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    Friday, July 13, 2007 5:51 AM


    I just feel bored right now, so I am writing an entry for fun.

    People always say that America is the land of opportunities, a melting pot where people of any race creed or religion can co-exist and live the American dream together.

    I have always wondered how true is this statement.

    Being physically in America pretty much explains the above mentioned statement. Perhaps being in a multi-cultural society in Singapore has made me take societal co-existence for granted. Perhaps I just expect more from a multi-cultural society.

    Whites, blacks, Asians, etc. They can have a meal together, talk about football together, play frisbee together. But at the end of the day, their interactions are just limited to this. Explain Asian food to white people, and frankly they wldn't give a damn. Expound the beauty of traditional African music to Hispanics, and they would rather continue munching on their burritos.

    At the end of the day, people still agglutinate according to race. People say skin color does not matter in today's societies. How do you define "matter"? It may not be a marker for racial marginalization anymore, not because people overlook it, but because people think it's not fair. Deep down, skin color still brings about an intrinsic affinity for "like" people, I believe.

    It may just be semantics, maybe as trivial as it can get - but i believe that ignoring skin color because you have to and not because you choose to are two vastly different things. Having to eat MacDonald's and choosing to eat MacDonald's are different, don't you think?

    Skin colors aside, I do not believe America is truly a melting pot. Pour some crude oil, some water and some oil into a pot. Wait long enough and look from the top. The solution looks pretty homogeneous doesn't it?

    But is that misleading? Upon closer scrutiny, you will realize the solution still comprises 3 phases. 3 distinct phases.

    It seems like everyone in America eats sandwiches and burgers and fries and donuts and the likes *insert high-carbo food* Mainstream food? I beg to differ. People eat it not because they like it, but because it is just so common. My African-American labmate Ada told me about her disdain for the "typical" American food. To be honest, I was surprised to hear her say that.

    Anyway I have to end this entry abruptly cos I am leaving for some seafood at Legal Seafood soon (not that there are illegal seafood). Probably having some clam chowder or lobster or some self-proclaimed Boston food. Try asking Ada if she thinks clam chowder is great.

    Just some food for thought


    vitalism reinvented at 5:51 AM
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    Sunday, July 01, 2007 3:13 PM


    just an update on what i did today

    early morning, get the flag game on campus...

    slept till 11

    ppt presentation

    went to quincy market - camwhored till battery went flat

    played poker - lost in first round (and paid too!)

    did lots of tests

    tired.... but i'm not sleeping haha


    vitalism reinvented at 3:13 PM
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    You Would Choose Love

    Money may buy a little happiness, but not the happiness of true love.
    You rather have a true soulmate than a private jet.
    And while many people may claim they would choose love too...
    You're one of the few who would really do it.
    Would You Choose Love or Money?


    vitalism reinvented at 3:08 PM
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    On Average, You Would Sell Out For

    $1,046,436


    vitalism reinvented at 3:05 PM
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    Your Pride Quotient: 77%

    You're beyond proud - you think you're honorary royalty.
    And while you may be nice on occasion, it's usually just to get what you want.


    lols... din know i was so ego... haha


    vitalism reinvented at 3:05 PM
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    Your Five Variable Love Profile

    Propensity for Monogamy:

    Your propensity for monogamy is medium.
    In general, you prefer to have only one love interest.
    But it's hard for you to stay devoted for too long!
    There's too much eye candy to keep you from wandering.

    Experience Level:

    Your experience level is medium.
    You probably have had a couple significant loves.
    And you may have even had your heart broken.
    But you haven't really dated a wide variety of people.

    Dominance:

    Your dominance is medium.
    You tend to be the one with more power.
    You aren't a total control freak in relationships..
    But of course you don't mind getting you way!

    Cynicism:

    Your cynicism is medium.
    You'd like to believe in true and everlasting love...
    But you've definitely been burned enough to know better.
    You're still an optimist, but you also are a realist.

    Independence:

    Your independence is medium.
    In relationships, you need both "me time" and "we time."
    You usually find it easy to be part of a couple.
    But occasionally you start to feel a little smothered.


    vitalism reinvented at 3:03 PM
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    You Are Destined to Rule the World

    You have the makings of a very evil dictator...
    Which is both kind of cool and kind of scary!
    Will you rule the world? Maybe. Maybe not.
    But at least you know that you could.


    vitalism reinvented at 2:57 PM
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    You Are 50% Boyish and 50% Girlish

    You are pretty evenly split down the middle - a total eunuch.
    Okay, kidding about the eunuch part. But you do get along with both sexes.
    You reject traditional gender roles. However, you don't actively fight them.
    You're just you. You don't try to be what people expect you to be.


    vitalism reinvented at 2:55 PM
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    You Are Fossil Fuel Ice Cream

    What does liking "fudge dinosaurs" say about someone?


    k i should get it soon haha =P


    vitalism reinvented at 2:55 PM
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    You Are 28% Nerdy

    You're a little nerdy, but no one would ever call you a nerd.
    You sometimes get into nerdy things, but only after they've become a part of mainstream culture.


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    Your Brain's Pattern

    Your brain is always looking for the connections in life.
    You always amaze your friends by figuring out things first.
    You're also good at connecting people - and often play match maker.
    You see the world in fluid, flexible terms. Nothing is black or white.


    vitalism reinvented at 2:52 PM
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    American Cities That Best Fit You:

    70% Atlanta

    55% Austin

    55% Chicago

    55% Honolulu

    55% Philadelphia


    vitalism reinvented at 2:51 PM
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    You Are Pretty Happy

    You generally have a happy, fulfilling life.
    But things could be a little better, and deep down, you know it.
    Maybe you need more supportive friends or a more challenging career.
    Something is preventing you from being totally happy. You just need to figure out what it is!


    vitalism reinvented at 2:50 PM
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    You Are New York

    Cosmopolitan and sophisticated, you enjoy the newest in food, art, and culture.
    You also appreciate a good amount of grit - and very little shocks you.
    You're competitive, driven, and very likely to succeed.

    Famous people from New York: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tupac Shakur, Woody Allen


    vitalism reinvented at 2:47 PM
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    You Are 52% Slacker

    You are a bit of a slacker - though you can pull it together and live a somewhat normal life.
    If you're young, this is probably phase you'll outgrow. And if you're already grown up, you need to get off the couch a bit more!


    vitalism reinvented at 2:47 PM
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