The World At Large

I have moved

theworldatlarge — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:45:13 +0000

Farewell 3 years of erratic blogging. Continuing to keep you posted at huanbun.tumblr.com

How are dog people and cat people different?

theworldatlarge — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 04:18:38 +0000

It turns out that the “dog people” — based on how people identified themselves, not on what animals they actually own — tend to be more social and outgoing, whereas “cat people” tend to be more neurotic but “open,” which means creative, philosophical, or nontraditional in this context.

Dog people scored significantly higher on extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness measures, and lower on neuroticism and openness than cat people, the survey found. The effect persisted regardless of gender of the respondent.

“Once you know the findings, it kind of falls into place,” Gosling said. “You think, ‘of course, agreeableness and extraversion — dogs are companionable, they hang out, they like to be with you, they like your company, whereas cats like it for as long as they want it, and then they’re off.”

http://articles.cnn.com/2010-01-13/health/cat.dog.personality_1_cat-people-dog-neuroticism?_s=PM:HEALTH

Are you a dog or cat person?

Reliving my Childhood

theworldatlarge — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:34:02 +0000

Only gripe is that iPhone’s too tiny. Another reason why we all need an iPad!

Starter for Ten

theworldatlarge — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:01:44 +0000

Close to the heart

theworldatlarge — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:38:14 +0000

“They spoke very little of their mutual feelings: pretty phrases and warm attentions being probably unnecessary between such tried friends.”

Thomas Hardy Far from the Madding Crowd

“And then she frowned, and shook her head, then put her arms around him once more, pressing her face into his shoulder, making a noise that sounded almost like rage.
‘What’s up?’ he asked.
‘Nothing. Oh, nothing. Just…’ She looked up at him. ‘I thought I’d finally got rid of you.’
‘I don’t think you can.’ he said”

“What are you going to do with your life?” In one way or another it seemed that people had been asking her this forever; teachers, her parents, friends at three in the morning, but the question had never seemed this pressing and still she was no nearer an answer… “Live each day as if it’s your last’, that was the conventional advice, but really, who had the energy for that? What if it rained or you felt a bit glandy? It just wasn’t practical. Better by far to be good and courageous and bold and to make difference. Not change the world exactly, but the bit around you. Cherish your friends, stay true to your principles, live passionately and fully and well. Experience new things. Love and be loved, if you ever get the chance.”

David Nicholls One day

500 days of summer

theworldatlarge — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:06:10 +0000

Summer: Ok. I, like being on my own. I think relationships are messy and people’s feelings get hurt. Who needs it? We’re young, we live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world; might as well have fun while we can and, save the serious stuff for later.

Quirky cute things

theworldatlarge — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:12:55 +0000

How very true

theworldatlarge — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:56:04 +0000

There’s a little truth behind every ‘just kidding’, a little curiosity behind every ‘just wondering’, a little knowledge behind every ‘I don’t know’, and a little emotion behind every ‘I don’t care’.

Let’s go to Croatia

theworldatlarge — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:13:43 +0000

Pictures from fotopedia.

Weekend fancies

theworldatlarge — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:26:13 +0000

1 ) http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/jul/04/one-day-david-nicholls-review … i want to read this one!

2) i want taylor swift’s album

3) i want to finish darjeeling express

4) i want to be part of the meals-on-wheels program

5) i want that mulberry bag!

6) i want a good and user-friendly camera

7) i wish i had someone who was a walking wikipedia

….. and i don’t want monday to come:(