1. appreciation: we are lucky enough to be the fortunate half

I think one of the greatest things to be grateful for in modern living is the ability to converse and interact with people regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion, beliefs, wealth, power, sexual orientation, political standing and the colour of their toenails.

Not too long ago, women were treated as scum, the caste system still existed, blacks were slaves, Jews were persecuted, gays and lesbians suppressed and hippies the epitome of expression. We fought for wealth, power, independence, freedom. Some of us lost that so that the others could gain. And out of those who gained, fought some more for the same things that destroyed us. This eerie alliance among nations serves as nothing more than diplomatic ties in this modern age.

The modern world is far from perfect: eons away from being fair and just. War is still a rift, famine and poverty is still very true. Religious, racial and political persecution is still very evident. Now honestly, living in this part of the world where peace is still relatively dominant: surely it deserves some appreciation... and that is step 1.

What does Marcellus Wallace look like?

beautiful.

probably the best ____ in the world.

I would imagine that the first ever trip down memory lane would be surreal. Back then, we never knew a lane called 'memory'. We didn't even think we'd need a thing as that. We lived like everyday was today.

"The lane". I never really understood what it referred to. What was referred to as "the memory lane" by the adults normally translated to me as the Lane of Good Hope, or the Lane of Liberty or even the Great Lane of China. it holds as a reminder of the three things i want my memory lane to be: hope, freedom and a legacy. Ideals that I think I would cherish as I get molded by realism: who says you can't dream? I believe that the day you stop dreaming would be the day you die.

one day when you walk your own road, what will you see in your lane?

Queen of hearts

'Cause love's such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure
Pressure

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the World

1. The colour of my skin is irrelevant.
2. If my ancestors have wronged you, forgive me. If your ancestors have wronged me, you're forgiven. We are, after all, a whole new generation.
3. The answer is not 42; it's the common thread of being a human that links us all.
4. Celebrate life, celebrate humanity.

For Mother Earth.

Sometimes I think that the only way that people (black and white, male and female, rich and poor) are ever going to unite is if there are little green men out in space waiting to pounce on blue earth.

creating a legacy.

I've always believed that greatness is not measured by how much has been gained from society, or how much has been put back into it. Not even in monetary, technological or even political terms (mind the pun).

It is being 1) mentioned as a world-class act on its own: a maverick that stands out now and through the test of time. 2) a key role in revolutionizing the world and how it operates. 3) able to survive like a rolling stone.

Super Tuesday has just gone by: by far the most important date in US Elections 2008. Since then, McCain (Ah McCain, you've done it again. :P) has come out as the forerunner for the Republicans while Obama and Clinton are neck to neck. While Clinton has the slight edge with the delegate count, Obama does have a certain momentum which hopefully for him, will see him. Being a non-American, I couldn't really give half a rat's ass over who is their new president. one thing to note is that if America intends to retain its title as a world superpower, I believe that they have to rid themselves of the paranoia and rectify the foreign policy that has been tarnished over the years. It is already happening: China, India, the EU and Russia. It's not rosy and they really have to buck up. (even with this said, I do not see the Americans falling tomorrow.)

This, I believe, is where Mr Obama steps in: Not only to be USA's first black president, but be the one which he preaches to be: one of hope, changes and greatness. For now, the ball's in the black guy's court: don't mess it up buddy! ;)