What becomes of the broken hearted

I recently found this and was something I wrote many years ago. A few more of these things may pop up here once in a while. Hope you enjoy reading it

The emptiness of inside
like everlasting space
a perpetual hole
ceaseless with no end
unable to be determined
ever since
eliminated by an action of the soul
isolated from the world
thoughts that raise the downpour of emotions
a plethora of questions
asking the "y"
deep down
sadness persists
never leaving like a hunger unable to be appeased
rare are moments of content
always solemn
infrequently at peace
like a boat in the storm
unable, unwilling to steer
he sun in the soul has vanished
the spirit has become inhabitable
idealisms and dreams forever shattered
so what becomes of the broken hearted?

Types of Indians in Malaysia

Statistics have been compiled, research has been conducted, relatives have been consulted, the gossip aunties (their big hips clad in colourful and bright golden sarees) have actually, for ONCE agreed. We present to you the characteristics that classify the THREE major Indian groups (or perhaps, castes?) that exist in Malaysia.

The REGULARs, HIP-HOPPERs & MACHAs

A) REGULAR

Definition: Comprises a mere 7-10 % of the total population of Indians in Malaysia. Found in well-developed parts of the cities spread throughout the peninsular. (None have been found in Sabah & Sarawak as yet). Characteristics include:

1. Speaks English as their 1st language.

2. Do not know how to (or just dont) speak their mother tongue.

3. Prefer to identify themselves by sub-group rather than the plain Indian (ie-Malayalee, Ceylonese, Telugu, Sikh, North Indian etc)

4. Uses the internet more than the other 2 groups combined.

5. Swears off, criticises and ridicule those who watch Tamil/Hindi Movies and/or dramas. Instead, watches the OC, MTV and other American sitcoms.

6. Thinks that the REGULAR group is way larger than it actually is and constantly makes fun of the other groups, in particular the MACHA group. Why? Because it's fun!!

7. Aspires to be a doctor. Those who do medicine will eventually do so at UK/Australia, but will normally end up taking more than the required six years to complete the degree due to excessive failure.

8. Recent studies have shown that there is a growing splinter group within the REGULARs known as the IPWTTANI (Indian People Who Think They Are Not Indians). This growing sub-group is considered the elitist by some and is found to make the occasional statements like "I wish I were in the UK" and/or "This never happened when I was studying in Australia".

9. They often speak in unidentifiable accents. The women/men of this group also prefer to date white men/women from foreign countries with the excuse that local men/women "just don't understand me". Some of them will only go out and fornicate with their so-called 'cousin' who's studying in Australia/UK, who's visiting on their semester breaks. Many secretly desire to be taken away to live in a Bollywood film with a happily-ever-after ending.

10. Despise Samy Vellu

B) THE HIP-HOPPERS

Definition: The 2nd major group of Indians, the HIP-HOPPERS comprises about 20-30% of the population of Indians. Normally living in urban areas of cities, the HIP-HOPPERS, as their name suggests, can never be found where they actually come from, but rather in clubs, bars, pubs etc. Many secretly desire to be like the REGULARS but just don't make the cut. The characteristics of the HIP-HOPPERS are:

1. TRY to speak English as their 1st language.

2. Their actual 1st language is Tamil.

3. Openly desire to be blacks (waddap dawg?)

4. Hair not in original colour

5. Have unknown hand movements and slangs that are supposedly cool that supposedly go well together with their normal attire of FUBU jerseys and baggy jeans (that are more often than not bought in Petaling Street/Chow Kit)

6. Are famously known to shorten their names to suit their lifestyles (ie. Sam, for Muthusamy and Amber for Ambikadevy)

7. Large quantities (almost all) found in Jalan Telawi of Bangsar (though, to be fair, many REGULAR groups are found here too)

8. Parents want them to be doctors. Many end up studying medicine in Russia/Ukraine (CSMU) because they refuse to go to India and cannot afford UK/Australia. Those who go to India may eventually switch camps to the MACHA group.

9. Despises Samy Vellu. The HIP-HOPPERS major claim to fame is driving out all the REGULARs (Malay, Chinese & Indian) and the white expatriates from Bangsar by large quantities, so much so that they can now call Bangsar "home".

C) THE MACHAS

The last and largest group of Indians in the country comes from the MACHA group. Probably the most famous group, it is so well known that most Malaysians think ALL Indians are from the MACHA group. Comprising nearly 70% of the Indian population in Malaysia, the MACHAS can be found in urban parts of the cities, and also in estates. Their characteristics include:

1. Speak Tamil as their 1st language

2. Sees Tamil Nadu/Madras (India) as the place to be.

3. Astro at home is hardwired to Astro Vaanavil.

4. Worship Bollywood films. The men openly desire to be like Rajnikanth or their favourite Indian star.

5. A night-out will have to include a stop at any Indian shop in Brickfields. The shopping haven will have to be Jalan Masjid India.

6. Know all the Tamil songs by heart and has never heard of Hitz.FM .

7. For men, outfit is never complete without a gold chain. Women prefer to spend their life-savings on gold jewellery and gaudy sarees.

8. Half of them aspire to be doctors, the other half; their parents want them to be doctors. The bright ones become the pride of all Indians in the country when they enter UM for medicine, the less fortunate go to AIMST. Many more attain paradise and have their dreams come true when allowed to go off to India (most of the time Manipal) to do medicine. Most just drop-out of school and contribute to social-problem areas in the country.

9. Despises Samy Vellu.


Some of these truths could hold true for Aussie Indians. As a matterof fact I think i belonged to the Hip-Hop group about 8 years ago. Now I may have gone Regular.

Will this season end the 17 year drought?

The forthcoming English Premier League season kicks off in a few days and I am as excited as a weight enhanced kid falling into a vat of chocolate.

The season looks very promising for Liverpool football club who welcomes a number of new players who have arrived through high fees ad therefore bring with them hig expectations.

Will this be the season that liverpool breaks their 17 year drought to be the best team in England? To be honest I do not think it will pour year due to the neighbours up the road recently gaining the services of Carlos Tevez.

The thought of Tevez, Wayne Rooney and Cristine Ronaldo tearing down at defences will send more than shivers down the backs and shorts of EPl defences and it is hard to fanthom how teams can contain all 3 attacking aplyers at the same time. some people may suggest that their defence is suspect but will it matter is you can just outscore a team. the only negative aspecty is we will see teams playign with a lone striker up front leading to some uninspiring matches to witness.

Chelsea have had a quiet off season with only Florent Malouda as a big name signing but the club stil has big names available. The only downside the billionaire's boys club will experience are the rash of injuries they have experienced at the start of the season which may leave them witha bit of catching up to do.

With Thierry Henry leaving Arsenal many have thought that Gooner fans are in for a lean season, but they hardly had the man playing last season and still finished fourth. Arsene Wenger wil be as cagey as ever and will sure get his young team up. They may not be up there for the title but you never know what could happen with a team coached by AW and the maturation of players such as Van Persie, Fabregas and Walcott.

However, it wont be an easy season for the ususual top four. The off seson has seen team such as West Ham United, Newcastle United and Manchester City spend big on players and will be tough propositions.

Overall the gap between teams will be diomished after a lot of off season activity. There will be a greater number of teams that could potentially trip the premiership aspirations of Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea and Arsenal but this means that the competition should be a lot more competitive and not result in a two horse race by October.

As for Liverpool, my prediction (actually it is more hope) is that they will finish second and close the gap to MU. Chelsea will finish a close third with Arsenal, Newcastle and Man City fighting for the positions below.

If Fernando Torres can play to his potential and not mirror the expereince with our other Fernando (Morientes that is) and Dirk Kuyt adding more goals, it could be a fruitful season for the Anfield club and there will be more songs being sung at the Kop.

But this season will be a lot more closer that before, I can only hope.

Time to kick off.

Confessions of a bald headed man

I have to make this confession, I find it hard but it is time the truth to came out. It is time to come out....

Some people may find it amusing, some may just roll their eyes and some may just be on the floor laughing. But here goes.......



I am a fan of Grey's Anatomy.

There, I said it.

Can't believe I said it. But there it is. Thyis will haunt me, IO know it will.

Look I am NOT a hard core fan and I wont list it as up there with other stuff i watch. But I like to watch it.

I got into the show because Mrs D was watching it a lot so I started to watch as well. Like a bad habit it drew me in, and now it is hard to stop.

In my defence, the show is really well written and most of the characters are good. A show that has good moments of humour mixed in with drama and passion.

This show is basically the OC or 90210 for adults involving doctors.

Unlike shows like ER, the medicine is not the forefront of the show. It is about who is sleeping with who more that anything. It is sad to follow the show because it is a bit like a soapie, albeit with more brain.

The only down side to this show is the lead character - Meredith Grey. She is just boring, annoying, too anoxeric and lame. Not as good as the others. She just p's me off when I watch her. She got lots of issues, is never happy and not that good to look at. I do not understand why she is the star of the show...coz the others the star.

The others are much better and so i like them. Maybe it is the writer, they do a good job and maybe the whole idea of the show is to make the others stronger.

So there....I said it. The fellas out there may start questioning which team I play for or just laugh at me.

But I got it off my chest.

I am a Grey's Anatomy watcher.

Facebook

I have recently joined Facebook. I had a few invites to join and it was similar to all those other network websites out there. After a while, I decided to join in and it has been positive.

Facebook could be described as myspace for the more discerning webhead or person. Yeah most of the people I have as friends can vote and drink legally.

I got people from work who are on the facebook with me and some family and friends.

However the part I enjoy about this has been reconnecting with people I lost contact with. Amongst it are some old high school chums (gosh that sounds nerdy) who I have not heard from since the very, very early 90's. It has been that long.

It can be quite addictive and allows one to see how people are doing.

I even asked the friends on facebook to visit this site - yes I am in dier need of traffic to this place.

Guess the articles should be more interesting.

If I were a Simpson character

My wonderful Metria made a Simpson character out of me.



So what do you think?? Resemblance or not??

Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows (Spoiler Alert)

I finally finished reading the final installement of the Harry Potter series at 3am Monday morning. I had to finish, for I would be at work in a few hours (only had 4 hours sleep) and would need to discuss the matter with a few of the lads.

It answered questions, it was confusing in parts and while it was sad that the series has ended, there is a high sense of satisfaction about how the journey with JK Rowling has ended.

The structure of the seventh installement differed from the other books as we did not have the chronology of a year at Hogwarts and there was no mention of him playing quidditch. The dark nature of the book that was set from the beginning with the death of characters in the first few chapters.

My only complaint of the book was the second quarter of the book was going on slowly, particularly at the stage where the three amigo's were travelling from place to place trying to determine how to destroy the horcruxes.

But it is when we enter the second half of the book that things really heat up and the books gets moving. With the knowledge about how to destroy Voldermort, they set off and finally make their way to Hogwarts where the final showdown will occur.

At this part of the novel, the students of Hogwarts rally together along with the order of the Phoenix to take on the might of Voldermort and his forces. This was the more exciting part of the book, as it should have been.

The ending was what we had hoped for. We find out that Snape was working for Dumbledore all along and that he killed Dumbledore under the headmasters instructions (he was going to die anyway). We also find out that Snape was in love with Harry's mum from an early age which explains one of the reasons of his hatred for Harry's dad (jealosy anyone).

Although it took a loong long time, Ronand Hermoine finally get it on. There was a time in the mdidle of the book where I expected it to occur but thankfully it did not as we probably had to put up with some lovey dovey business between them for a while. Although frustrating it happened at the end of the book, it was a good time.

Finally at the end, Harry and Voldermort throw it down and after pages of explanation Harry kills Voldermort. But not before Harry himself is killed by Voldermort, does to some sort of after life where he meets Dumbledore who tells him why he had to die. This is where the authors threat that she was killing two of the MAJOR characters came to fruition.

There were some deaths to note. We lost Hedwig and Mad-Eye Moody at the start then Dobby who comes to Harry's rescue and during ther final battle we lose Fred, Tonks and Lupin.

We learn about Dumbledore's history and how events of the past can effect ones future in his case. We learn that not all the Dursely's hated Harry, his cousin dudley had some love/respect for him.

Rowling also gives us an epilogue set 19 years later where we find that they do have a happy ever after. Harry and Ginny have gotten married and have 3 children James, Albus Severus and Lily. Ron and Hermoine have two children Rose and Hugo and they meet at platform 9 and three-quarters to send their kids to Hogwarts. Neville remains a close friend and is now a professor at the school. We also find out that Draco and Harry have some form of a cordial relationship as they nod at the platform and that Harry is still famous.

The last words of the book read "The scar had not pained Harry for nineteen years. All was well."

JK Rowling has ended the story on a positive note showing that good and love triumps over sacrifice and death. It is pretty exvident that there won't be any future Harry Potter books, but who knows.

Who would have thought 10 years ago that boy wizard would rule the world???