Modern Life is Rubbish

“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage and kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.” ~ Howard Zinn.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Life is but a dream

You had to leave
On a fine sunny day
To chase after dreams

Of a life without me
The train slowly pass from sight
As memories of your shadow lingers on

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Chicken a la Carte

This should make us think twice about throwing our food the next time. We all know that life is not fair and some are luckier than most others.

Still taking things for granted?

Friday, July 24, 2009

Ella Fitzgerald's music

Ella Jane Fitzgerald, 1917 ~ 1996

I have to say i liked loved Ella Fitzgerald's music. Her music evoke a nostalgic feeling of childhood to a time when my grandmother was still around.

These interpretations of Gershwin's classics are my favourites. Although she don't have a so-called "big voice", hers is so soothing and full of emotion. Listening to this in the dark and alone makes one feel everything else is so 'unimportant'. Alone never felt so good.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Morality, ethics, what?

"Morality represents the way that people would like the world to work, whereas economics represents how it actually does work" - so it was quoted in 'Freakonomics' by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner.

We often confused morality and ethics. They're two different concepts. We studied morality in school. Yes, although i do not hate the subject but found it extremely boring. Most probably it could be the teacher.
---

Saturday, July 11, 2009

All I Want Is You


Heard this on the radio today. It's been a long time since i heard this one.

According to lead singer Bono, the song is dedicated to his wife. A poetic and lyrical description of true, unconditional love perhaps.