Youthful Young

Stopping for a while.

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Most valued readers,

I'm going to stop updating this blog for a while.. maybe indefinitely. It's been a pleasure to give you something to read when you're free/bored/dying.

Till we meet again.

There are after all, other posts to check out (navigate from the archives/categories).

Happy surfing!

Truthfully Strange Health Tips.

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Sidebar.

This is a scheduled post. I'll be in INTI for the INTI-Taylors Ultimate Open. Catch you guys next week.

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These are all true (apparently).

1. Change Your Name
People with "positive" initials- like J.O.Y or W.O.W or Y.A.Y. —live nearly 4 1/2 years longer than people with neutral initials. D.U.D.'s and A.S.S.'s live nearly 3 years less. Other initials that may shorten life: I.L.L. and D.E.D.

Mine's L.W.Y... neutral.... boring.

2. Use the First Stall
After analyzing 51 public restrooms, experts found that the stall closest to the restroom door consistently had the lowest bacteria levels (and the most toilet paper!). The first stall probably sees less traffic because it's near the door and people want privacy. And when you're finished, stand before you flush. When toilets are flushed, a fine mist of water containing contagious bacteria sprays up. You can catch intestinal bugs and hepatitis from it.

Choose the one at the corner.. with the door open... Why is the door open? o.o *eerie*

3.Accuse Others of Taking Your Keys
Research suggests there's a marked difference between how younger and older people interpret misplacing their car keys.

A young guy usually blames it on someone else: "Who took my damn keys?"

An old man typically blames it on himself: "I must be getting old. I misplaced my keys again." Never use your age as an excuse for anything like this—and see if you don't remain younger longer. It's an effective mental trick.

4.Scratch the Other Limb
For itchy skin under a cast, try scratching the same place on the other arm or foot. This may trick your brain into thinking you're scratching the real itch.

FAIL! She should've tried scratching her nose.

5. Keep the Willies at Bay
If you get claustrophobic in small spaces such as subways, elevators, and that closet of an office they stuck you in, visit your local fruit stand. A sniff of green apple may help relieve claustrophobic sensations. Carry one with you. Also, if you're selling your house, placing a basket of fresh green apples on the table may make potential buyers perceive the house as larger.

6.Skip the Antibacterial Soap
There's absolutely no reason to buy antibacterial soaps, according to the American Medical Association- the AMA claims there's no solid scientific proof that these soaps are better at preventing infection than regular soap. In fact, the group argues that antibacterial soaps may be doing more harm than good—by making bacteria stronger and more resistant to existing germ killers.

I'm going to eat... your... hand.

7.Straighten Your Drive
Taking a long drive? Pretend someone poured a cold drink down your back—notice how your shoulders pull back and your spine curves? That's the position your back should be in when you're rolling down the highway.

8. Disinfect a Wound with Honey
Pour a dab of honey on a cut before covering it with a bandage. Believe it or not, honey has powerful antibacterial properties. A recent study found that it was capable of destroying almost all strains of the most common wound-infecting bacteria.

9.Call Dr. Pepper
Next time you nick yourself in the kitchen, reach for the black pepper. Run cold water over the wound to clean it, using soap if you were handling meat. Then sprinkle on the pepper and apply pressure. In no time, the bleeding will stop. Turns out, black pepper has analgesic, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties. Pepper doesn't sting, either—but don't tell that to your audience.

10.Pet Away High Blood Pressure
To lower your risk of heart attack and stroke, get a dog. Numerous studies show that petting a dog keeps blood pressure under control when you're stressed.

If you're a guy, please don't get a small dog- like a chi hua hua. That's not a dog. It's a cat.

That is the kind of dog I'm talking about.

11. Flush Away Trouble
Ever notice how satisfying it is to flush a toilet, especially if it's one of those airport monsters? Think of this next tip as a stress laxative—a bit strange, but guaranteed to be gentle and effective: Before you go to bed, put some small strips of flushable paper and a pencil in the bathroom. The following morning, take a seat and write down the names of all the people or situations in your life that are causing you angst. Then throw them in the bowl and flush. You'll be amazed at how great this feels and works.

source: Men'sHealth

INTIBALL 09: Infinite Memento

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:10:00 +0000

Sidebar.

I apologize for not updating this blog. My PC went down and I just got it back today. [semangat eh, just get back then blog ;) ]

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So so so, INTIBALL 2009 has ended Saturday (4th July 09). The INTIBall is an annual event, usually organised by INTI-Nilai's Student Government, INTIMA. This year, the venue was Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. I consider this the first time attending INTIBall as in the previous year, almost all of my time was spent on organising.

Pre-event.

INTIBall 09 banner.

The official banner doesn't look really attractive. The font should have been altered and the blending of the moon can be improved. I admit, I'm not a design pro; but this is my view as a participant.

The theme: Infinite Memento also sounds pretty cheesy =X

The price to attend is from RM85 - 95 per person depending on whether you arrive individually or book a table. And of course it's free if you're a VIP (free food!). I think it's cheaper than most of the other colleges/universities.

Good quality paper. Fits nicely in my suit pocket.

INTIMA has organized buses from INTI-UC to help transport those who choose not to find their own way to the venue and back. I assume these buses arrived on time with no fuss, since I wasn’t there to witness any happenings.

During The Event

As I entered the hotel, I was a little bit confused where the event was held (I was late, so I rushed and didn’t read signs.. smart move no?). I saw a long line of people queue-ing up at the counter. So if you arrived/registered late, you might have to wait a bit. Fortunately for me, Sophia was there and I quickly proceeded to the longue :D

The ambience in the lounge was not too shabby. Yeah, there wasn’t any prominent sculptures or objects of any sort to take pictures with. Not very picturesque, but it felt very homely and comfortable. Shortly after meeting-up with my table-mates, the ballroom was opened and we were ushered to head inside.

Met Ken from kenwooi.com outside, performing for ICB. Don't worry dude, we have our suited up pics (INTIMA Conference XD )

~~AwesomeFantastic~~ LoudCrazyLaugherWhileDancing Jessica =D

The first impression upon entering the ballroom was its size. Small. But ingeniously, the walls were lined with huge mirrors to create an illusion of a bigger space. The high ceiling was dotted with numerous chandeliers which made the place seem more grand.

The mirrors.

However, the most impressive thing about the ballroom was the lighting. Very awesome. Laser lights aplenty. They provided a stunning lightshow at the beginning of the event at around 8p.m.

ICSJ band with backdrop.

Entertaining performances from a band from INTI College Subang Jaya and INTI Concert Band followed. Mishal as the emcee did an admirable job of trying to pump up the crowd; but they were rather unreceptive. Blame can’t be put on to them, it’s a ball; they want to look dignified and courteous (except some from my table xD , especially the author).

Mishal, emcee, friend, suited up!

Prom King and Queen candidates were announced and informed that they had to do an impromptu act. Some hilarious ones include a young lady dancing to a Bollywood number and Rizmel promoting Durex (one of the sponsors of the night.)

In blue light.

Right after the announcing of the candidates, dinner is served; buffet style. Our table came up with an awesome plan for such a situation. Each member is to ~~rape~~ charge at a dish and pile as much as possible on one dish and return. Even though I did get numerous weird glances as I fished out a plate full of pasta, the plan worked to perfection and we were indulging in the great set of food before anyone else in the ballroom.

The array of food. Can't fit all. 2nd rounds away!

Before dinner. Our table. Sue Ray won best dress award for her kimono!

Chinese flute player during Orientation Night.

After our tummies were satisfied, the night continued with performances with a Chinese flute, a vocal performance and 2 bands. The mood after dinner was a little somber, probably due to the full stomachs. Finally someone did get the ball rolling. Guess who? Lol.

Well lit

Soon after, the floor started to fill with couples and friends. The music choices were pretty good for the night. All played with good volume, a little loud, but not until you can’t hear what the other person is saying. Midway through the catalog of songs, The Prom King and Queen were announced; much to the chagrin of a lot of the dancers. No matter, it had to be done.

Prom King! Mr Rizmel!

The dance floor was rather small. When the huge crowd of dancers came on, some had to settle dancing on carpet.

Crowded!

Everyone danced the night away...

The event was very well done. The athmosphere was excellent, the music was good. The event started late, so the event felt like it was all over to quickly. The food was EXCELLENT. I'm pretty sure most of the participants enjoyed it.

Some had their romantic moments...

Awwww. Sophia and Kelvin (you owe me) lol.

and some had... less romantic moments.

Awwwww/Ewwwwwwwww? (yes 9 w's)

Congrats, INTIBALL 09 Organising Committee!

Credits to pics: Facebook people; including Ms JY, Mr YYS, Ms SR etc.

You Racist

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:34:00 +0000

Racism, according to Oxford English Dictionary is:

the belief that there are characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to each race.
Discrimination against or antagonism towards other races.

Now the million (billion?) dollar question.

Are you racist?

Ooo. Now here come all the do-gooders, people who take the moral high ground and/or politicians (usually unknown, who wants to make a quick publicity boost).

The fact is... ALL of you are racist. Deny it all you like. You know deep (deep?) down that you do notice other people belonging to their respective races. It doesn't end there, I bet you do some presumptuous judging as well.

I know I do.

Now tell me, what do you see.

An average woman? You notice she's hispanic (latino) right?

A thin gawky caucasian dude?

A smart asian woman?

A cheerful african?

A freaky new species?

See, you do notice!

Stereotypes emerge from racism as well. Like, Asians can't drive (pshh..not true). Irish are alcoholics. Middle Easterners hate Americans. Asians know martial arts. Jewish people are cheap. Germans are Nazis or fascists. Not nice right? (well some are actually quite positive e.g Asians have high IQ)

Bear in mind, I think there's a difference between my 'type' of racism. I do notice differences between races, but I harbour no (maybe a little) thought of violence. The 'type' racism you see on African Americans (in the 1800s) is what I consider extremist racists.

An example of extremist racists are the Ku Klux Klan (KKK).

you might have seen them in harold and kumar 2.

No, they're not very nice people. Google them to read about what they do.

So, anyway, here is Malaysia... our dear PM is coining the ' 1 Malaysia : People first, Performance Now.' phrase. I'm sure we have our differences (not only between races, but individuals as well. Look as PAS vs UMNO). That won't go away. Apparently the government wants us to show unity. How are we going to achieve that?

For one, I think tolerance is not the solution. It should be understanding. Even I, am unhappy over the preferential treatment to a specific race over here (and I'm not supposed to question it). However, the 'fact' that they are the natives of this land, they should get preferential treatment. gives me a tiny bit of solace (but then, there's a debate on whether this race are really the 'original' natives, which I also shouldn't question).

I'm not suggesting that you go kissing/hugging around (although attractive members of the opposite can please go ahead); and not exactly accepting as well. One must always battle for the better right?

Understanding, not tolerance is the way to go.

What do you think?
Finally you admit you're a racist (the more mellow type)? Leave a Comment!
If you're the violent type; leave a comment, then go shoot yourself.

Shane Dawson lol.

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000

I was on youtube and then I found this:

YEAH!

Well actually.. I found this on Google..... after much filtering. =D
There are rumours that she's a MAN! :O
I selectively choose to ignore the above comment, because of her (I hope) hotness!

ANYWAY!

Shane Dawson is this guy on youtube, who comes up with HILARIOUS videos. These are recent ones. Have a good laugh. He was quite fed up at the Carl's Jr (you know, those BIG burgers.. yeah for those of you in Brunei, refer to the picture below) Adverts. So he came up with a video.

Not for the insecure ;)

This first video is the original ad itself .

His thoughts:

ENJOY!

Do you have any awesome videos to share? Leave a Comment!

The Bitch.

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000

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Well, this isn't the typical "me" post. Usually my posts are so full of crap that a cesspool of animal carcasses smell better :)

Note, this is not my "sensitive" side.

Enjoy.

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A few days ago, I learned an old lesson all over again. An important one.

It was during that day, the bitch suffered.

Rewind.

A few days ago, everything seemed the same. No big change. I was idly at my computer at home. Then.. I heard quick scraping noises coming from outside. I was ~~scared~~/intrigued/excited. There were no other sounds.

I made my way outside to discover that my kitchen tiles was covered in a red substance. I couldn’t tell who or what made the trail of red. So I went out to investigate. I took a closer look at the seemingly random, slithery marks on the ground. At this point, my sister joined me and we were trying to figure out what happened.

We followed the trail outwards, and then… the smears were gone.

I took a broom (manly I know) and proceeded to move along the side of the house. I saw nothing. The neighbours were looking over to see what was happening. Apparently they could hear the scratching sound too.

So I proceeded again, cautiously. After a few steps, I relaxed. I saw nothing untoward.

Then I heard a shout. And I tensed again. I looked back at the way I came. And there it was.

It dashed and charged towards me. I had to react.

I stabbed my broom (damn, I wish I had a sword.. or a lightsaber) at it, but a mane of black and brown dodged and zipped past me. Very agile. Then an ally joined in the chase. I ran after it with my broom back to the front of the house. It was cornered.

I swung. The beast dodged again. This time, it managed to escape through the side gate. As it hopped away, it let loose an awkward grunt. As if mocking me.

Then I returned my attention to the bitch. Her eye was swollen. It was teary. The eye was not looking directly ahead, but eerily to the right. I searched for blood or wounds.

She never made a sound.

A hero deserves mention. So here’s the bitch:

Also starred in this post. I won't show the bulging eye. Hero mah.

She didn’t make a fuss out of the eye. Injured. Swollen. I thought her eye was about to burst out of it’s socket.

It really hit me that, sometimes a bitch can be more of a man than I am. If I get a cut, I’ll get ointment. Maybe a bandage even. But she, sucked it up like a man. She’s a brave bad ass.

I think everyone can learn from her and stop whining like a little bitch. *points to all you bitches out there*

Take a guess at what attacked my dog. Leave a Comment!

Hint: Found in the wild, and considered ‘unclean’ by some people.

I hope you learned as much as I did.

Today

Oh, the dog has recovered well. No infection and stuff. I put some anti-biotic cream on her eye the last few days. She’s still bad ass ok?

Except that she didn’t rip it to shreds..

El - Nino is coming to Malaysia!

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000

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A bitch gave me the biggest lesson this year (more like in 2months). Coming up in the next post.

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El-Nino has come!

Fernando Torres; superstar striker of Liverpool Football Club is coming to Malaysia. ‘ El Nino’s ’ blistering speed and searing skills will be on display for all Malaysians to see! This Spanish hot-shot will definitely spice up the Malaysian football scene.

Ok fine, I lied.

There is however another ~~lamer~~ El-Nino which will be scorching our shores. To be honest, I’m sure all Malaysians have experienced an increase in temperature within the last 2 months. It is anticipated to increase the average temperature by 3 degrees Celsius; which is very significant. Think. Just an increase in 1 degree Celsius would cause ice to melt.

So here's what I'm going to do: EXTREMELY Simplify the content. Go and visit wiki's article if you want to... I can't get nuts.

What is the El Nino phenomenon?

Every three to seven years, a warm current of water replaces the usual cold current of water off the west coast of Peru, South America. This observed oceanic phenomenon is called El Niño. This warming is now known to occur over a wider area covering the central and eastern Pacific and has linkage with the occurrence of some major unusual weather conditions in different parts of the world like severe floods and prolonged droughts. In Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Australia, drier than normal conditions occur whereas central and eastern equatorial Pacific are unusually wet.

Typically, El Niño lasts between 9 to 18 months.

Impacts of El Nino?

The major impacts of El Niño are temperature anomalies, changes in precipitation variability, floods and droughts throughout the world.

In the presence of moderate/strong El Nino, the rainfall over East Malaysia is much below average during the southwest (June – August) and northeast monsoons (November – February).

However, rainfall is below average over Peninsular Malaysia only during the southwest monsoon (June – August).

Weak El Nino event is noted to have minimal impact on rainfall in Malaysia. In addition, below and above average rainfall can also occur during non-El Nino/La Nina years.

Impaired visibility.

What we can expect in Malaysia.

Haze. Especially around cities such as Kuala Lumpur. This will be aggravated if there are any forest fires occurring in the region.

So obviously this goes without saying.

NO OPEN BURNING.

We don't want a repeat of the 1997 haze. When we had to wear those hideous face masks. When schools were closed. Wait a minute......

Whew. This stifling heat must be causing many of you to lots of unease. I bet you’re shifting around in your chair now.
Like this right?

Here’s another shot.

And finally .

All above pictures are assuming that we're outdoors (e.g mamak without air-con)

*FART*

Now, now, don't deny it. When you're sitting down, you fart by lifting one of your butt cheeks! True no? ADMIT IT!

Next time pay more attention in restaurants. Especially to those who ordered spicy stuff or beans ;)

Have you noticed the increase in temperature in the South East Asian region?
How are you coping with it?

Leave a Comment!

sources:
http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/prednino/overview.php
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/6/10/nation/4084162&sec=nation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Ni%C3%B1o

How to Seduce a Girl

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:59:00 +0000

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Thanks to Ken who tried to help me figure out the subscription icons at the end of the blog. Give his blog a go! Likely to give you stiches.

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How to Seduce a Girl?

The answer everyone wants to know. Since the dawn of time, man has tried to tackle the woman (or another man.. if that's your fancy). It hasn't changed too much over time, as you will see later.

Please go to the bottom of the post and load the video first before reading.

Guys generally can be divided into these 2 categories:

1. The Nice Guy

Sweet. Nice. Dotes on the girl like a princess. Usually labelled 'wuss' by his male friends...If he has any. May have numerous female friends.

Note: Nice guys finish last.

2. The Bad Ass

A bastard. Sometimes exhibits no regard for women. Puts himself first. Does not possess a "nice guy" cell in him.

A lot of women prefer these kind of people. Weird maybe because most of the traits are pretty negative. Obviously, there has to be attractive points there. Not revealing.

BUT. If you want a sure-fire way to get a girl. Take a look at the video ;)

How to Seduce a Girl - Click here for more free videos

So now you know. What are you waiting for? Go make some money!

If you girls disagree (maybe you like the nice guy better.. hah yeah right!)
Leave a comment!

Stripping Off the Faux Pas of Men's Formal Wear.

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:46:00 +0000

I know this post will be BORING and irrelevant to a lot of you. But I hope to drop some knowledge on the guys out there. You'd better thank me, I did research for this.

I hope you'll find this guide INFORMATIVE and helpful for your job interview, job, formal setting, wedding etc.

For the girls.. I guess you could use the guide to spot flaws in a guy's suit and then gossip about it :D What an ideal situation.

There's nothing ladies love more than a sharp dressed man right? :P

You're about to go in for your first job/scholarship/whatever interview, and you need to suit up. Problem is, you don't know the first about suiting up, except putting on some pants. So what do you do? Scour the internet like a desperate person one month/week/day before the interview and look for tips. Fine... that was me.

So now, I will help you with everything you need about suits in one place!

Suited in the definitely upward direction.

First things first..

Men's formal wear consists of a few items:

Shirt
Pants
Blazer ( Collectively with pants is called a suit)
Tie
Belt
Socks
Shoes
Other accessories (Watch, cufflinks etc)

Let's start shall we..

SHIRTS

Say 'NO' to translucent

The safest and coincidentally most boring option is the white shirt. But, for a job interview, black-tie events and maybe a funeral; white will be a good choice. In less formal occasions, you should still stick with more conservative options like soft,muted colours and some stripes.

In formal settings, do not touch a translucent or a see-through shirt with a billion mile stick.

The Perfect Fit

I've come across this point many times during my research. It makes perfect sense. A good fit makes you look good. Ideally, a good fit would be:

1.Sleeves covering your wrists at all times, without bunching up at the arms (too long.)

2.A tight collar will look bad and choke you when you wear a tie. A loose collar will look weird.

Make sure the sleeves and collar are the right size to fit comfortably and look sleek.

Details are important

Buttons are there for a reason.

On a shirt, all buttons should be fastened, including the small ones on the side of the sleeve near the cuff. Although these buttons might not seem functional, they prevent your forearm from being exposed through the hole where the sleeve is unbuttoned. A button-down collar must also be fastened. If left unfastened, the buttons below the collar will stick out awkwardly.

Note: This is for formal occasions. If you're wearing a dress shirt with jeans don't button all up.. You'll look weird/ like a geek.

Pants

No pastel pants

For semi-formal occasions, experimenting with pastel shirts and ties can be fun. For pants, however, it's a whole new ball game. If you are thinking of wearing some creamy green or baby blue pants to a formal event, think really hard about it. I mean REALLY hard.

Unless it's a costume party where the theme is "As gay as possible", it has no business to be strapped around your waist.

Size still matters

With pants, much like with shirts, you have to get the right fit. If you purchase a pair of pants that are too long, get them hemmed. Pants should rest at the waist and should be long enough so that there is a slight break before the bottom rests on the top of your shoe. If they bunch up at the bottom, they are too long.

Of course, the opposite rule applies as well:

Pants that are too short will make you look like you are going to collect seashells on the beach.

I assume you already know that pants should fit your waist properly. If the waist is too small, you'll be in pain. If it's too large, your pants will look baggy.

Time for pleats to go

Don't wear them (I have a few >.< )

Prevailing fashion is doing everything in its power to banish pleats from pants. Yet, pleats still manage to creep their way back onto the pants of some of today's men. Pleats must be avoided. Just let it go and embrace the flat fronts. Pleats are old-fashioned.

Older/Elder/Bulkier/Fatter/Phatter men could consider pleats, since they make it wider.

The Tie

Try to go for high-quality silk, it will last forever. Any guy should know how to tie a knot. Most of you don't have to worry since in your school days; you needed to (I didn't).
Choose a half Windsor, Windsor, four in hand or a Pratt knot, based on preference but more importantly based on the type of spread on your shirt. Wide spread will call for a Windsor, semi-wide more probably for a Victorian or half Windsor. My personal favourite is the Pratt.

Choose a tie with at least one color in it that matches shirt or suit in case of a striped pattern tie.

The Suit

Subtlety is key

Unless you're headed for a halloween or a St. Patrick's day party. Don't try to be the Riddler.

Do not wear an odd-colored suit; go for something more neutral and conservative, like gray, black, navy blue, and brown. Of course, you can add a different dimension of color to your suit with pinstripes to make it interesting.

Choosing the right shirt and tie is your opportunity to play with color. Since your suit is a neutral color, it means that it’ll match with pretty much any shirt color as long as the hues are of the same tone.

A suit is a suit

In dark light, they may look the same colour.

Do not construct a suit from a sports coat and a pair of pants of the same color. A suit is a set of clothing purchased together. If you just stick any old pair of black pants with any old black sports coat, trust me on this: The colors, although technically the same, will never match properly. Even if you believe the outfit you’ve created looks okay, anyone will likely be able to tell you’re not wearing a suit simply because the pieces just don’t go together. An easy solution to this problem exists: If you need a suit, buy a suit.

But once you step into the light, your flaw will be surely revealed.

Make sure it fits

Do not wear a suit that doesn’t fit you properly. It's obvious, yet I often see men wearing suits that don’t fit. If you aren’t tall enough to wear a regular, don't buy a regular -- buy the short. If you gained too much weight for your suit to fit properly, you have to buy a new one.

Men too often believe that suits will fit off the rack. Some may get fortunate and get one that perfectly fits, but not all will have the same luck since men who wear the same size won’t necessarily have the same body type. Do not be scared of taking a suit to a tailor to get a better fit. Most tailors charge less money for alterations than you think, and the utility you’ll receive by wearing a suit that actually fits far outweighs that small cost.

Belts

You want to buy quality and this doesn’t have to be expensive. Try Polo. Remember to get the holes done properly. If possible wear your pants to buy the belt. I learned this the hard way.

Your belt color should be coordinated with your footwear and suit - black with black, brown with brown. You don't want to look like a clown. (wow it rhymes)

Formal pants have loops for a reason, so make sure you wear a belt.

If you're wearing a watch, it should be coordinated as well. Explained in the 'Accessories' section.

Shoes and Socks

Always match

Never, ever, ever, ever, wear brown shoes with a black belt or vice versa. The color of your shoes should always match (or at least go with) the color of your belt. Those colors, by the way, don't extend beyond black and brown when it comes to formal occasions.

Formal shoes should be formal

You know enough not to wear sneakers with other formal attire -- or at least I hope you do. You should have at least one pair of ultra-formal shoes that you splurged on a little. These shoes will last a long time, since they will probably be used less than the other shoes in your closet. A really nice pair of formal shoes will also give your look that subtle added elegance that other men at the event might be lacking.

Very nice, shoes must be leather, not PVC.

I don't think they're for men; they're for colour-blind elves.

Forget the flashy socks

For any formal occasion, your socks need to be super-conservative. Other than muted, neutral solids, your options don't extend beyond very subtle patterns, like tiny dots of a similar shade. The colors of the sock should also match your ensemble; you don't want them to stand out.

Simple.

Get the type right

I'm sure you know never wear gym socks with formal wear. If you don't I'm telling you know. You need to pick yourself up a pair of dress socks. They should be long enough so that if you cross your legs, the skin of your ankle and calf remain unexposed. Moreover, formal socks should be relatively thin.

DO NOT WEAR. Unless you're on a field. Yes I'm talking to you lalas.

General Tips

Keep it nice

When dressing formally, make sure your clothing is in good order. In other words, ensure that your clothes are clean and pressed. This rule might seem obvious, but for some reason, ring around the collar still exists. Make sure you keep shoes polished and odor-free. Finally, if a garment has a problem, either fix it or get rid of it. For example, socks with holes belong in the trash, not on your feet.

Formally accessorize

Formal occasions demand formal accessories. Don't wear a sports watch or drugstore sunglasses. A fine timepiece is one of the few high-end pieces of jewelry that modern fashion allows a man to wear, so get one. Nothing is quite as impressive or looks quite as sleek as a Rolex or Omega strapped on your wrist. If your budget does not allow for such luxury, settle for something less expensive -- but still formal-looking. (or you know... PetalingStreet?)

Also, be sure to match metal tones throughout your jewellery. For example, if you are wearing a watch, a ring and a belt, match the metals by wearing all silver, all gold or all two-tone. The blending of metal tones isn't exactly a mistake, but it also isn't ideal.

Sexy! The watch.. not the dude who's modeling it. No idea who he is.

There is so much I did not include inside. As it seemed epic-ly long already. Anyway, the biggest tip is to wear your suit with pride and confidence. Drooping shoulders and face looking downwards don't belong in a suit!

If you have any doubts, or requests about men's formal wear. Leave a comment!
I'll continually update this article upon requests.

Sources:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Formal-Wear---A-Mans-Guide-To-Dressing-With-Style&id=211596
http://www.antihelden.nl/science-on-how-to-wear-a-suit/
http://www.howtodothings.com/fashion-personal-care/how-to-wear-a-suit
askmen.com

Major Turn-offs in Girls

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:23:00 +0000

Ladies, Gentlemen and dear readers, I’m sure you have come across certain characteristics of individuals of the opposite sex, which never fail to irk you. (or same sex,whatever makes you happy)

Take a moment and think of the things, which totally disgust you..

And prepare to be disgusted.

SWEET BLEEDING CRAP!

You bet! One of the biggest turn offs for me is a woman with hairy pits!
Imagine all the bacteria dangling in each strand of the curly, un-groomed amazon. *amIturningyouoffyet?*
Very unglamourous indeed. Within sight, they make me turn 180 and run over the hills. Or put my head into a bucket of sand so all my problems go away.

Hah.... so weird why in guys its acceptable..

In addition, Amazon legs are VERY undesirable.. I don’t want her leg hair to get tangled up in mine! Not sexy..

This is AWESOME.

This is NOT awesome. On a girl.

I swear I’m not kidding. I’ve seen them.. and they are far from divine.

OH and not forgetting, those despicable LALAs!

Please… stop.. doing whatever you’re doing!!

I can't believe I'm doing this. First and last time.

I don’t want to go out with people who dress like prisoners.
I don’t want to see abnormal lips which belong to fish gasping for air.
I don’t want to look past that cake of make up to find Mount Vesuvius.
I don’t want to touch your leather vests *shudder*

Cease and desist! Otherwise, I’ll give you a peace sign without my index finger raised.
In fact, I don’t like you so much that I dedicated a post to all of you =)

The last turnoff I'm going to post is……

> 30 year old. No way.

I'm still too youthful and young for 30 year OLDs.

So what are your turn offs? Share it with other readers and myself! Don't be shy. You can always say that I am a turn off :P

Leave a Comment!

Google is destroying our planet?

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:01:00 +0000

Rapid fire

Back from my week long break! Enjoyed INTI alot. Thanks Ken for the accommodation!
Ultimate Frisbee was awesome. As usual.

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This issue has been in the news for a while now. You can read about it here and here.

Predictably, some of you are lazy to press the links. So I'll put up the juicy bits.

Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate about the same amount of carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle for a cup of tea, according to new research. While millions of people tap into Google without considering the environment, a typical search generates about 7g of CO2.

Is this true? By using Google you'll be significantly contribution to global warming?

Google (obviously) does not think so and puts up it's defence here.

Great... You're too lazy to click this one too?

In fact, in the time it takes to do a Google search, your own personal computer will use more energy than Google uses to answer your query.

We thought it would be helpful to explain why this number is *many* times too high. Google is fast — a typical search returns results in less than 0.2 seconds. Together with other work performed before your search even starts (such as building the search index) this amounts to 1 kJ. For comparison, the average adult needs about 8000 kJ a day of energy from food, so a Google search uses just about the same amount of energy that your body burns in ten seconds.

In terms of greenhouse gases, one Google search is equivalent to about 0.2 grams of CO2.

Who do we believe now?

and what's next?

Walking causes global warming because we wear out shoes?

Really got weh! Thank you Google Search. =D

Caterpillars cause global warming by eating leaves?

Imagine millions of these little buggers.

If Google causes global warming, how about Facebook and Twitter?

istockphoto.

The beginning of the end?

Tweet Tweet??

Earth: 0 Earth-dwellers: -1

I gather that I'm not thinking right at that point of time.

Leave a comment.
Do you think that Google searches contributes notably to global warming?

I'll be back.

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:03:00 +0000

Just a short post,

I won't be blogging till the end of the week as:

1. I will be going for an interview in UCSI. Wish me luck!

2. Destroying INTI-UC Campus!

See you soon! Enjoy my other posts :)

10 Reasons Why Women Can't Drive!

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:43:00 +0000

Ladies out there... don't take it so hard. I've come to accept that some of you can't manage to keep a car in between a solid line and a dotted one for a period of time. We still love you anyways :)

Men invented the car and have thus drove them with greater skill from day one.
Ask a girl how many times they killed the engine on their first day..
More than 10 times i reckon..

Then they start to panic and/or cry.

Maybe it's not because of they're girls themselves.. but the distractions they allow inside their car.

As soon as your girlfriend starts calling you a pig and protesting your agreement with our stance, bring up some of these simple reasons women can’t drive and she's sure to get back to her texting in no time.

A famous video showing the horrors of female drivers! Epic.

10. They drive with dogs in their car.

This is the result.

Think of Paris Hilton driving... with her yippy yappy 'dog' on her lap.. It's an accident waiting to happen!

Anyway, one yippy yappy thing laying on top of another yippy yappy thing spells T.R.O.U.B.L.E.

9. They let their friends in the car.

When guys have friends in the car, each one of them are behaving like drivers. They pay attention to gear changes, speed, direction of the car, OBSTACLES.. in short, the road.

Regardless of our discussion, there is no eye contact in the car when it's moving. End of Story.

Girls on the other hand, focus on everyone except the road in front of them..

Do us a favour if the above statement applies, take a bus.

8. They clutter their view with junk!

Why are you hanging crap the size of Singapore on your rear view mirrors? Is it not common sense that if you can't see; you can't drive?

Maybe you should drive backwards... wait.....
You can't because your back shelf is laden with "CUTE"whoknowswhat dolls.

Until you ditch all of those crap. This arguement stands.

Evidence! here. Remember to read the part when it says woman's car.

7. They audition for American(or whatever country) Idol while driving.

Eyes on the ROAD! istockphoto.com

Road tunes are as vital as gas itself, but some of what passes for music lately must be partially to blame for bad driving. When women start singing and driving, what's happening in front of you takes a back seat to carefully choreographed screeching. *throws rotten tomatoes*

6. They use mirrors to look at themselves.

No hands on the steering wheel! ok fine... I think the car wasn't moving.

Even if your girlfriend doesn't put on a lump of make up, I bet she still uses it for personal reasons. That's right; for looking at herself. Maybe once is still acceptable..

But geez, will you mutate into Medusa after every traffic light?

5. They make calls and text while driving.

Wow. 2crimes at one go. Wonders of a woman.

Don't lie. I've seen alot of girls doing it! Stop!

Text messages are not that important!

Care much about the other cars around you? Damn...
Dudes, when your girlfriend is driving. Never ever reply to her. You might be saving someone's life.

And if you're driving along and spotted a driver texting on her phone....

OMG, u bttr gt d hell outta thre!

4. They don't have much interest in cars.

You can’t do well at something when your give-a-damn meter reads zero point zero. Women have no interest in cars beyond them serving as appliances of transport. As long as it starts, all is well. So when components make ugly sounds, warning light flashes or smoke appears, it may or may not resonate with the female driver that these are less than ideal operating characteristics.

3. They don't have much interest in driving.

When you talk about their interest in driving, the give-a-damn meter dips into negative figures. It’s understandable; they just don't get the same enjoyment we do, so their focus wanders and their execution suffers.

We're not looking for skill points here. Just keep your car in one lane (preferably the one on the extreme left) at all times. Thanks :)

2. Spatial Awareness = naught.

Women don’t always understand that cars and iPods function a little differently -- and not just on a size level. You don’t just press “shuffle” to parallel park. Choosing “stop” doesn’t halt the vehicle instantly. You can’t move four lanes just like hitting “skip.” There’s no “replay” to do-over when you screw up. It takes time and space to make any traffic move in any car.

1. They have no driving gene.

So, most of the reasons women can’t drive are based on behaviour. The top reason goes deeper: It’s genetic. Despite what we've claimed in bars, we're no experts, but we can tell you this: Women simply do not have the driving gene.

We don't have the waxing gene... but that's not so bad isn't it?

ADMITTEDLY, some women actually do have a clue about what they're doing...
like Danica Patrick, INDY racer. But she's an exception.... an exceptional exception. But still and exception.

Jennifer Saunders shows she can really drive on Top Gear!

Sorry can't embed the video.Check out Jennifer Saunders lap. Third best ever on Top Gear!

Danica Patrick

For everyone else, invest in good insurance.

Cheers!

Leave a comment flaming me or concurring with me

sources: askmen.com, google.com, bbc.com

Do Better Educated People Run The Country Better?

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:45:00 +0000

I received this in a email from a friend. After some alterations, as some of the information was out of date (the previous Malaysian Cabinet was even worse). I compiled this:

Click to enlarge.

Apologies for any mistakes incurred in the list. I did not check out the Singaporean cabinet. I mean, they can't get much better than that..

Our neighbours across the causeway are now mocking us.

Looking at the above list, you can see the VAST difference in quality. I know there will be many arguements supporting both parties (don't argue on your own. Leave a comment!)

The above list makes the 'brain drain' in Malaysia very apparent. Undoubtedly the Singaporean cabinet are much better educated. Look at the outcome, Singapore is a thriving economy. In all fairness, I guess Malaysia is doing not too bad, but still leaves much to be desired.

Little (or not) things I can pinpoint about Malaysia which is far far inferior to that of Singapore's (Eg. Malaysian KTMB). However, I might not be able to make a accurate report as I have not lived in Singapore before.

Clearly, education is integral not only in research and development, but also in running the country! Better educated make better decisions; better decisions equals better policies,

Better policies makes a Better country!

Malaysia does produce many bright youths, people who graduate from Ivy league univeristies, Oxford, Cambridge etc.

So why aren't they running the country???

Is it because of certain priviledges given to others? (I'm treading lightly)
Is it because they don't want the hassle?
Is it because the rewards aren't lucrative enough?

Our smartest people end up working for other countries. Don't label them as traitors, they have families to feed as well. (I'm unsure where the government funded JPA scholars fit in here.)

But one will be left to wonder, how different this nation will be if these capable people run the country.

If they did, it will be less likely that the fiasco in Ipoh would have occurred.

What a disgrace!

The assembly sitting was synonymous with a wrestling ring hosting the Royal Rumble. There's even state representatives accusing others of sexual harassment.

The Singapore dollar is getting the better of the Malaysian Ringgit. So economy wise (only?) , Singapore pawns Malaysia at the moment.

(The Exchange rate now is 1SGD = 2.41MYR) not good.

Recently, CPB Knight Frank released its Wealth Report.

There were a few surprises...

I mean I thought Singapore was good, but DAMN! in the top 10 in the world?

Summary of the whole report:

Singapore in top 10, and Kuala Lumpur in no man's land. At least it's listed..

Dear KL nowhere to be seen

Also, citing from here

For city infrastructure, Singapore has the highest score world-wide (109.1). The city boasts an airport with excellent facilities and connections, as well as an efficient and extensive public transport network. Other high rankers in the region include Hong Kong (8), Sydney (11) and Tokyo (12). Dhaka ranks lowest in the region at 197.

CityMayors: Best Cities in the World.

What?? Singapore Top In the World?

C'mon Malaysia, it's taking too long. Chop Chop. Implement measures to stop the 'brain drain' before it's too late. Give better rewards, create a fair platform etc etc, I'm sure you heard of many possible solutions already. Wawasan 2020? Remember that?

Arguements/Contradictions you might have:

1. Better education doesn't mean better politicians.

I beg to differ, if you're studying in a premier institution, you create better networks as those who graduate along with you are a step ahead of the rest. So not only do you get a better education, you get to know, learn and obtain advice from powerful and influential people.

There is obviously a limit on how far book knowledge can get you. This is where those with 'street smarts' come into the fray. They may quip they are more experienced, but how much does this experience count when running a country. When the country needs you to be innovative; will you be there?

2. Malaysians are not as smart/kiasu as Singaporeans.

False! Who says we're not as smart/smarter than Singaporeans. Differences arise from schools itself; the education system. Singaporeans instill English as a for just about every subject (except Malay I suppose?) Do the Singaporeans become less Singaporean? I don't think so. I believe they become more patriotic.

And here we are.... still debating on whether Maths and Science should remain in English. Chop chop people! (and also, I don't see the point in having Moral Studies as a examination subject for SPM. Isn't lessons enough? oh wait... there are alot of Mat Rempits around... come to think of it. Most Mat Rempits don't take Moral Studies.. hmmm.)

3. We're not so rich like the Singaporeans.

False. There are government scholars who are sent abroad to premier universities to further their higher education. When they return to Malaysia, what do they become? Junior undersecretary or something? C'mon, you spent alot of money on them giving them the best possible education. Time to upgrade no? or else it will be a waste of 27million Malaysians' tax money.

A very.... vivid description by a blogger in Perth. Warning... harsh degradation of scholars

4. Whatever I said above was an unfair gauge?

Really? Think really hard about it. Why is it that a country which broke away from Malaysia is doing better than it. Malaysia has a bigger population, shouldn't there be more 'smart' people here, according to math?

The reason is the policies differ substantially!

Are we holding on to traditional values which impede us from moving forward?

-Can't think of anymore at this moment of time-

Leave a comment about your views!

Please correct me if I have made a mistake.

Cheers!

Who loves a BAD winner?

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:52:00 +0000

This post is related to this one. Random. You might not agree. But it's just for a good laugh (Ihopeyou'lllaugh).

So what's an unsportsmanlike conduct?

Unsportsmanlike conduct (or unsporting behaviour, or ungentlemanly conduct) is a term used in many professional sports to refer to a particular player or team who have acted inappropriately and/or unprofessionally in the context of the game. Such behaviour is not necessarily illegal according to the sport in question's rules, but is frowned upon by the vast majority of both players and spectators

adapted from wiki.

Surely, you have encountered bad winners some time during your lives. They rub it in when you lose... at games, sports, studies and countless of other things. They laugh.... smugly at you when you're down panting.

There are a few types of bad winners:

Type A. The Total Ass

The person everybody hates. Boasts about victory even before the competition starts. Does not shake hands after a match, but does give you a liberal dose of humiliation.

After the match/deed/competition, even an elephant's bottom can't shut his trap from bragging about it to other random people (who probably are partially/wholly 'deaf') and girls to put you down in their eyes... Very effective for bimbos, the total ass' girl of choice. At the end of the night, he goes home with a (drunk) bimbo on each shoulder.

Usually hangs out with either:

1. Lame retards with no self worth.

2. People who want to learn more on how to back stab him.

3. 'Deaf' people.

You hate him, everybody wants to beat him. But they don't.
Probably because he's pretty big and strong.

So instead, you let it fester in you.......

Type B. Naught

Until it reaches the tipping point, where you will:

This is insanely hilarious! Maybe you have seen it but please take a look. Practise this for you big moment when you beat that guy!

REMEMBER TO LOOK AT THE SCORE AT THE END OF THE VIDEO!

Some background information about this video.

The person concerned is Richard Hammond from BBC's VERY AWESOME SHOW;

Top Gear!

In this segment, he was racing a German accountant (of some sort) in a Nemesis Bowler. After losing the lead, he daringly tried to overtake in the last corner...

Classic pompous brits XD

That'll teach those bad winners! lol. (the Germans got a little cocky beforehand)

What? You disagree?

Reacting negatively to someone who treated you negatively is wrong?

Well you're wrong! Because you yourselves agree that:

click to enlarge

Bet you weren't expecting to agree right?

hah! Pwned.

How To Beat The Hell Out Of Someone With Words.

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:58:00 +0000

This post is only for fun. No harm intended. If you can't take a joke, please open the window, put a leg over, then the other and try to get close look in the place where the sun don't shine.

And this is mainly for guys, I'm just unsure of catfights. Maybe someone can post something about it? lol.

Disclaimer: I am not responsible if anyone who follows this guide ends up beaten like a racing horse.

Trash his Momma'

for you physics fans.

Build up your repertoire of Yo Momma jokes..

A few to get you started:

Yo momma so ugly when she joined an ugly contest, they said, "Sorry, No Professionals."

Yo momma so ugly she gets 364 extra days to dress up for Halloween.

Yo momma so ugly her mom had to be drunk to breast feed her.

Yo momma is so fat her waist size is equator!

Yo momma so fat she went bungee jumping and went strait to hell!

Yo momma so stupid, she studied for a drug test!

Yo momma so stupid she bought a solar-powered flashlight!

(if you have good ones, leave a comment!)

Note that whether the references made are of any resemblance to his mother is far less important than the ability to keep on cracking at light speed.

Make it Personal

Although generic insults do have its effect. When you wanna own a guy bad, you have to make it personal. Mould your insult to a characteristic of theirs. Make it HURT! Try this.

If your friend is a bad singer; after he stops singing and turns to talk to you, utter

"What?? Sorry I can't hear you, my ears are so full of blood from the burst eardrums"

*wails**screech*

Tell them what you’re going to do before doing it

Athletes - boxers in particular -- are experts at verbally prepping their opponents for the beat downs they’re about to receive. Muhammad Ali once noted of an opponent, “I'll beat him so bad he'll need a shoehorn to put his hat on.” Or how about Mike Tyson, who once said of Lennox Lewis, "I want to rip out his heart and feed it to him. I want to kill people. I want to rip their stomachs out and eat their children."

Scary. but effective.

"I'm going to make you drown in your own saliva."

Creativity is key

Any cretin can spam vulgarities, but if you want to makes yours remembered you have to be creative.

A legend, not only for his shooting.

Celtics legend Larry Bird was a master of this technique. During the three-point shooting contest at All-Star Weekend in 1986, Bird famously eyeballed his competition for several minutes before saying, "I'm just looking around to see who's gonna finish up second." Bird knew then, as countless other ballers know now, that if you elevate your trash talk to an art form you’ll be sure to stand out from the crowd.

Backing down is for wussies.

Veteran trash-talkers can sense when a surrender is imminent. You think they'll be nice? No way, they're going to pummel you even harder! So, keep trashing about and match them insult for insult.

Winston Churchill famously did just that during his time as Britain’s prime minister when a disapproving female accused him of being drunk. Without batting an eyelash, Churchill looked at the woman and responded, “I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” Burn!

Credits to him for not backing down, but totally shoots himself in the leg with this photo. Uber drunk probably

Get in their heads

There’s no better way of throwing your opponent off his game than to play with his mind. Bulls legend Scottie Pippen did this masterfully in 1997 during Game 1 of the NBA finals against the Utah Jazz. With 14 seconds remaining and Karl “The Mailman” Malone on the free-throw line, Pippen causally went up to the bulky power forward and told him “The Mailman don’t deliver on Sundays.” The clever comment completely threw Malone off his game causing him to miss both shots and allowing the Bulls to hold on for the win.

Rub it in

Now isn't a time to be modest. Rub it in your opponent's face; gloat, celebrate regardless of how meaningless it may be. Suggest he “look for his game in the lost and found” and inform him he’s “such a colossal loser he’d place second in a loser contest.” You’re the champion and short of creating a time machine, he can’t do a thing to take that away from you.

pounding him in.

Walk the walk

It’s wonderful if you can talk the talk, but it’s also important that your own personal performance be above reproach. Whether you’re playing street ball or engaging in a friendly drinking game, it’s essential that your skills be second to none. Don’t let your mouth write checks that your body clearly can’t cash.

Give them a gesture.. or two.

Sometimes gestures can speak louder than words, especially when they’re universally recognizable. Augment your trash talk by forming an “L” on your forehead and directing it at your opponent or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can try tossing in a crotch grab, a chin flick, a cutthroat gesture or a derisive wanking motion. Your combination of physical gestures and endless banter will be a one-two punch your opponent won’t be able to ignore.

sources: askmen.com, google.com

Pulling Out (heh!) the Stops on Traditional Medicine

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:15:00 +0000

What. Up. Readers.

Not sure what this post is about.. but I'll leave SUBTLE hints.

As you ~~may or~~ may not know. I'm working in the pharmacy department in a hypermarket. Not telling you where.

Well, in this particular hypermarket, there are many traditional Chinese herbs/medicine on sale. Apparently they're good for "health".

I was learning the in-s and out-s (heh) of the medication. Stripping (heh!) each, for it's ingredients and what made it turn people on (heh).

I came to find something really hard to grasp (4-peat!). The "medicine" which claims to increase libido and sexual strength [masked under a description of hardly (getting tired of this?) any intimate details].

I gave this a really long hard look (high5!)

SEMEN??

PENISES?

Sorry for the crappy pictures, there was hardly (getting pissed? oh what? I did it again? heh) any light and my fingers were a little stiff (I'm on a roll!) since it was pretty cold in there. My supervisor was giving me a hard time (heh) as well, as no phones are actually allowed. In a short (heh!) interval when he was looking away I whipped it out (heh) and took it without much drama.

This is a bovine. You're sucking on (heh) it's penis.

and this is an agkistrodon.. I didn't even know it had a little snake (heh!) underneath.

And.... surprisingly this is semen cuscutae LOL! A herbal plant!

For guys who take this medication, let the truth hit you hard (I don't know how I come up with these). Can't remember the brand name though....

maybe it was H-wangk or something. Chinese brand la.

Is it really safe? Who knows what will come out of it (heh). Have you tried it out? If yes, what does it taste (heh, last one) like ?

Meat? (I lied.)

On another note....

I didn't want to bold most of the things which I wanted to hint. But I was afraid you might not have the dirtelligence or the naughtpacity to understand me.

What? You don't understand what I just said? See! Thank goodness I bolded it.

If you still didn't get the bolded parts... please plan to talk to some men. Or maybe you should try a few of those pills as well.

I went on the internet and I found this ;)

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:22:00 +0000

It's been a while since I last done something adventurous.. that was the Mount Kinabalu ascent in July 2008 ( 9 months ago? )

I'm craving for another challenge! So I was on the internet and I found this..

;) in my defence, it was on the news.

That did take up some of my time.. But the following image caught my attention much more effectively. (HAH yeah right!)

YES!

The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 will take place on Sunday, 28 June 2009. In which the start and finish line will be the Dataran Merdeka.

There are a number of categories available

take your pick.

If you're Malaysian, then you should expect this to set you back around RM50, which is somewhat reasonable.

I'm only doing the half marathon, I am rather sure I will not be able to complete a full one just yet. No doubt even the half marathon will require training! I know I'm late. Typically it requires 6 months of training prior to the run, but I'll try my best.

Thrill of the race?

My goal is just to complete the race. No time-goal.

Damnit if kennysia can complete a marathon (2or3?) I should too! (no offense?)

"If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon."

-Emil Zatopek, Czech runner; winner of four Olympic gold medals

For those who know me personally, you know how my stamina is... ~~awesome~~ (non-existant). So I guess this event is a challenge for me! Besides I can train up for upcoming Ultimate Frisbee competitions as well! Killing two heroes with one skill. *double kill!*

problems to overcome.

I started training today in itself. According to some sites I checked out, I should be able to run half an hour without stopping before trying out their marathon training guides. So...... today I dipped my toe into the puddle and see whether I can last.

Thankfully I could, but the speed I was going at wasn't inspiring. Got to keep running.

This will be something to make my 2009 memorable! After a turdy year so far.

Wish me luck! I'll keep you updated if I notice significant improvement in my stamina
(there had better be)

I'm posting this up so I can look back for motivation XD

If you've been sitting there without a challenge. This one for you pal. Join the KL Marathon here! (Nyau if you want to.. Brunei Marathon is not the same. lol)

Oh snap! Maybe my National Service stint will get in the way! =.="

10 Gentlemanly Gestures

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Firstly, I would like to apologise to you, my readers.
I hath not come up with anything 100% original to blog recently.
This post again will be somewhat adapted from askmen.com

Let's not waste more time shall we?

10. Walk outside on the sidewalk

istockphoto.

This is an age old gesture. Traditionally this is done to shield the lady from water/doo doo splashed from the side of the road. As well as to ensure she remains under the overhanging second floor balcony, which would prevent a chamber pot from being emptied on her head.
Now it's less of an issue, but now that you know it, you should do it!

9. Let her sit down first

A long time ago, a gentleman would pull the chair back to allow the lady to sit. Nowadays, this seems a wee bit too formal. So now, just make sure she sits down before you do, even if she doesn't notice it. You shouldn't make it blatantly obvious! (or else you're kind of an attention slut.)

Nicely done.

8. Watch your language

Tease her with good words. istockphoto.

Now now gentleman, don't swear. I'm sure you're smart enough to get a point across in a more mild manner. It shows that you're intelligent and have a high standard for yourself and others. Don't go overboard though, and use language which you don't even know yourself. You'll look like a numb skull for sure. (I must work on this.)

7. Carry the umbrella

An excellent way of showing off your good conduct. If there is a chance of rain, take the umbrella. If the heavens open, you demonstrate forethought and planning, and show an ability to take care of others. Hold the umbrella above her head, and make sure that she does not get wet. If you are getting wet, SUCK IT UP!

Or get a really big umbrella (or hug her close ;)

istockphoto.

6. Follow her home

safe and sound. istockphoto.

This is an extremely important point. It may make you run far and wide but her safety is essential. She'll feel much safer if she knows you're sending her home. BUT don't expect anything in return. It's totally her decision if she wants to give you a good night kiss (or something more ;)

5. Offer your jacket

Gallantry at work.

When she dresses up, practicality isn't always a priority. She might dress mesmerisingly but it may not protect her from climatic conditions. If you notice that it is a cold or wet evening, as a gentleman you should immediately offer her your jacket. She may refuse, but be attentive to the fact that she may get colder, and do not be afraid to repeat your offer should the weather worsen. Again, as a gentleman, if you are feeling the cold... SUCK IT UP! The comfort of your lady is your first priority.

4. OFFER YOUR SEAT!

I would definitely offer my seat! ;) istockphoto.

This is a good one because it shows that you are putting her welfare ahead of your own. The best way to do this is to stand up before offering your seat, rather than making the offer and then standing up. Try not to be too flamboyant, as she may feel uncomfortable if you purposely draw attention to her. Read my related post here.

3. Turn off your phone at the table.

read it and weep.

When you're taking a call, your lady friend will feel uncomfortable, not knowing what to do. Her welfare is paramount. Reply to your missed calls later when you have time.

2. Introduce her.

istockphoto.

Surprisingly common in Malaysia (I'm a violator too), people not introducing another. I'm sure you've been in this situation before; a friend of yours meets his friend and starts to talk and now you're left feeling a bit weird since you can't really butt in. Next time guys, introduce the person to your friends right away, your date may not even talk but at least she feels somewhat involved and invited... not an outcast.

and.................

1. Hold the door.

FAIL!

When surveyed, around 90% of women regard this as the No. 1 gentlemanly gesture. It is a very simple one, but makes a woman feel respected. Generally speaking, you should always hold the door for someone entering behind you. Once again, it shows respect for other people, which reflects well on you as a person. An important note to remember is that you should not race your date to get to the door first; this appears try-hard and condescending. As with all these gestures, making them a natural part of your behaviour is essential to ensure that your date receives it positively.

HOWEVER,

Be a gentleman? or be.. rough and tough? Decisions, decisions.

Girls. Take your pick. Dominic Purcell (left) vs Neil Patrick Harris (right)

Note: Assume Dominic Purcell is a bad boy and Neil Patrick Harris (affectionately known as Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother) is a perfect English gentleman.

Why is my blog turning into self-help for men =.="

10 subtle ways to tell her she PHAT

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:03:00 +0000

Since the creation of humankind, there has always been this question for guys.

"Do I look fat in these jeans?" with an innocent face.

And now you're wetting your pants because you're thinking......

How to tell her she's..... put on a few pounds.

Well, Askmen.com and I are here to help you =D

10. Buy her clothes that are too small.

Heh heh heh. Nothing says 'weight-gain' more than "OMG! I can't fit into this!"

and you can innocently say, "Whooops! I didn't know, when we first went out I bought you this t-shirt with this size... Sorry.. You could return to the store and get the size changed."

Nice!

A deep abyss smack bang in the middle.

9. Sign her up for yoga under the guise of "Stress-Relief"

nice........

This is really an awesome one! She gets less stressed AND fitter = Good stuff for you ;)

Also good if she is in denial of her weight. Or if she's too obtuse to get the other hints.

But make sure you choose intense yoga (e.g Power Yoga) otherwise she'll just keep rolling on her belly for a long, long time.

8. Set out on your own fitness plan.

Excellent if you yourself are in shape (Round!). Both of you get to work off that excess load together!

Reverse psychology works out sometimes. Tell her you're not happy with your fitness level and she might open her eyes a little wider.

7. Serve her small portions.

what?!? you're still hungry???

When making her dishes, give her a smaller -than-normal amount for her. When she asks for more, she might confess what a pig she's been and instigate a conversation of what to do about it.

If you feel like you're starving yourself in the process... you can always go back for more... when she's not looking of course.

6. Improve your own diet

It’s very easy for the two of you to fall into the downward spiral in which many couples begin to replace sexual intimacy with ice cream and cake. Don’t let this happen by focusing on your own health requirements and staking your right to a junk-food-free home. It might even be the only way of separating her from the fatty foods which have led to the current problem.

5. "Playfully" grab her love handles.

*wobble* istockphoto.com

Any guy will flex his biceps if a woman touches his arm. Don't believe it? Try it.

Well for women, when a man touches any unwanted flab, she recoils in embarassment [not too sure about this. Women out there. Please clarify? Thanks :) ]

So when you rest your hands on her love handles and LIGHTLY pinch them, she'll notice that you notice that her tummy is getting noticeable.

4. Ask her to wear an old dress.

I don't dare look at the tape istockphoto.com

Plan a romantic night out and insist that she wears something from when you were first dating (noteifyou'reslow: it has to be something which doesn't fit anymore )

Surely, she'll admit she can't get into the dress anymore. Then tell her how good she looked back then. She might make the effort to get back to that size.

3. Sabotage her chair

Be careful with this! If caught, you're no longer being 'subtle'.
Nothing says ' You have to lose weight' like a broken chair.
Remove some screws of a chair you know she'll sit on.

Sit back, relax and watch the dietary transformation which will occur!

Humpty dumpty is going to have a great fall. istockphoto.com

2. Leave "Now" and "Then" photos lying around.

By reminding her about how she used to look, she'll be more inclined to do something about that excess flab. Put them in strategically placed regions, table, your mobile phone, the toilet (??) .
Keep in mind, if she confronts you about trying to shame her into losing weight, the key approach here is denial, as you reply: “Do you actually think I would be that manipulative?”

Of course you would, but she doesn’t need to know that.

does he feel nostalgic?

AND.... it all comes down to No.1 (tired yet?)

1. Take her to places where she has to wear a swimsuit!

If she lazes around eating doughnuts and tiramisu in front of the TV, it's time to take her to a place where she is forced to don a swimsuit (eg beach, swimming pool)

As she looks around at the other slender, toned, hot bodies; she'll feel uncomfortable... and probably vow to do something about it, especially if she knows she can be back up there in the not-tooo-distant future.

*faints*

Guys, was this useful?
Girls, is this accurate (even partially)? *wink*

To all you facebook quiz addicts.

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:21:00 +0000

Quizzes are a big part of Facebook. If you've never heard of facebook.. it's time to alt f4.

Those little ~~damn fake~~ things which tells you.. when you're getting married, what's your ideal partner, how gay you REALLY are.

Some morons (I included) do these quizzes to satisfy our curiousity. The results are usually inaccurate and just downright stupid.

I will live till 2061? Geez. Why don't I jump in front of a bus right now? Just to prove you wrong.

Ok fine, I forgive you for doing lame shit quizzes, because... let's face it, we could be either:

1. Curious.

2. Bored.

3. Gay. (applicable to people with an appendage called the penis only)

AFTER answering the very unrelated questions, we end up with the results:

DON'T CLICK PUBLISH!

I don't want to bloody see what your future will be like or what is your sixth sense or what your japanese hairstyle is because I don't want to sleep with you. Ok?

ZZZ, I have to click on 'Hide' a billion times a day.

click to enlarge

I'm not sure if facebook realises this, but it's literally spam!

STOP PUBLISHING YOUR RESULTS! Why don't you publish your nards... if you have any.

I've even created a quiz just for this. It's totally crap. Do it if you can find it. Remember.

Don't Publish.

Geez, damn you quiz sluts.

Eternal Reefs

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:51:00 +0000

I saw this on TV recently and I was rather interested in the concept!

Eternal Reefs.

Reefs around the world are dying.

In nautical terminology, a reef is a rock, sandbar, or other feature lying beneath the surface of the water

The biggest and most famous would be the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Part of The Great Barrier Reef above water.

Under water.

Why are reefs important?

1. There are many different kinds of animals and plants that live there. These reefs could be a source of medicine and important resources. If they all die, a lot of potentially awesome things are wasted. No?

2. Coral reefs are "biologically productive" , which means there are lots of each thing that grows here. Many of the creatures that live here, like lobsters and fish, we depend on for food.

3. Reefs are very stable, and provide a protective barrier around many islands and coasts. Without the reefs these islands and coasts will erode away into the ocean.

So an eternal reef is basically a man made reef.

BUT, with an twist.

Eternal Reefs takes the cremated remains or "cremains" of an individual and incorporates them into an environmentally safe cement mixture designed to create artificial reef formations!

Who says you can't be useful after you're dead???
There goes the dream of dying in your birthday suit.

All these start at just USD 3995! (not too bad, just sell some organs)

But it is beneficial towards the environment! Right right?

Don't be so bad.

It beats ... say....
Spending money buying jewelery and/or other gifts for someone you're not sleeping with.

An Artificial Reef

After the cremation and mixing (casting) is done. The artificial reef balls will be on display.

Before deployment

The day before the scheduled Memorial Reef dedication, family and friends are invited to view their loved ones Eternal Reef. The viewing is an opportunity to see and touch the Memorial Reef, take photos, make rubbings of the bronze plaque and write final goodbyes and tributes both on and inside the memorials.

Bronze Plague

The next day, they ship the reef to the designated location (which you choose earlier).
You can witness them putting the reef into place on another boat.

It's an awesome way to die no?
You give others life in your death. In other words, you gave birth??

And let other things squiggle in between your orifices and separations. If you know what I mean ;)

*squiggle squiggle*

sources: Eternal Reefs, http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/bio99/bio99276.htm and Wikipedia.

Will you consider to give back to the environment in this way after you're dead and gone?

A Malaysian Record!!

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:17:00 +0000

About a year ago, (long time ago, but I only got the photos now XD)
I heard INTI-UC wanted to break a Malaysian Record.

I was interested. Who wouldn't be right?
So after digging around for a bit, I found out that 12th INTIMA Life Saving and Swimming Club, wanted to hold an event where swimmers will be swimming for 120 hours non-stop, for charity nonetheless.

A few of us from 12th INTIMA signed up for it, Joan, Jason Ng and I. Liwei, my classmate also took part.

About 30 swimmers signed up to break the record previously held by Chung Hua High School, Seremban (72 hours)

I remembered that I had to "audition" for the place, and I think I was the only one with a penis. o.o
I think male tryouts were in the afternoon but I had class (as usual).

So anyway I got through that fine =)

Soon, we were given our timetables of when we are going to swim.
It looked like this:

click to enlarge

zzzzzzz swimming at 2am/4am????
It's nothing compared to some of the students from Subang Jaya. 4-6 hours straight because they have classes in Subang (and we are in Nilai. About 50 mins drive)

I had no other choice. Since everyday (except Friday I think) my classes range from 8am -6pm with office (INTIMA) duty from 12-2pm. Sometimes with meetings in the evening.

Pretty screwed up life no?

So midnight swimming it is!!!

Each swimmer generally swims about 40mins. They can add on their time if they want to.

I can't remember all the sponsors for the event but I distinctly remember Vono soup being provided. They're an instant powdered soup. Not like Campbell's which is condensed (their powdered one sucks!)

We had free lunch during the event as well, but I only redeemed twice. Pity.

Anyways, During my first swim (20th February 2008):

Water was cold

too fast! XD

When I dipped into the pool, the first thing I noticed was...
" SHOOT! COLD WEH!"

and... I didn't think "shoot".
but anyway I comforted myself by thinking that I'll get over the coldness after a lap or two.

Instead I shivered while I swam for about 3 laps before getting into the groove. After getting comfortable in the water it was pretty easy, just chilling (literally). At numerous points I even closed my eyes (especially in the early morning shifts). I finished each shift in decent condition. A bit more tired than usual because of the cold water.

After the same thing for 120hours. We finally reached the end!
The closing and award presentation ceremony:

The Organising Chairperson, Ng Sze Fang with the banner

The VIPs from left Lilian Tai, (notsurewho maybe the Malaysian record rep), Dr Lim Ho Peng, Calvin Chung 12th INTIMA President lol.

Everyone who was involved!

At the end of it, I was pretty tired. I was quite relieved it came to an end. One less thing being a ~~painintheass~~ burden. Don't get me wrong. Swimming is awesome!
It's close to freedom. (trumped by driving of course)

Everyone who participated in the event definitely played a part in the event's success!

They helped charity! This is only a practice session btw.

I have to thank the organisers for giving me this awesome experience!

In the noose.

In the Malaysian Book of Records.

The certificate.

I think this is a once in a lifetime achievement.. (anybody wants to help organise another record breaking feat?)

So since 24th February 2008... I'm a.....

wait for it.......................................

Malaysian Record Holder!

That's something to cross off on my life's To-Do-List!!

I Can Predict the Future!!

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:49:00 +0000

Earth Hour has come and gone..

Will this global event count for something in the near or distant future??

A lot of us hope that this is the beginning of people starting to care for the world.
Maybe hope that a new treaty will be agreed upon to further supplement the Kyoto Treaty.

But there will definitely be more than just environmental savings to come..
In fact, they will be a rapid increase in environmental hazards!!

Think about it.

March28 (Earth Hour day)
Time frame: 8.30pm- 9.30pm

Lights are off...

Ok, not really off. But it's getting there.

Candles are lit...

Romantic, no?

The sheets are warm.... soft.

Enticing ;)

You getting my drift here? ;)

You bet. Something physical, chemical and biological will occur.
(no points for guessing what that is)

9 Months from now there will be a baby BOOM!!

BOOM!

Wanna bet?

Pregnancy test sales must be peaking now.

Told you I could predict the future :D

Don't Ditch Your Parents!!

noreply@blogger.com (WayeYoung) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:11:00 +0000

Singapore's dear Health Minister recently suggested this, that Singaporeans should consider moving their elderly parents to nursing homes in Johor Baru as they're cheaper and reasonably close to Singapore.

The mastermind.

An excerpt:

"SINGAPOREANS could consider living in nursing homes in neighbouring Johor Baru, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan suggested yesterday.

It would be cheaper, yet be near enough to Singapore for family members to visit and for residents to return for medical care if necessary, he said.

The cost of land and construction cost is so low that my cost of putting up just a polyclinic (in Singapore) is probably more than his cost of putting up a 200-bed nursing home (in Johor Baru).

'The monthly cost of keeping a resident in a private nursing home in Singapore, you can stretch it easily to pay at least 2-1/2 months of nursing home care in Johor Baru.'

What??? I'm not sure what's he going at, but the message he is sending over to me is....

"Dump your old parents to another country!! Singapore is so small! We only give space to those who can work like a dog."

"Malaysia is our junk pile."

I mean for Malaysia it's pretty good business no? Singaporeans pouring their dollars here.

Good stuff.

On the other hand, shouldn't the children take care of the parents as they age???

I mean all of us were definitely a pain in the ass for our parents some time or another (or everytime). Not to mention how BIG a hole we burnt into their pockets.

Imagine if they din't have to feed you or send you to school. They could spend more on luxuries. Instead of you, they probably could buy a few new cars already.

Married couples,

Weigh your options well... XD

A few kids? or a Ferrari? or maybe a huge wardrobe of Louis Vuitton original (for the ladies)?

"It'll definitely be the kids, or the Ferrari..... or or... I don't know *shrugs*.."

You know who should handle the problem? Future WayeYoung. He's the ~~awesome~~ guy who'll solve this.

Anyway, that's not the point.

Do try your best to take care of your parents when they grow old. Especially when you're the eldest child (and more so if you're male). [check and check] lol.

Sooner or later you'll be old and frail too. You'll reach an age where after you wash your face in a basin, and look up to the side mirror; you see your face sagging towards the basin.

You would not want to be dumped in some foreign country right?

Really awesome lol.

By the way,

Am I allowed to criticise this idea?

Singapore you know. I must be careful of what I say *wink*.

No offence to my Singaporean friends, but the idea is appaling :)

What say you?