I do. For the time being.

I was when was reading an article about a male phenomenon called 'the thunderbolt', which supposedly happens to all of us at some point. It refers to the occasion when you set your sights on a girl that just absolutely and completely blows you away despite all rational sense that it will wreck havoc in your life.

Now, with all the knowledge of divorce cases increasing, and how our generation gets bored with their partners faster (than say our parents), would a new form of marriage agreement work?

What if couples sign an agreement; to love and cherish each other, in sickness and health, for 5 years? (renewable upon expiry)

Think about it.

1) With the knowledge that it's a limited time arrangement, couples could likely be more inclined to be better/nicer to each other.
2) More 'together' stuff would get done.
3) Expectations are lower; therefore exceeding them (which simplifies happiness) would be much easier.
4) At the end of the agreed time, you get a choice to continue being married or not.

Of course, children will be an issue. But heck, who needs em.

Story #6 - Purpose

Reflective of my mood at the moment.

-.-

His glory was long gone. He sat in his chair thinking of the days when the world had purpose for him. Struggling, he wonders, “How long has it been?”. It seems that memory has begun to fail him. Rust has claimed his armor. Once upon a time, it drunk its share of sunlight. His shield; the holes reveal a cozy rats nest. He raises his hand and gazes past it at the stone door. The age of heroes has passed. That he knew. “One day they’ll need me again. Until then, I shall wait.”, thought Arthur. And so he did.

-.-

Hope's a 4 letter word

Hope's a funny emotion. I believe it's one of the most powerful that we humans experience. It probably contributes a big part the energy that keeps us alive!

However, as crucial as it is, when it comes to certain things... it needs to be put down. Now here's the trouble. I'm not sure how. Anyone have any bright ideas?

I might be lost seeking rainbows and chasing shadows.

Story #5 - Influences

This was really inspired by my recent drugged frame of mind. I've had this stupid cough for the past 3 weeks, and despite finishing nearly 3 goddamn bottles of cough syrup, IT'S STILL HERE.
So...here's an ode to my cough.

-.-

Things seem real funny in a cough syrup haze,
My body feels not of my own,
My vision is all blurry in a cough syrup haze,
A perfect sentence just comes out as a groan.

My hands feel like jelly in a cough syrup haze,
I’ve scalded myself with hot water,
It’s alright though cause I’m in a cough syrup haze,
Pain now might translate into laughter.

Lie down they say when in a cough syrup haze,
You can’t walk straight much less drive,
It’s one helluva ride this cough syrup haze,
Just one spoonful, go ahead, take the dive.

-.-

Think like a burglar

There has been quite a few break ins in Subang lately. Standing on the road outside my house, I took a look around, and tried to think like a burglar. What would be his criteria?

If I were to break into a house;

1) I'd typically start with an external evaluation. A neat looking yard would be appealing. It tells me that the people inside would probably be more meticulous in life, and that quality should transfer in them being a little more financially successful than their messier neighbours.

2) Of course, a nice car is a great cue.

3) There should be no kids. Money would've been spent buying toys etc. I'd rather a young executive looking couple cause they'd probably have nicer stuff. However, an older couple would probably result in them having more cash/jewellery in hand.

4) A nice house sandwiched between two scruffy looking ones would be great. If the neighbours are bums, it's less likely they'd care if they saw me.

5) No dogs!

This list would probably be over-analysis to the lay-burglar. He probably goes "Hm.. they're out/asleep. Sweet". =\

What would you add to my list?

What do animals taste?

A peculiar conversation triggered this thought. (aren't those the best?)

Those of you that did science would've learned that different parts of our tongue register different tastes; Bitter, sweet, salty etc

We humans have labeled these tastes as such, so sweet tastes... sweet.

Do animals register the same tastes as we do? Is sweet to a dog the same as us? When mosquitoes suck our blood, does it taste like iron to them like it does us?

Or is it 'sweet' to them?...

How retarded can people get?

I was at Giant today, our now-not-local Hypermarket, and I witnessed a few disgusting sights.

1) The 'fast lane' where people are supposed to have 10 items or less.
- Some morons evidently don't read, or they probably ARE retarded so they believe they're somehow special.

2) The flag-lines in the store
- Evidently Giant seems to have insecurity issues. They need to plaster every possible visible surface with flags that say "The best deals in town", "Where Malaysians shop", "Giant" (LIKE I DON'T KNOW WHERE I BLOODY AM!)

I've honestly seen theme parks with less fanfare. They should fire the moron in charge of store layout, and hire a clown. At least some people will be entertained.