Clutter and Niches: Claymore: Half-Human, Half-Monster

Clutter and Niches: Claymore: Half-Human, Half-Monster

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Gallon, Litre, and Pint

Math meant daily puzzles we come across with. For some adults, this could still be baffling. I believe it's not necessary to memorize, it's always accessible in books, anyway. Yet, why not keep in mind what is as peanut as gallon, litre and pint? Try it and never refer to textbook next time for basic conversion:

1 litre is approximately 2 pints.

1 gallon is approximately 4 1/2 litre.

1 gallon is approximately 8 pints.

These are not for math majors nor engineering students. Just a quick clue when the need for instant conversion arise.

Reference: Kenneth's worksheet in Math.

Karim's Queries

Q: If you were the driver, who would you choose between your mom and dad to sit next to you?

A: I'd have my mom sit on my dad's lap so they could both sit next to me.

Karim: Good thinking. Now, if you are to choose between your boyfriend and your mom, who would you want to sit next to you?

A:My boyfriend.

Karim yelled. Teasing:

Q: How could you choose your boyfriend over your mom? I wouldn't do that!

A: I'm sure my dad's going to pick her up.

Children are fond of conditional questions. And they love reasonings beyond the usual. Perhaps if a kid asked you those queries, you'd be able to give more creative answers. As for me, those were instant thoughts I managed to pull- reasoning came next. Try to think of more out-of-the-box responses. Or next time, challenge them with your own mind-boggling queries.

Overgeneralization

Come on. We are all probably guilty of overgeneralizing. It's a human brain mechanism, a system of processing things we sense and perceive. An instance,

"In India, the caste system is still prevalent, as with the rest of Asian countries (see wiki). But I wouldn't forget how shocked my colleague was upon learning that the word 'kabayan' is not a class in a society. Funnier still, that a Pakistan national would call me 'kabayan'."

I came to know later on that they thought of the word 'kabayan' as a societal label as per the talk I had with two Pakistanis. So I clarified, 'kabayan' translates 'we belong to the same country.' I prayed they'd undertand, but I only got blank stares.

Cultural misunderstanding is frustrating at times. If only I could speak the languages they know, I might be able to explain things easily. Yet, I believe the Babel linguistic chaos has a good effect: diversity. It's just something we have to live with.

Adieu. (I'm late for work.haha)

I've been meaning to write a story on this two months ago, I didn't have the time. I'll look for more instances like these and put them together. May I find the time to fulfill this promise..hehe

My Relationship Code

1. Discuss a problem only with someone who can help.
2. Silence and smile speak enough for new acquaintances.
3. Give five minutes to any speaker,then decide to continue listening or not.
4. Sow much, expect less.
5. Say no to gossip, either by word or gesture.
6. Forget not a friend's & a family member's birthday. Make sure to make good memories on this day.
7. Just use "I love you" when you mean it.
8. Listening is gold. Be selective.
9. Shatter no one's ego. Punch moderately.
10. Hostility and affection are just for special someones.
11. Never hasten to speak one's mind.
12. Reserve long narratives to thy journal, praises and sentiments to thy God.
13. Modify, add, or lessen the statements in this code as I please.

Mist

Why,you know what tomorrow holds for you?
Aren't we like mist that appears a little while?
Vanishing without notice, alas, not a warn!
Would we know if we'll have any good fortune?

Of penury in store for us, have we a tad clue?

How foolish it is to brag of the next days,
Pointless still to feel uneasy of what's ahead!
Wearing out thy souls of things yet undone?
Nor brooding over gloom and doom 'not of now'?

Isn't it rather better to depend on grace,
Humble oneself and patiently wait,
Don't you trust that our Maker suffice,
When in darkness, would he deny thy light?