Recently I have done quite a lot of reading. I was inspired by my brother who knew of how free I am during work and how avid a manga fan I am and said something like this:"Why not read a book? At least they are more valuable than manga."
*Ouch. But damn it made sense. The 2 most important things about reading is that
1. It can provide you with another open your mind to another world and
2. You are able to learn skills/lessons that took people a lifetime to realise and become a better person.
So.. inspired by him, i grabbed a book The upside of irrationality by Dan Ariely. It talks about why humans do not always behave rationally and the reasons behind it. Not the best but i learnt more about human psychology(Which has always been my area of interst)
There are many fantastic articles online too. Ranging from self-help to anatomy of relationships etc. Usually i get these articles from channelnewasia.com and click on the other links that are related to the article.
Conclusion: Growing up value of Books >> Manga but doesn't mean i'm giving up on manga!
Reads of the day:
-Interviews:
http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/9-insider-secrets-to-getting-hired
http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/21-things-hiring-managers-wish-you-knew/21
-Money issues:
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2010/06/04/7-money-mistakes-we-make-every-day
-Mark-
6/30/2010 04:17:00 pm
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"What of soul was left, I wonder, when the kissing had to stop?" - Robert Browning
"What profits the man who gains the world but loses his soul?"
“He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.” ~Benjamin Franklin
Life can be tough, misery is optional.
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” ~ Harry Potter
"Some people feel the rain, others just get wet" ~Bob Dylan
"Sex relieves tension - love causes it" ~Woody Allen
Soul meets soul on lovers lips
Be without a doubt
Love of my life
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Designer Eric Sim
Brushes Hybrid Genesis and
Eric Sim
Features an abstract- floral digital artwork drawn by me in photoshop. This layout is appropriate for all genders. The grandiose design is laid freely on a simple canvas and they complement each other pretty well. The sudden gradient change is applied to create one contrasting element. I created a 3D effect on the vines and they seem to jut out of the yellow canvas.
Why the name? The design, as you can see, is abstract and it gives a double-vision feel, therefore, Esophoria, a tendency to squint your eyes inward to create a double vision.
