By: Tommy Page

Life is full of lots of up and downs
But the distance feels further
When it's headed for the ground
And there's nothing more painful
Then to let your feelings take
You down

It's so hard to know
The way you feel inside
When there's many thoughts
And feelings that you hide
But you might feel better
If you let me walk with you
By your side

Chorus:

And when you need
A shoulder to cry on
When you need
A friend to rely on
When the whole world is gone
You won't be alone
I'll be there
I'll be your shoulder to cry on
I'll be there
I'll be your friend to rely on
When the whole world's gone
You won't be alone 'cause I'll be there

All of the times
When everything is wrong
And your feeling like
There's no use going on
You can't give it up
I'll help you work it out
And carry on

Side by side
With you till the end
I'll always be the one
A shoulder to cry on continued

To firmly hold your hand
No matter what is said or done
Our love will always continue on


Chorus:

Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on
Everyone needs a friend to rely on
When the whole world's gone, you won't be alone
'cause I'll be there
I'll be your shoulder to cry on
I'll be there
I'll be the one to rely one
When the whole world's gone, you wont be alone
'cause I'll be there
And when the whole world is gone
You'll always have my shoulder to cry on

written in conjunction with the article, "Barricaded City" featured in the Star Metro on 14th December 2009. Yes, I've sent it to them, but since I don't have time, and we don't really buy the Star any more... I doubt they published it...

but yeah, this is for all those suckers out there, living on the charity of their neighbours, (cause they refuse to pay the fees for the gated and guarded community, yet can boast that they enjoy it... and that if they don't pay others will.. ooh trust me, idiots like those are my neighbours) and for those acting like nincompoops cause they are selfish and inconsiderate. thank you.. and enjoy!


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Firstly, I am not anti establishment, I just speak the truth, as I see it.

Humans are, to a certain extent selfish and self-centred, especially when it concerns strangers. They only care about their own convenience and safety and not those of others.
The complaints from general road users regarding the unreasonableness of the road closures, I feel, is unfounded, and just plain selfish. What do these people have to lose from the road closures? They are merely strangers passing through

True, the roads in residential areas are public roads, but what is the main purpose of these roads? They are for the residents themselves to use, it is their access to enter their own houses; these roads are not meant to be short cuts for drivers to “pass through” just because they don’t want to wait at the junction or a traffic light. In fact they speed (going above 30kmph) through a residential area. Is that not illegal??!!

As far as I can see, these drivers are merely losing some (minimal) time and convenience.

A very minor, if not inconsequential loss, yet they kick up a fuss, scream their lungs out at the security guards, very unsightly, and all because they have to wait longer at junctions, or for the traffic light. It is just selfishness speaking. Have they ever thought, what would the residents lose if these access roads were still widely accessible to the public? Are they themselves not residents somewhere else?

Residents, I believe, may lose their sense of security, their possessions, their safety, their dignity and sometimes, even their lives. An exaggeration? I think not.

The fact that residents have decided to take the matter of their security into their own hands proves that it is a paramount failure of the Federal Government and our Police force. Would residents do this if the Federal Government and the Police made them feel secure? The simple answer would be, no.

Take for example, in just under 2 weeks, 4 houses in my area were robbed. In broad daylight, my own father was robbed right outside our house while trying to enter the front gate. A friend of mine, had her home broken into during the wee hours of the morning, her sister was held captive while they were robbed.

In all these scenarios, some have been hurt physically, some not, but without a doubt, they have all been scarred psychologically. The security in PJ is so poor, parents fear for their children, and children fear for their parents. It may just be a few rotten apples in the basket, but it is a known fact that most Malaysians do not trust the Police. The Police have failed to show us results, and the Federal Government does nothing about it, and nothing about our declining security.

If road users would like to point fingers, point them at MBPJ who authorised the closure of the roads, point them at the 85% of residents who cared enough for their family’s and neighbours safety, point them to the Federal Government and the Police for the lack of security, or the sense of it among the residents. Point all you want, but it will get you no where. Ever wondered what is the point of pointing fingers?

Find your compassion, think of others. Just a slight compromise in their safety, and it could be fatal; it could result in permanent physical damage, paranoia, or the loss of a life. I admit my friends, that yes, what the residents are doing is an act of selfishness but they have a bigger price to pay then the mere loss of time and convenience.

But I guess the best part of it all is the irony. I am sure a number of these road users, are from gated communities themselves, so what is the fuss about exactly?

Oh, and the thing about emergencies? Boomgates can always be unlocked and opened.

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p/s: this is the original version before editing and before i cut out certain parts.... namely the pointing finger part from what I sent to the papers. reason? well it would be too long to explain why i included MPBJ, cause apparently they won't give any written documents to actually prove that they allowed the closure of the roads.. but, apparently there is a guideline from MBPJ that states you need 85% (min) of the residents to agree... (click on the word "guideline", there are two links attached to it)

=.=' so in the end, I didn't want to send stuff that i didn't have time to research on....

oh yeah, on another note, I've not been much of a diplomat as of late.. (i doubt i ever was much of one to start with) but yes, please don't mind me... and my so called evil-ness streak running rampant currently... maybe it's the Christmas season? cause it pissess me off.... muahahahhaha

(okay, okay it doesn't la, I like holidays cause it means food and wine la... =.=')

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I like sweet things when I emo?? gua.....

thank you for the dinner company (banana leaf rice again muahahah) and choco ice- cream.. muahahahaha.....

okay, going certified insane here muahahahhahaha

Why do people not make dog themes for firefox?? why???? !!!

I'll be damned, if I ever figure out how to make one.. I will make one with precious as the base!! muahaha..

skin breakouts starting to annoy me.. (beats the crap out of me why it itches..) should I schedule for a facial? sigh....

A tribute..

It reminds us of the frailty of mortality.....

Which makes me think, that when my time comes..... I believe that I can smugly say that there will be people bawling their eyes out over my death, but I would like to be sent off to my final resting place with a smile.

But I digress, this isn't about me....

As you watch over us,
From the skies above,
Hear our hearts,
As it whispers,
Among the trees,
On the cool breeze of the wind,
Thank you & Rest in peace.


Much loved & missed...

10 Principles for Peace of Mind

1. Do Not Interfere In Others' Business Unless Asked:

Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others' affairs.

We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our

way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not

conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, our

direction.

This thinking denies the existence of individuality and consequently the

existence of God..

God has created each one of us in a unique way.

No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way.

All men or women act the way they do because God within them prompts them

that way.

Mind your own business and you will keep your peace.

2. Forgive And Forget:

This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind.

We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insults us or

harms us.

We nurture grievances.

This in turn results in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and high

blood pressure.

This insult or injury was done once, but nourishing of grievance goes on

forever by constantly remembering it.

Get over this bad habit.

Life is too short to waste in such trifles.

Forgive & Forget, and march on.

Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.

3. Do Not Crave For Recognition:

This world is full of selfish people.

They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives.

They may praise you today because you are in power, but no sooner

than you are powerless, they will forget your achievement and will start finding

faults in you.

Why do you wish to kill yourself in striving for their recognition?

Their recognition is not worth the aggravation.

Do your duties ethically and sincerely.

4. Do Not Be Jealous:

We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind.

You know that you work harder than your colleagues in the office, but

sometimes they get promotions; you do not.

You started a business several years ago, but you are not as successful

as your neighbor whose business is only one year old.

There are several examples like these in everyday life.

Should you be jealous?

No.

5. Change Yourself According To The Environment:

If you try to change the environment single-handedly, the chances

are you will fail.

Instead, change yourself to suit your environment.

As you do this, even the environment, which has been unfriendly to you,

will mysteriously change and seem congenial and harmonious.

6. Endure What Cannot Be Cured:

This is the best way to turn a disadvantage into an advantage.

Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments, irritations,

and accidents that are beyond our control.

If we cannot control them or change them, we must learn to put up

with these things.

We must learn to endure them cheerfully.

Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner

strength and will power.

7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:

This maxim needs to be remembered constantly.

We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable

of carrying out.

Know your limitations. . Why take on additional loads that may

create more worries?

You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding your external activities.

Reduce your material engagements and spend time in prayer,

introspection and meditation. This will reduce those thoughts in your mind that make

you restless.

Uncluttered mind will produce greater peace of mind.

8. Meditate Regularly:

Meditation calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts.

This is the highest state of peace of mind.

Try and experience it yourself.

If you meditate earnestly for half an hour everyday, your mind will

tend to become peaceful during the remaining twenty-three and half-hours.

Your mind will not be easily disturbed as it was before.

You would benefit by gradually increasing the period of daily meditation.

You may think that this will interfere with your daily work.

On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be

able to produce better results in less time.

9. Never Leave The Mind Vacant:

An empty mind is the devil's workshop.

All evil actions start in the vacant mind.

Keep your mind occupied in something positive, something worthwhile.

Actively follow a hobby.

Do something that holds your interest.

You must decide what you value more: money or peace of mind.

Your hobby, like social work or religious work, may not always earn

you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement.

Even when you are resting physically, occupy yourself in healthy reading or

mental chanting of God's name.

10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret:

Do not waste time in protracted wondering " Should I or shouldn't I?"

Days, weeks, months, and years may be wasted in that futile

mental debating.

You can never plan enough because you can never anticipate

all future happenings.

Value your time and do the things that need to be done.

It does not matter if you fail the first time.

You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time.

Sitting back and worrying will lead to nothing.

Learn from your mistakes, but do not brood over the past.

DO NOT REGRET.

Why cry over spilt milk?

Blogger withdrawal symptom.... ever heard of it? I'm not sure if it really does exist.. (it's possible...) but, with all honesty, I made it up myself hahaha...

Having not blogged for quite some time, I am somehow compelled to blog although I have nothing much... which will prove to be a contradiction, cause once I start typing things just keep flowing and I end up with a novella... =.='

Even if it just started off as a random rambling, which this is now... exactly, and percisely, a random rambling... trust me, it will be quiet long... now to think of what to write....

okay, let's try this for a bit...

I think I need to change my skincare product, cause my skin looks like shit, it's been breaking out a lot and refuses to subside...

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the end...

sigh... I can't even manage a paragraph.... I bet I can fare a paragraph if I just talk about the weather... like today, in the day it was extremely sunny and hot, then around noon it started to get cloudy.. sure enough it started to rain... and boy did it rain.. it rained cats and dogs... the sky was so dark.. such a gloomy day it was..... similiar to my physical and mental well being... hahaha I randomly threw in the last part... XD

see, a paragraph.... haha.. what else...

ermm... today I haven't been finishing my meals... (the whole of it) so guess I'm losing the battle? haven't been feeling totally spankingly great since last week.. but have been in combat... and I guess the loss of appetite and the sore throat is signs that my soldiers are losing the battle.. time to call the troops for a retreat to re-strategise? maybe get an MC? haha

this isn't the time to fall sick!! the holiday season is coming.. it's time to eat and drink!! gaah.... (random outburst... not being able to eat is a sin, as big as killing trees by printing mountains of documents!!)

oh by the way, for those who don't know, when I'm not eating my usual amount, or have failed to even finish one meal, it means... 1. I'm stressed.... 2. I'm not well and/or very tired...

so yeah...

ermm.. I admit....... that...... I am not that smart nor intelligent.. I am a kind of a slow learner.... I especially suck at sports, cause I have poor coordination... (but I do try, depending on my mood) could be the years of lazing around... but I'm admittedly a klutz... a day doesn't go by, where I don't miracalously knock or bump something.. sigh... like today... yet again... I'm a hazard to myself.. arghh...

but, you know what? I am proud that i'm an altruist, although I try not to be too much of one... and there are times I lose my diplomacy... my apologies for that... but yeah..... I truly love friends/people, I believe are worth loving and caring for. I truly love domesticated furry, warm animals, especially my precious....

Wait a minute... I think precious is the only living thing I really, really love?? haha.... (eh, a few hearts are breaking?? awww~ don't hahaha okay, okay, besides family, I only love precious... haha)

I do try my best in things I do, sometimes I can be a bit of a perfectionist... especially if I'm (somewhat) versed in what I'm doing... I generally am nice and polite (or try my best to be).... but yeah...

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........................ nothing to say... brain has died.... =.='

ermm... this is boring.. so am going to sleep.. there's no fun in a monologue by myself =.='

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