Being Happy

We get asked this a lot, "What is the purpose of Life?", or "What are we living for?"
In the past, I have said many things such as school, family... but until recently, I have found the answer that I have been looking for, and answer that feels right, finally.
"I live for myself." Yes, obvious enough? It took my 20 so years to figure this one out. Why live life for anything else other than your own? You've only have one shot at this, "Life is not a dressed rehearsal." Go ahead, be who you want to be, don't let any one tell you different!

You can live yourself according to what other people tell you, but if you mess it up, you're going to end up with nothing but regret. But, if you take charge of your life and follow your heart, even if you come across misfortune, at least you could say you've gave it your best shot, and theres nothing to be ashamed of at al.

Sure, school, family, or work is important, but that is only a PART of your life. Make sure you keep balance in all of those, and make sure "YOU" make the most part of it. How could you tell you are actually living your life for yourself? Try this. Look yourself in the mirror and give yourself a bright smile. Can you? It sounds really simple, but really, go try it out. Not so easy now eh is it?

Theres a part of us that knows the answer to what we're living for. Make sure you listen to it. Make your life worth while living. It's not about other people, its about nobody else but yourself.

Be Happy =)

2nd batch of Cigars

No I'm not a man yet. Only an aspiring gentlemen. The art of cigar smoking is more than it is to the eye; and to the ears.  I've realized that many do paint us and cigarette smokers with the same brush. Its not. Its like saying to someone drinking a 40 year old malt whiskey "omg you drink, you're an alcoholic!" Just like drinking beer and drinking wine is not the same thing. "ITS LOT DA SAM FING (with asian accent)!!!"

Gentlemen (and ladies), I shall educate you on the refined art of cigar smoking. But first you must abandon your prejudice against smoking and tobacco abuse stories you may have in mind because "ITS LOT DA SAM...." okay, you get the point.

Instead of writing about how each cigar tastes like, like i'm doing a wine tasting review, I'm going to write a little bit about how I enjoy every cigar as a hobby. Writing a little "Food for thought".
By no means I'm an expert in cigar aging and smoking, but one thing I know is to apprecieate things in life. That's why people live; to live, not to survive.
Smoke what you like, like what you smoke.
Do what you like, like what you do.

First Month of Cigars

I've started from cigars from the convenient store that costs $2-3, to real cigars that costs $4 and above. It's been a long journey I've come and I'm glad I've made quite some progress.
Cigars are just like wine, the source, the storage, the utensils, the mood and food pairings are crucial for enjoying a great cigar. There was a time when I doubted myself, I wasn't sure if cigars were the thing for me. The first few tasted really bad, and I feel light headed afterward. However with a few adjustments here and there, I have burnt into this new hobby; not habit.
What do I mean? Just like wine, most of the time when people don't like the taste, its mostly because it tastes bitter, acidic, and it stings the mouth. The same goes, its actually the temperature of the wine, the quality of the wine, the glass you drink it in and the food you're pairing it with.
Anyway, these are some notable cigars I've tried. With every cigar I've had, it was a great time with a great story along with it.

At a LCDH, Yorkville. After you buy your cigar from this place, you get a seat at their patio, and they'll serve you water/cuban espresso for free. Just a couple of bucks more per cigar, and you get a good cigar, good spot to relax, good drink to accompany you for a great afternoon =)
Irene: "越來越有男人味了"

One of the first cigars I've bought from a new Cigar store, JJ's Smoke Shop. Humble friendly owners, very helpful. The quality of their cigars are superb! great construction, perfect humidity and aging. The oils on each cigar gives them a great seal of quality. The taste of this cigar is alright, extremely affordable only $4 a stick. I can't wait to get my hands on the other cigars from the other lines.

Romeo y Julieta No.2 Tubo from a great friend Alex Nishta who just went for a trip to Cuba. I told him what I wanted through telepathy and my order came threw within a week. I highly suspect the ones on the left are fakes, but they still taste good. RyJ cigars are usually mild, smooth smoke, creamy. The 4 on the left are from Cuba, the one on the right is from a local store here in Toronto.

There has been ups and downs through this first month journey, but I've come to love this more and more. Its something that I really enjoy and I hope my friends could experience this with me as well, properly.

NEW HOBBY 第二弾、よしいいい！！

Let's see how long this Hobby will last.
Don't get me wrong, I still write with my good pens (mostly about my new hobby though =P), but not as much.
I haven't been spending as much time with my Tea and Pens, cause I just spend most of my time reading/research on my new hobby.

Thank you Lawrence, who introduced me to Ross in AZ, who gave me my first COHIBA CLUB. It was dry but I enjoyed it. In two weeks time, I've went full speed with this new hobby.

LYRICS - Saturday

ITS SATURDAY SATURDAY

yes, today is Saturday, stuck at school studying instead of partyin'

fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun ...

LYRICS - Invasion

This song is dedicated to my friend Reuben, who is graduating from his National Service soon.

If you want your blood to be pumping everytime you have a simulation, think of this song =)

(don't have to watch all of it...)

LYRICS - H&MC PRIDE

After thinking about what to write, as in with my new pens, so I could actually practice and improve on my handwriting, I ended up with song lyrics.
I thought about copying poems/haiku, famous quotes, the Bible...
and none of these I actually felt like writing for the extended future, so I thought I might write about the translated Jap songs that I really liked, so I can actually get to know what they mean.
The first song + Random Scribble with my new pens

My favourite J-Pop/J-Rock of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKtdBYM4PuQ

High & Mighty Color - Pride