Got to learn to shut down the brain

Konbanwa.
It rained this morning.
Rain till the ferry service was interupted. T_T
Stood there for half hour with hundreds others waiting for the green light to go onto the ferry.
I guess it's for everyone's safety. Dangerous to go out to sea in such a condition.
Punched my card at 9.04am.
Yokatta! Company gives a 5 mins allowance. \^^/
Anyway, photo blogging this time is my desk.
Boring? Gomen ne.

Little peek to the overall look. Nothing on my job cause I don't want to get fire for leaking company' stuff out. The island is a magazine article... haha.. nothing much. But what's behind the iBook?

A little token from Pauline, fellow trainee. Only spent two weeks with her before she left to continue her studies. So sweet of her. Sankyuu Pauline! Okay, now the other side.

TADA~! For a better view, I shall zoom in! Behold!

Stick on the board is a token from Gary, the A.D. -.-;;

In cantonese "ju pang gao yao" visually translate to the above "piggy + doggy = friends" *sobs* But I insist I'm a mouse!

Kawaii neh? Too bad I don't really have any idea who she is. Anyone knows? This is a gift I got today from Violet, the A.E. ^^ Sankyuu Violet! Hope you feel better. She came this morning with some stomach problem and was getting serious after that and went on M.C for the day. >.<

And that's the end of my desk.

Change of topic and back to the title of the post.

I got to learn to shut down my brain.

As if, I don't already spend enough brain power while working and writing copies. Here's some examples that went through my head while on the ferry back from work.

To the elderly person sitting next to me, was wondering if she's an elderly lady or an elderly man. -.-;; I respect the elders and in no means to be offensive but when people get older, its the usual sign of thin white hair, old wrinkles skin, etc. So, we pretty much look the same when we're old. I guessed she was a lady anyway and confirmed it when we stood up and saw her shoes. You can't go wrong with the shoes. At least, that's what I tell myself inside my head.

To the man walking in front of me. My thought and inner advice to the man, if your hair shows sign of thinning and you're getting bold by day, please don't use so much hair gel then. -.-;;

And so I walked on, see another elderly lady walking in front of me. Then I think, why all elderly ladies clothes are the same kind? Is it something we should wear when we're old? Or is it because that's what they wear back then in those days when they're young and thus feel comfortable in? Etoo... then are we to wear jeans and tees when this new younger generation eventually become the next old generation? Probably not. Then? These trademark old people clothes too? *shrugs*

I really got to stop thinking so much. My thoughts are scarying me.

Hiyashi - shutting off her brain.

The post without a good title

Konichiwa.
Photo blogging again.
Lots of pics, lack of text... hahaha
First off, this was taken from a Japanese newspaper I was umm.. going through last week.

Yup! Kurosagi! *points at the blurry image of Yamapi*
Hahaha... I just realized Yamapi makes quite a few appearances in my blog when he is not my most favourite J.E artiste actually. ^^;
There were a few other Jdorama shown, i.e: Attention Please! Nurse Aoi... etc.

Next! More ferry-trip photos.
First up, by the harbour of Penang.
Yup, look back and took a photo. That is a very dark Penang. *didn't make an effort to install Photoshop therefore photo is not edited at all* ohohoho

That tall little thing sticking out is not Komtar. It is the clock tower... haha

These are where rich people place their yatch whatsoever... haha

As we reach to the other side, land ahoy~! Waiting for the 'bridge' (don't know what exactly the this thing is call -.-) to come down, open the gate and let us through.

Thus, a text minimal post this weekend!

Hiyashi
waiting for the water to come back

7-11 My favourite numbers for my own reasons

Konbanchiwa!
I never thought I'll be saying this after so many years.
It's been about 5 years already and I had almost forgot about it.
Kinda 'Deja vu' to remember today as SenRu Day.
Got an email saying my old site's guestbook was full, so I went browsing through deleting *cough cough* spams inside.
After that I found myself wondering what happened to SenRu no miko and went searching for her existance on the internet.
Was touched to find her still around and doing minor updates to her "one of the oldest Slam Dunk fansite" recently.
An hour later, I realized it was 11th of July and it was actually SenRu Day.
Call it 'deja vu' but I haven't check on SenRu for almost 2 years at least?
Most of you probably have no idea what am I babbling about.
That's okay, I just want to write this down to remember it myself. ^_^
Sms-ed Cubbie on my way back from work today.
"You reply me so late. I'm already on the ferry on my way back home."
Cubbie replied "What? You sit the ferry to work? Kakkoi!!"
LOL. Thank you Cubbie.
Though travelling like this everyday takes away the 'kakkoi-ness' a little.
I do feel like some healthy Japanese travelling like this to work everyday though.
To honour your compliment of being so cool travelling by ferry, I have taken some photos.
Gomen for the low quality of my camera phone.
Still, I took the effort to stand out like an idiot taking photos as if I'm some tourist yet obviously not. They probably think I'm a crazy girl first time riding on a ferry. *pif*

Reaching the Butterworth jetty *points to the white thingy at the right hand side* That's the Jetty. Wanted to record the entire process where the bridge comes down and we walk across but the man standing next to me keep staring at me and my phone. For god sake, I'm not taking pictures of you. -.-;;

The people. I was one of them before I start standing up and act as 'tourist' taking pictures. If you find yourself inside the picture and want me to take down this photo do let me know. *as if many people reads this blog* LOL

That's it for today.
Once again, Happy SenRu Day 2006!

Hiyashi

Yamapi style blogging is back ^^;;

Konbanchiwa!
Yup, this style of blogging is back for the time being.
It's faster this way, no?
Gomen ne Cubbie-san, bear with me for now.
At least I updated right?
It's been a week of work now, still getting used to it.
Fall sick on the second day ^^;; but got well on that same night as well.
Must be the sudden over usage of brain power since I haven't really been 'thinking' during my one month break before that.
Travelling back and forth by myself is tiring especially with public transport.
But Hiyashi chose this way so am gonna fight-o!
Last Friday at work, Precious One was played over the radio.
I felt like a proud mama then and there.
Message Cubbie-san immediately. ^^;;
Today was a rainy day. >.<
For once, I felt relieved wearing a skirt. ^^;;
The water was up till my knee at the bus stop this morning.
If I were to wear pants today, it would have been a goner.
That's it for today.
Off to get my daily dose of 'food' before going to bed.
*sigh* Tomorrow is another day.

Hiyashi - trying her best

Random blogging

Random blogging no.1
Today, I went over to the shop opposite my house to buy myself a top-up card for my phone. Thanks to the current football craze, the card has a picture of Cristiano Ronaldo. *shrugs* I don't really know who is he *hides* but off I went and read out loud what is written on the card to my dad. "Cristiano Ronaldo, club: Manchester United, Height:1.84m, Nationality: Portugal, ...." I went on and on and suddenly I pause "..." 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds later and exclaimed, "What? He's younger than me!" *dies*

Random blogging no.2
I bought a 'Maru necklace' about two weeks ago. Why is it called 'Maru necklace'? First, the necklace is similar although not exactly the same as the one Nakamaru Yuichi wears. Who is he? Go google! =P Second, it is made out of round black pearls and thus 'maru'!

*insert Japanese lesson*
Maru (丸) = circle, circle is also the symbol of correct for japanese. Yup, they circle instead of tick. So imagine when I took my Japanese lessons, my paper was full of what looks like zero... hahaha..

Back to my Maru necklace. I'm alergic to it! *sobs* I can't always have it on because my neck itches after a few hours having it on. Then again, I still need to take it off everytime I bath so it's not that bad. *sigh* Still, I wish my neck will learn to accept it.

Random blogging no.3
This happened yesterday night. TA-DA! My beautiful monitor screen.

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Cubbie insist her art still looks pretty in such a condition. dot dot dot!

Random blogging no.4
I went on a mini bus ride adventure today around Penang. LOL. The purpose? To familiarize myself with the route to my workplace. My mom was so worried about it and we even had a screaming competition yesterday because of this but let's not go there. -.-;; So off we went, sitting the ferry and then the bus and walk... and reverse everything back again. Came back an hour ago and here I am now blogging random stuff. ^_^

That's all for today.

"Ka-tak, ka-tak"

I rarely do a double post in one day. I guess today was eventful? ^^;; I officially declare today as Hiyashi being assumed as Crazily Stingy Day! I know that's a lame name but I think the staff at Carrefour and the salesperson around probably do think that way of me. Weee... -.-;;

I went there with my dad this afternoon. He had to go to the post office to pay some bills first. So he gave me twenty cent for the trolly. Yup, instead of one ringgit (since there is no one ringgit coin anymore) it is now twenty cents. Anyway, I went up to the trolly area and attempt to get myself a trolly. I put in the twenty cent into the slot attached to the trolly and pull the chain attaching it to the adjoining trolly but the chain would not come out. I was like 'Hmm... did I not put the coin deep in enough?" and after a few attempts I started to gather stares from the sales people around. Them being not very busy since it is a weekday and not much potential victims were walking around. -__-;; I try to take out the coin which is also impossible and got frustrated.

The problem was I don't have anymore twenty cent coin!! So what did I do? I went to the service counter and of course ask for their "service". The lady at the counter gave a confused stare and talked to the security guy next to the counter. He on the other hand told me he couldn't leave his post and asked me to go asked the other guard standing nearby. -.-;; The other guard however was busy talking to another man. There was two man sitting there in front of tables full of packets of sugar. What the hell, I went up and asked them instead and the man asked me "you want to buy sugar?" -___-;; "No, I want a trolly and your trolly ate my coin and I have none left." What happened next? He went and talked with another lady and a whole bunch of people discussed on that matter. I am now the 'girl who don't have twenty cents to get myself a trolly'. -__-;; It's not like I want to make a big fuss out of twenty cents but I don't have any coins in my wallet. The smallest note I have then was five ringgit. *regretted not getting that change to avoid all the attention* and no.. I'm not rich, I just haven't been out shopping much. Yup, in fact I'm quit poor at the moment. I just finished my studies and am trying my best not to spend anymore money until I officially start working. Blah.

In the end, the "you want to buy sugar" guy came up to me and say they will attend to that trolly later and gave me a twenty cent coin. Wee... off I go and get my trolly and went inside. I didn't even make it very far when my dad tap on my shoulder from behind and stared at my empty trolly. ^^;; Just when you thought it can't get any worst, I got one of the noisiest trolly. "ka-tak, ka-tak" it goes for every turn of the wheel. I'm glad I'm in supemarket and not outside else all the frogs would have come to me. "ka-tak, ka-tak" My dad got really annoyed and asked me why I didn't changed the trolly? -.-;; I just wanted to get away from the trolly area as fast as possible just now and I didn't know it's that noisy until I start pushing it around.

And so, my dad "station" at a place while I go running around looking for the things we were ordered to buy by mom. No pushing = no noise right? LOL. We finally gave up after two items and decide to pay and leave. My dad asked to go get another trolly while he pays. *note: we needed one because we bought rice* So off I went trying be as "quiet" as possible to the trolly area and change for another. As I pushed the 'new' trolly, I went utterly speechless since the trolly did very much the talking again with "ka-tak, ka-tak" and as I came closer to my dad, he asked, "You sure you change another trolly ah?" -____-;;;

Back home.
Mom: What? Two things only ah?

"ka-tak"

Who is the doctor?

I've been reading this book 'Blink - The Power of Thinking without Thinking' by Malcolm Gladwell very slowly... about ten pages per day. Why ten pages per day? Believe me, you don't want to know. ^^;; Anyway to sum it up, the books talks about snap judgements, how effective it can be sometimes compared to serious hours of decision making and yet of cause it's not 100% always the best move as well. Sorry if this bores you right now but I'm getting there.

There is also one chapter, Chapter Three to be precise where it talks about the Warren Harding Error: Why we fall for tall, dark and handsome men. ^^;; Rest assured this is not a lovey-dovey chapter. Instead, it goes to say that most of us have a fix state of mind which is very much influenced by society and how we are brought up, etc. To cut it short, an example given was that most of us confidently say we are not racist nor are we a gender discriminating individual. However, our fixed state of mind gives us an impression of what should be what and what should not. I.E: associating the word "domestic" with the name "Bob", the word "Merchant" with the name "Sally" or even the "black" as "good" and "white" as "bad". All these are proven through experiments according to the book. While reading this, I was doubtful. The inner me was like, 'I don't think so. That's not very true.' You'll probably think so too. I mean we know that black is not necessary means bad right?

Change of topic. I've also been spending the last few days playing around with blogspot's templetes. I want a change but it takes time understanding what's going on inside the coding. -.-;; I have given up a few times already and after awhile feel the urge for the change again and went exploring again. This time it's slightly fruitful. Let's hope I get somewhere this time. ^_^

Why the sudden change of topic? Actually it's just there as a distraction. Back to the book shall we? Well, today I reached page 120 and there was this given situation for readers to consider.

A man and his son are in a serious car accident.

The farther is killed, and the son is rushed to the

emergency room. Upon arrival, the attending doctor looks

at the child and gasped, "This child is my son!"

Who is the doctor?

And so I paused a while and thought about it. 'Eh?' First, I was doubtful with what I read, so I read it again 'A man and his son' not 'A man and a boy'. Okay, there's a catch somewhere I thought and went as far as thinking the doctor was the grandfather and 'his son' is the 'father' that died in the accident. Okay, maybe it's just me being weird to think till grandpa *shrugs* but I just made an automatic assumption that doctors are always men! I soooo... wanted to bang my head against the wall because they aren't always so and of course the doctor was the boy's mother.

T___T Hiyashi is a female and no, I do not have gender discrimination.