Monday, December 31, 2007
一部分的完整 -- 张小娴
爱一个人的时候，你总是希望把自己完整地交给他。 毫无保留地爱他。 毫无保留地付出。 他是你唯一的。 如果你的生命里缺少了他，就是不完整的生命。 只是，世上没有一段爱情是完整的。 你从别人手上把他抢回来，你们终于可以厮守终生了，你以为你们经历了最惊天动地的爱情，没有人可以把你们分开。多年之后，他爱上了另一个女人。你仍然深深地爱着他，他也曾经深深地爱过你。心甘情愿为你抛弃一切，但你们之间还是出现第三者，你们的爱情不再完整。 你问他：“我们是不是不再完整？” 他垂头无语，他和另一个女人又何尝完整？他永远不会和她结合。 二十一世纪了，我们对爱情的完整也许应该有一个新的见解——不要祈求永远完整，只要有一部分完整就好了。 在互相鼓励的那一部分，你们是完整的。 在共同奋斗的那一部分，你们是完整的。 在毫无保留地付出的时候，你们是完整的。 有一部分完整，足以抵销一部分的遗憾。
不要再问天长地久还是曾经拥有 -- 张小娴
另一篇：
有人问：“你喜欢天长地久，还是曾经拥有？” 问这一类问题，已经太落伍，实在没心机回答，爱情怎能这样分界？ 也许，每一个人在另一个人的生命里，都有一种作用。作用完了，功德圆满，也就分手。他只是她生命里的一个过客、一块跳板，却影响了她一辈子，这算是曾经拥有，还是天长地久？ 她在他最失意的时候出现，他本来已经放弃一切，因为遇上她，他变得积极进取。不再自怜。他从幽谷里走出来，变成一个光芒四射的人。然后，因为许多原因，她要离开了，她知道，她在他生命里的作用已经完了，即使她走了，他也不会倒下来。所谓缘尽，也就是她在他生命里扮演的角色是时候消失了。 她本来是一个很简单的女人，以为爱情就是人生的全部，整天憧憬着跟自己心爱的男人结婚、生孩子，过着幸福的生活，直到遇上他，她才知道自己可以不平凡。爱情原来不是人生的全部，她不再憧憬结婚和生孩子，她对幸福的生活有了新的见解。一天，他要离开她了，虽然伤感，但是他留给她的养份，将会滋润她一辈子。 不要再问天长地久还是曾经拥有？凡是美好的东西总是以不同形式地久天长，功德圆满。当天分手的时候，你很伤心，今天回首，你才醒觉，他离开，因为他的作用已经完了。人生何处无离别？最重要是你们各自在对方的生命里起过一些什么作用。
有人问：“你喜欢天长地久，还是曾经拥有？” 问这一类问题，已经太落伍，实在没心机回答，爱情怎能这样分界？ 也许，每一个人在另一个人的生命里，都有一种作用。作用完了，功德圆满，也就分手。他只是她生命里的一个过客、一块跳板，却影响了她一辈子，这算是曾经拥有，还是天长地久？ 她在他最失意的时候出现，他本来已经放弃一切，因为遇上她，他变得积极进取。不再自怜。他从幽谷里走出来，变成一个光芒四射的人。然后，因为许多原因，她要离开了，她知道，她在他生命里的作用已经完了，即使她走了，他也不会倒下来。所谓缘尽，也就是她在他生命里扮演的角色是时候消失了。 她本来是一个很简单的女人，以为爱情就是人生的全部，整天憧憬着跟自己心爱的男人结婚、生孩子，过着幸福的生活，直到遇上他，她才知道自己可以不平凡。爱情原来不是人生的全部，她不再憧憬结婚和生孩子，她对幸福的生活有了新的见解。一天，他要离开她了，虽然伤感，但是他留给她的养份，将会滋润她一辈子。 不要再问天长地久还是曾经拥有？凡是美好的东西总是以不同形式地久天长，功德圆满。当天分手的时候，你很伤心，今天回首，你才醒觉，他离开，因为他的作用已经完了。人生何处无离别？最重要是你们各自在对方的生命里起过一些什么作用。
总胜过从未碰头 -- 张小娴
最近我很喜欢张小娴的散文，读起来就觉得感觉很强，很深。这是其中一篇散文：
二十五岁的M与男朋友相恋八年，他们一起经历了许多快乐和不快乐的日子。那年，
他考不上大学，她一直在旁边支持他。第二年，他终于考上大学了，他们的感情更加巩
固。大学毕业之后，他们各自在两个不同的行业工作，问题就来了。
每次见面，他都跟她谈工作的事，仿佛工作就是一切。他不再跟她说亲昵话。不再
吻她和拥抱她。他们从来没有性关系，他希望她在婚前是完美的。他是这么好的一个男
人，可是，现在他坦白的告诉她，他对她的感觉已经变得很弱，他不想再拖着她。他不
想为了责任而跟她结婚。他要找的人不是她。她哭了起来，他也哭了。大家都舍不得分
开。她仍然爱他，希望他回头。只是，他已经没有那种感觉。
她的房间里全是这八年来他送给她的东西。他仍然关心她，但他不再爱她。她问，
怎样可以令他对她再有爱的感觉？
你和我都知道，爱的感觉一旦消失了，几乎是无法挽回的。相爱也是一种电波，这
两种电波的信号曾经是很强的，今天，电波变弱了，对方拒绝接收，你的发射网再强也
是徒然的。
两个曾经相爱的人，成长的路不同，那么，唯一的结局就是各自走自己的路。每个
人的路都不同，有幸和遇，无缘则分手。曾经相遇，总胜过从未碰头。
二十五岁的M与男朋友相恋八年，他们一起经历了许多快乐和不快乐的日子。那年，
他考不上大学，她一直在旁边支持他。第二年，他终于考上大学了，他们的感情更加巩
固。大学毕业之后，他们各自在两个不同的行业工作，问题就来了。
每次见面，他都跟她谈工作的事，仿佛工作就是一切。他不再跟她说亲昵话。不再
吻她和拥抱她。他们从来没有性关系，他希望她在婚前是完美的。他是这么好的一个男
人，可是，现在他坦白的告诉她，他对她的感觉已经变得很弱，他不想再拖着她。他不
想为了责任而跟她结婚。他要找的人不是她。她哭了起来，他也哭了。大家都舍不得分
开。她仍然爱他，希望他回头。只是，他已经没有那种感觉。
她的房间里全是这八年来他送给她的东西。他仍然关心她，但他不再爱她。她问，
怎样可以令他对她再有爱的感觉？
你和我都知道，爱的感觉一旦消失了，几乎是无法挽回的。相爱也是一种电波，这
两种电波的信号曾经是很强的，今天，电波变弱了，对方拒绝接收，你的发射网再强也
是徒然的。
两个曾经相爱的人，成长的路不同，那么，唯一的结局就是各自走自己的路。每个
人的路都不同，有幸和遇，无缘则分手。曾经相遇，总胜过从未碰头。
2007 - an ever-changing year > Part 2
To conclude my postings for 2007, I decided to dedicate it to my life in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City.
As i joined my new company in Oct 2007, i was posted to VN and explore the market there for WWTP and WTP. It was a totally new experience and lifestyle for me. Before, i have been hearing from people about their lives and feelings when they were outstationed for weeks, and even months. I was envious as it is a new insight and feeling, yet i was also apprehensive as I wondered if I could truly accept and blend into a different env and culture. Moreover, to me, VN is not a very developed country and my impression of it was vague and blurry.
As i packed my luggage for the 1st trip to VN, I felt worried, anxious, sad and yet there was a tinge of happiness as I can try to live independently in a foreign country. I remembered telling Daddy that I was sad and did not want to go to VN for a straight 2 wks. He told me "If it is time for you to fly, then you must fly!" So off I went, with my luggage and a nervous heart...
I recalled that my first wk in VN was the hardest to bear. I could not get used to the (polluted) air, (noisy) honkings, (many many) motorcycles, (dusty) roads, (lack of) trees, (limited) sunlight in my room, (not pink) bedroom...etc etc. One good thing: I love the food there, as they have plenty of veggies, less fried and oily food. I felt healthier and of coz, slimming was not a problem at all :P
However, I was lucky and blessed to have friendly and easy-to-get-along colleagues who took good care of me. In particular, I got to know her:
Truc!! (AKA my Nanny) - a wonderful and lovely fren who simply clicks with me, on food, books, interest etc... heehee :P
As i joined my new company in Oct 2007, i was posted to VN and explore the market there for WWTP and WTP. It was a totally new experience and lifestyle for me. Before, i have been hearing from people about their lives and feelings when they were outstationed for weeks, and even months. I was envious as it is a new insight and feeling, yet i was also apprehensive as I wondered if I could truly accept and blend into a different env and culture. Moreover, to me, VN is not a very developed country and my impression of it was vague and blurry.
As i packed my luggage for the 1st trip to VN, I felt worried, anxious, sad and yet there was a tinge of happiness as I can try to live independently in a foreign country. I remembered telling Daddy that I was sad and did not want to go to VN for a straight 2 wks. He told me "If it is time for you to fly, then you must fly!" So off I went, with my luggage and a nervous heart...
I recalled that my first wk in VN was the hardest to bear. I could not get used to the (polluted) air, (noisy) honkings, (many many) motorcycles, (dusty) roads, (lack of) trees, (limited) sunlight in my room, (not pink) bedroom...etc etc. One good thing: I love the food there, as they have plenty of veggies, less fried and oily food. I felt healthier and of coz, slimming was not a problem at all :P
However, I was lucky and blessed to have friendly and easy-to-get-along colleagues who took good care of me. In particular, I got to know her:
Truc!! (AKA my Nanny) - a wonderful and lovely fren who simply clicks with me, on food, books, interest etc... heehee :P 
At a cafe with Truc (who took this pic for me). I enjoyed most Sats with her, as we would go for breakie, girls' talk, shopping and plenty of walking!
Some pictures I took (@ city centre):
As i stayed in HCMC longer, I began to appreciate the finer things there, and able to accept and blend into the env. The lifestyle and pace are different as compared to Sg, as people generally do not really rush and walk fast. They take life at a slower pace, and will stop to appreciate, for eg they will go to cafes (or coffeeshops in local lingo) for a cuppa and chat with friends. After work will be dinner with frens, coffee and then home. During wkends, there will be parties (yes, they party for various occasions) and gatherings. There will be plenty of food and drinks to go around and around.
Until now, I have been in HCMC (to and fro) for a total of 6 weeks and each trip brings new meaning, fresh feeling and different happenings.
**Through this busy period, I also found the person who can share joy and sadness with me, who can understand my feelings and thoughts. After so many years, I think i am able to love again and open my heart to enjoy the romantic feeling. Heehee, a bit childish, but yes, i think I am in love. However this time, the experience is different, as I do not yearn for constant attention and sweet whisperings all day. No more throwing of tempers, incessant demands, continuous whinning and complaining. I think i have grown up, or to put it in another way, the happenings over the past 2 years have forced me to mature faster. Neither he nor me can foresee what will happen in the (near) future, but I am definitely enjoying and savouring every moment ^_^
Friday, December 21, 2007
2007 - an ever-changing year > Part 1
Was reading thru blogs this morning, Elaine Jie Jie, frens, family.... they were blogging about the end of 2007, and to welcome 2008. I was inspired by their entries, esp Jie's, which really warmed my heart and moved me. Yes, the main theme here is love. Love from family and friends, which really makes the festive season an enjoyable and unforgettable one.
Thinking back of the past year, I have really grown a lot. Looking back at the pictures taken from CNY, Melbourne trip, Philippine biz trip, all the relaxing island trips with Mom until now, VN trip. My life in 2007 can be summarized in a series of pictures....
CNY 2007
Welcoming PIG year at home
At Grandma's place, together with Starry. All 3 of us a PIGGIES. Haha :)
At the flower fair @ Sentosa during CNY. I love this picture, coz of the color contrast :P
Me and my brother
Melbourne Trip with Granny, Dad and cousins
Toasting with my cousins @ Red Emperor, Melbourne
Outside Crown Towers, Melbourne
Philippines Biz Trip -- my 1st biz trip and 1st time away from home alone
The park near my house in the Philippines
Me and my colleagues in the Philippines, Mila and Jeanette
Wkend getaway with Mummy -- Bintan Island
At Bintan Agro Resort. A wkend getaway with Mama.
Mama in front of the swimming pool
Having lunch in a restaurant by the sea
Clouds, mountains and the fog...winding roads up to Genting Highlands
The amusement park @ Genting
My beloved Granny
A short trip to Batam with Mummy
Me and Mummy on the ferry
I love this picture!!
Tea-time by the pool
At the sand playground for kids
After my Batam trip, I started on my new job - Sales and Marketing Engineer. It is a fun and ever-changing job, and I had my first longest outstation post in Vietnam - HCMC. Shall post abt it in a another entry :)
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Journey
Have thought about this for quite some time, and I have decided to record down the happenings recently and there after...this could be an unforgettable and bittersweet episode of my life...
In the beginning, we would ask each other, "Why I like you? How come I like you? How can it be???" Hmmm..after some brainstorming together, we realized that there is really no answer, no start, no beginning point. The chemistry is there, the feeling is there. We can talk, talk about anything, talk about everything. Feelings were shared, sorrow was halved and happiness was doubled. Maybe it all started from a song "I'd never fall in love again"....yet the contrary happened.
As the days passed, we began to understand more and care more. My working hours are never regular, sometimes i dont even have time for rest, much less than for talking. On some days, i would be rushing to so many places and when i can settle down, i need to write reports and emails. Similarly, his job is also very busy and hectic, sometimes late into the night. But we share a common understanding, sometimes an sms or a short phone call is enough. Other times, we would just sit together quietly and enjoy some songs. Maybe I have really grown up, I know that love and care do not equate to constant companionship. Physcially apart, but mentally together :)
When we are far apart, and do not see each other everyday, it is difficult. But we still keep in contact thru sms, calls and skype. There is still this chemistry and feeling that i cannot avoid, cannot forget. I thought i would forget when the distance is big, when we are apart, and when we do not see each other. Aha! Quite the opposite.
How long will this feeling last? I am really keen to know... :)
In the beginning, we would ask each other, "Why I like you? How come I like you? How can it be???" Hmmm..after some brainstorming together, we realized that there is really no answer, no start, no beginning point. The chemistry is there, the feeling is there. We can talk, talk about anything, talk about everything. Feelings were shared, sorrow was halved and happiness was doubled. Maybe it all started from a song "I'd never fall in love again"....yet the contrary happened.
As the days passed, we began to understand more and care more. My working hours are never regular, sometimes i dont even have time for rest, much less than for talking. On some days, i would be rushing to so many places and when i can settle down, i need to write reports and emails. Similarly, his job is also very busy and hectic, sometimes late into the night. But we share a common understanding, sometimes an sms or a short phone call is enough. Other times, we would just sit together quietly and enjoy some songs. Maybe I have really grown up, I know that love and care do not equate to constant companionship. Physcially apart, but mentally together :)
When we are far apart, and do not see each other everyday, it is difficult. But we still keep in contact thru sms, calls and skype. There is still this chemistry and feeling that i cannot avoid, cannot forget. I thought i would forget when the distance is big, when we are apart, and when we do not see each other. Aha! Quite the opposite.
How long will this feeling last? I am really keen to know... :)
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Emotions
Recently, a lot of things are running thru' my mind. I am feeling a lot, feeling very deep and feeling very true. This feeling had left me for several years, and it all came back to me some time ago again. Just that this time, i feel more stable, more secured and more mature.
Some thoughts...
To love someone means...
to give that person space to breathe and do what he wants. Each of us has our own individual life, work and friends. Try not to bind him down, and control his time or life.
To love someone means...
to understand and care for him. Not just thru saying, but also thru action and support.
To love someone means...
not to be too demanding. Time spent together must be treasured, but time spent apart must be respected too.
To love someone means...
to let him go. If he comes back to me, it means we have the destiny and shall be together.
世上最伟大的爱就是放手。只有真正体会过的人才会了解，只有真正痛过的人才会明白。
Some thoughts...
To love someone means...
to give that person space to breathe and do what he wants. Each of us has our own individual life, work and friends. Try not to bind him down, and control his time or life.
To love someone means...
to understand and care for him. Not just thru saying, but also thru action and support.
To love someone means...
not to be too demanding. Time spent together must be treasured, but time spent apart must be respected too.
To love someone means...
to let him go. If he comes back to me, it means we have the destiny and shall be together.
世上最伟大的爱就是放手。只有真正体会过的人才会了解，只有真正痛过的人才会明白。
Heaven Knows -- by Rick Price
I love this song, especially recently:
She's always on my mind
From the time I wake up,
Till I close my eyes.
She's everywhere I go
She's all I know.
And though she's so far away,
It just keeps getting stronger everyday
And even now she's gone
I'm still holding on
So tell me, where do I start
'Coz it's breakin' my heart
Don't wanna let her go
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope & pray
'Coz heaven knows.
My friends keep telling me
That if you really love her,
You've gotta set her free
And if she returns in time
I'll know she's mine
But tell me, where do I start
'Coz it's breakin' my heart
Don't wanna let her go
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope & pray
'Coz heaven knows
Why I live in despair
'Coz wide awake or dreamin',
I know she's never there
And all the time I act so brave,
I'm shakin' inside
Why does it hurt me so?
Heaven knows... heaven knows.
She's always on my mind
From the time I wake up,
Till I close my eyes.
She's everywhere I go
She's all I know.
And though she's so far away,
It just keeps getting stronger everyday
And even now she's gone
I'm still holding on
So tell me, where do I start
'Coz it's breakin' my heart
Don't wanna let her go
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope & pray
'Coz heaven knows.
My friends keep telling me
That if you really love her,
You've gotta set her free
And if she returns in time
I'll know she's mine
But tell me, where do I start
'Coz it's breakin' my heart
Don't wanna let her go
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope & pray
'Coz heaven knows
Why I live in despair
'Coz wide awake or dreamin',
I know she's never there
And all the time I act so brave,
I'm shakin' inside
Why does it hurt me so?
Heaven knows... heaven knows.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Patience
Am reading a book by Anchee Min - "Empress Orchid". It is a fiction story based on the true story of China's last Empress.
In Chapter 7, it was said the Orchid was chosen to be the 4th wife of the Emperor's and started to live in the Palace. Every morning when she woke up, she would need to go through the whole procedure of washing, getting dressed, eat and then wait....spent the days waiting and waiting. Even though she is dressed magnificantly and well-groomed, she would see no one but herself (and the maids). The wait for her husband is a long and never-ending one.
As i was reading it at my desk, i could almost feel her boredom and impatience. I am also sitting and dwindling my days away. Only after 530pm, then i feel my life stirring and coming into action. I pray for 5th Oct to come soon...patience....
In Chapter 7, it was said the Orchid was chosen to be the 4th wife of the Emperor's and started to live in the Palace. Every morning when she woke up, she would need to go through the whole procedure of washing, getting dressed, eat and then wait....spent the days waiting and waiting. Even though she is dressed magnificantly and well-groomed, she would see no one but herself (and the maids). The wait for her husband is a long and never-ending one.
As i was reading it at my desk, i could almost feel her boredom and impatience. I am also sitting and dwindling my days away. Only after 530pm, then i feel my life stirring and coming into action. I pray for 5th Oct to come soon...patience....
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Next posting
Its final. After some weeks of negotiation and discussion, I am ready to move on to another job.
The new job will put me in sales and marketing, to open and develop markets in Singapore and Vietnam. Heehee, really looking forward to the new job, as it will bring a new breath of life into my monotonous rhythm. Career advancing opportunities will be more and travel opportunities will increase too. Ppl who are always outstation will ask why am i so keen to be outstation? Well, maybe coz i dun like to be confined to a small space and do the same thing day-in day-out. I enjoy the travel as it would allow me to meet more ppl.
That being said....i have 2 months of notice....grrr...
The new job will put me in sales and marketing, to open and develop markets in Singapore and Vietnam. Heehee, really looking forward to the new job, as it will bring a new breath of life into my monotonous rhythm. Career advancing opportunities will be more and travel opportunities will increase too. Ppl who are always outstation will ask why am i so keen to be outstation? Well, maybe coz i dun like to be confined to a small space and do the same thing day-in day-out. I enjoy the travel as it would allow me to meet more ppl.
That being said....i have 2 months of notice....grrr...
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Expiry date
Everyone has an expiry date.
Ppl around me are expiring simultaneously now. This is due to various reasons: shelf price remains the same, sick of the same flavour everyday, poor manufacturing procedure, environment-induced factors that hasten expiry...etc.
I wonder whether expiry date can be influenced...perhaps it might expedite mine too...
Kekeke... talking in riddles, but i am sure some ppl who read this can understand me :P
Ppl around me are expiring simultaneously now. This is due to various reasons: shelf price remains the same, sick of the same flavour everyday, poor manufacturing procedure, environment-induced factors that hasten expiry...etc.
I wonder whether expiry date can be influenced...perhaps it might expedite mine too...
Kekeke... talking in riddles, but i am sure some ppl who read this can understand me :P
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Jack of all trades, Master of none
This statement is so apt. I really ought to call myself Jack.
From process design, to procurement, filing, documentations, contract negotiations, comparisons, purchase requirements, piping, valves, instrumentations, civil, electrical, mechanical. U name it, and most prob i have done it. I know the surface of everything, but none of the details below.
Y'day, someone asked me:" So what have u learnt over the past yr?" Wah..i was stunned. What have i learnt? I counted all the items, then he asked me, "So tell me more about instrumentations." And then i was stunned again. Huh....i know nuts abt it, except the indiv names and purposes. How to install and operate? Hmmm....
I think its my fault. I did not take the pro-active action of asking and requesting for more training and guidance. Hence, i shall think of a way to put it right.
From process design, to procurement, filing, documentations, contract negotiations, comparisons, purchase requirements, piping, valves, instrumentations, civil, electrical, mechanical. U name it, and most prob i have done it. I know the surface of everything, but none of the details below.
Y'day, someone asked me:" So what have u learnt over the past yr?" Wah..i was stunned. What have i learnt? I counted all the items, then he asked me, "So tell me more about instrumentations." And then i was stunned again. Huh....i know nuts abt it, except the indiv names and purposes. How to install and operate? Hmmm....
I think its my fault. I did not take the pro-active action of asking and requesting for more training and guidance. Hence, i shall think of a way to put it right.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Flu and Potter
I woke up last Sat morning with a horrible sore throat and a dreadful nose, which just keep getting blocked. I know i am down with a flu...again!!! Before I worked, i had flu once a yr (or maybe even once every 2 yrs); now that i work, i have flu twice (or thrice) a yr. I hate it! My immune system is getting worse :(
What has Potter got to do with flu then?
Hmmm....coz i finished Harry Potter book 6 during my recuperation at home!!! Woah~~~finally, after a yr...when Book 7 is gonna be released soon...I have finally finished Book 6. One good pt is: I can straightaway continue with Book 7 and not forget contents of Book 6. Also looking forward to Movie Part 5.
Harry Harry......i am crazy about Potter for now ^_^
What has Potter got to do with flu then?
Hmmm....coz i finished Harry Potter book 6 during my recuperation at home!!! Woah~~~finally, after a yr...when Book 7 is gonna be released soon...I have finally finished Book 6. One good pt is: I can straightaway continue with Book 7 and not forget contents of Book 6. Also looking forward to Movie Part 5.
Harry Harry......i am crazy about Potter for now ^_^
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Random pics part 2
I just love posting pics recently. Some pics were not posted on time when i returned from holi. Hence...tada~~~ here they are!!
Melbourne 2007
I was in Melbourne during the warm up to the Grand Prix 2007. A Ferrari exhibition was set up at Crown Towers, and a total of 7 Ferraris (of different models, different eras) were on displayed. Everyday, it attracted hundreds (my rough estimation, maybe more) of ppl to come and take pics. All at once, we saw Ferraris from different eras and I must say, I was impressed by the designs. Tried to take a few pics (some not so successful).
Not so clear, but we still can see that its a Ferrari :P
One of the clearer pics that I managed to take.
Family dinner (not so complete though) @ Melbourne.
Melbourne 2007
I was in Melbourne during the warm up to the Grand Prix 2007. A Ferrari exhibition was set up at Crown Towers, and a total of 7 Ferraris (of different models, different eras) were on displayed. Everyday, it attracted hundreds (my rough estimation, maybe more) of ppl to come and take pics. All at once, we saw Ferraris from different eras and I must say, I was impressed by the designs. Tried to take a few pics (some not so successful).
Not so clear, but we still can see that its a Ferrari :P
One of the clearer pics that I managed to take.
Family dinner (not so complete though) @ Melbourne.Hokkaido 2006
Me and pink flowers :)
The vast greenland behind me. There isn't a single tall building in sight, only mountains and grass... a rare sight in Sg.
I love taking pics of trees. During Summer-Autumn, trees are of amazing shades of red, brown, orange, yellow...Japan is a wonderful place to visit during this season :P
Me and pink flowers :) 
The vast greenland behind me. There isn't a single tall building in sight, only mountains and grass... a rare sight in Sg.
I love taking pics of trees. During Summer-Autumn, trees are of amazing shades of red, brown, orange, yellow...Japan is a wonderful place to visit during this season :PTuesday, July 03, 2007
快乐
今早，同事问我：“你每天都很开心，每天见你都笑嘻嘻的！”
其实，我也有不快乐的时候，只是以我的性格，我很快便会忘记了。人生并没有大不了的事，没有事情是十分严重或不能解决的。有时候，人们会为了一些鸡毛蒜皮的事而吵架，为了一句话而争吵。对我而言，这是无谓的，因为还有更多更重要的事情等着我们去处理，更值得我们关注。
人生难免会有不如意的事，没有人的一生是一帆风顺的，所以我们必须学着去面对困难，想办法解决。坚强是在不断的磨练下，培养出来的。人是需要经过磨练，才会成长的；我们不能永远在受保护的环境里生活，也不能一直依赖父母保护我们。
朋友们，如果你们今天不如意，不要紧，因为还有明天！当你明天一觉睡醒时，又是新的一天，是新的开始。前一天，所有不开心的事都应该被忘记！
人应该活在当下 :)
其实，我也有不快乐的时候，只是以我的性格，我很快便会忘记了。人生并没有大不了的事，没有事情是十分严重或不能解决的。有时候，人们会为了一些鸡毛蒜皮的事而吵架，为了一句话而争吵。对我而言，这是无谓的，因为还有更多更重要的事情等着我们去处理，更值得我们关注。
人生难免会有不如意的事，没有人的一生是一帆风顺的，所以我们必须学着去面对困难，想办法解决。坚强是在不断的磨练下，培养出来的。人是需要经过磨练，才会成长的；我们不能永远在受保护的环境里生活，也不能一直依赖父母保护我们。
朋友们，如果你们今天不如意，不要紧，因为还有明天！当你明天一觉睡醒时，又是新的一天，是新的开始。前一天，所有不开心的事都应该被忘记！
人应该活在当下 :)
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Random pics ^_^
I was in the mood for some random posting last wkend :)
My fave piggy at Sentosa Flower Fair during CNY 2007. See how smug this piggy looks!
Mama and Papa
Pretty pretty!
Edwin's graduation from Singapore Poly.
Heehee, I am so proud of him :) 
My own commencement in 2006 :D
Me and Papa
Me and Mama. Both Papa and Mama graduated with honours - Excellent Parents' Cert!
My fave piggy at Sentosa Flower Fair during CNY 2007. See how smug this piggy looks!
Mama and Papa
Pretty pretty!
Edwin's graduation from Singapore Poly.
Heehee, I am so proud of him :) My own commencement in 2006 :D
Me and Papa
Me and Mama. Both Papa and Mama graduated with honours - Excellent Parents' Cert!Thursday, June 21, 2007
How big is ur sky?
Today, a fren discussed some things with me, which left me in deep thoughts.
When I haven work, and just started working, i was blur and do not know where to head. No direction, no contacts, no idea of what is happening in the working place. A yr has passed, and I m clearer now, i know what is in store for me, i know how things work and I know wat to ask during interviews. Because i know what i want.
An analogy
It does not matter which factory makes the skirt u r wearing. It matters whether you still wanna wear the skirt.
(i thot of this myself :P)
I have also been in this dilemma myself, feeling stuck and trapped. Dunno what to expect in future, what is there for me to hold on to. Or whether i will be able to see a bigger piece of the sky, and widen my circle. I am sure i do not want to stay in this position forever, because the sky is simply not enough for me.
Another fren told me, "When u r in a different position, you will see things at different levels." I can say, i m seeing things at a low level now. Its true, when u r at a lower ground, what u see is always secluded and blocked. When u climb to a higher ground, the surroundings may be the same, but ur view is different.
So to my fren (war fren), decide and don't look back. I support u in ur decision!!!
When I haven work, and just started working, i was blur and do not know where to head. No direction, no contacts, no idea of what is happening in the working place. A yr has passed, and I m clearer now, i know what is in store for me, i know how things work and I know wat to ask during interviews. Because i know what i want.
An analogy
It does not matter which factory makes the skirt u r wearing. It matters whether you still wanna wear the skirt.
(i thot of this myself :P)
I have also been in this dilemma myself, feeling stuck and trapped. Dunno what to expect in future, what is there for me to hold on to. Or whether i will be able to see a bigger piece of the sky, and widen my circle. I am sure i do not want to stay in this position forever, because the sky is simply not enough for me.
Another fren told me, "When u r in a different position, you will see things at different levels." I can say, i m seeing things at a low level now. Its true, when u r at a lower ground, what u see is always secluded and blocked. When u climb to a higher ground, the surroundings may be the same, but ur view is different.
So to my fren (war fren), decide and don't look back. I support u in ur decision!!!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Midweek
(I decided that this posting shall be in PINK.)
Geee..time passes faster and faster :P Its already Wed in the blink of an eye *blink blink*
I am looking forward to this wkend, coz i'm gonna spend a leisure wkend on Bintan with Mommy. Hmmm...its nice to spend a quiet and lazy wkend with Mom...sad that Dad can't join us though.
Gave up to book ourselves to Taiwan, as the airfare and accomodation is ex....very uneconomical to go there just to shop. So we decided to have a change and go to an island to laze away...
We book ourselves a 3D2N stay at Bintan Argo (check out the place at http://www.bintanagro.com/front/index.php) with a half day tour and spa session. Woah~~ i love spa :D Wahahaha!!
Let me pass thru this wk quickly and easily, then i can escape to the island for a retreat!!
PS: Haven got any news from ______ yet...how long more to wait???
Geee..time passes faster and faster :P Its already Wed in the blink of an eye *blink blink*
I am looking forward to this wkend, coz i'm gonna spend a leisure wkend on Bintan with Mommy. Hmmm...its nice to spend a quiet and lazy wkend with Mom...sad that Dad can't join us though.
Gave up to book ourselves to Taiwan, as the airfare and accomodation is ex....very uneconomical to go there just to shop. So we decided to have a change and go to an island to laze away...
We book ourselves a 3D2N stay at Bintan Argo (check out the place at http://www.bintanagro.com/front/index.php) with a half day tour and spa session. Woah~~ i love spa :D Wahahaha!!
Let me pass thru this wk quickly and easily, then i can escape to the island for a retreat!!
PS: Haven got any news from ______ yet...how long more to wait???
Monday, June 11, 2007
Mini water crisis @ home
We had a water crisis yesterday.. water pipe at master bathroom, burst and in order to stop water from gushing out (w/o the tap to control and stop), we had to turn off the main water supply (which is outside of our house). The problem is, once the main tap is turned off, the water supply to the whole house is cut off, i.e. we cannot use water!!! no water!!!
Problems we faced (counting only some):
1. No water for washing
2. No water for flushing
3. No water for bathing
.
.
.
And the list goes on....
We had to out buckets near the broken pipe, turn on the main line and quickly collect water in the pails. Then turn off the mains and use water from the pails. Well, as we had 'limited' water, we had to think of how to use it efficiently.
Usually, when we can just turn on the taps and water runs freely, we will not try to save/control water usage. How many of us will use tumbler when brushing our teeth? How many of us will wash our faces using a basin of water, instead of free running water from the tap? And how many of us will really use the wate from washing clothes to flush the toilet? Heeheee...i did all these from yesterday till today. Bo bian...save water!
This mini crisis made me realized deeply (i'd realized a bit before) that water is precious and we really should not waste water. Instead, we must think of ways to utilize water to the maximum and reuse it whenever we can. Working in the water industry also deepen my belief in conserving water. Sg has limited water supply and if everyone can help to reuse/recycle water, we would not face a water shortage problem in the near future. Else...one day...we might really have to ration water and imagine...... bathing with only 2 pails of water, no water to flush, no water to wash....
Luckily, the plumber is coming today. Haha :)
Problems we faced (counting only some):
1. No water for washing
2. No water for flushing
3. No water for bathing
.
.
.
And the list goes on....
We had to out buckets near the broken pipe, turn on the main line and quickly collect water in the pails. Then turn off the mains and use water from the pails. Well, as we had 'limited' water, we had to think of how to use it efficiently.
Usually, when we can just turn on the taps and water runs freely, we will not try to save/control water usage. How many of us will use tumbler when brushing our teeth? How many of us will wash our faces using a basin of water, instead of free running water from the tap? And how many of us will really use the wate from washing clothes to flush the toilet? Heeheee...i did all these from yesterday till today. Bo bian...save water!
This mini crisis made me realized deeply (i'd realized a bit before) that water is precious and we really should not waste water. Instead, we must think of ways to utilize water to the maximum and reuse it whenever we can. Working in the water industry also deepen my belief in conserving water. Sg has limited water supply and if everyone can help to reuse/recycle water, we would not face a water shortage problem in the near future. Else...one day...we might really have to ration water and imagine...... bathing with only 2 pails of water, no water to flush, no water to wash....
Luckily, the plumber is coming today. Haha :)
Thursday, June 07, 2007
A chance
Mom once said, "In everyone's life, there is bound to be at least 1 chance for the person to make a breakthrough."
I really believe in this statement now.
I was asked to attend the IWA Conference @ Swissotel 2 days ago. BTW, this conference is jointly organized by PUB and IWA, co-sponsored by CH2M, B&v, ITT. It invited research ppl from all over the world to share their research findings in the 3-day conference. The topics this time are mainly on NOM removal and MBRs. I was keen to attend but the pricey fees stopped me in my tracks, and left me 'drooling' over the seminars. Boss called me in on Monday and asked me if i am free and could i help to man our exhibition booth there on Tues. I almost jumped up in delight, as Tues' session has its focus on MBRs, recent developments and ways to reduce fouling > this is the session which i m MOST KEEN to attend. Hence, he gladly sent me there and i took time in between to attend the talks.
By afternoon, I was preparing to handover to a colleague as i had to rush to the hotel and host guests from China. I was to bring them ard for a walk before joining my boss for dinner with them. Then....Lady Luck smiled on me...
Someone from somewhere (identity to be kept in secret until further confirmation) walked up to me and started to talk to me about ww treatment and my work. He asked if i knew his co and i eagerly told him it was where i wanted to be but they only accept referrals from prof and walk-in applications normally are not being considered first-hand. He was 'shocked' and informed me that over the past months, they have been recruiting ppl by placing ads in papers, then he called his VP to talk to me. The chance came...they are offering scholarships in M.Eng, and a secured job upon graduation. My heart skipped a beat as not long ago, i was having a headache over where to find the finance/chance to do M.Eng. I calmly told them i m interested and VP told me to send him my CV for application....wow~~~~~ :D
I can't believe my luck. I guessed i must have laughed out loudly, even in sleep, that night... hehz.... :)
I really believe in this statement now.
I was asked to attend the IWA Conference @ Swissotel 2 days ago. BTW, this conference is jointly organized by PUB and IWA, co-sponsored by CH2M, B&v, ITT. It invited research ppl from all over the world to share their research findings in the 3-day conference. The topics this time are mainly on NOM removal and MBRs. I was keen to attend but the pricey fees stopped me in my tracks, and left me 'drooling' over the seminars. Boss called me in on Monday and asked me if i am free and could i help to man our exhibition booth there on Tues. I almost jumped up in delight, as Tues' session has its focus on MBRs, recent developments and ways to reduce fouling > this is the session which i m MOST KEEN to attend. Hence, he gladly sent me there and i took time in between to attend the talks.
By afternoon, I was preparing to handover to a colleague as i had to rush to the hotel and host guests from China. I was to bring them ard for a walk before joining my boss for dinner with them. Then....Lady Luck smiled on me...
Someone from somewhere (identity to be kept in secret until further confirmation) walked up to me and started to talk to me about ww treatment and my work. He asked if i knew his co and i eagerly told him it was where i wanted to be but they only accept referrals from prof and walk-in applications normally are not being considered first-hand. He was 'shocked' and informed me that over the past months, they have been recruiting ppl by placing ads in papers, then he called his VP to talk to me. The chance came...they are offering scholarships in M.Eng, and a secured job upon graduation. My heart skipped a beat as not long ago, i was having a headache over where to find the finance/chance to do M.Eng. I calmly told them i m interested and VP told me to send him my CV for application....wow~~~~~ :D
I can't believe my luck. I guessed i must have laughed out loudly, even in sleep, that night... hehz.... :)
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
A dream come true
I realized one of my dreams again....I booked myself a ticket to watch The Phantom of the Opera. Haha :) After almost 2 mths of performance, i finally got a ticket. Couldn't watch it earlier coz i arent sure of my schedule. Since i do not need to fly next wk, i just logon and bought a ticket to watch it. Hahaha :P Life is good.
Up to date, i have watched a number of performances: Miss Saigon, Forbidden City: The Portrait of an Empress...up to date, my fave was Forbidden City. I was so impressed that i watched it for 2 consecutive yrs. Kit Chan's melodious and powerful vocals captivated me and my senses.
Hope Phantom of the Opera would be another fantastic performance! :)
Up to date, i have watched a number of performances: Miss Saigon, Forbidden City: The Portrait of an Empress...up to date, my fave was Forbidden City. I was so impressed that i watched it for 2 consecutive yrs. Kit Chan's melodious and powerful vocals captivated me and my senses.
Hope Phantom of the Opera would be another fantastic performance! :)
Monday, May 07, 2007
Have been back in SG for 1 week liao, simply love home and the smell of my bed. Hmmm.... being away for some time makes me miss and love my home more. Hahaha :P
Had bouts of post-bday celebrations since I was back, lotsa presents and dinners with my loved ones and these made me feel really blessed and fortunate.
The trip to Manila changed my perception about a number of things:
1. The people there are really warm and friendly, they would greet you at every instance (calling "Sir", "Maam", "Miss"..) and can banter at a smooth flow. Wow!
2. There is a security guard at every 10 steps I take. Even shopping malls and hotels and banks have security checks and guards at all entrances. I was surprised that there is even a security guard when i walked into Starbucks/Coffee Bean for a drink.
3. The food there is of international variety and I am spoilt for choice every meal time. Jap, Korean, Western, Chines, Viet...you name it and most prob they have it. Mind you, the standard is above avg and some are really tasty. I fell in love with Krispy Kreme there!!
4. Mango. Abundant supply of mangoes...in every form and dish. Mango juice, mango shake .. (read my previous post for a comprehensive list).
5. How fortunate SG kids are! On the road in Manila, whenever we stopped at a traffic light, childrens/kids would come up to your car and beg for money. I know that they r most prob controlled by a syndicate, but i felt really sorry for them and sometimes i would ask my driver to pass them a few pesos. Awwww....how lucky we are...so sheltered and well taken care of.
6. Weather is mild here. Ya....the weather in Philippines is scorching hot!! Temp can go as high as 36degC and even in the evenings, it still hover ard 29 - 32 degC. Scary and its so dry too, not a drop of rain or a light breeze...grrr....
Wonder when my next posting is....
Had bouts of post-bday celebrations since I was back, lotsa presents and dinners with my loved ones and these made me feel really blessed and fortunate.
The trip to Manila changed my perception about a number of things:
1. The people there are really warm and friendly, they would greet you at every instance (calling "Sir", "Maam", "Miss"..) and can banter at a smooth flow. Wow!
2. There is a security guard at every 10 steps I take. Even shopping malls and hotels and banks have security checks and guards at all entrances. I was surprised that there is even a security guard when i walked into Starbucks/Coffee Bean for a drink.
3. The food there is of international variety and I am spoilt for choice every meal time. Jap, Korean, Western, Chines, Viet...you name it and most prob they have it. Mind you, the standard is above avg and some are really tasty. I fell in love with Krispy Kreme there!!
4. Mango. Abundant supply of mangoes...in every form and dish. Mango juice, mango shake .. (read my previous post for a comprehensive list).
5. How fortunate SG kids are! On the road in Manila, whenever we stopped at a traffic light, childrens/kids would come up to your car and beg for money. I know that they r most prob controlled by a syndicate, but i felt really sorry for them and sometimes i would ask my driver to pass them a few pesos. Awwww....how lucky we are...so sheltered and well taken care of.
6. Weather is mild here. Ya....the weather in Philippines is scorching hot!! Temp can go as high as 36degC and even in the evenings, it still hover ard 29 - 32 degC. Scary and its so dry too, not a drop of rain or a light breeze...grrr....
Wonder when my next posting is....
Monday, April 23, 2007
2nd wk in Manila
Hmmm...my 2nd wk here, will be home this Fri evening. Have enjoyed my stay here so far, and ppl are commenting on how fast I can adapt to life here. yup, actually i dont pick and fuss so much, only for accomodation. It must be nice, comfy, bright, clean and spacious. Food wise, i eat anything that is clean and edible.
ITs very interesting to eat here in Manila, they have a wide variety of food, lets not talk about local food like laksa, mee siam la. But Jap, Korean, Western, Italian etc, there are a lot and plenty to choose from. And in malls, you will find pushcarts selling juices, snacks etc. One thing in particular: they use MANGO for every single food item. Mango juice, mango shake, mango salad, mango-california maki, mango pancake, mango crepe, fresh mango, mango ice kachang, mango as garnish, mango as....blah blah...and the list goes on..,mango for everything. Wah...after almost a wk, i have a phobia for mango...everything is mango and its extremely SWEET :)
There are also many shopping malls ard the area I stay: SM Megamall, The Podium, St. Francis etc...wow...I will blog abt it in a later mail, to be accompanied with pictures :P
Till then....bye bye frens :) We shall meet soon.
ITs very interesting to eat here in Manila, they have a wide variety of food, lets not talk about local food like laksa, mee siam la. But Jap, Korean, Western, Italian etc, there are a lot and plenty to choose from. And in malls, you will find pushcarts selling juices, snacks etc. One thing in particular: they use MANGO for every single food item. Mango juice, mango shake, mango salad, mango-california maki, mango pancake, mango crepe, fresh mango, mango ice kachang, mango as garnish, mango as....blah blah...and the list goes on..,mango for everything. Wah...after almost a wk, i have a phobia for mango...everything is mango and its extremely SWEET :)
There are also many shopping malls ard the area I stay: SM Megamall, The Podium, St. Francis etc...wow...I will blog abt it in a later mail, to be accompanied with pictures :P
Till then....bye bye frens :) We shall meet soon.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Hot and sunny Manila
I touched down in Manila y'day afternoon, immediately i could feel the difference. It was DIFFERENT. The airport is not new, though not tattered, and the baggage system isnt fast, though not too slow, the weather is hot and dry and dusty, though not unliveable. I guess I'm (Singaporeans) are too 'pampered' at home.
We are so used to living in a clean and neat env, where everything works in order, with trains and buses connecting us to every part of the city, and fully air-con. I guess we are too accustomed to the life at home. Hence I must say I still haven fully adjusted to Manila.
Its not a bad city la, just different from SG. The food is also different, i miss local fare at home, or maybe i haven seek out the better food here yet. Tonight i must make sure i go and source out food, i haven been eating much since y'day lunch.
I will post my pics once i find a chance to take. for now, just to let everyone knows: I have arrived safely in Manila, but i miss home.
We are so used to living in a clean and neat env, where everything works in order, with trains and buses connecting us to every part of the city, and fully air-con. I guess we are too accustomed to the life at home. Hence I must say I still haven fully adjusted to Manila.
Its not a bad city la, just different from SG. The food is also different, i miss local fare at home, or maybe i haven seek out the better food here yet. Tonight i must make sure i go and source out food, i haven been eating much since y'day lunch.
I will post my pics once i find a chance to take. for now, just to let everyone knows: I have arrived safely in Manila, but i miss home.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Guilty yet thankful
Recent wks have been a whirlwind for me. My schedule is hectic and kinda punishing.
I will wake at 7am, change, make up and leave home at 745am. Breakie with parents then at 815am, I rush into office. The whole day will be busy, either i am working on long-time problems or trying to resolve new problems that occur. 12noon is lunch time and I get an hr to breathe normally. 1pm start work and I will go all the way till 7plus-8pm. No break, just an occasional snack on apples or cereal. By the time I leave office, its usually 7plus and I will step into house after 8pm. On some rare occasions, i will leave before 630pm and go for a brisk walk to exercise, thats the time when i get to see the evening sun.
When I bath and eat, it will be almost 9pm. Then i will either do more reading or i ll decide to indulge myself n watch tv prog. Conversations with Daddy and Mommy are usually short and concise, and they will patiently listen to my grouses (if any) or we will discuss hows their day. To be frank, usually we talk in front of the tv, and I would be fast asleep by the count of ten > which means they dont usually get much out of me.
I am really guilty, like I have not been spending enough time with them. No more luxury time with Mom, she has to do grocery alone, eat lunches alone. No more shopping with her, unless its public holi. No more late night watching soccer with Daddy, unless I can yank myself out of bed. Sigh... I feel so bad...I am neglecting them. But they are so supportive, they do not blame me and still encourage me to work harder and not worry abt them :(
Life is really very short, what are my priorties in life? Career? Money? Family? I'll put up both my arms and legs to say: FAMILY! I treasure every min i spend with them, every word i say to them. In the past, when time was abundant, I would not feel the need/urge to talk to them, I find it very normal to spend time together; and sometimes, i even feel 'irritated' at the amt of time we 'stick' tgt. Now that time is a luxury, i really treasure every min, like its the most precious thing in the world. Money cannot buy me family time and work will not give me the fufilment that family time gives.
I often ask myself: if i sacrifice family time for work now; one day, when anything happens and they are not with me, can i still embrace my work and be happy?
I will wake at 7am, change, make up and leave home at 745am. Breakie with parents then at 815am, I rush into office. The whole day will be busy, either i am working on long-time problems or trying to resolve new problems that occur. 12noon is lunch time and I get an hr to breathe normally. 1pm start work and I will go all the way till 7plus-8pm. No break, just an occasional snack on apples or cereal. By the time I leave office, its usually 7plus and I will step into house after 8pm. On some rare occasions, i will leave before 630pm and go for a brisk walk to exercise, thats the time when i get to see the evening sun.
When I bath and eat, it will be almost 9pm. Then i will either do more reading or i ll decide to indulge myself n watch tv prog. Conversations with Daddy and Mommy are usually short and concise, and they will patiently listen to my grouses (if any) or we will discuss hows their day. To be frank, usually we talk in front of the tv, and I would be fast asleep by the count of ten > which means they dont usually get much out of me.
I am really guilty, like I have not been spending enough time with them. No more luxury time with Mom, she has to do grocery alone, eat lunches alone. No more shopping with her, unless its public holi. No more late night watching soccer with Daddy, unless I can yank myself out of bed. Sigh... I feel so bad...I am neglecting them. But they are so supportive, they do not blame me and still encourage me to work harder and not worry abt them :(
Life is really very short, what are my priorties in life? Career? Money? Family? I'll put up both my arms and legs to say: FAMILY! I treasure every min i spend with them, every word i say to them. In the past, when time was abundant, I would not feel the need/urge to talk to them, I find it very normal to spend time together; and sometimes, i even feel 'irritated' at the amt of time we 'stick' tgt. Now that time is a luxury, i really treasure every min, like its the most precious thing in the world. Money cannot buy me family time and work will not give me the fufilment that family time gives.
I often ask myself: if i sacrifice family time for work now; one day, when anything happens and they are not with me, can i still embrace my work and be happy?
Thursday, April 12, 2007
當靈魂那根弦被撥動 文◎張小嫻
I like this post, copied from 6park.com:
當一根小提琴的琴弦被撥動時，會引起同一房間裏所有弦樂器的共振，即使這個振動微弱到肉耳根本聽不見，但是，最敏感的人都能感受到這種共振。當靈魂那根弦被撥動了，身體和愛也會共振……
●我和你的共振 有時候，你說不出為甚麼喜歡一個人。他長得並不特別好看，他並不完美。然而，他把你完完全全吸引住了，因為他有靈魂。
只有靈魂能觸動靈魂。
有些人，也許出身大富之家，也許在世界一流大學畢業，也許儀表不凡，也許有一個光明燦爛的前途，也許擁有以上所有的優點，可是，你感受不到他的靈魂，他只有一個耀目的軀殼。
另一些人，相信自己非常有內涵。他充分掌握潮流資訊，知道現在最流行的掌上電腦、數碼相機、名車，甚至最流行的球鞋。他知道甚麼是好東西，隨時可以唸出一串現代最有名的畫家、建築師、室內設計師和家具設計師的名字。可是，他不過是個資料蒐集員，沒有靈魂。
靈魂是一個可能性、一種智慧。它也可以很簡單：就是兩個人的契合。
為甚麼你覺得甲有靈魂而乙沒有？因為甲的靈魂能與你的靈魂共振。
當一根小提琴的琴弦被撥動時，會引起同一房間裏所有弦樂器的共振，即使這個振動微弱到肉耳根本聽不見，但是，最敏感的人都能感受到這種共振。當靈魂那根弦被撥動了，身體和愛也會共振。
我們愛上的，是一個能撥動我們靈魂那根弦線的人。這種感覺太奧妙了，很難去解釋，以至我們只能說：『他有一種屬於靈魂的東西。』
有一天，當你不再愛眼前人，也許是因為，靈魂那根弦已經斷了。
●喜歡和不喜歡
朋友約一位女士吃飯。那位女士應約赴會，剛坐下來，便先旨聲明： 『你不是我的類型，所以，不要打我主意。』 朋友愣了一下。他並沒有打算追求這位女士，他只是覺得她是個聊天的好對象。可是，人家這樣說，假如他說：『我不是想追求你！』那便似乎欠缺了男士風度。他惟有微笑表示明白。
『先旨聲明』也是一種態度，免得對方會誤會或日後大家尷尬。然而，這得要對自己非常有信心才可以。否則，碰到一位沒風度的男士，他說：『我對你根本沒意思！』那便很尷尬了。
我不是那種有信心『先旨聲明』的人。不喜歡一個人，我不會赴他的約，答應赴約，便是對他有好感。當然了，這種好感不一定發展成愛情，它也可以是友情。
不喜歡的人，無謂給他機會。事實上，一句話也嫌多。做人還是簡單一點好，我的一切，都可以分成喜歡和不喜歡：喜歡和不喜歡的人，喜歡和不喜歡的書，喜歡和不喜歡的地方，喜歡和不喜歡的食物，喜歡和不喜歡做的事，沒有模稜兩可。
一旦喜歡一個人，我會對他特別包容。不喜歡的，我會很挑剔。
喜歡的食物，我可以連續吃幾年才換口味。喜歡的書，我會一看再看。喜歡做的事，我可以不計代價。幸好，我喜歡的東西不多，喜歡的人更少。
●結婚的時差
台灣作家張國立的新書《亞當和那根他媽的肋骨》裏，有兩則廁所笑話：
老婆和情人的差別有多少？
差十五公斤。
老公和情人間的差別又有多大？
差四十五分鐘。
大部分的笑話，都離不開性和婚姻。女人婚後不一定會發胖，男人婚後，卻通常會疏懶一點。曾經有醫學報告指出，在床上心臟病發的男性，很大比例是在情婦床上病發的，只有少數是在自家的床上。至於理由，就不用說得太明白了。
朋友在唸一個兩年制的心理輔導碩士課程，他是班上年紀最大的一個，有一次，上課的時候，一位女同學說，有一個問題，她反覆思考了十年，那就是婚姻。這時候，我的朋友笑呵呵地說：『這個問題，我思考了三十年。』
他經歷了兩次失敗的婚姻，卻仍然相信婚姻。那位比他年輕許多的女同學，未婚，不相信婚姻。是否應該結婚，是許多人婚前和婚後都在思考的問題。
曾經跟一個女孩子聊天，十多年來，她交過兩個男朋友。跟第一個一起的時候，他很想結婚，她的事業如日中天，而且還有夢想要去完成。結果，他跟別人結婚了。現在，她很想結婚，她身邊的男人正在為事業奮鬥，一點也不想結婚。
當你很想很想的時候，不一定會遇到一個同樣很想很想的人。當你不想不想的時候，卻遇到一個很想很想的人。愛情和婚姻有時就像飛越了半個地球，難免會出現時差。
當一根小提琴的琴弦被撥動時，會引起同一房間裏所有弦樂器的共振，即使這個振動微弱到肉耳根本聽不見，但是，最敏感的人都能感受到這種共振。當靈魂那根弦被撥動了，身體和愛也會共振……
●我和你的共振 有時候，你說不出為甚麼喜歡一個人。他長得並不特別好看，他並不完美。然而，他把你完完全全吸引住了，因為他有靈魂。
只有靈魂能觸動靈魂。
有些人，也許出身大富之家，也許在世界一流大學畢業，也許儀表不凡，也許有一個光明燦爛的前途，也許擁有以上所有的優點，可是，你感受不到他的靈魂，他只有一個耀目的軀殼。
另一些人，相信自己非常有內涵。他充分掌握潮流資訊，知道現在最流行的掌上電腦、數碼相機、名車，甚至最流行的球鞋。他知道甚麼是好東西，隨時可以唸出一串現代最有名的畫家、建築師、室內設計師和家具設計師的名字。可是，他不過是個資料蒐集員，沒有靈魂。
靈魂是一個可能性、一種智慧。它也可以很簡單：就是兩個人的契合。
為甚麼你覺得甲有靈魂而乙沒有？因為甲的靈魂能與你的靈魂共振。
當一根小提琴的琴弦被撥動時，會引起同一房間裏所有弦樂器的共振，即使這個振動微弱到肉耳根本聽不見，但是，最敏感的人都能感受到這種共振。當靈魂那根弦被撥動了，身體和愛也會共振。
我們愛上的，是一個能撥動我們靈魂那根弦線的人。這種感覺太奧妙了，很難去解釋，以至我們只能說：『他有一種屬於靈魂的東西。』
有一天，當你不再愛眼前人，也許是因為，靈魂那根弦已經斷了。
●喜歡和不喜歡
朋友約一位女士吃飯。那位女士應約赴會，剛坐下來，便先旨聲明： 『你不是我的類型，所以，不要打我主意。』 朋友愣了一下。他並沒有打算追求這位女士，他只是覺得她是個聊天的好對象。可是，人家這樣說，假如他說：『我不是想追求你！』那便似乎欠缺了男士風度。他惟有微笑表示明白。
『先旨聲明』也是一種態度，免得對方會誤會或日後大家尷尬。然而，這得要對自己非常有信心才可以。否則，碰到一位沒風度的男士，他說：『我對你根本沒意思！』那便很尷尬了。
我不是那種有信心『先旨聲明』的人。不喜歡一個人，我不會赴他的約，答應赴約，便是對他有好感。當然了，這種好感不一定發展成愛情，它也可以是友情。
不喜歡的人，無謂給他機會。事實上，一句話也嫌多。做人還是簡單一點好，我的一切，都可以分成喜歡和不喜歡：喜歡和不喜歡的人，喜歡和不喜歡的書，喜歡和不喜歡的地方，喜歡和不喜歡的食物，喜歡和不喜歡做的事，沒有模稜兩可。
一旦喜歡一個人，我會對他特別包容。不喜歡的，我會很挑剔。
喜歡的食物，我可以連續吃幾年才換口味。喜歡的書，我會一看再看。喜歡做的事，我可以不計代價。幸好，我喜歡的東西不多，喜歡的人更少。
●結婚的時差
台灣作家張國立的新書《亞當和那根他媽的肋骨》裏，有兩則廁所笑話：
老婆和情人的差別有多少？
差十五公斤。
老公和情人間的差別又有多大？
差四十五分鐘。
大部分的笑話，都離不開性和婚姻。女人婚後不一定會發胖，男人婚後，卻通常會疏懶一點。曾經有醫學報告指出，在床上心臟病發的男性，很大比例是在情婦床上病發的，只有少數是在自家的床上。至於理由，就不用說得太明白了。
朋友在唸一個兩年制的心理輔導碩士課程，他是班上年紀最大的一個，有一次，上課的時候，一位女同學說，有一個問題，她反覆思考了十年，那就是婚姻。這時候，我的朋友笑呵呵地說：『這個問題，我思考了三十年。』
他經歷了兩次失敗的婚姻，卻仍然相信婚姻。那位比他年輕許多的女同學，未婚，不相信婚姻。是否應該結婚，是許多人婚前和婚後都在思考的問題。
曾經跟一個女孩子聊天，十多年來，她交過兩個男朋友。跟第一個一起的時候，他很想結婚，她的事業如日中天，而且還有夢想要去完成。結果，他跟別人結婚了。現在，她很想結婚，她身邊的男人正在為事業奮鬥，一點也不想結婚。
當你很想很想的時候，不一定會遇到一個同樣很想很想的人。當你不想不想的時候，卻遇到一個很想很想的人。愛情和婚姻有時就像飛越了半個地球，難免會出現時差。
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
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Again I dunno wat to put for the title...haha :P
Finished more things this week, need to clear work before jetting off and settling down in a new env for work. Really looking forward to it, but also hesitant at the same time, coz I need to be solid abt my facts and technical details in order to have meetings with others. Grrr...boss is reminding me how well-versed i must be in my tech specs, so i wont be caught offguard there. Looks like i cannot always be an apprentice and rely on my boss, gonna learn to stand on my own :P
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Some things do not happen every day. Some things happen once and when you wish for it to occur again, it never will. On the contrary, some unexpected things can happen and you will be caught offguard.
A chance came by and I decided to go for it, telling myself that it may be the last and final time. Alas it slipped by again. Once again... for the nth time already.
Never mind, I know what are my priorities now. I know some things cannot be forced upon, cannot be expected to happen, cannot dwell too much. Fate and destiny are pre-arranged, we simply cannot make things happen the way we want them to.
Its time to let go. Time to embrace my career and dreams. At least its the only thing within my control and will give me returns.
Finished more things this week, need to clear work before jetting off and settling down in a new env for work. Really looking forward to it, but also hesitant at the same time, coz I need to be solid abt my facts and technical details in order to have meetings with others. Grrr...boss is reminding me how well-versed i must be in my tech specs, so i wont be caught offguard there. Looks like i cannot always be an apprentice and rely on my boss, gonna learn to stand on my own :P
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Some things do not happen every day. Some things happen once and when you wish for it to occur again, it never will. On the contrary, some unexpected things can happen and you will be caught offguard.
A chance came by and I decided to go for it, telling myself that it may be the last and final time. Alas it slipped by again. Once again... for the nth time already.
Never mind, I know what are my priorities now. I know some things cannot be forced upon, cannot be expected to happen, cannot dwell too much. Fate and destiny are pre-arranged, we simply cannot make things happen the way we want them to.
Its time to let go. Time to embrace my career and dreams. At least its the only thing within my control and will give me returns.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Outstation
My first overseas posting/assignment is confirmed:
Depart > 17/4/07, AM
Return > 27/4/07, PM
This implies:
1. 1st time to be away for 11 solids days, to be independent
2. 1st time having a hotel room to myself
3. 1st time in Philippines
4. 1st time to have no Daddy and Mommy's fussing for 11 days
5. 1st time spending my pig-day (bday) away from home
Grrrr...... :P
Depart > 17/4/07, AM
Return > 27/4/07, PM
This implies:
1. 1st time to be away for 11 solids days, to be independent
2. 1st time having a hotel room to myself
3. 1st time in Philippines
4. 1st time to have no Daddy and Mommy's fussing for 11 days
5. 1st time spending my pig-day (bday) away from home
Grrrr...... :P
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Wonderful Thurs, Good Fri
Its Thurs finally...holiday tmr :)
No ticket to Manila next wk, until Thurs, coz its Holy Week in the city and the flights are all full, except Biz Class (which i do not have the luxury of traveling on). Travel plans may be delayed, which i hope not coz it will go into my bday wk and I might have to spend 'pig day' alone in Manila....grrr... *showing black pig face* but wat to do....
Its a quiet Thurs, coz its Holy Week in Manila, which means my Client and fellow-workers there are on holiday, hence i have little or no emails. Spending my whole day reading Metcalf book again, revising and digesting wastewater treatment processes. Hmmm... i love wastewater treatment (WWT), esp on biological and membrane. I even have time to read and calculate some egs to refresh my memory. Hmmm..its a good thurs, i wish every day could be like today...hahah :)
No ticket to Manila next wk, until Thurs, coz its Holy Week in the city and the flights are all full, except Biz Class (which i do not have the luxury of traveling on). Travel plans may be delayed, which i hope not coz it will go into my bday wk and I might have to spend 'pig day' alone in Manila....grrr... *showing black pig face* but wat to do....
Its a quiet Thurs, coz its Holy Week in Manila, which means my Client and fellow-workers there are on holiday, hence i have little or no emails. Spending my whole day reading Metcalf book again, revising and digesting wastewater treatment processes. Hmmm... i love wastewater treatment (WWT), esp on biological and membrane. I even have time to read and calculate some egs to refresh my memory. Hmmm..its a good thurs, i wish every day could be like today...hahah :)
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
爱那么短，遗忘那么长
Another extract from 6park.com.
我们曾经深深地爱过一些人。爱的时候，把朝朝暮暮当作天长地久，把缱绻一时当作被爱了一世，于是承诺，于是奢望执子之手，幸福终老。然后一切消失了，然后我们终于明白，天长地久是一件多么可遇不可求的事情，幸福是一种多么玄妙多么脆弱的东西。也许爱情与幸福无关，也许这一生最终的幸福与心底最深处的那个人无关，也许将来的某一天，我们会牵住谁的手，一生细水长流地把风景看透。
其实承诺并没有什么，不见了也不算什么，所有的一切自有它的归宿。我们学着看淡，学着不强求，学着深藏，把你深深埋藏，藏到岁月的烟尘企及不到的地方。
只是，只是为什么,在某个落雨的黄昏，在某个寂寂的夜里，你还是隐隐地在我心里淡入、淡出；淡出、淡入，拿不走，抹不掉。
我，曾经，这样爱你；我，曾经以为，你是幸福的原因。
我们曾经深深地爱过一些人。爱的时候，把朝朝暮暮当作天长地久，把缱绻一时当作被爱了一世，于是承诺，于是奢望执子之手，幸福终老。然后一切消失了，然后我们终于明白，天长地久是一件多么可遇不可求的事情，幸福是一种多么玄妙多么脆弱的东西。也许爱情与幸福无关，也许这一生最终的幸福与心底最深处的那个人无关，也许将来的某一天，我们会牵住谁的手，一生细水长流地把风景看透。
其实承诺并没有什么，不见了也不算什么，所有的一切自有它的归宿。我们学着看淡，学着不强求，学着深藏，把你深深埋藏，藏到岁月的烟尘企及不到的地方。
只是，只是为什么,在某个落雨的黄昏，在某个寂寂的夜里，你还是隐隐地在我心里淡入、淡出；淡出、淡入，拿不走，抹不掉。
我，曾经，这样爱你；我，曾经以为，你是幸福的原因。
女人一生的18步
A good post from 6park.com. Enjoy :)
18岁至28岁
1、多读书，多思考。其好处到你25岁以后会逐渐显现。知识才能改变命运，而老公只能改变你的生活，你可以是知识的主人，但你只是老公的配偶。
2、争取考入一个起码二流的大学，当然一流最好。读大学的时候不要错过谈恋爱，更不要错过一切可以自我表现和锻炼的机会。
3、每天把自己打扮得漂亮可爱一点，投入地爱一次，大多数女人需要一次刻骨铭心的爱，这样可以尽早出现情感免疫，也可以为未来的日子留出更多理性的空间。
4、如果你不打算“丁克”，条件又允许的话，趁着父母还可以做兼职保姆，抓紧时间生个baby，这种结果对于一个重视正常流水线生活的女人来讲是有必要的。
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[28岁至38岁]
5、不要忘了抽空读读书和报纸，时尚杂志的数量最好不要超过40%，因为你已经不是个女孩子了，尽管你十分不情愿，但你还可以买毛绒玩具。
6、能不错过婚姻，还是不要错过。当然一旦错过，千万不要将就，找错人给你和他带来的伤害可能比不结婚还要大。结婚不是一件十分大不了的事情，如果是为了父母结婚的话，那就试着去爱你的老公，慢牛股虽然没有激情，至少不会狂起狂跌，免得你身心憔悴，疲惫不堪。
7、要有几个红颜和蓝颜知己，红颜知己可以让你了解和放松自己，蓝颜知己有助于你了解男人和这个社会。如果你控制不了自己非要和知己上床，那恭喜你有了情人，享受自我的同时请不要抱怨保守人士扔过来的臭鸡蛋。其实，上床的权利最终决定于女人，有所不为才能有所为，无原则的心软或挑逗只会让你成为弃妇或木子美。
8、学会跟已婚男人愉快而又不越轨的交流，要学会拒绝的技巧，如果他离开，不要去追。就当他们是一片美丽的风景，但绝不需要你留下来做园丁，因为那里园丁已经很多了。已婚男人是美丽的公园，想呼吸新鲜空气的时候，逛逛就可以了，如果碰巧公园倒找你门票，那就说声谢谢上帝吧。
9、超过25岁有男朋友的，如果没有什么大不了的矛盾最好不要考虑分手，尤其你还是个以结婚作为归宿的人。年龄越大，跟陌生人磨合的成本越高，变成第三者的几率也就越大，不过，生活是自由的，单身有单身的寂寞和快乐，结婚有结婚的苦恼和孤独，如果不考虑以婚姻为归宿，那你不必在意。
10、如果你决定和你爱的人结婚，不要在乎主动付出做一个体贴的好老婆，能有人值得你付出女人的一切是你的幸福，也是婚姻漫长夜空中闪烁的礼花，有爱才有温存，有温存才有幸福。如果不幸没有找到这个人，你要知道自己在做什么并能为自己负责就可以了。
11、过了28岁以后，要全力以赴自己的事业，这时候的你是最累的，既要是个好老婆，还要是个好员工，如果你很荣幸地成为中层，那恐怕你绝不担心减肥的事情了。当然也不是每个女人都有这种强烈的事业心，但至少你可以做一些自己喜好的事情，哪怕写点文章，琼瑶阿姨写的东西就卖了不少钱，也许你比她还强。不要告诉我你只喜欢躺在沙发上看电视和吃零食。
12、买一套自己的房子，可住可租。有机会不妨出国旅游，既放松又长见识。实在资金不足还可以骑自行车出去看看路上的帅哥，好心情是自己创造的。
13、要知道你太爱你的工作了，不过最好别爱上你的老板。
14、一定要做一个经济独立、思想独立的女人，在这个前提下，找个尊重你的好老公，毫无压力地做只小乖猫。
[38岁以后]
15、无论如何你都找不回从前的青春感受，看到周围的年轻人，只有两个字：羡慕。这时候的女人气质最重要，气质离不开内涵，感谢你曾经读过的书和奋斗自省、乐观付出的生活历程吧，气质是装不出来的。
16、38岁以后的女人一定要有自己的事业，这个事业不一定是公司、生意，而是能让你的生活充实的，同时也能给别人带来或多或少快乐的活动。
17、终于可以比较放松和安全地处理两性关系了，因为性别特征越来越不明显了，况且臭鸡蛋对你的关注力也下降了，除非你是公众人物。
18、如果没结婚，还可以来一次恋爱
18岁至28岁
1、多读书，多思考。其好处到你25岁以后会逐渐显现。知识才能改变命运，而老公只能改变你的生活，你可以是知识的主人，但你只是老公的配偶。
2、争取考入一个起码二流的大学，当然一流最好。读大学的时候不要错过谈恋爱，更不要错过一切可以自我表现和锻炼的机会。
3、每天把自己打扮得漂亮可爱一点，投入地爱一次，大多数女人需要一次刻骨铭心的爱，这样可以尽早出现情感免疫，也可以为未来的日子留出更多理性的空间。
4、如果你不打算“丁克”，条件又允许的话，趁着父母还可以做兼职保姆，抓紧时间生个baby，这种结果对于一个重视正常流水线生活的女人来讲是有必要的。
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[28岁至38岁]
5、不要忘了抽空读读书和报纸，时尚杂志的数量最好不要超过40%，因为你已经不是个女孩子了，尽管你十分不情愿，但你还可以买毛绒玩具。
6、能不错过婚姻，还是不要错过。当然一旦错过，千万不要将就，找错人给你和他带来的伤害可能比不结婚还要大。结婚不是一件十分大不了的事情，如果是为了父母结婚的话，那就试着去爱你的老公，慢牛股虽然没有激情，至少不会狂起狂跌，免得你身心憔悴，疲惫不堪。
7、要有几个红颜和蓝颜知己，红颜知己可以让你了解和放松自己，蓝颜知己有助于你了解男人和这个社会。如果你控制不了自己非要和知己上床，那恭喜你有了情人，享受自我的同时请不要抱怨保守人士扔过来的臭鸡蛋。其实，上床的权利最终决定于女人，有所不为才能有所为，无原则的心软或挑逗只会让你成为弃妇或木子美。
8、学会跟已婚男人愉快而又不越轨的交流，要学会拒绝的技巧，如果他离开，不要去追。就当他们是一片美丽的风景，但绝不需要你留下来做园丁，因为那里园丁已经很多了。已婚男人是美丽的公园，想呼吸新鲜空气的时候，逛逛就可以了，如果碰巧公园倒找你门票，那就说声谢谢上帝吧。
9、超过25岁有男朋友的，如果没有什么大不了的矛盾最好不要考虑分手，尤其你还是个以结婚作为归宿的人。年龄越大，跟陌生人磨合的成本越高，变成第三者的几率也就越大，不过，生活是自由的，单身有单身的寂寞和快乐，结婚有结婚的苦恼和孤独，如果不考虑以婚姻为归宿，那你不必在意。
10、如果你决定和你爱的人结婚，不要在乎主动付出做一个体贴的好老婆，能有人值得你付出女人的一切是你的幸福，也是婚姻漫长夜空中闪烁的礼花，有爱才有温存，有温存才有幸福。如果不幸没有找到这个人，你要知道自己在做什么并能为自己负责就可以了。
11、过了28岁以后，要全力以赴自己的事业，这时候的你是最累的，既要是个好老婆，还要是个好员工，如果你很荣幸地成为中层，那恐怕你绝不担心减肥的事情了。当然也不是每个女人都有这种强烈的事业心，但至少你可以做一些自己喜好的事情，哪怕写点文章，琼瑶阿姨写的东西就卖了不少钱，也许你比她还强。不要告诉我你只喜欢躺在沙发上看电视和吃零食。
12、买一套自己的房子，可住可租。有机会不妨出国旅游，既放松又长见识。实在资金不足还可以骑自行车出去看看路上的帅哥，好心情是自己创造的。
13、要知道你太爱你的工作了，不过最好别爱上你的老板。
14、一定要做一个经济独立、思想独立的女人，在这个前提下，找个尊重你的好老公，毫无压力地做只小乖猫。
[38岁以后]
15、无论如何你都找不回从前的青春感受，看到周围的年轻人，只有两个字：羡慕。这时候的女人气质最重要，气质离不开内涵，感谢你曾经读过的书和奋斗自省、乐观付出的生活历程吧，气质是装不出来的。
16、38岁以后的女人一定要有自己的事业，这个事业不一定是公司、生意，而是能让你的生活充实的，同时也能给别人带来或多或少快乐的活动。
17、终于可以比较放松和安全地处理两性关系了，因为性别特征越来越不明显了，况且臭鸡蛋对你的关注力也下降了，除非你是公众人物。
18、如果没结婚，还可以来一次恋爱
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Manila, Philippines
It is final.
I will be outstationed for 10days to 2 wks at Manila City. Need to clear the escalating amt of documents there, esp for equipment and mechanical parts. Heard that the files are messy, documentation is poor, SPM summarized in 1 sentence, "Men do documentation, wat u tink? Not as good as girls." Very classic description.
Should be jetting off next Tues, be back on following Fri. Haha, once i get hold of more info on my schedule, i will post it online. Plus my long long overdue posts from Melb and CNY, just post some extracts of pics la :P haha...
I will be outstationed for 10days to 2 wks at Manila City. Need to clear the escalating amt of documents there, esp for equipment and mechanical parts. Heard that the files are messy, documentation is poor, SPM summarized in 1 sentence, "Men do documentation, wat u tink? Not as good as girls." Very classic description.
Should be jetting off next Tues, be back on following Fri. Haha, once i get hold of more info on my schedule, i will post it online. Plus my long long overdue posts from Melb and CNY, just post some extracts of pics la :P haha...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Old mails
Bosses are away in Manila, and I can get a breather to do my own things for a while. It was said that I would be flying to and fro Manila soon, so as to coordinate betw site and office (according to new PM). Well, we'll see :)
Anyway, I was clearing and reading some old mails in my yahoo mail. Came across some mails which was archived since Yr 2000. Yeah, i am appalled by this too, how can i keep mails which are almost 7 yrs old?!?! They did bring back memories, mostly bittersweet ones, which made me reminicised abt the past and wat an irony: those words/scenerios which i found to be sweet and romantic when I was 17yrs old > I find them to be mushy and overwhelming at 24 yrs old. Haha~~ maybe age has really caught up with me, or it is when ppl gets older, they tend to look for different things/excitement in life? Sweet sentences and the word 'love love' do not evoke as much feelings as before. The outburst of love and passion struck me as too over-do and very childish.
I must admit that I have changed. When i was 17yrs old, all i cared was happiness, love love, sweet sweet and short-term joy, and the huge of amt of time we must spend together everyday. Everyday must call/sms/meet up and talk talk talk, so sticky! Now at 24yrs old (*great, the whole world knows how 'young' i am now!!), i look at things in a more pragmatic manner, sweet and honeyed words will not get me far and spending all day together will not make 2 ppl bond tighter. How is love developed between 2 persons? How can 2 persons who are different, maybe quite opposite, with different working schedules/way of living/characters/personalities/backgrounds etc, come together and develop feelings for each other? Haha~~ :)
So much being said, one thing is for sure: mature/older/steady guys are my cup of tea! Hoho :)
Anyway, I was clearing and reading some old mails in my yahoo mail. Came across some mails which was archived since Yr 2000. Yeah, i am appalled by this too, how can i keep mails which are almost 7 yrs old?!?! They did bring back memories, mostly bittersweet ones, which made me reminicised abt the past and wat an irony: those words/scenerios which i found to be sweet and romantic when I was 17yrs old > I find them to be mushy and overwhelming at 24 yrs old. Haha~~ maybe age has really caught up with me, or it is when ppl gets older, they tend to look for different things/excitement in life? Sweet sentences and the word 'love love' do not evoke as much feelings as before. The outburst of love and passion struck me as too over-do and very childish.
I must admit that I have changed. When i was 17yrs old, all i cared was happiness, love love, sweet sweet and short-term joy, and the huge of amt of time we must spend together everyday. Everyday must call/sms/meet up and talk talk talk, so sticky! Now at 24yrs old (*great, the whole world knows how 'young' i am now!!), i look at things in a more pragmatic manner, sweet and honeyed words will not get me far and spending all day together will not make 2 ppl bond tighter. How is love developed between 2 persons? How can 2 persons who are different, maybe quite opposite, with different working schedules/way of living/characters/personalities/backgrounds etc, come together and develop feelings for each other? Haha~~ :)
So much being said, one thing is for sure: mature/older/steady guys are my cup of tea! Hoho :)
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Update
Wow, its been so long since I have blog. Recently i m just too busy with work, career planning. Basically I have been leaving the office only after 7pm daily, sorting out drawings, serving my bosses. Speaking of which, I have a new senior manager from M'sia. He came from an MNC to work here, and in the beginning, we were quite stumped that he gave up such a good job (or we thot so) to come and join us. Well, there must be something with my company that attracted him here...more to find out in the days to come... :P
Spoke to some ppl and finally planned my career path already, more updates will come when i start to do it. For now, i m just happy to announce that I am clear abt my road ahead. Haha :)
Spoke to some ppl and finally planned my career path already, more updates will come when i start to do it. For now, i m just happy to announce that I am clear abt my road ahead. Haha :)
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
An offer
About 1 mth ago, I blogged abt the 'love' of my life.
Today, my 'love' called me and made an offer. Quite an attractive package. But I m reluctant to leave my current 'love', which i have a love-hate relationship with it.
Should I or not?
Today, my 'love' called me and made an offer. Quite an attractive package. But I m reluctant to leave my current 'love', which i have a love-hate relationship with it.
Should I or not?
Monday, March 19, 2007
Mothers
The weekend, which I predicted to be awful and full of quarrels, turned out to be peaceful and amiable. It was even enjoyable. Haha :) Coz I realized something about my Cherry Mommy.
She was being really very difficult over the wk, since our return from Melbourne and gave us a lot of 'attitude and face', which def made Dad and my life very miserable :( I was about to become immune and did not want to take notice of her tantrums. On Sat evening, she asked us to go dinner with her at Joo Chiat, which came as a pleasant surprise so Dad and I went along. After that, we went to Da Yi's hse for gathering, and she was quite happy the whole night. Then Da Yi told me, that Mom likes to hear nice things (ok, as if who do not like?!?!) and just be nice to her and she will be double-nice in return.
Earlier on Sat, I was confiding in Jie and she told me that love begets love, and reminded me that "its hard being mothers". She said it out of her observation and mostly her own experience. This statement came as an enlightenment for me and it suddenly dawned on me that if i think from Mom's perspective, I would understand why she is behaving this way, and with her personality, her reaction is that way.
So on Sunday, after discussing with Dad, I went to get the watch (Cherry watch from Swatch), which Mom has been looking at since Xmas. It was an early bday present to her from Dad and I. When we presented to her and told her how much we appreciate and love her, I could see that Mom was touched and happy. Haha~~ love begets love!!
Jie, thanks for much for your advice. If not for your comment, I guess we will still be in 'cold war' and yet not knowing what each other is thinking. Whenever i met difficulties and problems, i will run to you and talk non-stop, thanks for putting up with me and giving me advice :)
The weather is sunny again!!!!! Hahahahahaha :D
She was being really very difficult over the wk, since our return from Melbourne and gave us a lot of 'attitude and face', which def made Dad and my life very miserable :( I was about to become immune and did not want to take notice of her tantrums. On Sat evening, she asked us to go dinner with her at Joo Chiat, which came as a pleasant surprise so Dad and I went along. After that, we went to Da Yi's hse for gathering, and she was quite happy the whole night. Then Da Yi told me, that Mom likes to hear nice things (ok, as if who do not like?!?!) and just be nice to her and she will be double-nice in return.
Earlier on Sat, I was confiding in Jie and she told me that love begets love, and reminded me that "its hard being mothers". She said it out of her observation and mostly her own experience. This statement came as an enlightenment for me and it suddenly dawned on me that if i think from Mom's perspective, I would understand why she is behaving this way, and with her personality, her reaction is that way.
So on Sunday, after discussing with Dad, I went to get the watch (Cherry watch from Swatch), which Mom has been looking at since Xmas. It was an early bday present to her from Dad and I. When we presented to her and told her how much we appreciate and love her, I could see that Mom was touched and happy. Haha~~ love begets love!!
Jie, thanks for much for your advice. If not for your comment, I guess we will still be in 'cold war' and yet not knowing what each other is thinking. Whenever i met difficulties and problems, i will run to you and talk non-stop, thanks for putting up with me and giving me advice :)
The weather is sunny again!!!!! Hahahahahaha :D
Friday, March 16, 2007
Chinese Cinderella
TGIF! I was quite free (plus bored) in office today, so i 'polished' off 1 whole novel!! Yeah~~ my reading skills are 'returning' and i can read at almost the same pace as in sec sch (used to finish more than 1 in a day).
Chinese Cinderella -- by Adeline Yen Mah
"When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the story of her struggle for acceptance and how she overcame the odds to prove her worth."
As I flipped the pages, I was saddened by her childhood days which she spent under the cruelty of her stepmother and father, angry that her father misbelieved his wife's words and treated her as non-existent, yet inspired by her willingness and strength to motivate herself and improve her life.
How can a father treat his own daughter like an unwanted piece of belonging, not even paying attention to her and having double standards between his children? This was quite incomprehensible to me and I felt thankful that my parents are not like that. My parents do quarrel frequently, however their love to me is unsurpassable. Thank god!
A strong recommendation for everyone, and i have also read "Falling Leaves" by the same author, which is the follow-up from "Chinese Cinderella" and a true account of Adeline's life from her early teens till her grown-up years. Must read!
Chinese Cinderella -- by Adeline Yen Mah
"When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the story of her struggle for acceptance and how she overcame the odds to prove her worth."
As I flipped the pages, I was saddened by her childhood days which she spent under the cruelty of her stepmother and father, angry that her father misbelieved his wife's words and treated her as non-existent, yet inspired by her willingness and strength to motivate herself and improve her life.
How can a father treat his own daughter like an unwanted piece of belonging, not even paying attention to her and having double standards between his children? This was quite incomprehensible to me and I felt thankful that my parents are not like that. My parents do quarrel frequently, however their love to me is unsurpassable. Thank god!
A strong recommendation for everyone, and i have also read "Falling Leaves" by the same author, which is the follow-up from "Chinese Cinderella" and a true account of Adeline's life from her early teens till her grown-up years. Must read!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Wasting time
The time on my PC reads 6.05pm, and I am still in office. Just woke up from a nap, heehee, yup yup, i slept at my desk again. The sleeping bug bits me twice today. Yawnzzz...wat to do..so boring here :P
Wasting time now, surfing net, typing blogs, read and re-read blogs..anything except go home. Why? Coz my boss is not confirming me, coz i do not OT mah. So wat to do...OT lor....and this is his idea of OT > do anything and stay in office~~~
Boring, stuck, sian, unconstructive, non-motivational. OMG, barely 9mths into working, and i m losing my motivation already....OMG :(
HELP! F1 F1 F1 !!!!
Wasting time now, surfing net, typing blogs, read and re-read blogs..anything except go home. Why? Coz my boss is not confirming me, coz i do not OT mah. So wat to do...OT lor....and this is his idea of OT > do anything and stay in office~~~
Boring, stuck, sian, unconstructive, non-motivational. OMG, barely 9mths into working, and i m losing my motivation already....OMG :(
HELP! F1 F1 F1 !!!!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Home Sweet Home
I m back, touched down late last night, unpacked everything this morning. Need to re-size all pics before posting. But i m blogging abt this first...
One evening (think its Sat evening), after dinner, we were walking down Yarra River at Melbourne, Daddy suddenly told me, "I saw a nice keychain @ one of the Crown shops, if i am lucky in casino, i'll buy it for you." I was so happy though he haven bought it for me yet, and I know chances are slim, coz he's not very lucky in casino.
When we reached home last night, Daddy presented me with this:
He said its for my birthday, and he said it so proudly and eagerly. Asked me to open to see if i like it.
So i unwrapped (a lot of layers) and saw this:
It brought tears to my eyes. A heart adorned with pink swaroski crystals. Dad said he bought it at Alexandre de Paris, wanted to get a hair clip for me, but the prices are shocking so he got this for me. I loved it.
Dad hardly get gifts for me, but whenever he gets anything for me, its always wat i wanted and loved. He would saved on his food and personal accessories, just to get presents for me. My dad is not a wealthy father, not a rich father who would shower me with expensive gifts. But he is a wonderful father who would scrimp and save just to surprise me sometimes, who would teach and guide me when i m lost, who would stand by me to support me when i feel sad, who would remind and scold me when i'm wrong, who would lend me a supporting shoulder when i wanna cry.
Daddy, I love you very much.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Flying again :)
I am flying again. After 3 months of staying put in SG, i m finally flying again. My annual trip of Melbourne :P Geezz...been there many times, but i still look forward to it! I guess just getting on a plane, jetting off to somewhere and leaving behind all work is just DIFFERENT. Haha :)
Yah, I know, i m flying pig la ~~ frens have been calling me flying woman liao..i fly about 3-4 times a yr for holi..but i hate the long flights..wish i can teleport there~~ hmmm..Harry Potter?!?!
Piggery summary
Piggery home for next 4 days: Crown Towers, Melbourne http://www.crowntowers.com.au
Piggery Companions: Granny, Daddy, cousins (Edwin, Ger & Jon)
Piggery behavior: Eat, shop, swim, gym, spa, sleep and basically just slack...
Piggery mood: So happy and looking forward to a trip with cousins, but feel terribly upset that Mummy is not joining us... :(
So till I am back with more piggery pictures for all of you~~ and not forgetting my CNY pics too ^_^
Yah, I know, i m flying pig la ~~ frens have been calling me flying woman liao..i fly about 3-4 times a yr for holi..but i hate the long flights..wish i can teleport there~~ hmmm..Harry Potter?!?!
Piggery summary
Piggery home for next 4 days: Crown Towers, Melbourne http://www.crowntowers.com.au
Piggery Companions: Granny, Daddy, cousins (Edwin, Ger & Jon)
Piggery behavior: Eat, shop, swim, gym, spa, sleep and basically just slack...
Piggery mood: So happy and looking forward to a trip with cousins, but feel terribly upset that Mummy is not joining us... :(
So till I am back with more piggery pictures for all of you~~ and not forgetting my CNY pics too ^_^
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Less safe?
Suddenly the ground is shaking. Me, sitting at my desk at that time, felt giddy and the sway of the place. Hmm...must have been my dizzy spells working up again..
12noon, lunch time. Was informed that an earthquake occured.
1.50pm, in drafting room, delegating work to drafters. Another shake and all of us felt giddy. Another quake.
Singapore is becoming more vulnerable to quakes and we are feeling the tremors more. Not a good thing :(
12noon, lunch time. Was informed that an earthquake occured.
1.50pm, in drafting room, delegating work to drafters. Another shake and all of us felt giddy. Another quake.
Singapore is becoming more vulnerable to quakes and we are feeling the tremors more. Not a good thing :(
Monday, February 26, 2007
Thursday, February 15, 2007
I will logon to 6park.com to read if I wanna relax/have the time during work.
One more post before I knock off today:
<悄悄的走过>
当一个人开始回忆时他就已经老了。
也许每个人都不曾年轻过，
因为我们都背负着深重的记忆，
也许自在的真的只有似梦一般的飞花，
而人总是踟躅的。
岁月的风尘之中，
幼年的记忆已经如风中的碎片一般飘零四散，
在泥土之中沉落，再也无法寻觅到他的痕迹，
记得原来看过周国平的一本书《风中的纸屑》，
这本书的名字却很震撼，
记得有人说过生活本身便是一本书，
那么我们经历的种种过往是不是也将如纸屑一般零落呢，
抑或生命本身便是个不断遗忘和创造的过程呢。
One more post before I knock off today:
<悄悄的走过>
当一个人开始回忆时他就已经老了。
也许每个人都不曾年轻过，
因为我们都背负着深重的记忆，
也许自在的真的只有似梦一般的飞花，
而人总是踟躅的。
岁月的风尘之中，
幼年的记忆已经如风中的碎片一般飘零四散，
在泥土之中沉落，再也无法寻觅到他的痕迹，
记得原来看过周国平的一本书《风中的纸屑》，
这本书的名字却很震撼，
记得有人说过生活本身便是一本书，
那么我们经历的种种过往是不是也将如纸屑一般零落呢，
抑或生命本身便是个不断遗忘和创造的过程呢。
An extract that I like
I read this post on 6park.com. It was illustrated with lotsa drawings and look something like Jimmy's comic. Too bad i can only cut and paste the words, not the illustrations.
<爱情也许是最忧伤的童话>
或许，只有在难得最远的时候
才能把曾经走过的那段日子看得最真切、最清楚
放弃一个很爱你的人，并不痛苦
放弃一个你很爱的人，那才痛苦
爱上一个不爱你的人，那是更痛苦
若是有缘，时间、空间都不是距离
若是无缘，终是相聚也无法会意
凡事不必太在意，更不需去强求 就让一切随缘吧
逃避，不一定躲得过
面对，不一定最难过
孤独，不一定不快乐
得到，不一定能长久
失去不一定不再拥有
可能因为某个理由而伤心难过
但，你却能找个理由让自己快乐
相爱无非是要快乐
两个人不能快乐，不如一个人快乐
两个人痛苦，不如成全一个人快乐
爱，是一种感受，即使痛苦也会觉得幸福
爱，是一种体会，即使心碎也会觉得甜蜜
爱，是一种经历，即使破碎也会觉得美丽
有些失去是注定的，有些缘分是永远不会有结果的
爱一个人不一定就能拥有
可，我就是抹不去你在我心中留下的点点滴滴
爱一个人不孤单，想一个人才孤单
静静的想念，孤独的享受
放开天上的云朵，抛开遗留的誓言
喜欢一个人，失去了，就像丢掉自己心爱的物品
虽然遗憾，但是不会痛
爱一个人，失去了，就会留下一个伤口
永远都会隐隐的痛
不要因为寂寞而错爱
不要因为错爱而寂寞一生
有一种思念叫做沉默
我们之间，我的内心深处
那一份感情，从此不会再提起
<爱情也许是最忧伤的童话>
或许，只有在难得最远的时候
才能把曾经走过的那段日子看得最真切、最清楚
放弃一个很爱你的人，并不痛苦
放弃一个你很爱的人，那才痛苦
爱上一个不爱你的人，那是更痛苦
若是有缘，时间、空间都不是距离
若是无缘，终是相聚也无法会意
凡事不必太在意，更不需去强求 就让一切随缘吧
逃避，不一定躲得过
面对，不一定最难过
孤独，不一定不快乐
得到，不一定能长久
失去不一定不再拥有
可能因为某个理由而伤心难过
但，你却能找个理由让自己快乐
相爱无非是要快乐
两个人不能快乐，不如一个人快乐
两个人痛苦，不如成全一个人快乐
爱，是一种感受，即使痛苦也会觉得幸福
爱，是一种体会，即使心碎也会觉得甜蜜
爱，是一种经历，即使破碎也会觉得美丽
有些失去是注定的，有些缘分是永远不会有结果的
爱一个人不一定就能拥有
可，我就是抹不去你在我心中留下的点点滴滴
爱一个人不孤单，想一个人才孤单
静静的想念，孤独的享受
放开天上的云朵，抛开遗留的誓言
喜欢一个人，失去了，就像丢掉自己心爱的物品
虽然遗憾，但是不会痛
爱一个人，失去了，就会留下一个伤口
永远都会隐隐的痛
不要因为寂寞而错爱
不要因为错爱而寂寞一生
有一种思念叫做沉默
我们之间，我的内心深处
那一份感情，从此不会再提起
Monday, February 05, 2007
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Haha, dunno wat to put as title le..so i ....... and ya, i m blogging during work again! Haha!
First thing first, Daren won PSS2. Haha, i wasnt exactly impressed by his performance last night, it wasnt as good as in his previous performances la, but i still like his image, the 'bad boy' look, yet so cute when he smile and most impt, his renditions of the songs. Quite enjoy myself last night! Heehee :)
Next, had a fun outing with dear dears on Sat. We had a swell time, singing K, eating, chatting, drinking and laughing. Haha :) We also agree to do that every month, once a mth regardless how busy we are! Haha :) More pictures to be posted soon (i'll do that at home later).
Decorated my house with CNY ding-ding dong-dong too. The whole house is red red and pretty now, but this yr, the decoration process was not as fun as last time, coz Mom is in a bad mood again. Sigh, since I went home on Sat, she wasnt so happy. I went out from 1pm to 11pm le. Kept to my curfew of midnight and it was a girls' day out, so she shld not be unhappy wat..dunno where i did wrong again...*scratch head*
Hope CNY comes soon..
First thing first, Daren won PSS2. Haha, i wasnt exactly impressed by his performance last night, it wasnt as good as in his previous performances la, but i still like his image, the 'bad boy' look, yet so cute when he smile and most impt, his renditions of the songs. Quite enjoy myself last night! Heehee :)
Next, had a fun outing with dear dears on Sat. We had a swell time, singing K, eating, chatting, drinking and laughing. Haha :) We also agree to do that every month, once a mth regardless how busy we are! Haha :) More pictures to be posted soon (i'll do that at home later).
Decorated my house with CNY ding-ding dong-dong too. The whole house is red red and pretty now, but this yr, the decoration process was not as fun as last time, coz Mom is in a bad mood again. Sigh, since I went home on Sat, she wasnt so happy. I went out from 1pm to 11pm le. Kept to my curfew of midnight and it was a girls' day out, so she shld not be unhappy wat..dunno where i did wrong again...*scratch head*
Hope CNY comes soon..
Friday, February 02, 2007
Love of my life
Seems to be stuck @ work today, every where also dead ends, every where also hit the wall...getting calls asking abt technical clarifications, getting impatient responses. Ya..its hard being the in-betw person :P
Frens, imagine a sandwich... You know 2 slices of bread, in between with ham, tomato, cucumber and lettuce etc? Well, i m the 'ham' now, while the 'others' are the bread!!!
Thinking of this, brings me to my tution. A colleague asks me, why am i working when i can survive on tution? Haha, ya hor, coz tut is unstable, this yr 'forecast' is gd does not mean next yr will be the same le. This yr is gd, coz i have 6 Sec 4 students and some little ones. Teach all of them at one go on Sun morn is very economical for me. Haha... i count my blessings for this.
Did a test once (forget wat is it called), and the results shown that i m cut out for creative jobs, such as art, media etc. Hahaaa..looks like i m in the wrong job!
So what is the love of my life?
1. Communication with inspired individuals, who teach me more things in life and society
2. Travel and enjoy the culture, enjoy the air overseas, enjoy the food and people there
3. Literature, always dream of going to Beijing/Tsinghua Uni to do a degree in Chinese Lit. Not this boring technical engi work...wait till i find a soulmate who would support me!
4. Work with people. not machines and equipment, endless budgets and ppl who would save little money for high amt of risk. Even when i shop for my things, i dun own every dollar and cents.
5. A carefree job, but with high exposure and a wide social circle. And ppl who dress up, look good on the outside and think hard on the inside.
Hmmm...a bit fickle hor..but i want to be true to myself, what i like and not wat i shld do. GRRRRRRRRR......I want to get out of this rut!
Frens, imagine a sandwich... You know 2 slices of bread, in between with ham, tomato, cucumber and lettuce etc? Well, i m the 'ham' now, while the 'others' are the bread!!!
Thinking of this, brings me to my tution. A colleague asks me, why am i working when i can survive on tution? Haha, ya hor, coz tut is unstable, this yr 'forecast' is gd does not mean next yr will be the same le. This yr is gd, coz i have 6 Sec 4 students and some little ones. Teach all of them at one go on Sun morn is very economical for me. Haha... i count my blessings for this.
Did a test once (forget wat is it called), and the results shown that i m cut out for creative jobs, such as art, media etc. Hahaaa..looks like i m in the wrong job!
So what is the love of my life?
1. Communication with inspired individuals, who teach me more things in life and society
2. Travel and enjoy the culture, enjoy the air overseas, enjoy the food and people there
3. Literature, always dream of going to Beijing/Tsinghua Uni to do a degree in Chinese Lit. Not this boring technical engi work...wait till i find a soulmate who would support me!
4. Work with people. not machines and equipment, endless budgets and ppl who would save little money for high amt of risk. Even when i shop for my things, i dun own every dollar and cents.
5. A carefree job, but with high exposure and a wide social circle. And ppl who dress up, look good on the outside and think hard on the inside.
Hmmm...a bit fickle hor..but i want to be true to myself, what i like and not wat i shld do. GRRRRRRRRR......I want to get out of this rut!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Beautiful Love?? (haha.Beautiful Mood la)
Hmm..i m in a beautiful mood this week. Seems like there is really sunshine/rainbow after the rain. :)
Humans are such interesting creatures, sometimes our moods can be really down in the valley, sometimes can soar to the sky. What an extreme! Aunt Angela always said i am a happy girl, always smiling and cheerful, so i shld not be bug down by unhappy things. When we face problems, we shld not hide and push it aways, we shld try to face and solve the problem at once, then it wont accumulate :) Oh dear, i am so glad i have her advice and constant support :) Plus her wonderful fingers/hands who gave me desirable complexion and wonderful detox body :P Haha
Yeah, i m in a beautiful mood. Have all the activities lined up already. Spa, hair, facial, shopping, more lunches/dinners with dear frens etc, all these b4 CNY! Haha, plus I got a nice set of VCD to watch, hair is behaving itself (haha, meaning the curls set really nicely after i roll them), nails not breaking (meaning i can have long nails during CNY), body is healthy and weight is low etc...haha...little things can make me so contented and happy. But to think of it, what other big issues i have to worry?
Thank you Heaven for helping me thru the difficult period and all the tears are gone now. Thank you to my dear 'supporters' and frens :) *muacks~hugz~*
Humans are such interesting creatures, sometimes our moods can be really down in the valley, sometimes can soar to the sky. What an extreme! Aunt Angela always said i am a happy girl, always smiling and cheerful, so i shld not be bug down by unhappy things. When we face problems, we shld not hide and push it aways, we shld try to face and solve the problem at once, then it wont accumulate :) Oh dear, i am so glad i have her advice and constant support :) Plus her wonderful fingers/hands who gave me desirable complexion and wonderful detox body :P Haha
Yeah, i m in a beautiful mood. Have all the activities lined up already. Spa, hair, facial, shopping, more lunches/dinners with dear frens etc, all these b4 CNY! Haha, plus I got a nice set of VCD to watch, hair is behaving itself (haha, meaning the curls set really nicely after i roll them), nails not breaking (meaning i can have long nails during CNY), body is healthy and weight is low etc...haha...little things can make me so contented and happy. But to think of it, what other big issues i have to worry?
Thank you Heaven for helping me thru the difficult period and all the tears are gone now. Thank you to my dear 'supporters' and frens :) *muacks~hugz~*
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
A little ray of sunshine
This morn was off to an awful start: I had another bout of lecture at 745am. Ok, out to make my life miserable ya...
But I was still in high spirits!! ARSENAL 2 MAN UTD 1 !!!!! Ok, you shld have guessed it by now..I am a soccer (Gunners only) fanatic. But hey hey, i am not guyish ok, still as womanly as ever, and i do not curse/swear during matches. Hoho :) I just adore the Gunners, their sleek passing, flowing movements, graceful and pinpoint passes, with their population of youngeters who posses brain and brawn, and of coz, they are guided by the "king" -- Henry. Woah!! :P
Today, i managed to eat some solid food, my first proper meal in 3 days. Have not been eating since Sat, and I only survived on water and some mouthfuls in betw. Cant really eat and I am not on some crash diet ok..Just that my mood and atm do not permit me to eat. With harsh words, dagger sharp sentences, misinterpretations and unreasonable reasoning, i guess no human can eat properly, unless they are deaf..haha :P Weigh myself y'day: 65kg only. Dropped another kg. Ya,,ought to be happy la, but its v unhealthy coz i dun eat and of coz i lose weight!
I pray to Heaven to give me strength and sanity to get through these times, to help and guide me along the path.
Come to think of it, ya, my fault la. But i apologized, repented and blah blah already, so why must harp on it? Those ppl who know what happen, u tell me, is it such a big issue? Got so serious or not?!?!?!?? Some just do not understand my basic character and way of doing things, in short, they do not trust me. What an irony!
But i am thankful that in difficult times, when simple things seem impossible, one person will always stand by me (a lot others do too, but not always), and guide me along patiently but firmly.
Thank you, Daddy. You really have my utmost respect and I love you very much :)
But I was still in high spirits!! ARSENAL 2 MAN UTD 1 !!!!! Ok, you shld have guessed it by now..I am a soccer (Gunners only) fanatic. But hey hey, i am not guyish ok, still as womanly as ever, and i do not curse/swear during matches. Hoho :) I just adore the Gunners, their sleek passing, flowing movements, graceful and pinpoint passes, with their population of youngeters who posses brain and brawn, and of coz, they are guided by the "king" -- Henry. Woah!! :P
Today, i managed to eat some solid food, my first proper meal in 3 days. Have not been eating since Sat, and I only survived on water and some mouthfuls in betw. Cant really eat and I am not on some crash diet ok..Just that my mood and atm do not permit me to eat. With harsh words, dagger sharp sentences, misinterpretations and unreasonable reasoning, i guess no human can eat properly, unless they are deaf..haha :P Weigh myself y'day: 65kg only. Dropped another kg. Ya,,ought to be happy la, but its v unhealthy coz i dun eat and of coz i lose weight!
I pray to Heaven to give me strength and sanity to get through these times, to help and guide me along the path.
Come to think of it, ya, my fault la. But i apologized, repented and blah blah already, so why must harp on it? Those ppl who know what happen, u tell me, is it such a big issue? Got so serious or not?!?!?!?? Some just do not understand my basic character and way of doing things, in short, they do not trust me. What an irony!
But i am thankful that in difficult times, when simple things seem impossible, one person will always stand by me (a lot others do too, but not always), and guide me along patiently but firmly.
Thank you, Daddy. You really have my utmost respect and I love you very much :)
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Weary and tired
Phew..i'm really weary and tired. Din know i can actually type this post.
Sats and Suns are so 'happening', violent, noisy and chaotic, resulting in gloomy. Ok ok, i know..stop moaning and get a life mah! Everyone will tell me that, they do not understand my situation. Yah, got more impt things in life to go abt mah, but the emotional pressure is more than the physical pressure and its really tiring.
你非我，你怎么知道我的痛，明白我的日子? 若不知道，你又怎能评论我呢?
够了，真的够了。
Sats and Suns are so 'happening', violent, noisy and chaotic, resulting in gloomy. Ok ok, i know..stop moaning and get a life mah! Everyone will tell me that, they do not understand my situation. Yah, got more impt things in life to go abt mah, but the emotional pressure is more than the physical pressure and its really tiring.
"子非鱼，焉知鱼快乐乎?"
你非我，你怎么知道我的痛，明白我的日子? 若不知道，你又怎能评论我呢?
够了，真的够了。
Friday, January 19, 2007
品味26種愛情經典
1.不要為了寂寞去戀愛， 時間是個魔鬼，天長日久， 如果你是個多情的人，即使不愛對方， 到時候也會產生感情，到最後你怎麼辦？ www.6park.com
2.不管多大多老，不管家人朋友怎麼催， 都不要隨便對待婚姻， 婚姻不是打牌，重新洗牌要付出巨大代價。 www.6park.com
3. 感情的事基本上沒有誰對誰錯， 他（她）要離開你，總是你有什麼地方不能令他滿足， 回頭想想過去在一起的日子，總是美好的。 當然，卑劣的感情騙子也有， 他們的花言巧語完全是為了騙取對方和自己上床， 這樣的人還是極少數。 www.6park.com
4. 和一個生活習慣有很多差異的人戀愛不要緊， 結婚要慎重， 想想你是否可以長久忍受彼此的不同。 www.6park.com
5. 在要求對方必須是處女的時候， 想想自己是不是處男， 如果是，你可以， 如果不是，你憑什麼？ www.6park.com
6. 不要隨便和別人上床， 否則將來遇到一個真愛但他潔身自好有原則的男人， 你會後悔當年的所做所為。 www.6park.com
7. 不要因為自己長相不如對方而放棄追求的打算， 長相只是一時的印象， 真正決定能否結合主要取決於雙方的性格。 我見過的帥哥配醜女，醜女配帥哥的太多了。 www.6park.com
8. 離婚率高至少反映了好壞不同的兩點， 好的一點是人們的觀念已經趨向人性化， 不再為封建思想而禁錮自己， 壞的一點是對於婚姻的輕率。 沒想好結什麼婚？ www.6park.com
9.只會讀書的女人是一本字典， 再好人們也只會在需要的時候去翻看一下， 只會扮靚的女人只是一具花瓶，看久了也就那樣。 服飾美容是做好一個女人的必要條件， 不是主要條件。 你還需要多看書。 這樣你會發現生活更加美好。 www.6park.com
10.草率地結了婚已經是錯了， 再也不要草率地去離婚。 先試試看，真的不行再離也不遲。 www.6park.com
11. 經常聽說男人味女人味， 你知道男人味是一種什麼味道， 女人味又是一種什麼味道嗎？ 男人味就是豁達勇敢， 女人味就是溫柔體貼。 www.6park.com
12. 魅力是什麼？ 魅力不是漂亮， 漂亮的女人不一定能吸引我， 端莊幽雅的女人我才喜歡。 所以你不用擔心自己不夠漂亮。 www.6park.com
13. 初戀都讓人難忘，覺得美好。 為什麼？ 不是因為他（她）很漂亮或很帥， 也不是因為得不到的就是好的， 而是因為人初涉愛河時心裏異常純真，絕無私心雜念， 只知道傾己所有去愛對方。 而以後的愛情都沒有這麼純潔無瑕了。 純真是人世間最為可貴的東西。 我們渴求的就是她。 www.6park.com
14. 初戀的人大多都不懂愛， 所以初戀失敗的多。成功的少。 結婚應該找個未婚的，因為誰都喜歡原裝。 www.6park.com
15. 男人有錢就變壞， 是的，很多男人這樣， 不過，一有錢就變壞的男人就算沒錢，也好不到哪裡去。 www.6park.com
16. 天長地久有沒有？ 當然有！ 為什麼大多數人不相信有？ 因為他們沒有找到人生旅途中最適合自己的那一個。 也就是冥冥中註定的那一個。 為什麼找不到？ 茫茫人海，要找到最合適自己的那一個談何容易？ 你或許可以在 40歲時找到上天註定的那一個， 可是你能等到 40歲嗎？ 在 20多歲時找不到，卻不得不結婚， 在三四十歲時找到卻不得不放棄。 這就是人生的悲哀。 www.6park.com
17.和聰明的人戀愛會很快樂， 因為他們幽默，會說話， 但也時時存在著危機， 因為這樣的人很容易變心。 和老實的人戀愛會很放心， 但生活卻也非常得乏味。 www.6park.com
18.有的人老是抱怨找不好人， 一兩 次不要緊，多了就有問題了， 首先你要檢討自己本身有沒有問題， 如果沒有，那你就要審視一下自己的眼光了， 為什麼每次壞人總被你碰到？ www.6park.com
19. 有人說男人一旦變心，九頭牛也拉不回， 難道女人變心，九頭牛就拉得回來嗎？ 男女之間只在生理上有差異，心理方面大同小異。 www.6park.com
20. 如果真愛一個人，就會心甘情願為他而改變。 如果一個人在你面前我行我素， 置你不喜歡的行為而不顧， 那麼他就是不愛你。 所以如果你不夠關心他或是他不夠關心你， 那麼你就不愛他或他不愛你， 而不要以為是自己本來就很粗心或相信他是一個粗心的人。 遇見自己真愛的人，懦夫也會變勇敢， 同理，粗心鬼也會變得細心。 www.6park.com
21. 彼此都有意而不說出來是愛情的最高境界。 因為這個時候兩人都在盡情的享受媚眼， 盡情的享受目光相對時的火熱心理， 盡情的享受手指相碰時的驚心動魄。 一旦說出來，味道會淡許多， 因為兩人同意以後，所有的行為都是已被許可， 已有心理準備的了，到最後漸漸會變得麻木。 www.6park.com
22. 一個蘿蔔一個坑，說的是婚姻情況。 事實上對於愛情來說，是不成立的， 優秀的人，不管男女，都會是一個蘿蔔好幾個坑。 所以這個世界天天上演著悲歡離合的故事。 www.6park.com
23. 有兩種女人很可愛， 一種是媽媽型的， 很體貼人，很會照顧人，會把男人照顧的非常周到。 和這樣的女人在一起，會感覺到強烈的被愛。 還有一種是妹妹型的。 很膽小，很害羞，非常的依賴男人， 和這樣的女人在一起，會激發自己男人的個性的顯現。 比如打老鼠扛重物什麼的。 會常常想到去保護自己的小女人。 還有一種女人既不知道關心體貼人， 又從不向男人低頭示弱， 這樣的女人最讓男人無可奈何。 www.6park.com
24. 有外遇並非壞男人的專利，好男人一樣有， 所以當你遇到這樣的男人時，不要一棍子打死， 可以試著給一次機會，能改還是可以在一起的。 幾十年的感情不容易， 對於男人的偶爾出軌，有時候不必看得過重。 www.6park.com
25.都說一個成功的男人背後， 常常有一個默默無聞的支持他的女人， 那一個失敗的男人的背後， 是不是也常常有一個明明有聞的瞎搗亂的女人呢？ www.6park.com
26.浪漫是什麼？ 是送花？ 雨中漫步？ 樓前佇立不去？ 如果兩人彼此傾心相愛， 什麼事都不做，靜靜相對都會感覺是浪漫的。 否則，即使兩人坐到月亮上拍拖...也覺得無聊。www.6park.com
2.不管多大多老，不管家人朋友怎麼催， 都不要隨便對待婚姻， 婚姻不是打牌，重新洗牌要付出巨大代價。 www.6park.com
3. 感情的事基本上沒有誰對誰錯， 他（她）要離開你，總是你有什麼地方不能令他滿足， 回頭想想過去在一起的日子，總是美好的。 當然，卑劣的感情騙子也有， 他們的花言巧語完全是為了騙取對方和自己上床， 這樣的人還是極少數。 www.6park.com
4. 和一個生活習慣有很多差異的人戀愛不要緊， 結婚要慎重， 想想你是否可以長久忍受彼此的不同。 www.6park.com
5. 在要求對方必須是處女的時候， 想想自己是不是處男， 如果是，你可以， 如果不是，你憑什麼？ www.6park.com
6. 不要隨便和別人上床， 否則將來遇到一個真愛但他潔身自好有原則的男人， 你會後悔當年的所做所為。 www.6park.com
7. 不要因為自己長相不如對方而放棄追求的打算， 長相只是一時的印象， 真正決定能否結合主要取決於雙方的性格。 我見過的帥哥配醜女，醜女配帥哥的太多了。 www.6park.com
8. 離婚率高至少反映了好壞不同的兩點， 好的一點是人們的觀念已經趨向人性化， 不再為封建思想而禁錮自己， 壞的一點是對於婚姻的輕率。 沒想好結什麼婚？ www.6park.com
9.只會讀書的女人是一本字典， 再好人們也只會在需要的時候去翻看一下， 只會扮靚的女人只是一具花瓶，看久了也就那樣。 服飾美容是做好一個女人的必要條件， 不是主要條件。 你還需要多看書。 這樣你會發現生活更加美好。 www.6park.com
10.草率地結了婚已經是錯了， 再也不要草率地去離婚。 先試試看，真的不行再離也不遲。 www.6park.com
11. 經常聽說男人味女人味， 你知道男人味是一種什麼味道， 女人味又是一種什麼味道嗎？ 男人味就是豁達勇敢， 女人味就是溫柔體貼。 www.6park.com
12. 魅力是什麼？ 魅力不是漂亮， 漂亮的女人不一定能吸引我， 端莊幽雅的女人我才喜歡。 所以你不用擔心自己不夠漂亮。 www.6park.com
13. 初戀都讓人難忘，覺得美好。 為什麼？ 不是因為他（她）很漂亮或很帥， 也不是因為得不到的就是好的， 而是因為人初涉愛河時心裏異常純真，絕無私心雜念， 只知道傾己所有去愛對方。 而以後的愛情都沒有這麼純潔無瑕了。 純真是人世間最為可貴的東西。 我們渴求的就是她。 www.6park.com
14. 初戀的人大多都不懂愛， 所以初戀失敗的多。成功的少。 結婚應該找個未婚的，因為誰都喜歡原裝。 www.6park.com
15. 男人有錢就變壞， 是的，很多男人這樣， 不過，一有錢就變壞的男人就算沒錢，也好不到哪裡去。 www.6park.com
16. 天長地久有沒有？ 當然有！ 為什麼大多數人不相信有？ 因為他們沒有找到人生旅途中最適合自己的那一個。 也就是冥冥中註定的那一個。 為什麼找不到？ 茫茫人海，要找到最合適自己的那一個談何容易？ 你或許可以在 40歲時找到上天註定的那一個， 可是你能等到 40歲嗎？ 在 20多歲時找不到，卻不得不結婚， 在三四十歲時找到卻不得不放棄。 這就是人生的悲哀。 www.6park.com
17.和聰明的人戀愛會很快樂， 因為他們幽默，會說話， 但也時時存在著危機， 因為這樣的人很容易變心。 和老實的人戀愛會很放心， 但生活卻也非常得乏味。 www.6park.com
18.有的人老是抱怨找不好人， 一兩 次不要緊，多了就有問題了， 首先你要檢討自己本身有沒有問題， 如果沒有，那你就要審視一下自己的眼光了， 為什麼每次壞人總被你碰到？ www.6park.com
19. 有人說男人一旦變心，九頭牛也拉不回， 難道女人變心，九頭牛就拉得回來嗎？ 男女之間只在生理上有差異，心理方面大同小異。 www.6park.com
20. 如果真愛一個人，就會心甘情願為他而改變。 如果一個人在你面前我行我素， 置你不喜歡的行為而不顧， 那麼他就是不愛你。 所以如果你不夠關心他或是他不夠關心你， 那麼你就不愛他或他不愛你， 而不要以為是自己本來就很粗心或相信他是一個粗心的人。 遇見自己真愛的人，懦夫也會變勇敢， 同理，粗心鬼也會變得細心。 www.6park.com
21. 彼此都有意而不說出來是愛情的最高境界。 因為這個時候兩人都在盡情的享受媚眼， 盡情的享受目光相對時的火熱心理， 盡情的享受手指相碰時的驚心動魄。 一旦說出來，味道會淡許多， 因為兩人同意以後，所有的行為都是已被許可， 已有心理準備的了，到最後漸漸會變得麻木。 www.6park.com
22. 一個蘿蔔一個坑，說的是婚姻情況。 事實上對於愛情來說，是不成立的， 優秀的人，不管男女，都會是一個蘿蔔好幾個坑。 所以這個世界天天上演著悲歡離合的故事。 www.6park.com
23. 有兩種女人很可愛， 一種是媽媽型的， 很體貼人，很會照顧人，會把男人照顧的非常周到。 和這樣的女人在一起，會感覺到強烈的被愛。 還有一種是妹妹型的。 很膽小，很害羞，非常的依賴男人， 和這樣的女人在一起，會激發自己男人的個性的顯現。 比如打老鼠扛重物什麼的。 會常常想到去保護自己的小女人。 還有一種女人既不知道關心體貼人， 又從不向男人低頭示弱， 這樣的女人最讓男人無可奈何。 www.6park.com
24. 有外遇並非壞男人的專利，好男人一樣有， 所以當你遇到這樣的男人時，不要一棍子打死， 可以試著給一次機會，能改還是可以在一起的。 幾十年的感情不容易， 對於男人的偶爾出軌，有時候不必看得過重。 www.6park.com
25.都說一個成功的男人背後， 常常有一個默默無聞的支持他的女人， 那一個失敗的男人的背後， 是不是也常常有一個明明有聞的瞎搗亂的女人呢？ www.6park.com
26.浪漫是什麼？ 是送花？ 雨中漫步？ 樓前佇立不去？ 如果兩人彼此傾心相愛， 什麼事都不做，靜靜相對都會感覺是浪漫的。 否則，即使兩人坐到月亮上拍拖...也覺得無聊。www.6park.com
A simple/common story
I am so free today, that i m going to post more!! read some articles online again, and lets share:
有那么一对情侣.女孩很漂亮,非常善解人意,偶尔时不时出些坏点子耍耍男孩.男孩很聪明,也很懂事,最主要的一点.幽默感很强.总能在2个人相处中找到可以逗女孩发笑的方式.女孩很喜欢男孩这种乐天派的心情. 他们一直相处不错,女孩对男孩的感觉,淡淡的,说男孩象自己的亲人. 男孩对女孩爱甚深,非常非常在乎她.所以每当吵架的时候,男孩都会说是自己不好,自己的错.即使有时候真的不怪他的时候,他也这么说.他不想让女孩生气.
就这样过了5年,男孩仍然非常爱女孩,象当初一样. 有一个周末,女孩出门办事,男孩本来打算去找女孩,但是一听说她有事,就打消了这个念头.他在家里呆了一天,他没有联系女孩,他觉得女孩一直在忙,自己不好去打扰他. 谁知女孩在忙的时候,还想着男孩,可是一天没有接到男孩的消息,她很生气.晚上回家后,发了条信息给男孩,话说得很重.甚至提到了分手.当时是晚上12点. 男孩心急如焚,打女孩手机,连续打了3次,都给挂断了.打家里电话没人接,猜想是女孩把电话线拔了.男孩抓起衣服就出门了,他要去女孩家.当时是12点25. 女孩在12点40的时候又接到了男孩的电话,从手机打来的,她又给挂断了. 一夜无话.男孩没有再给女孩打电话. 第2天,女孩接到男孩母亲的电话,电话那边声泪俱下.男孩昨晚出了车祸.警方说是车速过快导致刹车不急,撞到了一辆坏在半路的大货车.救护车到的时候,人已经不行了. 女孩心痛到哭不出来,可是再后悔也没有用了.她只能从点滴的回忆中来怀念男孩带给她的欢乐和幸福. 女孩强忍悲痛来到了事故车停车场,她想看看男孩呆过的最后的地方.车已经撞得完全不成样子.方向盘上,仪表盘上,还沾有男孩的血迹. 男孩的母亲把男孩当时身上的遗物给了女孩,钱包,手表,还有那部沾满了男孩鲜血的手机.女孩翻开钱包,里面有她的照片,血渍浸透了大半张. 当女孩拿起男孩的手表的时候,赫然发现,手表的指针停在12点35分附近. 女孩瞬间明白了,男孩在出事后还用最后一丝力气给她打电话,而她自己却因为还在堵气没有接.男孩再也没有力气去拨第2遍电话了,他带着对女孩的无限眷恋和内疚走了. 女孩永远不知道,男孩想和她说的最后一句话是什么.女孩也明白,不会再有人会比这个男孩,更爱她了！
爱上一个人的7个预兆
1.当你正在忙时，却把手机开著，等著她/他的短信..你已经爱上她/他了
2.如果你喜欢和她/他两个人单独漫步..你已经爱上她/他了
3.当你和她/他在一起时，你会假装不注意他，但是当她离/他开你的视线时，你会急著寻找她/他...你已经爱上她了
4.当她/他受伤或生病时，你会很关心她，替她/他著急..你已经爱上他了
5.当她/他和别人要好时，你会感到吃不知其味...你已经爱上她了
6.当你看到她/他那甜美的笑时，你的嘴角会扬起一丝得意的笑..你已经爱上她/他了........................................
7.当你看到这篇文章时，心里想到某个人 www.6park.com
有那么一对情侣.女孩很漂亮,非常善解人意,偶尔时不时出些坏点子耍耍男孩.男孩很聪明,也很懂事,最主要的一点.幽默感很强.总能在2个人相处中找到可以逗女孩发笑的方式.女孩很喜欢男孩这种乐天派的心情. 他们一直相处不错,女孩对男孩的感觉,淡淡的,说男孩象自己的亲人. 男孩对女孩爱甚深,非常非常在乎她.所以每当吵架的时候,男孩都会说是自己不好,自己的错.即使有时候真的不怪他的时候,他也这么说.他不想让女孩生气.
就这样过了5年,男孩仍然非常爱女孩,象当初一样. 有一个周末,女孩出门办事,男孩本来打算去找女孩,但是一听说她有事,就打消了这个念头.他在家里呆了一天,他没有联系女孩,他觉得女孩一直在忙,自己不好去打扰他. 谁知女孩在忙的时候,还想着男孩,可是一天没有接到男孩的消息,她很生气.晚上回家后,发了条信息给男孩,话说得很重.甚至提到了分手.当时是晚上12点. 男孩心急如焚,打女孩手机,连续打了3次,都给挂断了.打家里电话没人接,猜想是女孩把电话线拔了.男孩抓起衣服就出门了,他要去女孩家.当时是12点25. 女孩在12点40的时候又接到了男孩的电话,从手机打来的,她又给挂断了. 一夜无话.男孩没有再给女孩打电话. 第2天,女孩接到男孩母亲的电话,电话那边声泪俱下.男孩昨晚出了车祸.警方说是车速过快导致刹车不急,撞到了一辆坏在半路的大货车.救护车到的时候,人已经不行了. 女孩心痛到哭不出来,可是再后悔也没有用了.她只能从点滴的回忆中来怀念男孩带给她的欢乐和幸福. 女孩强忍悲痛来到了事故车停车场,她想看看男孩呆过的最后的地方.车已经撞得完全不成样子.方向盘上,仪表盘上,还沾有男孩的血迹. 男孩的母亲把男孩当时身上的遗物给了女孩,钱包,手表,还有那部沾满了男孩鲜血的手机.女孩翻开钱包,里面有她的照片,血渍浸透了大半张. 当女孩拿起男孩的手表的时候,赫然发现,手表的指针停在12点35分附近. 女孩瞬间明白了,男孩在出事后还用最后一丝力气给她打电话,而她自己却因为还在堵气没有接.男孩再也没有力气去拨第2遍电话了,他带着对女孩的无限眷恋和内疚走了. 女孩永远不知道,男孩想和她说的最后一句话是什么.女孩也明白,不会再有人会比这个男孩,更爱她了！
爱上一个人的7个预兆
1.当你正在忙时，却把手机开著，等著她/他的短信..你已经爱上她/他了
2.如果你喜欢和她/他两个人单独漫步..你已经爱上她/他了
3.当你和她/他在一起时，你会假装不注意他，但是当她离/他开你的视线时，你会急著寻找她/他...你已经爱上她了
4.当她/他受伤或生病时，你会很关心她，替她/他著急..你已经爱上他了
5.当她/他和别人要好时，你会感到吃不知其味...你已经爱上她了
6.当你看到她/他那甜美的笑时，你的嘴角会扬起一丝得意的笑..你已经爱上她/他了........................................
7.当你看到这篇文章时，心里想到某个人 www.6park.com
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Let's share some health tips
Maybe coz i m getting older, year by year, so I become more health-conscious; or perhaps after some detox, I found that its really pleasant to have a healthy lifestyle and be more conscious of your body. So I hope my frens and I can share some healthy tips on this post, just post your habits/diets here, and we can have a 'mini discussion'.
Let me start with mine:
1. A glass of water every morn, after brushing my teeth. Usually I am only satisfied after 2 glasses.
2. An apple a day, usually after breakfast. Coupled with yoghurt.
3. Honey with lemon, i try to have it on alternate days in the morn, if i remember :P
4. Every meal, only 50-60% full and eat super slowly (recently, mommy is complaining i eat too little!). No fried food, no fatty skin, no white rice (i try). My vice is i like milk tea (Teh-C). No soft drinks (whats so nice abt the gases..haha)! Another vice: chocolates, i restrict to one piece per month, so i eat selectively.
5. Half a glass of milk, with 3 spoons of Post-it cereals > yummy! I love birch museli too, but i only get it when i have breakfast at hotels (during holi) and not all hotels serve it good and tasty (Crown at Melbourne serves a fantastic one!!) > anyone can teach me how to home-make it?
6. Recently, i developed the habit of eating soupy things, like beehoon soup, fishball soup > coz it fills me faster and porridge is good too.
7. No 'white white' thing: white rice, white flour, white sugar > a bit hard, but i try.
8. No 'weird weird' food: by nature, i do not eat sotong, shell/clam-family, 'abnormal meat', no raw food, no lor mee/mee rebus (things with tons of gravy). Basically i only eat chicken breast/pork/beef/fish/prawn/crab/all veggie/all fruits.
9.Spa massage: this is one of the ways to keep to keep one glowing and rejuvenated. Can detox and destress the body too.
10. Foot massage: a must once a month! I used to be v scared, coz super ticklish. But after 1 try, woah!! I can't quit it!
11. Facial therapy: to primp and pamper my face. Every day makeup, monday to saturday, need to let it rest and 'renovate' it!
12. Yoga, pilates, brisk walk: have been doing it since JC, very addictive, esp yoga. Pilates is great too for toning the body w/o building bulk of muscles.
13. Red wine: i love to open a bottle to drink, ya..alone. Haha :) but since i m home, i can drink a bit more. Heard that drinking wine is good. My fave: Shiraz (a lot of frens commented that they do not like it, too dry/acidic/strong). Pinot Noir is good too :) > ppl who wanna drink with me, come come , i have a lot of reserves at home (some dated back to 1996...) :D
Come come, frens! Let's share and be on our way to a healthier and happier lifestyle!
Detox + cleansed = healthier = happier = satisfaction = contentment inside = glow on surface
Let me start with mine:
1. A glass of water every morn, after brushing my teeth. Usually I am only satisfied after 2 glasses.
2. An apple a day, usually after breakfast. Coupled with yoghurt.
3. Honey with lemon, i try to have it on alternate days in the morn, if i remember :P
4. Every meal, only 50-60% full and eat super slowly (recently, mommy is complaining i eat too little!). No fried food, no fatty skin, no white rice (i try). My vice is i like milk tea (Teh-C). No soft drinks (whats so nice abt the gases..haha)! Another vice: chocolates, i restrict to one piece per month, so i eat selectively.
5. Half a glass of milk, with 3 spoons of Post-it cereals > yummy! I love birch museli too, but i only get it when i have breakfast at hotels (during holi) and not all hotels serve it good and tasty (Crown at Melbourne serves a fantastic one!!) > anyone can teach me how to home-make it?
6. Recently, i developed the habit of eating soupy things, like beehoon soup, fishball soup > coz it fills me faster and porridge is good too.
7. No 'white white' thing: white rice, white flour, white sugar > a bit hard, but i try.
8. No 'weird weird' food: by nature, i do not eat sotong, shell/clam-family, 'abnormal meat', no raw food, no lor mee/mee rebus (things with tons of gravy). Basically i only eat chicken breast/pork/beef/fish/prawn/crab/all veggie/all fruits.
9.Spa massage: this is one of the ways to keep to keep one glowing and rejuvenated. Can detox and destress the body too.
10. Foot massage: a must once a month! I used to be v scared, coz super ticklish. But after 1 try, woah!! I can't quit it!
11. Facial therapy: to primp and pamper my face. Every day makeup, monday to saturday, need to let it rest and 'renovate' it!
12. Yoga, pilates, brisk walk: have been doing it since JC, very addictive, esp yoga. Pilates is great too for toning the body w/o building bulk of muscles.
13. Red wine: i love to open a bottle to drink, ya..alone. Haha :) but since i m home, i can drink a bit more. Heard that drinking wine is good. My fave: Shiraz (a lot of frens commented that they do not like it, too dry/acidic/strong). Pinot Noir is good too :) > ppl who wanna drink with me, come come , i have a lot of reserves at home (some dated back to 1996...) :D
Come come, frens! Let's share and be on our way to a healthier and happier lifestyle!
Detox + cleansed = healthier = happier = satisfaction = contentment inside = glow on surface
Monday, January 15, 2007
Re-found pleasure
Recently, I picked up the habit of reading again. Was quite a fervant reader in my sec/jc days. I remembered that a group of us would buy books, read and exchange. We would read anytime, anywhere, during recess, class, labs etc. Ya, even during classes. Teachers would be teaching the boring concepts in front, and we would open our books on the tables, with novels below our desks and reading away (duckie, liwen > u all remember?). We read english novels, chinese love stories (remember the Qiong Yao days??). Haha :) In all, we had so much fun reading and discussing the novels. how i miss those days!! We can talk about the stories, characters etc during breaks, in betw classes and during boring lessons. *thinking back*
When I was in uni, i read more of notes and textbooks, but still manged to find time to read. During long breaks, in lib, when i am alone, i read, when i eat alone, i also read. While waiting for lects, i read too. Ya, i m a 'loner' la, i dun mix ard and talk talk, i read read. Haha, but i really enjoy the books and what genre i read, depends on my mood at that time. Usually i read romance + thrillers, like Judith McNaught, Amy Tan, Adeline Yen Mah etc. Literary novels are a must since i take a lot of chinese lit and history modules (FYI, i'm an engi student), and i love reading those poems and prose. Haha :D When i m free, i ll go to bookstores, my fave is Kino at Taka (hahaha) and read, even mags and little novels make me happy.
When I started working, I had no more time to read, no more energy. all i wanna do everyday aft work is to exercise and sweat, bath, eat and watch tv. Its really a no-brainer affair everyday, and if i m not home, i m out with frens, eating and drinking. I read more junk mags, instead of books. As time passes, it makes me feel empty and brainless. I dun get any 'replenishment' for my brain and soul, i feel i have no knowledge and in all, became a shallow person. Recently, with the lack of tv shows, and dates, I stayed home more (i was a more homely person all along) and began to pick up my books again. Wow, i was surprised, though my reading speed isnt as b4, i can still finish a book in 3 days! Hoho :)
What did i read?
> For One More Day by Mitch Albom
> Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught
> A Thousand Pieces of Gold by Adeline Yen Mah
> The Soong Dynasty by Seagrave
Upcoming books:
> ... (cant remember, i bought a lot to put in my drawers, but cant remember wat are the titles :P)
Actually, I read quite a variety of books and it depends on which genre i would like to indulge in each day, each night before i sleep. Hence I had to have a few diff types to choose from (ya, i m picky and ever-changing la, Mom used to comment that I will grow tired of a person aft a few months :P But i guess that is different la!).
I love these books and have finished Every Breath You Take, perhaps i can do a short review of it in my next post :)
When I was in uni, i read more of notes and textbooks, but still manged to find time to read. During long breaks, in lib, when i am alone, i read, when i eat alone, i also read. While waiting for lects, i read too. Ya, i m a 'loner' la, i dun mix ard and talk talk, i read read. Haha, but i really enjoy the books and what genre i read, depends on my mood at that time. Usually i read romance + thrillers, like Judith McNaught, Amy Tan, Adeline Yen Mah etc. Literary novels are a must since i take a lot of chinese lit and history modules (FYI, i'm an engi student), and i love reading those poems and prose. Haha :D When i m free, i ll go to bookstores, my fave is Kino at Taka (hahaha) and read, even mags and little novels make me happy.
When I started working, I had no more time to read, no more energy. all i wanna do everyday aft work is to exercise and sweat, bath, eat and watch tv. Its really a no-brainer affair everyday, and if i m not home, i m out with frens, eating and drinking. I read more junk mags, instead of books. As time passes, it makes me feel empty and brainless. I dun get any 'replenishment' for my brain and soul, i feel i have no knowledge and in all, became a shallow person. Recently, with the lack of tv shows, and dates, I stayed home more (i was a more homely person all along) and began to pick up my books again. Wow, i was surprised, though my reading speed isnt as b4, i can still finish a book in 3 days! Hoho :)
What did i read?
> For One More Day by Mitch Albom
> Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught
> A Thousand Pieces of Gold by Adeline Yen Mah
> The Soong Dynasty by Seagrave
Upcoming books:
> ... (cant remember, i bought a lot to put in my drawers, but cant remember wat are the titles :P)
Actually, I read quite a variety of books and it depends on which genre i would like to indulge in each day, each night before i sleep. Hence I had to have a few diff types to choose from (ya, i m picky and ever-changing la, Mom used to comment that I will grow tired of a person aft a few months :P But i guess that is different la!).
I love these books and have finished Every Breath You Take, perhaps i can do a short review of it in my next post :)
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Change in interest
Sometimes when you are not into something, you dun actually realize that you do not like it.
Sometimes when you actually start doing something, you realize that you love it.
I found the new love of my life, have you?
PS: for ppl out there, who are concerned abt me, my new love is definitely not a living person. *winkz* Haha :P Just wish me luck is securing this new love :)
Sometimes when you actually start doing something, you realize that you love it.
I found the new love of my life, have you?
PS: for ppl out there, who are concerned abt me, my new love is definitely not a living person. *winkz* Haha :P Just wish me luck is securing this new love :)
Saturday, January 13, 2007
我要快乐
A song from A*Mei (Zhang Hui Mei):
<我要快乐>
又被爱伤了一遍 无所谓 当作成长
刚刚走开的人 烟还点着 味道却淡了
我并不是天生爱寂寞 却比任何人都多
就算把世界给我 我还是一无所有
**我要快乐 我要能睡得安稳
有些人 不抱了才温暖 离开了才不恨 我早应该割舍
我要快乐 哪怕笑得再大声
心不是热的 全都是假的 只有眼泪 是真的
把从前想了一遍 谢谢了 伤我的人
想做乐观的人 每种雨声 听了都不冷
我并不是天生爱寂寞 却比任何人都多
就算把世界给我 我还是一无所有
Repeat **
I like this song, aptly describe my thoughts: 我并不是天生爱寂寞 却比任何人都多
Some ppl may look good on surface, lotsa support and love from parents, family & frens. But in their hearts, they know its not true. Alone, they are always alone, always dependant on themselves. When faced with critical issues/situations, who can they depend on? Only themselves. As a saying goes, '子非鱼，焉知鱼快乐乎?' ---> you are not me, how can you judge whether I am a happy person. There is no such thing in the world as 'you should be a happy person wat, what's there to be unhappy about?' --> do not judge ppl when you are not them.
I closed myself once, then opened up again, but so many things happen, and all the problems point to one fact: to avoid these, i must not be open, cannot be myself, cannot reveal my thoughts, cannot do things and talk freely. Once, I did what ppl told me to, be whom each of them like; then I felt fake, I decided to change, and be whom I want to be, let them accept who I am. But it turns out to be worse, they dislike me for whom I am, create problems for me, cannot accept that I am different, think that i have changed. Indeed, I changed backto who I actually am.
I decided to shut myself again. Not that I want, but the situation calls for it.
<我要快乐>
又被爱伤了一遍 无所谓 当作成长
刚刚走开的人 烟还点着 味道却淡了
我并不是天生爱寂寞 却比任何人都多
就算把世界给我 我还是一无所有
**我要快乐 我要能睡得安稳
有些人 不抱了才温暖 离开了才不恨 我早应该割舍
我要快乐 哪怕笑得再大声
心不是热的 全都是假的 只有眼泪 是真的
把从前想了一遍 谢谢了 伤我的人
想做乐观的人 每种雨声 听了都不冷
我并不是天生爱寂寞 却比任何人都多
就算把世界给我 我还是一无所有
Repeat **
I like this song, aptly describe my thoughts: 我并不是天生爱寂寞 却比任何人都多
Some ppl may look good on surface, lotsa support and love from parents, family & frens. But in their hearts, they know its not true. Alone, they are always alone, always dependant on themselves. When faced with critical issues/situations, who can they depend on? Only themselves. As a saying goes, '子非鱼，焉知鱼快乐乎?' ---> you are not me, how can you judge whether I am a happy person. There is no such thing in the world as 'you should be a happy person wat, what's there to be unhappy about?' --> do not judge ppl when you are not them.
I closed myself once, then opened up again, but so many things happen, and all the problems point to one fact: to avoid these, i must not be open, cannot be myself, cannot reveal my thoughts, cannot do things and talk freely. Once, I did what ppl told me to, be whom each of them like; then I felt fake, I decided to change, and be whom I want to be, let them accept who I am. But it turns out to be worse, they dislike me for whom I am, create problems for me, cannot accept that I am different, think that i have changed. Indeed, I changed backto who I actually am.
I decided to shut myself again. Not that I want, but the situation calls for it.
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