i want to update this blog because i feel like typing on the laptop, but i dont know what to write about. im not feeling happy enough to make this entry sound happy, neither am i going to write something that will bore everyone to death. i shall just talk about today. i bought about $160 worth of things today, and that is after spending quite a bit yesterday as well. so yes, i have been spending a lot of money. and before even i myself get bored of what i am typing, this is some interesting thing that i heard on the train today.
this boy (whom i think is in upper primary or lower secondary), asked his mum a math question which he claimed to have solved it himself during some enrichment math class. he made a bet with his mum that everytime the mum gets the answer wrong, his pocket money would increase by a dollar a day. so the question was, "if there are 2000 lines on the same plane, what is the maximum number of intersections that can exist?" and his mum had 10mins (set by her son) to solve the question.
the mum gave many wrong answers, and after when the boy said that his pocket money has now amounted to $5 a day, the mum called the grandma to help solve the problem, and claimed that she never made a bet with her son.
it was just so amusing when the boy had to add that "mummy, i am smarter than u!"
the whole time, i just sat in my seat and watched the mother and son pair, occassionally trying to catch a glimpse of the boy's math worksheet (on which the answer was written) till i got off at my stop. but sadly, i couldnt see the answer, nor did i get to hear the final answer.
haha it was a cute train incident that actually brought a smile to my face. i didnt think about the math problem again after that as i hurried out of the train station and into my dad's car, but seeing as how boring my next few days are going to be, maybe indulging my brain in some math exercise might do it some good.
but for now, its time for another episode of House.