why wy?

I bought a kaffir lime plant over the weekend, which I nicknamed Mr Pointy (Buffy reference anyone?). I had to work, so I left it in the car for the whole day, which is definite cruelty to a dog/cat/baby, but I guess plants don't have rights or spokespeople. I hope it survives through winter.

I was wondering about my reaction to an incident a couple of weeks ago, the incident being - a friend's significant other accidentally deleted all his mp3s, 6 years worth. My reaction was stunned silence, a feeling of this sudden, massive, yawning hole. I honestly did not know how to react. It worries me, that losing your entire music collection ranks high on my list of catastrophes. Because at the end of the day, it's not that important, really, compared to the big dramas of life and death.

Having said that, I believe some things just can't be shared in a relationship - toothbrushes (unless it's just for one night), underwear and computers.

Here's some classic Dave Barry on men, women and good looks. You have to register, but it's free.

and the killer line of the week

Even our great gahmen treats Singlish like some bastard stepdaughter who keeps asking for pocket money.

from lifeatngeeann, on how to speak singlish properly. It's brilliant.