Together As One?

On March 10, a Richter scale of 8.9 earthquake stroke Japan causing massive damages, death, and injuries. The death count and damages are severe. Thanks to technology, we have instant views of damages done by the earthquake/aftershocks and tsunamis. We can see how devastating a natural disaster can be. It is rated as one of the top 5 earthquakes since Richter scale was introduced and recorded. If you think about this, natural disaster is the only way to unite the way. There are no news on scandals, no news on wars in Libya, no news on gossips. Every media is front-lining Japan. Is this how we come down to? A natural disaster damaging enough to remind us that we are living in the same planet and we should act like one. Many people are tweeting, posting, encouraging others to donate to Red Cross. It takes a natural disaster to unite everybody to help those in need. I just find that ignorant. Many people are in need everyday. People in less-developed countries are in need every single day. Yet, they don't receive any recognition or a lot of support and help. Is this what we need? A massive disaster to alarm people that there are other people in need in this world. I am not sure. People always get caught up in their daily life that they stop thinking about others. We spent lots of money on food and clothing. Yet, not a large portion of the money goes back to the source. The farmers who spent more than 8 hours a day to tend their farms. Factory workers who work for low wages for our appliances and tech gadgets. With the increase with food prices, we pay more. The primary source still receives the same low return. This makes me sick. Very soon, there will be some assholes starting to scam our generous heart by creating frauds involving donation to Japan. Just wait and see. That's how unfortunate a world we live in.

Fast Food

When people go to fast food "restaurants", they expect the food FAST whether it is drive-thru or sitting. Places like McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, etc. are those fast-paced places. Starbucks on the other hand is not. People need to realize this. All the drinks are prepared fresh. All the pastries and lunches are pre-packed but they heat them up when customers request it. People are very stupid sometimes. Some will literally drive-thru the order box and order at the pick-up window. Some will expect a super fast service like it is McDonald's. Some will complain about the price of Starbucks everytime they come.

Reality check for those stupid people. Starbucks is like a luxury coffee shop. Yes, it is overprice compared to free McDonald's coffee but Starbucks can modify it any ways you want. Can McDonald's do that? No! Add more cream and sugar doesn't count. Some other stupid ones will complain how come it takes so long at the line-up or why aren't coffee in their hands when they pulled up. Once again, Starbucks make drinks one at a time. There are other people besides YOU at drive-thru. Some people are nice and smart enough to realize that and very understanding. Some are down-right retarded. For those who complain about the prices, why do you still keep going? Keep complaining won't make the price go down. Starbucks is not for cheap people. There are smart people who find cheaper ways to order drinks, that's great! All I am trying to say is, Starbucks is not for everybody. It's not for those who are super impatient, not for those who are emotionless, and especially for those who are cheap and whiny.

5dolls Drama

Omg... I haven't seen a touching Korean MV for so long and finally, a sub-unit group did it. 5dolls, a sub-unit of Co-Ed, consists 5 girls released their first MV "Lip Stain" featuring Eun Gyo and Chanmi and cameo from Jay Park in a triangle love story. Now they released the second part "Your Words". Watch the first one, then watch the second one. It's very touching.

Part 1:


Part 2:


*tear*

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day is going to be special. I'll walk through the events.
I'll wake up with my valentine beside me in bed.
I'll sneak downstairs and make her a fulfilling breakfast.
After breakfast, we'll do a little shopping just because we want to.
We'll have lunch at a hotel.
Afterwards, we'll walk around downtown and explore different places.
At night, I'll drive her up to the mountain and have a romantic dinner for two while viewing Vancouver night life from high above.
Before, we leave, I'll surprise her the IRIS candy kiss.
We'll end the night with movie at home and each other in bed together.









That's a pretty good imagination, don't you think? I gotta stop day-dreaming. Time to wake up.

Student Drivers

Before we get a drivers license, mostly of us will get an instructor to teach us how to drive "properly". Normally, I can tolerate Student Drivers on the street because I was one of them. I would say I have the most proper instructor. I may run yellows now and then but that's my decision or lack of. Overall, most people who sat in my car thinks I am a safe driver. I may not be good like a racer but I am safe and my passengers are all in one piece.
Today, at an intersection, there were TWO student drivers waiting to turn left. I was thinking one is bad enough because they usually take their sweet time to wait for no oncoming cars then turn. There were two of them and they were the first two to go on a green. As I was waiting, I noticed the second car has a female instructor. I have to be a bit sexist here but women are not better drivers than men. Sure, hate me or bash me for it. It's true. Though, some women are good drivers but many others are not. As I was saying, I didn't have a good feeling about the second car and I was right. She didn't correct on her student's left-turning when the student over-steering at a small angle and she allowed her student to turn while there was an oncoming car turning right and into the same lane. A good instructor, like mine, would tell the student to let the guy turned right first because they might cut to the other lane immediately and they have the right of way. After turning left, I followed them and they were going at snail speed of 40km/h. They were cars stacking behind us because they decide to drive below the speed limit and the car on the other lane was going around the same.
As I passed them and went on to another street, there were TWO other student drivers. What's going on today?! I didn't see the other one but I was once again following another one. This time a male instructor. Not doing a good job, I may add. Why? The gap between them and the car in front of them is big enough to put in another sedan. Why do you stop that far? I just don't like it when there is space in front of them and they don't move up. Even daily commute at a red light. They like to stop 3-5 feet from where they were intended to stop. WTF, PEOPLE?! The instructors are setting bad examples for their students. It's good to have a safe distance from the car in front of you but not a whole car length! Please accelerate after you turn left or right and don't stop or slow down in the middle of it when there are no cars!

Superhero Identity

If you were to become a Superhero, who will it be?
For the longest time, I liked Superman based on his inhuman strength and power. I would choose him over any other characters.
After some thoughts and watching the two "new" Batman movies, I think I am more associated with Batman more than other characters minus the insightful butler, mansion, Batman suit, Batmobile, my own company, gadgets and riches.
Outside, I can be very sociable and cocky towards other people. Inside, I am lonely and quiet. I would prefer living in a bat cave, too. People misunderstand me because they don't know me. They don't know me because I don't let them to. They don't need me until it's necessary. Why do I open myself to them when I am their emergency and last option? Sure, you may think being an emergency or last option is the most important but how often will that occur.

Few will appreciate me but many will loathe me.

Batman: "I won't kill you but I don't have to save you."