The new year is coming again... 2009...
How time passes... it seems yesterday when I'm still 18? 19? 20?
haha... when I'm still at the age of studying... and now?
I'm at the age of working hard.... but not as hard as past few years when I seem to own much and more energies...
But I think I've become more mature and more appreciative and contended with what I've as I grow older... now that seems to be a good sign... hmm... minus the fact that I'm getting older and more people will call me "Auntie" more than "Jie Jie".... hmm...
Last year when approaching 2008, Me, 贝儿 and Cool-san all wrote our New Year Resolutions on a piece of paper. Saw my 3 resolutions last week when I was cleaning my drawers. That brought me memories as I thought through what I've achieved to date. Seemed that I only achieved 1 of my 3 resolutions... hmm... well at least it's not 0? haha... (Ah Q spirit once again)
Now I'm thinking what I should write for the upcoming year resolutions? New Year resolutions for 2009... any ideas my friends? What about you all? *Putting on a thinking cap now* =)
29 December 2008
25 December 2008
Appreciation
Merry Christmas! A day of joy and celebration. May everyone in every part of the world (Christians or non-Christians) share in the joy of the day and peace.
Last week, I went to Cambodia together with World Vision and it was truly a fruitful trip. I started to be very appreciative of what I have. Things that I took for granted since young. It's only when I was there and visited some of the families and witnessed the street families and kids that I realised that I was truly blessed. Blessed to born in Singapore and living under a proper roof with water and electricity. Blessed to be educated and able to find work.
I visited one of the schools in a rural area (Baiti) near Phnom Penh. Their classrooms had no lights installed. The kids have to study and learn using the natural light shining in from outside. In spite of the slightly dark environment or the lack of studying materials, this does not dampen their enthusiasm for learning. Even if their homes are faraway from schools for some of the children and they will need an hour or so, or that they'll have to cycle on their own in bicycles big in size (bicycles more meant for adults than children), they are still happily cycling to and fro school. Their toilets have no flushing systems or taps available for washing hands. More importantly, although education is free to all children, parents might not opt for their children to receive education as they might want their children to help in farm work or work in streets to earn income. Maybe it's then I realised how lucky I am to be educated and in a clean environment. I seem to take this for granted.
I went on a night trip and saw families living on the streets. They have no proper roofs over their heads. One of the kids ran around only with a shirt and without bottoms, and it's rather cold at night when we made the visit. In addition, they might only bathe once a week, by swimming at seaside. But they are still happy at times when they receive the food from World Vision at the end of the education session conducted. This is when I realised I should be contended with what I have now and be feeling happy about it. Concentrate about what you already owned than what you do not have.
I was also impressed and touched by the dedication of the World Vision staff there, particularly those on the street camp project. This is because I could really sense their care and concern for the street children from their interaction with them. Their sincerity in helping people to have a better life and living environment. This is not just a job for them.
I wish I could do more then, aside from just buying biscuits and sweets for them. When I see their joy in receiving things, I was very happy. Sometimes people who are on the giving end, can be just as happy or even more happy than the people who are on the receiving end. I hope I can always do my share in giving to help the people who needs them the most.
My Christmas wish is that everyone will be able to receive help in their critical moments of need.... and world peace... Because the innocent are always affected when wars are involved. Cambodia is one example. People are still trying to rebuild their lives and families after the genocide by Khmer Rouge and the landmines planted during the civil war. I wish upon the stars...
Last week, I went to Cambodia together with World Vision and it was truly a fruitful trip. I started to be very appreciative of what I have. Things that I took for granted since young. It's only when I was there and visited some of the families and witnessed the street families and kids that I realised that I was truly blessed. Blessed to born in Singapore and living under a proper roof with water and electricity. Blessed to be educated and able to find work.
I visited one of the schools in a rural area (Baiti) near Phnom Penh. Their classrooms had no lights installed. The kids have to study and learn using the natural light shining in from outside. In spite of the slightly dark environment or the lack of studying materials, this does not dampen their enthusiasm for learning. Even if their homes are faraway from schools for some of the children and they will need an hour or so, or that they'll have to cycle on their own in bicycles big in size (bicycles more meant for adults than children), they are still happily cycling to and fro school. Their toilets have no flushing systems or taps available for washing hands. More importantly, although education is free to all children, parents might not opt for their children to receive education as they might want their children to help in farm work or work in streets to earn income. Maybe it's then I realised how lucky I am to be educated and in a clean environment. I seem to take this for granted.
I went on a night trip and saw families living on the streets. They have no proper roofs over their heads. One of the kids ran around only with a shirt and without bottoms, and it's rather cold at night when we made the visit. In addition, they might only bathe once a week, by swimming at seaside. But they are still happy at times when they receive the food from World Vision at the end of the education session conducted. This is when I realised I should be contended with what I have now and be feeling happy about it. Concentrate about what you already owned than what you do not have.
I was also impressed and touched by the dedication of the World Vision staff there, particularly those on the street camp project. This is because I could really sense their care and concern for the street children from their interaction with them. Their sincerity in helping people to have a better life and living environment. This is not just a job for them.
I wish I could do more then, aside from just buying biscuits and sweets for them. When I see their joy in receiving things, I was very happy. Sometimes people who are on the giving end, can be just as happy or even more happy than the people who are on the receiving end. I hope I can always do my share in giving to help the people who needs them the most.
My Christmas wish is that everyone will be able to receive help in their critical moments of need.... and world peace... Because the innocent are always affected when wars are involved. Cambodia is one example. People are still trying to rebuild their lives and families after the genocide by Khmer Rouge and the landmines planted during the civil war. I wish upon the stars...
1 December 2008
Skies...
Imagine you are driving. When you look up at the sky, you can see the grey and cloudy skies above you. But further away, straight in front of you (maybe kilometres away), you could see yellow light and sun rays, how will you feel?
Will you look at the sight as if you are taking the photo and analysing it scientifically? Or will you take it from a painter's view and think it's a picture and feel that the picture is telling you << 雨过天晴>>. Or will you just focus on the grey clouds and think it's going to rain?
Or do you feel it seems to portray there's light coming at the end of tunnel, indicating there'll be a solution somewhere to a problem. Is that an optimistic view? Or is it a view from a writer?
Can anyone guess what is my view? haha...
Well I saw the same sight when I was going home... =P
Will you look at the sight as if you are taking the photo and analysing it scientifically? Or will you take it from a painter's view and think it's a picture and feel that the picture is telling you << 雨过天晴>>. Or will you just focus on the grey clouds and think it's going to rain?
Or do you feel it seems to portray there's light coming at the end of tunnel, indicating there'll be a solution somewhere to a problem. Is that an optimistic view? Or is it a view from a writer?
Can anyone guess what is my view? haha...
Well I saw the same sight when I was going home... =P
Life....
Life is sometimes strange. Because there are too many "whys" and unexplainable things. If there's a reason for everything, why then do some people born in poverty and live in slums? But there're people born in riches? Why are some people destined to die in the terrorist bombings and some people destined to be the survivors?
I watched the Channel 8 "Life Transformers" show and I realised indeed there are no clear "whys" in life. Maybe the only reason or explanation is karma or it's fate.
Inside the real-life story, this old man has a very untidy house, stacked with things. It seemed to be more of a rubbish dump than a normal house for living within. He earned money from repairing old things. He doesn't cook as gas is too expensive. He had a mentally ill wife, depressed daughter and mentally slow son living with him. He had 3 daughters and 2 sons. But 2 of his daughters committed sucide by jumping off the building. The 1st daughter (his youngest) committed sucide and he did not know the reason. Maybe it's because her husband didn't work and live off her? Maybe she was being forced?
The middle daughter committed sucide as her friend borrowed $8000 from her and ran off without paying, and she was being retrenched at the same time. She only had 1 daughter and her daughter had no father as she left her "husband" since she could not tolerate her mother-in-law.
After his 2 daughters committed sucide, his wife, daughter and son all became mentally depressed (or worsen conditions) that they just stayed at home, dwelling on the past. His middle son also left home for Indonesia to work and he didn't hear from him. And he is now the sole breadwinner and he's already 70+. He said sometimes he wanted to commit sucide as he's feeling upset over his daughters' deaths and the things that turn out, but the only thing he's still alive is because his family depends on him. In the show "Life Transformers" the only thing people can help is to tidy his house and make his living conditions better.
It's then I remembered a drama show. Inside the female cast said she hopes she is the one who can offer a helping hand, instead of being the recipient. Because it means she's fortunate enough as she could lend a helping hand and is able to do so....
Wish that everyone be able to help another... and never despair over obstacles faced. Because there'll always exist another who needs our help more...
I watched the Channel 8 "Life Transformers" show and I realised indeed there are no clear "whys" in life. Maybe the only reason or explanation is karma or it's fate.
Inside the real-life story, this old man has a very untidy house, stacked with things. It seemed to be more of a rubbish dump than a normal house for living within. He earned money from repairing old things. He doesn't cook as gas is too expensive. He had a mentally ill wife, depressed daughter and mentally slow son living with him. He had 3 daughters and 2 sons. But 2 of his daughters committed sucide by jumping off the building. The 1st daughter (his youngest) committed sucide and he did not know the reason. Maybe it's because her husband didn't work and live off her? Maybe she was being forced?
The middle daughter committed sucide as her friend borrowed $8000 from her and ran off without paying, and she was being retrenched at the same time. She only had 1 daughter and her daughter had no father as she left her "husband" since she could not tolerate her mother-in-law.
After his 2 daughters committed sucide, his wife, daughter and son all became mentally depressed (or worsen conditions) that they just stayed at home, dwelling on the past. His middle son also left home for Indonesia to work and he didn't hear from him. And he is now the sole breadwinner and he's already 70+. He said sometimes he wanted to commit sucide as he's feeling upset over his daughters' deaths and the things that turn out, but the only thing he's still alive is because his family depends on him. In the show "Life Transformers" the only thing people can help is to tidy his house and make his living conditions better.
It's then I remembered a drama show. Inside the female cast said she hopes she is the one who can offer a helping hand, instead of being the recipient. Because it means she's fortunate enough as she could lend a helping hand and is able to do so....
Wish that everyone be able to help another... and never despair over obstacles faced. Because there'll always exist another who needs our help more...
11 November 2008
那些好命女不告訴妳的事
Thanks to a friend, saw this website and found this rather interesting.
Cannot say I agree with all of these... but I guess could provoke some thoughts in people...
Who knows this might be a good guide! haha...
But I think Guide No. 29 is true... according to friends with past experience... haha
Extracted from:
http://www.kingstone.com.tw/Book/book_page.asp?kmcode=2015440378952&show=content&OpenArea=1
那些好命女不告訴妳的事
作 者：羅夫曼
第一篇 好命女的〔想法〕和妳不一樣
01.當他忘了重要日子，也是一件好事
02.當他犯了不該犯的錯，才能看出他的弱點
03.當他生氣或抗議，背後必然有原因
04.當他不想回家，不等於外面比家裡溫暖
05當他酗酒或沉迷線上遊戲，代表他想逃避現實
06.當他無理取鬧，可能是有些事不方便說
07.當他堅持己見、一意孤行，內心必然有很大的恐懼
08.當他連動都不想動，可能是在低潮期
09.當他家事做不好，代表他依賴心太重
10.當他說謊時，代表他很怕失去妳
11.當他處處要比妳強勢，代表他沒安全感
第二篇 好命女絕不會做的傻事
12.吵架時，把他和郭台銘梁朝偉做比較
13.吵架時，把五千年前的飯一再重炒
14.吵架時，拚命說「那你想怎麼樣？」
15.把他的「兄弟」當成人渣或垃圾
16.把他的「嗜好」當成罪惡
17.把他的「累」當成不在乎妳
18.把他的「錢」當成玩具鈔票
19.吵架時，把他的瘡疤挖出來
20.吵架時，連他的祖宗八代都罵
第三篇 女人要好命，就應該這樣做
21.凡事先站在他的立場，為他著想
22.在眾人面前，必須顧及他的面子
23.男人的胃舒服，他的脾氣自然好
24.男人身上錢夠用，才會有自信
25.當他脆弱時，可以把妳當褓姆
26.每天至少花十分鐘，傾聽他的心事
27.晚上十點後，盡量別和男性朋友講電話
28.千萬不要考驗他的忠誠度
29.他下班才進門時，別急著和他講大道理附錄
Cannot say I agree with all of these... but I guess could provoke some thoughts in people...
Who knows this might be a good guide! haha...
But I think Guide No. 29 is true... according to friends with past experience... haha
Extracted from:
http://www.kingstone.com.tw/Book/book_page.asp?kmcode=2015440378952&show=content&OpenArea=1
那些好命女不告訴妳的事
作 者：羅夫曼
第一篇 好命女的〔想法〕和妳不一樣
01.當他忘了重要日子，也是一件好事
02.當他犯了不該犯的錯，才能看出他的弱點
03.當他生氣或抗議，背後必然有原因
04.當他不想回家，不等於外面比家裡溫暖
05當他酗酒或沉迷線上遊戲，代表他想逃避現實
06.當他無理取鬧，可能是有些事不方便說
07.當他堅持己見、一意孤行，內心必然有很大的恐懼
08.當他連動都不想動，可能是在低潮期
09.當他家事做不好，代表他依賴心太重
10.當他說謊時，代表他很怕失去妳
11.當他處處要比妳強勢，代表他沒安全感
第二篇 好命女絕不會做的傻事
12.吵架時，把他和郭台銘梁朝偉做比較
13.吵架時，把五千年前的飯一再重炒
14.吵架時，拚命說「那你想怎麼樣？」
15.把他的「兄弟」當成人渣或垃圾
16.把他的「嗜好」當成罪惡
17.把他的「累」當成不在乎妳
18.把他的「錢」當成玩具鈔票
19.吵架時，把他的瘡疤挖出來
20.吵架時，連他的祖宗八代都罵
第三篇 女人要好命，就應該這樣做
21.凡事先站在他的立場，為他著想
22.在眾人面前，必須顧及他的面子
23.男人的胃舒服，他的脾氣自然好
24.男人身上錢夠用，才會有自信
25.當他脆弱時，可以把妳當褓姆
26.每天至少花十分鐘，傾聽他的心事
27.晚上十點後，盡量別和男性朋友講電話
28.千萬不要考驗他的忠誠度
29.他下班才進門時，別急著和他講大道理附錄
6 November 2008
Christmas Season Greetings
I've always love Christmas. Not only because there're gifts to be received. Also because I like to give presents and see their smile and laughter. I also like the christmas carols and the decorations you can see over Orchard areas...
Cool-san wrote on his blog that someone told him that Christmas has 12 days... Indeed don't you find the Christmas Carol on 12 days of Christmas familiar?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree!
haha... and I have always believe Christmas has 12 days. I mean, why not?
When I was searching for the lyrics for the 12 days of Christmas carols, noted that in some tradition, the first day of Christmas begins on the evening of December 25th with the following day considered the First Day of Christmas (December 26th). In these traditions, the twelve days begin December 26 and include Epiphany on January 6.
In some places it is even traditional to give Christmas gifts for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas! So Cool-san, you considering the 12 presents for your friend? haha...
Christmas ~ a season of love and giving
I also believe it might be a season of miracles.
Maybe we just need to believe.
Who knows maybe now is the time for miracles.
For one, Obama being President of United States itself is a miracle of change for US.
Hopefully, he could practise what he preach and bring forward the change for US and even the world.
Cool-san wrote on his blog that someone told him that Christmas has 12 days... Indeed don't you find the Christmas Carol on 12 days of Christmas familiar?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree!
haha... and I have always believe Christmas has 12 days. I mean, why not?
When I was searching for the lyrics for the 12 days of Christmas carols, noted that in some tradition, the first day of Christmas begins on the evening of December 25th with the following day considered the First Day of Christmas (December 26th). In these traditions, the twelve days begin December 26 and include Epiphany on January 6.
In some places it is even traditional to give Christmas gifts for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas! So Cool-san, you considering the 12 presents for your friend? haha...
Christmas ~ a season of love and giving
I also believe it might be a season of miracles.
Maybe we just need to believe.
Who knows maybe now is the time for miracles.
For one, Obama being President of United States itself is a miracle of change for US.
Hopefully, he could practise what he preach and bring forward the change for US and even the world.
22 October 2008
Maid Issues
Maids seem to be a common topic in office these few days.
PL's maid went back for holiday and decided not to come back.
SY's maid cried and wanted to go back home.
Two weeks ago, just realised my maid used my handphone to send sms overseas in Indonesia.
And she was smart enough to delete the sms from my sent messages folder.
Unfortunately for her, I happen to accidentally press the "message recipient" the same morning and realised that there's an unknown number there... a super long number that is not Singapore number. After checking, realised that the number is an Indonesian number... and under the "recently used numbers" is the Indonesian number. So she really sent the message and not accidentally pressed the number.
Later my mum went to confirm with her. After my maid confessed to accidentally use the phone, my mum was pretty upset. Well that's because she didn't know how to use my handphone. And my maid knows... sigh.. all along my mum never thought she is that smart. Well my bill that came yesterday proved she did use my handphone and she sent 3 messages and not only 1. Sigh...
Tonight... my sister announced that my maid used her laptop and went online in the day. Well all along she complained that her setting for her laptop changed and she thought that it was me... sigh now the truth is finally out. Well unfortunately for my maid, when she switched on the lap top, the skype was automatically on. So my sister's colleagues message her and of course there was no reply. So naturally they complained to my sister, who today had a busy meeting and insisted she was never online. So tonight... my sister checked her skype and discovered the past Skype message histories and the Indonesian websites surfed.
Now my mum is thinking whether she should change maids... sigh...
Guess you never know what will happen... it all boils down to luck at times...
PL's maid went back for holiday and decided not to come back.
SY's maid cried and wanted to go back home.
Two weeks ago, just realised my maid used my handphone to send sms overseas in Indonesia.
And she was smart enough to delete the sms from my sent messages folder.
Unfortunately for her, I happen to accidentally press the "message recipient" the same morning and realised that there's an unknown number there... a super long number that is not Singapore number. After checking, realised that the number is an Indonesian number... and under the "recently used numbers" is the Indonesian number. So she really sent the message and not accidentally pressed the number.
Later my mum went to confirm with her. After my maid confessed to accidentally use the phone, my mum was pretty upset. Well that's because she didn't know how to use my handphone. And my maid knows... sigh.. all along my mum never thought she is that smart. Well my bill that came yesterday proved she did use my handphone and she sent 3 messages and not only 1. Sigh...
Tonight... my sister announced that my maid used her laptop and went online in the day. Well all along she complained that her setting for her laptop changed and she thought that it was me... sigh now the truth is finally out. Well unfortunately for my maid, when she switched on the lap top, the skype was automatically on. So my sister's colleagues message her and of course there was no reply. So naturally they complained to my sister, who today had a busy meeting and insisted she was never online. So tonight... my sister checked her skype and discovered the past Skype message histories and the Indonesian websites surfed.
Now my mum is thinking whether she should change maids... sigh...
Guess you never know what will happen... it all boils down to luck at times...
12 October 2008
Some thoughts to share
Received email on this poem from a friend.
She love this poem as she finds it meaningful:
After a while you learn the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child
and you learn to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns
if you get too much
so you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn
with every goodbye, you learn...
Veronica A. Shoffstall
We especially like this phrase (as usual we like the same things =P):
" so you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers."
I guess to me regardless of Man or Woman, we've to love ourselves first.
Instead of just waiting for people to love us.
If we do not even love ourselves, how do we expect to love other people?
How do we expect other people to love us too?
Of course... by loving ourselves doesn't mean we've to be too arrogant...
haha... no one is perfect too...
Find my thoughts confusing? No need to be... cos you're reading a typical Gemini's blog...
Cheers... and have a nice day to all... =)
She love this poem as she finds it meaningful:
After a while you learn the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child
and you learn to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns
if you get too much
so you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn
with every goodbye, you learn...
Veronica A. Shoffstall
We especially like this phrase (as usual we like the same things =P):
" so you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers."
I guess to me regardless of Man or Woman, we've to love ourselves first.
Instead of just waiting for people to love us.
If we do not even love ourselves, how do we expect to love other people?
How do we expect other people to love us too?
Of course... by loving ourselves doesn't mean we've to be too arrogant...
haha... no one is perfect too...
Find my thoughts confusing? No need to be... cos you're reading a typical Gemini's blog...
Cheers... and have a nice day to all... =)
4 October 2008
The Secret History of The World (Part 1)
It's been a long time since I tried love at first sight.... to a book haha...
Last Saturday, just happen to glance at the book "The Secret History of the World" and it captivated me. And two days ago when Mickey persuaded me to go Kinokuniya, I remembered the book and decided it shall belong to me.
Do not ask me why I like this book. I'm not sure too. Maybe because I love history. It never fails to intrigue me. And there's secrets as the book suggests. Secrets of history that are opposite to the truth on what we've always known. Truth that might never be proven. Yet it pricks the curiosity in me. I understand curiosity kills the cat... but being the cat... it has nine lives. haha...
Or maybe I find that there are many things in the world that are unexplainable, that Science is never able to explain. In one of the para of the introduction, it wrote:
"Induce in yourself a different state of mind and the most famous and familiar histories mean something very different"
In fact if anything in this history is true, then everything your teachers taught you is thrown into question.
I suspect this prospect doesn't alarm you.
As one of the devotees f the ancient and secret philosophy so memorably put it:
You must be mad, or you wouldn't have come here"
Yes indeed... maybe I'm indeed quite mad... Oops.
Haha it's getting late, shall continue another day... and I shall share Chapter 1.
Last Saturday, just happen to glance at the book "The Secret History of the World" and it captivated me. And two days ago when Mickey persuaded me to go Kinokuniya, I remembered the book and decided it shall belong to me.
Do not ask me why I like this book. I'm not sure too. Maybe because I love history. It never fails to intrigue me. And there's secrets as the book suggests. Secrets of history that are opposite to the truth on what we've always known. Truth that might never be proven. Yet it pricks the curiosity in me. I understand curiosity kills the cat... but being the cat... it has nine lives. haha...
Or maybe I find that there are many things in the world that are unexplainable, that Science is never able to explain. In one of the para of the introduction, it wrote:
"Induce in yourself a different state of mind and the most famous and familiar histories mean something very different"
In fact if anything in this history is true, then everything your teachers taught you is thrown into question.
I suspect this prospect doesn't alarm you.
As one of the devotees f the ancient and secret philosophy so memorably put it:
You must be mad, or you wouldn't have come here"
Yes indeed... maybe I'm indeed quite mad... Oops.
Haha it's getting late, shall continue another day... and I shall share Chapter 1.
23 September 2008
Meeting with Stars...
It might seem strange but I do not have a lot of idols when I was young.
I guess I have only admitted one so far. And he's not a famous star.
Just a normal TVB actor whom I like because of a drama series.
In a way I liked him because of his character and chrisma inside the drama series.
Last night I was searching a photo of Hendersonwave for adietcokelover for our company's magazine (on our Southern Ridge walk held few weeks ago) when I chanced over this photo of 杜德伟, bringing it back memories...
This was taken few years ago, when I was still in my first job.
It was the first time I ever meet a star and have a chance to converse and had supper with.
It was in Goodwood Park Hotel I remembered. My ex manager (actually I was not technically in her team) was his great fan and she brought my senior, 小肥 and me to meet him.
He was not my idol actually. But I find him quite a nice person. He volunteered to treat us and was rather friendly with all his fans. He was not irritated or fustrated with all the photo taking.
He also politely apologised as he was a bit late as I believe he just rushed down after his work. I believe at that time he was in SIN filming.
Anyway, in the end, the next morning (I think), I even went to the airport to send him off. haha... quite an interesting experience since I've never tried before to send a star off at airport before. Seems like my teenage years are rather boring?? Anyway, from conversation, realised that there are a few of his fans that once even travelled all the way to overseas for his concert. They also brought him presents and posters. Some are even handmade presents... Rather sweet of them...
Seeing his photo, also reminds me of my ex-colleagues whom I've not seen for a long while. They're fun and very nice people who makes tiring work less difficult. Will always remember the fun times working with them... and the jokes shared. Will always remember the 杜德伟 song <<脱掉>> as it is often teased to be (or maybe it's the truth?) Kel Wee and TCH's love song in a certain office late in the night of a one fine day... few years ago.
Maybe will write about them in my blog someday...??
Haha... from emails, seem that a gathering is likely to be upcoming. Looking forward to this gathering and naturally fun that comes along with them... =)
16 September 2008
散文 - 张小娴
我喜爱张小娴的散文.
感谢郑先生(在星期六时)借我的散文集<<收不起的思念>>.
特别喜爱以下这篇散文:
一个爱你的男人 - 张小娴
要知道一个男人爱不爱你，那还不容易吗?
爱你的那个人会给你尊严。
什么样的尊严?他让你觉得自己高贵。
他让你觉得你在他的世界里是最重要的。
你的地位不会排在他的事业之后。
他不会要你每天等他的电话,
却从来不说什么时候会打来，也不说会不会打来。
约会之后，他不会放心你独个儿回家。
不管已经多晚，也不管你往得多远，他会陪你走那段回去的路。
他不会让你总是孤怜怜地等他回家。
他不会认为你的工作比不上他的工作重要。
他肯定你的工作能力，支持你为梦想奋斗。
他不介意常常要等你下班等到很晚。
他不会要你为他放弃工作。
他不可以忍受他的朋友批评你和对你不好。
他会跟这些朋友绝交。
他不会在你面前盯着另一个女人看，
也不会对着你不停称赞另一个女人的美貌和智慧。
上床之后，他不会要你出去买点东西回来给他吃。
上床之后，他不会赶忙穿上裤子回家去。
他让你相信，你是他今生最幸福的际遇。
他把悲伤留给自己，把痴心留给你。
PS: 也感谢神秘人帮我输入这些华文词语.
因为他知道我输入华文词语速度超慢.
他又再次让我感动.
感谢郑先生(在星期六时)借我的散文集<<收不起的思念>>.
特别喜爱以下这篇散文:
一个爱你的男人 - 张小娴
要知道一个男人爱不爱你，那还不容易吗?
爱你的那个人会给你尊严。
什么样的尊严?他让你觉得自己高贵。
他让你觉得你在他的世界里是最重要的。
你的地位不会排在他的事业之后。
他不会要你每天等他的电话,
却从来不说什么时候会打来，也不说会不会打来。
约会之后，他不会放心你独个儿回家。
不管已经多晚，也不管你往得多远，他会陪你走那段回去的路。
他不会让你总是孤怜怜地等他回家。
他不会认为你的工作比不上他的工作重要。
他肯定你的工作能力，支持你为梦想奋斗。
他不介意常常要等你下班等到很晚。
他不会要你为他放弃工作。
他不可以忍受他的朋友批评你和对你不好。
他会跟这些朋友绝交。
他不会在你面前盯着另一个女人看，
也不会对着你不停称赞另一个女人的美貌和智慧。
上床之后，他不会要你出去买点东西回来给他吃。
上床之后，他不会赶忙穿上裤子回家去。
他让你相信，你是他今生最幸福的际遇。
他把悲伤留给自己，把痴心留给你。
PS: 也感谢神秘人帮我输入这些华文词语.
因为他知道我输入华文词语速度超慢.
他又再次让我感动.
8 September 2008
Courage To Love
Thought of writing about "Courage to Love" in Chinese.
But the Chinese software is really giving me issues.
Hopefully I'm able to translate my thoughts into English accurately...
Recently went to meet up with various friends.
Through conversations, I've discovered that we've all somehow changed.
In one way or another.
In the past, our attitudes and mentality towards love were somewhat different.
We might be afraid then. But not as afraid as now.
Perhaps it's our mentality on refusal to lose.
Perhaps we've subconsciously regarded that a failure in love means failure in life.
Perhaps we feel we're no longer young.
Somehow we've forgotten the simple joys we experience when we fall in love.
Is it because we have matured over the time?
Or is it because we think and rationalise too much that we've become more complex?
Love requires courage.
Because somehow someone needs to make the first step.
And time awaits for no man.
Even if failure awaits, at least there's no regrets in years to come.
In my view, the worst in life about love is not the rejection or failure faced.
Because there's confirmation and closure in the relationship.
The worst is that two persons love each other and yet still fail to come together due to a lack of courage.
Because regrets will await when the truth prevails.
Wish all my friends success in love.
I've always liked this song. Love to sing this in KTV:
勇气 By 梁静茹
终于作了这个决定 别人怎么说我不理
只要你也一样的肯定 我愿意天涯海角都随你去
我知道一切不容易 我的心一直温习说服自己
最怕你忽然说要放弃 爱真的需要勇气 来面对流言蜚语
只要你一个眼神肯定 我的爱就有意义
我们都需要勇气 去相信会在一起
人潮拥挤我能感觉你 放在我手心里 你的真心
如果我的坚强任性 会不小心伤害了你
你能不能温柔提醒 我虽然心太急 更害怕错过你
But the Chinese software is really giving me issues.
Hopefully I'm able to translate my thoughts into English accurately...
Recently went to meet up with various friends.
Through conversations, I've discovered that we've all somehow changed.
In one way or another.
In the past, our attitudes and mentality towards love were somewhat different.
We might be afraid then. But not as afraid as now.
Perhaps it's our mentality on refusal to lose.
Perhaps we've subconsciously regarded that a failure in love means failure in life.
Perhaps we feel we're no longer young.
Somehow we've forgotten the simple joys we experience when we fall in love.
Is it because we have matured over the time?
Or is it because we think and rationalise too much that we've become more complex?
Love requires courage.
Because somehow someone needs to make the first step.
And time awaits for no man.
Even if failure awaits, at least there's no regrets in years to come.
In my view, the worst in life about love is not the rejection or failure faced.
Because there's confirmation and closure in the relationship.
The worst is that two persons love each other and yet still fail to come together due to a lack of courage.
Because regrets will await when the truth prevails.
Wish all my friends success in love.
I've always liked this song. Love to sing this in KTV:
勇气 By 梁静茹
终于作了这个决定 别人怎么说我不理
只要你也一样的肯定 我愿意天涯海角都随你去
我知道一切不容易 我的心一直温习说服自己
最怕你忽然说要放弃 爱真的需要勇气 来面对流言蜚语
只要你一个眼神肯定 我的爱就有意义
我们都需要勇气 去相信会在一起
人潮拥挤我能感觉你 放在我手心里 你的真心
如果我的坚强任性 会不小心伤害了你
你能不能温柔提醒 我虽然心太急 更害怕错过你
1 September 2008
Chinatown
Sunday, 1 Sept 08
Went photo-taking at Chinatown with 神秘人.
Went photo-taking at Chinatown with 神秘人.
I mostly took black-and-white photos this round since I've to submit black-and-white photos for my assignment (as my black-and-white photography course is ending). Results of photos will only be seen in hard copies after I've finished developing them.
Nevertheless, I still took some digital photos with my Canon IXUS 85 IS since I can't resist taking colour photos! haha... anyway I think I will take more if I've brought along my Nikon baby (DSLR). But I don't like my bag to be too heavy. So I only brought along my sleek normal digital automatic camera...
Anyway few photos to share with all:
24 August 2008
下雨天
不知为何,下雨天总是让我感到有点伤感.
或许是我因为我喜爱阳光,怕冷的关系吧.
我不喜爱在雨中撑伞.
即使是与情人在雨中漫步.
因为我注重健康多过于浪漫.
担心他是否为会因此而着凉生病.
在雨天,我会僮憬自己像电视剧的情结一般,
坐在咖啡厅与情人一起喝着热咖啡.
望出那朦胧的窗外,看着人群撑伞的点滴.
因为他的双手像热咖啡一般会带给我温暖.
在雨天独自一人时,我喜爱窝在床上阅读小说.
特别喜爱张小娴的散文.
因为她用简短的散文表达了现今都市男女的爱情心态.
因为我在她的散文里感受到她即使看透了很多事,
她还是选择相信爱情及承诺.
让我与你分享她的一些感触吧:
(散文: 一直都等你)
女人最伟大的行为, 莫过於为一个男人蹉跎岁月.
男人最放心不下的, 是有一个女人一直在等他.
(散文: 男人在早餐说的话)
是女人的爱情令女人忠心, 却不是男人的爱情令男人忠心.
令男人忠心的,不是爱, 而是义.
(散文: 困着我)
爱是在我浪蕩之后, 最想回去的地方.
爱是在我自由自在的时侯, 心里最牵掛的人.
爱是他放手, 他纵容, 我却不肯远走天涯, 甘愿受困.
或许是我因为我喜爱阳光,怕冷的关系吧.
我不喜爱在雨中撑伞.
即使是与情人在雨中漫步.
因为我注重健康多过于浪漫.
担心他是否为会因此而着凉生病.
在雨天,我会僮憬自己像电视剧的情结一般,
坐在咖啡厅与情人一起喝着热咖啡.
望出那朦胧的窗外,看着人群撑伞的点滴.
因为他的双手像热咖啡一般会带给我温暖.
在雨天独自一人时,我喜爱窝在床上阅读小说.
特别喜爱张小娴的散文.
因为她用简短的散文表达了现今都市男女的爱情心态.
因为我在她的散文里感受到她即使看透了很多事,
她还是选择相信爱情及承诺.
让我与你分享她的一些感触吧:
(散文: 一直都等你)
女人最伟大的行为, 莫过於为一个男人蹉跎岁月.
男人最放心不下的, 是有一个女人一直在等他.
(散文: 男人在早餐说的话)
是女人的爱情令女人忠心, 却不是男人的爱情令男人忠心.
令男人忠心的,不是爱, 而是义.
(散文: 困着我)
爱是在我浪蕩之后, 最想回去的地方.
爱是在我自由自在的时侯, 心里最牵掛的人.
爱是他放手, 他纵容, 我却不肯远走天涯, 甘愿受困.
Writing my Blog in Chinese
Well well.. my blog is usually written in English instead of Chinese since I do not have the software to write in Chinese. It's very time consuming and tiring when you have to write in Chinese by using the hanyu pinyin dictionary.
Now don't laugh at me when you realise how I wrote those Chinese characters in the past... haha but anyway thanks to 神秘人, I realise that there is this website that could help me write Chinese at an efficient speed!
http://www.nciku.com
So most likely when my mood strikes, I'll write my blog in Chinese!
Well that's because at certain times, emotions could be more clearly described when written in chinese.
So my dear friends with good command of chinese, pls tolerate my standard of chinese k?
Especially my dear friends 贝儿 and Cool-san. Now I've to add 神秘人 in the list too after this morning. haha...
Cheers!
Now don't laugh at me when you realise how I wrote those Chinese characters in the past... haha but anyway thanks to 神秘人, I realise that there is this website that could help me write Chinese at an efficient speed!
http://www.nciku.com
So most likely when my mood strikes, I'll write my blog in Chinese!
Well that's because at certain times, emotions could be more clearly described when written in chinese.
So my dear friends with good command of chinese, pls tolerate my standard of chinese k?
Especially my dear friends 贝儿 and Cool-san. Now I've to add 神秘人 in the list too after this morning. haha...
Cheers!
23 August 2008
Birthday @ Covo Bistro & Lounge
Yesterday was 贝儿's birthday.
I'm very excited and happy that I was able to celebrate her birthday with her, together with Cool-san and 神秘人.
I understand that she adores white roses. Henceforth, I decided with Colin that we will give her white roses on her birthday! For the first time in my life, I actually arrange the white roses into 1 bouquet (during the afternoon before the dinner). Honestly, although I was in Horticulture club during JC, I believe I only arrange flowers in a vase / pot.
Haha but I guess since it's 贝儿's birthday, maybe I should help to do something for her.
It was quite an achievement on my end since I seldom like to do art and craft. Well there're are 2 main reasons: (1) I'm as lazy as Garfield - my favourite (2)I do not have much talent in art. When I was in Sec, I'm only good in abstract art.
And I was happy that she still loved the white roses, in spite of the fact that it was not as nice as those done in the florist. I understand that it's because she has felt the message behind the white roses.
The message that she was special friend to me (as always) and Cool-san.
神秘人 - Thanks for your help too for the last minute touch up.
Anyway we had dinner together at the restaurant, Covo Bistro & Lounge at Bukit Timah district. (Kudos to our dearest driver Cool-san who drove us there) I was glad that 贝儿 liked the restuarant that we've chosen since it was meant as a surprise for her.
The deco of the restaurant was elegant and romantic. And the dinner was also quite nice. A place I would recommend for people looking for a quiet place to talk and dine or chill out.
Herein, just to wish my dear friend a very Happy Birthday once more and that may all her wishes come true! Thanks for being such a true friend to me and I love you very much!
haha... and thanks for extending the invitation to 神秘人 for the dinner too. Hope you had a lovely evening.
I'm very excited and happy that I was able to celebrate her birthday with her, together with Cool-san and 神秘人.
I understand that she adores white roses. Henceforth, I decided with Colin that we will give her white roses on her birthday! For the first time in my life, I actually arrange the white roses into 1 bouquet (during the afternoon before the dinner). Honestly, although I was in Horticulture club during JC, I believe I only arrange flowers in a vase / pot.
Haha but I guess since it's 贝儿's birthday, maybe I should help to do something for her.
It was quite an achievement on my end since I seldom like to do art and craft. Well there're are 2 main reasons: (1) I'm as lazy as Garfield - my favourite (2)I do not have much talent in art. When I was in Sec, I'm only good in abstract art.
And I was happy that she still loved the white roses, in spite of the fact that it was not as nice as those done in the florist. I understand that it's because she has felt the message behind the white roses.
The message that she was special friend to me (as always) and Cool-san.
神秘人 - Thanks for your help too for the last minute touch up.
Anyway we had dinner together at the restaurant, Covo Bistro & Lounge at Bukit Timah district. (Kudos to our dearest driver Cool-san who drove us there) I was glad that 贝儿 liked the restuarant that we've chosen since it was meant as a surprise for her.
The deco of the restaurant was elegant and romantic. And the dinner was also quite nice. A place I would recommend for people looking for a quiet place to talk and dine or chill out.
Herein, just to wish my dear friend a very Happy Birthday once more and that may all her wishes come true! Thanks for being such a true friend to me and I love you very much!
haha... and thanks for extending the invitation to 神秘人 for the dinner too. Hope you had a lovely evening.
21 August 2008
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
I never thought I will enjoy the course.
When I first heard the name of the course, I thought it must be a boring, but maybe useful course? Yes there's positive feedback about the course. But hmm, I'm still rather skeptical about it.
I was surprised when I actually like the course and find it so meaningful. I guess a major reason is because I love the lecturer. She kept the training entertaining by her funny comments and interesting and sad stories she had seen from her counselling experience. A few times, tears welled up at my eyes and I've to control myself very hard not to let them roll down my face when I heard her recite the sad experiences of her patients.
Due to this course, I start to re-think and re-discover about myself. E.g. Who am I? What is the meaning of life? What is the principle I will use to guide my life?
My answer will be courage.
I want to have the courage to overcome all challenges in life.
I want to have the courage to pursue my own happiness.
I want to have the courage to say goodbye to all the unhappy memories in the past and say hi to the happy events entering my life.
Also, I start to re-learn to listen. To know how to listen to friends.
Sometimes what they need is understanding. It might not necessarily be advice.
They need us to look at their problems from their eyes, their perspective.
Because only when we're able to do that, we could truly understand their problems and connect with them. And they will feel they're not alone in the deserts. We might be the oasis that they have been searching all along in the.
Just to share some interesting insights learnt from the course:
(1) The results we GET in life depend on what we DO.
What we DO in life depends on how we SEE the world around us.
(2) When we can no longer change a situation, we're challenged to change ourselves
(3) To my mind, empathy is in itself a healing agent... because it releases, it confirms, it brings even the most frightened person into the human race. If a person is understood, he or she belongs.
(4) Whenever there is a desert, there must be an oasis somewhere
I guess everyone must be thinking, so what are the 7 Habits?
1) Be Proactive (Concentrate on positive behaviour)
2) Begin with the end in mind (Have the goal in mind)
3) Put first things first (Prioritize)
4) Think win-win
5) Seek first to understand then to be understood
6) Synergize (Value the differences and create the synergy with teamwork)
7) Sharpen the saw (Renew self in physical, mental, social and spiritual dimensions)
When I first heard the name of the course, I thought it must be a boring, but maybe useful course? Yes there's positive feedback about the course. But hmm, I'm still rather skeptical about it.
I was surprised when I actually like the course and find it so meaningful. I guess a major reason is because I love the lecturer. She kept the training entertaining by her funny comments and interesting and sad stories she had seen from her counselling experience. A few times, tears welled up at my eyes and I've to control myself very hard not to let them roll down my face when I heard her recite the sad experiences of her patients.
Due to this course, I start to re-think and re-discover about myself. E.g. Who am I? What is the meaning of life? What is the principle I will use to guide my life?
My answer will be courage.
I want to have the courage to overcome all challenges in life.
I want to have the courage to pursue my own happiness.
I want to have the courage to say goodbye to all the unhappy memories in the past and say hi to the happy events entering my life.
Also, I start to re-learn to listen. To know how to listen to friends.
Sometimes what they need is understanding. It might not necessarily be advice.
They need us to look at their problems from their eyes, their perspective.
Because only when we're able to do that, we could truly understand their problems and connect with them. And they will feel they're not alone in the deserts. We might be the oasis that they have been searching all along in the.
Just to share some interesting insights learnt from the course:
(1) The results we GET in life depend on what we DO.
What we DO in life depends on how we SEE the world around us.
(2) When we can no longer change a situation, we're challenged to change ourselves
(3) To my mind, empathy is in itself a healing agent... because it releases, it confirms, it brings even the most frightened person into the human race. If a person is understood, he or she belongs.
(4) Whenever there is a desert, there must be an oasis somewhere
I guess everyone must be thinking, so what are the 7 Habits?
1) Be Proactive (Concentrate on positive behaviour)
2) Begin with the end in mind (Have the goal in mind)
3) Put first things first (Prioritize)
4) Think win-win
5) Seek first to understand then to be understood
6) Synergize (Value the differences and create the synergy with teamwork)
7) Sharpen the saw (Renew self in physical, mental, social and spiritual dimensions)
15 August 2008
Fireworks
I only thought watching fireworks is romantic.
I never know taking photos of fireworks could be very interesting and fun too.
Last saturday, for the 1st time, I used my baby Nikon DSLR to take photos on the NDP fireworks. Honestly, it's also been a long time since I went to watch fireworks. I've nearly forgotten the thrill I felt when I see the fireworks.
Not to mention that there're different ways to capture different views of the same image.
Although the location was not too good for watching fireworks as it was partially obstructed, I did have a good view of the neighbouring architecture and buildings, which looked especially beautiful at night. The sparkle of fireworks also added to its beauty.
Sometimes people do describe fireworks akin to love.
Prefer their love to be unforgettable, memorable, exciting.
I remember what the female actress says in one of the Korean shows - Fireworks:
Although fireworks are pretty, they are short-lived.
最美的爱情不在于刻苦铭心, 而在于平淡之中帶着甜滋.
我向往地就是这.
I never know taking photos of fireworks could be very interesting and fun too.
Last saturday, for the 1st time, I used my baby Nikon DSLR to take photos on the NDP fireworks. Honestly, it's also been a long time since I went to watch fireworks. I've nearly forgotten the thrill I felt when I see the fireworks.
Not to mention that there're different ways to capture different views of the same image.
Although the location was not too good for watching fireworks as it was partially obstructed, I did have a good view of the neighbouring architecture and buildings, which looked especially beautiful at night. The sparkle of fireworks also added to its beauty.
Sometimes people do describe fireworks akin to love.
Prefer their love to be unforgettable, memorable, exciting.
I remember what the female actress says in one of the Korean shows - Fireworks:
Although fireworks are pretty, they are short-lived.
最美的爱情不在于刻苦铭心, 而在于平淡之中帶着甜滋.
我向往地就是这.
6 August 2008
Black and white photography
6 Aug 2008 Sunny
I finally went for my black and white photography lesson!
It's a small class of only 4 students and my instructor, Maria is a rather kind and patient lady (hope she'll continue to be that with me for the next 3 lessons haha).
At first I do not understand why the class is so small. But after attending the lesson, I understood. There's a lot of hands-on session and things to do. It's not as simple and easy as I thought.
Tonight, I learnt to extract the exposed film by using the given equipment and use the equipment inside the dark room. But I think one of the most difficult things is to load the film on the roller in the dark room in total darkness! I tried (and only me) and dropped the film onto the floor! haha... luckily it's just a practice (no real film is used) tonight. I guess I have to eat more carrots these few days to improve my night eye sight and practice feeling stuff dark at night...
I also have to memorise the steps to do inside the darkroom especially on the usage of equipment! Maria also told us that in the next lesson we'll hands-on and develop a real roll of film. According to her, we'll also have to make sure the solution used has a temperature of exactly 20 degrees! haha I feel like I'm actually doing lab work and I think it has been 10 years since I enter a lab!
Well... I hope I will continue to keep my passion for black and white photography and not be scared off by the difficult but intriguing lab work! haha... anyway hope I'll be less blur as time goes by... haha...
I finally went for my black and white photography lesson!
It's a small class of only 4 students and my instructor, Maria is a rather kind and patient lady (hope she'll continue to be that with me for the next 3 lessons haha).
At first I do not understand why the class is so small. But after attending the lesson, I understood. There's a lot of hands-on session and things to do. It's not as simple and easy as I thought.
Tonight, I learnt to extract the exposed film by using the given equipment and use the equipment inside the dark room. But I think one of the most difficult things is to load the film on the roller in the dark room in total darkness! I tried (and only me) and dropped the film onto the floor! haha... luckily it's just a practice (no real film is used) tonight. I guess I have to eat more carrots these few days to improve my night eye sight and practice feeling stuff dark at night...
I also have to memorise the steps to do inside the darkroom especially on the usage of equipment! Maria also told us that in the next lesson we'll hands-on and develop a real roll of film. According to her, we'll also have to make sure the solution used has a temperature of exactly 20 degrees! haha I feel like I'm actually doing lab work and I think it has been 10 years since I enter a lab!
Well... I hope I will continue to keep my passion for black and white photography and not be scared off by the difficult but intriguing lab work! haha... anyway hope I'll be less blur as time goes by... haha...
5 August 2008
Little India
In March, for the first time in my entire life, I explored Little India - the colourful ethnic quarter - like a tourist (and actually try to dress up like a tourist too to facilitate my photo-taking!).
I believe, if it's not due to my photo assignment requirements, I'll actually have missed this interesting place till much further notice.
I believe, if it's not due to my photo assignment requirements, I'll actually have missed this interesting place till much further notice.
Following the walking trail suggested by Uniquely Singapore, I slowly explored Little India on a normal Tuesday morning, observing the people starting their business and performing their daily chores. I like what I see and for the first time, I viewed Little India in a different light. Not as a very crowded place or just a place where Mustafa is located. But a place where you can smell the scent of spice and flowers and get a feel of the Indian culture. Some pics to share:
4 August 2008
Counting down to my next Photography Lesson...
I’m so excited… counting down days to coming Wednesday for my 1st lesson in Black and White Film Photography.
Since young, I’ve always like photography. But it was really a year ago or so that I really decided to choose photography as a hobby and buy the most expensive thing I’ve ever own and buy – my baby DSLR Nikon D40X. I guess I’ve 2 people to thank for this choice. First and foremost, of course is babe who is one of my best friend (and still going to be 30 years later… hee) and partner for my basic photography class in PSS. Without her, I guess I will never take the first step to sign up for the course, or to buy my first DSLR.
The second person surprisingly is actually the scriptwriter for the show 《白袍之恋》.
This is because if he / she never arranged 安以轩 (饰 刘逸宁) in the show to be an avid photographer and takes beautiful black-and-white photos, I believe I’ll not fall head-over-heels with photography. Yes, my preferred is actually black-and-white film photography, instead of the normal colour digital photography.
Why? Because when it comes to taking people, black-and-white appears to withstand transience of time and further highlight their facial expressions.
Because I want to take photos that reflect what I see at that exact moment - photos that reflect my thoughts in that instant.
Because I’m stubborn as I prefer to do things my way?
我喜欢摄影因为我想拍下我生命里的幸福点滴。
Since young, I’ve always like photography. But it was really a year ago or so that I really decided to choose photography as a hobby and buy the most expensive thing I’ve ever own and buy – my baby DSLR Nikon D40X. I guess I’ve 2 people to thank for this choice. First and foremost, of course is babe who is one of my best friend (and still going to be 30 years later… hee) and partner for my basic photography class in PSS. Without her, I guess I will never take the first step to sign up for the course, or to buy my first DSLR.
The second person surprisingly is actually the scriptwriter for the show 《白袍之恋》.
This is because if he / she never arranged 安以轩 (饰 刘逸宁) in the show to be an avid photographer and takes beautiful black-and-white photos, I believe I’ll not fall head-over-heels with photography. Yes, my preferred is actually black-and-white film photography, instead of the normal colour digital photography.
Why? Because when it comes to taking people, black-and-white appears to withstand transience of time and further highlight their facial expressions.
Because I want to take photos that reflect what I see at that exact moment - photos that reflect my thoughts in that instant.
Because I’m stubborn as I prefer to do things my way?
我喜欢摄影因为我想拍下我生命里的幸福点滴。
31 July 2008
Shifting Office
After 2 days of MC and sleeping, today I finally returned to work. Honestly, I've not really recovered. But I was not so keen to start unpacking boxes on 7th lunar month. Haha ok call me superstitious... or "puntang" =O
Yes, yesterday, my office shifted from a central location (near to canteen and building exit) to a much further location temporarily. And I miss the fun of wearing Polo T and jeans (which I've never done b4 during office hrs) or chicken pie (which I doubt with my current stomach flu condition I can actually eat that).
Initially I thought I will not like the new location since we sort of "downgraded" from nice system furniture to the older type. But I guess it still look ok today after we shift all the cupboards and tables into the place. From the "island" back in the old office, I shifted back to "civilisation" since I start to have neighbours again. It's getting noisy! haha...
My only regret was that I forgot to take a photo of my previous cubicle which displayed a lot of photos I've taken on my overseas trips. Amongst my collection is one with Leon Lai at Mdm Tussaud's in HK, and 8 out of 10 people actually asked me whether he's my boyfriend?!! haha... of course I wish to say yes. But the truth is... sigh... well now I wonder maybe I should stop putting that photo lest others get the wrong idea (on the "attached" issue)...! haha
Hmm anyway just to clarify, Leon Lai is not really my idol and actually there's only 1 idol I acknowledge to date. And I shan't go into who's my only idol since I think all the people who knew about him will "faint" when they realise my choice... hmm but I guess that's me... unique (or weird). haha...
Okies... it's getting late.. need my beauty sleep so as to recover faster. Desperately need to recover faster since I'm missing all my good food during my sickness... =(
PS: Can you imagine I'm having salted egg with plain porridge last night when my family had good food? haha... Oh ya.. Babe... you take care too and let's us strive together in our simple diet!
Yes, yesterday, my office shifted from a central location (near to canteen and building exit) to a much further location temporarily. And I miss the fun of wearing Polo T and jeans (which I've never done b4 during office hrs) or chicken pie (which I doubt with my current stomach flu condition I can actually eat that).
Initially I thought I will not like the new location since we sort of "downgraded" from nice system furniture to the older type. But I guess it still look ok today after we shift all the cupboards and tables into the place. From the "island" back in the old office, I shifted back to "civilisation" since I start to have neighbours again. It's getting noisy! haha...
My only regret was that I forgot to take a photo of my previous cubicle which displayed a lot of photos I've taken on my overseas trips. Amongst my collection is one with Leon Lai at Mdm Tussaud's in HK, and 8 out of 10 people actually asked me whether he's my boyfriend?!! haha... of course I wish to say yes. But the truth is... sigh... well now I wonder maybe I should stop putting that photo lest others get the wrong idea (on the "attached" issue)...! haha
Hmm anyway just to clarify, Leon Lai is not really my idol and actually there's only 1 idol I acknowledge to date. And I shan't go into who's my only idol since I think all the people who knew about him will "faint" when they realise my choice... hmm but I guess that's me... unique (or weird). haha...
Okies... it's getting late.. need my beauty sleep so as to recover faster. Desperately need to recover faster since I'm missing all my good food during my sickness... =(
PS: Can you imagine I'm having salted egg with plain porridge last night when my family had good food? haha... Oh ya.. Babe... you take care too and let's us strive together in our simple diet!
27 July 2008
Presents from Japan...
27 Jul 2008, Sunny
Today is a happy day as I met up with G and Cool-san and we had an excellent lunch in Botanic Garden and dessert - tiramisu at Gastronomia da paolo. Not to mention that Cool-san also gave us our presents from Japan (my favourite country) and the cookies I asked him to buy! Of course I'll like any presents that Cool-san bought since it's the thought that counts. But it's even happier that I happen to like all the presents he bought! hee.. tks my dear friend, Cool-san!
1. Yoku Moku
(The brand of biscuits that my friend Chloe kept recommending and attested to its nice taste. Cool-san has kindly helped me to buy from Osaka. Although for the biscuits, I still prefer the Ishiya Chololates biscuits, internet reviews on rolled cigares seem to be rather good too.
The biscuits could be found in Narita Airport and major department stores in Osaka.)
http://www.yokumoku.co.jp/
2. Earrings
(Earrings are from my favourite shop in Kyoto. The earrings are made of Venetian glass and are supposed to change colours at different lightings)
http://www.kyoto-glass.com/pub/html/shouhin.html
My present from Cool-san (G also has a pair!)
My current collection from Kiyomizuzaka - earrings, hair band, hp chain
3. Chocolates
(Various flavours of KitKat that are not found in Singapore. I especially like the Strawberry KitKats!)
Once again, Cool-san thanks for the presents! =)
Remember to give O-san her presents too! hee...
Today is a happy day as I met up with G and Cool-san and we had an excellent lunch in Botanic Garden and dessert - tiramisu at Gastronomia da paolo. Not to mention that Cool-san also gave us our presents from Japan (my favourite country) and the cookies I asked him to buy! Of course I'll like any presents that Cool-san bought since it's the thought that counts. But it's even happier that I happen to like all the presents he bought! hee.. tks my dear friend, Cool-san!
1. Yoku Moku
(The brand of biscuits that my friend Chloe kept recommending and attested to its nice taste. Cool-san has kindly helped me to buy from Osaka. Although for the biscuits, I still prefer the Ishiya Chololates biscuits, internet reviews on rolled cigares seem to be rather good too.
The biscuits could be found in Narita Airport and major department stores in Osaka.)
http://www.yokumoku.co.jp/
2. Earrings
(Earrings are from my favourite shop in Kyoto. The earrings are made of Venetian glass and are supposed to change colours at different lightings)
http://www.kyoto-glass.com/pub/html/shouhin.html
My present from Cool-san (G also has a pair!)
My current collection from Kiyomizuzaka - earrings, hair band, hp chain
3. Chocolates
(Various flavours of KitKat that are not found in Singapore. I especially like the Strawberry KitKats!)
Once again, Cool-san thanks for the presents! =)
Remember to give O-san her presents too! hee...
Time Exposure
I went to Singapore Art Museum earlier and viewed 2 exhibitions - Xu Beihong in Nanyang and Alain Fleischer: Time Exposures. I especially liked the latter exhibition, that exhibited over 80 photographs by Alain Fleischer.
Alain Fleischer is one of France's leading contemporary photographer, filmmaker and writer. He founded the National Studio of Contemporary Arts - Le Fresnoy, of which he is the director since 1997. The selection of the artworks deals with the themes of photography and cinema in which the artist explores the notions of time and movement.
The photographs exhibited are very different from those I've seen before in other exhibitions. They fully displayed the photographer's creativity and imagination. You can see two different images in one photograph. For instance you can see a scenery of night as backdrop with a "hidden" face of woman in the foreground of the photo.
I'm glad I didn't view this exhibition at night since there are several photos that appear to be rather errie as you will see ghostly "faces" at scenes of night or female nudes re-photographed within an errie setting. More importantly, the figures in the foreground gives the impression she doesn’t want to be photographed, but nonetheless ‘captured’, taken, and possessed on paper.
Female nudes also seem to be an obsession with him for some of the photos. At times I wonder why, but it's true that all his female nudes models has a certain classic Western beauty look that makes the photos more distinctly different.
My favourite photograph displays a superimposed image of a couple at forefront and the city lights as backdrop, like a typical movie poster. Overall, I'm rather impressed with the technique used by the photographer and his creativity in the photographs.
Hopefully, there will be a time that I can also be creative and good in the photos taken.
Alain Fleischer is one of France's leading contemporary photographer, filmmaker and writer. He founded the National Studio of Contemporary Arts - Le Fresnoy, of which he is the director since 1997. The selection of the artworks deals with the themes of photography and cinema in which the artist explores the notions of time and movement.
The photographs exhibited are very different from those I've seen before in other exhibitions. They fully displayed the photographer's creativity and imagination. You can see two different images in one photograph. For instance you can see a scenery of night as backdrop with a "hidden" face of woman in the foreground of the photo.
I'm glad I didn't view this exhibition at night since there are several photos that appear to be rather errie as you will see ghostly "faces" at scenes of night or female nudes re-photographed within an errie setting. More importantly, the figures in the foreground gives the impression she doesn’t want to be photographed, but nonetheless ‘captured’, taken, and possessed on paper.
Female nudes also seem to be an obsession with him for some of the photos. At times I wonder why, but it's true that all his female nudes models has a certain classic Western beauty look that makes the photos more distinctly different.
My favourite photograph displays a superimposed image of a couple at forefront and the city lights as backdrop, like a typical movie poster. Overall, I'm rather impressed with the technique used by the photographer and his creativity in the photographs.
Hopefully, there will be a time that I can also be creative and good in the photos taken.
25 July 2008
What I want for my Funeral...
Few weeks ago, I was rather sick and feeling so terrible and sianz that I actually engaged in a discussion on funeral with s[l]ow. Of course being a kind soul and good friend, s[l]ow actually bothers to “entertain” me on this topic. Thanks s[l]ow! Oh and yes I’ll attend your funeral (if I’m still alive then) and remember that you want all white flowers and something green (how about ferns instead of grass) for your funeral! =P
In the past, I believe funeral might be considered a taboo topic. However, as I grow older and matured, or rather more open-minded with all the travels to countries like Cambodia and Vietnam, I realized that life is rather transient. Nobody knows what will happen in the next moment. Hence, should a day come for my funeral; I hope I will like to have a lot of flowers there with me. I rather like lilies and especially tulips (though they seldom last as long as roses).
Perhaps majority of the flowers could be white. But I will also like to have some yellow and maybe pink flowers too as I love yellow and pink. And a few more colours might make the funeral less somber. (Anyway I guess my request still pales in comparison to G’s request for guests wearing pink! =p )
So thanks my friends, please note the above when you all are attending my funeral. Also, I’m ok with karaoke singing there as long as the singing is not too lousy for my “hearing”. =)
Anyway, when I told G about the flowers I like for my funeral, I was rather enlightened by her reply then. She said that she loves white roses. However, aside from the funeral time, she hopes to receive the white roses now when she’s alive. In that instant I realized that since life is transient, if we are really interested in something now, we should not keep thinking that we could wait and do it in the future when we could actually do them now…
But I guess as usual there’s a problem since I’m still not exactly sure what I want. Sigh…
Anyway at least there’s one thing I know I want. Dear SJJJ members, please continue your tradition of flowers on my next birthday. Thanks girls!
Some flower language to note:
Lily (white) – purity
Lily of the Valley - Sweetness, Return to Happiness
Rose( white) - Eternal Love ; innocence;
Rose(Yellow) - Friendship
Rose(light pink) - Desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy
Tulip(yellow) - There's Sunshine in Your Smile
Baby's Breath - Everlasting Love
Fern - Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter
In the past, I believe funeral might be considered a taboo topic. However, as I grow older and matured, or rather more open-minded with all the travels to countries like Cambodia and Vietnam, I realized that life is rather transient. Nobody knows what will happen in the next moment. Hence, should a day come for my funeral; I hope I will like to have a lot of flowers there with me. I rather like lilies and especially tulips (though they seldom last as long as roses).
Perhaps majority of the flowers could be white. But I will also like to have some yellow and maybe pink flowers too as I love yellow and pink. And a few more colours might make the funeral less somber. (Anyway I guess my request still pales in comparison to G’s request for guests wearing pink! =p )
So thanks my friends, please note the above when you all are attending my funeral. Also, I’m ok with karaoke singing there as long as the singing is not too lousy for my “hearing”. =)
Anyway, when I told G about the flowers I like for my funeral, I was rather enlightened by her reply then. She said that she loves white roses. However, aside from the funeral time, she hopes to receive the white roses now when she’s alive. In that instant I realized that since life is transient, if we are really interested in something now, we should not keep thinking that we could wait and do it in the future when we could actually do them now…
But I guess as usual there’s a problem since I’m still not exactly sure what I want. Sigh…
Anyway at least there’s one thing I know I want. Dear SJJJ members, please continue your tradition of flowers on my next birthday. Thanks girls!
Some flower language to note:
Lily (white) – purity
Lily of the Valley - Sweetness, Return to Happiness
Rose( white) - Eternal Love ; innocence;
Rose(Yellow) - Friendship
Rose(light pink) - Desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy
Tulip(yellow) - There's Sunshine in Your Smile
Baby's Breath - Everlasting Love
Fern - Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter
22 July 2008
Up in the Skies
Ever watch the movie "Tempting Heart", whereby Takeshi Kanshiro will take photo of the sky whenever he thought of Gigi Leung? Behind each photo, he recorded the date and time he missed her and thought of her. It’s romantic yet sad at the same time as he missed Gigi but unable to convey his thoughts to her.
During the walk to Alexandra Arch last week, I also took some photos of the sky. The only difference was that instead of thinking of a person I missed during the photo-taking, I was thinking when a bird will fly past for me to capture the scene...
During the walk to Alexandra Arch last week, I also took some photos of the sky. The only difference was that instead of thinking of a person I missed during the photo-taking, I was thinking when a bird will fly past for me to capture the scene...
20 July 2008
Sister, Happy Birthday!
Today is my sister’s birthday. I’ll like to dedicate this blog to her and wish her a very happy birthday and may all her wishes come true!
My sister is older than me by 3 years, although in terms of appearance, she always seems to look younger than me due to dressing and height. Also many will say that we look alike and there will always be doctors or friends who cannot differentiate between the two of us in spite of our 10 cm height disparity. Believe me; it’s not that funny when people thought you are the elder sister when you are indeed younger. Haha...
In terms of personality, we could be considered as poles apart as she has always mentioned. She’s always that rational, practical and systematic and good in IT. (Let’s not mention her flaws since it’s her birthday today hee…) I guess it was quite lucky that we do share similarities like traveling, appreciation of art and history and food. Or else, I believe I will have one less good travel companion.
Although at times I will “complain” about her when she lectures me, I know in her heart how much she cares for me. I can still remember once when I was in hall rushing out a hall banner (many many years ago) and it was a weekend when she traveled all the way from our house (I think it was at Simei then) to NTU just to help me out with the banner as she knew that it was urgent and I needed her help (even though I didn’t beg her). If I didn't recall wrongly, at that time she was still an auditor and weekend would be her only precious time for resting. I knew then at that moment no matter what happens in the future, she will always be there for me, and family and kinship will always be the most important thing in my life.
My sister is always an idol of mine. Since young, I’ve wanted to go to the schools she studied and obtain the good results that she always has. I still remember that I was quite upset then when I didn’t manage to get into her secondary school. (Of course now I’m not so sore over this since I knew my buddies - the SJJJ Group we called ourselves- in secondary school) Even now, I admire her work capabilities, her dedication in work and her work EQ.
I guess I just want to say to her that – “Thank you for being my sister. I’m very proud to have a capable sister like you and I love you very much in spite of our squabbling and differences!”
My sister is older than me by 3 years, although in terms of appearance, she always seems to look younger than me due to dressing and height. Also many will say that we look alike and there will always be doctors or friends who cannot differentiate between the two of us in spite of our 10 cm height disparity. Believe me; it’s not that funny when people thought you are the elder sister when you are indeed younger. Haha...
In terms of personality, we could be considered as poles apart as she has always mentioned. She’s always that rational, practical and systematic and good in IT. (Let’s not mention her flaws since it’s her birthday today hee…) I guess it was quite lucky that we do share similarities like traveling, appreciation of art and history and food. Or else, I believe I will have one less good travel companion.
Although at times I will “complain” about her when she lectures me, I know in her heart how much she cares for me. I can still remember once when I was in hall rushing out a hall banner (many many years ago) and it was a weekend when she traveled all the way from our house (I think it was at Simei then) to NTU just to help me out with the banner as she knew that it was urgent and I needed her help (even though I didn’t beg her). If I didn't recall wrongly, at that time she was still an auditor and weekend would be her only precious time for resting. I knew then at that moment no matter what happens in the future, she will always be there for me, and family and kinship will always be the most important thing in my life.
My sister is always an idol of mine. Since young, I’ve wanted to go to the schools she studied and obtain the good results that she always has. I still remember that I was quite upset then when I didn’t manage to get into her secondary school. (Of course now I’m not so sore over this since I knew my buddies - the SJJJ Group we called ourselves- in secondary school) Even now, I admire her work capabilities, her dedication in work and her work EQ.
I guess I just want to say to her that – “Thank you for being my sister. I’m very proud to have a capable sister like you and I love you very much in spite of our squabbling and differences!”
19 July 2008
Forgive yourself...
Thanks to my sister, I had to go to my forgotten yahoo a/c and happened to come across this article in a newsletter from U-Elites’ Martial Fitness, which I find the extracted statement very meaningful and will like to share with all:
“Forgive the person who hurt you and most importantly, forgive yourself! Thing happened cannot be forgotten easily, but we can choose to forgive. Appreciate anything that come into our life and always maintain a calm and cheerful mind. You will soon notice that life is so much fun and meaningful.”
Isn’t it true that we often forgive other people but not ourselves? As a result in one way or another, we are trapped somehow in the past since we cannot forgive ourselves for our actions at the point of time. We might even start to think what will happen otherwise if we don’t behave in this way or if we behave in another way. However, the truth is there’s no way we could ever return to the past.
All man made mistakes, and that includes you and me. If we have never made mistakes before, how will we know what we should cherish now? What we should be thinking is what we have learnt from the mistakes or regrets in life and then forgive ourselves, learn from the mistake and move on with our lives.
Hope everyone can understand the essence of it and try to put into practice no matter how long and difficult it can be. I believe happiness is always within our reach.
喜欢电影<宋家皇朝>:
宋庆龄弥留之际，老仆人忍不住问到：“夫人，如果孙先生不是那么早逝世，中国的历史会一样吗？” 宋庆龄惘然答曰：如果？历史没有如果……
得有人说<历史就是许多人的人生。历史没有如果，人生亦没有如果。谁都不可能从头来过>
但是我们可以前进走向未来。
“Forgive the person who hurt you and most importantly, forgive yourself! Thing happened cannot be forgotten easily, but we can choose to forgive. Appreciate anything that come into our life and always maintain a calm and cheerful mind. You will soon notice that life is so much fun and meaningful.”
Isn’t it true that we often forgive other people but not ourselves? As a result in one way or another, we are trapped somehow in the past since we cannot forgive ourselves for our actions at the point of time. We might even start to think what will happen otherwise if we don’t behave in this way or if we behave in another way. However, the truth is there’s no way we could ever return to the past.
All man made mistakes, and that includes you and me. If we have never made mistakes before, how will we know what we should cherish now? What we should be thinking is what we have learnt from the mistakes or regrets in life and then forgive ourselves, learn from the mistake and move on with our lives.
Hope everyone can understand the essence of it and try to put into practice no matter how long and difficult it can be. I believe happiness is always within our reach.
喜欢电影<宋家皇朝>:
宋庆龄弥留之际，老仆人忍不住问到：“夫人，如果孙先生不是那么早逝世，中国的历史会一样吗？” 宋庆龄惘然答曰：如果？历史没有如果……
得有人说<历史就是许多人的人生。历史没有如果，人生亦没有如果。谁都不可能从头来过>
但是我们可以前进走向未来。
17 July 2008
Dedication of blog
Here, I’ll like to dedicate this blog write-up to one of my best friends and thank her for being my ever interesting, funny and special friend in my life.
Dear Babe,
I can still vividly remember June last year when we first went on a trip together. We were just colleagues when we embarked on our trip to Osaka together, and we returned being the best of friends and not as “enemies” as the others have been secretly speculating.
We had so much fun last year that we promised we would go Osaka again this year, and indeed we did. Again, there was so much fun and laughter that you were thinking of going back next year! Haha I think I’m crazy, but yes I’ll go back with you to Osaka if you are indeed interested! Cos I think with you around, shopping and especially Samantha Thavasa becomes very appealing... haha
Here, I will like to thank you for:-
- Your patience in Japan when I was self-immersed in my dream shop, UNIQLIO / thinking which cosmetics to select and buy in drugstores
- Sharing my uncontrolled happiness when I managed to buy my favourite clothes and bag on the last day of our trip last month
- Listening to my worries / frustrations / happiness whenever I need a friend to share with
- Sharing with me your interesting stories and emotions in many issues
- Always saying that I’m interesting or funny (though I prefer the word “humourous”)
- Taking up my first photography lessons and Japanese lessons with me. I guess without you, I’ll not have tried all these and fulfill my wishes.
- Giving me support and advice whenever I need to
- Being such an excellent and fun companion during our travels to Japan / outings back home
Just want to tell you that you are a very special and interesting person (not to mention pretty, cute & fun etc). If my life is interesting, then it’s also because I have an interesting friend like you! You never fail to make me laugh and honestly if I’m a guy, I’ll definitely pursue you regardless of age difference as I find that we have an unspoken understanding in many things! (maybe... except in type of guys we like haha)
Hope you remember our promise of at least 30 years of friendship and that yes, you can come to my house whenever you require (when you are old…remember?) haha
All the best to you and remember our special date in August... *wink*
Looking forward to your starting of blog...
Love,
Flower
Dear Babe,
I can still vividly remember June last year when we first went on a trip together. We were just colleagues when we embarked on our trip to Osaka together, and we returned being the best of friends and not as “enemies” as the others have been secretly speculating.
We had so much fun last year that we promised we would go Osaka again this year, and indeed we did. Again, there was so much fun and laughter that you were thinking of going back next year! Haha I think I’m crazy, but yes I’ll go back with you to Osaka if you are indeed interested! Cos I think with you around, shopping and especially Samantha Thavasa becomes very appealing... haha
Here, I will like to thank you for:-
- Your patience in Japan when I was self-immersed in my dream shop, UNIQLIO / thinking which cosmetics to select and buy in drugstores
- Sharing my uncontrolled happiness when I managed to buy my favourite clothes and bag on the last day of our trip last month
- Listening to my worries / frustrations / happiness whenever I need a friend to share with
- Sharing with me your interesting stories and emotions in many issues
- Always saying that I’m interesting or funny (though I prefer the word “humourous”)
- Taking up my first photography lessons and Japanese lessons with me. I guess without you, I’ll not have tried all these and fulfill my wishes.
- Giving me support and advice whenever I need to
- Being such an excellent and fun companion during our travels to Japan / outings back home
Just want to tell you that you are a very special and interesting person (not to mention pretty, cute & fun etc). If my life is interesting, then it’s also because I have an interesting friend like you! You never fail to make me laugh and honestly if I’m a guy, I’ll definitely pursue you regardless of age difference as I find that we have an unspoken understanding in many things! (maybe... except in type of guys we like haha)
Hope you remember our promise of at least 30 years of friendship and that yes, you can come to my house whenever you require (when you are old…remember?) haha
All the best to you and remember our special date in August... *wink*
Looking forward to your starting of blog...
Love,
Flower
15 July 2008
Photo: The Southern Ridge
Last Sunday morning, i went to The Southern Ridge with adietcokelover. We are both members of our Company's Sports and Recreation Club (SRC), and aside from being arrowed to help out in sports events (if any), we are in-charge of organising walking / nature trips for our company. This is going to be our 3rd trip we organised. We have already organised trips to Tree Top Walk and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve previously.
The Southern Ridge comprises of three large hill parks - Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park, connected by bridges before ending at West Coast Park. The two prominent pedestrian bridges - Henderson Waves and Alexandra Arch are officially opened by PM in May 2008.
The Southern Ridge comprises of three large hill parks - Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park, connected by bridges before ending at West Coast Park. The two prominent pedestrian bridges - Henderson Waves and Alexandra Arch are officially opened by PM in May 2008.
We started the walk from Marang Road, just behind the Harbourfront MRT Station to the cable car station at the Jewel Box on Mount Faber. The walk is considered a bit of challenge as we've to climb up a fair number of steps up to reach Mount Faber. 
However it's worthwhile as we are able to have a paranormal view of the Southern part of Singapore.
We continued to Henderson Waves, Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge (height of 36m), which connects Mt Faber Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park. Following are some of the pictures I took during the walk:
As you can see we saw a monkey! And it's not the only one that can be found... haha so don't carry too much food in your bag!
Oh isn't the boy cute too? I discover it's not the 1st time I secretly take photos of cute boys.. hee
Then we walked through the Forest Walk on elevated walkways before reaching the Alexandra Arch.
We ended our 1.5 hrs walk at HortPark – the gardening hub. This is S.E.A first one-stop centre for gardening-related recreational, educational, research and retail activities in a park setting.
As for West Coast Park, I guess it will have to wait! Cos we two are in a lazy mood... haha
Some Tips To Improve Mood...! Part II
To continue from previous listing...
4) Travel overseas for short/ long trips for fun … this could certainly helps one to improve mood and might even broaden your perspective in life at times!
5) Talk your problems out to a confidant you could trust and relate ~ because you never know when a solution might appear from the confiding talk! You could also try to talk to people from opposite sexes since different genders might have different perspectives in the issues. Well there’s always saying that Men are from Mars and Women from Venus =)
6) Calm down and Rationalise ~
a. Is the issue so important that it should really make you so upset?
b. Does being upset resolve the problem?
c. Should we concentrate on thinking on the solution instead?
If not, then let's SMILE! You look more handsome / pretty this way!
Hmm... as I write about travel, I'm thinking about travelling again...
haha... I know many will say "Again" or that "I thought you said you are not travelling again so soon?"
Haha but this time my travelling should be tied with diving, as I intend to learn diving before December this year.
So if anyone has any recommendations on credible / good Diving Schools, pls tell me!
4) Travel overseas for short/ long trips for fun … this could certainly helps one to improve mood and might even broaden your perspective in life at times!
5) Talk your problems out to a confidant you could trust and relate ~ because you never know when a solution might appear from the confiding talk! You could also try to talk to people from opposite sexes since different genders might have different perspectives in the issues. Well there’s always saying that Men are from Mars and Women from Venus =)
6) Calm down and Rationalise ~
a. Is the issue so important that it should really make you so upset?
b. Does being upset resolve the problem?
c. Should we concentrate on thinking on the solution instead?
If not, then let's SMILE! You look more handsome / pretty this way!
Hmm... as I write about travel, I'm thinking about travelling again...
haha... I know many will say "Again" or that "I thought you said you are not travelling again so soon?"
Haha but this time my travelling should be tied with diving, as I intend to learn diving before December this year.
So if anyone has any recommendations on credible / good Diving Schools, pls tell me!
14 July 2008
Feeling unhappy? Some Tips To Improve Mood...! Part I
I believe perhaps I laugh too much in office. Last week, my colleague actually asked me what will make me unhappy? I was stunned for a moment then. Honestly I was more surprised myself when I answered "Hmm.. when I'm hungry or sick, I will feel unhappy." haha... thinking back now, I guess hunger and being sick are few of the problems I can't laugh it off especially when it's not within my control.
To be honest, many things can make us unhappy or easily fustrated. However I believe at times, we can do something to improve our mood. Hmm I've thought of some tips. Haha but I didn't try all of them... so maybe someone might want to provide some feedback to these... =)
1) Do things you like and enables you to relax but have not done for a long time ~ Think less and relax more promotes better sleep and mood E.g.
a. Meeting with good friends and chit chat / drinks
b. Taking a break during mid-week and do nothing except relax e.g. having afternoon tea in café / coffee joint during weekday like tai tai
2) Do things that can unleash your frustration and unhappiness… nothing better than venting it out! E.g.
a. Exercise / Have a heavy workout! (Disadvantage: Muscle ache later)
b. Going to game arcade and have a showdown with your enemies
c. Install a dart board at your house and practice your aim on the photo pinned at the board (Just don't hit and spoil the wall)
d. Singing all the fast-paced and energetic songs in KTV
e. Partying out with khakis at places with music that makes you scream
f. Attending Jay Chou’s concert – you’ll love it -> the atmosphere, crowd and music ~ Screaming there is also the norm and legal.
g. Take amusement park rides ~ you can legally shout all your frustrations there and no one will think you are crazy.
h. Watch a sad movie and CRY ~ who will know if you are crying for the movie or yourself?
3) Do something emotional fulfilling by helping others (like me)… certainly makes you feel happy at heart!
To be honest, many things can make us unhappy or easily fustrated. However I believe at times, we can do something to improve our mood. Hmm I've thought of some tips. Haha but I didn't try all of them... so maybe someone might want to provide some feedback to these... =)
1) Do things you like and enables you to relax but have not done for a long time ~ Think less and relax more promotes better sleep and mood E.g.
a. Meeting with good friends and chit chat / drinks
b. Taking a break during mid-week and do nothing except relax e.g. having afternoon tea in café / coffee joint during weekday like tai tai
2) Do things that can unleash your frustration and unhappiness… nothing better than venting it out! E.g.
a. Exercise / Have a heavy workout! (Disadvantage: Muscle ache later)
b. Going to game arcade and have a showdown with your enemies
c. Install a dart board at your house and practice your aim on the photo pinned at the board (Just don't hit and spoil the wall)
d. Singing all the fast-paced and energetic songs in KTV
e. Partying out with khakis at places with music that makes you scream
f. Attending Jay Chou’s concert – you’ll love it -> the atmosphere, crowd and music ~ Screaming there is also the norm and legal.
g. Take amusement park rides ~ you can legally shout all your frustrations there and no one will think you are crazy.
h. Watch a sad movie and CRY ~ who will know if you are crying for the movie or yourself?
3) Do something emotional fulfilling by helping others (like me)… certainly makes you feel happy at heart!
13 July 2008
The unromantic guy can also be romantic
Getting married is not as easy as it seems. You need the right person, the right timing and right method of proposal.
In the past, form of proposal can be "Let's get married" or "Let's buy a flat". However, as time progresses, women tend to be more romantic as they are in touch with more Western concepts. They hope to receive more romantic proposals, which they could relish even many years after their marriage. Afterall, marriage is only once in a lifetime and there's never going to be a 2nd proposal again in the future.
For me, I also hope to receive a romantic proposal in the future (if there's ever any haha) Realistically, if my kid were to ask me "Mummy, how did Daddy propose to you?", at least I can proudly provide the details.
I've known Merynx for 7 years already and during these years, it did not ever cross my mind that he is a romantic person. I only realised he has such a romantic side when he described to us tonight at our hall mates gathering his successful proposal to his girl friend, and now future-wife-to-be.
First, he asked his church friends to set up an outing and then he got a professional singer to sing "Only You" before he and his friends brought the flowers arranged as "Will You Marry Me?" out for her.
Not to be missed is his ring-bearer: their hamster who carried their special, unique ring.
And she was so touched and said "yes".
I sincerely believe Wedding is a form of solemn commitment. It's never just a piece of paper because not many people can be that committed to sign that paper. I'm very happy that my 2 friends have decided to make the step and I wish them everlasting happiness.
Hope everyone I know can also meet the person that they can be committed to and vice versa. Cheers to Merynx! Looking forward to your unconventional wedding!
FYI my friends (guys..), there're many proposal ideas in You-tube that you can learn from if you ever run out of them!
In the past, form of proposal can be "Let's get married" or "Let's buy a flat". However, as time progresses, women tend to be more romantic as they are in touch with more Western concepts. They hope to receive more romantic proposals, which they could relish even many years after their marriage. Afterall, marriage is only once in a lifetime and there's never going to be a 2nd proposal again in the future.
For me, I also hope to receive a romantic proposal in the future (if there's ever any haha) Realistically, if my kid were to ask me "Mummy, how did Daddy propose to you?", at least I can proudly provide the details.
I've known Merynx for 7 years already and during these years, it did not ever cross my mind that he is a romantic person. I only realised he has such a romantic side when he described to us tonight at our hall mates gathering his successful proposal to his girl friend, and now future-wife-to-be.
First, he asked his church friends to set up an outing and then he got a professional singer to sing "Only You" before he and his friends brought the flowers arranged as "Will You Marry Me?" out for her.
Not to be missed is his ring-bearer: their hamster who carried their special, unique ring.
And she was so touched and said "yes".
I sincerely believe Wedding is a form of solemn commitment. It's never just a piece of paper because not many people can be that committed to sign that paper. I'm very happy that my 2 friends have decided to make the step and I wish them everlasting happiness.
Hope everyone I know can also meet the person that they can be committed to and vice versa. Cheers to Merynx! Looking forward to your unconventional wedding!
FYI my friends (guys..), there're many proposal ideas in You-tube that you can learn from if you ever run out of them!
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