you, The Rest of Humanity, is : Make up your mind. Is Conforming or Being Unique more important?

Alright, I couldn't resist blogging again. Well actually, I'm merely compelled by the praises of someone whom I do not know personally to continue blogging about certain events. However, I do not agree that I am similar to Mr Brown or Xiaxue. Now there's a level I'll never reach.

Right, now to get on with some blogging. Firstly, I'd like to break the ice with the main issue right now in Singapore, as well as plaguing most of East Asia - The Dreaded Haze. Which, pardon me as I quote from a dear friend of mine, "Indonesia so kindly bestows upon us year after year". Firstly, let us take a closer look at the cause.

Because we all want the most scientific and accurate source, I shall quote from the one and only Wikipedia. The compassionate ones who never presses charges for plagarism when ignorant students use the oh-so-popular 'Cut and Paste' technique on its articles, only to find out that so did everyone else in class. But I digress, so back to the topic.

"The 2006 East Asian haze event is caused by continued uncontrolled burning from "slash and burn" cultivation in Indonesia, and has affected several countries in the Southeast Asian region and beyond, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Southern Thailand, and as far as Saipan and South Korea. Local sources of pollution do partly contribute to the increased toxicity, particularly in high-pollution areas such as ports, oil refineries, and dense urban areas."

Translated, that would mean that some of the Indonesians are burning the trees in the forests so as to render the soil fertile for farming. That works well, except that it kills the trees, which we are dependent on for daily neccesities. (Can you imagine life without toilet paper?) That would be the main reason for the haze. Although we are partly to blame for it as well. However, when we look at the far-sighted effects of this practice, one realizes at this point, that it really was very selfish of them to disregard health concerns, such as asthma, of the members of its neighbouring countries.

Sure, we are suffering an indignity. But we must take it upon ourselves to look at it from other points of views. Mainly just Indonesia's. Think of it this way, if you could help your country with some major farming, (I know you can't grow anything on concrete, since it's Singapore. But just pretend okay? It'll be good practice for your imagination) but at the expense of another country, would you do it? It's just a little bad air, after all. If you've answered 'No', think of it this way. If you family needed money, would you steal some from your neighbour? They're not poor or anything, right?

Now, I'm not going to keep this up. But think of other similar scenarios yourself, each more personal and on a smaller scale than the last. I dare guarantee that sooner or later, you will answer with a 'Yes'. If you really didn't do as I 've expected, then you are either a really nice person or you think that you are a really nice person. If you are guilty of the latter, I have really nothing to say, except: 'When you are faced with a real situation similar to the ones I mentioned earlier on, would you really do the same as what you claim you would?' I'll leave you with that bit of metacognition.

First Formal Post - The Welcome Note to Myself

Okay. I've just realized that this blog has yet to have a formal start - A must for every formal blog. I've been so aggrieved by the recent slanderous remarks that I've been blogging too much about personal issues. Therefore, to start this formal blog rolling, I present to you "The First Post"- an essential for every blogger.

Formal First Post and Blog Popularity
Used only once, repeated usage will not be deemed as the First Post. So firstly, I've got to start pulling people in. I've got to advertise. No, come to think of it, I don't want too many readers. But if you, Dear Reader, does, you'll need publicity. A whole truck-load of it. Perhaps you should start some sort of scandal, they'll always get the ratings, and set the standards.

The Blog

Right, this one is from Wen Ying again, and it has been requested that I finish it. (Or at least, attempt to finish it.) It's mostly about phones, and I did it only to keep me from plummeting down the abyss of boredom.

1) what's your phone brand? [Which phone? I have eight..]
2) what are the last 3 digits in your cell phone number? [702]
3) what does the 2nd message in your inbox say? [ 'lol - you are so evil' - Gan Wen Ying]
4) who's the first person under M? [Mariatte]
5) who's the last person you rang? [Joel ]
6) who was your last missed call from? [The same person who is also the first, second ... etc. - It's probably because I miss her calls on purpose.]
7) who's the 2nd person under D? [Dahlia Yeo]
8) what does the last message in your inbox say? ['i'm so dead. HELP ME' - Ma Yue Qin]
9) who is the second last person under j? [Joy Nicole Foo]
10) go to your sent items. what does the 10th message say? ['Go to hell already.' - To Julia]
11) who's the 4th person under S? [Sandra Leong]
12) who's your network provider? [Singtel]
13) how many messages are currently in your inbox? [259, and a new one just came in..]
14) what do you have as your background? [Background for? My phone or computer? Be more specific, quiz-setter.]
15) who is the second person under R? [Roxanne Lai. Wow, I didn't even know I had her phone number]
16) who do you have on speed dial 3? [I don't use the Speed Dial.]
17) if you're on prepaid, how much credit do you have left? [I'm not on prepaid]
18) who's the last person under C? [Carrey Chew - Note the alliteration]
19) how many bars of signal do you currently have? [Okay...Full 5 units of them.]
20) what do you have as your main ringtone? [I don't use a Ringtone just in case I forgot to switch it off in School. Instead, I've set it to 'Vibration'.]
21)name 5 people whom you want to do this test! [ No one, really. This was pointless.]

After a long phase of deep consideration, I've decided to reveal my blog to the public again.
I'll place some of my older posts from my previous blog here occasionally, and hope that some people will not link it. I will make an effort to make a longer post now, since we all want a good start, even to a blog. It's just me trying to stick to my resolution of not letting anything start pathetically, a pit which I have foreseen time and time agin, only to dig it deeper before falling in. How longer will this one last then?

So firstly, I'd be reflecting on this year, since the School year has come to its long-anticipated closure. Unfortunately, I have no intention of doing it publicly, and the year is over. And I have yet to do anything about that, so there's really no point in lamenting over it now.

And now, as of a divine miracle, I have passed all my End-of-Year examinations. But I now have to, as quoted from a good friend, 'build up on my non-existent foundation'. Especially in the Mathematics and History Arenas.

As well, I have designed a personal equivalent of Sherri's six-petalled flower. With my own annotations. I'll post it soon, just not now. I also have to attend some Best Practice Award Ceremony Sharing, which, from its mere mention, bores me out of my mind. Someone in class has also offended me, after my dear avatar to this mundane world has reported to me about her recent blog entry. The dear friend whom I have regarded with much tolerance throughout the year, has bitten back. Now, why didn't I prevent this? The truth is, Grace, that not everyone is as spontaneous and enthusiastic as you are. Just because I do not scream in joy, nor do I play with the rest of you, does not mean I am any less of our class. And agreeing to what Mrs Ng said earlier this year,
"You are the minority (of personality types) and not everyone is open to such behaviour. The class has turned bitter against each other."
Bitter, indeed. Bitter with a coat of sugar that fails to do anything. "Woven of tinsel thread" about sums the class up. No offence meant, of course.

On a happier note, I'd like to thank Daniel and Joel for being a pair listening ears, only when they're needed. And respecting the fact I need to destroy a living thing once in a while. It was really sweet of you when you showed up at the park with plants, flowers, toys, paper and whatnot for me to destroy when I was down, Daniel. I hope I didn't hit you too hard that other time. But we've both learnt our lessons huh? You've been a great pillar of support and I hope things will stay this way, although I somehow doubt it. Your piano playing never fails to soothe me whenever I'm fuming over something. You should really consider a career in the Psychological Counselling field. (Although Sherri will hate that)

And Joel, for being a great punching-bag, and spending time to find out which flowers I'm not allergic to, so that he could send them to me to cheer me up. Who was always the first to offer me to a movie, or a meal (etc.), and accompanying me on a 2 hour long sprint. Despite the fact that you almost died halfway. You too, have been a great source of strength and inspiration.

And to thanks to 1G, for being a 'foster class' when all comfort in my own class fails. You are capable of getting me off the teacher's table outside the class and downstairs chasing a tiny, florescent yellow, rubber ball. And for that, I'm grateful to you all.

Lastly, in terms of significance, comes the Quizzes I have done recently:

1. Starting Time: 1314
2. Full Name: Shina Lee QingYi
3.Best Friend(s)/Very good friend(s): Does it matter? They're going to die sooner or later anyway.In fact, one of them may be getting hit by a car now.
4.Sexiest Friend: That would be a matter of perception. Otherwise, no comment.
5. Funniest Friend(s): Depends on whether I'm laughing with or at them. Then again, I laugh at everybody.
6. Smartest friends: 3 words : 'tame no baka'
7. Dumbest Person: The person who somehow manages to die accidentally, when they're feigning suicide. Also, define "dumb".
8. Shyest Friend: Shy? That's an understatement. I'd prefer pathelogically shy tortoises when referring to the people in class. Define 'shy' please, Quiz-Setter.
9. Most boring person: Keep questioning... I always yawn when I'm interested.
10. Who Do you get advice from: I let my egos, personality, perception and thoughts churn advice out in their arguments.. then do the direct opposite
11. Height : 158cm. o_0 I grew, damn it.
12. D(ate)O(f)B(irth): 28th March 1993, and I'm not old. I'm chronologically challenged.
13. Righty / Lefty : Right handed. Although my left hand inflicted more damage on YaTing's face. So one could argue otherwise.
15. Shoe Size : Right... I honestly don't know.
16.Shoe Brand: Converse, Nike, whatever. Like that matters. As long as they don't fall apart easily, or are like platforms that weigh a tonne.
17. Do you Crack any Body Parts: Crack? I BROKE it.
19. Siblings: A half-sibling. In other words, she's nothing but a filthy half-breed.
20. Email Address: If you didn't already have it, how the hell did this get here?
21. Boy Friend/Girl Friend: I'm sure
22. Crush: Crushed, spat out guts and died. Condolences, anyone? Not in the romantic sense though.
23. Liked a Teacher: Depends, I like hating Mrs Gan, but I'd say Mrs Ng is the best teacher I've had so far. But not in the other sense of the word 'like'.
25. Hope the person you send this to would reply: This is the reply.
26. Ate a Tub of Ice Cream: Tub? I ate a bathtub of ice-cream. *I'm lying*
27. Ran Into a Glass Door : What do you take me for, an idiot? But it happens to the best of us, I guess.
29. Gone Skinny Dipping: Sure, then I'd be arrested for exhibitionalism and nudity in public. And/Or Indecent exposure.
30. Nearly hit by a car: I nearly made someone get hit by a speeding car, a bicycle and the mailman's motorbike. Does that count?
31. Ran into a parked car: Right,I'm sure I chase the mailman's motorcycle while barking and strapping a squirrel to my ass as well.
Girls Fill Out About Guys
35. Boxers or Briefs: No preference
36. Tall or short?:I'd prefer 5cm-15cm taller than I am.
37. Does size matter: The size of what?...
38. Six-pack or Muscular Arms: Buy now and get a flab-free, muscle-toned male model? Brains not included - In conclusion, I have no preference.
39. Body or Personality: If a person didn't have a body, they'd have to be stored in a container like other liquids. Personality-wise, most people lack it anyway.
40. Ear Pierced or Not : I'm not going for a girl with her ears pierced with dainty gems. But in a guy, then I don't mind. Just not a a big gaping hole(s).
41. Sporty or Outdoorsy: If I wanted sporty, I'd have married a treadmill. Outdoorsy? I'd rather have a dog and live in nature as a caveman.
42. Good or Bad guy: Firstly, define both terms. And has 'Shades of Grey' crossed your mind, Quiz-setter? However, angels disgust me, while the 'Bad' guy deserves to be apprehended by the police, which the 'Good' guy will probably become. Oh. And by the way, I hate the police.
Which One is Better
59. Coke or pepsi: Disgusting, both are detrimental to one's health. Both make you obese.
60. K.F.C or Mcdonalds: See previous answer
61. Cats or Dogs : Dogs would jump down the Grand Canyon if their owners did, thinking "Maybe there will be food at the bottom" But cats won't. They'll think "What an idiot". Other than that, I have a lot of dogs and no cats.
62. Coffee or Tea : Caffeine... Especially in coffee. Decafs are for weaklings.
63. Eastside or westside: I am my North, my South, my East and West. My working week and Sunday rest. (lame poetry inside 'joke')
64. Vanilla or chocolate: Sickeningly, nauseatingly sweet.
65. Cake or Cookies: See previous answer
66. Purple striped Lime socks or white socks: Depends on whether 'Ankle' is a colour to you.
67. Sunset or Sunrise: Sunrise-The Beginning of yet another horrible day. Sunset- I'm a day closer to death.
68. Day or Night: No matter which one I like, the other still occurs. So it doesn't make a difference.
69. Lights on or off : Lightbulbs were made for a reason, but I don't respect that. So lights out.
70. Summer or Winter: See answer for question 68.
Your favourite
71. Food: I don't taste anything I eat.
73. Holiday destination: If I wanted to visit some exotic, high-class and/or beautiful scenery, all I had to do was sleep.
74. Radio Station: mp3's would be wasted then.
75. Place: My Sanctuary, My Peace, My Love, My Bed.
In The Future
76. Will you believe in God: No. Did not, Does not, Will never.
77. What you want to be when you grow up: I'm psychic call and ask me. For $2.95 a minute. (You don't have to be Nostradamus to know that the future will bring nothing but death and big bills)
Random Questions
78. Define Love: It doesn't exist. Love is the excuse humans give for acting crazy, buying flowers and getting dumped by a fellow human (I hope). May also have some emotional significance. But to me, Love is a large pan of lasagna.
80. Favourite Place: Repetive question. I refuse to answer this.
81. Favourite day(s) of the week: There's no difference, except that Monday has a vendetta against me.
82. Bedtime: I sleep for at least 18 hours a day when left undisturbed, but sometimes I don't sleep at all. During the school holidays, I Sleep for 12 hours- From 7am to 7pm.
83. Who Is Least Likely To Send This Back: I am. Anyway, I repeat. This is the reply. You do not send a reply to a reply.
84.Satan or God or atheist: Atheist. Like I said earlier.
More questions
85. Do you love someone right now: I'm deeply in love with that person in the mirror.
86. Do you care about someone: Myself. Other than that, negative.
87. Do you think of someone everyday: I have better things to do with my life that this.
89. Do you think someone is special in any way: People are ants to me. They live. They work. They die. And if you leave them alone for too long, they multiply. Yikes.
90. Finishing time: 1332 91. Date: 25th October 2006

And Another...
1.When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? [I don't think I was thinking at all, to be honest. Either that or I was trying to recall something, like right now.]
2. When is the next time you will have sex? No comment...]
3. What's a word that rhymes with "DOOR"? Bore
4. Favorite planet? 2003UB313, yes it does indeed exist. It's the newly discovered one, 3 times further from the Sun than Pluto. I only like it because it's the furthest away from Mrs ***
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your mobile? The same as the first second... and eleventh person. Perhaps it's because I miss her calls deliberately.
6. What is your favorite ringtone on your phone? I've set it on 'Vibration' actually. Just in case it rings in school.
7. What kinda shirt you have on? A white blouse about a month old
8. Describe yourself in one phrase. Blast them into pieces! Damn, they got away.
9. Name the brand of shoes you're currently wearing? I'm not wearing any]
10. Bright or Dark Room? Dark. It makes the computer screen look clearer.
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you? A nice person who tends to have an overtly emotional perception of the world. (Wen Ying)
12. If you're alone in a room with two beds, which one do you sleep on? The one further from the door / closer to the window.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night? I was talking to Daniel Lin Jun Long about Paranoia, split -personalities and other mental ailments in the park, on a swing.
14. What did your last text message say that you received on your mobile? 'So I'll see you then.'- From: Joel Teo Jun Jie
15. Where is your letter box? Downstairs, next to my gate.
16. What's a word that you say a lot? ****
17.Who told you he/she loved you last? I don't quite remember, but does Mrs Ng telling the class 'I treat all of you as my babies' count?
18. Last furry thing you touched? My dog
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days? I'm sorry, but I don't do drugs, unless Panadol for my headache counts. I'd hate to go to the Rehabiliation Centre. If anyone actually answered 'yes' to this question, they must lead a pathetic life.
20. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed? I use a digital camera.
21. Favorite age you have been so far? The time when I hadn't yet existed
22. Your worst enemy? I can think of worse in the times to come. But some people in my class and Mrs *** kind of sums it up.
23. What is your current desktop picture? It's a digital painting of a charcoal grey cat with snow all around it in front of a grey backround, done by the renowned digital painter Linda Bergkvist.
24. What was the last thing you said to someone? Verbally? I don't quite remember. But I was insulting someone, I guess.
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly? The ability to fly. Then people would pay me a million bucks to see me fly. Although I may be ostracized, again.
26. Do you like someone? 'Like'? In what sense of the word? It's a rather ambiguous question, but I'm head over heels in love with myself.
27. The last song you listened to? I just came home, but the radio in the car was playing 'I Just Don't Love You No More' by Craig David
28. If the last person you spoke to was getting shot at, would you jump in front of the bullet? As in the last person I spoke to before Question 24, or the most recently before this question? Either way, probably not.
29. If you could punch one person in the face who would it be? I'm spoilt for choices. But 15 minutes ago it was Grace Cheah. Apparently a friend of mine reported her recent blog entry to me. It is what she wanted to do to me as well.
30. What is the closest object to your left foot? Well, my right foot, since I've crossed them. But if that doesn't count, it's the little wooden box I have perched my left leg on.

Ever notice how the Chinese character 'Jun' is getting so popular in Boys' names?
There are so many other things I'd like to say, but I'm just not in the mood to do so.
Regards,
Li QingYi.