Graphic Card Problem

The stupid winfast graphic card has been giving me problems since like, forever. (Winfast PX6600 LE, 128bit, 256mb). For the first few months it died on me, and took me a day or so to revive it, and it can run for a week or two. Recently, the auto shutdown is happening more frequent, and the recovery period longer.

I’ve sent that cpu to the workshop, and since auto shutdown happens randomly, we can only pinpoint the problem to the graphic card, and no, I can’t change it under the warranty thingy either because from what I heard all of them faces the same problem. The technician told me that, chances are that, when I bring the cpu there and it boots, I will be uhh, smirked at? Gah, anyway lowyat is just sooooooo far. Tough luck.

Drink Water! A continuation

ust the other day when I was sitting around having desserts with my aunts, my fifth aunt was sharing with us a so called detoxification program that requires you to drink a certain (huge) amount of water right after you wake up (don’t brush your teeth) and something along the line. The whole process seems to be quite simple, being that you wake up and guzzle some water, and from what I gather, it has lotsa health benefit, one of which I remember clearly, was constipation. (LOL. There is a reason why I take note, ok?)

Unlike other uhh, audiences of the “lecture” I was quite sceptical about the whole detox program and did a quick google on it. However seeing that I can’t find any scientific and/or medical support on the existence of such erm, method, I was kinda reluctant to try it.

I did, however, give it a 1 day trial. Didn’t feel difference tho’.

Drink Water!

t seems like, the older you are, the more health concious you would get. Back then when I was younger, I thought I was immortal, polishing off two plates of lard laden char kueh tiow for supper, followed with three yau char kuai every other night just before I go to sleep at like, 230 am and feel all fine and dandy the next day. I am not saying that I am old now, but at least I exercise moderation and take precaution about the food I consume least that they make me feel sick.

Back to the equation where the older you get, the more health concious you are, I notice that those of older age seems to like to discuss about health and sickness alot, as well as swapping tips and advises about what to eat and what not. Which is not exactly a bad thing, but I still stand by the principle that you should dispense advice with caution. Because I am afraid that people will get sick after heeding my advice. So, no good.

Kids 2

Yours truly was trying very hard to keep up with questions such as “what is that red red thingy hanging up there?”, “what is that person doing?”, ”my mother is your who?” while trying hard not to laugh with statements such as “you can use that to wipe your oily face” cue pointing to a row of sanitary pads.

Lets say, today’s shopping trip was really, erm, enlightening.

For starters, unless you are very patient, don’t bring any kids along. It’s not such a good idea to let them run all over the place, regardless whether or not they are wearing heelys. Hold their hand; keep them near and in your line of sight, because you just don’t want them to end up at the information counter, or worst, some kidnappers.

And oh, don’t bring kids into the fitting room, however innocent they are, because, because, lets just say if you don’t want people around the vicinity to know what colour underwear you are wearing today, leave ‘em those kids outside. (No, in case you are wondering, I don’t bring kids or anyone else into the fitting room when I want to try out clothes)

And lastly, you need to give them some incentive so that they don’t fret and throw tantrum after the umpteenth try on the quest for the perfect pair of jeans.

Kids

Good lord. Shopping with kids in tow are just so, so tiring. You’ve gotta give them food when they are hungry, bring them to pee when they wanted to, and you are just gonna hold their hand all the time lest they bolted and if they really do, you gotta search for them sooner than they can lay their hands on something you can’t quite afford to pay for if its broken.

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Yours truly is hanging out with her aunts today, and of course the six (or five?) year old little daughter came in tow. she is like, eighteen years younger than me and very, very inquisitive. She would walk enthusiastically, dragging her poor old cousin along, chattering, pointing and asking lots of question at the same time. Man, I can’t even do my window shopping properly.

Cheaters

Men cheat. Period. I am not trying to discredit you good guys out there who don’t cheat, so if you are loyal, good for you. Keep it up.

Cynical as I sound, the fact remains that for all my life I’ve seen more cheating men than I see happy marriages. What upsets me the most is that, they get away cheating, as if it is socially acceptable, as if it is okay, as if their female partner meant nothing.

It’s not that easy to tell if your man cheated, but it’s not that hard either. But one thing for sure, learning that your man is cheating on you is a heart breaking affair. If it really happens, I don’t know if getting mad and getting even is something that I should do. One thing for sure, I will be very disappointed, and I don’t forgive. So, that’s that.

Dangerous Stones

Just heard from dad that a friend of his was driving through somewhere near our housing estate (back in hometown) when out of a sudden his windscreen was pelted by stones. The friend of his didn't slow down, nor stop, but instead drove straight to the police station.

Which turned out to be a good thing.

According to the police, apparently there were two previous cases where the car slowed down, and then they got robbed. Not too sure about bodily harm, although if it really happens, its gonna scared the daylight out of me. (Speaking of which, the incident happened at night). For those who are local, do note that this happened along the road where Shoon Fatt biscuit factory is, so beware. The area around the factory is always dark and obscured by bushes, so its a good hideout for robbers, muggers, and all sorts of people with bad intentions. So don't slow down even if you are pelted by stones. Ever.

Be extremely careful. It doesn't pay to stop your car and check the damage, or worst, scold the culprits. Don't simply assume that those are eat-too-full-nothing-to-do teenagers that needs your discipline. It is extremely vulnerable to appear checking at your vehicle in the dark alone. You can always do so in well lit places, at HOME or the POLICE STATION. Its just doesn't worth all the shock, loss of belongings and worst of all, endangering your lives.