Is HIV cureable?
Not for now. But it can be treated. We've come to a point whereby HIV-infected persons can still live full lives as long as they are regularly treated. This is a far cry from the 80's.
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How does pork taste like?
I have read that it tastes very similar to human meat.
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Do you think medicines for HIV should be made cheaper by the government?
A friend of mine was doing research on this. The price has gone down when it comes to outside vendors. Affordable, really, for a working adult, but still a significant cost.
I believe there are also subsidies by the government for HIV medications, and free treatment for needy patients.
Can they be cheaper? Yes. But HIV still has its stigma, and the percentage of HIV patients here is comparably low to other health issues like diabetes. There may be certain difficulties pushing funds to subsidize HIV medications further.
I believe there are also subsidies by the government for HIV medications, and free treatment for needy patients.
Can they be cheaper? Yes. But HIV still has its stigma, and the percentage of HIV patients here is comparably low to other health issues like diabetes. There may be certain difficulties pushing funds to subsidize HIV medications further.
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I like how you are so blunt like even if someone is your friend and you don't like something about them you will voice it out. but scolding them means you care for them genuinely right?
I've always believed keeping silent is the worst thing you can do to a friend.
When you see someone heading blindly towards the edge of a cliff, you have a choice to say something to at least make him pause, or say nothing and let him go.
When I keep silent, I have given up.
When you see someone heading blindly towards the edge of a cliff, you have a choice to say something to at least make him pause, or say nothing and let him go.
When I keep silent, I have given up.
But in the koran, being a gay is sin?
This would only be relevant to a Muslim, of which I am not.
When people say things like "I expected you to have a more malay accent" or "You look good for a malay" or "You don't act like other malays i know" or "Why are your boyfriends/friends all chinese I thought you're malay", what goes on in your head?
I grew up in an environment where the boundaries between races weren't as clearly defined as it is in Singapore. My best friends were from all over the world. I couldn't quite understand it. Sometimes it annoyed me. There's a lot of fixation about race and cultural identity here, and very much so with Malays. My biggest critics are Malays.
I've gotten over all that in recent years. I am standing, living proof, that I am a man of my own identity. My race, like my sexual orientation, is simply a matter of fact. If someone were to say 'A Malay cannot be like that,' well then I say, here I am.
I've gotten over all that in recent years. I am standing, living proof, that I am a man of my own identity. My race, like my sexual orientation, is simply a matter of fact. If someone were to say 'A Malay cannot be like that,' well then I say, here I am.
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YOU NEED A BLOG. THAT IS WHAT YOU NEED. that was an essay. Anyways I am in y2 FSV ngee ann and I feel lost in life already......
I used to have a blog. I stopped in 2009.
I was from FSV, graduating batch of 2008. Don't feel lost. I hated my time there. Too idealistic, too much hipster nonsense. Many thought they'd be acclaimed filmmakers the minute they graduated. Not many I know from my cohort are still in the film industry. I can count less than ten still running around on productions.
The best advice I can give is to find your voice. Find your purpose. Find your message. What is the message you want to tell people? What are your personal values? You may not know the answer now, or maybe you do, but it will change. You are young. Experience a lot of things. No role is below your dignity, even if it's cleaning dishes. All these life experiences are precious. These acquired wisdom will be the one that will truly define your voice and add value to your stories. When you have a voice, a message, and a story, you will not be limited to the medium of film.
I remember in lecture once, the lecturer stopped the class after viewing all our assignment films. He simply asked, "What are all you 18 year olds' doing making films about abortion, marriage and middle-age problems?"
In other words, we didn't have enough life experience to speak about these matters truthfully. It was very pretentious. Write what you know.
I was from FSV, graduating batch of 2008. Don't feel lost. I hated my time there. Too idealistic, too much hipster nonsense. Many thought they'd be acclaimed filmmakers the minute they graduated. Not many I know from my cohort are still in the film industry. I can count less than ten still running around on productions.
The best advice I can give is to find your voice. Find your purpose. Find your message. What is the message you want to tell people? What are your personal values? You may not know the answer now, or maybe you do, but it will change. You are young. Experience a lot of things. No role is below your dignity, even if it's cleaning dishes. All these life experiences are precious. These acquired wisdom will be the one that will truly define your voice and add value to your stories. When you have a voice, a message, and a story, you will not be limited to the medium of film.
I remember in lecture once, the lecturer stopped the class after viewing all our assignment films. He simply asked, "What are all you 18 year olds' doing making films about abortion, marriage and middle-age problems?"
In other words, we didn't have enough life experience to speak about these matters truthfully. It was very pretentious. Write what you know.
Do you think working as a freelancer in the photography industry will assure a sustainable income for someone
Yes, but don't rush into it.
For many years I slogged through the freelance market. A quick look at my CV, and you would think I've built quite a decent career for my age then. I did, but I was always broke.
I made a few mistakes:
One - Not understanding what business was. Throw away all you've heard about passion. You need to make money. You can do favors, and occasional pro bono work to get your foot in, but they should be calculated and decisive... not because you have to do your auntie a favor. These favors should benefit you and your business, and it will not always be financial.
Two - Not having a proper job, and instead should be treating my freelance work as sideline. Again, you need money. You need to support yourself financially on top of getting your business off the ground. You will lose sleep. You will feel stressed. You need to be disciplined and regimented, to put in hours each day building your business. This means your website, your research, your planning, and balancing your accounts. This is on top of your regular work. It is a long way before you can turn your freelance work into a full-time self-sustaining endeavor. I still know many professionals who have side-lines on top of their directing or creative work.
Three - The most important part of your work, is not your craft. It is how you handle relationships. You will quickly find yourself doing less photography, and more talking and meetings. I would argue learning to handle people is one of the most fundamental skills. And it transcends everything.
My flaw was I didn't have the patience for many of my clients. I could not be bothered with strangers. When they demanded too much, I simply brushed them away. It was either they do it my way or nothing. But I was young. I was idealistic. You provide a service for a client. You should be working WITH your client to figure out solutions.
You also need to learn how to separate your personal projects and commercial ones. You will worry about your artistic integrity. Don't worry. You can be fully creative with your personal projects. But for your commercial ones, it is rare you'll be given full liberty. Put the artists' ego aside.
Finally, money. It took me many years to finally understand money. When you receive your first job with a handsome amount of cash, divide this amount into different percentages. A large percentage of it should go back to your business account. This is your bank reserve for you to cover your overhead costs, or for future equipment purchases, or emergency work-related purposes. This MUST be the first thing you do. A much smaller percentage will be payment for your services. This money is now the one that you can spend.
To answer your question, yes, it is possible. Get a proper job. Do freelance as your sideline. It will take many years before you can go full-freelance. It will be long. It will be difficult. You must be very focused and determined
For many years I slogged through the freelance market. A quick look at my CV, and you would think I've built quite a decent career for my age then. I did, but I was always broke.
I made a few mistakes:
One - Not understanding what business was. Throw away all you've heard about passion. You need to make money. You can do favors, and occasional pro bono work to get your foot in, but they should be calculated and decisive... not because you have to do your auntie a favor. These favors should benefit you and your business, and it will not always be financial.
Two - Not having a proper job, and instead should be treating my freelance work as sideline. Again, you need money. You need to support yourself financially on top of getting your business off the ground. You will lose sleep. You will feel stressed. You need to be disciplined and regimented, to put in hours each day building your business. This means your website, your research, your planning, and balancing your accounts. This is on top of your regular work. It is a long way before you can turn your freelance work into a full-time self-sustaining endeavor. I still know many professionals who have side-lines on top of their directing or creative work.
Three - The most important part of your work, is not your craft. It is how you handle relationships. You will quickly find yourself doing less photography, and more talking and meetings. I would argue learning to handle people is one of the most fundamental skills. And it transcends everything.
My flaw was I didn't have the patience for many of my clients. I could not be bothered with strangers. When they demanded too much, I simply brushed them away. It was either they do it my way or nothing. But I was young. I was idealistic. You provide a service for a client. You should be working WITH your client to figure out solutions.
You also need to learn how to separate your personal projects and commercial ones. You will worry about your artistic integrity. Don't worry. You can be fully creative with your personal projects. But for your commercial ones, it is rare you'll be given full liberty. Put the artists' ego aside.
Finally, money. It took me many years to finally understand money. When you receive your first job with a handsome amount of cash, divide this amount into different percentages. A large percentage of it should go back to your business account. This is your bank reserve for you to cover your overhead costs, or for future equipment purchases, or emergency work-related purposes. This MUST be the first thing you do. A much smaller percentage will be payment for your services. This money is now the one that you can spend.
To answer your question, yes, it is possible. Get a proper job. Do freelance as your sideline. It will take many years before you can go full-freelance. It will be long. It will be difficult. You must be very focused and determined
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will date a chinese or malay?
When a compatible one appears before me, I will go ahead.
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i love the way you write. it resonates with my thoughts. its realistic and you never sugar-coat your words.
Thank you. Keep those questions coming in.
you are so wise but they lifestyle you publicise online makes people think otherwise!
You flatter me. But it is always better to be thought a fool than having to live up to another person's expectations... especially if they have no bearing on your life.
Looking like an idiot has its perks.
Looking like an idiot has its perks.
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you know people always have something to look out for, like continuing their education or getting married. you are working right now and you can't get married in sg. So what are you looking forward to in life? you are done with everything and lived life to the fullest!
Getting married never was one of my goals in life. I have had little to no interest to get married. At this point of time, while the idea of being in a relationship does cross my mind, it isn't a necessity and I do not consider it a high priority.
The average lifespan of a person now is 80 years old. I am 27 years old. I have 53 years left, theoretically. This is the same time span of me living the length of my current age twice (27 x 2 = 54yo).
What am I worried for? Nothing. I have time. I do have goals right up to the next ten years, but I work towards it every day. I used to think I had to achieve something significant when I hit 25, now I realize it is silly and unrealistic. Many people hit their peak in their 40s, 50s, sometimes 60s. Age should not be an indicator. Your goal should instead be definite and clear. Not, "Be X by Y age". It is meaningless.
Education, is very important for me. To be able to learn everyday is something that gets me going. I like sharing my experiences with the younger men. I grew up needing to find my own mentors. This is my way of giving back.
I'm in the process of learning new skills and trade whenever I have free time. Though I am quite private about this matter. I've learned constant effort, no matter how small, is much better than one huge effort every once in a while. Keep learning. This is what pushes me on.
The average lifespan of a person now is 80 years old. I am 27 years old. I have 53 years left, theoretically. This is the same time span of me living the length of my current age twice (27 x 2 = 54yo).
What am I worried for? Nothing. I have time. I do have goals right up to the next ten years, but I work towards it every day. I used to think I had to achieve something significant when I hit 25, now I realize it is silly and unrealistic. Many people hit their peak in their 40s, 50s, sometimes 60s. Age should not be an indicator. Your goal should instead be definite and clear. Not, "Be X by Y age". It is meaningless.
Education, is very important for me. To be able to learn everyday is something that gets me going. I like sharing my experiences with the younger men. I grew up needing to find my own mentors. This is my way of giving back.
I'm in the process of learning new skills and trade whenever I have free time. Though I am quite private about this matter. I've learned constant effort, no matter how small, is much better than one huge effort every once in a while. Keep learning. This is what pushes me on.
Would you mix well with friends that don't smoke and drink?
Yes. My habits of smoking and drinking are of my own. Nobody has to partake in it just because I do it.
Will you date a caucasian?
No.
i just came out to my friends. what is the first step i should do to get to know more people in our circle? should i download jack'd?
You can if you want to. Just know what you're looking for. It is a platform, and a platform is only as good as how you use it.
You can also simply follow all the other gay men on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or even drop by the clubs. Understand though, that by mixing with the people in the clubs, you're only going to, more or less, be mixing with people whose lives heavily revolve around alcohol and nightlife. I wouldn't recommend having friends who are exclusively involved in nightlife. Broaden your horizons.
Always remember that if the only common thing between you and another person is sexual orientation, reflect on your friendship.
You can also simply follow all the other gay men on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or even drop by the clubs. Understand though, that by mixing with the people in the clubs, you're only going to, more or less, be mixing with people whose lives heavily revolve around alcohol and nightlife. I wouldn't recommend having friends who are exclusively involved in nightlife. Broaden your horizons.
Always remember that if the only common thing between you and another person is sexual orientation, reflect on your friendship.
For the entertainment of the Singapore gay community at large
Then it is an unproductive endeavour.
Flank your thighs more. Wear shorter shorts.
For whose entertainment?
You have big sexy thighs
Thank you
你以为你很好笑啊。haha jkjk.😑
Am I not?
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Jaden
how did u know xuan?
He fell into my arms.
WHAT IF YOU'RE STRAIGHT?
What if?
why sure?
I think there are more important things to think about whenever it comes to compatibility. Height does not rank very highly for me.
example you're 165cm tall. will you date someone of height 180?
Sure.
cause all that you are is all that I ever need ;) ❤
Anonymously flirting isn't going to get you anywhere.
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Saiful
Can born in 1997 enter even though have not pass birthdate yet?
You must be 18 and above.
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