Genuine Vs Fakes

Figure 1: Imagine yourself drinking a glass of "fake" Coca Cola.

Just though of a topic to blog about, well still this is strictly limited to those who are collectors, appreciate a great quality product and basically doesn't mind to spend a portion of money in own these items. Still in the long run, there are setbacks in obtaining collectibles which are actually authentic, here comes the fakes which can actually ruin the fun of actually having or think of having the actual work of art, limited edition and also rare item of great and exotic quality.

Genuine or authentic product are usually most of the time, expensive, consume a lot of resource and creative energy to actually develop the product which can be appreciated by all collectors. This type of collectible is definitely a time-piece to have if it is within the financial reach of the collector, still collectors would do anything just to obtain that.

Fake products or known as counterfieted products are copies of the authentic product which can actually be as close as 90% the same as the authentic. A fake product may or may not use a good quality materials, still this depends closely on the nature of the seller. A very good quality replica may cost you about MYR200 above which is only a tad cheaper than the authentic. 

All those branded collectibles such as Levi's, Adidas, Nike and others are all in risk of having replicas, especially the limited edition products, which are really expensive, and basically out of reach of many collectors who are short of financial power. Still it is a wrong thing to actually imitate a product which is the hard work of a designer or company.

Wearing fakes have left a grave impression on me, as an example ,I used to have fake adidas running shoes which I actually use to run in, I have used these shoes for sometime, but the more I used it, the comfort sponges on the shoes grew thinner which causes my foot to have blisters. After that I decide to get the authentic and after some mileage, I have no problem running around and the quality of the shoes lasts me even until now which is probably 3 years.

Still, everything in this world can be faked, can be easily destroyed, and nothing is 100% pure, and anything that we use or consume can harm us physically or spiritually. Thus, a focus in divine power is of the main importance.

Figure 2: The trefoil can be faked, but don't fake yourself.

Night Fun

Figure 1: Hangout at the beach, luckily there's no addition to the pic.

To me, fun is doing enjoyable activities, not alone but with a circle group of friends. Fun activities may or may not involve risks but I prefer some, as in river rafting or mountain climbing which bring some thrill fun. However, being able to have a fun but relaxing activity such as eating, karaokeing and just hanging out at the beach is also fun for someone like me.

Well, time isn't always of the essence, but sometimes, we must have fun no matter what the consequences are, and of course those consequences shouldn't be too harsh as there should be time to work and time to play. I personally believe that no matter what your age is, fun should be shared together with and there is no limit towards having fun.

Figure 2: Karaoke time, fun time.

When fun gets limited, that's where it will start to be boring and then, its time to move on for a better thrill, this as I stated earlier is only applicable to activities. So, recently I had fun, going out with a bunch of friends with different background. I also manage to meet a friend whom I only met online, and even though it's a little awkward, but it was a good hangout.

Lastime, my night fun are usually not in accordance to what my religion requires, I am not strong in faith as I am now so, without alcohol, smoke and all those drugs which can cause danger to oneself. All those addiction which were fun to young people are really not fun at all once you've known the truth behind it all. So having fun definitely have limits which always depends on that individual and his principle and beliefs.

Still, in all our fun activities, let us not forget about God, for we wouldn't know when those fun activities will end.

Figure 2: Night lights during hangout time.

Random poems

Life is hard especially faced alone,
With another it is a gift divine,
Facing the world is tough to imagine,
As it is as real and ever fantastic as life,


Dreaming is a way to release,
Every single tension pouring out,
As though there is no haste,
When searching for the truth,

Love is lasting and everlasting,
Times may be hard and challenging,
Still face each one with truth and trusting,
For love never fails but imperfections is always existing.

Never alone

Figure 1: Friends in Christ.

Friends are friends important, no matter where we are, friends are always an important circle to maintain. I am a very selective person, and prefers to hang out with people with similar interests. However, as I broadened up my horizons, hanging out with only selectives would make your thinking secular and without diversity.

I changed that part of me and without choosing, I find that I have more friends who, despite our differences enjoy each other's company. Time is limited and I can't possible hang out with everyone possible but life has special ways of dividing time. Still, life is extremely boring if it is only lived by yourself.

A part of me is changing, selflessness is leaving me, I feel more warm when others care for me, and of course in return I care and loved them. Beautiful things happen the moment you started to care, and even more beautiful when we don't expect anything in return.

Figure 2: BBQ time with friends.

Dear Child..

Figure 1: My little cousin, Jonathan and baby Jovenson.

A child is a stage in life which everyone has been through, some never passed that stage, maybe died under certain circumstances. Still I managed to survive that certain point of life, thanks to God. I still remember some of remnants of memories in my mind as a child.

I used to be a very naughty and ignorant one, who always doesn't listen to my parents. I remember my mum used to force me to brush my teeth, which I never liked as a child. My mum get fed up and eventually I was happy I didn't get to brush anymore. But eventually, my teeth got bad, and I cried the whole way to the dentist, and got my teeth pulled out.

I learn a great deal of things the hard way as a child, my mum say, don't touch the kettle, but i just ignored it and touch, which ends up with me crying of course as it was a great deal of pain to me. I also remembered playing with a stapler, which is fun to staple on tables, paper, rubber and I got bored and wonder how does it feels stapling my thumb. I did it without much thinking and you know what happens next.

Being a child, in my family means a lot as I am the first child, but when my sister is around I always remember being always jealous and wanting to take all the things she has. Well, being a child is not really innocent, as I keep doing a lot of annoying things which always gets me into trouble. As the eldest child, anything goes wrong, I'll have the cane instead of my sister, well that's life.

As a child, there is a lot of things to explore, as everything in this world is new, especially if I received something really cool, like a new toy, but the fun will only last the most like a week, as I would have either destroyed the toy by burning it, crushing it, or simply just throw it away.

Memories of me as a child is really vague, but I really dream a lot and I used to see things as a child, ghosts, or dark shadows and sometimes even bright fairy lights. Sometimes I dreamed of ghosts choking me up or eating me from the feet first. Nightmares occurs often, I told my parents about it but they always said that I'm full of silly imaginations.

Figure 2: Jonathan wonders "Is my picture taken?".

Now that I'm not a child anymore, though there are some people who stays a "child" until they are adults without even realizing it. Still in everyone of us, there should a partial child in the heart. A child always seeks to learn, easily forgive and forget, always wants to be close to parents and need all the love and attention. It is normal to be seeing cartoons at an adult age and still laugh with your child or child cousins, nieces or nephews.

So life is short, be happy and enjoy every second as it is your last, some may not even have that chance to live this long. Be blessed dear child.

黄昏 Huang Hun - Dusk

Just sharing a very sad yet meaningful song which I always sang when the sad times comes, a very touching song, it's an old song but enjoy it nonetheless..

With the lyrics are included its meanings for those who enjoys the song yet aren't able to speak or understand the mandarin language.

黄昏
Huang Hun
Dusk
词:陈信荣 曲:周传雄

过完整个夏天
guo wan zheng ge xia tian
After the whole summer,
忧伤并没有好一些
you shang bing mei you hao yi dian
my sadness still did not improve.
开车行驶在公路无际无边
kai che xing chi zai gong lu wu ji wu bian
Driving my car on the vast, boundless roads,
有离开自己的感觉
you li kai zi ji de gan jue
I feel that I'm getting out of touch with myself.
唱不完一首歌
chang bu wan yi shou ge
The song that I could not finish singing,
疲倦还剩下黑眼圈
pi juan hai sheng xia hei yan quan
Left me so tired that there are rings around my eyes.
感情的世界伤害在所难免
gan qing de shi jie shang hai zai suo nan mian
It is inevitable to get hurt in the realm of love,
黄昏再美终要黑夜
huang hun zai mei zhong yao hei ye
No matter how beautiful the dusk is, the dark night must follow.
依然记得从你口中说出再见坚决如铁
yi ran ji de cong ni kou zhong shuo chu zai jian jian jue ru tie
I recall that you said, "Goodbye" with a tone of steel,
昏暗中有种烈日灼身的错觉
hun an zhong you zhong lie ri zhuo shen de cuo gan
I had a delusion of being burnt by the sun in the darkening dusk.
黄昏的地平线
huang hun de di ping xian
The horizon at dusk,
划出一句离别
hua chu yi ju gao bie
Drew out your line of, "Farewell."
爱情进入永夜
ai qing jing ru yong ye
Love plunges into eternal night.
依然记得从你眼中滑落的泪伤心欲绝
yi ran ji de cong ni yan zhong hua luo de lei shang xin yu jue
I still remember the tears falling from your desolated eyes.
混乱中有种热泪烧伤的错觉
hun luan zhong you zhong re lei shao shang de cuo gan
In the confusion, there is an illusion of being burnt by the hot tears.
黄昏的地平线
huang hun de di ping xian
The horizon at dusk,
割断幸福喜悦
ge duan xing fu xi yue
Severed happiness and joy.
相爱已经幻灭
xiang ai yi jing hui mie
Love has already been destroyed.

Below is the Youtube video of the song 黄昏 Huang Hun - Dusk sang by Zhou Chuan Xiong.

Nike Big Hi White/Grey Colourways

Nike shoes are better distinguished by their swoosh symbol, now for some older pairs of mine, I have a really worn Nike Big Hi which is a very comfortable shoes, light and has arch support due to its high cut. Now these pair of shoes have been really worn almost everywhere I go, including of using it once to hike up Mt. Kinabalu, which is the tallest mountain in the South East Asia region.

I still keep this pair of Nike Big Hi, which comprises of a leather upper, grey and white in colour. It's swoosh symbol is made of patent leather, and it's still shining even through those muddy treks and walks in the jungle. I chose it to be my trekking pair due to its lightness.

Figure 1: Nike Big Hi.

Still I'm keen on keeping it as keepable as possible, so I decide to rest it a little and minimize the wear a little bit. So this is my pair which is shown in the figure below, yellowish sole due to muddy treks, still in good condition too, as expected of the swoosh brand.

Nike's high cuts are very comfortable, as having arch supports which really helps in supporting your ankle. Despite rocks which can cause some tears, the leather is still holding up. This is definitely a keeper and will last more longer in my collection. The leather details on the leather infact looks like elephant skin, interesting.

Figure 2: My pair of Nike Big Hi.

For Nikes, the high cuts such as the Dunk, Terminators and Nike Big are those collectibles which I am really interested in due to its history, maybe I'll post some history facts on those shoes. These Nike shoes are posted in very creative artistic colourways too and are amazingly comfortable. Definitely a plus for collectors.