I like graffiti.

I love graffiti. They way how people can paint walls with just a paint can is fascinating. I have tried graffiti, but it's not easy, that's for sure. There are different types of caps for your paint cans, each with different thicknesses designed for different types of spraying. Whether it's filling or outlining, each cap size has its own use. It also varies for different artists. For example, Mad-C likes to use thinner and and more precise caps since she likes word-art related murals. SOTEN is more into wildstyle, so he uses caps of all sizes. Every artist has their own style of spraying. The style of graffiti is so vast, it's almost as huge as the sun. Ironlak, a graffiti team, does both cartoonish style and also word styled throw-ups (it's like a full graffiti piece, but a little smaller). Anything can be called graffiti as long as it is drawn or painted with material suitable for walls, floors, ceilings and even paper.

All you need is a drawing software, create your own idea, print it out, then go to some empty wall and start painting. Most artists tend to bring along their blackbook whenever they head out to do whatever. A blackbook is a term graffiti artists use to call an art scrap book. So whenever, let's say, they head out for dinner, and then suddenly they had a great idea for a piece or whatever, they would draw it out in their blackbook. When they have the time, they would draw it out on their computer, then they would paint out the design they wanted without ever forgetting the design they thought off. It doesn't need to be complicating mumble jumble. Something simple is fine enough. As long as it looks good and has an urban feel to it, it's ok.

Another reason why I like graffiti is because of it has an abstract feel to it. I like it because it has a lot of colours in the bombs. Graffiti is also quicker then most arts. Compare sculpting and graffiti together, and we know which one is faster and less time consuming. It's also very easy to cover up mistakes. If your hands accidentally shook when spraying, just use the colour of the background and layer above it and then spray the same stroke again. They also cost less, unless you plan to do graffiti painting as your main job.

Just let your creativity flow. Think urban lifestyles, concrete jungles, subway metros, and something just might pop up. I like graffiti on paper because I don't have the money to buy tons of spray paint of different colours, and I also like it because markers and drips (custom DIY markers with wetter nib, which is why they are called "drips" since the wet paint drips when you use them) are much easier to control. Maybe after I've trained with them for a long time I might move on to actual graffiti spraying, but for now I'll just stick to what I got.

My love for metal and rock music.

I love metal and rock music. I don't get why is it that whenever I tell people I like music that are categorized as either rock or metal, they always give me that sour face. I mean come on, it's just a little bit loud and a little bit harsh on the instrumental part of the music. I bet if you take the background music out and swap in some country music and sing the lyrics aloud with a normal voice, it would sound just like any country music.

And why is it whenever I say I like rock and metal people think that the only thing that I listen to is loud thrashing and voices of people screaming while headbanging? The only reason why I would listen to rock and metal is because I listen to all types of music. Pop, rap, indie, folk, EDM, you name it. I love ALL types of music, with the exception of country unless if it's really good. And then there is reggae and 90's. I hate those the most. Imagine Bob Marley - when he's high on marijuana - mumbling and playing a sitar. Hate them.

Anyway, just because most parts of society has a negative opinion towards something, it doesn't mean that the people who like what most of the community dislikes only love that one single thing. In fact, my favorite band is actually the all time popular Coldplay, and judging the style and the flow of the songs they compose, I'm pretty sure they are more into folk indie rather than metal. Just because I listen to rock all the time, they aren't my favorite type of music. Some days I prefer rap, some days I prefer dubstep. It's just that the type of music I listen to is based on how I'm feeling currently. Some times it also varies on what I currently am doing. For example, I like listening to EDM whenever I study because it has a quick and fast tempo and has really nice bass drops. That way, I won't feel tired and droopy whenever I study. It depends on the listener's personality.

My favorite band for rock is probably Panic! At The Disco while my favorite metal song is either Slipknot or Metallica. And by the way, I hate it whenever people think that metal and rock is similar. In a way metal can be rock, by rock is never metal. Metal is a TYPE of rock because there are many types of rock. Metal is a more louder and has a more harsher and rougher meaning in terms of lyrics when compared to rock. And they tend to have darker lyrics, which is why people tend to mix both of them together and think that the 2 genres only talk about demonic and sacred rituals which normal beings such as them shouldn't try to mingle with.

So anyway just because I like listening to metal and rock music, people shouldn't judge me. Is it a bad thing that I listen to rock? Is it illegal to listen to metal? Why not judge those who do bad instead. Society can be a pain in the ass sometimes.

Literature - The part that you like the most

On the recent novel that I have read, "Step By Wicked Step", I found that the story contains good story plots and scenes that are almost found non-existent in most books or novels that I have read. Written by Anne Fine, this novel has numerous parts worth mentioning and sharing, but there were just too many. Therefore, I have decided to take my time and pick out two of my most favorite parts in the entire story to save you - or whoever that's reading this - some time and just read those parts and think whether they are nice or not. These are just my own personal preferences, and they change based on the reader's characteristics.

First and foremost, is the part when Richard runs away from his home. His stepfather, Reverend Coldstone, is always being a prick, always tormenting and implying ridiculous rules on Richard. For example, in page 19 of the book, Reverend Coldstone said "...He must in any case be sent to school. And then perhaps his sister, free from his influence, will be less giddy herself." Basically what he's trying to say is that Richard should be sent far far away where he won't be able to claim his father's inheritance and humongous wealth, since Richard is the only one who is worthy of obtaining all the money and assets his father left behind after he died. He was sent to Mordanger School, where he was always picked and bullied by the other kids. He was forced to starve, and almost died of hypothermia. Which is why, when he had the balls to run away from his stepfathers grasps, I salute him. I mean, how many preteen kids have you seen running away from their houses due to abusive parents? Next to none. This is why this part is one of my most favorite parts in the entire novel.

Next, is the part when Ralph's third stepmom, Flora, did all sorts of cool activities with Ralph. Unlike his previous two stepmoms, Flora was a little bit more casual and cool. She's like a very modernized person, and she does things that most moms would think twice before actually doing the things she did with Ralph. First off, when Ralph's brother, Edward, went back home, Flora was sun bathing outside in the patio with bare minimum clothing. Most mothers wouldn't do that. Next, when Flora first met Ralph, she wasn't informed that Ralph's father had a third son. She got so mad, she took Ralph on a wild trip. First, they had Chinese food together, then they watched a film together. They even had some coffee before they reached home at around eleven-thirty. She just has this very urban lifestyle, unlike most mothers do.

In conclusion, these are my two favorite parts about the entire story. I liked the part when Richard runs away from home because it was just too much for him to tolerate his stepfather's intolerable attitude due to his greed for wealth. I also liked the part when Flora was frst introduced as Ralph's third stepmom since she has a really good vibe.

My allergies towards alcohol.

Man this sucks. When I was a kid, back when my allergies weren't back, I would often drink alcoholic beverages. My parents allow me as long as I don't go overboard, you see. Beer, wine, spirits, anything. I wasn't addicted or anything, I just loved alcoholic beverages. I don't drink them frequently, just once a year, during Chinese New Year when everybody loves getting drunk. I know my stuff around famous wines like Gallo Chardonnays and Chianti Sangioveses. I hated strong liquors, but margaritas were an exception. When I went to Korea, I tried their famous Soju, and it tasted like shit. Literally. Never liked it. And then when I went to a Japanese restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, they served proper hot sake. Some might hate it, but I loved it. It's very bitter at first, but  it hits you with a taste of Japanese rice after the bitterness goes away. The lingering fragrance of rice stays in your mouth, and the after taste just makes you want to eat cool or chilled food like soba or sushi. But I hated the actual smell of sake. Reminds me of a can of paint.

So anyways, I was happy I was able to try all sorts of alcoholic drinks when I was a kid. But one day, when I was 15, I was on my plane back from Shanghai to Malaysia, when my aunt ordered a can of beer. As most of you may know, oriental countries like China, Shanghai and Hong Kong are famous for their canned beers since their alcoholic content is much higher when compared to canned beers from America. Tsingtao, you name it. So when I heard that my auntie decided to order a can of Chinese beer, I had to try it. I asked for a Dixie cup, and poured some out of the can. I then drank the contents of the cup without any worry since I must have done it so many times already with other beverages. I then proceed back to my place and continue watching my movie.

A few hours later, I noticed something strange. First off, my heartbeat started increasing rapidly. I started to sweat profusely, as if I had just stopped running a full marathon. Next, my back gets really itchy and turns red. I also get huge patches of welts, which means I can't scratch it or else it'll fucking blister and it'll hurt. Like REALLY hurt. Damn thing hurts even just by LOOKING at it. And whenever I sweat, more welts come up and it'll start hurting and itching again. I searched the symptoms online, and found out apparently I was allergic to alcohol. For fuck's sake.

But you know what? I'm rebellious as ever, and I'll probably still drink alcohol. Because why not. Hey, you only live once. And to be honest, alcohol tastes good. Who hates alcohol? I mean it tastes good (varies on different people) and it makes you feel less stressed. So why not.

Difficult decisions made by characters.

SPM 2009 Literature question

In the novel that I have read, “Step by Wicked Step” by Anne Fine, there were a few difficult decisions that have been made by the characters of the story. Out of all the difficult decisions that have been made, I have decided to write about the decision for Richard to run away of home as it is unique and special, and of course of I disapprove of his actions to take flight from hardship and proper education that was given to him from his step dad, Reverend Coldstone.

One of the reasons why I think I think it was a bad decision for him to run away from home is because it took a toll for his mother, Lilith's life. As stated in page 27 of the book, on the second paragraph, Richard's mom used most of her fortune to look for him, and that Reverend Coldstone was opposing the idea of using her money in such a fashion as it was only a waste of money, as quoted in the book, “Lilith! Waste more money of your dwindling fortune on this folly and I will make you pay for it twice over!” With no one to turn to and without knowing which side to lean on, she soon passed away from too much stress gathered from Reverend Coldstone for being too strict and Richard for being childish and naive. This is one of the reasons why I think Richard's decision to run away from home is a bad decision.

Another reason why I think it was a bad choice for him to run away and not face the challenges ahead of him is because he also caused the death of his step dad, Reverend Coldstone. As stated in page 27 of the book, in the letter that Charlotte, Richard's sister, wrote to Richard, Reverend Coldstone was clinging on to their mother so that he could obtain the large amount of wealth that their biological father owned. He persuaded Richard's mother to not spend all the money on Richard so that he could keep the rest for himself. As it turns out, he wasn't even entitled to receive the family inheritance, and that only Richard can claim the large amount of cash. After realising that, he got filled with so much wrath and anger, he passed away, as stated in the book, on page 27, on the first paragraph, “My mother died of heartbreak, my stepfather of fury when he realised that no trick of his could keep the house from me.” Therefore, I think that Richard running away from home is a bad choice.

The last reason why I think that it was a bad decision for Richard to escape from his mother and stepfather is because his decision even ended up killing his own beloved sister, Charlotte. As stated in page 28, first paragraph, “And so, last year, upon my sixteenth birthday, I married Charles Devere. I do not love him as I know as I know I should, and he cannot make me happy. But he is prosperous, and he has promised to keep up the search,” she married Charles Devere so that she could use his money to look for Richard. Riddle and Flook, his solicitors, also put up notices in papers inquiring Richard's disappearance and humongous wealth. In the end, she died after she got a fever from childbirth from such a young age, as quoted from the book in the second paragraph, “But if I die in fever of childbirth, as so many do, then Charles will send this letter to our old home, to tell you why you return to cold, cold silence.” Again, this made me think that Richard running away from home is a bad idea.

In conclusion, Richard should have faced his challenges instead of running away with his tail between his legs. He should confront his step father head on, using anyway possible. Either listen to him and act as he is told, or just beat the living hell out of him. If he actually concentrated on his studies and thought about his decisions in a more mature way, his mother wouldn't then have to spend most of her money into searching for him, and his sister wouldn't have to marry someone for the purpose of obtaining wealth instead of marrying someone out of pure love.

How to smoke Marijuana & Weed and why should you.

People say that weed addicts deserve to die, but I think they are awesome. For those who don't know what weed is, I didn't mean weed as in pest plants who steal food and water from your other plants. I'm talking about marijuana. Also commonly known as green grass, the shit or the bomb, stress relief option and also the most common name, boost juice, marijuana is a drug that makes you feel high as f***. Like literally. That shit is so powerful, you will be flying high in the sky. I ain't kidding. I'm not promoting the use of drug, I'm just saying people nowadays need a stress relief option (the reason why it's called "the stress relief option") from all the hustling and bustling around them. Some people prefer vaping, some like jogging. But for those who want to #yolo it and feel the adrenaline rush of weed, I am here to teach you how to roll a joint (with marijuana as its filling) and why you should.

First off, how to roll a blunt. There are many variations of joints, ranging from sizes to types of buds to the types of paper (never use money like what most movies show you - it smells like pubes when you burn it) people use. Start off by buying yourself some post-it notes. These are quite durable, and these will be the paper layer of a normal cigarette. Next, grab a bunch of marijuana and just dump that shit on the post it notes, roll it together, and just smoke that shit raw because we do whatever we want. We raw as f***. People might make a filter from another post-it note so that they don't inhale like all of the smoke since it's kinda strong and might minus 20 years of your lifespan for every puff you take, but since we tough and ain't no pussy, we do things our own way. In the end, we are going to die anyway, so why not die faster.

Now you must be thinking in your mind right now,"What are the good uses of marijuana?" To me, one of the main pros and benefits from smoking weed is because it makes you hallucinate. Who in their right mind hates being high?  It makes all your dreams come true. Imagine you in a world filled with pizza, ice cream, kittens, puppies and pornography. I mean, nothing beats a land filled with them. Or imagine you just spending time with your crush who is clearly out of your league. You know it's impossible, but that doesn't mean you can't IMAGINE it, right? Exactly. So go smoke some more and never stop.

Next, people who start smoking marijuana because it's good to be an anarchist once in awhile. As humans, rebellion runs in our blood. Going against rules once in awhile makes you feel good since you are doing something normal and average people have probably never done before. And on the upside, you aren't really affecting anyone else are you? There's a reason why the police catch murderers and terrorists, and that's because they are harming innocent people. When you smoke weed, the only person you are harming is probably you. (Unless you smoke so much you get so high you actually go out and start a massacre without you knowing) This is why it's okay for you to smoke. I mean, you know it's bad for you and you still smoke it right? It's like saying you know it's bad for you to do unsafe sex yet you still do it right? Same goes for abusive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

To top it all of, weed should be legalised, just smoke it on your own risk. Since we all live only once, why not end it in a dramatic way. Imagine the newspaper headlines. "Retarded smart ass dies from overdose of marijuana." You will be so popular, people might start a new trend about it on social medias, since that's how social medias work. But that's another story.

The benefits of having #swag

Most internet users should have probably seen the word "swag" without having much conscious or have probably seen the word many times but they don't know the meaning of the word. As explained in Google, a swag is actually a curtain or a piece of cloth or fabric that has one side stuck to a curve or a piece of metal. But due to unknown causes and unknown reasons, the internet has decided to change the word's original meaning into something irrelevant, which occurs all the time. Currently, swag is used as a noun to describe "a type of style or presence that exudes confidence and is sometimes interpreted as arrogance", as stated in knowyourmeme.com. To shorten it, it pretty much means that people who love to boast have swag. Some might think that having swag is a bad thing, as it means you love to boast, but are there REALLY any bad points when someone has swag?

One of the reasons why I think that having swag is a good thing is because -like I already said- it means that you do everything with a tad bit of boasting. You might think, "Hey isn't boasting a bad-" And I'll barge in and be like "Bitch I do whatever I want." Welcome to the real world losers. Bam smack in your face. Now I know what you're thinking now, "Isn't boasting and being a total jerk to all your peers a bad thing?" Let me tell you something. What year is it? It's 2015. I want to be an arrogant fag and show off all my gear and crew, let me be. Haters gonna hate. I want to stroll around with my hoodies and snapbacks, let me do it.

Another reason why people should be have more swag is because you look cool. The current generations just can't live their lives without having points for looking good. Public appearances make up for everything nowadays. Walk on the streets with tattered or cheap looking clothes, you automatically label yourself as either a peasant or a beggar. Which is why people need that Gucci bag. Buy yourself a pair of Js or Kobes. Tissot? Enter my cart. HUF panel caps? I'll take some. Burberry, Vans, DC, Zara, SSENCE, G2K? I'll buy everything. Stock your wardrobe with all the newest and most hipster-looking wear, and you'll be on your way out as the hottest person out there. I'm serious. Don't forget pomade and wax and cosmetic products. Dressing yourself with clothes that look nice and then hanging out with your friends with your face and hair looking like a used old rug just decreases your reputation dramatically.

Swag should also be emphasized and used more often as it makes you feel good. Imagine you hanging out with your roll out squad and the people around wearing clothes that cost 5$. And then everybody from your group wore brands like Burton and Louis Vuitton. It just gives you a sense of hype. Ray ban glasses and of course Versace shoes. And then everybody else wore cheap plastic glasses and of course slippers. You just feel get the urge to brag to everybody about the new clothes you just bought, and make everybody walk pass you feel bad about themselves for not buying clothes. This is why people should have swag.

So far, I have yet found a single con for having tons of swag. Which is why we should earn ourselves more swag. Now live the rest of your lives with as much swag as possible. Stroll your way with your nose up high, and look down on everybody else who wore clothes and only wore clothes as a form of protection and nudity censorship. And remember to use hashtags to increase your #swag.