An eye-opener

I just completed an anime series titled 'Toradora'. All I can say is it has made me think twice about my decisions in life, especially about having a girlfriend. I'm not saying having a gf is bad, but am I prepared to make sacrifices? What can I do make the other person happy, in the long run? If do get the girl, what then?
Besides, just like in the anime, life doesn't always play out the way we wanted. Furthermore, the show stressed how much our parents (or parent) have sacrificed to raise us. Anyway, this show is definitely a must watch. It's not as tear-jerking as Clannad, but it is still a touching anime!

I can't say I disagree

Results from a Facebook personality quiz:

Christmas wishlist

1. Kindle 4
2. Acer Ultrabook
3. Wacom Intuos
4. Nokia Lumia 900
5. Samsung Galaxy Touch (7 inch)
6. A decent animation software (currently, I only have Flash and Photoshop)

Stepping out of my Cave

I love it when Adam talks about his shift in musical style. Sadly, his fanbase is now divided into "old owl city" and "new owl city". Nevertheless, Adam emphasises that he'merely trying out new things. Just as he puts it: " Artistry is a proggressive thing... I know that what I did works in the past (Fireflies) and it's tempting to cling to that..but sometimes it's good to keep yourself motivated and inspired, by trying new things"

Time to step out of my Cave. Liberate myself from being confined by a narrow worldview and be brave to take on new experiences. Moreover, just as stepping out from a dark Cave into the blinding light can be quite painful... same can be said to growing up. Taking resposibilities and changing lifestyles can unpleasant on most times, but what matters is what you can see after you overcome that blinding sensation: a beautiful and REAL world!

Good things can come unexpectedly

Today, our philosphy lecturer made a statement that got my mind thinking: oppression encourages creativity and innovation. He also said that most bad poetry are from the heart, becuase it's filled with self pity.

Those statements spurred my mind to meditate on my past and present circumstances. Why do I sometimes feel like my creativity is degressing? Is my life abit too comfortable, living in my comfort zone? Do I always pity myself and not move forward?

As look around me, I realised all that I'm using, all that I've learnt, and everything else that I have so often taken for granted... are results of people who willing to move out of their comfort zone to pursue something greater( and money, come on, it's human nature afterall) than their current state of existance.

I'm still not done with research for next week's presentation but I'm confident that I'm can show my draft to my lecturer this week. Reminder to self: prioritise, words are easier said than done.

Clannad and other stuff

I'm now following an anime series titled 'Clannad', and I'm loving every moment of it. I always wondered why everyone in the anime community held the show on a pedestal, now I know why. This show emphasises themes on 'family', 'friendship', 'selflessness'... but the most prominent is 'family'.

Afterall, the title 'Clannad' is an Irish gaelic word meaning 'family'.

I love how the main character, Tomoya, is such a noble and kind person. Yes, he keeps referring as a delinquent and he skips classes. However, one can't help but notice his determination when comes to helping a friend in need. He will do anything at all cost, if it means it will solve a problem!

He is such a role model~

Anyway, here's a short animation that I made yesterday:

Ok, back to philosophy paper (I'm writing on the subject of innatism)!

Starting afresh

Tonight I realised something really enlightening. 'Princess' starts opening up to me, after a long period of the cold shoulder treatment. I believe this is either God's doing or Edward's or both. This is truly a sign that I MUST start everything from scratch! I must treat her like a sister instead of a crush, because both of us are just not ready for that. In fact, I don't think we will ever be together. God knows...one day we might, but I'm not gonna let her cloud my decisions in life. Life is more than about a girl, because it is alot more complicated than that! I am just one little character in her life. Ahhh...she's so adorable( despite she's being taller than me)!