As frightening as the title may have been, a simple tune has made it into one of the most recognised melodic words in recent history. The Sound of Music phenomenon is truly quite outstanding.
The reason this has come up is that The Duff had gone to watch the musical version of this movie classic on Thursday night. A birthday treat from his girlfriend. He thoroughly enjoyed the evening, eventhough he feels that the movie version was better somehow. Maybe it was just Julie Andrews.
It actually is a true story. The Von Trapp family escaping into the States during WWII. Of course it was made easier being that they were not poor Jews, but nevertheless, the creators of the musical and movie made the tale that much more emotionally involving. A few creative aspects were added, like making the eldest child a girl, and giving us the lovey dovey song "16 going on 17".
They eventually started a music school in America. I cannot imagine what it must've been like to be a student in such an environment. To be surrounded by such talent. But then again, The Duff wonders just how talented the whole family really was. Cynicism is such a party pooper.
The Duff hasn't read any new comics in quite a while. He misses the escapism tremendously. He has been on this Earth for too long. He longs for the fantasy and the unreality. Does this mean he is less rooted? Does this mean he is aloof, and less ambitious to get ahead in life, to have the finer things?
The Duff thinks not. Life is a balancing act, and he thinks we should all really just learn to have fun when we can, even when misery is perpetually following us. For really, life is too short. We have all heard that before, but do we really do anything to seize the day?
So chase that dream, marry that girl, start that company, paint that image, buy that handbag, go for that holiday, squash that bug, test drive that car, get his number, watch that movie, help the poor, .............................Just Do It.
Share your truths. Its within you.
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Lessons
The Duff has just returned from a finance course. He is mentally drained, yet curiously satisfied in having learnt and experienced much, from the course material and his coursemates as well. Life is good for him. He wonders when it'll start tumbling down. He has been on an upturn for quite a while now.
During the course, his usual ADD brain kept wandering away from the topics, or blacking out into oblivion, for as usual his cerebral cortex was lacking a few dozen hours of sleep recharge logging. If sleep came in a pill, he'd be popping them by the hour.
Financial terms and going-ons (goings-on?) had been a puzzle to him, but like a magic jigsaw that solves itself, some gaps in his company's structure has come to light. Group work was interesting for he interacted with colleagues (in a loose sense) from other countries. Friendliness and cooperation were the rules of the day, and effort prevailed to produce good work from some humble folks.
Accomodation was in a hotel, with very good service and facilities. The room was clean and comfortable. All in all a wonderful experience.
The Duff pumped V-power fuel into his chariot today. He has used 98 for his last tank and had noticed increased mileage. He has decided to continue with the test for an even higher grade of petrol. Of course, this all depends too on his method of usage. Hard acceleration and exorbitant speeds all could eat into the better mileage claims on the posters. Time will tell.
For now, share your truths. The Duff awaits you, for you are the Truths of the world.
Peace out.
During the course, his usual ADD brain kept wandering away from the topics, or blacking out into oblivion, for as usual his cerebral cortex was lacking a few dozen hours of sleep recharge logging. If sleep came in a pill, he'd be popping them by the hour.
Financial terms and going-ons (goings-on?) had been a puzzle to him, but like a magic jigsaw that solves itself, some gaps in his company's structure has come to light. Group work was interesting for he interacted with colleagues (in a loose sense) from other countries. Friendliness and cooperation were the rules of the day, and effort prevailed to produce good work from some humble folks.
Accomodation was in a hotel, with very good service and facilities. The room was clean and comfortable. All in all a wonderful experience.
The Duff pumped V-power fuel into his chariot today. He has used 98 for his last tank and had noticed increased mileage. He has decided to continue with the test for an even higher grade of petrol. Of course, this all depends too on his method of usage. Hard acceleration and exorbitant speeds all could eat into the better mileage claims on the posters. Time will tell.
For now, share your truths. The Duff awaits you, for you are the Truths of the world.
Peace out.
Monday, April 11, 2005
Cahos Toehry
The Duff spent zero dollars today. As in no cash from his wallet was reacquainted with another's sticky paws.
But in another sense, he has spent hundreds. He drove his car, he paid for his car. He has a home. He used water. He used electricity. Such waste. Such Decadence. Rots the soul.
He went for a Defensive Driving Course today. Supposed costs for each participant was around 200 bucks. He went through slaloms, emergency brakes with ABS and without, screeching and skidding over dry and wet surfaces. He even drove towards a live instructor at 70kmh before swerving away. Nerve racking it was. The Duff wonders how much the instructor's insurance premiums cost, if he has any anyways.
The Duff had 3 chunks of ham, 1 and a half slabs of steak and half an English sausage for dinner on his birthday. He didn't really eat anything the next day.
Maybe it was because the ugly English royalty decided to have a joyous affair on The Duff's birthday. Bad enough he had to share it with his sibling.
The Duff thinks Sin City the Movie rocks.
The Duff went to Malaysia last night, just for a Coffee. Without his passport. He went into the railway station along Keppel.
Verbal Diarrhoea on a Monday. Accepted in most developed countries.
Earthquakes again. Has our time really come? The news over the radio had a Minister insisting that Singaporeans are safe from Earthquakes. Just because some idiots felt the ground shake, they are scared shitless. Pussies.
If only an earthquake hit Singapore. It would be the only earth-shattering event in modern history here.
Truth of the Day. The triangle of survivability. In case an earthquake strikes, do not hide under tables, or below beds, but rather curl up just beside them. Rationalize this. The Truth is within you. Live and Learn.
My mental sphincter shall now become operational.
But in another sense, he has spent hundreds. He drove his car, he paid for his car. He has a home. He used water. He used electricity. Such waste. Such Decadence. Rots the soul.
He went for a Defensive Driving Course today. Supposed costs for each participant was around 200 bucks. He went through slaloms, emergency brakes with ABS and without, screeching and skidding over dry and wet surfaces. He even drove towards a live instructor at 70kmh before swerving away. Nerve racking it was. The Duff wonders how much the instructor's insurance premiums cost, if he has any anyways.
The Duff had 3 chunks of ham, 1 and a half slabs of steak and half an English sausage for dinner on his birthday. He didn't really eat anything the next day.
Maybe it was because the ugly English royalty decided to have a joyous affair on The Duff's birthday. Bad enough he had to share it with his sibling.
The Duff thinks Sin City the Movie rocks.
The Duff went to Malaysia last night, just for a Coffee. Without his passport. He went into the railway station along Keppel.
Verbal Diarrhoea on a Monday. Accepted in most developed countries.
Earthquakes again. Has our time really come? The news over the radio had a Minister insisting that Singaporeans are safe from Earthquakes. Just because some idiots felt the ground shake, they are scared shitless. Pussies.
If only an earthquake hit Singapore. It would be the only earth-shattering event in modern history here.
Truth of the Day. The triangle of survivability. In case an earthquake strikes, do not hide under tables, or below beds, but rather curl up just beside them. Rationalize this. The Truth is within you. Live and Learn.
My mental sphincter shall now become operational.
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Ancient History
26 years ago today, a young and lovely lady was carrying a cake to her son's kindergarten. It was his birthday. He was 6. The appearance of his mother made his day, as well as the many kisses he received from his class mates.
The lady was also carrying other things, namely a handbag, another bag with clothes, and a foetus in her womb.
As she put down the cake on a table in her son's class, she felt a huge kick and started feeling contractions. She stayed on through till her son blew out the candles before excusing herself from the scene, rushing to the hospital. She registered herself in, and made sure the nurse informed her husband of the impending arrival of their second child.
As she lay on the hospital bed, waiting for the next contraction, she thought to herself,"Damn stupid baby. Had to be early. Had to be on the same day as the other kid. Which is kinda cool, but, what the??? Oh, here comes the next one. Ooouuuccchhh!"
A few hours later, the doctor held the slippery baby by the legs and bitch-slapped his ass. He started crying, and cheers went around the delivery room. The husband smiled, and held his wife's hands. Both were very happy. Nothing could go wrong in their lives at that moment.
The doctor faced the couple and offered his congratulations. A nurse approached him and stretched out her arms to take the babe. The doctor absentmindedly handed the baby over before she got to him. The baby fell to the ground and landed harshly with a "DUFF"
The lady was also carrying other things, namely a handbag, another bag with clothes, and a foetus in her womb.
As she put down the cake on a table in her son's class, she felt a huge kick and started feeling contractions. She stayed on through till her son blew out the candles before excusing herself from the scene, rushing to the hospital. She registered herself in, and made sure the nurse informed her husband of the impending arrival of their second child.
As she lay on the hospital bed, waiting for the next contraction, she thought to herself,"Damn stupid baby. Had to be early. Had to be on the same day as the other kid. Which is kinda cool, but, what the??? Oh, here comes the next one. Ooouuuccchhh!"
A few hours later, the doctor held the slippery baby by the legs and bitch-slapped his ass. He started crying, and cheers went around the delivery room. The husband smiled, and held his wife's hands. Both were very happy. Nothing could go wrong in their lives at that moment.
The doctor faced the couple and offered his congratulations. A nurse approached him and stretched out her arms to take the babe. The doctor absentmindedly handed the baby over before she got to him. The baby fell to the ground and landed harshly with a "DUFF"
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Death is but a moment away.
The Duff almost died today.
It wasn't bad enough that he had a swollen ankle and a stiff back. After a hard day's worth of slog, he got into his chariot, and away he rode, down the concrete roads that maze around the kingdom. All too soon he had bounced unto the straight country road, and he got into the "fastest" right lane, keep in mind that it was rush hour. The speed was sleepishly hypnotic.
And with his eyes ahead, at the tail of the chariot was his focus total. Yet, with just a blink, the chariot ahead suddenly seemed much closer. The Duff slammed on his brakes, and skidded. He could feel the shudder of the machine and the roughness of the granite on his pedal. He had thought that his chariot's bodyworks had hit the ground.
He stopped just in time. He trace the dust patterns on the number plate in front of him onto his windscreen. That was how close he got.
In a daze, the journey continued, uneventfully. The teachings on Sun Tzu on his MP3 player did not alleviate his lethargy. He was glad to reach his destination, his spirit totally spent.
The Truth he learnt today, was that Death is but a moment away. All the devil had to do was to complete the swing of his scythe, instead of pulling back as he did, however out of character that may have been. Its times like these when The Duff believes that everything happens for a reason, and that sometimes humans may just be part of some grand design.
Carpe Diem!
It wasn't bad enough that he had a swollen ankle and a stiff back. After a hard day's worth of slog, he got into his chariot, and away he rode, down the concrete roads that maze around the kingdom. All too soon he had bounced unto the straight country road, and he got into the "fastest" right lane, keep in mind that it was rush hour. The speed was sleepishly hypnotic.
And with his eyes ahead, at the tail of the chariot was his focus total. Yet, with just a blink, the chariot ahead suddenly seemed much closer. The Duff slammed on his brakes, and skidded. He could feel the shudder of the machine and the roughness of the granite on his pedal. He had thought that his chariot's bodyworks had hit the ground.
He stopped just in time. He trace the dust patterns on the number plate in front of him onto his windscreen. That was how close he got.
In a daze, the journey continued, uneventfully. The teachings on Sun Tzu on his MP3 player did not alleviate his lethargy. He was glad to reach his destination, his spirit totally spent.
The Truth he learnt today, was that Death is but a moment away. All the devil had to do was to complete the swing of his scythe, instead of pulling back as he did, however out of character that may have been. Its times like these when The Duff believes that everything happens for a reason, and that sometimes humans may just be part of some grand design.
Carpe Diem!
Monday, April 04, 2005
2678400 seconds later
The Duff™ is back.
So the Duff had some time off. Laziness took hold over his being for an entire month. He uses Opera as his default browser, but this disallows him to post blogs through it, and he has to use the Devil's browser (IE) to blog. Probably some problem with his cookie settings.
Too many things to recall over the past month to state back here. The Duff would rather state what is now.
The Pope is dead. Another earthquake hit. A lady is slowly dying in the US from malnutrition. The Duff's ankle is busted. Star Wars M&Ms are for sale. The end of Science Fiction is nigh. The Duff wants to get out of the rat race. Sin City debuted at number 1 in the US box office. Comics are expensive. Movie tickets are rising in prices as well. Weights are heavy, water is wet and air is polluted.
The world is going to hell.
But the Truth is out there. Within you. Enlighten the Duff. He is bored. Lift this cloud that lingers over humanity. Do the right thing.
The Duff is outta here. More to come later.
So the Duff had some time off. Laziness took hold over his being for an entire month. He uses Opera as his default browser, but this disallows him to post blogs through it, and he has to use the Devil's browser (IE) to blog. Probably some problem with his cookie settings.
Too many things to recall over the past month to state back here. The Duff would rather state what is now.
The Pope is dead. Another earthquake hit. A lady is slowly dying in the US from malnutrition. The Duff's ankle is busted. Star Wars M&Ms are for sale. The end of Science Fiction is nigh. The Duff wants to get out of the rat race. Sin City debuted at number 1 in the US box office. Comics are expensive. Movie tickets are rising in prices as well. Weights are heavy, water is wet and air is polluted.
The world is going to hell.
But the Truth is out there. Within you. Enlighten the Duff. He is bored. Lift this cloud that lingers over humanity. Do the right thing.
The Duff is outta here. More to come later.
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