Screenname

I have to admit that we Scorpios, at least I, like to disclose the *dark* side of anyone. That is why I am a Google freak. I shamelessly google everyone, my friends, co-workers, nodding acquaintances. (For FUN only! Not intend to invade any privacy!) However, most of the time, knowing only the name of the *victim* is not enough, because you may find someone with the same name. In addition, the chance of identify my *victim* is even slimmer when the person shares the same name is relatively famous. A few examples I have encountered include a singer, a DJ, and a soccer player. Anyway, recently, I found that sometimes a screenname works better than a real name for Google freak like me (especially if your victim is using some sort of CUPID website ;-)).

Because of my *dark* nature, I don't wanna be tracked easily in cyberworld, other than some business networking like LinkedIn. Hey, nobody wanna his/her mom to join Facebook. In my case, there is a journalist with the same name (pen name or real name) as mine (YES!!). Meanwhile, I have tested my screenname and found myself covered (Phew~~~).

BBC vs. VOA

My dance teacher always said that being an *educated* dancer is like know the *language* of leading and following so that you can *communicate* with another *educated* dancer nicely.

I went to check out a new social ballroom dance place last night (and hence missed my favorite movie on TV). When the music was on, it was quite a *shockingly* amazing scene: every single person in the room started their international routines, most of which looked not bad. They are *educated* dancers, of course. However, the problem is that they only did international-style ballroom dances while I love my American-style dances and have almost zero knowledge about international-style figures. As a result, I had to fake some *international-style-ish* steps for the whole night.

The whole situation reminded me of my dance teacher's words right away. I feel like someone who speaks American English accidentally bumped into Yorkshire in England through Doraemon's door and has to fake some funny British accent in order not to be singled out as *foreigners*.

Of course, British English is not easy to fake: e.g. I could hardly do a heel-turn, so I guess that I did get *recognized* as a *foreigner*. After all, I could still dance with them, not very gracefully though, which made me believe that we both speak the same language, with very different accents, though. LOL

P.S. Later that night, I learnt that around ONE THIRD of the people at the dance are dance tutors teaching somewhere.

Holiday shopping is *fun*.

I planned to stock up my favorite product during the holiday, but couldn't find what I wanted on the shelf.

Me: Excuse me. I can't find product XXXX.
Salesgirl: If it is not on the shelf, we probably don't have it.
Me: So is the product discontinued?
Salesgirl: Oh yes, I hope so.
Me:... ^&*#

What my hair-dresser said

On Monday I had a hair cut b/c I wanted to look better as my birthday is coming this Friday. However, it turned out to be a big disappointment. There was some mis-communication b/w my hair-dresser and me, so when I put on my glasses and checked out myself in the mirror, I was like "NO WAY". To make a long story short, I paid and walked out of the place into the cold, cold night, disappointed.

You may be able to guess what had happened. I tried to hold my temper while she tried to save it and said a lot of things trying to make me comfortable. I can't remember everything she said but these two.

"You look nice. Ask your friends and I can guarantee you that they will tell you that the like it." (Of course they will, with the motivation that is totally understandable and appreciable.)

"You look fine. You are simply not used to it. Once you are, you will like it." (Let me translate: after I get used to my ugly-looking hair cut, I will forget how much better it could be.)

A final friendly notice for my friends who will see me later this week/weekend, be prepared. ;)

Not sure why it is funny

"Arrestedcloud"??

Not sure where this nickname really came from and not sure why it sounds so funny to me.

HOWEVER, I did LMAO~~~ (Sorry) You gonna love internet..

Feb 14

A perfect LOL for today.
Check out Jason Shogreen's flickr page for more.

(What am I doing now? Working, Of course.)

>100

I just realized that my profile has been viewed more than 100 times. Given that I started the blog less than two months ago, I am really surprised. The number means that my blog and/or my profile has been viewed, stumbled upon, laughed at, sneered at, and/or applauded by a few people. I would like to say thanks to all of you, even what some of you might be accidentally stumbled upon this. Thanks for making the number increasing.

I believe that some of you have read the posts and I don't think that any of you (except you, HW, the happily pregnant lady) knows me in the real life. I find it really cool. I am picturing in my head: one day someone I know in the real life comes to me and says, "You are J, right? I read your blog". I would start to sweat and try to deny it. "Er, what J? What blog?" Oh, that would be so funny. LOL~~~

Penguin fight

Click on the image to view the clip. Forget where I got it. Please let me know if you have any idea where it is originally from.