Sunday, August 30, 2009 ™
After more than two months of inactivity, something finally spurred me to blog. More specifically, someone. Meet adorable little Sam.
I was going through several blogs before stumbling upon this video of Sam lip-syncing to the cuppy cake song. I was watching an extremely chubby boy on my screen, and I knew something wasn't quite right, but he was so happy, always smiling.
I did some research on the Internet and came upon this video that more or less sums up everything, watch.
Sam was born a normal and healthy boy, but things took a tragic twist when he was three years old, waking up with his entire body bloated. It was later revealed that his immune system was attacking his kidneys. IGM Nephropathy is its medical name. Steroids, the same drug used by physically fit adult athletes has been pumped into this 9-year old for the past six years. They keep him alive but with adverse side effects. His growth is stunted, but his body is also swelling, as you can see from his face.
His peers make fun of him because of his abnormal height and weight, but they don't know Sam. He isn't the way he is because he wants to. I've learnt not be to so quick to judge people. Sam has been living with his condition and his social ostracism for the past six years, but that didn't prevent him from making his adorable video.
Though the disease is labeled as incurable, doctors are hopeful of alternate options. Therefore, I hope for Sam's sake that something has, or can be found. Let Sam be an inspiration to all of us, regardless of his condition, he manages to smile and make others smile along with him. Let's all be happy with what we have, and to quote Sam, "Don't judge others before you know them, or else you'll feel really bad later on."
Gabriel finished at...9:12 AM
Thursday, June 18, 2009 ™
I know its been a very long time since I've updated. Honestly, I have been more lazy rather than busy. In my defense though, I have been pretty occupied. School work, both individual and group.
My next update will not probably be anytime soon. However, I have picked up twittering. Look to the left! Twittering is sort of micro-blogging. So I guess that will make up for my lack of updates. And the good news is, I will be able to update on the go! Thanks to my phone.
See ya.
Gabriel finished at...6:41 AM
Monday, May 18, 2009 ™
Maybe after more than one year of being a HTM student and having gone through 4 weeks of SSM, I am now much more critical of service standards as compared to the average person.
However, I think most would agree with me when I say that Coffee Bean@Parkway Parade has bullshit service. Shan't elaborate, at least now I know why Starbucks is the more popular outlet.
Gabriel finished at...12:54 AM
Saturday, May 9, 2009 ™
For the past 50 hours, I've had approximately 6 hours of sleep in total.
It's 2:25am, and I'm still awake thanks to the combination of green tea and willpower.
I am trying to the best of ability to do what I can for my group's FILA chart.
Screw you FILA, screw you. When will I ever see the last of you? :(
I'm rushing this so I can fully commit this weekend for Mother's Day, tutorials and BESE consolidation. And just so you all know, I am doing fine okay! So let your hearts be at ease!
Gabriel finished at...2:24 AM
Monday, May 4, 2009 ™
It's not that easy to 'move on'. I cannot live without sorrow and hate.
They do not and cannot understand. It hurts when they say that, but it hurts worse when I try to explain my feelings and they argue. The best thing just seems to be to walk away and wish them well. 'Moving on' means leaving it all behind, and I cannot do that. Then it will be as if I'm walking away after getting punched. I am not like that, I will return a punch when I receive one. In fact, I would prefer walking away after returning two punches.
Gabriel finished at...3:43 AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 ™
My blog visitor count is approaching the almighty 3000!
Hence, I'll be doing my part to accelerate the process.
The 3000th visitor will get a "Kinder Joy"! Yes, with the toy and everything.
Just snap a screenshot(full-screen, no crop) of you being the 3000th, and email it to me or something. Don't have my email? Leave me a tag, and I'll get to you personally.
Gabriel finished at...12:22 AM
Sunday, April 26, 2009 ™
We all have seen them before, they're young, fat and clumsy. They look nerdy and loser-ish. Plus they are so obviously pampered.
You all know the kind of person that I'm talking about.
Tell me, how do you feel when you come across some people?
Do they make you feel better about yourself? I certainly do.
Do you feel sorry for them? I used to.
Who did they offend so that they ended up this way? I used to wonder but now I know the answer.
They only have themselves to blame for being such fat ingrates.
Fat? Eat less, get some exercise.
Nerdy? It comes as a package, lose some weight by doing sports.
Pampered ingrate? You need a good slap or a kick in the crotch soon, or karma will do it anyway.
Just the other day, I returned home from a long day at school. I entered the elevator and saw this obese, secondary school kid stumbling towards the lift. Despite him being quite a distance away, I promptly kept the door open for him. When that pile of blob finally entered, he didn't even utter a word of thanks and pushed the button for level two.
Need I continue?
Gabriel finished at...3:05 PM
