Just finished reading Ron Jeremy's autobiography. He tries hard to distinguish himself as a comedian but the witticisms are really neither here nor there, neither good nor bad, neither game changing nor deal breaking.
His comedic efforts and the stories from the porn industry aren't enough content for a proper novel so there's quite a bit of fillers and chapters that don't quite deliver any points. I somehow slogged through from cover to back. It could have been a good read as a mini novel or short story.
Friday, 11 August 2017
Friday, 21 July 2017
Sunday, 9 July 2017
Live seafood
I never truly understood the meaning of live seafood. To me it just meant fresh seafood.
The fateful day came when the supermarket fish counter person suggested I get some live prawns instead of the frozen ones. They cost twice as much but I didn't get it much thought. While I was at it I got myself some live clams; I steamed them later for dinner.
I couldn't help but notice that the seafood platter somehow tasted different; it tasted good and I craved for more. That was unusual as I usually find eating a chore and I eat to live but not the other way round.
It then hit me like a train; live seafood meant the sea creatures had been living almost until they were cooked (sometimes cooked alive).
I now crave live shell seafood platter. I am indeed harvouring this evil thought.
Many weeks later. ..
I have not done it. I don't crave for it anymore. I am not a killer afterall.
The fateful day came when the supermarket fish counter person suggested I get some live prawns instead of the frozen ones. They cost twice as much but I didn't get it much thought. While I was at it I got myself some live clams; I steamed them later for dinner.
I couldn't help but notice that the seafood platter somehow tasted different; it tasted good and I craved for more. That was unusual as I usually find eating a chore and I eat to live but not the other way round.
It then hit me like a train; live seafood meant the sea creatures had been living almost until they were cooked (sometimes cooked alive).
I now crave live shell seafood platter. I am indeed harvouring this evil thought.
Many weeks later. ..
I have not done it. I don't crave for it anymore. I am not a killer afterall.
Japanese speech contest
The levels of proficiency of the participants are impressive as ever. Impressive by any standard. They are worthy of the tag of the best the country can offer.
Some of the school girls touched on philosophical subjects that would make adults like myself ponder about life, all delivered in a foreign language.
I could have gone to YouTube and watch this stuff online but live immersion is just different. Is it the air? Is it some chemical particles that are not visible to the naked eyes? Or is it the surrounding sound effect?
Some of the school girls touched on philosophical subjects that would make adults like myself ponder about life, all delivered in a foreign language.
I could have gone to YouTube and watch this stuff online but live immersion is just different. Is it the air? Is it some chemical particles that are not visible to the naked eyes? Or is it the surrounding sound effect?
Thursday, 6 July 2017
12km/h
I have been unashamedly considering myself a runner since completing a half marathon in 2008/9(?) with a pathetic time of 2hr30m. I did look upon non runners around me with disdain and contempt and I tried my best not to let it show.
For years I had been trying to go beyond the 10km/h mark with a 2.0 incline on the treadmill without risking a cardiac arrest. After years and years of perseverance I finally achieved that breakthrough today by going 12km/h for 2 full minutes.
A breakthrough is a breakthrough. I embrace my mediocrity and I will continue to do better.
For years I had been trying to go beyond the 10km/h mark with a 2.0 incline on the treadmill without risking a cardiac arrest. After years and years of perseverance I finally achieved that breakthrough today by going 12km/h for 2 full minutes.
A breakthrough is a breakthrough. I embrace my mediocrity and I will continue to do better.
Friday, 23 June 2017
prisoner of time
Finished reading Jeffrey Archer's Prisoner of Time; this book is a tribute to Count of Monte Cristo. I love the borrowed elements from Monte Cristo and equally love the surprise court battle twists ala 'A few good men' at the end.
I had been shamelessly professing my love for Mount Cristo since I was a teenager
It's true that I read the opening chapters of the abridged version but I never penetrated the revenge plotline that was French aristocracy and politics themed. Nevertheless I never stopped recommending the book to people around me; planting the false impression that I had read it.
Decades (!) later I think I am ready to redeem myself. I just got hold of the original work which was published in 1845. It's going to be a long and interesting journey.. I will relish the linguistic challenge.
I had been shamelessly professing my love for Mount Cristo since I was a teenager
It's true that I read the opening chapters of the abridged version but I never penetrated the revenge plotline that was French aristocracy and politics themed. Nevertheless I never stopped recommending the book to people around me; planting the false impression that I had read it.
Decades (!) later I think I am ready to redeem myself. I just got hold of the original work which was published in 1845. It's going to be a long and interesting journey.. I will relish the linguistic challenge.
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