Songs I'm Currently In Love With

6 Months- Hey Monday

I've only started listenin to Hey Monday after hearin em playing on my friend's laptop, i didnt kno it was the same band that sang 'Homecoming' haha shows how noob i am..anyway i thought the song was sweet, the female vocals might be annoyin to some people, but the chorus in this song is amazing, i mean she can really hit those high notes without totally ruining the song..the lyrics are sweet too, just the type of song id sing to a girl :D

Parker- Automatic Loveletter

another new band along with Hey Monday that ive discovered in the last couple of days during my search of new music to listen to! whilst readin the review for Hey Monday's album, i find that lots of people are relating them to automatic loveletter..so thats how i come to kno em..ANYWAY, so like the vocalist of this band, Juliet Simms, has the same birthday as me! alright! i really like this song, its soo different from what ive heard before..but then again, thats why i dont listen to the radio..i find the radio to be somethin that restricts urself from discoverin true music that are way better

Lived In Bars- Cat Power

to those who dont kno who Cat Power are, well i feel sorry for you guys..Chan Marshall has got to be one of the best female vocalists out there at the moment..shes one of the few that has a voice which can really make u feel relaxed when u listen to em..Lived in Bars is a song about Chan's drinking issues in the past..now shes sober which is good! if u feel moody or sad, listen to this song, it really suits the mood!

Little Wing- Jimi Hendrix

JIMI! well where to begin??? this man is a legend..hes dead now but back then when he was livin, he rocked the world with his guitar! hes my number one idol and i love his music! i kno how to play Little Wing on guitar, ive been learnin how to play it for over 2 years! but now ive finally mastered it :D a MUST-LISTEN to song for all who loves the guitar!

Take A Look Around- Limp Bizkit

hehehhe guilty as charged! yeahh im a Limp Bizkit fan..back when they were in the heads of every teenagers, i used to sing their songs with my cousins hahaha ive started listenin to em again recently! theyre the best band to listen to if u wanna headbang!

shoutout to limp bizkit: YOU GUYS STILL ROCK!

Don't Let Her Pull You Down- New Found Glory

wow, its been almost 10 years since i first started listenin to em..theyre my all time favourite band! theyre sooo good seriously! theres never been one album from them so far that i dont like! shows how good they are! i guess its all because of Jordan's vocals! im a sucker for his voice, its soo good! this song was taken from their latest album, Not Without a Fight..it was released last year..i waited so long for this album and i was not disappointed at all after listenin to it! what i love about this particular song is the verse! its really good, look out! NEW FOUND GLORY is back!

My Heart- Paramore

'we are Paramoreee!' i can still picture Hayley sayin this right before the intro of Decode on live shows..so like even though this song has been around for ages, i started to listen to it again after seeing a live video of them performing it in one of their recent shows! Hayley is dead pretty, im like so totally in love with her! sighs, if only she knows my feelings towards her..MARRY ME HAYLEY! sadly shes with Chad from New Found Glory right now..ironic aint it?

I Know, I Know, I Know- Tegan and Sara

my two older sisters love Tegan and Sara..i love em too now! haha well its not that i dont like em before, i do, its jsut that i only had one song! now i have 3 of their albums! woohoo! it was really hard to pick my favourite song from So Jealous..lots of awesome songs to pick out from! in the end i decided to pick I KNOW because its soo meaningful to me..most of whats on the song is sooo true! i can relate it to my life easily so thats why :D

Party In The USA- Miley Cyrus

WHATS MORE TO SAY?!

So I put my hands up, they're playin' my song

The butterflies fly away

I'm noddin' my head like "Yeah!"

Movin' my hips like "Yeah!"

Got my hands up, they're playin' my song

And now I'm gonna be okay

Yeah! It's a party in the USA!

Yeah! It's a party in the USA!

Shendelzare Silkwood

A few moments ago, I was watchin a replay by one of my two favorite DoTA players; Demon from blight.int.. it was a match against MCity and well, despite him confessin afterwards that he played badly, i really dont see why he said that..i thought most of his moves were quite smart and pretty to watch, and me being someone who 'always' use vs in dota games, thats quite a compliment! hahaI although ben played a better vs against kingsurf..probably the best vs game ive seen! anyway so like i started playin DoTA 2 years ago..ive tried many heroes and in my opinion, vs is the most useful because of many reasons..one being it can be used as a carry hero or support..lots of my friends keep urging me to try different heroes but i just cant! vs is too connected to me now! i love havin lots of assists and savin people's ass with swapping and stunning! haha well that aside, i gotta start studyin for my finals..

point of the post?

• Demon is a really talented player, i think hes even better than kuroky!
• VS is my favourite DoTa hero! :D

If I Dont Meet You No More In This World, I'll Meet You In The Next One And Dont Be Late

my first official post of the year 2010! so far my 2010 has been goin alright..nothin spectacular, i managed to pull through both the 2nd calculus and physics test with relative ease. Oh how fast time has gone by! 2 more weeks and ill have to do my finals! i havent started studyin, WAS gonna start today but we'll just have to see..so stoked about goin to Dubai after the finals! nothin can be more sweeter!

so like the other day, i went out with my cousins and friends to see the movie Legion..well for all u would-be Legion watchers, i just want u to kno that Legion has gotta be the most boring movie ever..its got too much talkin and its got the same bullshit that has been in movies for ages; no matter how fucked up the world is or like whatever chaotic disaster the world faces, mankind will prevail in the end. The movie is about a fallen angel named Michael who disobeyed God's command because he feels the decision made was only what God wanted but not what He needed.. how ridiculous can that be? its like sayin God was never sure of what he wanted..the Jewish-dogma of Hollywood cannot be more obvious for the common eye to see.. anyway so like Michael was banished from Heaven and sent to Earth..on Earth, God had send His army of angels to kill Michael. Whatever happened afterwards is irrelevant cause i slept through most of the movie..verdict? DONT watch it..worst movie ever

that aside, i better start studyin..enough ranting and more end-product! May The Force Be With You

English Assignment: Personal Response Essay 20%

PERSONAL RESPONSE ESSAY

After reading the article entitled ‘Just Be Who You Are’, it is in my honest opinion to say that I think what is mentioned in the article can never be further from the truth. From trying hard to fit with those around you to being unable to feel secure of everything about yourself, the article is very accurate in discussing the problems most teenagers nowadays faces in their respective communities. Most of the problems that were mentioned in the article have solutions to them however it must all come down to the individuals themselves.

According to the article, one of the main problems most teenagers face is conformity. Erasing every concept of individualism in favor of being able to be accepted by a certain group, conformity happens almost everywhere in the world; “In the West, there are many different groups, like cheerleaders, skateboarders, jocks, the Goths and the nerds.” Even though Muzafer Sherif, a very well respected psychologist, finds conformity to be normal by stating that “…people would always tend to conform.”, it is not. As proven time and time again, letting other people influence your every decision is really unhealthy because a teen’s desire to fit in usually contributes to stress and social pressure;

“All this adds to the stress of trying to discover themselves”.

Teenagers need to start being aware that there is nothing wrong with being themselves and there is nothing rewarding about being exactly like everyone else. Everyone should have their own identities and uniqueness.

Another problem teenagers face is their lack of confidence with the way they are. However common it is, feeling insecure of the way you look is another problem teenagers best need not having. It is alright to be humble however it is not good to ‘sell yourself short’ all the time. As mentioned in the article, “…most teens are unsure about their strengths and weaknesses.” This leads to them sometimes making the wrong decisions which could “possibly influence their lives forever”. Teenagers who are insecure of themselves are usually on the verge of a breakdown due to constant pressure from others around them. The need to be perfect like the people with “the nicest complexions, the bodies that are shaped like the models, the popular people” comes in the form of desperation to be accepted by others. It is often said that it is better to be a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one. The reason for this is that it is our flaws that make us special and different from the others. It is our flaws that distinguish us from one another. How special are we if we all look exactly like each other? We all must “acknowledge that everyone is equal” but what makes us different from each other is what we must hold on to most instead of trying to get rid of it.

Last but not least, another problem the article specified that teenagers have is their inability to voice out their opinions. This is a very serious matter as it truly removes a big chunk of a teen’s human rights. Meg Cabot’s detailed description on the decision-makers can never be any truer;

“Learn to fend for yourselves or you might just be demoted in the hierarchy of life. Do not live your life based on other people’s whims.”

I believe in the freedom of speech and freedom of action. Despite the government not giving Malaysians any of those privileges, I still think every human should be entitled to have their own opinions and should be allowed to voice them out in order to be able to live the life they want without having the influence of others. The fact that “that for too long, a small group of people have been making decisions for the majority” is quite ridiculous because how could they honestly know what the majority are thinking if their group itself consists of a small number of people? Hence, they “are completely unqualified for the job”. And as Robbin Williams said in the 1989 movie Dead Poet’s Society, “Carpe Diem boys, seize the day”. This leads us the question what is the point of life if you’re not able to live it just the way you want it? Teenagers should not let other people tell them on how to live their lives and this is why it is important that teenagers need be brave to voice our their opinions.

As a conclusion, the article has indeed proved to be really accurate in describing the problems teenagers face while also emphasizing the importance of being who you are instead of someone you are not. Conformity and feeling insecure of their looks are just some of the problems that are mentioned in the article that teenagers have to subsequently face. Given the evidence in the text and from outside sources, I truly agree with what the message the article is trying to deliver; just be who you are.

Sources:

- Thivyabanu, S. (2010, January 17) Just be who you are. StarMag

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Poets_Society

- http://www.simplypsychology.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/conformity.html

Last December of 09!

ooo its been such a month! december has finally taken its toll on me..LOTS of things happened! ive had my calculus, physics and english tests which im pretty sure i did well in.. and all i can say is that ive been studyin like a nerd lately..highlight of the month has got to be spending a day at Pavillion with Juria after not seeing her for almost a year! the mall was full of christmas decorations and i was really impressed by it! we watched Couple's Retreat, which was really funny and sweet at the same time..the day consisted of sharing many stories and laughing at lots of things

last night i went to Midvalley and like every other malls in Malaysia, there were lots of christmas decor and there was a performance too! a couple of chinese dancers wearin what looked to be Roman-esque soldiers' uniforms.. unlike my friend who i went with, i bought a lot of books and magazines which will sure keep me busy in the next few weeks! i cant wait to finish readin them all! oh and ive finally bought Frances The Mute after months of searching :D oh theres no way im gonna not say this..

AVATAR in 3D, BEST MOVIE EXPERIENCE EVER 

that aside, i thought id show u guys where i do my studyings and where the magic of Literature happens! :D this is my desk, my sanctuary, my private space!


just in case u guys are wonderin what books i have there, well its from left to right; Ibn Taymeeyah's Essay on the Jinn, In The Shade of the Quran, Kisah Para Nabi & Rasul, Hamlet, Frankenstein, Translations, The Illiad and The Odyssey, The End Of Faith, Los Miserables, CliffNotes on Milton's Paradise Lost, Paradise Lost, Inferno, Jane Eyre and last but not least..Card Tricks :D and from the pic above, u can see i read the Fourtean Times..its a magazine where they publish all the weirdest stories from around the world



Happy Christmas to a certain few and a Happy New Year to all :D

At Least You're Known For Something; flaw-ful and proud :)

What makes someone perfect? Is there even such thing as a perfect human being? Surely by now we can all come to a conclusion that no matter how perfect someone is, there must be something within that person that if revealed to the world, may crush his/her confidence. Why? Well its because thats just the way it is in life. However, i am not about to write a blog on imperfection cause it would take ages. In this blog, the type of imperfection i wanna emphasize on is the most common type...appearance. Everyone of my friends have told me at least once that they dont like the way they look. That they wish they could be more good looking. It may be because theyre being humble or simply because of the fact that theyre not confident in the way they look. Sadly, no matter how they say it, theres a high chance of certainty that its not because theyre just being humble. This is not to say im different. Hell, even i sometimes dont like the way i look. But thats another post entirely. What i wanna get on about is why we keep doin it to ourselves. Why do we keep torturing and downgrade ourselves everytime we look in the mirror? Why cant we just accept how we look like. Be confident! Think about it...we were born this way, so is it really logical to cry because your mom and dad didnt make you a beautiful baby? No cause thats just the way it is. You are who you are, but what you are that makes the difference in getting someone you like.

From a girl's point of view, she might say 'im ugly, thats why no guys ever asked me out'..to me that is total shit straight out of ur tv. The world's got over a billion people living on it. Chances are you will meet someone. Every girl has got just as much chance as Bella Swan in gettin someone like Edward Cullen. What puts Bella ahead of the others? Its her confidence in wanting to strike a conversation with Edward. Imagine if she would just be like the other girls who would only look at Edward from afar. Theres no way she wouldve gotten him. Speakin in that context, the point is if you dont get someone, it does not mean you're ugly, it simply means you dont seem interesting to him. It doesnt matter who makes the first move. Ok I kno all guys would want a pretty/hot/sexy/cute girl for their girlfriend but pretty/hot/sexy/cute doesnt limit to appearances only. It could also relate to personality, interest, attitude, the way you talk or how you act. Do not conform into the common image that you have to dress up and make up so much in order to get a guy. Think, do not dress yourself into somethin uncomfortable just to get a guy to like you cause its only hurting yourself. Just be yourself and be confident, you're not the only one who has imperfection.. Everyone on earth does.

From a guy's point of view, well being a guy, i could certainly say a lot. As messy, dirty, rough, and unorganized that we are, we do have feelings and like girls, we also have imperfection..then again who doesnt? Anyway from life experience, most guys have low self-esteem. Some of us are veryyy shy and at times embarassed at how we look. There are lots of guys who look at themselves in the mirror and wishin they werent fat, dark, short, dork, or dress up badly. There are lots of other imperfection but as mentioned earlier, i'm only focusin on appearance. However despite all the negativity, we never get jealous if we see some other guy steal our girl. Because we kno that if we dont get someone, its not the end of the world. Its just somethin to do with the cosmic interference. There are lots of other girls in the world to hook up with. This just shows how different boys feel about their imperfection; we're not that emotional even though we have lower self esteem. If you dont believe me, imagine this scenario.. a girl/guy asks a guy/girl to go out with him. Who would be the more nervous one prior to goin out on the date? I can guarantee you that itd be the guy..and statistics proves it too. Surveys conducted not some time ago suggested that of 500 guys who were asked about dating, 69% of them admitted that they feel really nervous when they go out on a date. Now being a guy, when i read that statistic, it really doesnt help at all. However on the bright side, at least i kno im not the only who feels nervous when i go out on a date. But this does not mean us guys shouldnt just let statistic make our decisions and determine our actions, we have to stop feeling bad about how we look. we have to feel confident cause girls like guys who are confident ( i asked a couple of my girl friends and they all agree to that, looks are second).

However you may look, unique, normal or beautiful, theres no denyin that no matter how often u look in the mirror, theres always a sense of wantin more to satisfy the opposite sex. That has got to stop in my opinion. You only live life once and if you're afraid to take risks and be adventurous and care-free, i can assure you that you are missing the bigger picture of life. You are who you are, make use of what you have and dont linger around about not feeling good about your look. I used to be like that too. I used to look at myself everytime i see a mirror and say 'wow i look gay', but after movin to schools after schools, countries after countries, continents after continents, I eventually stop as i realise that nobody's perfect and it wont do anybody any good to think what others think about you. Sure i have my own imperfections such as that i have muscular legs(i dont look good in wearin fitted jeans), but time made me wonder why do i need to spend an hour in front of the mirror to look good for everybody? to whom do i owe to of dressin up, what do i have to prove? The answer is nothin, i dont have to prove to anybody anythin. People who tries to blend in the latest trend and shows off in public are conformists. Theyre the saddest people in the world cause they try so hard to show other people theyre cool. Well fuck that, no matter how you look like, you'll always be known for something. Having been said that I hope my friends realise how perfect actually they really are in my eyes. For they should never forget, we are all precious and valuable just the way we are! As for the others, I encourage you all to give yourselves a good look in the mirror and notice your flaws. Look at them and remind yourself that they make you who you are!

"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one."

Brand New Eyes

last night ive decided to change the name of my blog from Cut Down All The Trees.. to The Poet You Never Were. The reason i changed it is because i feel the new name somehow reflects more of who i really am and this statement of trying to be someone i can never be has never been more closer than i thought..so here's to the new name.
Oh and ive also picked a new template for the whole blog..u kno, to celebrate :)