Thursday, August 30, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Nature
"People spoke of monsters, but such individuals were not contrary to nature, only to habit."
To think that all those who are physically or mentally disabled at birth - to be termed as such under Man's habit. It's kind of a disrespect to nature.
Or is it Man's way to transcend nature. I guess even i am disrespectful in this aspect.
To think that all those who are physically or mentally disabled at birth - to be termed as such under Man's habit. It's kind of a disrespect to nature.
Or is it Man's way to transcend nature. I guess even i am disrespectful in this aspect.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Taking things apart.
Recently I have been taking things apart. A P A R T. There is this sense of achievement when you can disassemble and then assemble it back. Even when the problem isn't solved. Especially this canon 18-55mm ive been trying to rid it of fungus. I got down to it and the fungus is gone!! but now my focus ring can't turn properly. Still, it was exhilirating.
Taken on canon 18-55mm II. Focusing on nothing.
Which brings to a thing i've been reading about - Scepticism
The key idea is to doubt everything, even doubt if you are doubting. This loopy argument has me befuddled. Maybe its like focusing on nothing so everything becomes clear? But from my experience, doubt causes a person to stay still, unable to move forward. Because you need to stop and think.
Maybe there is a way to accept all doubts and carry on moving forward. But that will take much enlightenment. Or must it?
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Of cats.
I think i might have mentioned that i am more of a cat person. Especially when i'm so lazy. But they do have their intense sides considering how laid back they are.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
I cannot find my subjects. So i played with lightroom
In this the colors werent flattering at all. So i just turned them black. At least it looks better.
I thought i could get a really nice pattern from this shot. It didn't turn out as i had hoped. Maybe i cut out a lot of other details.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
My leash.
I approached my owner tentatively as he walked over to the door, its about time for my morning walk, slowpoke.
As he picked up my leash, the clinking of the metal head was music to my ears as I dashed out of the door and wagged my tail with full force in enthusiasm and anticipation. In a way, it was a trick to entice my owner to give me a longer walk. i wonder if it really works, but this is one trick that is staying in my book.
Then he attached the leash to my collar as i stayed still to allow him ease of putting it on. My leash is short but i am old, and increasingly I am bounded by my weak legs rather than that short leash. What a drag, old age...
Learning to live with a leash is definitely a transition from my mongrel status to a domestic family pet. It is my release to 30mins of exertion and excretion. It was also a curse to my movement, but as i have said, a mere annoyance now.
As we exited the elevator, excitedly i took the lead as we headed to the open air! However, just a turn of the head i came into my instinctual prey - a cat. We locked eyes an in a span of a millisecond, i saw it tense up. We sized each other up. It was a young one, puny and small. A million thoughts raced through my mind - I could see that it was very afraid. I was sure i was able to catch it since it is still young and inexperienced. Oh it would be exhilarating to clamp down on its body as I cornered it. And it would be nice to see if I still had it. You are going down little kitty! All these thoughts condensed into a ball of energy waiting to be released in an instant. I am ready for the kill.
Just then, there was a tug at my collar. I turned my head towards the park, and trotted happily down.
As he picked up my leash, the clinking of the metal head was music to my ears as I dashed out of the door and wagged my tail with full force in enthusiasm and anticipation. In a way, it was a trick to entice my owner to give me a longer walk. i wonder if it really works, but this is one trick that is staying in my book.
Then he attached the leash to my collar as i stayed still to allow him ease of putting it on. My leash is short but i am old, and increasingly I am bounded by my weak legs rather than that short leash. What a drag, old age...
Learning to live with a leash is definitely a transition from my mongrel status to a domestic family pet. It is my release to 30mins of exertion and excretion. It was also a curse to my movement, but as i have said, a mere annoyance now.
As we exited the elevator, excitedly i took the lead as we headed to the open air! However, just a turn of the head i came into my instinctual prey - a cat. We locked eyes an in a span of a millisecond, i saw it tense up. We sized each other up. It was a young one, puny and small. A million thoughts raced through my mind - I could see that it was very afraid. I was sure i was able to catch it since it is still young and inexperienced. Oh it would be exhilarating to clamp down on its body as I cornered it. And it would be nice to see if I still had it. You are going down little kitty! All these thoughts condensed into a ball of energy waiting to be released in an instant. I am ready for the kill.
Just then, there was a tug at my collar. I turned my head towards the park, and trotted happily down.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Finances.
Did a little accounting today and realized that i'm on a really tight budget based on 50000 a year for UK studies. Accomodation in glasgow centre really costs a bomb and had exceeded my expectations by 2000 pounds.
Spent this entire afternoon looking at accomodation costs in dumfries for my subsequent years to my relief are much cheaper than city centre. Pretty much worried about my finances the whole afternoon till i went to take a nap.
which brought me to think about having a wonderful experience in my student years. Is it to not worry about money and try to have fun and enjoyment coupled with a good score on my test papers? what would i come back with?
Or is it about independence - which would mean living without the help of others - which means to worry about transport, accomodation, money, eating, wearing, writing, using, playing and WORKING.
I should be thinking of what makes studying overseas so difficult, so worrisome and along these lines if im ever going to figure out what i want. i want to experience life, and i don't think life is easy. if it was only easy, i would be living on the surface of my life and this life is no complete.
Spent this entire afternoon looking at accomodation costs in dumfries for my subsequent years to my relief are much cheaper than city centre. Pretty much worried about my finances the whole afternoon till i went to take a nap.
which brought me to think about having a wonderful experience in my student years. Is it to not worry about money and try to have fun and enjoyment coupled with a good score on my test papers? what would i come back with?
Or is it about independence - which would mean living without the help of others - which means to worry about transport, accomodation, money, eating, wearing, writing, using, playing and WORKING.
I should be thinking of what makes studying overseas so difficult, so worrisome and along these lines if im ever going to figure out what i want. i want to experience life, and i don't think life is easy. if it was only easy, i would be living on the surface of my life and this life is no complete.
Monday, August 6, 2012
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