Bob Marley's Love Quote

"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you.

When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful.

There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again.

Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face.


In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do.


Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon.

You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you.

You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life."

— Bob Marley

How to survive a shark attack?

How to Survive a Shark Attack
by Brett & Kate McKay on May 4, 2010



Remember the movie 'JAWS'? It was an adaptation of Peter Benchley's novel and the movie is directed by Steven Spielberg.

I could remember every single detail of the movie very clearly and the fear is settled in my memories. I hate looking at the Great White Shark. It creep me out but nevertheless, it was a great movie.
I always wonder what I should do, if I were to ever get trapped in that situation.

In 2000, the year with the most recorded shark attacks, there were 79 shark attacks reported worldwide, 16 of them fatal.

In 2005 and 2006 this number decreased to 61 and 62 respectively, while the number of fatalities dropped to only four per year.

To put things in perspective, you have a better chance of being struck by lightning and dying than you do of getting attacked by a shark.

According to the International Shark Attack File, the majority of shark attacks in the world occur in the United States (53 in 2000, 40 in 2005 and 39 in 2006). Although this was proven, Singapore is still vulnerable. Who knows the next shark attack could occur at Sentosa?

Before you survive a shark attack, you first need to know that not all sharks are dangerous. Don’t go haywire when you see a fin emerging out of the water when you swim in the sea. REMEMBER!! Only a few sharks are dangerous to men.
Out of more than 360 shark species, only four have been involved in a significant number of fatal unprovoked attacks on humans: the great white shark, tiger shark, bull shark and the oceanic whitetip shark.

The sharks have its unique way of attacking. Don’t go screaming that you had been attack if those poor sharks happen to be swimming past you. This is how you’ll know if you had been attacked.

There are two types shark attacks: provoked and unprovoked.

Provoked attacks occur when the human touches the shark first. These usually happen when some knucklehead scuba diver tries to feed a shark or grab its tail on a dare. If you’re dumb enough to grab a shark by its tail, you deserve whatever you get. Sorry.

Unprovoked attacks happen when you’re just chilling on your surfboard or your buoy and a shark swims up, bites your leg, and pulls you down into the water Jaws-style.

Why do sharks attack humans? It’s probably not for food. Humans don’t make a good meal for sharks because we don’t have the fat that sharks need to power their huge, scary bodies. It’s more likely the shark is just figuring out what you are. Unlike most animals that check things out by looking at the object or smelling it, sharks just bite the hell out of whatever they’re exploring. It’s messy, but it gets the job done.

In the area of unprovoked shark attacks, scientists have observed three different kinds: the hit and run, the bump and bite, and the sneak attack.

• Hit-and-run attack - usually non-fatal, the shark bites and then leaves
• Sneak attack - deep water attack, can be fatal
• Bite-and-bump attack - the shark bumps before biting


SO THE QUESTION IS, HOW TO SURVIVE A SHARK ATTACK?

The best way to survive a shark attack is to avoid one in the first place. Just follow these guidelines so your foot doesn’t end up in the stomach of the BEAST.

- Do not enter the water if sharks are known to be present and evacuate the water if sharks are seen while you’re there.

- Stay in groups. Sharks are more likely to pick off lone individuals.

- Don’t wander too far from shore. If you’re in an area that’s a habitat for sharks, stay close to shore. Of course, if bull sharks are in the area, you’re screwed because those devils love shallow water.

- Avoid water during darkness or twilight hours. Sharks are most active at these times.

- Don’t enter the water if you’re bleeding. You’re basically telling sharks “Hey, over here! Eat me!” Sharks have a powerful sense of smell. Just one whiff of your blood, and they’ll be on you faster than you can say Mango Milk Tea with Rainbow Jelly.

- Don’t pee in the water. We’ve all done it. 1) We’re too lazy to get out of the water to go to the bathroom and 2) It kind feels good to pee while sitting in a body of water. But if you’re in an area where sharks are prevalent, better to hold your pee until you can make it ashore. Sharks might pick up on the scent of your fragrant urine and swim over to check things out.

- Avoid shiny jewellery and bright clothing. Sharks have a pretty good sense of sight. They can see contrasts especially well. Shiny jewellery and bright clothing provide a nice contrast to the dark water of the ocean, making you a very visible target. If Mr. T one day decides to go surfing, he’s a dead man.


We humans are known to be a fighter at whatever shitty situation we are in. Being attacked by sharks still gives us reason to fight it off. Either we’ll die a hero or we survive to see yourself armless or legless.


Here are some pointers i found that can help us out when we’re trying to fend the bastards off.

- Reduce the shark’s possible angles of attack. If you’re lucky enough to see the shark before it attacks you, increase your chances of survival by backing up against a reef or rock pile. That way you only have to fend off attacks in front of you instead of having to fend off attacks from 360 degrees.

- Hit him where it hurts. Your best chance of fending off a shark attack is pummeling a shark in its most sensitive areas. Aim for the eyes and gills. The nose is also a sensitive spot on a shark, but not as sensitive as the eyes and the gills. Also, you risk injuring your hand when you aim for the nose because you might miss it and glance your hand off the shark’s razor sharp teeth.

- Use a weapon. Use anything at your disposal for a weapon- goggles, camera, rocks, sticks, etc. If you don’t have any weapons, just use your hands… like a man.

- Never give-up, never surrender. Keep pummelling the shark’s eyes and gills until you either die or the shark goes away. If you create enough trouble for the shark, he’ll eventually give up and find something easier to eat.

- Get out of the water and get help immediately. Whew. The bastard is gone and you’re still alive. But you’re probably in bad shape. Really bad shape. You’re likely bleeding something horrible which only creates a scent to attract more sharks. Get out of the water as fast as you can. Once out, seek medical care ASAP.

YUP!!! I HAVE SAID IT ALL :)

UNDER MAINTENANCE

I am sorry to inform you that this blog is currently undergoing some system maintenance.

I will be back when i find the perfect inspiration to write about.

Until then, it is under maintenance

Yours Truly,
Hafizah :)

What happens in the bedroom, stays in the bedroom

The room is your limit.

After the recent case of the girl who exposed her dignity, the tagline “What happens in the bedroom stays in the bedroom” should be imposed.
My active classmates who are constantly surrounded with the latest juice and gossips never fail to keep me informed. As people say, good things must be shared and they did just that.

I received the link and was hesitate to click on it thinking that it could be one of the viruses that have been spreading around. The link loaded almost too quickly, unlike any other link which usually takes around several seconds to load. Upon seeing the page, i was shocked. I couldn’t think of any reactions that could fit into that exact moment.


As i browse the page closely, i got extremely disgusted by their actions. The best part of all was when i found out that this picture was actually extracted from the girl’s personal blog. My reaction was “who in the right mind would do such a thing?” Then i realized that anything can happen. If she didn’t post those lewd pictures on her blog, something like losing her camera could be another cause to this outrageous outbreak.


The issue i wanted to touch on here is not so much about the fact that this girl is stupid but on the fact that people do things without thinking of the consequences or the worst case scenario and it takes this kind of “BIG” realization for them to see the silly mistakes they have created upon themselves.
Is she to be blamed?


My answer is --> not totally.

The poor girl is not the only one to be blamed. She just took the face for it. A criminal has to have a face and sadly, she took the fall.
Who else?

• Could be her parents, as we all know that when all else fails with a child, the parents could be one of the major contributor to that.

• Could be her friends, as we are brought up learning that peer pressure could be another major contributor to “silly mistakes”.

• Could be her lover. Girls at her age are vulnerable and they could be exposed to do out of their consent. They are a gullible piece of nature and they will do almost anything to make the other party happy.

So could any one of the reason stated above be the solution?


Is she a sole proprietorship or working with a partner in this one?

My assumption is that she just took the credit but she’s not the only “worker”.
We all have looks of disgust when we see the picture. We cannot stop the natural phenomenon of the human race. I am talking about the beauty of sameness here.


Regarding this issue, I beg to differ because for me, the next time i see her, i will thank her (not directly) for opening up the mind of the youths around to be careful with being TOO PERSONAL on their blog. Anything people can get access to; we have to stay to the restrictions.

I know it is tedious to be cautious all the time but being too ignorant, is not an option.

She made mistakes and we all know for a fact that we, the human kind are bound to make mistakes. The degree of the mistakes depends on one’s stupidity.

We need to give her a break after the entertainment she has presented us with. School was dull and monotonous without this kind of breaking news.

THANK YOU.

I wonder what happened to her. Some of my peers told me that she got expelled; others told me she got suspended, but whatever the case, think about this, she is going through a very hard time. Judging her will not make it any better for her.

This kind of situation always leave the weak soul to doing something even more stupid and when that happen, who’s to be blamed; US.

So as the saying goes, “Whatever happens in the bedroom stays in the bedroom.” The room is your limit. You could be 14 and be doing all this sh*t but no one has to know if you know how to reserve it.

This is my third blog entry and i must say that i am lucky with the inspiration part. I stayed true to my vow which is not bringing any negativity or hatred into my writings. I just wanted to touch on issue and probably more interesting things. I do not take stands in my writing as you can see so i will continue this “good work” (self-praise is good for one) and will continue to bring more remarkable and out of the ordinary piece of work for you. Until then, stay tune :)

Our Deepest Fear

I came across an interesting poem while searching for Invictus (another poem). The title of this poem is called, ‘Our Deepest Fear’. I would love to share my interpretation of this poem but i think that it would not be wise. So have fun reading it :)


OUR DEEPEST FEAR
By Marianne Williamson

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness
That most frightens us.

We ask ourselves
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.

Your playing small
Does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking
So that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine,
As children do.
We were born to make manifest
The glory of God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us;
It's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.

First Blog Entry. Yipee!!!!

I do not know whether i need to set a standard for my blog. Whether all my entries should be professional looking and sounding or should it be casual. But whatever it is going to be, let me emphasize that this is my FIRST blog entry. Yipee!!!!

This feels exactly like doing an RJ except that now, i am the one who have to set the topic for discussion instead of the facilitators. I don’t usually quite like sharing my writings with anybody but i feel that there’s always a first time in everything and coincidentally, letting people read my “personal RJ” is one of them.


As the name of my entry goes; Why SO Serious, i will try my best to ensure that i do not contradict it. I do not want my entry to contain any negativity, although it is hard for me, I WILL TRY MY BEST. It is a vow :)