Iyaz – Get Away (Song Review)
Posted by Gallivanter in Music Reviews on 19. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments
The chorus of the song samples Enya’s Orinoco Flow, and that might not be such a bad thing. Iyaz’s previous song that I blogged about was sampled after Janet Jackson’s Again. I think the selections for sampling is a very interesting choice and despite the success of the original tracks, I never expect someone would [...]
In Laws Survival Kit
Posted by Gallivanter in Relationship on 09. Sep, 2009 | 14 Comments
I have survived the process of my in-laws accepting me as family. Here are some of my thoughts when you’re meeting your future in-laws, especially for the first time.
1. Being polite is important. Don’t be an arrogant showoff. Always respect them.
2. Always know that there will be cultural differences between the families, because of the different [...]
Being a Slob
Posted by Gallivanter in Men, Thoughts on 15. Apr, 2009 | 8 Comments
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I’m a slob who occasionally do some cleaning up. I believe in the rule that if you take stuff and then put it back at the same place, there won’t be any problem. LOL.
It’s not that I love mess but I’m OK with it. You know what they say about slobs, they are twice as likely to [...]
20 Relationship Decrees
Posted by Gallivanter in Relationship on 05. Dec, 2008 | 20 Comments
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1 – We are captivated to others for a plethora of reasons, just assess your possible partner as you would a friend.
2 – We have dissimilar impressions about relationships, know each other’s beliefs.
3 – In the beginning of a relationship, don’t obscure sex with love.
4 – A relationship is not a guessing game, know your needs and verbalize.
5 – Inside and outside the relationship - common respectfulness.
6 – You’re a [...]
Fundamental Life Lessons from Bon Jovi
Posted by Gallivanter in Bon Jovi on 28. Oct, 2008 | 6 Comments
Jon Bon Jovi, now that’s a fairytale come true. He started off sweeping floors at a recording studio, 25 years later, Bon Jovi is one of the biggest rock band on the planet, selling over 120 million records worldwide.
1. “Success is falling nine times and getting up ten.”
When the going gets tough, giving up is [...]
The Fear of Failure
Posted by Gallivanter in Thoughts on 27. Nov, 2007 | 7 Comments
It does not allow us to reach our full potential. We play safe in a world that is rapidly leaving its culture. If you are not bold enough to fail, your success level will remain very low. Don’t undervalue the power to recover from failure. Think of the escaped opportunities. You may lead a moderately [...]
Is Age a Factor in a Relationship?
Posted by Gallivanter in Relationship on 01. Nov, 2007 | 12 Comments
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Is age really an issue? 4 years? 8 years? We do sometimes carry around these age difference fears. In fact, the age difference is an issue, whether or not it should be – eventually this is going to be a deal breaker. So, enjoy the ride and forget about rejection.
In the long run she wants [...]
