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The Ramble on Luck, is it pressure... ?

Previously, I thought... "Gah! I'm lucky most of the times^^"
          But then most of the time, no,.. not most... It's just in me.. I don't believe in luck.

So I ponder about it : Why do the word "luck" comes out of my mouth so easily when I really don't believe in it. Coincidence too,.. not that I don't believe it but I believe that everything has it's reason so to call something coincidence is really unreasonable to me.

Yuuko from XXXHolic catch phrase which been quoted many times by her fans had it's truth..

Nothing in this world is a coincidence. Everything is Hitsuzen*.
(xxxHOLiC)

*Hitsuzen meaning inevitability, destiny, or fate, as being the driving force in the world

Since I believe in god,... or to be more precise, I'm a muslim and I believe in Allah, I know that everything in this world is fated. He planned it all. Of course, there are reasons for everything.

          Now I'm starting to crap and stray from what I originally want to say..

The thing is, it's bugging me a lot. The word "luck". This might be an unnecessary rambling but I just had to spit it out of my head once and for all.

By definition, LUCK means :

1.	events that are beyond control and seem subject to chance; fortune
2.	success or good fortune
3.	something considered to bring good luck

There are many thing in this world that could make me gone mad.. For instance, that simple word "luck". Haaaa~ I really don't know what am I to do with myself T^T.

          So, if luck means chance, then it's a good thing right? I'm not too sure~ we shouldn't really depend on chances alone afterall. The world is not too kind that they'll give out chances to everyone. What about the advice "take chances". Or the bad education of "take other people chance"?  Survival means taking chances. But what kind of chances do we take to remain a good person? Like I have that hope anymore... When it come to this, I wonder if taking other people chances is a bad thing.. It doesn't sound bad if you hear it in another point of view.

          For instance, someone who have the chance would be fortunate, right? In other words, lucky. And we call the person who didn't get it unfortunate or unlucky. But under some circumstances, the A person were not able to take up that chance at that moment so the B person took it. And the A side would say, B stole their chance. Well, then their unfortunate. But seldom people say that they're unlucky.Why? Maybe cause they got the chances in the first place. But B side would say that B is great at looking for chances. Would that be called fortunate? And can we substitute in the word and say "B, you're great at looking for luck!" It would sound odd indeed.

But then again, "chance" are not used in that way only. And giving situation, luck is not the right word probably.
If you're getting bored or complicated, or you think I'm crazy right now.. that that's fine. I already told that this is just one of the ramble that's been disturbing me so I need to spit it out. Who force you to read it in the first place? Haha

          How bout' the use of luck in cheer? Instead of saying "Good luck", shouldn't one say "Do your best! I'm rooting^^" or shorten it to just "Do your best", "Give all you got" and etc. That why I love the word "Ganbatte!!" Short, and simple.  It is a saying used to encourage people to try hard before a performance to say good luck.But then again, even that word had a little essence of luck. At least it literally means do your best, I guess~

Haa~ I wonder if I talk too much of nonsense....

I guess Ace's death really got into me T^T

Well, to those who actually read this until the very end, which I planned to be here.. Thanks a lot~ It would be better if you could help me by leaving some comments AND follow me^^

But then again, maybe you don't want to hear these rambling~ tee hee >,<

I'm gonnna study right now and pray for the best for mid-year!!!!! がんばりたい!!  がんばれます!! Luck is often not on my side.. not really.. I've been getting good fortune if it's not home related... so I'm not gonna depend on luck!! Everything is already fated but hardwork is not without results so I'll do my best and look forward to my result^^~

sources:

WIRED IN JAPAN: Do Your Best! Ganbatte! がんばって!

Dictionary : Luck

Very normal eyes

More like PERFECT !!!!!

          I didn't go to school today~ huuh... though there are many times I don't want to go, today is not one of those days~ I had co-curricular activities which I was looking forward to. But I have an appointment with the doctor so I had to go to the hospital instead. I felt bad for mom because she only had 2 payed leaves a year and she was saving it for my grandfather. But she had to use it today for me =.=ll.

          Well, according to the doctor (like every other doctor and optician have said), my eyes were PERFECTly fine. She had no idea what-so-ever as to why I had blurry eyes whenever I had migraine. Oh yea, I have migraine. She comfirmed it today~ So, she arrange for another appointment next month. I'll be going alone this time though. Mom can't afford another leave. That, I understand. It's better that way too. Though I'm supposed to be accompanied, but I felt much more comfortable if I go and see the doctor alone.

       Elle had no say in this matter. It's not really strange. He seldom had an opinion. Fritz on the other hand, as usual, poke his nose in this matter. He's soo over-concerned. He's making up assumption this and that... It's annoying but at the same time soothing. Can't really say that I hate his over reaction. His exaggeration calms me a whole lot!

          And so, since Elle kept quite, Fritz being hysterical, and myself being myself (not doing anything much but worry endlessly), LaRich and Dev suggested that I should surf the internet. Maybe I'll get some clue~ Good thing I have those two. Cause' sometimes I forgot their existence since I am much more closer to Elle and Fritz always butts in.

Thus, we surf the following sites :

I see blurry lines when I get migraines
Vision problems
Chronic headaches, dizziness and blurry visions
Blurred Visions
Blurred Vision and Headache
Migraine headache in children and adolescent

So that's what I got. 

          I could only think that maybe I only have migraine headache. And what my aunts and teacher said were WRONG. Migraine can be severe. They told me not. This aren't the best news to calm me down but at least it's much more assuring~ Haixx....

And now I'm thinking, 'This is seriously bad'.

praying for the best, hoping for the best, NOT prepared for the worst just yet.
but willing to accept what-ever~

Making your own Kaleidoscope

Lately, I have an interest in these things... I just haven't really decided if I want to make my own yet..

Be Dazzled: Kaleidoscope

Main Contents

You will need : 

• Paper towel tube cut eight inches (20 centimeters) long
• Clear plastic report cover
• Ruler
• Pen or marker
• Paring knife or art utility knife
• Four-inch (ten-centimeter) squares (one each) of black construction paper, plastic wrap, and waxed paper
• Scissors
• Rubber band
• Clear tape
• Colored transparent beads, small sequins, and shiny confetti
• Stickers and wrapping paper

HERE’S HOW

1. Draw an 8-by-4-inch (20-by-10-centimeter) rectangle on the report cover. Cut it out. Draw three lines across the rectangle as shown.

 

2. Fold the plastic along the lines to form a triangular shape. The quarter-inch (.6-centimeter) strip goes on the outside. Tape the strip along the edge so it stays closed.

 

3. Slide the plastic triangle into the paper towel roll.

 

4. Turn the paper towel tube on one end. Trace a circle around it on the construction paper. Poke a hole through the center of the circle and tape it over one end of the tube.

 

5. Place a square of plastic wrap on the other end of the tube. Press down to create a pouch in the end of the plastic triangle. Put some beads, sequins, and confetti in the pouch.

 

6. Place a square of waxed paper over the pouch. Stretch the rubber band over both the waxed paper and the plastic wrap. Be sure it’s on tight so nothing spills out!

 

7. Trim the corners of the squares. Decorate the outside of the paper towel roll with stickers or wrapping paper.

   

8. Hold the tube up to one eye and look through it. Turn it and watch your own light show!

WHY?

Light travels in a straight line through empty space, but when it bumps into an object, it changes direction. Some shiny surfaces, like the plastic report cover or a mirror, send or reflect light back to you. (Think of a ball bouncing off a wall.) The sides of the plastic tube inside the kaleidoscope reflect the beads, sequins, and confetti. The reflections bounce back and forth from side to side creating multiple images. When you turn the kaleidoscope, the pieces move, and you see a different design.

Text by Laura Daily

Illustrations by David Bamundo


source :  http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/funscience/be-dazzled/

other related sites :

How to make a kaleidoscope

How To Make A Kaleidoscope