So I just celebrated my 20th last month. Being a 20 year old “kidult’’, I don’t see myself as a unique individual and how I should be different from the past, because these cumulative experiences and personalities have built up my character for 20 years.
Also, I’m trying to think it in an optimistic way, being a 20 year old is just like living 365.25 days more than a 19 year old. True enough, I feel like 20 is just a beginning of a new chapter in life.
It feels weird to not have husbands and besties to celebrate my birthday for 2 consecutive years. But thanks to the postman, you guys never fail to warm my heart through letters and presents.
It feels weird to not have a birthday hangout, but there was a field trip to compensate it.
It feels weird to not eat cake on the exact day, but I ate a few birthday cakes from other friends’ birthdays to compensate it.
Maybe Alexander is right, when one door closes, another opens.
My new friends in Vancouver hugged me and gave me presents.
Old friends called me one by one to just sing me a birthday song.
Besties and Atlee gg sent me presents through airmail.
A friend wrote me a poem and it was really funny, it made my day.
Housemates had dinner with me and bought me bubbletea.
=) How great is that, for an ordinary person like me to be granted by all these wishes and blessings. I’m not sure since when I pulled down my self-esteem, it is so low that I don’t see myself as a special person anymore, because I’m like you, him, her, and everyone out there, we’re similar in a way that we share most of the fundamental needs in life. But every year, you, him, and her remind me of the significance of my birthday, and how I can be protected and loved.
To me, Bee day is not only about eating cakes or singing birthday songs anymore, but it’s the way we treat a person all these while that counts, that is the cumulative gift we can offer to a person with our heart. When life sucks, a present may keep you warm but good memories cheer you up.
No matter what position I fit in your life, never forget the fact that your michelle, pM, bzz, sis, mm, darmun, wife, munx2, neighbor will always thank you for being part of her life, because you guys allow her to stay bubbly and lame.
So there goes 15.10.09,
A day which was not just about me, but all of you were in as well.
I hope I did bring you good times for the past 15th October of the year.
10/29/2009
I’ve always admired those musicians who are able to reach far in the music industry, not solely for fame, but a passion to ignite their musical bones. Perhaps I’m barely as great as them, that’s why seeing these people’s performances give me the push to continue with my music life. It is a difficult path to walk, it’s either becoming very famous with your superb skills, or being washed down by the mainstream music.But because these people have made it so far, they have inspired another bunch of people who are far behind them, and to improve on it instead of commenting on their performance. I seldom comment on other people’s performance when I’m not up to the level that I’m satisfied with, I’m nothing.
I started watching this kid’s videos a year ago and I’m fully convinced by his skills. He’s just born to be the special one, with the naturally gifted fingers.
Do observe his fingers from 2:29 minute onwards, see how his fingers harmonize with the guitar.
Please remember his name, he is Sungha Jung.
Another love of mine is this pianist, Jon Schmidt. Just in case you don’t know who he is,remember the pianist who played on the youtube video -
“ Love Story meets Viva La Vida”
He was the one!!
These 2 songs definitely make a good match, what makes it sound greater is the fact that I'm so familiar with these songs.It would be awesome if I met a cello friend and then we can play duet together. I will work on the piano part as well, let’s see when I can surprise you guys with it.
But my favourite Jon Schmidt's piece is still " All Of Me"
One of my goals in life is to learn three musical instruments and to play them skillfully, without anything but my fingers. If music comes within my heart, and if I was that good, I don’t need a music sheet to remind me how to play though. Therefore I’m self-learning on how to play piano by ear recently, trying to figure out the tips from online tutorials I’ve watched so far. And I’ve found myself a new activity for next year’s summer- learn a new musical instrument. I’m choosing between Violin or Guitar I guess, give me some comments guys!
Gah, I think I really need some piano time already !!
I started watching this kid’s videos a year ago and I’m fully convinced by his skills. He’s just born to be the special one, with the naturally gifted fingers.
Do observe his fingers from 2:29 minute onwards, see how his fingers harmonize with the guitar.
Please remember his name, he is Sungha Jung.
Another love of mine is this pianist, Jon Schmidt. Just in case you don’t know who he is,remember the pianist who played on the youtube video -
“ Love Story meets Viva La Vida”
He was the one!!
These 2 songs definitely make a good match, what makes it sound greater is the fact that I'm so familiar with these songs.It would be awesome if I met a cello friend and then we can play duet together. I will work on the piano part as well, let’s see when I can surprise you guys with it.
But my favourite Jon Schmidt's piece is still " All Of Me"
One of my goals in life is to learn three musical instruments and to play them skillfully, without anything but my fingers. If music comes within my heart, and if I was that good, I don’t need a music sheet to remind me how to play though. Therefore I’m self-learning on how to play piano by ear recently, trying to figure out the tips from online tutorials I’ve watched so far. And I’ve found myself a new activity for next year’s summer- learn a new musical instrument. I’m choosing between Violin or Guitar I guess, give me some comments guys!
Gah, I think I really need some piano time already !!
Labels: Music, Piano, Vancouver
10/19/2009
1. I had a peaceful birthday this year, which I will blog about it in details. But I’m really grateful for all the texts, facebook wallposts, e-mails, presents, calls, poem, and everything you guys did to make me feel special on 15th October. I rceived an overwhelming 50 wishes this year, and I was really surprised by that. 50 may not be a significant for some of you, but 50 wishes from friends who are all over the world now make me feel that I’m remembered and missed at that very moment, and it’s good enough to know that.
Thank you very much for that. I’m officially 20 now!!
2. The elder brother of the two little Kenn Kenn (my twin nephews) knows how to address people now. My mom says he’s very cheeky nowadays, knows how to call “ popo”, “yiyi”, “mama” and even knows how to reject something by saying “ ng moi”. How I wished I could be just be there to hear that and kiss them on their face.
* dreaming*
3. I went to a dairy farm on my birthday, and it really was a special experience despite of the unpleasant smell all around the farm, I discovered something interesting about the milk production. More updates about this later.
4. I got to know a very cute Japanese who's very shy,till I don't know if it's my problem or his problem. And he's in my faculty too, hopefully we'll become better friends.
Till then, I'll be back really soon, when I tick-off everything from the assignment list for this week. Stay tuned.
Thank you very much for that. I’m officially 20 now!!
2. The elder brother of the two little Kenn Kenn (my twin nephews) knows how to address people now. My mom says he’s very cheeky nowadays, knows how to call “ popo”, “yiyi”, “mama” and even knows how to reject something by saying “ ng moi”. How I wished I could be just be there to hear that and kiss them on their face.
* dreaming*
3. I went to a dairy farm on my birthday, and it really was a special experience despite of the unpleasant smell all around the farm, I discovered something interesting about the milk production. More updates about this later.
4. I got to know a very cute Japanese who's very shy,till I don't know if it's my problem or his problem. And he's in my faculty too, hopefully we'll become better friends.
Till then, I'll be back really soon, when I tick-off everything from the assignment list for this week. Stay tuned.
Labels: Birthday, new life, random, Vancouver
10/13/2009
My recent life is pretty eventful because I ....
experimented mom’s recipe-fried pork chop and I realized there was still room for improvement.
It was on the 1st October 2009.
finally had my first cup of Starbucks in Vancouver.
It was on the 3rd October 2009.
went to UBC farm for a field trip. I won’t bore you here with the lesson taught, but there I discovered another piece of tranquilizing land in UBC.
It was on the 7th October 2009.
spent a good evening with the UBC symphony orchestra group.
It was on the 9th October 2009.
went to the UBC rose garden and enjoyed the feeling of being hugged by the roses in the entire garden
It was on the 10th October 2009.
modified my recipe of Tomyum Fried Rice and it turned out to be a great success.
=P No ,the picture is not deceiving, the taste was as good as the picture.
It was on the 11th October 2009.
satisfied my tummy with a real good treat. Steamboat and beer time with my housemate-Eugenia JJ.
It was on the 12th October 2009.
Looks like it's a good start for October, I hope everyone out there is having a good time despite in times of failure or depression. There's always an exit waiting for you, so don't just wait for the entrance to enter, learn how to go out of it.
Happy thanksgiving to all my dearies!!
experimented mom’s recipe-fried pork chop and I realized there was still room for improvement.
It was on the 1st October 2009.
finally had my first cup of Starbucks in Vancouver.
It was on the 3rd October 2009.
went to UBC farm for a field trip. I won’t bore you here with the lesson taught, but there I discovered another piece of tranquilizing land in UBC.
It was on the 7th October 2009.
spent a good evening with the UBC symphony orchestra group.
It was on the 9th October 2009.
went to the UBC rose garden and enjoyed the feeling of being hugged by the roses in the entire garden
It was on the 10th October 2009.
modified my recipe of Tomyum Fried Rice and it turned out to be a great success.
=P No ,the picture is not deceiving, the taste was as good as the picture.
It was on the 11th October 2009.
satisfied my tummy with a real good treat. Steamboat and beer time with my housemate-Eugenia JJ.
It was on the 12th October 2009.
Looks like it's a good start for October, I hope everyone out there is having a good time despite in times of failure or depression. There's always an exit waiting for you, so don't just wait for the entrance to enter, learn how to go out of it.
Happy thanksgiving to all my dearies!!
Labels: cooking, holidays, life, Vancouver
10/07/2009
Fix You-Coldplay
When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse.
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above earth or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream, down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face and I...
Tears stream, down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face and I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
Coldplay's music is really a joy to listen, it calms me down in the midst of mugging, a mugger's peak time really is what I'm going through now, when the insane workload is piling up and midterms lining up one after another.I learned to calm down when I'm emotionally disturbed,perhaps it's because I think that's the only way for frustration to go out.
Fortunately at this point of frustration, I found some warm souls to fix my mind and put a smile on my face. I received a love letter from Winney aka the husband for updates and sharing her love life with me.Husband no2,eL also updated me on her 2nd year life and all in a sudden, everyone's back to a life where students will usually be, we're all back in actions!
Other than that , I've also found a good K-partner here---my housemate.I sang with her when we both were tired with our assignment datelines and midterms, so we sang together, hoping that it'll overcome the stress in us.
So there goes week 5, hectic as usual, but I know I'm not alone with you guys around, and I find motivation from your love and care. For those who don't care for me, I gotta walk out of it and move on, and just leave the unsaid things sink in the past.
When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse.
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above earth or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream, down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face and I...
Tears stream, down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face and I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
Coldplay's music is really a joy to listen, it calms me down in the midst of mugging, a mugger's peak time really is what I'm going through now, when the insane workload is piling up and midterms lining up one after another.I learned to calm down when I'm emotionally disturbed,perhaps it's because I think that's the only way for frustration to go out.
Fortunately at this point of frustration, I found some warm souls to fix my mind and put a smile on my face. I received a love letter from Winney aka the husband for updates and sharing her love life with me.Husband no2,eL also updated me on her 2nd year life and all in a sudden, everyone's back to a life where students will usually be, we're all back in actions!
Other than that , I've also found a good K-partner here---my housemate.I sang with her when we both were tired with our assignment datelines and midterms, so we sang together, hoping that it'll overcome the stress in us.
So there goes week 5, hectic as usual, but I know I'm not alone with you guys around, and I find motivation from your love and care. For those who don't care for me, I gotta walk out of it and move on, and just leave the unsaid things sink in the past.
Labels: Exams, life, Vancouver
9/29/2009
Finally, the leaves-falling season has reached, although I still got to enjoy the last few weeks of summer with sun striking really hard, until I feel like ‘Am I in the wrong place? '
No,it can’t be all my sweat is fake right!
Also,I’ve moved into another part of the campus, still on campus despite it’s further than my previous place. Hmm, I much prefer the room here, but the bad thing is I’ve to walk 15-20 mins to class everyday. Although I’ve another option, which is to bus to save my energy, I haven’t given up on walking since it’s the only time I get to exercise. No jokes on that, I spend at least 1 hour of walking to different buildings/back to my residence daily, that’s why I called it an EXERCISE because it serves the purpose.
Otherwise, life goes on smoothly, as I’m mentally and physically moving into a new phase. Meeting up with new friends, learning new materials, having a new schedule and manage a better mealtime. I now have housemates to accompany me for dinner, grocery shopping/outing, not to mention they’re someone that I can trust to, we’re so close till I feel so amazed when I think of the period we’ve known each other, it seems like everything just fits into its own place in a blink of eye.
I’ve also done a favor for my plain door, I decided to find something to colorize the white-painted door and this was it!!!
Tada, my self-painted room plate.
I know this is yet the best end-product, but I’m also quite happy with it since I fully enjoyed the painting process. To me, process matters a lot when we do our best for it.
I’ve also hung up the deco lights I bought in Bangkok and they look really pretty in the dark. I make it a habit to switch it on everynight before going to bed, somehow the tiny little colourful bulbs make me feel warmer.
Hmm,so that's a new year, a new start for me, in a familiar yet partially new place.
I gotta feeling that this will be a good year with good things happening.Let's pray that it'll come true.
No,it can’t be all my sweat is fake right!
Also,I’ve moved into another part of the campus, still on campus despite it’s further than my previous place. Hmm, I much prefer the room here, but the bad thing is I’ve to walk 15-20 mins to class everyday. Although I’ve another option, which is to bus to save my energy, I haven’t given up on walking since it’s the only time I get to exercise. No jokes on that, I spend at least 1 hour of walking to different buildings/back to my residence daily, that’s why I called it an EXERCISE because it serves the purpose.
Otherwise, life goes on smoothly, as I’m mentally and physically moving into a new phase. Meeting up with new friends, learning new materials, having a new schedule and manage a better mealtime. I now have housemates to accompany me for dinner, grocery shopping/outing, not to mention they’re someone that I can trust to, we’re so close till I feel so amazed when I think of the period we’ve known each other, it seems like everything just fits into its own place in a blink of eye.
I’ve also done a favor for my plain door, I decided to find something to colorize the white-painted door and this was it!!!
Tada, my self-painted room plate.
I know this is yet the best end-product, but I’m also quite happy with it since I fully enjoyed the painting process. To me, process matters a lot when we do our best for it.
I’ve also hung up the deco lights I bought in Bangkok and they look really pretty in the dark. I make it a habit to switch it on everynight before going to bed, somehow the tiny little colourful bulbs make me feel warmer.
Hmm,so that's a new year, a new start for me, in a familiar yet partially new place.
I gotta feeling that this will be a good year with good things happening.Let's pray that it'll come true.
9/20/2009
Apart from some unhappy trivial things, my second year has been doing me good so far, although I can foresee the work flood creeping in, I’m sure I can persevere with sufficient amount of effort exerted.
However, I’ve also made 3 resolutions this year.
1. Boost up my average to increase my chance of joining Food Science programme.
2. Make an effort to join clubs and be active in them.
3. Probably start a relationship and enjoy it.
I’m planning to switch my major from Food Nutrition and Health to Food Science. If you guys can’t distinguish them, then I guess it’s time for me to explain a bit. Food nutrition and health is more concerned on the education in nutritional sciences , so probably you’ll end up being in teaching field. Food science on the other hand is a different thing, lab-work intensed and it focuses more on food flavouring besides food quality assurance. I somewhat think it’s more suitable for me since I’m not good at communicating, and lab work doesn’t seem to bore me at all. Furthermore, inventing new food flavours sound extremely exciting to me, although I’m not sure how good it will turn out, it’s definitely something I would be willing to work for life. So, wish me luck my friend, I’ll work harder this term and make my way to it.
Ganbarimasu!
Coming to resolution 2, I’ve never participated in any clubs in the previous year, generally because I wanted more focus on studies and time to explore the place. But it’s never going to be the same for this year, as I think I’ve almost known this place and my schedule is not as packed as Year 1, I suppose I should spare some time for club activities and meet up with the people out there. Knowing new friends and colorize my year 2, joining clubs is a must.
Ganbarimasu!
Speaking about resolution 3, I’ve come to realize that thought in mind after my 2 weeks of my stay here, that it’s a good timing to start a proper relationship now, when I can finally convince myself to not turn it down immediately. Having a good one will be a splurge to me, but there’s always no guarantee right, don’t take their promise so deeply because you'll never know what’s going to happen in future since it’s a 50-50 bet in my opinion. I’ve thought a lot about it during my break, when people asked me to give up on him. The truth is, I really did stop thinking about him already, when his last choice is still her, as expected, there’s seriously nothing left for me to wait, or perhaps a position for me to fit in. So move forward, go girl, you don’t know how nice you are, you deserve a better one are those words I always hear, and I will give it a try this time. Not a guarantee that it’ll come true but I will take it more seriously, so don’t worry for me already.
Go for a good boyfriend, like you guys said, I will.
Ganbarimasu.
However, I’ve also made 3 resolutions this year.
1. Boost up my average to increase my chance of joining Food Science programme.
2. Make an effort to join clubs and be active in them.
3. Probably start a relationship and enjoy it.
I’m planning to switch my major from Food Nutrition and Health to Food Science. If you guys can’t distinguish them, then I guess it’s time for me to explain a bit. Food nutrition and health is more concerned on the education in nutritional sciences , so probably you’ll end up being in teaching field. Food science on the other hand is a different thing, lab-work intensed and it focuses more on food flavouring besides food quality assurance. I somewhat think it’s more suitable for me since I’m not good at communicating, and lab work doesn’t seem to bore me at all. Furthermore, inventing new food flavours sound extremely exciting to me, although I’m not sure how good it will turn out, it’s definitely something I would be willing to work for life. So, wish me luck my friend, I’ll work harder this term and make my way to it.
Ganbarimasu!
Coming to resolution 2, I’ve never participated in any clubs in the previous year, generally because I wanted more focus on studies and time to explore the place. But it’s never going to be the same for this year, as I think I’ve almost known this place and my schedule is not as packed as Year 1, I suppose I should spare some time for club activities and meet up with the people out there. Knowing new friends and colorize my year 2, joining clubs is a must.
Ganbarimasu!
Speaking about resolution 3, I’ve come to realize that thought in mind after my 2 weeks of my stay here, that it’s a good timing to start a proper relationship now, when I can finally convince myself to not turn it down immediately. Having a good one will be a splurge to me, but there’s always no guarantee right, don’t take their promise so deeply because you'll never know what’s going to happen in future since it’s a 50-50 bet in my opinion. I’ve thought a lot about it during my break, when people asked me to give up on him. The truth is, I really did stop thinking about him already, when his last choice is still her, as expected, there’s seriously nothing left for me to wait, or perhaps a position for me to fit in. So move forward, go girl, you don’t know how nice you are, you deserve a better one are those words I always hear, and I will give it a try this time. Not a guarantee that it’ll come true but I will take it more seriously, so don’t worry for me already.
Go for a good boyfriend, like you guys said, I will.
Ganbarimasu.
9/18/2009
One of the highlights before my summer break ended fell on the 30th August, when we decided to have a pre-birthday party for my dad this year, in conjunction with his 60’s.
Something special about this celebration was that we made it on a Sunday afternoon, when everyone was in the hype of a long weekend and fully relaxed for a small reunion among the relatives for a good catch up. It all took place in Negeri Sembilan, which is also my dad’s hometown.
Dad was 40 years old when I was born, and he was already a successful businessman at that time, at another peak of his life. Many people say, it was my sheer luck to have been born in a family like this, having no worries for financial burden or being left in a dilemma of family break-ups, I definitely have no doubt on that, because what they said was true.
I travelled to Switzerland with my family when I was 9, when the flight passenger seat was twice my size, when I was slightly higher than the luggages. First time of visiting a snow mountain, first time visiting a western country, first time eating chocolate unstoppably, so many first-time experiences took place because of the breadwinner in my family, all because of his effort that widened my tiny eyes when I was only 9. He taught me through exploration, instead of verbal education.
When I was 10, dad brought me to look up everywhere for Monopoly, mall after mall, Toy’R’us after Toy’R’us just because of my adolescence and super-want-it kinda face, and the Monopoly costs a hundred bucks at that time. Despite of the spoilt-brat I used to be, I learnt something from there, that dad did his best to give us what we wanted, besides what we really needed.
Until I was 17, I went on a youth exchange to visit Japan for 3 weeks. I extremely wanted this golden opportunity and this decision maker in the house didn’t object it. Because of his generosity, I gained one of the most precious experiences in my life.
‘Love is giving a chance to the person you love to achieve her dream.’
These are just some trivial stories out of the large pool of things he did for me, until I feel so grateful for him because things had no way to occur if it wasn't because of him.And true enough,the only thing I can promise him is to live good, take charge of my own life and don’t regret. He wants me to succeed in life, in a way that I’m comfortable with it but not fulfilling his desires. He wants me to be happy, and probably establish my own family in future.
Dear daddy,
Do worry less about me as I should really be responsible with myself, decide on my future and work on it, =) although I always have you, mom and J’s support, I realized I should take the initiative to explore and tell you the answer, the answer which will make a difference in my life.
I’m always grateful that mom and you held my hands and brought me to this world, because being part of the family is the most blissful thing, a bliss that I couldn’t imagine what would happen without it. Therefore, I’ve always wanted you to live good, be happy and enjoy every bit of his life for now. Go for trips without worrying us, stop working too hard and chill more, and maybe chat with me a little longer next time? Because he’s always quiet, our conversations are really short, including the time I called back to wish him on his birthday, it only took 56 seconds for the entire call. However, I promise, I will improve my talk and understand you more, know your past stories and just you.
I’m lucky, I feel blessed. And I really want you to share my achievements in life with you.
谢谢你教我学会了中文，
谢谢你让我进女校，
谢谢你令我明白世界之大，成绩之小，
谢谢你给我的一切，一切。
Happy 60th my hero, an everlasting one.
Love,
Mun.
Something special about this celebration was that we made it on a Sunday afternoon, when everyone was in the hype of a long weekend and fully relaxed for a small reunion among the relatives for a good catch up. It all took place in Negeri Sembilan, which is also my dad’s hometown.
Dad was 40 years old when I was born, and he was already a successful businessman at that time, at another peak of his life. Many people say, it was my sheer luck to have been born in a family like this, having no worries for financial burden or being left in a dilemma of family break-ups, I definitely have no doubt on that, because what they said was true.
I travelled to Switzerland with my family when I was 9, when the flight passenger seat was twice my size, when I was slightly higher than the luggages. First time of visiting a snow mountain, first time visiting a western country, first time eating chocolate unstoppably, so many first-time experiences took place because of the breadwinner in my family, all because of his effort that widened my tiny eyes when I was only 9. He taught me through exploration, instead of verbal education.
When I was 10, dad brought me to look up everywhere for Monopoly, mall after mall, Toy’R’us after Toy’R’us just because of my adolescence and super-want-it kinda face, and the Monopoly costs a hundred bucks at that time. Despite of the spoilt-brat I used to be, I learnt something from there, that dad did his best to give us what we wanted, besides what we really needed.
Until I was 17, I went on a youth exchange to visit Japan for 3 weeks. I extremely wanted this golden opportunity and this decision maker in the house didn’t object it. Because of his generosity, I gained one of the most precious experiences in my life.
‘Love is giving a chance to the person you love to achieve her dream.’
These are just some trivial stories out of the large pool of things he did for me, until I feel so grateful for him because things had no way to occur if it wasn't because of him.And true enough,the only thing I can promise him is to live good, take charge of my own life and don’t regret. He wants me to succeed in life, in a way that I’m comfortable with it but not fulfilling his desires. He wants me to be happy, and probably establish my own family in future.
Dear daddy,
Do worry less about me as I should really be responsible with myself, decide on my future and work on it, =) although I always have you, mom and J’s support, I realized I should take the initiative to explore and tell you the answer, the answer which will make a difference in my life.
I’m always grateful that mom and you held my hands and brought me to this world, because being part of the family is the most blissful thing, a bliss that I couldn’t imagine what would happen without it. Therefore, I’ve always wanted you to live good, be happy and enjoy every bit of his life for now. Go for trips without worrying us, stop working too hard and chill more, and maybe chat with me a little longer next time? Because he’s always quiet, our conversations are really short, including the time I called back to wish him on his birthday, it only took 56 seconds for the entire call. However, I promise, I will improve my talk and understand you more, know your past stories and just you.
I’m lucky, I feel blessed. And I really want you to share my achievements in life with you.
谢谢你教我学会了中文，
谢谢你让我进女校，
谢谢你令我明白世界之大，成绩之小，
谢谢你给我的一切，一切。
Happy 60th my hero, an everlasting one.
Love,
Mun.
Labels: Family
9/13/2009
It’s not surprising to say that girls are sensitive creatures, but the problem relies largely on the level of sensitivity and the field that touches their nerves. I consider myself as a girl with moderate sensitivity, plainly because thinking unnecessary or unachievable things won’t bring me far. That’s also why I’m prone to most of the criticisms, girl-boy ambiguous friendship and anything that’s not under my control. My preference is to make a clear cut and focus on my own direction, allow my brain to do most of the thinking instead of my emotions.
Recently, I figured out a good friend of mine is keeping a distance from me, with an unknown reason. Deep down inside, I well noticed the difference he treats me before and after the break. I tried to relate this awful action to a few external factors, since I can’t think of any rude thing I’ve ever done to make him act this way. What I want to tell you is, I’ve always respected you as my good friend, a very comfortable to talk to and supportive one, nothing beyond that mutual friendship. But if it all ends up to us being downgraded to normal friends, I will accept the decision and comprehend. I did my best to love and care for you as my friend, and if you still decided to take a step back, I will know what to do. Really, I will cooperate with you accordingly, because I still think, you’re an awesome friend I’ve met in my life. You’re not a footprint on the sand, you don’t run off after a while. Instead, you’re a footprint in my memories, it’s solid. Disturbing your life or your loved ones is not my love, and if I ever did, then I can understand the reason of your decision. And if you haven't noticed,I can already feel it and hear it coming, because sometimes, actions do better explanation than talking, and this is one of the cases.
All these while, I’ve learnt a lot from you, and I hope that you did benefit from our friendship as well. Anyhow, I apologize for any troubles that I’ve caused, if they ever annoyed you. I still hope that you will carry on with your life happily after that, although I strongly feel that you will, since giving up is your last option in life. I appreciate all the great moments we blend into each other’s life, the jokes we once shared, the stories we exchanged, and all the silly little things we did. Thank you for all of that, they do sprinkle some sugar onto my tasteless life.
Thank you. And go on with your life already, because you’re a standout.
Recently, I figured out a good friend of mine is keeping a distance from me, with an unknown reason. Deep down inside, I well noticed the difference he treats me before and after the break. I tried to relate this awful action to a few external factors, since I can’t think of any rude thing I’ve ever done to make him act this way. What I want to tell you is, I’ve always respected you as my good friend, a very comfortable to talk to and supportive one, nothing beyond that mutual friendship. But if it all ends up to us being downgraded to normal friends, I will accept the decision and comprehend. I did my best to love and care for you as my friend, and if you still decided to take a step back, I will know what to do. Really, I will cooperate with you accordingly, because I still think, you’re an awesome friend I’ve met in my life. You’re not a footprint on the sand, you don’t run off after a while. Instead, you’re a footprint in my memories, it’s solid. Disturbing your life or your loved ones is not my love, and if I ever did, then I can understand the reason of your decision. And if you haven't noticed,I can already feel it and hear it coming, because sometimes, actions do better explanation than talking, and this is one of the cases.
All these while, I’ve learnt a lot from you, and I hope that you did benefit from our friendship as well. Anyhow, I apologize for any troubles that I’ve caused, if they ever annoyed you. I still hope that you will carry on with your life happily after that, although I strongly feel that you will, since giving up is your last option in life. I appreciate all the great moments we blend into each other’s life, the jokes we once shared, the stories we exchanged, and all the silly little things we did. Thank you for all of that, they do sprinkle some sugar onto my tasteless life.
Thank you. And go on with your life already, because you’re a standout.
Labels: Friends
9/04/2009
8/25/2009
I'm a child who has always been compared to my third sister. Generally, people apt to prefer my sister than me,which is something that is understandable, since she is better in my opinion.
But things become hurtful when you are being compared for every part of your life,
from your skin complexion all the way to intelligence, especially to a sibling that matters so much to you. They like to be a critic to me instead of being an angelic compliment giver to my sister, I bet they like to thrill me or if they really dislike me so much that they would love to upset me.
They love to say:
A: Your sister is smarter than you.
B: Your sister's skin is smoother, fairer than you.
C: Your sister's hair is silkier, moisturized than you.
D: Your sister is slim, you're fat.
E: Your sister looks younger than you.
F: Your sister is prettier than you.
G:Your sister............., .........., THAN YOU.
It wasn't a concern to me initially, until recently when I hear it so often, so often that they all upset me by a little. I don't want to be mad at anybody, neither do I want to throw a tanthrum at someone else just by an opinion like this. I opt to not feel myself being a worthless piece of junk, whenever I'm being compared to my sister. Because I am me, I don't need authorization to prove myself, I'm authentic. So I accepted these criticsms all and reminded myself not to take their words for it. I smile, keep silent, and walk away after a while.
I want to become a happy soul, but not to dehydrate my life by the others. Also,I love my sister, and I've always thought that she's an amazing individual that ever exists in my life. She has taught me priceless lessons, problems that I could never breakthrough without her words.Because she's loved, I'll never let someone else's words to destroy our relationship after all.I can't control what other people comment, but I can manipulate mine by closing my mouth and staying hands off on those comments. I well understand that comparison among siblings is a killer, so don't stress yourself to listen if you really don't want to see yourself turning into a no confident, stressful maniac.
I believe most of us here will have issues like this among siblings, but I believe more in God's creation. We were born to be unique,so just accept yourself for who you are but not what others think you are, they assume, they think and they don't fully know you. Because they always have something to come up with, you can't be easily upset by simple words like these. Really, it is okay to not be praised by anyone, as long as you appreciate yourself and achieve something through your own hands. Pave my own route and keep going on with it is my goal.
Because I'm still loved by parents and sisters, I'm still being appreciated by myself,so what about all these? So what? Of course, they can also do a favor by skipping 'than you' for every sentence, and turn it into a nice compliment to my sister, since I now feel, receiving no harsh words is an achievement.
But things become hurtful when you are being compared for every part of your life,
from your skin complexion all the way to intelligence, especially to a sibling that matters so much to you. They like to be a critic to me instead of being an angelic compliment giver to my sister, I bet they like to thrill me or if they really dislike me so much that they would love to upset me.
They love to say:
A: Your sister is smarter than you.
B: Your sister's skin is smoother, fairer than you.
C: Your sister's hair is silkier, moisturized than you.
D: Your sister is slim, you're fat.
E: Your sister looks younger than you.
F: Your sister is prettier than you.
G:Your sister............., .........., THAN YOU.
It wasn't a concern to me initially, until recently when I hear it so often, so often that they all upset me by a little. I don't want to be mad at anybody, neither do I want to throw a tanthrum at someone else just by an opinion like this. I opt to not feel myself being a worthless piece of junk, whenever I'm being compared to my sister. Because I am me, I don't need authorization to prove myself, I'm authentic. So I accepted these criticsms all and reminded myself not to take their words for it. I smile, keep silent, and walk away after a while.
I want to become a happy soul, but not to dehydrate my life by the others. Also,I love my sister, and I've always thought that she's an amazing individual that ever exists in my life. She has taught me priceless lessons, problems that I could never breakthrough without her words.Because she's loved, I'll never let someone else's words to destroy our relationship after all.I can't control what other people comment, but I can manipulate mine by closing my mouth and staying hands off on those comments. I well understand that comparison among siblings is a killer, so don't stress yourself to listen if you really don't want to see yourself turning into a no confident, stressful maniac.
I believe most of us here will have issues like this among siblings, but I believe more in God's creation. We were born to be unique,so just accept yourself for who you are but not what others think you are, they assume, they think and they don't fully know you. Because they always have something to come up with, you can't be easily upset by simple words like these. Really, it is okay to not be praised by anyone, as long as you appreciate yourself and achieve something through your own hands. Pave my own route and keep going on with it is my goal.
Because I'm still loved by parents and sisters, I'm still being appreciated by myself,so what about all these? So what? Of course, they can also do a favor by skipping 'than you' for every sentence, and turn it into a nice compliment to my sister, since I now feel, receiving no harsh words is an achievement.
8/21/2009
My langkawi trip was a blast. Seriously, how can it not be wonderful when you go around with a bunch of people who have known you for 9 years. And this was our second trip after the graduation trip when we were 12 years old.
I'm sure it doesn't need me to explain much about this island, most of us have been to it for at least once ( hmmm, as for Malaysians I mean), and usually with family.
SO,7 flight tickets,2 rooms, 2 cars and there we go.
We chosed Langkasuka resort, one of the nearest hotels to the airport ( about 5 minutes).After taking a peek at our rooms, I daresay it was a good deal that we made. Considering the fact that Langkawi is quite small, it's not far to travel from west to the east, from south to the north, all can be done within 25 minutes. Therefore to me, the hotel location is not the main concern but the price is. Each person paid appoximately RM 80 per night for this big and clean room , with breakfast and car provided.
The small balcony outside the room.
We headed to Chenang beach as our first spot.
Py's and Cl's OS: Langkawi, we're here!!
We spent our day 1 at Chenang beach and those streets along the beach for shopping. Also, we went to the Duty free zone which is just next to the Langkawi Underwaterworld Aquarium.
Nothing much happened on the first day since we kept it flexible and relaxing, and cramped all the activities on the second day. Therefore, please stay tuned for the exciting Part 2.
I'm sure it doesn't need me to explain much about this island, most of us have been to it for at least once ( hmmm, as for Malaysians I mean), and usually with family.
SO,7 flight tickets,2 rooms, 2 cars and there we go.
We chosed Langkasuka resort, one of the nearest hotels to the airport ( about 5 minutes).After taking a peek at our rooms, I daresay it was a good deal that we made. Considering the fact that Langkawi is quite small, it's not far to travel from west to the east, from south to the north, all can be done within 25 minutes. Therefore to me, the hotel location is not the main concern but the price is. Each person paid appoximately RM 80 per night for this big and clean room , with breakfast and car provided.
The small balcony outside the room.
We headed to Chenang beach as our first spot.
Py's and Cl's OS: Langkawi, we're here!!
We spent our day 1 at Chenang beach and those streets along the beach for shopping. Also, we went to the Duty free zone which is just next to the Langkawi Underwaterworld Aquarium.
Nothing much happened on the first day since we kept it flexible and relaxing, and cramped all the activities on the second day. Therefore, please stay tuned for the exciting Part 2.
8/17/2009
So my hectic life is still going on even a few weeks before I'm off to Vancouver.
Aside from being at the last stage of packing for my new house, I've also started shopping for necessities to be brought over to Vancouver.
I thought I'm the only one rustling in and out of the house everyday, but a picture slaps me in the face and makes me feel guilty.
Here it is.
My 3-year-old niece was helping out my mother to vacuum her bedroom. Oh wow, what an amazing talent she has at her age.(She was actually having fun)
As you can see it, my life's a maze with lovely people around me to cheer me up when I'm tired, which I obviously lack when I'm doing housework individually. Seriously, I will start cursing myself for making the floor so dirty when in Vancouver, and feel extremely lazy to do it consistently.
Because of you all, I'm a happy soul again.^_^
Thanks to Jia Huey too, because she makes my break a wonder just by playing and answering her questions.
Opps,she's still busy!
Aside from being at the last stage of packing for my new house, I've also started shopping for necessities to be brought over to Vancouver.
I thought I'm the only one rustling in and out of the house everyday, but a picture slaps me in the face and makes me feel guilty.
Here it is.
My 3-year-old niece was helping out my mother to vacuum her bedroom. Oh wow, what an amazing talent she has at her age.(She was actually having fun)
As you can see it, my life's a maze with lovely people around me to cheer me up when I'm tired, which I obviously lack when I'm doing housework individually. Seriously, I will start cursing myself for making the floor so dirty when in Vancouver, and feel extremely lazy to do it consistently.
Because of you all, I'm a happy soul again.^_^
Thanks to Jia Huey too, because she makes my break a wonder just by playing and answering her questions.
Opps,she's still busy!
8/12/2009
I've 3 real good songs to share.
Broken -Lifehouse
The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though i still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you've already figured out
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead
I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for a purpose, they're still looking for life
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
with a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
I'm hangin' on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm hanging on to the words you say
You said that I will be ok
The broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, haven't forgotten my way home
Miss You Like Crazy-The Moffatts
I used to call you my girl
I used to call you my friend
I used to call you the love
The love that I never had
When I think of you
I don't know what to do
When will I see you again
I miss you like crazy
Even More than words can say
I miss you like crazy
Every minute of every day
Girl I'm so down when your love's not around
I miss you, miss you, miss you
I miss you like crazy
You are all that I want
You are all that I need
Can't you see how I feel
Can't you see that my pain's so real
When I think of you
I don't know what to do
When will I see you again
3.Falling Slowly-Kris Allen
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
It has been 2 years and 2 months.
I'm not feeling good, not really fine, and I just want to listen to the songs all night.
Broken -Lifehouse
The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though i still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you've already figured out
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead
I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for a purpose, they're still looking for life
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
with a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
I'm hangin' on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm hanging on to the words you say
You said that I will be ok
The broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, haven't forgotten my way home
Miss You Like Crazy-The Moffatts
I used to call you my girl
I used to call you my friend
I used to call you the love
The love that I never had
When I think of you
I don't know what to do
When will I see you again
I miss you like crazy
Even More than words can say
I miss you like crazy
Every minute of every day
Girl I'm so down when your love's not around
I miss you, miss you, miss you
I miss you like crazy
You are all that I want
You are all that I need
Can't you see how I feel
Can't you see that my pain's so real
When I think of you
I don't know what to do
When will I see you again
3.Falling Slowly-Kris Allen
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
It has been 2 years and 2 months.
I'm not feeling good, not really fine, and I just want to listen to the songs all night.
8/09/2009
1. My taiwanese pen-pal might be coming to Vancouver next year.
2. My Ausmat friend,Esther will consider about studying in UBC.
Seriously, nothing beats the happiness of knowing. Speaking about the former news, I haven seen my pal for 3 years, since my last visit to Taiwan in 07.I'm utterly surprised when he has such a plan, because his initial plan is to visit his friend in San Francisco next Spring.But anyhow, I'll be glad to see him again, hopefully this time it'll prove me wrong that long-distance friendship can last.
Another day, Esther texted me to ask about Canadian uni's application procedure, and I shared my experience with her as an Ausmatian, because I understand it doubles the complication to apply for Canadian universities without enrolling into Canadian pre-u programme as the foundation. That is why I have to take at least 6 courses a term, and even up to 37 credits for second-year,when someone else can take up to 41 credits unnecesarily,and telling me that 37 is just a peanut case.Perhaps that's the reason why I need some old friends to share my thoughts, remind me to be forgiveable and hang out with me regularly.
So,all the best to my Ausmatian friend here, I hope she can make her way to UBC.
Enough of sharing,it's time to do a little countdown here. 27 days before I'm off, =) let's have our last round of gatherings and parties this year.
2. My Ausmat friend,Esther will consider about studying in UBC.
Seriously, nothing beats the happiness of knowing. Speaking about the former news, I haven seen my pal for 3 years, since my last visit to Taiwan in 07.I'm utterly surprised when he has such a plan, because his initial plan is to visit his friend in San Francisco next Spring.But anyhow, I'll be glad to see him again, hopefully this time it'll prove me wrong that long-distance friendship can last.
Another day, Esther texted me to ask about Canadian uni's application procedure, and I shared my experience with her as an Ausmatian, because I understand it doubles the complication to apply for Canadian universities without enrolling into Canadian pre-u programme as the foundation. That is why I have to take at least 6 courses a term, and even up to 37 credits for second-year,when someone else can take up to 41 credits unnecesarily,and telling me that 37 is just a peanut case.Perhaps that's the reason why I need some old friends to share my thoughts, remind me to be forgiveable and hang out with me regularly.
So,all the best to my Ausmatian friend here, I hope she can make her way to UBC.
Enough of sharing,it's time to do a little countdown here. 27 days before I'm off, =) let's have our last round of gatherings and parties this year.
8/03/2009
Everybody is asking me: Why are you so busy nowadays? It's difficult to ask you out.
And all I can tell is that there are never-ending tasks for me to complete, and each of them takes time. I feel extremely bad to turn down people especially my closest peeps, but there is always a reason for my absence.
So I'm revealing my regular routine to update all my friends here.
1.Household chores
2.Babysit
3.Pack for my new house
4.Pack for my second home in Vancouver
5.Freelance jobs
6.Short outings with friends
7.Family gathering
8.A round of farewell sessions,birthday celebrations for friends
9.Summer vacation
A bit + a bit + a bit + a bit + a bit= All of my time
No jokes. I'm only getting busier and busier as time goes by, instead of finishing them one by one. And if you asked me why, I seriously don't know why, because they seem to be unstoppable and neverending.
My family thought that we can free ourselves from housework once the maid comes, and it did happen, and we enjoyed our honeymoon week.
YES, JUST FOR A WEEK. Because the maid ran away after working for a week, in a morning after my dad had breakfast in the kitchen and went to bath upstairs. She was gone since then.
I thought I don't have much stuff left at home since I brought quite a lot of things to Vancouver. But again reality proves me wrong when I try so hard to clear up the mess and spend days and days to clean up every part, little corner of my house.The lesson tells me that I was such a rubbish keeper in the past, I even kept my exam papers during PRIMARY and SECONDARY school times.
Of course, they were gone now.
And then, there come my part-time jobs which I started last week. Sometimes I work from 10-10 which is really dreadful, sometimes I work for 8 hours a day, but under the extremely hot weather. But after all, it's the pay that makes my time worthy, so I've no complaints about the way I've to work, and how much sleep I will lack when work starts. In order to squeeze out the time for work, my Jap class is forgone, so I'm only self-learning during the break.
After the ramblings, there are also people and activities that delight me a lot. I've finally met my dear brother, Atlee, a few weeks ago.
We dined in a super nice restaurant, which served super big Mango dessert.
Quite special Pumpkin+Papaya dessert
DainTi Hill ,Pavillion was the place.
But...but...
The only time I can be as busy as my current life, is when I'm in K.L, right? That's why I'm enjoying the snippets of life I have here, after all the sweat and laughter.
Of course, if you don't mind, we can have a gathering in my house, in which doing household chores together is the activity ;p. Very suitable for people who intend to go on a diet,what's better is that you can help your busy friend here, who will gratefully appreciate your smart help.
I can.. I can....
Provide your lunch and dinner + a can of coke hor, anyone interested??
And all I can tell is that there are never-ending tasks for me to complete, and each of them takes time. I feel extremely bad to turn down people especially my closest peeps, but there is always a reason for my absence.
So I'm revealing my regular routine to update all my friends here.
1.Household chores
2.Babysit
3.Pack for my new house
4.Pack for my second home in Vancouver
5.Freelance jobs
6.Short outings with friends
7.Family gathering
8.A round of farewell sessions,birthday celebrations for friends
9.Summer vacation
A bit + a bit + a bit + a bit + a bit= All of my time
No jokes. I'm only getting busier and busier as time goes by, instead of finishing them one by one. And if you asked me why, I seriously don't know why, because they seem to be unstoppable and neverending.
My family thought that we can free ourselves from housework once the maid comes, and it did happen, and we enjoyed our honeymoon week.
YES, JUST FOR A WEEK. Because the maid ran away after working for a week, in a morning after my dad had breakfast in the kitchen and went to bath upstairs. She was gone since then.
I thought I don't have much stuff left at home since I brought quite a lot of things to Vancouver. But again reality proves me wrong when I try so hard to clear up the mess and spend days and days to clean up every part, little corner of my house.The lesson tells me that I was such a rubbish keeper in the past, I even kept my exam papers during PRIMARY and SECONDARY school times.
Of course, they were gone now.
And then, there come my part-time jobs which I started last week. Sometimes I work from 10-10 which is really dreadful, sometimes I work for 8 hours a day, but under the extremely hot weather. But after all, it's the pay that makes my time worthy, so I've no complaints about the way I've to work, and how much sleep I will lack when work starts. In order to squeeze out the time for work, my Jap class is forgone, so I'm only self-learning during the break.
After the ramblings, there are also people and activities that delight me a lot. I've finally met my dear brother, Atlee, a few weeks ago.
We dined in a super nice restaurant, which served super big Mango dessert.
Quite special Pumpkin+Papaya dessert
DainTi Hill ,Pavillion was the place.
But...but...
The only time I can be as busy as my current life, is when I'm in K.L, right? That's why I'm enjoying the snippets of life I have here, after all the sweat and laughter.
Of course, if you don't mind, we can have a gathering in my house, in which doing household chores together is the activity ;p. Very suitable for people who intend to go on a diet,what's better is that you can help your busy friend here, who will gratefully appreciate your smart help.
I can.. I can....
Provide your lunch and dinner + a can of coke hor, anyone interested??
7/28/2009
Looking at my recent blog counter, I noticed a consistent influx of readers flowing into my blog. To me, number isn’t the biggest deal , but I’m just slightly motivated to keep up with more updates and new ideas to share with everyone after seeing the slight readers’ increment.. After all, you know, I know that I’m not a good writer who comes out with well-written posts regularly. And I don’t live like a celebrity, so I prefer to remain this small space of mine for close-friends-bonding purpose.
I actually have no idea on those silent readers who read my blog, because they remain silent all the time, and always do I think that my blog has nothing impressive to lure for leaving a comment, so I tell myself, just stick to my blogging style and content because I don’t want a big change. I don’t want to cater for unnecessary flames and critics just because they don’t like my blog or my personal self, which after all is my personal sharing place with my close friends.
But today, I’ve the urge to know, who actually is reading my blog? Are you a close friend of mine? Or just a bumper ?
Tell me just for once, and that’s enough.
There may be just 1 reply or a few, I will be glad with the thought that someone reads my blog thoroughly, they don’t just select a few sentences and reply based on it(I know somebody else does).You make my heart for me, and I will make my heart for you too.
I sincerely want to say, thank you, to everyone of you. Thank you for injecting some confidence in me through your silent clicks, convincing me that I have some writing talent, so I can continue to make use of this little place to spice up my life, that I have the consensus to agree that blogging is of the coolest passion to keep up with.
Thank you.
I actually have no idea on those silent readers who read my blog, because they remain silent all the time, and always do I think that my blog has nothing impressive to lure for leaving a comment, so I tell myself, just stick to my blogging style and content because I don’t want a big change. I don’t want to cater for unnecessary flames and critics just because they don’t like my blog or my personal self, which after all is my personal sharing place with my close friends.
But today, I’ve the urge to know, who actually is reading my blog? Are you a close friend of mine? Or just a bumper ?
Tell me just for once, and that’s enough.
There may be just 1 reply or a few, I will be glad with the thought that someone reads my blog thoroughly, they don’t just select a few sentences and reply based on it(I know somebody else does).You make my heart for me, and I will make my heart for you too.
I sincerely want to say, thank you, to everyone of you. Thank you for injecting some confidence in me through your silent clicks, convincing me that I have some writing talent, so I can continue to make use of this little place to spice up my life, that I have the consensus to agree that blogging is of the coolest passion to keep up with.
Thank you.
7/19/2009
Have you been through a moment like this?
You feel the unhappiness, but you know pretending is the best way to liberate the depression.
So silence takes place.
You feel the anger, but you know you'll be guilty at the end of the day, by throwing a tanthrum at someone else.
So silence takes place.
You feel the stress, but so does everyone else.
So silence takes place.
The worst thing that happens is to feel the sea of emotions flowing through my mind, but I can't lie to myself and say 'it's going to be okay' anymore.
So you decided to break the silence,but then you're always back to your usual role, and start listening stories of theirs. You can't make it for yourself, but you can benefit the others. So you listen.
Listen to their thank you. They say you're a good friend. They say you're a good listener.
They say you're obedient. They say you're so determined.
And then some start the fire, saying that they're an outsider of your life, for hiding your problems behind the curtains. They say, you don't share your opinions to them. It sounds like being speechless is a sin, not being able to meet me is a fault.
Someone says: It's like you don't need me, I'm an outsider of your life.
I know you won't tell the truth, because you always try not to hurt the others.
And this someone, is just a new friend I've met, not someone who's suitable for saying things like that.
For the first time, I feel scared, as though all sirens are turned on, leaving me with no way to handle it.What can I do to make him understand that, I like my current life? That the problem does not fall on him, but my preference to stick with my life, because he can't change my mind?
Also, for the first time, I think scoring an 80 in exams is easier than turning down people.
My method was efficient to all people before him,and they all understood it and managed to live even better life after me.
What can I do?
*p/s:Friends, don't be sensitive here, the post only refers to a few people, especially to a person. So don't tag yourself for it, if you think you're darn right for what you've been doing all these while.*
You feel the unhappiness, but you know pretending is the best way to liberate the depression.
So silence takes place.
You feel the anger, but you know you'll be guilty at the end of the day, by throwing a tanthrum at someone else.
So silence takes place.
You feel the stress, but so does everyone else.
So silence takes place.
The worst thing that happens is to feel the sea of emotions flowing through my mind, but I can't lie to myself and say 'it's going to be okay' anymore.
So you decided to break the silence,but then you're always back to your usual role, and start listening stories of theirs. You can't make it for yourself, but you can benefit the others. So you listen.
Listen to their thank you. They say you're a good friend. They say you're a good listener.
They say you're obedient. They say you're so determined.
And then some start the fire, saying that they're an outsider of your life, for hiding your problems behind the curtains. They say, you don't share your opinions to them. It sounds like being speechless is a sin, not being able to meet me is a fault.
Someone says: It's like you don't need me, I'm an outsider of your life.
I know you won't tell the truth, because you always try not to hurt the others.
And this someone, is just a new friend I've met, not someone who's suitable for saying things like that.
For the first time, I feel scared, as though all sirens are turned on, leaving me with no way to handle it.What can I do to make him understand that, I like my current life? That the problem does not fall on him, but my preference to stick with my life, because he can't change my mind?
Also, for the first time, I think scoring an 80 in exams is easier than turning down people.
My method was efficient to all people before him,and they all understood it and managed to live even better life after me.
What can I do?
*p/s:Friends, don't be sensitive here, the post only refers to a few people, especially to a person. So don't tag yourself for it, if you think you're darn right for what you've been doing all these while.*
Labels: random
7/12/2009
So I recently stumbled upon the article on'Why the Japanese hate the iPhone'.
Source:http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/02/why-the-iphone/
Some of you must be thinking, what the heck??? Many of us are cracking our heads to get one, while it becomes so cheap in Japan, some even for free (bond to a contract).
And what's more agitating is that:
Cellphones are also more of a fashion accessory in Japan than in the United States, according to Daiji Hirata, chief financial officer of News2u Corporation and creator of Japan’s first wireless LAN, who spoke to Wired.com in June 2008.
So that would suggest that in Japan, carrying around an iPhone — a nearly year-old handset compared to the very latest Japanese cellphones — could make you look pretty lame.
It came no surprise to me after witnessing some of the high-end phones in Japan, which are way more 'canggih' than I could have imagined it, as a phone.
Japanese phones have all it takes to become a superior phone, you know I'm not joking right?
Let me show you my point.
Appealing designs and colours.
(Source:http://www.itechnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/softbank-sharp-dm002sh-disney-cinderella-phone.jpg)
Phone that provides an 8 Megapixel camera.
Not to mention the chips inserted into some phones to be used as debit cards and train passes.
(Source:Credit to:http://analytica1st.com/analytica1st/img/mobile_suica.jpg)
From what I learnt during my Japan trip, Japanese are fond of clamshell phones (flip phones) than flat phones since flipping the phone is one of the Japanese girls' hobbies from what I see. Seriously, I've seen them flipping,closing, then flip again, close again on the train (Densha) eventhough the phone is not vibrating or ringing, so I assume they must be liking this action in order to do it so frequently.
I can even understand why 90% of them don't use MSN or e-mail, that's because phone is their everything, without phone they are nothing.Let alone the texting and calling services, Japanese use their phones to watch TV, online, read novel,pay for subway fares,buy from convenient store.
PHONE IS REALLY THEIR EVERYTHING.
I have used a Japanese phone before, and I pretty much understand how impressive the phone is, with the high-end colour display, super clear camera even if it's just a 3.2 Megapixel phone, and not to mention its design and colour.It makes you feel good about what you have, and can't stop flipping the phone like the Japanese girls do.(=P Opps)
Okay I'm exaggerating on that, but that's how amazing their phones are.
Also,there's one thing that keeps me wondering is that,
How come the Japanese phone makers can come up with a phone with so many unique colours while the other makers can't?
(Source:http://www.cameraphonesplaza.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sony-ericsson-s001-another-cell-phone-for-japan-03.jpg)
Why though?
But with all these already-advanced-mobile-phones-technologies,really, who needs an iPhone in Japan?
I wouldn't need one.
Opps.Forgot to mention, if I were in Japan.
Source:http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/02/why-the-iphone/
Some of you must be thinking, what the heck??? Many of us are cracking our heads to get one, while it becomes so cheap in Japan, some even for free (bond to a contract).
And what's more agitating is that:
Cellphones are also more of a fashion accessory in Japan than in the United States, according to Daiji Hirata, chief financial officer of News2u Corporation and creator of Japan’s first wireless LAN, who spoke to Wired.com in June 2008.
So that would suggest that in Japan, carrying around an iPhone — a nearly year-old handset compared to the very latest Japanese cellphones — could make you look pretty lame.
It came no surprise to me after witnessing some of the high-end phones in Japan, which are way more 'canggih' than I could have imagined it, as a phone.
Japanese phones have all it takes to become a superior phone, you know I'm not joking right?
Let me show you my point.
Appealing designs and colours.
(Source:http://www.itechnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/softbank-sharp-dm002sh-disney-cinderella-phone.jpg)
Phone that provides an 8 Megapixel camera.
Not to mention the chips inserted into some phones to be used as debit cards and train passes.
(Source:Credit to:http://analytica1st.com/analytica1st/img/mobile_suica.jpg)
From what I learnt during my Japan trip, Japanese are fond of clamshell phones (flip phones) than flat phones since flipping the phone is one of the Japanese girls' hobbies from what I see. Seriously, I've seen them flipping,closing, then flip again, close again on the train (Densha) eventhough the phone is not vibrating or ringing, so I assume they must be liking this action in order to do it so frequently.
I can even understand why 90% of them don't use MSN or e-mail, that's because phone is their everything, without phone they are nothing.Let alone the texting and calling services, Japanese use their phones to watch TV, online, read novel,pay for subway fares,buy from convenient store.
PHONE IS REALLY THEIR EVERYTHING.
I have used a Japanese phone before, and I pretty much understand how impressive the phone is, with the high-end colour display, super clear camera even if it's just a 3.2 Megapixel phone, and not to mention its design and colour.It makes you feel good about what you have, and can't stop flipping the phone like the Japanese girls do.(=P Opps)
Okay I'm exaggerating on that, but that's how amazing their phones are.
Also,there's one thing that keeps me wondering is that,
How come the Japanese phone makers can come up with a phone with so many unique colours while the other makers can't?
(Source:http://www.cameraphonesplaza.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sony-ericsson-s001-another-cell-phone-for-japan-03.jpg)
Why though?
But with all these already-advanced-mobile-phones-technologies,really, who needs an iPhone in Japan?
I wouldn't need one.
Opps.Forgot to mention, if I were in Japan.
Labels: holidays, Japan, random
7/02/2009
My reading mood is back so I shall not waste this opportunity.
This is what I'm reading now:
Mitch Albom -'The Five People You Meet In Heaven'
I've never restricted my reading range, it is just that only a few books have the magic to lure me into their world. That is why I never self-claimed that I'm a book lover and mention reading as my hobby, because it is difficult to tell when am I going to do so, and finishing a book itself is a difficult task if I were not interested in that book.
This is the book that has the magic. It's the type that I would want to read it everyday, digesting the meaning of it before proceeding to the next chapter. It makes me think and I sincerely enjoy the feeling to figure out things solely and feeling good about it at the end of the day.
My favourite quotes so far are:
'No life is a waste. The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone.
'The human spirit knows, deep down, that all lives intersect. That death doesn’t just take someone, it misses someone else, and in the small distance between being taken and being missed, lives are changed. ''
To me, it has the same effect as ' Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. I shall share a few of my favourite quotes in 'Little Prince' to give you an idea about this book.
"Here is my secret. It is very simple: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. "
"Grown-ups like numbers. When you tell them about a new friend, they never ask questions about what really matters. They never ask: "What does his voice sound like?" "What games does he like best?" "Does he collect butterflies?". They ask: "How old is he?" "How many brothers does he have?" "How much does he weigh?" "How much money does his father make?" Only then do they think they know him. "
"Men occupy very little space on Earth. If the two billion inhabitants of the globe were to stand close together, as they might for some public event, they would easily fit into a city block that was twenty miles long and twenty miles wide. You could crowd all humanity onto the smallest Pacific islet."
"People have stars, but they aren't the same. For travelers, the stars are guides. For other people, they're nothing but tiny lights. And for still others, for scholars, they're problems. For my businessman, they were gold. But all those stars are silent stars. You, though, you'll have stars like nobody else."
"Here then is the great mystery. For you who also love the little prince, and for me, nothing in the universe can be the same if somewhere, we do not know where, a sheep we that never saw has --yes or no?eaten a rose? Look up at the sky. Ask yourselves: Is it yes or no? Has the sheep eaten the flower? And you will see how everything changes& And no grown-up will ever understand that this is a matter of so much importance!"
Reading good books are like knowing great minds in the world. We don't rely on their great stories to live, but once we are exposed to them, we start to see the different angles of their views, and thank them for sharing all these to the world.
This is what I'm reading now:
Mitch Albom -'The Five People You Meet In Heaven'
I've never restricted my reading range, it is just that only a few books have the magic to lure me into their world. That is why I never self-claimed that I'm a book lover and mention reading as my hobby, because it is difficult to tell when am I going to do so, and finishing a book itself is a difficult task if I were not interested in that book.
This is the book that has the magic. It's the type that I would want to read it everyday, digesting the meaning of it before proceeding to the next chapter. It makes me think and I sincerely enjoy the feeling to figure out things solely and feeling good about it at the end of the day.
My favourite quotes so far are:
'No life is a waste. The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone.
'The human spirit knows, deep down, that all lives intersect. That death doesn’t just take someone, it misses someone else, and in the small distance between being taken and being missed, lives are changed. ''
To me, it has the same effect as ' Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. I shall share a few of my favourite quotes in 'Little Prince' to give you an idea about this book.
"Here is my secret. It is very simple: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. "
"Grown-ups like numbers. When you tell them about a new friend, they never ask questions about what really matters. They never ask: "What does his voice sound like?" "What games does he like best?" "Does he collect butterflies?". They ask: "How old is he?" "How many brothers does he have?" "How much does he weigh?" "How much money does his father make?" Only then do they think they know him. "
"Men occupy very little space on Earth. If the two billion inhabitants of the globe were to stand close together, as they might for some public event, they would easily fit into a city block that was twenty miles long and twenty miles wide. You could crowd all humanity onto the smallest Pacific islet."
"People have stars, but they aren't the same. For travelers, the stars are guides. For other people, they're nothing but tiny lights. And for still others, for scholars, they're problems. For my businessman, they were gold. But all those stars are silent stars. You, though, you'll have stars like nobody else."
"Here then is the great mystery. For you who also love the little prince, and for me, nothing in the universe can be the same if somewhere, we do not know where, a sheep we that never saw has --yes or no?eaten a rose? Look up at the sky. Ask yourselves: Is it yes or no? Has the sheep eaten the flower? And you will see how everything changes& And no grown-up will ever understand that this is a matter of so much importance!"
Reading good books are like knowing great minds in the world. We don't rely on their great stories to live, but once we are exposed to them, we start to see the different angles of their views, and thank them for sharing all these to the world.
6/28/2009
‘When you become who you wanted to be, don't forget why you wanted to be that person in the first place.’
It was in my secondary classmate, Adila’s facebook profile that I saw this sentence and it struck in my Saturday afternoon.
I’ve been looking for my role in life most of the time, because all the while I think, my existence was merely a surprise, since God gave me a chance to live humanly, I should firstly appreciate the ones who brought me to this world, before planting some self-esteem in me. Because they didn’t give up on me, that’s why there is not a valid reason that I should give up on myself at all means.
So I started my journey to look up for the perfect position that can fit me in since young. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a smart person, and I strived hard to keep up with my promise. Workbooks and tuitions were my good friends because of all the guarantees they would have made to my future. I never thought that I put on a lot of pressure in myself, because I knew I could live through it in exchange for a good grade. No one in class even bothered looking at my results because I wasn’t a top scorer, neither was I a teacher’s pet. In the end, I realized it was nothing that I achieved but I already felt tired with my life, the inhumane homework and tuition.
‘And so I asked: Why did I want to become a smart person in the first place?’
And then I moved on, I still wanted to be an outstanding academic performer, but being able to enjoy my life, at least by a bit, I hoped. My tuition classes reduced slightly and I had more outings with friends and family. I would still sleep on my books and memorizing history deadly when examinations were around the corner, I mind my marks and class position very much. But a little different from the past,I enjoyed myself better this time round because I had more outdoor activities. I still followed strictly to curfews and mom’s advices,mainly because I didn’t need a reason to offend it.
‘And so they said: A mummy’s girl who doesn’t dare to be rebellious, do you live for your parents?’
They didn’t tell me straight off on my face, but it didn’t feel any better to have discovered this through other sources.
‘I started to think: Why was I a mummy’s girl?’
I then realized I wasn’t very brilliant or smart, so I accepted the truth to live according to my level and bear with it. This time, I just want to be an average person and do my best for everything that I'm concerned with. I believe more in the learning process which will lead to a better outcome, but not just skipping right to the results without looking at the path you've taken. Also, I tried different sorts of things to find out my interest, and live the way I want it to be while respecting my parents’ decision. Because they didn’t give up on me, that’s why I should prove myself to them, in a different way. I want to contribute to the society, through actions and knowledge. Of course, it is too early for me to say anything, but I’m much more willing to give my life away for a meaningful reason, like doing charity work, donating blood and organs, sharing my friend’s problems etcetera, to give my support.
Because everyone will die one day, and it’s not those that you can’t carry with you that make you cry, but those that you’ve done and can carry with you that give you a reason to smile.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be smart because of the glorious moments and awards I would receive. It was the fame that stole my thoughts and made me live for it, although I didn’t achieve anything big in the end.
Till I was a teenager, I still wanted to be as outstanding as possible,because I didn’t want to lay back and wait for the others to go ahead of me.
But I’m already a young adult now, sometimes I even think I’m childish enough to be a “Kidult’’, I understand that it is an undeniable fact that there are millions of people lining up in front of me, in terms of talent,performance,appearance, that there is nothing I poccess to outcompete them. I don’t feel sorry for being so kiasu in the past, because it has injected confidence in me.However, I can now channel this kiasu-ness to produce more significant and charitable activities, but not to get ahead of the others. I was happy to be a mummy’s girl, because that gave me no reason to guilt on things I wish I could have never said it out and done it to my parents.These were the stepping stones for me to understand, who do I actually want to be.
Because of all these, I began to see myself and the best place for me to stand in; to be myself and still never give up. I can still use my tiny power to help, obey and achieve, to respect life and bite it hard. I don’t need to be angry to those who kicked me hard and never able to leave a footprint in my heart, because they just missed out some of the good parts in my life, that never mattered to them anyway. We just didn’t make it through.
That's why,I chose to be a happy and healthy person who knows how to appreciate, like how mom and dad would pray for me all the time.
Fortunately, I’m one for now and I know why I want it so badly. Because I give my life away to the 2 persons that gave me a life, mom and dad.
Why??You think raising a child is so easy?? I daresay that babysitting is such a restless and sacrificing job, the hardest task in life ever,because I've experienced it.Also due to the experience as a babysitter,it enriches my life and roots my appreciation towards my mother.
I finally understand, that I was, and am already at the best position all these while, just that I didn’t realize, it is important to make the ones beside us happy, rather than dreaming on the impossible, which won’t last long even when they become possible.
Thank you for giving me a chance.
It was in my secondary classmate, Adila’s facebook profile that I saw this sentence and it struck in my Saturday afternoon.
I’ve been looking for my role in life most of the time, because all the while I think, my existence was merely a surprise, since God gave me a chance to live humanly, I should firstly appreciate the ones who brought me to this world, before planting some self-esteem in me. Because they didn’t give up on me, that’s why there is not a valid reason that I should give up on myself at all means.
So I started my journey to look up for the perfect position that can fit me in since young. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a smart person, and I strived hard to keep up with my promise. Workbooks and tuitions were my good friends because of all the guarantees they would have made to my future. I never thought that I put on a lot of pressure in myself, because I knew I could live through it in exchange for a good grade. No one in class even bothered looking at my results because I wasn’t a top scorer, neither was I a teacher’s pet. In the end, I realized it was nothing that I achieved but I already felt tired with my life, the inhumane homework and tuition.
‘And so I asked: Why did I want to become a smart person in the first place?’
And then I moved on, I still wanted to be an outstanding academic performer, but being able to enjoy my life, at least by a bit, I hoped. My tuition classes reduced slightly and I had more outings with friends and family. I would still sleep on my books and memorizing history deadly when examinations were around the corner, I mind my marks and class position very much. But a little different from the past,I enjoyed myself better this time round because I had more outdoor activities. I still followed strictly to curfews and mom’s advices,mainly because I didn’t need a reason to offend it.
‘And so they said: A mummy’s girl who doesn’t dare to be rebellious, do you live for your parents?’
They didn’t tell me straight off on my face, but it didn’t feel any better to have discovered this through other sources.
‘I started to think: Why was I a mummy’s girl?’
I then realized I wasn’t very brilliant or smart, so I accepted the truth to live according to my level and bear with it. This time, I just want to be an average person and do my best for everything that I'm concerned with. I believe more in the learning process which will lead to a better outcome, but not just skipping right to the results without looking at the path you've taken. Also, I tried different sorts of things to find out my interest, and live the way I want it to be while respecting my parents’ decision. Because they didn’t give up on me, that’s why I should prove myself to them, in a different way. I want to contribute to the society, through actions and knowledge. Of course, it is too early for me to say anything, but I’m much more willing to give my life away for a meaningful reason, like doing charity work, donating blood and organs, sharing my friend’s problems etcetera, to give my support.
Because everyone will die one day, and it’s not those that you can’t carry with you that make you cry, but those that you’ve done and can carry with you that give you a reason to smile.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be smart because of the glorious moments and awards I would receive. It was the fame that stole my thoughts and made me live for it, although I didn’t achieve anything big in the end.
Till I was a teenager, I still wanted to be as outstanding as possible,because I didn’t want to lay back and wait for the others to go ahead of me.
But I’m already a young adult now, sometimes I even think I’m childish enough to be a “Kidult’’, I understand that it is an undeniable fact that there are millions of people lining up in front of me, in terms of talent,performance,appearance, that there is nothing I poccess to outcompete them. I don’t feel sorry for being so kiasu in the past, because it has injected confidence in me.However, I can now channel this kiasu-ness to produce more significant and charitable activities, but not to get ahead of the others. I was happy to be a mummy’s girl, because that gave me no reason to guilt on things I wish I could have never said it out and done it to my parents.These were the stepping stones for me to understand, who do I actually want to be.
Because of all these, I began to see myself and the best place for me to stand in; to be myself and still never give up. I can still use my tiny power to help, obey and achieve, to respect life and bite it hard. I don’t need to be angry to those who kicked me hard and never able to leave a footprint in my heart, because they just missed out some of the good parts in my life, that never mattered to them anyway. We just didn’t make it through.
That's why,I chose to be a happy and healthy person who knows how to appreciate, like how mom and dad would pray for me all the time.
Fortunately, I’m one for now and I know why I want it so badly. Because I give my life away to the 2 persons that gave me a life, mom and dad.
Why??You think raising a child is so easy?? I daresay that babysitting is such a restless and sacrificing job, the hardest task in life ever,because I've experienced it.Also due to the experience as a babysitter,it enriches my life and roots my appreciation towards my mother.
I finally understand, that I was, and am already at the best position all these while, just that I didn’t realize, it is important to make the ones beside us happy, rather than dreaming on the impossible, which won’t last long even when they become possible.
Thank you for giving me a chance.
Labels: Family, holidays, Thoughts
6/24/2009
I went to Lian's place for a sleepover just few weeks ago. We decided to cook our own dinner.
No, it wasn't a simple one or anything like fried egg with rice. We did everything by ourselves, from menu, to grocery shopping till the entire cooking process, all by ourselves.
I've never cooked a heavy meal like this before, because I'm too pampered by my mom's cooking. Even back to those days in Canada, I would only cook 1 dish for a meal since I was the only one eating it, so no point cooking so much for leftover right?
Our end products.It took us nearly 3 hours to cook it.
A lot of my friends say I love cooking,that's because I think it's a must-learn skill in life. I certainly won't enjoy eating outside for 3 times straight everyday, I would want to try out something that suits my appetite of that day. Furthermore, I feel girls just need to learn cooking, not to prepare themselves as a housewife in future, but to equip themselves with an useful skill which will be important when they're out of the house, out of the comfortable kingdom.
Lastly,as a future food scientist, I definitely need to learn the healthy way of cooking and eating for myself.
=) Shower me with comments on the dishes just by their looks, I'll be appreciating all these comments!
No, it wasn't a simple one or anything like fried egg with rice. We did everything by ourselves, from menu, to grocery shopping till the entire cooking process, all by ourselves.
I've never cooked a heavy meal like this before, because I'm too pampered by my mom's cooking. Even back to those days in Canada, I would only cook 1 dish for a meal since I was the only one eating it, so no point cooking so much for leftover right?
Our end products.It took us nearly 3 hours to cook it.
A lot of my friends say I love cooking,that's because I think it's a must-learn skill in life. I certainly won't enjoy eating outside for 3 times straight everyday, I would want to try out something that suits my appetite of that day. Furthermore, I feel girls just need to learn cooking, not to prepare themselves as a housewife in future, but to equip themselves with an useful skill which will be important when they're out of the house, out of the comfortable kingdom.
Lastly,as a future food scientist, I definitely need to learn the healthy way of cooking and eating for myself.
=) Shower me with comments on the dishes just by their looks, I'll be appreciating all these comments!
Prior to this trip, I promised myself to step on Siroco Sky Bar at the Lebua State Tower with Susie during this trip. There’s obvious reason for me to adore this place after looking at this picture below:
Source:www.myinterestingfiles.com
Sirocco Sky Bar is a rooftop bar and it has been rated for numerous times as the best rooftop bar in the world. At Sirocco, not only do you get a sip of cocktail but also the amazing nightview of Bangkok. Well, forget about the overpriced cocktail, it’s the night view that attracts me the most IF the picture above is not deceiving.
So Susie and I, both dressed up nicely and fully prepared, went out with high anticipation to this last place of our Bangkok stay for a drink.
We asked a few taxi drivers to take us there, showing them the name and address of the bar. But they were either scratching their heads or asking us back in return. Of course, I already had a bad feeling after asking the first driver since I expected it to be a well-known place, ranked 19th on TripAdvisor, no??? How come no one knows the way to go there?
That was where the anticipation started to smash on the ice-cube. Really. It was that disappointing.
Then we met a TukTuk driver who told us that he knew the place, and so we trusted him with no other choices available.
To our horror, he dropped us off at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel which was just 5-minute walking distance from our hotel. At that moment, I really thought we were ripped off since that was a place we passed by everyday during our shopping hours, I wouldn’t be so stupid to recognise the wrong place.
It was when we asked the bellboy at Baiyoke Sky Hotel to 'rescue us from misery'. He showed us the map and told us that it’s AN HOUR OF DRIVING from Pratunam. Don’t blame me for not pre-research in the first place, because I did and based on GoogleMap, the distance is only 4-6 K.M from Pratunam, how could it take 1 hour to right??
Feeling really disappointed, we found this place-Baiyoke Sky Hotel, the tallest hotel in Bangkok. There is a package that costs 250 Baht for a drink and popcorn at the bar+ entrance to the 360° observation desk & Sky walk.
Obviously, the package was a YES from me. So there comes our sudden switch of plan.
Knowing that we have a place to putter a good night,my heart felt better. At least we didn’t have to head back to the hotel and sleep early.
Speaking about the place,the revolving desk was fantastic. It was an open-aired area and the neon lights changed colours throughout the night. We could fully enjoy the wind while scrutinizing the Bangkok night view.
We crapped, we took photos, we said goodbye to Bangkok.
We went to the bar after getting tired of our lame jokes. The bar was another amazing place to be. It was quiet and there were singers performing on the stage with a series of popular songs. It was a moment of silence between Susie and I, because we both knew we needed some time to be carried away from the busy lifestyle of ours, and then drown into the heart-melting voices of these singers.
That’s why they say, “Silence is gold”, although it only applies to me occasionally.
I looked at the night view outside, the lights and buildings, thinking of the reality we're going to face, in 2 months time.Both of us are getting apart with each other soon, one in Paris, another one in Vancouver, that’s why we both understand the significance of this trip. Trying to dilute my pessimistic thought, I did make every second of my time in Bangkok with her happily, crazily and unforgettable. It’s the heart that matters, eventhough we’re distant from each other.
Plus I truly believe that we will meet again some day.=)
Maybe it was fated that I didn’t make it to Sirocco, and went to Baiyoke in the end. But good things happen with the right bunch of people staying beside you after a big disappointment, and I've experienced that. It was still a very comfortable night to wrap up our trip.
I sincerely thank Susie for this trip, every bit of it was a treasure to me, *including the tiger show?* Oppsie. But thank you for making it happen.
Although I will wonder, ‘When will our next trip be?’
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Sirocco Sky Bar is a rooftop bar and it has been rated for numerous times as the best rooftop bar in the world. At Sirocco, not only do you get a sip of cocktail but also the amazing nightview of Bangkok. Well, forget about the overpriced cocktail, it’s the night view that attracts me the most IF the picture above is not deceiving.
So Susie and I, both dressed up nicely and fully prepared, went out with high anticipation to this last place of our Bangkok stay for a drink.
We asked a few taxi drivers to take us there, showing them the name and address of the bar. But they were either scratching their heads or asking us back in return. Of course, I already had a bad feeling after asking the first driver since I expected it to be a well-known place, ranked 19th on TripAdvisor, no??? How come no one knows the way to go there?
That was where the anticipation started to smash on the ice-cube. Really. It was that disappointing.
Then we met a TukTuk driver who told us that he knew the place, and so we trusted him with no other choices available.
To our horror, he dropped us off at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel which was just 5-minute walking distance from our hotel. At that moment, I really thought we were ripped off since that was a place we passed by everyday during our shopping hours, I wouldn’t be so stupid to recognise the wrong place.
It was when we asked the bellboy at Baiyoke Sky Hotel to 'rescue us from misery'. He showed us the map and told us that it’s AN HOUR OF DRIVING from Pratunam. Don’t blame me for not pre-research in the first place, because I did and based on GoogleMap, the distance is only 4-6 K.M from Pratunam, how could it take 1 hour to right??
Feeling really disappointed, we found this place-Baiyoke Sky Hotel, the tallest hotel in Bangkok. There is a package that costs 250 Baht for a drink and popcorn at the bar+ entrance to the 360° observation desk & Sky walk.
Obviously, the package was a YES from me. So there comes our sudden switch of plan.
Knowing that we have a place to putter a good night,my heart felt better. At least we didn’t have to head back to the hotel and sleep early.
Speaking about the place,the revolving desk was fantastic. It was an open-aired area and the neon lights changed colours throughout the night. We could fully enjoy the wind while scrutinizing the Bangkok night view.
We crapped, we took photos, we said goodbye to Bangkok.
We went to the bar after getting tired of our lame jokes. The bar was another amazing place to be. It was quiet and there were singers performing on the stage with a series of popular songs. It was a moment of silence between Susie and I, because we both knew we needed some time to be carried away from the busy lifestyle of ours, and then drown into the heart-melting voices of these singers.
That’s why they say, “Silence is gold”, although it only applies to me occasionally.
I looked at the night view outside, the lights and buildings, thinking of the reality we're going to face, in 2 months time.Both of us are getting apart with each other soon, one in Paris, another one in Vancouver, that’s why we both understand the significance of this trip. Trying to dilute my pessimistic thought, I did make every second of my time in Bangkok with her happily, crazily and unforgettable. It’s the heart that matters, eventhough we’re distant from each other.
Plus I truly believe that we will meet again some day.=)
Maybe it was fated that I didn’t make it to Sirocco, and went to Baiyoke in the end. But good things happen with the right bunch of people staying beside you after a big disappointment, and I've experienced that. It was still a very comfortable night to wrap up our trip.
I sincerely thank Susie for this trip, every bit of it was a treasure to me, *including the tiger show?* Oppsie. But thank you for making it happen.
Although I will wonder, ‘When will our next trip be?’
6/17/2009
God knows how long have I procrastinated on blogging but I’m glad that I’m dropping a few words here again.
PART 1 : SIGHTSEEING
My Bangkok trip with Susie just ended last Friday and we both had a blast like how we promised it.As planned, we spent 70% of our time on shopping and the other 30% for sightseeing, since we both know that it’s we’re more inclined into shopping than sightseeing given the time constraint. Good thing is, our ground package also included a half-day tour on the second day, which fitted so much to our desires.
Bangkok’s temples are a pleasure to discover, because they’re either the biggest or tallest that I’ve seen in life. To top that up, most of the temples have very unique and splendorous designs. Take Wat Arun as an example, it’s a tower-like temple with layers and layers of Buddha statues coating the tower.
The Standing Buddha is quite impressive but unfortunately it’s under renovation the time I was there, sort of distracting my mood for massive photo capturing.
I broke another record in this trip, which was taking the shortest and cheapest boat ride ever. It only took a negligible 1 minute to go across the river, and only at 3 Baht (~ RM 0.30)
1 minute –just enough for 2 photos! How did I know that?
Because I never had the chance to take another one down after capturing a photograph for my friend, and then another one for myself. By that time, we’ve already reached our destination.
PART 2: SHOPPING
I can roughly understand why girls love shopping in Bangkok after looking at the price and design. That’s because Bangkok is deservingly, truly a shopping paradise. It’s one of those rare places where you can spend like nobody’s business and buy as much as possible to dress up yourself. Call me a big spender but I believe not much people can resist a pair of ballerina shoes for 100 Baht (~RM 10) and dresses at the price of 200 Baht (~RM 20).
CAN YOU?? CAN YOU?? They’re just some pretty and attractive to me.
We shopped everyday at Pratunam Market and Platinum Fashion Mall which were just a 3-minute walk from our hotel. Both of them are located in Pratunam which is basically a wholesale market area. It was really the so-called ‘shop till drop’ type of shopping style because we shopped everyday, even until the last day, until the last few hours of our stay in Bangkok, WE SHOPPED.
The only question to ask ourselves before heading to bed everynight is to ‘buy or not buy’; just that easy.
Oh well, at least I got to taste the feeling of sleeping on rows of new clothes and shoes. That was a moment of satisfaction!
PART 1 : SIGHTSEEING
My Bangkok trip with Susie just ended last Friday and we both had a blast like how we promised it.As planned, we spent 70% of our time on shopping and the other 30% for sightseeing, since we both know that it’s we’re more inclined into shopping than sightseeing given the time constraint. Good thing is, our ground package also included a half-day tour on the second day, which fitted so much to our desires.
Bangkok’s temples are a pleasure to discover, because they’re either the biggest or tallest that I’ve seen in life. To top that up, most of the temples have very unique and splendorous designs. Take Wat Arun as an example, it’s a tower-like temple with layers and layers of Buddha statues coating the tower.
The Standing Buddha is quite impressive but unfortunately it’s under renovation the time I was there, sort of distracting my mood for massive photo capturing.
I broke another record in this trip, which was taking the shortest and cheapest boat ride ever. It only took a negligible 1 minute to go across the river, and only at 3 Baht (~ RM 0.30)
1 minute –just enough for 2 photos! How did I know that?
Because I never had the chance to take another one down after capturing a photograph for my friend, and then another one for myself. By that time, we’ve already reached our destination.
PART 2: SHOPPING
I can roughly understand why girls love shopping in Bangkok after looking at the price and design. That’s because Bangkok is deservingly, truly a shopping paradise. It’s one of those rare places where you can spend like nobody’s business and buy as much as possible to dress up yourself. Call me a big spender but I believe not much people can resist a pair of ballerina shoes for 100 Baht (~RM 10) and dresses at the price of 200 Baht (~RM 20).
CAN YOU?? CAN YOU?? They’re just some pretty and attractive to me.
We shopped everyday at Pratunam Market and Platinum Fashion Mall which were just a 3-minute walk from our hotel. Both of them are located in Pratunam which is basically a wholesale market area. It was really the so-called ‘shop till drop’ type of shopping style because we shopped everyday, even until the last day, until the last few hours of our stay in Bangkok, WE SHOPPED.
The only question to ask ourselves before heading to bed everynight is to ‘buy or not buy’; just that easy.
Oh well, at least I got to taste the feeling of sleeping on rows of new clothes and shoes. That was a moment of satisfaction!
6/05/2009
I’m working on my summer vacation this year with different bunch of friends.I start off with my 4D3N Bangkok trip with Susie Sia next week,who's also one of my best travel companions. This is our second trip together, I enjoy travelling with her because we have so much in common when it comes to vacation. We respect each other’s decision and try to make a blasting trip for both of us.I find it difficult to search for easy-going and tolerable travel companions,yet they are so influential in the happiness level of a trip since it depends more on the person beside you when it comes to a blasting trip, with breathtaking scenary backing it up.
In July, I’ll be going to Langkawi with my primary buddies. This is my third trip with them, including our primary school graduation trip. It’s always a comfort to travel with them because they never fail to tickle my laughing bones , simply because the time we’ve spent together makes us crazier and sillier especially when we've a few days on our own.
Soon after that, I’ll be having a summer trip with my family, although it's still under progression. The last trip we had in Cambodia was already 2 years back, and we’re not planning to go far this year, since our destination will still be centered in Asian countries. I always feel great to realize the existence of the rests from all over the globe, because we’re all different and it’s this difference that makes me curious about the way we live through our lives differently, yet fantastic in our own ways.
Can you believe it??
I’ve started planning for my summer vacation 2010.I’m planning a NZ trip only for Valerie Tan, so this year is going to be a money-saving year. The only reason for this trip is to visit her since I’ve not seen her for 1.5 years, and I’ve never ever been separated from her for this long since the day we knew each other. That’s why I’m longing for my wish to come true, but wish remains as wish if nothing is done, so the only way to make it happen is to work harder this summer and cut down my expenses on everything else other than trips.
GAH. I Just need to start SAVING MONEY desperately.
In July, I’ll be going to Langkawi with my primary buddies. This is my third trip with them, including our primary school graduation trip. It’s always a comfort to travel with them because they never fail to tickle my laughing bones , simply because the time we’ve spent together makes us crazier and sillier especially when we've a few days on our own.
Soon after that, I’ll be having a summer trip with my family, although it's still under progression. The last trip we had in Cambodia was already 2 years back, and we’re not planning to go far this year, since our destination will still be centered in Asian countries. I always feel great to realize the existence of the rests from all over the globe, because we’re all different and it’s this difference that makes me curious about the way we live through our lives differently, yet fantastic in our own ways.
Can you believe it??
I’ve started planning for my summer vacation 2010.I’m planning a NZ trip only for Valerie Tan, so this year is going to be a money-saving year. The only reason for this trip is to visit her since I’ve not seen her for 1.5 years, and I’ve never ever been separated from her for this long since the day we knew each other. That’s why I’m longing for my wish to come true, but wish remains as wish if nothing is done, so the only way to make it happen is to work harder this summer and cut down my expenses on everything else other than trips.
GAH. I Just need to start SAVING MONEY desperately.
5/29/2009
After meeting up with most of my friends,I think, my friends are really worried about my love life.
这就是所谓的'皇帝不急太监急'.
I thought my post on 'love youself more' pretty much explains my current perception on relationships. But friends are even more worried after reading it.
You know what they do? They start observing the guys around me and telling me which one to be considered.They've also taught me the ways to get a good guy back in Canada.
They're feeding me with a lot of good words to boost my confidence. To me,it's no longer a matter of confidence, it's the willingness to step into it. Overall,most of the guys are getting worse and worse, so far I've seen, not about appearance, not about personality, but some of them don't treat relationship like a thing, because ' it's not like I'm going to marry with her' and ' I'm still young, it's ok even if I break up with her'. I'm overdosed on all these thoughts that they no longer sound wrong to me.In fact, these are not wrong but my thought mismatches them. So, some people in the game behave flirtatiously, with or without a partner, that I sometimes will start wondering, why do they need one if they always change ? I have no right at all to influence their attitudes, so I manipulate mine by avoiding the participation.
Some people are looking for one desperately, they feel extremely discontented with their lives without a boyfriend. Now I don't get this idea, why can't you live a good life without a boyfriend? Is your life attached to him that you can't find a life for yourself? And then they start saying things like ' Pui Mun, I hope I can be as tough as you, living happily even when you're alone at overseas.' I can assure you that you can be happy regardless of the place, it's the mental condition that is important.
I'm not saying having a boyfriend is disastrous and meant hurt and lies only, but I'm not ready for a commitment, there's no one that I think worth my commitment at the moment. Also, I can't take the stress and depression after a fight or conflict.To me,it's never a poor thing to not have a boyfriend to treasure me,and it's never bad to stay single. Everything needs a cost, and I'm paying it of course. I don't date on Valentines, receive flowers at my doorstep, but I get more free time to do my own things.
I think you make the choice of staying happy or venture into the love world that makes people blind easily. I mean, you can't mourn for the same tragedy that has happened to you forever, you need to carry on with your life no matter how, and if that's so, why not find a good way to continue it? Why must you be so stubborn over someone who doesn't love you that much and waste your time?When the time comes, the right one will come to you. If not, you still have to get a life, right?
Your life never abandones you, although he does.
So buddies, don't worry too much about me. You know I won't cry because of not having a boyfriend and I don't find one desperately.But if you are still worried, then pray for me to meet a good one in Canada, be it an Angmoh, Korean, Japanese or Taiwanese. With or without one, I'm still satisfied with my life, accomplishment and myself.
这就是所谓的'皇帝不急太监急'.
I thought my post on 'love youself more' pretty much explains my current perception on relationships. But friends are even more worried after reading it.
You know what they do? They start observing the guys around me and telling me which one to be considered.They've also taught me the ways to get a good guy back in Canada.
They're feeding me with a lot of good words to boost my confidence. To me,it's no longer a matter of confidence, it's the willingness to step into it. Overall,most of the guys are getting worse and worse, so far I've seen, not about appearance, not about personality, but some of them don't treat relationship like a thing, because ' it's not like I'm going to marry with her' and ' I'm still young, it's ok even if I break up with her'. I'm overdosed on all these thoughts that they no longer sound wrong to me.In fact, these are not wrong but my thought mismatches them. So, some people in the game behave flirtatiously, with or without a partner, that I sometimes will start wondering, why do they need one if they always change ? I have no right at all to influence their attitudes, so I manipulate mine by avoiding the participation.
Some people are looking for one desperately, they feel extremely discontented with their lives without a boyfriend. Now I don't get this idea, why can't you live a good life without a boyfriend? Is your life attached to him that you can't find a life for yourself? And then they start saying things like ' Pui Mun, I hope I can be as tough as you, living happily even when you're alone at overseas.' I can assure you that you can be happy regardless of the place, it's the mental condition that is important.
I'm not saying having a boyfriend is disastrous and meant hurt and lies only, but I'm not ready for a commitment, there's no one that I think worth my commitment at the moment. Also, I can't take the stress and depression after a fight or conflict.To me,it's never a poor thing to not have a boyfriend to treasure me,and it's never bad to stay single. Everything needs a cost, and I'm paying it of course. I don't date on Valentines, receive flowers at my doorstep, but I get more free time to do my own things.
I think you make the choice of staying happy or venture into the love world that makes people blind easily. I mean, you can't mourn for the same tragedy that has happened to you forever, you need to carry on with your life no matter how, and if that's so, why not find a good way to continue it? Why must you be so stubborn over someone who doesn't love you that much and waste your time?When the time comes, the right one will come to you. If not, you still have to get a life, right?
Your life never abandones you, although he does.
So buddies, don't worry too much about me. You know I won't cry because of not having a boyfriend and I don't find one desperately.But if you are still worried, then pray for me to meet a good one in Canada, be it an Angmoh, Korean, Japanese or Taiwanese. With or without one, I'm still satisfied with my life, accomplishment and myself.
Labels: Love
5/23/2009
The night before I reached K.L, I spent 13 hours in the Hong Kong international airport because my connecting flight departed on the next day. Looking at the time I reached the airport and the amount of luggages I was carrying, having a brief city trip was a bad idea although my previous visit on this oriental land exceeded 10 years, far before the existence of Hong Kong Disneyland and Star Walk.
Erhmm erhmm. So there comes my first experience of sleeping overnight in the airport.
Prior to this, I had a little mind mapping on the possible things I could do there, like sticking myself to the laptop at a coffee shop, or simply buying a magazine and start up some reading. Well well, it was my bad neglecting the tiny little things which turned out to be so important that they ruined my plan to nowhere. I had no problem spending the first 2 hours with my laptop and re-packing my luggage, till my laptop was exhausted and there the ordeal began. I totally forgot about the converter since my laptop charger couldn’t fit in the plug. I then tried to look for a converter to solve the problem but I failed.
Empty
So my laptop passed out that day, and my MP3 took up the responsibility to accompany me. I spent another few hours by having my meal, MP3-ing,writing diary, talking to my mom, playing with my phone and then watching people passing by desperately. To me, it was really one of those helpless moments in life.
Empty
There’s always the bright side opposing the dark one. Because of the loneliness, I threw myself some time to go into deeper thinking, which was totally uninterrupted. When the lights were turned off one by one ,slowly and inactively, I started rewinding my mind to look back at things I wished I could have thought of a solution.
Empty
Looking at myself, I’ve already passed the age to do things rebelliously and can still blame on my adolescence. I’ve already lost some opportunities to work on things I wished I could have done it at that very significant moment.Despite of all these failures in life, I’ve reached this far and accomplished more, especially on those things I would never expect myself to have the courage to begin with. I believe in sacrificing part of my life to fix a bigger part of my life, just like everything needs an opportunity cost in the world of economics, when balance isn’t the best way to harmonize life. The thing is, I have to accept my life for what I’ve been given, accept every decision made by myself and the others who tend to influence my life. Because I don’t live alone,and my life is chained to someone else. Because I only hold half of myself, and let go the other half, to tolerate the intolerable people and things.
Empty
Back to the real world, people sitting beside me kept on changing, until there were few left.We were sitting in the same boat,I could see that they were dying for their next flight as well, just like the pathetic me . Then I entertained myself by walking around in the empty airport when all shops were closed.
Empty
It was a special night.Of course,I'm thinking it from the bright side to make me say this. Hey,at least I took some photos of the empty airport to share with some of you whom haven been put into the same shoes. Empty airport can be quite cool to see for a first timer like me. Empty airport wasn't scary itself, but the self-haunting thought made it scary.
What a sleepless night I had !
Erhmm erhmm. So there comes my first experience of sleeping overnight in the airport.
Prior to this, I had a little mind mapping on the possible things I could do there, like sticking myself to the laptop at a coffee shop, or simply buying a magazine and start up some reading. Well well, it was my bad neglecting the tiny little things which turned out to be so important that they ruined my plan to nowhere. I had no problem spending the first 2 hours with my laptop and re-packing my luggage, till my laptop was exhausted and there the ordeal began. I totally forgot about the converter since my laptop charger couldn’t fit in the plug. I then tried to look for a converter to solve the problem but I failed.
EmptySo my laptop passed out that day, and my MP3 took up the responsibility to accompany me. I spent another few hours by having my meal, MP3-ing,writing diary, talking to my mom, playing with my phone and then watching people passing by desperately. To me, it was really one of those helpless moments in life.
EmptyThere’s always the bright side opposing the dark one. Because of the loneliness, I threw myself some time to go into deeper thinking, which was totally uninterrupted. When the lights were turned off one by one ,slowly and inactively, I started rewinding my mind to look back at things I wished I could have thought of a solution.
EmptyLooking at myself, I’ve already passed the age to do things rebelliously and can still blame on my adolescence. I’ve already lost some opportunities to work on things I wished I could have done it at that very significant moment.Despite of all these failures in life, I’ve reached this far and accomplished more, especially on those things I would never expect myself to have the courage to begin with. I believe in sacrificing part of my life to fix a bigger part of my life, just like everything needs an opportunity cost in the world of economics, when balance isn’t the best way to harmonize life. The thing is, I have to accept my life for what I’ve been given, accept every decision made by myself and the others who tend to influence my life. Because I don’t live alone,and my life is chained to someone else. Because I only hold half of myself, and let go the other half, to tolerate the intolerable people and things.
EmptyBack to the real world, people sitting beside me kept on changing, until there were few left.We were sitting in the same boat,I could see that they were dying for their next flight as well, just like the pathetic me . Then I entertained myself by walking around in the empty airport when all shops were closed.
EmptyIt was a special night.Of course,I'm thinking it from the bright side to make me say this. Hey,at least I took some photos of the empty airport to share with some of you whom haven been put into the same shoes. Empty airport can be quite cool to see for a first timer like me. Empty airport wasn't scary itself, but the self-haunting thought made it scary.
What a sleepless night I had !
Labels: transit
5/16/2009
Told you, my night life in K.L can be much more exuberant.
6 of my primary buddies and I headed to Sky Bar for a drink on the 13th May. After living in K.L for so many years without knowing much about this vibrant city, it’s necessary for me to start exploring what’s truly lying around me.
So my K.L explores start from Sky Bar in Traders hotel. Considering that the number of bars I’ve been to is pathetic, I’ve not set up my expectations on how a bar should look like. This bar is slightly different to me because not only the atmosphere is good, the outside view is equally breathtaking. All this while, I’m trying to find a good spot to capture down the Twin tower but I never succeed.Courtesy of this bar,my desire is now fulfilled.
We had our good time there, 120 minutes filled with laughters and camwhores. It was my first time seeing ST blushing and MK had ‘post strawberry haze syndrome’. I myself didn’t feel good after drinking the Strawberry Haze either, only managed to close my eyes in the morning.
It’s not a good drinking place, because there’s a big pool near the walking path, which is approximately an inch from it, I’m afraid drunk people will have trouble walking through it without turning into wet chicken. Otherwise, the pool is a fantastic add-up to the romantic atmosphere.
That night was a good one to me. Perhaps it was because of the right bunch of people around me at the right time to perfect the outing.
What a wonderful night I spent!
6 of my primary buddies and I headed to Sky Bar for a drink on the 13th May. After living in K.L for so many years without knowing much about this vibrant city, it’s necessary for me to start exploring what’s truly lying around me.
So my K.L explores start from Sky Bar in Traders hotel. Considering that the number of bars I’ve been to is pathetic, I’ve not set up my expectations on how a bar should look like. This bar is slightly different to me because not only the atmosphere is good, the outside view is equally breathtaking. All this while, I’m trying to find a good spot to capture down the Twin tower but I never succeed.Courtesy of this bar,my desire is now fulfilled.
We had our good time there, 120 minutes filled with laughters and camwhores. It was my first time seeing ST blushing and MK had ‘post strawberry haze syndrome’. I myself didn’t feel good after drinking the Strawberry Haze either, only managed to close my eyes in the morning.
It’s not a good drinking place, because there’s a big pool near the walking path, which is approximately an inch from it, I’m afraid drunk people will have trouble walking through it without turning into wet chicken. Otherwise, the pool is a fantastic add-up to the romantic atmosphere.
That night was a good one to me. Perhaps it was because of the right bunch of people around me at the right time to perfect the outing.
What a wonderful night I spent!
5/10/2009
I went to bike 2 days before the finals. The weather was seducing me to come close to the nature, spending a few hours at park.
And I did.
I went to my beloved park-Stanley Park.I rented a bike at the bike rental shop nearby Stanley Park. Before the biking adventure started, I had to overcome my fear on biking since I did not bike for at least 10 years. I was just scared as I could barely balance myself on the bike.
It started to go on smoothly only after a while, when I tried to let go myself and ‘cooperated’ with my bike. It was then that I began to feel the fun of biking around a spacious park under an extremely comfortable weather. I realized biking is a breeze when I fully relax myself.
I cycled around the entire park for once which was about 8-10k.m. It was a cyclical route, so I eventually came back to the starting point after completing one full round of cycling. I was far too excited to notice how far I actually traveled down the route.
That day, I ticked another one off my list. And I went home with a few energizers charged on my back, dated with my textbook all the way till the next morning. Meanwhile, I promise myself to frequent this activity during my stay in Vancouver, it’s such a waste to not bike there given the ideal temperature and place to cycle.
And I did.
I went to my beloved park-Stanley Park.I rented a bike at the bike rental shop nearby Stanley Park. Before the biking adventure started, I had to overcome my fear on biking since I did not bike for at least 10 years. I was just scared as I could barely balance myself on the bike.
It started to go on smoothly only after a while, when I tried to let go myself and ‘cooperated’ with my bike. It was then that I began to feel the fun of biking around a spacious park under an extremely comfortable weather. I realized biking is a breeze when I fully relax myself.
I cycled around the entire park for once which was about 8-10k.m. It was a cyclical route, so I eventually came back to the starting point after completing one full round of cycling. I was far too excited to notice how far I actually traveled down the route.
That day, I ticked another one off my list. And I went home with a few energizers charged on my back, dated with my textbook all the way till the next morning. Meanwhile, I promise myself to frequent this activity during my stay in Vancouver, it’s such a waste to not bike there given the ideal temperature and place to cycle.
5/06/2009
Today’s the fourth day of my return, coming back to the homeland and breathing in the air that I was once familiar with.I can’t tell how blissful I feel to have escaped from the medical check-up and isolation due to the swine flu, and how relieved mom and dad feel for my safe return. I could have been isolated if I decided to stay in Vancouver for just a few more days.
Thank god, I returned safely.
A lot of things are on my mind. Like:
Summer vacation.Summer job.Japanese class.Piano.
This is my weekly schedule.
Household chores.Babysitting.Outings.Piano.Bumping around.
If you think the above is familiar, yes, it is. My life is rewound to a year before, where waiting for tomorrow was my daily thought.
Instead of recharging myself, I’ve the urge to achieve something during this break. It could be grabbing a guitar and start humming it. It could be practicing piano for hours daily; or maybe something simpler, ensuring that I’ve a thorough clean-up for my room before I leave. Many things can be done in these 4 months, and the last option for me would be to sit down and shake legs. That’s not my style.
This summer is going to be a blast for the upcoming series of events that I’m joining.
I really miss the weather in Vancouver.It’s such an irony that I actually enjoy being betrayed by the sun. I like it when the sun is out and the wind is still.
I like how the wind blows my hair to my face.
Like this
I’ve so much to blog actually but more updates will be posted on the following days.
Have a wonderful day friends!
Thank god, I returned safely.
A lot of things are on my mind. Like:
Summer vacation.Summer job.Japanese class.Piano.
This is my weekly schedule.
Household chores.Babysitting.Outings.Piano.Bumping around.
If you think the above is familiar, yes, it is. My life is rewound to a year before, where waiting for tomorrow was my daily thought.
Instead of recharging myself, I’ve the urge to achieve something during this break. It could be grabbing a guitar and start humming it. It could be practicing piano for hours daily; or maybe something simpler, ensuring that I’ve a thorough clean-up for my room before I leave. Many things can be done in these 4 months, and the last option for me would be to sit down and shake legs. That’s not my style.
This summer is going to be a blast for the upcoming series of events that I’m joining.
I really miss the weather in Vancouver.It’s such an irony that I actually enjoy being betrayed by the sun. I like it when the sun is out and the wind is still.
I like how the wind blows my hair to my face.
Like this
I’ve so much to blog actually but more updates will be posted on the following days.
Have a wonderful day friends!
Labels: life
4/26/2009
One thing I dislike about chatting on MSN with friends is that people tend to fade out after chatting for a while. But it only applies to some of them, not all.
I'm not the kind who likes to nudge or takes the initiative to start up the conversation, don't blame me when I'm annoyed by some people's attitude. I have my reason for it.
Let's say someone automatically chats with me, and then replies me every 10-15 minutes, I would have expected his/her reply to be something longer, unlike short sentences such as 'ok', ' lol', 'oh I see' etcetera. They all seem to be perfunctory to me if I've waited more than I should. Unless you've some urgent matters to ask or you're on with something else, if not I feel very uncomfortable for you have tested my patience every time, and I did not find trouble for it.
I'm fine if you do it once in a while, but not when it has become so habitual and happens EVERY SINGLE TIME we chat, because very often these people make me fade out and I myself have become perfunctory when it comes to chatting with them.
It's okay if you're not up for a chat, but I feel disparaged if you start up a conversation and end up replying in a perfunctory way.
I think, this is a matter of respect too. Don't make me feel like I've wasted my time chatting with you in exchange for a 'lol', ' hehehe' from you.
I'm not the kind who likes to nudge or takes the initiative to start up the conversation, don't blame me when I'm annoyed by some people's attitude. I have my reason for it.
Let's say someone automatically chats with me, and then replies me every 10-15 minutes, I would have expected his/her reply to be something longer, unlike short sentences such as 'ok', ' lol', 'oh I see' etcetera. They all seem to be perfunctory to me if I've waited more than I should. Unless you've some urgent matters to ask or you're on with something else, if not I feel very uncomfortable for you have tested my patience every time, and I did not find trouble for it.
I'm fine if you do it once in a while, but not when it has become so habitual and happens EVERY SINGLE TIME we chat, because very often these people make me fade out and I myself have become perfunctory when it comes to chatting with them.
It's okay if you're not up for a chat, but I feel disparaged if you start up a conversation and end up replying in a perfunctory way.
I think, this is a matter of respect too. Don't make me feel like I've wasted my time chatting with you in exchange for a 'lol', ' hehehe' from you.
