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Spending the last few hours of the day before going to sleep packing clothes is surely one of the most arduous task to complete. Was bugged by my mum to get some of the old clothes that i haven’t been wearing out of the cupboard to give it away to some less fortunate and people from the more backward countries.

I knew it was going to be difficult, considering that i do have A LOT of clothes. As i begin packing, there were many of them which i had never actually seen or wore before. To make a decision, whether to keep or to give away, these are some of the criteria that i take into considerations.

1) The clothing quality

In my take, the top priority on the list would be comfort. I hate clothes that makes me feel uncomfortable wearing it, i think it defies the whole purpose of wearing them. Why bother so put on something that will make you feel uneasy.

Also, clothes that are too old have to be taken off the shelve. Remembering that there will be newer ones to replace them.

2) Branding

Well, if you think I’m not the materialistic kind of person, then think twice. Somehow, the brand of clothes that you wear tells another story about yourself when one walks on the street. People do notice about the type of shirts you are wearing and judge you just by it. Though the saying goes.. “Never judge a book by its cover”, somehow its just not applicable here.

Most of the time, good brands come with good quality material and design. So, its a hit for three. Why not?

3) Design

You’ve got to admit that some shops do sell clothing that has pretty good and interesting, though they are not very branded or popular. Its just another personal feel, when the designs look good, why care so much about the brand. Though the quality and material of it still stands.

4) Sentimental

Some clothes you just have to keep them, not because its nice or whatsoever. Its just the priceless value behind the piece of rag that is deemed treasure in the eye of the beholder. Some of them would include the old class t-shirts, or band t-shirts. Its definitely something that you can’t just pick it up from the stores, even with the purchasing power to do so.

So, my criteria seems to be rather strict aren’t they? But somehow.. Whats left is still massive.

The Reason: I do have really loads of them.

My sources of clothings are huge. I have relatives and friends that contribute to them, my dad who never fails to get Adidas’s merchandise from India everytime he visits there (he’s coming back soon), also some by me myself and my mum.

Sometimes, i do wish that i can have multiple bodies, so that i can ever finish wearing all of them. I think at this rate, i can afford to wear one every single day, without replacing them for at least 2 months.

The problem lies when there are some which are considered to be favourites and is more frequently worn than the others, resulting the others to be neglected and forgotten.

My wardrobe has exploded. I would invest in a walk-in wardrobe next time, if i ever own a house of my own. Something which will look like this..

More picture..

The stacks and bags of clothing that is going to leave Daryl soon. May you find a better owner, or find a better purpose in life. Maybe as a rag or something, rather that lying in my shelves collecting dust.

The leftovers, though its still a lot.

Yes thats so much of clothes i have.

Recently, actually not recently, quite long ago, MSN launched their new messenger, called the Windows Live Messenger. This launch is with conjunction of the new Operating System Microsoft has came out with the Windows Vista.

Few months back, they forced users(like me) that were using the old MSN Messenger to get the new update, if not they would not be able to sign-in. I had no choice but to abide by it, though i knew that the new program would have a high consumption of RAM, furthermore i had to open 2 messenger accounts due to the fact that i had 2 accounts. Blame it on them that they restricted the number of people that one could add to a number of 250 contacts last time, due to the exploding number, i had to open another account.

Overtime, i realised that the RAM consumption is really too high and my system is unable to afford it, thus making me switch to Trillian, a third-party MSN Messenger client where i can sign on multiple MSN Messenger on extremely low RAM usage. However, Trillian is not without its negative sides. It is less appealing visually compared to MSN Messenger and that there were many functions like sending of files, Web Conference, and writing options that were void from Trillian which were once a favorite for me.

Today, i managed to get away from things and a breakthrough from the restriction.

I got hold of this article where by there are MANY others out there which shared the same sentiments as me. The love for the Old Version of MSN Messenger. Now i shall share with you guys how to get hold of it, if any of you all want to do the same.

First, download the old version of MSN Messenger. Its available here .

Second, you got to uninstall all other newer MSN Messenger on your system.

Third, install the file which you have recently downloaded.

If you want to patch the Messenger, with stuffs like ads removed and polygamy. Use A-Patch.
You have to download the correct version. Which is the MSN 7.0.0820 version.

Then BINGO! You will have your “new” MSN Messenger. It will defintely make your system less lag if you are not high on memory. Especially for people like me who opens loads of application on the go, this will give your system a boost.

Enjoy the “new” look on your MSN.

Good nights.

Share something that i have recently heard from a master somewhere, to take you away from the boring daily dosages that i have been writing.

The 5 pillars of life.

These 5 pillars of life are indicators to make someone a better person. It is definitely very general, however it covers a great aspects of life. It is important that one lead life through these pointers to make him/her a better person. It is almost impossible to follow and perfect all of the indicators. If you can, then you would be saint already and not be here reading, trying to be one.

The 5 pillars. Not in any order of importance and priority.

1. Be a good son/daughter of your parents.
2. Be a good student of your teachers.
3. Be a good follower of your religion.
4. Be a good citizen of your country.
5. Be a good friend of your friends.

1) Parents are the people that bring us to life. Furthermore, their role does not just end there, they have taken the extra mile and bore the responsibility of nurturing us to useful people in life. Hence, in my own point of view filial piety should be the most important and it can come in many forms. It may not be just speech recognition or materialization of life. It might be the small nitty gritty things in life that actually shows the true heart and feelings.

2) Teachers are the bearer of knowledge, hence as important as knowledge is in life, the carrier of it should share the similar amount of significance. Though some teachers might be overbearing at times or not showing the correct attitude in teaching, but still we as students we got to acknowledge the fact that it is only through them that we are able to get wiser and more learned.

3) Religion is something which i believe can craft character out of a person. As long as the religion is orthodox and it does a greater good for the society. To strongly believe and be a good follower of the religion you are in, it will ensure that the path that one takes and actions one does it rightfully accounted for.

4) The country is like a nest for its people. By being a good citizen of your country, it is just the gratitude one can show for the country for accommodating us all these years. Being a good citizen can exists in many forms, which some include obeying the laws and being considerate to the people around us, and also not make oneself be a social hazard.

5) Friends are people around us that we can’t live without. They provide the support both physically and emotionally to one which others in the family cannot give. The companionship friends give in times of need, by lending a ear or shoulder is truly remarkable. You won’t really feel it until you desperately need it.

The above are just a rough guideline to follow to becoming a better person in life. I have to admit myself that i ain’t no saint myself, hence constant self reminders of these easy guidelines would be great in daily life, especially when making a difficult decision or in a dilemma.

If you have something which you think is too an important pointer in life. feel free to share by leaving your comments.

Thank You.

Been out studying at MacDonalds today, with Jiahao, Chengsong and special appearance of� Amksian top Scholar Boon Yu Ru.

Just some photos to narrate things easily.

Something that you notice…?

There are no MacDonalds food on our table =) Why?.. Because we brought our own.

The more healthy Kettle’s Potato Chips that has no Trans Fats, with the slightly more unhealthy Lay’s Chip that is made with Sunflower Oil.

Dark Toblerone Chocolate, which is said to be more healthy that normal chocolate as it has more antioxidants in it and less sugar content with higher Cocoa mass.

Milo to keep us going..

And multi plugs, to give our mp3s and laptop the power to last FOREVER.

It’s not that we do not want to contribute to the economy by purchasing McDonald’s food, though it has proved to be quite a good place to study. It just that the food aren’t that pleasing. You can find out more from my McDoonald’s Post.

Alright.. These snacks above are not anywhere healthy. I’m merely deceiving myself.

Added new clothing to my already exploding wardrobe. Merchandise from Crocodile, since the discount that they are offering are huge. Yes, HUGE. More that 50% discount.

This one has a double layer with solid grey on the outside and green stripes on the inside.

This is the pink one my sis managed to convince me to buy. It was initially black with brown, decided to change the colour since I’m already dark enough and to add some interesting colours to the dull coloured wardrobe i already own.

The sales’s still on till Sunday, guys if you want to catch a good deal, its at the entrance of AMK Hub. Its so unresistable that CS bought 3 and JH bought 1 of them. Really a good bargain.

I’m currently desperate for someone to run with me, discpline for running have been really bad. Ran 6km plus today, mainly due to the overstretched thighs as i have been trying to doodle and play around with some taekwondo kicks.

Anyone?

Stay tuned for something different from Daily Dosage.. I know its boring, my life.

Till then,

Geog memorizing here i come!

I had forgotten about the farewell assembly that was held last Wednesday. The atmosphere of the whole event was alright. Not to the extremes of any sides. Though it was like kind of a GREAT emphasis to study and work our guts out for As’, but ain’t the the oblivion?

Picture that we took with Mr Kwek with courtesy of Dickson’s camera.

The introduction of my new gadget.

Yes, its a tablet PC, with a touch screen interface. Its the student model by HP. Got to use up my privilege of a student before time catches up with me in less than a month time.

I’m currently blogging with this new tool of mine. The feeling is of pure goodness.

Also, see the new header of my blog, its designed by Gordon. Many thanks to him despite his tight schedule at work, and too happy belated birthday to him!

The picture was a sketch using his arty farty tools, all i did was send him a photo which looks like this..

and he can miraculously change it to a wonderful header. Marvellous!

Thanks to the people who have been visiting this babe often, as you can see, there is starting to be ads of Nike showing under the Nuffnang advertising space. Does it means i will be receiving monies for blogging soon.I hope certaintly.

Please do visit soon, will squeeze time to blog in between studying times.

Till we meet again,

Kudos to all studying hard!

When we were still young, we could play all day without worrying about work.

When we were still young, we could make mistakes and be expected to be forgiven.

When we were still young, we want to grow up quickly.

When we were still young, nothing seemed to trouble us.

When we were still young, day passed by slowly.

When we were still young, we stayed in class after school everyday.

When we were still young, we envied the grown ups.

When we have grown up, we missed our past.

Band Perth Trip 2003

Racial Harmony Day 2/1 2003

Last day at 2/1

2/1 X’mas Party

Thousand Hands Statue @ Sentosa

4/2 Graduation Day 2005

I’m IMPRESSED, no sarcasm at all, from the bottom of my heart.

Firstly, Congratulations to WaiSze for reaching your 8km. I guess it takes much determination and willpower on your own part to choose to push on your run, overcoming your limits.

Gratitudes for the wonderful things you mentioned about on your blog. Glad that it has left a positive mark in your life.

Secondly, i’m impressed with myself for the level of influence i can impact on people. Can’t be sure if its for the better or worse.

Somehow, influences are like clapping your hand. You certainly need both hands to clap. No point one party drowning the other with his raves while not receiving acceptance from the other.

No doubt that people have their own rights to choose the way they carry out their actions and live their life. But the fact remains if the choice we make, are they really the right ones. If difficult to make a correct judgment on a first person point of view, especially when we are often clouded by what is around us.

So, the best is to seek advice from people who armed with experiences to look at the situation and work on their advice.

So now the problem sets in..

Who do you trust?

Yours Truly,

Daryl

Commendable effort on today’s achievements on work. Completed 2 Physics Paper at McDonalds at Ave 4. I’m now eating the tau huey with courtesy of lester’s mum.

Saw this picture at the bus stop, which made me stop and think of what it is.

Saw the meaning behind the picture? Its a Fujitsu advertisement. They are trying to imply that their aircons are that powerful and cold that even the birds in the cage need such thick coverings to shelter themselves away from the cold.

Interesting ain’t it?

Thats the power of the ads. Good ads makes people think. Remembering the quote from Ms Ng.. Show don’t tell. Use that for essays, and good ads too.

Its 2 more days to Graduation Ceremony. Time flies, especially 2007. It’s interesting to think that one year back at this time, i’m gracing my promos, and now i am taking my A Levels in like 20 days time.

Time’s flowing away like a drift this year, it seemed like it was just yesterday i mugged for my A Maths paper, and in another few blink of an eye, I’m serving the Nation.

Treasure the moment.

Cheers!