Perfectionism

My article for this final week will be on perfection.

Many wants to achive it, but nobody would ever be perfect. My referance to this article are two articles from The Star and New Straits Times respectively. Here are the links; Less Than Perfect and Charice gets Botox!

In my opinion, there are two types of perfectionism. These two types are depicted through both of the articles above.

In the first article, the type of perfectionism mentioned is where a person wants every single aspect of their everyday life organised to perfection. In that article, the woman, Sharon and her husband leads a very organised life. So organised to perfection until the extend where they have sex every Saturday for 12 minutes. Wow, huh?

Now, I don't have any sexual experience, but I agree with the author on their intercourse not deserving the term "making love" because, as to quote the author, "making love should be expressive and spontaneous". Having a life organised to every detail may be a wonderful idea to some, because everyday would be just the same. A simpler life.

But I do not agree with that kind of perfectionism.

Imagine doing the same thing, up to every little detail, everyday. Such as, waking up at 8 am, tidy the bed at 8.01 am, take a shower at 8.05 am, dry off at 8.15 am, etc. Doesn't it sound tiring to you? In fact, it sounds way more tiring that the usual routine where we get up for work around 8am and get back at 5pm. What's life without a little twist here and there? We only live once, do we really want to spend a lifetime in a rut until the day our corpses are buried under the soils?

No, thank you!

As for the second article, its about perfectionism regarding our physical appearances. You do know Charice, right? If you get in your car and tune into the radio, there's no way you'd miss her hit single, Pyramid. I think she's a very talented singer, amazing vocal range and so on, but yes, she is not as attractive as Victoria's Secret Angel, Miranda Kerr, or as cute as Selena Gomez, for the least.

So what she did was, she had botox injections and minor plastic surgery on her face to narrow her rounded face.

Charice: Before

Charice : Recently.

 

It caused an uproar when she did a plastic surgery on her face as well as botox injections. But the truth is, that's just how it is. Women wants to look beautiful, but in show biz, the pressure is thrice the amount. Lets face it, if the singer isn't attractive, chances are slim for her to outsell Beyonce.

This leads to perfectionism on your physical appearances. Small bust? Get a boob job done. Monolid? Get double eye lids with a surgery. Excess fat? Liposuction to the rescue! Big nose? Get a nose job done, or in some cases, not tall enough? You can get taller through a surgery, too. If, you're willing to risk ever being able to walk again, of course! 

Apart from that, make ups promotes perfectionism, too. It depends on the user how she conceals her flaws and enhance her beauty, but some use make up to extremes in cases where they look nothing like themsleves after make up application! Just like one of my friends. I couldn't possibly put her picture here, but well, she use make up to make her eyes appear way too big ( eyeliners make them appear bigger, but big to the extend you look like you have golf ball sized eyes is too much!), her nose slimmer, her lips bigger, etc. Did you know you can even create the illusion of a cleavage with make up foundation? Search the magazines. They teach you that!

Perfectionism brings so much negativity. We wouldn't live life to the fullest, we are never satisfied with what God gives us. Then, when do we ever start LIVING?

Introduction To Mass Communications- Final Week

Wow.

Time sure does flies by.

I must say I am quite relieved because I am one step closer to obtaining my diploma, which is a good thing. But I must state here that I will miss my lecturers very much, seeing as I won't be having classes with neither Miss Zee nor Miss Sheila for the next semester.

Anyways, on Monday, Iman and Darshini presented their topic on  Defamation, Invasion of Privacy, Obscenity and Pornography. They did quite well, but it was a bit stiff in my opinion. They should work on gaining the audience's interest. On Tuesday, it was Yap Ghee and Crytal's presentation. Their topic was under Laws & Ethics of Mass Communications. Their topic was actually very important. When Miss Zee dropped the bombshell on their topic becoming one of the essay topics, everybody was shocked. I'm sorry to say I hadn't been paying my outmost attention because the presenter was not speaking in a clear manner. Luckily, Miss Zee explained the topic to us again. I understood when she explained it, but when I had tried studying it, but it prove to be quite a challenge. I will discuss the topic further with my friends to enhance my understanding.

Well, this is our last week together as a class. Next semester we will be joining the seniors and most of us wouldn't be in the same class anymore. Whatever it is, I would like to express my deepest apologies to both Miss Zee and Miss Sheila should I have offended them in any way that I am oblivious to. I would also like to thank both lecturers from the bottom of my bottomless heart (insert funny laugh here, I don't make sense) for being wonderful lecturers who had taught me in my first semester in KDU College.


Thank you and see you again!

:D

Paul The Octopus

Scenario One: A 2 years old octopus eats a morsel of food from a box with a flag of a nation emblazoned on it.
Scenario Two: Gambler places their bets depending on the flag of the nation that is on the box of food the octopus had eaten from.
Scenario Three: The football team on which it's nation's flag was on the box of food the octopus had eaten from wins a match.
Scenario Four: The octopus is hailed as a psychic octopus and gamblers place more bets according to the octopus.

Im talking about Paul, of course. If you do not know who Paul is, then rest assured he is not your neighbour's psychotic ex-boyfriend. Or yours, for that matter.

Paul the octopus is currently a world wide sensation. This octopus has been predicting World Cup winning matches as well as the World Cup champion team. So, a sarcastic person like me would ponder, how can these people trust so much money on a SQUID?

But, mind you, all his predictions have proven to be true, and so, all hail Paul!

Ridiculous as it may seem, but it's true. It's a global sensation. And now that the World Cup has finally ended ( thank God), there have been issues on Paul's safety. Some Germany fans have been threatening to turn Paul into fried calamari, meanwhile the winning team, Spain, is bidding for it's protection.

This has always been how the world is like. They get heated up about the most ridiculous of things, forgetting the more important issues. My opinion? If the Spanish wants it, let them have it. The octopus is as good as dead should it be left in Germany. But I don't think it's a good idea to let the octopus ever get into the limelight for the next World Cup. It spoils all the fun to know who will win before the match had even started,

On the other hand, the octopus can be used as a tourist attraction. Set him up in a marine park somewhere and let people see him swimming around in his aquarium, where a replica of the World Cup throphy gleams. Believe me, any football addict would visit the aquarium.

This is the original article on the fight for the octopus' safety. Spain Wants To Ensure Paul's Safety.

That Face In The Crowd

Chatters, giggles, laughter.

All around you. You turn to your right, your sight is greeted by smiles. You turn to your left, your sight is greeted by even wider smiles. Having fun, being happy. Having so many people around you, who are nice people. They are nice people, they will help you should you require some assistance, and they want you to join in the fun that they are having.

And you did.

You had fun, you were happy.

But amidst that happiness, you still feel empty.

It's not because you are not grateful. But it takes time to find that warmth. That warmth that enables you to trust without fear of betrayal, that warmth that enables you to smile without having shed a tear later, that warmth, that promises security. 

You would often see me in a crowd. You may catch a glimpse of me, and I might be smiling, laughing and having fun. Or you may catch a glimpse of me, with the upside down smiley amidst all the smileys around me. 

You can't help how you feel.

So don't fake it. It's not illegal to be a little sad when the whole world seems to be happy. 

Im against faking happiness. Because it hurts you so much more than the original pain does. I understand how you feel. You dont want to be a party pooper. You want to blend in. But sacrificing your real feelings, it's just wrong. It's wrong against yourself. You're hurting, don't hurt yourself even more. 

It takes time.It does, it will and it is.

So let it take some time. 

Take some time to heal, to learn, to gain.

Step by Step! (Blurbs)

Hello everybody.

This will be the last blurbs from me. On Monday, Qim and I presented our topic. We were the last group to do so for that day. So anyways, I hope we did great and did not became a bore to anyone, because yes, we really need the good marks. Haha.

Well, I guess that's it. Thank you for keeping up with me on my updates and wish me luck for my finals, which is fast approaching. 

:)

Introduction to Mass Communications-Week 6

This week, lectures came to a halt as all of us are supposed to present topics of the next chapter to the whole class. So this week saw Qim and I presenting on Media Effects On Behaviour & The Impact Of Televised Violence, as well as a few more of our classmates. So yes, there's not much to be written about it, but i think everybody did a nice job with their presentations. 

Not to mention, in the next two weeks, we'll have out final examinations. I think the last group to present is on Monday, next week. Well i do hope Miss Zee would give us some notes on the topics to read on, because I really want to score GREAT on my papers! That's it for now. I'm not so sure you'll be hearing from me on this anymore after this, Haha. But even if we are  not required to use this blog anymore after this, i will continue using it for my articles. See what happens. 

:)

The Place Im Loving you.

If the heart is always searching, can it ever find a home? I've been looking for that someone, I'll never make it on my own.

So I crumpled up that piece of paper, and bury it next to the tree I was sitting under. Merely lyrics to the sensational Jonas Brother's song, When You Look Me In The Eyes, but it's very meaningful to me. Like as if  it will lead me to the right path of love, to the right person. 

I walked down the streets alone, I hate being on my own. To my left couples are kissing, to my right couples are hugging. Secretly envious, but oh, I think it's beginning to show on my face. Nobody wants to be lonely, no matter if they say being single is easy, we all know, all of us want someone to hold, someone we can share everything with, someone who love us from the deepest depth of their hearts, someone who will do all in their might for us. All these, with pure sincerity.

True love is something magical. Sacred, most sought after, but not easy to achieve. Im sure all of us had been through that period of time, when we get in and out of relationships just for the fun of it. Not bothering to love or be loved in return. But that period of time is always brief. Why?

Because it is empty.

The world is a cold place when you're on your own.

True, those words are. I have the nicest people around me. We got each other's backs and they never abandon me. But sometimes, it's not with a crowd that you will find that warm feeling that makes you feel so out of this world. That warm feeling that everything is safe. That warm feeling that assures you, the world is better place. 

I found that warmth.

In him.

With him.

And so that's why my heart soared so high in the sky when my eyes caught sight of you. That's why I smile automatically. A smile so genuine, it's a rare sight. A happiness so overwhelming, it keeps us closer to each other even when we are apart.

It might not be the right time, I might not be, the right one. But there's something about us I've got to say..

How everything feels right when you're by my side.

:)

*This article is not related to my weekly assignments. Just something I write during my free time.

Great News for Shopaholics In Malaysia!!

Guess what?

Malaysia's very first wholesale mall is opening next year! 

You can get all of those high end designers goods at wholesale prices, such as Calvin Klein, Thiery Mugler, DKNY and Salvatore Ferragamo, just to name a few. How amazingly awesome is that? The wholesale mall has been named Kenanga Wholesale City Mall and will be located near the wholesale trading center in Jalan Kenanga. The Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said that this wholesale mall will be a major boost to our country's tourism. She reckoned that tourists will view Malaysia as a shopping heaven. Hey, I'm not a tourist and Im as excited as cat being given a catnip! 

I can't wait for the mall to be ready. Imagine all those beautiful, lavish full leather designer handbags awaiting for you, imagine all those Jimmy Choo killer heels, all at prices lower than usual. But of course, how low can they get? These are, after all, the world's fashionable brands. But even so, where there's saving money, Im in! Why pay more than you have to?

As Im a total addict for those Italian designers, I can hardly wait  to get my hands on the goods. This is one of the best ideas I've heard so far from the ministry. Everyone who loves shopping will definitely enjoy shopping for to brands at wholesale prices. I can already smell the rich, seductive leather, feel the cool atmosphere, see the smiles on the promoters' faces and every detail that makes a designer boutique. Ah,bliss. 

Since the mall would only be ready by next year, we've got plenty of time to save some money. So you better start saving now, and get ready to shop till you drop when the doors open!

To view the article, click on the link. Nation's First Wholesale Mall

Step by Step! (Blurbs)

Hello all.

Qim and I are halfway done with our presentation. We are going to present next week on Monday. Im pretty nervous about it because our topic is not as easy as it seems. The titles are Media Violence : Effects On Behaviour and also the Impact of Televised Violence. Yes, it sounds simple enough. You have no idea! The textbook was definitely committing the Begging The Question fallacy. Almost everything is repeated in different sentences and it was hard to extract the really important ones because everything is important as they are facts. 

So I had managed to do all the extracting and simplifying. Now it's up to Qim to design the slides, according to my approvals, of course. After that, we are going to discuss the whole thing together again to enhance our understanding and practice, practice, practice and practice! Oh that reminds me, I need to get the examples ready.

Boy, don't we have a lot to do.

So wish us luck.

Next week will see the final entry on blurbs.

Thank you for keeping up with us. :D

Introduction to Mass Communications-Week 5

Monday, 5th of July 2010

On Monday, we learned about the Internet. It used to be known as the Arpanet before it was changed into the Internet. The telephone and telegraph was integrated into the pc. Basically, we learned about the basics such as the LANs, the IP (Internet Protocol), dongles and more. We had also learned about online service providers and  their differences compared to internet service providers. Online service providers are, for examples, Google, Yahoo! and Msn, etc. These online service providers promotes their  own software such as the Yahoo! Messenger, as well as news and others. They can also be an internet service provider. Meanwhile, internet service providers are Streamyx, P1 and such. They mainly provide access to the Internet. We also look into some of the examples and also on the Old Media vs New Media.

Tuesday 6th of July 2010

On Tuesdays, my friends were supposed to do their presentations, so we had no lectures. They talked about Public Relationship, Advertising and more onto the differences, characteristics, how the organizations functions, their strategies and tactics, how they work and many other details. This topic is particularly rather difficult, but i managed to understand. Since the topics are going to be questioned during the finals, i guess I had better study them.

When Football Fever is Too Much.

World Cup, World Cup, World Cup.

Those two words are everywhere. Emblazoned on t-shirts, headlines of newspapers, on your television screen very hour, you are being exposed to it every second. Okay, okay, it's once every four years, but honestly, sometimes people get really far-fetched with it. 

I read an article on The Star Online newspaper (But Then Again) about the columnist's encounter with poor productivity from workers of a shop. Because of what? Yes, World Cup (rolled eyes here). Truthfully, I am sick of getting poor services just because the workers are too tired to even lift a finger. I think this is simply unacceptable. 

If they want to watch the World Cup, then go ahead, nobody's stopping them, but it's very unprofessional of them to perform so poorly at work, all because they had been deprived of sleep for something not even important enough to mention! If they think they can get away with this just because World Cup rhymes with "work stop", they've got a second thought coming. 

I honestly have zero tolerance for this type of behavior from workers. I encountered one such human being today. I was in a shop, my friend had requested me to help her buy contact lens with degree at a specific shop because she can get discounts due to her membership. I went into the shop she had mentioned and saw the promoter looking at me, but he did not budge. I  saw the contact lens and beckoned for the shop promoter, who was sitting next to the counter, his hand tilting his head and dark circles were prominent under his eyes. He sighed lazily and slouched towards me half-heartedly. That kind of provoked me, but I pushed the annoyance aside. I then inquired further about the item, just to make sure I got the right one, and he replied all of my inquiries lazily and acted like he had no idea what I was on about. 

Increasingly irritated, I asked him whether it's the right type of contact lens then he summoned his friend who was inside the staff room. His friend looked much more sober than him. I told the promoter nicely that I wanted to buy the contact lens and I asked whether it's the right one. She nodded cheerfully and told me it's the right one. I thanked her and turned towards the lazy promoter. I handed him the box of contact lens and told him that I would like to purchase it.

He slouched once again to the counter and I followed him, taking out my purse, ready to pay and get out of the store. It took him forever to reach the counter and what seemed like an eternity for him to pack the item and give me the receipt.

Just as I was walking out of the store, I heard the girl asked the lazy promoter why he looked so tired. His reply led to this topic today. " I was up all night watching World Cup."

It took every fiber of my being not to turn around and chuck the box of contact lens at him. Unbelievable! I think this is too much. World Cup is not an excuse for your bad performance at work. The thing is, he doesn't have to stay up all night. He could just get the VCR to record the match and watch it later after his sleep.  

And did you listen to the radio? The DJs are giving out tips on excuses to tell your bosses if you are late for work because of football. I think that football is not an excuse worth two cents messing up on your work. Which is why I said that people are getting overboard with their World Cup obsession. It's one of the things that are not worth obsessing over. Come on, the ice are still melting, do something about that instead!

Step by Step! (Blurbs)

Finally, mid-terms is over! 

I really do hope I did well on both subjects, I'm pretty nervous about my results. But anyhow, as promised, I had started on my Introduction To Mass Communications presentation. Well,Qim and I went to the KDU library today and meet up with some of our friends.

They were fretting over their presentation, which is next week on Monday. They had done so much, which makes sense since their presentation is next Monday. Ours is on the second Monday. Plenty of time, but plenty of work, too. We have quite a lot to do, so we decided its best if we start reading and understanding the whole concept before we attempt on doing anything just yet.

So yes, we're just reading thoroughly and trying to comprehend our topic fully for now. We'll start on the slides, etc very soon. Until then, I'll keep you updated!

Introduction to Mass Communications-Week 4

Monday, 28/6/2010.

We proceeded to Chapter 7, skipping Chapter 6, saving it for later. Radio In The Digital Age. Miss Zee showed us around 7 videos regarding the history of radios, the pioneers and many more. One new vocabulary was the word "payola" which is where the recording companies bribe radio stations in order to get more airplay for their artistes.

Having a web-site is considered the ultimate success for radio stations as they have more mediums to advertise products as well as interact with their audiences. We then learned about radio networks, which are companies that actually OWNS the radio stations, such as AMP Radio Network.

Sometimes, radio stations subscribe to syndication programs, for example, Hitz.fm. There are a certain time of the day where the listeners will be entertained by Rick Dees, which obviously is not a local DJ. This is called syndication and the radio station will have to pay a certain amount of money for the program they subscribe to. We had also learned about the basics, such as AM and FM as well as how do they work and why is the frequencies of the radio stations differs in different states.

Tuesday 29/6/2010

On Tuesday we learned about Broadcast Television. A new vocabulary for the day was communal experience, which where everybody share the same experience, for example, the World Cup event. Everybody knows it's happening, even those who dislike football. 

Apart from that we learned some basic history on broadcast television, VCR, the terms involving VCR and many more. The lecture session finished earlier that day and we proceeded to do some tutorials before heading to another room to watch a performance.