YTuesday, December 5, 2006

A New Look... and... other stuff...

For the 5 or so people who have visited my humble site so far, you would notice a different look to the blog. Thanks to my very good friend Javier, also known by his internet persona as jetflame. The reasons for this choice of alter ego is still a mystery (at least to me). To me, the word jet signifies something that is speedy, agile, and quick, and let me assure you, he is none of these. Flame suggests something that is spiteful, with moments of intense emotion. I guess in this case, it would describe his personality aptly, his freaky laughter and quickness to put down others come to mind. Right now you may be thinking of me as a terrible friend, but I will have you know that Javier is MEANT to read this, and he will read it. His ego is just about as big as they come. For Javier, I know you too well, you are sick of self-love, and taste with a distempered appetite. Heh.

Anyway, I really like the blogskin that Javier has made for me. I remember Javier consulting me, asking me what I would like my blog to look like. I didn't really know what I wanted, so I asked him to "let the creativity flow through your soul. Harness its power, use it in your fingers, when you go clickity clickity your mouse and do the stuff on photoshop". However, after several moments, I reflected back on several designs Javier had made before, and I was quick to change my mind, and I said "I like clouds."

It's true. I like clouds. I also enjoy long moonlit walks on the beach, romantic dinners illuminated only by candlelight, old movies, and World Peace. But seriously, I do like clouds. There is just something that I find so soothing and calming about them. When I was still in SJI, during recess, I would hang around the third floor foyer, and just sit, and stare at the clouds. Perhaps this grew out of my dislike of the overcrowded and noisy canteen hall, but now this habit has stuck with me. Sometimes I find myself looking outside my room, or during a bus ride, at those beautiful billowing masses. I would marvel at the brilliant contrast between the stark white clouds and deep blue sky. The clouds are at times, thin and wispy, like the exhaust of an old car, other times like massive shapes that dominate the sky. The clouds travel across the sky, sometimes cascading, tumbling and rolling like water in a turbulent stream, other times floating peacefully. As I turn away, almost reluctantly, I feel as if all the problems in my life had turned into the clouds themselves, and sailed away. Everyone should try this at least once in their life.

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