tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.comments2023-05-22T21:18:57.963+08:00stainedhead: thoughts on traveling the worldstainedheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08496123294492776180noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-19128675842647371292013-07-07T17:11:59.936+08:002013-07-07T17:11:59.936+08:00People with money don't ride on public transpo...People with money don't ride on public transport ... don't believe me, okay here is a study...<br /><br />http://www.apta.com/resources/statistics/Documents/transit_passenger_characteristics_text_5_29_2007.pdf<br /><br /><br />a few do ... but if you can afford the flexibility of personal transport, you take it. what is more flexible than a bike?stainedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496123294492776180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-30047377052905184042013-07-07T13:37:13.687+08:002013-07-07T13:37:13.687+08:00"An advanced city is not a place where the po..."An advanced city is not a place where the poor move about in cars, rather it's where even the rich use public transportation" - Enrique Peñalosa, Mayor of Bogotá 1998-2001Rizalhttp://www.rizalalmashoor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-67443996901518398352013-06-22T18:50:13.095+08:002013-06-22T18:50:13.095+08:00I completely agreed with your thoughts in this pos...I completely agreed with your thoughts in this post. Have you ever heard about "truly Asian"? Those uncivilized drivers are the best described as "truly Asian drivers with no respect and manner" :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-32792119792940139982013-06-17T03:45:14.591+08:002013-06-17T03:45:14.591+08:00Happy to read you again! Like your way of thinking...Happy to read you again! Like your way of thinking!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02036084819364209693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-64010071478931343772013-05-03T13:13:25.957+08:002013-05-03T13:13:25.957+08:00Stainedhead, thanks for the reply ... will check o...Stainedhead, thanks for the reply ... will check out hungryghost ... looking forward to see how your bike turns out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-24857923003752352592013-05-03T12:08:38.556+08:002013-05-03T12:08:38.556+08:00still waiting ... progress has been slow ... sam ...still waiting ... progress has been slow ... sam seems busy with the election.<br /><br />if you are looking for a builder check out hungryghost in puchong, joe is very professional and hits dates when he makes a commitment. his work is very solid, i own two of his bikes.stainedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496123294492776180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-54410089582250841112013-05-03T11:37:03.006+08:002013-05-03T11:37:03.006+08:00I'm new to KL and searching for a cafe racer ....I'm new to KL and searching for a cafe racer ... any updates on yours? Are you working with SBM? - ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-34446756746248678532013-01-31T21:19:57.226+08:002013-01-31T21:19:57.226+08:00When can I come for dinner? :-) - A.When can I come for dinner? :-) - A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-59361662537031799442012-12-27T12:06:51.567+08:002012-12-27T12:06:51.567+08:00Ah, the key word there is “should”. You mentioned ...Ah, the key word there is “should”. You mentioned that women should be respected no matter what they wore. But are they? Reality and idealism are separated by a vast ocean of ‘ifs’ and ‘shoulds’. <br /><br />Along with respect, let me also introduce the word modesty (defined by Dictionary.com as “regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.”) Culture, upbringing, and gender biases however resulted in a marked difference to the definition of decency. To me, decency and modesty are the common factors leading to respect. <br /><br />Agreed on the point of identity. But why is it no one questions if someone carries an LV bag (I prefer prada actually), wears a star, a cross or whatsoever but people questions (sometimes rather bluntly) when a Muslim lady wears jeans, long-sleeved shirt and tudung on a beach and she gets mauled and goes through extensive security checks at the airport when her non-tudung friends of the same faith were allowed to stroll past unchecked? The other day, I read a Facebook post of a Muslim guy friend who was put through extreme airport checks simply on the basis of his name which carries a ‘Muhammad’ at the front coupled with his few weeks old beard. Why is it an American or European with the same beard was allowed to go through the same airport unchecked or with less stringent checks? That’s the reality of the prejudices surrounding our religion. <br /><br />So excuse us if we are a tad defensive. The tudung may cover our modesty, but it does not cover our minds, our humanity, our intelligence, nor our rights to express our identity without the shroud of prejudices. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-68496354412594978152012-12-27T09:48:36.896+08:002012-12-27T09:48:36.896+08:00the other way to look at this is ...
why are wome...the other way to look at this is ...<br /><br />why are women not respected unless they cover themselves? women should be respected for whether they are in bikini or burqa. they should have freedom of choice in all things in life, just as men should. why should a woman not be safe at all times?<br /><br />identity is another thing. visible signs of group identity are core to group cohesion. if wearing a t-shirt, carrying an LV bag or waving a flag allows you to make a statement, you should be free to do it. wearing a star, cross or scarf are the same, just a different group identity.<br /><br />someone might even choose to tattoo themselves, or not to, both could be concise choices to declare themselves inside or outside a group. embracing a group, especially if someone felt as though they were an outsider inside their preferred group, could be shown with visible signs... i am thinking about gang-bangers with neck tattoos -- but anything that shows someone is "good" or "real" would be the same. stainedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496123294492776180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-27530629205836328762012-12-26T11:27:11.422+08:002012-12-26T11:27:11.422+08:00I was in the midst of sharpening my claws when I r...I was in the midst of sharpening my claws when I read para 3 about how some women wore the tudung due to requests and not desire and wondered what type of pathetic tudung women you’ve met to give such a lame answer but your para on how some women wore the tudung to keep more of herself private redeemed you (a tad). For me, wearing the tudung was a conscious choice I made. It’s a part of my identity and a declaration to the world: “Look I respect myself enough to keep myself private”. Just like how some non-believers felt that Muslim women who wore the tudung are conservative and restricted, we, practicing Muslim women too wondered why some women choose to dress like sluts and then wondered why men don’t treat them with respect. <br /><br />~ tudung women you met in Bali~<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-69596378941520513622012-07-20T13:27:04.814+08:002012-07-20T13:27:04.814+08:00golightly wild thinggolightly wild thingstainedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496123294492776180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-213676936347338372012-07-19T18:36:48.759+08:002012-07-19T18:36:48.759+08:00May the new chapter bring you joy and happinessMay the new chapter bring you joy and happinessLula Maehttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fkNcP-G853w/UAH73DR33TI/AAAAAAAAT_0/pREht9GNd_E/s1600/mouse.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-16641169850729831182012-04-09T15:28:58.332+08:002012-04-09T15:28:58.332+08:00how eloquently you put that thought down. my exact...how eloquently you put that thought down. my exact sentiment about thoughts shared here on cyberspace. thank you for sharing your thoughts here. looking for more.koolmokcikZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432832592942482359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-7457908971966270552012-04-07T22:01:41.911+08:002012-04-07T22:01:41.911+08:00wishing you all the bestwishing you all the bestkoolmokcikZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432832592942482359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-12758038953602417642011-12-28T15:02:47.049+08:002011-12-28T15:02:47.049+08:00Life is good if we know how to enjoy it :-)Life is good if we know how to enjoy it :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-70984011220954207982011-12-26T20:32:04.144+08:002011-12-26T20:32:04.144+08:00This family would have loved having you ... If you...This family would have loved having you ... If you agree ... We even want to have you every year from next year on ... That's a promise ... Just knowk the door and I will be there to open it ... :-) P, A, J & MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-15360091507277514332011-12-26T03:40:11.728+08:002011-12-26T03:40:11.728+08:00I love both quotes in this post. I really need tho...I love both quotes in this post. I really need those to boost up my strengths to go on with my challenging life. Thanks for sharing them. They like a Christmas or New Year gift or spirit for me :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-11272363889303835472011-12-26T03:32:51.964+08:002011-12-26T03:32:51.964+08:00Wish I was there too...Wish I was there too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-25364131905374606152011-12-25T19:39:31.305+08:002011-12-25T19:39:31.305+08:00Going off to an island is what I will definitely t...Going off to an island is what I will definitely to relief the pressure months that I can't escape. The burden reliefs as soon as I see the beautiful beach, sceneries and friendly people to welcome me to be part of their life temporarily. Pushing ourselves to do something that is not come from our sincere is worthless. A festival is about on how we celebrate it spiritually but not being present to a party physically. Prayers and thoughts of the loved one are much more worth it. Think about it! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-30842747197914531602011-12-25T17:14:44.534+08:002011-12-25T17:14:44.534+08:00Merry ChristmasMerry ChristmaskoolmokcikZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432832592942482359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-42288834002645949072011-12-25T01:21:49.510+08:002011-12-25T01:21:49.510+08:00Personally, a festival should be celebrated spirit...Personally, a festival should be celebrated spiritually but not physically. Heart is the best mechanism to decide what should we do during this holiday. Spirit and hearts should work together to execute it sincerely. That's the best way how to celebrate a festival to me. I am honestly understand how you feel and why you made this choice. What is the most important thing between our presence in a family gathering and sincere sacrifictions or prayers for them? Again, it is a matter choice and understanding :-) Enjoy your solo holiday, Mr. Author! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-83098363651672981652011-11-04T16:47:16.512+08:002011-11-04T16:47:16.512+08:00by the way i think he said 'ta ma de hun tan&#...by the way i think he said 'ta ma de hun tan'. it means motherf*cking idiot/bastard.Alan againnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-970366300181279572011-10-31T15:25:09.861+08:002011-10-31T15:25:09.861+08:00hahahahaha! gosh i wish i was there when you did t...hahahahaha! gosh i wish i was there when you did that!Alan Shorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35152562.post-58654823699565872032011-09-29T01:37:41.860+08:002011-09-29T01:37:41.860+08:00Life is temporary journey and it is what it is. Le...Life is temporary journey and it is what it is. Let's give a special room in our hearts for the people whom we love throughout the journey. Keep them alive forever through our prayers and thoughts...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com