Calvin and Hobbes: Snowmen Series

The Snowmen Series are my favourite.

If you are having a bad day, I guarantee that you will be laughing your guts out by the end of this post or at the very least, this should trigger a tiny, little smile on your face.

 

 Here's to a cheery weekend!

Pregnancy Q&A

After experiencing two pregnancies, I don't think I could go through another pregnancy again. And so, when  stumbled upon this, I thought that this is pretty hilarious and worth a share.

 

Quote of the day

This... is classic case of a first world problem:

Sad.

Quote of the day

Sometimes, one just needs a reminder of where you have been and where you are at.

Interpretation

By the virtue of this, it is then safe to say that:
a) the Brits cannot be trusted
b) the "others" are always making assumptions that are completely off the mark

Clearly, this is very interesting.

Calvin & Hobbes

Calvin never fails to bring a smile to my face...

Slaving away unproductively at noon on a Monday morning, I can completely empathise as to how he feels! Ah...the life of a corporate slave can be unrewarding.

Lightbulb and Minions

You've gotta love those minions!

Chatting with your hands

If there's one thing about hand gestures that amuse and fascinate me at the same time, it has got to be when the Italians let their hands and fingers do the talking.

Not that I know of any Italian person personally, but one of my personal favorite gestures which was indoctrinated to me by one of my old pals from my tertiary education days when she got annoyed or frustrated or just rolling her eyeballs (she was dating an Italian then, had a daughter with him several years later and married him soon after) has got to be this one here:

"What in God's name are you saying" gesture

I hung out with her a lot once upon a time, and so it was no surprise that I had unconsciously pick that up from her. Come to think of it, to this day,  I sometimes use that gesture without thinking when I'm in a What-the-fuck, What-the-hell-are-you-bloody-saying  or Are-you-stupid mode; much to Silver Bullet's amusement when he first knew me.

I recently came across an article on the lexicon of Italian gestures which I found to be informatively amusing. I now have got another two to add on to my all-time favourite Italian hand gestures:

"I don't (fucking) care" gesture

"Why in God's name did you do it" gesture

This might seem like useless information, but I find the whole hand gesturing business to be extremely fascinating - no to mention useful -  especially if you can decipher what it exactly means in not too many words.

After all, action speaks louder than words, eh.

Original articles can be found here and here.

Calvin & Hobbes: Life Lessons

Every now and then, I'll put up comic strips from Calvin and Hobbes on my blog just because I loved what I read on that day. And this is of no surprise - I've always loved Calvin and Hobbes! I remembered being utterly pissed when I realized that the Calvin & Hobbes gadget on the side bar of my blog had some copyright issues and was taken off the blogger's gadget a few years back. (It's still not back on!)

There's just something about Bill Waterson's sense of humour into the characters that makes it special, especially since his "inner voices" are coming from the mind of a precocious 6-year old child (and a stuffed tiger). Most are downright hilarious, and most of the quotes, epic!

I always wondered how Bill Waterson do that...putting himself in the mind of a child, while making a six year old sound too intelligent for his own good, being wise in varied ways in an adult-like sense, yet allowing the child to be a child with such vivid, colourful and amazing imagination.

Recently,  a nicely written article on "10 Life Lessons from Calvin and Hobbes has gone viral". I love the way the writer puts it all down, and I found myself reflecting on what she wrote simply because it is all true!

Every point she made is valid, and I found these few to be the most inspiring of them all as they speak to me the most:

1. Make your own rules

 As she puts it, life doesn't make sense - and sometimes, all you need to do is embrace the insanity. Making your own rules is the way to go.

2. Embrace your weirdness

 Being the introvert and a social misfit that I am, I feel very connected to this one. Like I said before, being weird and different from everyone else is not a bad thing. My life has so far been fun that way. have you seen the people I hang out with? They make me feel normal!

3. Perception is reality

I like what she said about : "When it comes to dealing with people, everything's easier when you remember that a person’s entire world is based on their perception of reality. Therefore, their perception is their reality, no matter how objective they try (or don’t try) to be" This is all so true. 

4. Most important things you learn aren't from school

  Oh! How true. I don't think the education system in Singapore has ever taught me how to deal with bitches and bullies at the workplace.

5. There's treasure everywhere! Go explore!

The journey of parenthood taught me to see things in a different light. It might be useless plastic bottles to you, but to a 2 year old child, there is no limit to his/her imagination of what it can be.

Original article can be found here.

Quote of the day

The springs I felt in the heels of my feet from more than 2 weeks ago are still there. The sensation is still strong, and I can feel my soul bouncing along.

Then I came across this quote recently, and for me, this couldn't be more apt:

And, if you are stuck in a rut, take heed: Get going, continue moving and start living it!

Quote of the day

I have said it before, and I'll say it again - there is absolutely nothing wrong in being different and NOT conforming.

Quote of the Day

"When you start feeling the springs in the heels of your feet, it's good"

- The Sleeping Dragon- 

There's no way else I could describe it as I'm literally only echoing the vibes that has lingered within me since Friday night as the sudden surge of energy ignite the fire in my soul.

2 days later, I think that it is time and it still feels right. 

I could feel the springs on my feet and when I said it out loud in my head, it turned out to be quite an awesome sounding quote.

Calvin & Hobbes

Have I ever mention that Calvin is just a hoot!

iPad vs Paper

This ad may be in French, but it got me in stitches. Enjoy.

Calvin & Hobbes

As Calvin says it, THBPPTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Natural wonder: Pink Lakes

Somewhere in Western Australia, there lies a pink lake called Lake Hillier. Word has it that the colour is a flamboyant rose pink. The colour is permanent and does not alter even when it is taken into a container.

Source: Google images

Now contrary to what I have said before on something along the lines of "the sight of anything pink is enough to make my eyeballs roll to the back of its sockets in a nano second as the dopamine in my brains plummeted to the lowest low, while my body pelted out goose bumps all over me", I'll say that this one is an exception.

Not that I'm taking back my words -  I still don't like anything pink -  but this one caught my attention simply because it happens to be the wonder of nature. THIS one is an exception because it is unusual, and even though it was founded in 1812, it is something which I have not been aware of, before I stumbled upon an article. (Link: Here)

It is such a lovely sight this. With the rainbow captured in the background, it makes for such a brilliant sight to behold. It makes me want to visit this place!

As I googled more on this subject, I found out there there are 7 other pink lakes, with most located in Australia itself. Nature is simply too amazing for words.

is a lake on Middle Island, the largest of the islands and islets that make up the Recherche Archipelago - See more at: http://www.theworldgeography.com/2012/11/pink-lakes.html#sthash.QgTJBiew.dpuf

is a lake on Middle Island, the largest of the islands and islets that make up the Recherche Archipelago - See more at: http://www.theworldgeography.com/2012/11/pink-lakes.html#sthash.QgTJBiew.dpuf

is a lake on Middle Island, the largest of the islands and islets that make up the Recherche Archipelago - See more at: http://www.theworldgeography.com/2012/11/pink-lakes.html#sthash.QgTJBiew.dpuf

When "elevating"

Another one of those "to-do" list that cracks me up:

Oh boy! I like #1 and #3 the best.

Reminds me of a somewhat almost-similar post I had on a "to do list".

Deja poo

This one has become my favourite new word of the day:

Just brilliant!

Everything Australian

These were apparently posted on an Australian Tourism Website and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a great sense of humour (not to mention a low tolerance threshold for cretins!)

Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK).
 

A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.
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Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? ( USA )
 

A:Depends how much you've been drinking.
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Q:I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden )
 

A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, take lots of water.
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Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia ? Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane , Cairns , Townsville and Hervey Bay ? ( UK )
 

A: What did your last slave die of?
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Q:Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia ? ( USA )
 

A: A-Fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe .Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the Pacific which does not... Oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come naked.
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Q:Which direction is North in Australia ? ( USA )

A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.
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Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia ? ( UK )
 

A:Why? Just use your fingers like we do...
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Q:Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? ( USA )

A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is ...Oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight after the hippo races. Come naked.
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Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia ? ( UK )
 

A: You are a British politician, right?
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Q:Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? ( Germany )

A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers.Milk is illegal.
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Q:Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can dispense rattlesnake serum. ( USA )

A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from..All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.
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Q:I have a question about a famous animal in Australia , but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees. ( USA )

A: It's called a Drop Bear. They are so called because they drop out of Gum trees and eat the brains of anyone walking underneath them.You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking.
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Q:I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia ? (USA )

A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.
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Q:Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia ? ( France )

A: Only at Christmas.
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Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? ( USA )

A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first

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Oh how I love their sense of humour!:)

Quote of the day

This one here cracks me up!