Inverted Flame

Yes, I am aware that the words 'inverse' and 'inverted' are used very frequently in this blog, but I don't really mind. I like the words.

I am also aware that the flame on the peanut in the logo of this blog is inverted. The red part is on the inside and the yellow is on the outside. No flame would ever look like this, but trust me when I say it looks better this way. It also helps to show people that I'm not your average person. I do things opposite of the norm.

For example: I talk about flaming peanuts.

So. I expect not to get any complaints about how my drawing is weird and the flame is outside in. It looks good, so I am leaving it like that.

P.S. I swear the peanut looked at me like that.

30 HOUR FAMINE

I'm baaaack!

Wow. What an experience. It's something that I'm not gonna forget in a while, especially since I'm planning to go every time the opportunity arises. THAT'S RIGHT. I would willingly go again just to raise that money again and to let the kids have clean water for a year. Can you believe it? By skipping those meals, each of us saved enough money to supply one child with one years worth of clean water.

For those of you who are clueless about the 30 hour famine, I'll give you a quick run down on how it works. Basically all the participants are required to raise a minimum of RM 100 (for students/senior citizens) or RM 150 (for everyone else). We then have to show up on the day and fast for thirty hours. That means we go without solid food for thirty hours. (Everything that is not water counts as solid food.) To occupy us, slide shows, talks and short video clips are played. It's a real eyeopener. Especially for you ungrateful people who take things for granted.

I learned a lot from the speakers and the experience in general. I didn't think I would feel hungry, and quite honestly didn't until the last few hours. No pain, no gain right? I think the huger did me good. It probably did the some for the other people who went. Then again, NO ONE that attended would ever know what those people go through. What we did was easy. You know why? Because we knew that after the 30 hours, we'd get food. It was guaranteed. The kids in China and Africa have NO IDEA when their next meal is going to be.

I'd definitely encourage people to participate next year. What is there to lose? Nothing. You won't even lose weight because you'd probably go and stuff yourselves with food once you leave. (I don't recommend this though, as you'd up chuck it soon later, not pleasant.) Hypoglycemia is just another obstacle. Don't let it stand in your way, they have to go through it too. :) You know who you are.

The company was good too. I had a really good time with you guys (in alphabetical order as to not disappoint):
- Anuj
- Hari
- Jessica
- Kiran
- Lesley
- May Al-Merry
- May Lee
- Saskia
- Seo Hee
- Suraj

Apologies to the two Mays who had to have their full names mentioned. :) It's not my fault you have the same first name.

It was one of the best camps I've been to. The next time I go, I'm definitely raising more money and bringing more people. AHHHHHHHH! *rubs stomach* But I've broken fast and now have another year to prepare myself for the camp.


JOIN ME!!

Inverse snobbery makes me sick.

Some of you already know what I'm talking about when I say this. We all agree. Inverse snobbery is quite disgusting. Yet we still see it. Why? I have absolutely no idea. It's like they wanna look bad, but feel good about it. Riiight. Makes sense to me.

Yeah, yeah, everyone has done it...blah blah blah. YES. I get it. I agree. BUTT. *ahem* I mean BUT: There are those who do it and don't stop. It's part of their person. If you know you do it, which means you are consciously making yourself look bad and then get fuzzy with pride inside,
I suggest you reevaluate for the sake of the poor souls around you. It's not really fun for them. I know it's not fun for me.

So i think everyone gets the moral of my little rant here:

BRAG!!!



I'm kidding. Be proud of your achievements, tell people about them, and don't belittle yourself to get people to say nice things about you. Don't brag either. Or I shall take the liberty of deflating your ego for you.
*ahem* Some of you have had the misfortune to have learned it the hard way already. :)

Welcome

Hey people.

Guess what? I caved. I gave in to finally blogging again. That's right. I used to blog. I bet you didn't know that...losers. HA! But I can't remember the URL, so I guess that means I can't see it either. Ah well...I'll make up for it here. :)

SO.

This is my blog.

And this is my 'welcome' post, and I have other stuff to say, so I'm just gonna get right to it.

ENJOY.