1+1 is 11 http://minliank09.kiswrites.org Minlian One and Only in the World Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:53:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [008] Golden Dung People perceive things differently. The same thing in the sky could seen as a UFO or a dense area of clouds. The same facial expression could hint at care or pity, the same generous action could appear true or false. They say that a cognitive label on events (how we decide ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/06/03/008-golden-dung/ [007] Disgust. "It is my observation that in Korea, actions that would be considered cheating in the states, are common." Well my compliments to you for the delicate wording. I was just thinking the other day: just how many people (or more specifically, TEACHERS) had said this or something similar during the past 8 ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/04/17/007-disgust/ [007] Encounter with the Genie April 5th, 2008 [007] One fine morning, while pondering upon the course of her life, Cathy stumbled across a certain shoe. It was a magical shoe; Cathy knew this at first sight, because it was kindly labeled “Magical” with a tag. So, as any right-minded person would do, she picked it ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/04/05/007-encounter-with-the-genie/ [006] After-effects March 20th, 2008 [006] Chair: The next issue to be debated will be on the question of the Academic Overload Crisis. Would the main submitter of the following resolution please approach the podium? (The delegation of Cathy-Minlian approaches the podium) Chair: Delegate, please read out the clauses. 1. Calls upon measures to increase ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/03/20/006-after-effects/ [005] Perfectionism March 19th, 2008 [005] Observe the picture above. It is that of an ancient Chinese pottery replica I've seen in Beijing last year. The Chinese are well known for their delicate and ornate artifacts. But take a closer look; you will see that the golden paint has been carelessly dabbed ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/03/19/005-perfectionism/ [004] Rest March 6th, 2008 [004] The extreme workload due to the upcoming BEIMUN made me forget how much I really liked participating in MUN conferences. Finishing the report took heroic sacrifices of God given sleep and Grade Point Averages, and I'm glad its done. We leave for Beijing on the 12th of ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/03/06/004-peace/ [003] Shutdown March 2nd, 2008 [003] Sometimes when you have so many things to do or so many factors to consider,you experience a "shutdown" of the mind. Like how a computer might shut down when ordered to execute more programs than it can handle. In this way, people and computers are in common-- ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/03/02/003-shutdown/ [002] The Game of Life February 24th, 2008 [002] On my third year playing soccer, I came across an obvious but subtle truth; that I really love this "simply complicated" sport. Since the season began two weeks ago, I found myself increasingly consumed in the sport, and it wasn't long until it occurred to me that ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/02/24/002-the-game-of-life/ [001] 1st Step February 24th, 2008 [001] They say that the first step is always the most important and most difficult of all stages. The first day of the year, the first step of a baby, the first attempt of a video game, or the first goal in a soccer ... http://minliank09.kiswrites.org/2008/02/24/001-1st-step/