Angie's blog

MSN with Tomo

Tomoya Iida says :

 hi, Angie~

It's so loud in tower tonight  

by the way I have a question.

Do you still want to get my fridge when I leave for Japan?

Another frined asked me for the fridge, but you are the first one.

So you can choose, but decide and let me know as soon as possible  

What is this guy?! it suddenly showed up!!  ↑

A-LOGIC says:

 hi tomoya! i know, those guys are making noise right along the corridor here -.- 

 yes if it's okay for you, i would like to have your fridge   if im gonna stay in residence next year, the fridge would definitely be useful

 hahaha your icon looks funny!

Tomoya Iida says:

 people are too hyper tonight... Because of the food fight, we ended up in eating dinner at Young Young ><

alright then, I'll pass it to you sometime before I leave   

You are sharing house with Kaz and Beth for a while, right? Then give Kaz some amount of labour when you carry the fridge to your new house  

Even if you keep staying with them, it will help you to protect your own drink from them!

 I don't know how to make the icon again....

A-LOGIC says:

 oh yeah, kaz told me you all went out for dinner..i went to dinner earlier but i got kicked out halfway! 

 yeap, that'll definitely give him an opportunity to work on his muscles muahaha

   

Tomoya Iida says:

 that sounds interesting! 

I've heard about that, but never seen food fight before!

Were they actually throwing some food?

yep, definitely Kaz will be happy  LoL

I'll give him my coffee maker too, so make him some coffee after that for a reward 

how did you use the icon?!

A-LOGIC says:

 haha you want to try? we can do it before you go back to japan~ i didn't see it cause it happened in the dining, i was in caps at that time. i don't understand why they had to kick people out of caps when it was happening upstairs. but i saw a girl covered in yogurt (i think) - she smelt nice

 i saved the icon  

  

A-LOGIC says:

 you should do this to kaz and see his reaction!

Tomoya Iida says:

 I can only copy and paste it.... don't know how to save it><

hmm, probably the stuff in cafeteria got angry and stopped serving food?

or they were afraid the same thing will happen in Cap's because people are tpp hyper today.

hmm, sounds so delicious.... but I'll think about it (which means "no thanks" in Japanese culture)

yep, I'll do it right now!

 he's off-line.

I've just left message.

A-LOGIC says:

 he's gonna have a nice "heart attack" when he signs in lol

Tomoya Iida says:

 he's kind of getting disapointed about me these days.

( I'm sure it's not only him)

I'm so scared of seeing what is going to happen ><

A-LOGIC says:

 hahaha im not disappointed actually. im more surprised that you're actually more *ahem* but there's nothing to be ashamed about it, don't worry. we all have our own "dark & naughty" secrets ;P

Tomoya Iida says:

 I wonder what is hidden in "ahem".... XD

but It's too childish to show off the naughty part everywhere   I should stop doing that.

wait, then what else can I talk about with Kaz......?  

well, anyways,

I have to wake up unreasonably early tomorrow.... to go to the Butchart Garden with Alfred and others.

I will just get back my laundry and go to bed!

 hope you have a good night! forget about study just for tonight  

A-LOGIC says:

 butchart garden? early in the morning?

Tomoya Iida says:

 yes, it seems we are leaving here at 7:45.... (it might not sound early to you.... but too early for me ToT)

A-LOGIC says:

 are the flowers out already?

 yeah, 7.45 is not too bad lol

Tomoya Iida says:

 I don't know.... but when I went to Finnerty Garden (which is on campus outside the ring road), some are already out.

but they are very eager to go there, so we will try.

really...? you can go on behalf of me, then  

A-LOGIC says:

 hahaha i'll think about it ;p

 anyway, i'll be going to bed soon too, so good night! you'll need it for tomorrow

Tomoya Iida says:

 "I'll think about it" is very useful  XD

ok~ then maybe see you tomorrow at dinner or somewhere!

good night  

 A-LOGIC says:

 yup sure!  

"I'll think about it" is a very subtle Japanese way of saying "No thanks". I should keep this in my mind when interacting with other Japanese in the future !  

SiCKO

Sicko

My HINF professor recently made us watch this. It provides an interesting contrast to what's happening to the healthcare system in the United States to that of Canada (coughs), France, UK & Cuba. Sometimes, it is very easy to  judge things from a macro perspective. An analyst can easily pass judgement on what should be done purely on a practical cost-benefit analysis of an issue that affects an entire nation's population. Heck yeah, that's easy as signing your initials on a bill. 

But what happens when a policy hits you, your family or even friends in the face? You no longer become the detached, know-it-all critic of things when the time comes, if ever. 

Kennedy mentioned at the end of our last class that one should be able to detach one's role as a citizen and an economic analyst. Play your role as a conscientious citizen at the ballot box, while at the same time, execute your job in policy analysis even if the conclusion you arrive at does not favor you as a regular citizen. 

When I was working on my Kyoto Protocol paper in ICPU, I used to wonder why countries can't sit & collectively agree to cut down on their carbon emissions since after all, the benefits are shared the world over. Now  I know why. Things in this world aren't as easy as what a 10-year-old girl might perceive. 

University life can be an enriching experience, yet it also sets a window through which we see the vast complexities of a world still unfamiliar. 

Working in the library - for once!

Coffee Crazy Days Are Here to Stay

Coffee everywhere. I don't make my own coffee anymore, ever since I finished my last packet of Nescafe 3-in-1. I bought a jar of Nescafe coffee grains last year and I've only used it once! My source of caffeine these days the caf's organic free-trade herb brewed coffee, Starbucks mocha & Espresso Shot. And the occasional tea :) And Bibliocafe's Peppermint Mocha in between classes in the afternoon

EP1020880

Lipton's Tea + Berry All the Way Smoothie + Starbucks Espresso Shot + Organic Free-Trade Coffee + Chocolate Milk

= Hyper & Happy Angie

EP1020881

EP1020883

When I first came here, I found it rather peculiar to see Canadians clasping their regular cup of caffeine every morning, It seems funny that they can't start their day without this aromatic mixture. I still do not drink coffee to start my mornings and I DO NOT intend to make it an acquired habit. But I do take them to keep me going at night & in the wee hours of the morning :)

5cm/s

"One more time, one more chance" -Masayoshi Yamazaki (5 Centimeters Per Second OST )

How much more do I have to lose, before my heart is forgiven?
How many more pains do I have to suffer, to meet you once again?
One more time, oh seasons, fade not
One more time, when we were messing around

Whenever we disagreed, I would always give in first
Your selfish nature made me love you even more
One more chance, the memories restrain my steps
One more chance, I cannot choose my next destination

I'm always searching, for your figure to appear somewhere
On the opposite platform, in the windows along the lane
Even though I know you couldn't be at such a place
If my wish were to come true, I would be at your side right away
There would be nothing I couldn't do
I would put everything on the line and hold you tight
________________________________________
If I just wanted to avoid loneliness, anybody would have been enough.
Because the night looks like the stars will fall, I cannot lie to myself.
One more time, oh seasons, fade not.
One more time, when we were messing around

I'm always searching, for your figure to appear somewhere
At a street crossing, in the midst of dreams
Even though I know you couldn't be at such a place
If a miracle were to happen here, I would show you right away
The new morning, who I'll be from now on
And the words I never said: "I love you."
________________________________________
The memories of summer are revolving
The throbbing which suddenly disappeared

I'm always searching, for your figure to appear somewhere
At dawn on the streets, at Sakuragi-cho
Even though I know you couldn't be at such a place
If my wish were to come true, I would be at your side right away
There would be nothing I couldn't do
I would put everything on the line and hold you tight

I'm always searching, for fragments of you to appear somewhere
At a traveller's store, in the corner of newspaper,
Even though I know you couldn't be at such a place
If a miracle were to happen here, I would show you right away
The new morning, who I'll be from now on
And the words I never said: "I love you."

I always end up looking for your smile, to appear somewhere
At the railroad crossing, waiting for the express to pass
Even though I know you couldn't be at such a place
If our lives could be repeated, I would be at your side every time
I would want nothing else
Besides you, nothing else 

In dedication to a good friend who introduced me to this wonderful piece of work. Thank you. 

Takoyaki Party たこパ！

T a k o y a k i -->  Octopus

@ Tower's 6th floor lounge

13 people 

2 great chefs 

3 rounds of Tako 

Keroro Rice Pot!

Check out Alfred's rice cooker - used to make the huge takoyaki. Keroro is CHO kawaii~~

Takoyaki

At Night From Tower

....

사랑한단 말 못해...

because 

미워도 사랑하니까.

It's ultimately going to be one or the other.  

Mi Familia

This week, I had to compose a very elementary essay for Spanish:

Mi Familia

Yo tengo una familia pequeña pero muy interesante. Mi familia consiste en mi padre, mi madre y mi menor hermana. Ellos están viviendo en Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Mi padre es un jubilado. Él tiene cincuenta y nueve años. Él trabajado en una factoría japonés. Ahora, él ayuda mi mamá con las tareas de la casa. Mi padre es una persona racional y responsable. Él es alto y guapo, ¡como un actor!

Mi madre es de Filipinas y es una ama de casa. Ella es baja y pequeña.  Mi madre es muy amable con mi hermana y conmigo. Ella gusta mirar la televisión en su tiempo libre. Generalmente, ella mira la telenovela español y las noticias.

Mi hermana de nombre es Bernadette. Ella tiene quince años. Ella es estudiante de secundaria. Aunque yo soy mayor, ella es más alto que me. Ella gusta leer novela de aventuras. Yo estoy muy unida con ella.

Yo te quiero mi familia mucho. Espero regresar a mi casa en Malaysia esta el verano. 

A Little Push Can Go A Long Way

For things that we, as humans are capable of controlling -- we are the sole determinants of our own fate. Someone once said that what we are today is the sum result of all the choices we made in the past. 

And so I say, 

Take Charge! 

An Intriguing MV

Alex & Jisun - 너무 아픈 이말... (Very Heartbreaking Words)

PART 2

Alex & Jisun - 사랑해 (I Love You)

You gotta love Alex & Jisun

GM potato cleared for EU farming

The Amflora potato has not been cleared for human consumption The European Commission has cleared the way for a genetically modified potato to be grown in the EU - only the second GM product it has allowed. The starch of the Amflora potato can be utilised for industrial uses like making paper, and for animal feed - but not for human consumption. (I wonder if these smart-asses have ever heard of something called the food chain) Environmental groups have strongly opposed the introduction of GM crops. But the Commission insisted its decision was based on "a considerable volume of sound science". Planting this spring The Amflora variety was developed by German chemical and biotechnology firm BASF, for the special qualities of its starch. BASF says: "Amflora starch can be used in many different ways. It makes yarn stronger and paper glossier; it also makes spray concrete adhere better to the wall and keeps glue liquid for longer." But it has been a political hot potato for seven years. BASF applied to grow it in Sweden in 2003. Sweden agreed but was obliged to seek EU permission. The Council of ministers - the committee of national governments - has been unable to agree a decision, passing the issue back into the hands of the Commission. Even though it has now been cleared, individual countries still have the right to decide whether it should be grown on their territory. The potato is expected to be planted in the Czech Republic and Germany this spring, and Sweden and the Netherlands in following years. The only other GM product currently grown commercially in the EU is Monsanto's MON 810 maize, which was cleared back in 1998. It is grown in five countries - Spain, the Czech Republic, Romania, Portugal and Slovakia. On Tuesday, the EU Commission also allowed three GM maize products to be placed on the European market, though not grown in Europe. 'Bad day' Some countries remain firmly opposed to the cultivation of GM crops, arguing that they could eventually reduce biodiversity and natural resistance to pests and disease, and that it is very hard to stop them cross-pollinating with non-GM crops. Italy said it objected to the Commission's decision. German Green MEP Martin Hausling said it "flies in the face of the 70% of consumers who are against GM food". (It makes one wonder on whose interests is the EC after) "This is a bad day for European citizens and the environment," Friends of the Earth told the AFP news agency. It said the Amflora potato "carries a controversial antibiotic resistant gene which it cannot be guaranteed will not enter the food chain". The Commission said it was imposing strict conditions on the cultivation of Amflora to address some of the environmental concerns. For instance, the potato "will be cultivated and harvested before it produces seeds". It said growing this form of potato "helps to optimise the production process and to save raw materials, energy, water and oil based chemicals".