tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post8297274925679700049..comments2023-09-05T16:30:09.990+08:00Comments on Princess Banter: Life And Nothing Like ItPrincess Banterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14481130646604985046noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-82196966859155424302007-04-25T07:10:00.000+08:002007-04-25T07:10:00.000+08:00Hi Princess..A very thought-provoking post.. I lov...Hi Princess..<BR/><BR/>A very thought-provoking post.. I loved reading it... and it's midnight over here! (And I should be sleeping. Or working. lol)<BR/><BR/>When was the last time I did something for the first time? That is a very good question.. but, truth be told, Princess, I don't like that question. Because it assumes one needs to do something for the first time.. it's just my interpretation of the words, and I may be wrong.. but there you go. :S lol.<BR/><BR/>What's interesting is a lot of blog posts on the incident at Virginia Tech... does it really take a harsh incident to act as a wake-up call for us? To turn the page on the stale chapters of our lives, and dance with more passion than ever on a new, fresh page?<BR/><BR/>There will always be some things, some turning points in our lives... directly or indirectly related to us... that will deeply mould our way of life, our way of thinking... I guess I am just surprised that it takes a mentally disturbed man killing innocent students, for us to realise it.<BR/><BR/>This incident had very little impact on me, in terms of making me think about my life. What does that mean? Does that mean I am immune to events going on in this world? I don't know. This incident certainly is not making me pause and reflect about my life.. I have done that many times before, and I am still doing so.<BR/><BR/>Ouffff... Princess, I always seem to be thinking out loud on your blog.. it's your fault for posting such thought-provoking posts! Hehe... hope you weren't offended by anything I said...<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>Sunrise.--Sunrise--https://www.blogger.com/profile/10612586355249296658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-25346343225396845072007-04-23T20:31:00.000+08:002007-04-23T20:31:00.000+08:00Very well put, I think that we all have to push ou...Very well put, I think that we all have to push our boundaries and try new things to grow as people and to grow into new experiences. Terrifying events like VT really drive that home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-15662876110560761632007-04-23T14:06:00.000+08:002007-04-23T14:06:00.000+08:00a very well-written post. one of the best i've rea...a very well-written post. one of the best i've read on the recent killings. i wrote a bit on the VA tech incident as well. thanks for your comment on the genome post! :-)Rajarshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438964647534420572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-17933842814647952182007-04-23T12:51:00.000+08:002007-04-23T12:51:00.000+08:00Its true the world has become so unsafe today that...Its true the world has become so unsafe today that even in the places which we never have dreamt of also to be unsafe, now we have to move around with a fast-beating heart. These days perhaps impossible is nothing and violence seem to have spread in almost any form anywhere. I can ask 'Is it b'cos of our lifestyles', maybe we get frustrated too easily nowadays.<BR/><BR/>A very well written post...Well done!Kalyan Panjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806730473428069202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-12577452918226689132007-04-22T15:59:00.000+08:002007-04-22T15:59:00.000+08:00Hi Princess.. Hw r u doing?VTech incident - defntl...Hi Princess.. Hw r u doing?<BR/>VTech incident - defntly a terrible one. Hope somethg of this never happens any where..anymore.cm chaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862815065356018786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-73275692196403926872007-04-21T19:08:00.000+08:002007-04-21T19:08:00.000+08:00Such a hateful act, so many lives laid waste.A fri...Such a hateful act, so many lives laid waste.<BR/><BR/>A friend staying in the US was really creeeped out when his hosts, real Bible belt baptists, merely shrugged when he brought up the subject of the shooting.<BR/><BR/>He moved out, and moved on.fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946945635726214503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-51383572625268705182007-04-21T11:48:00.000+08:002007-04-21T11:48:00.000+08:00Personally i feel Cho was just very irritated seei...Personally i feel Cho was just very irritated seeing the people around happy.. which he probably never came across.. <BR/><BR/>I dont feel like blaming him :-).. he just acted upon frustration before anything or anyone could distract him..Nasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804534367749952001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-2802853055480492462007-04-21T06:41:00.000+08:002007-04-21T06:41:00.000+08:00i liked very much your text, and also makes me thi...i liked very much your text, and also makes me think too.<BR/>thanks for dropping in my blog, ai lready added you for visit later ;)<BR/>have a great week endN@nc!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01348303952611552100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-61419421195688280062007-04-21T01:31:00.000+08:002007-04-21T01:31:00.000+08:00Yeah, princess. The axe is always up there - waiti...Yeah, princess. The axe is always up there - waiting sadistically to fall on our unassuming heads.<BR/> But, as lowly humans, what choice do we have but to ignore the reaper and smell the flowers instead?Dexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009241956727062352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-17109947959758832322007-04-20T20:32:00.000+08:002007-04-20T20:32:00.000+08:00Hey guys -- Lovely seeing you all here! And I'm g...Hey guys -- Lovely seeing you all here! And I'm glad that everyone was somehow able to related to my post. And even more glad that everyone's heart goes out to the VTech victims... *hugs*<BR/><BR/>Little things -- Yes, Cho's pictures are everywhere and though I'm aware that the media is simply keeping the public in the loop, sometimes I wish they would just stop posting up his pictures everywhere. Even in this part of the world, everyone knows who he is...<BR/><BR/>Mathew -- Well, great minds think alike, no? Haha! Earth-moving incidents like the one that just passed causes us to rethink our lives. And sometimes, it could even be turning points too. The important thing is that it makes us better people.<BR/><BR/>Protegeoflife -- I think that we are one with the world in their prayers for the souls and for their families and friends too. Thanks you for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>Alex -- :) Welcome!<BR/><BR/>Cuckoo -- We're never alone, no? :) Hope to see you back here! I'll defo be back in your lair!<BR/><BR/>Alpine Path -- Thanks. Haven't seen you in a while. How have you been? And yes, very true. Even though the places we think are safest... now makes us think twice about it. Violence picks no one and is truly unfortunate.<BR/><BR/>Maverick -- It's not fair isn't it? When someone plays God and decides to take lives just like that. I'd like to think that there's ultimately a system of justice and fairness in the afterlife where people like that could be given what they deserve<BR/><BR/>MJD -- Thank you for coming back :) Go for it!!! Dulcimer lessons! You never know, you may become the Pavarotti of dulcimer players! Haha...<BR/><BR/>Molly -- Yeah, it's one thing to keep on propagating peace but never allowing it to start within. And I agree with you that if we try to extend an extra mile of compassion and care towards others, it can really make a difference. The person is evidently very angry and repressed... someone could've helped him let it out :(<BR/><BR/>Sling -- OMG, really? That must've been horrible!!! I'm so glad that you've managed to get over it... is going back on Tuesday's all good now though? Do you think that the experience changed you in some way?<BR/><BR/>Keshi -- That's totally hard to do! Good for you! I'm so proud of you! How did it feel afterwards though?<BR/><BR/>Lisa Francisco -- Oooh good luck to your songs! I'm sure you'll do brilliantly! I hope to hear some of it. It's been a while since I've done something new but I got lots on the pipeline :) I plan to travel to new countries in the next few years. I figured... I may as well do it now, cuz I dunno if I may have a tomorrow for it!<BR/><BR/>Shantu -- I do love your stories haha! Hope to see more of it! And yes, there are many things we can't change but we can certainly control how we handle situations -- and how we put our perspectives. Wise words!<BR/><BR/>Mopfog -- But hey, you at least appreciate it even for a moment :) And that's what matters! Here's to more first times! *cheers*<BR/><BR/>Nel -- Unfortunately, crimes like this happen again and again only to different degrees. And even more unfortuante, it seems to be getting worse. It truly is a pity for society! I hope it's not a dead end...<BR/><BR/>Raghav -- 100% agreed... life's too short! We'll all have to encounter death and let's hope that we have good stories to tell it on the way to the afterlife :)Princess Banterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14481130646604985046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-84237584971778401522007-04-20T18:26:00.000+08:002007-04-20T18:26:00.000+08:00there is no escaping death .. why bother about tha...there is no escaping death .. why bother about that guy when we have a beautiful companion in 'Life' .. lets live our lives to the fullest and worry abt St Peter and his score card later .. :)raghavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318273682272948696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-33596590459371400092007-04-20T17:49:00.000+08:002007-04-20T17:49:00.000+08:00I don't think this is the first time that happen, ...I don't think this is the first time that happen, even if it did happen for the first time, people should be wondering why, and where we are heading as a society. Now, to me that is a pity -- life? ... :):-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11218712067649079614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-85348061634629716022007-04-20T13:20:00.000+08:002007-04-20T13:20:00.000+08:00I don't do something for the first time every day,...I don't do something for the first time every day, but when it occurs it does give me pause. Then I think to myself, 'wow, first time for that.' After that brief moment of appreciation, I move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-89180145540231717582007-04-20T11:55:00.000+08:002007-04-20T11:55:00.000+08:00Princess,Thanks for visiting! The story has conti...Princess,<BR/>Thanks for visiting! The story has continued...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I loved your introspection on the frailties of life. It seems we are not in control most of the time. With strict reasoning, we can try to mask this helplessness; or we can just let go, satisfy our passions, and fall in step with the inevitable circle of life. There will always be suffering. And death. We can't change that. But on the other hand there will be many opportunities to celebrate and be giddy with joy. This isn't just a compromise with our creator, it's a perfect balance. <BR/><BR/>Be looking forward to your next visit, I'm glad you like my silly stories...<BR/><BR/>KshantuShantuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469793408207811326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-6651648830090001062007-04-20T11:44:00.000+08:002007-04-20T11:44:00.000+08:00Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to my little blog! It's ...Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to my little blog! It's always great to meet new people in this blogworld!<BR/><BR/>Well first, I opened up my songs to an outsider which is something that had been very difficult for me to do. I did that a couple of weeks ago and it has proven to be nothing but positive! I'm glad I did so. Now, I will be taking Indian Classical singing and dancing lessons! 2 more new things!<BR/><BR/>Nice post...but if i misread...i think you never stated when was the last time you did something new....<BR/><BR/>LisaAVIANAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577018292710494274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-28566843924050839312007-04-20T10:41:00.000+08:002007-04-20T10:41:00.000+08:00Just now..I told a good friend (for the very first...Just now..I told a good friend (for the very first time) that I couldnt lie just cos Im her friend.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-66917971943188714562007-04-20T08:13:00.000+08:002007-04-20T08:13:00.000+08:00"The question is: If there is a gun pointing direc..."The question is: If there is a gun pointing directly at your face and you are literally given 2 seconds to think of how to get out of the situation (which you clearly won't be able to)"<BR/><BR/>I was tending bar at a So.Cal.night club when I was held up at gunpoint.<BR/>I did what I had been trained to do.Give him the money,and try to garner a good description.I was surprised at how smoothly it went until,on the same day(Tuesday)one week later,it finally hit me.A delayed reaction that gave me a mild panic attack.I got the shakes,and could barely funtion at my job..It took several months before Tuesdays weren't a source of anxiety for me.Slinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12156315627331213427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-64316540336217794972007-04-20T07:10:00.000+08:002007-04-20T07:10:00.000+08:00Oops! word verification leapfrogged into the middl...Oops! word verification leapfrogged into the middle of my comment....mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-47106123735789646972007-04-20T07:08:00.000+08:002007-04-20T07:08:00.000+08:00Can't help feeling awful for the person who did th...Can't help feeling awful for the person who did this...how alone and unloved and unvalued he must have felt to do something this horrible. Maybe if we all had a little more compassion people on society'slhpvseiv fringes wouldn't be driven to such horrendous acts to get the world to acknowledge them.....Wasn't there a song a while back---"Let peace begin with me...."?mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-7348707667012026312007-04-20T06:47:00.000+08:002007-04-20T06:47:00.000+08:00This my second visit to your blog. You have such a...This my second visit to your blog. You have such an interesting perspective about life. During my first visit, I read the prior entry. I meant to return and to comment, and now you have composed a new entry jam-packed with thoughts and feelings.<BR/>You show great insight about life and death. Maybe you are right it is time to take those dulcimer lessons.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588693337401747260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-21574365283283195182007-04-20T06:46:00.000+08:002007-04-20T06:46:00.000+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588693337401747260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-13831865051621904462007-04-20T04:19:00.000+08:002007-04-20T04:19:00.000+08:00i go to Arizona State and as u said, it affected m...i go to Arizona State and as u said, it affected me more than i thought it would. The very thought that it could've happened to anyone of us anywhere says it all.<BR/><BR/>we build our lives with so many dreams and hopes and future plans and when someone comes from no where to shatter all those before we'd even know, its really terrible. <BR/><BR/>as and as the time passes by, instead of being able to move over it, the terror is sinking in and spreading by all our brains and hearts.<BR/><BR/>i will always remember it as a tragedy i've seen in my school life,a tragedy tht US has seen in its history and mankind has seen in the modern times.Maverickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219040249650831112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-27471047577066529242007-04-20T01:18:00.000+08:002007-04-20T01:18:00.000+08:00You are right! There doesn't seem to be a safe pla...You are right! There doesn't seem to be a safe place anymore in the world. If the schools and colleges (where the young are) are not safe, where can we go to cleanse the next generation of violence? A great post!Alpine Pathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028192649180303567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-56454631865789917452007-04-20T00:43:00.000+08:002007-04-20T00:43:00.000+08:00Heyy Wonderful post ! Yeah, these incidents force ...Heyy Wonderful post ! <BR/>Yeah, these incidents force us to think ..think deeply.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way... :))<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by. Keep visiting.Cuckoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593822080382578122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38217641.post-48372187616335941352007-04-19T23:38:00.000+08:002007-04-19T23:38:00.000+08:00Princess,"We're essentially on our own to scavenge...Princess,<BR/><BR/>"We're essentially on our own to scavenge for guidance and truth. However, I'm sure He meant for us to enjoy the journey. And until He decides when He wants to drop the axe, we shall continue living."<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>Yes. Living every moment. This comment was put because i wanted to. :)Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812065163944655719noreply@blogger.com