Ups And Downs

Glad that no one is around at the moment. Mum and the two youngest sisters went to Auntie Sharon's place to stay. Dont know when they will be back. Probably tonight because Sara has to go for her piano lesson tomorrow. Peace and quiet.

Last night, Dad was rumbling away. I was rather pissed off. When I can finally find some time for peace and quiet, he wanted to make 'noise'. Lol... Haiz... I ignored him. Please... Dont do, then dont do. Want to do, then dont complain. Dont think anyone of them treated this place as home. This is more like a shelter, a roof over their heads, that's all. Why must everyone calculate how much they have done? Arent they supposed to be done freely and given unconditionally?

Mum asked me to pay for the broadband internet subscription. It is not that I dont want to pay but my pay is not much. I am just a temp staff with hourly pay. My pay is not any much higher than hers in total. I still have my insurances and repay back my dad's cpf. I offered to pay half of the subscription and she rejected. Lol... Either in full or none at all. I am disappointed.

Glad that this is the end of the quarter. Managed to get 82 files out of our target 90. Geraldine was happy, I am alright. At least, we are near to the target. I am rather scared to think what is to come, 120 files next quarter. Honestly, I dont think that is reachable. Hopefully, the boss will adjust the number.

I have a new Jiejie. Hehehe... Geena Jiejie. She is very nice. We are pretty similar in lots of ways. I guess that is why we clicked. Lol... We shared a number of things, especially tarot cards. She said she is going to make pouches for my tarot decks. Yeah! Then she said that she is going to lend me her notes for her tarot cards reading course. Yippee! Thanks, Geena Jie!

迷藏

小时候，玩躲迷藏的游戏时，你总是喜欢当那个躲的人，等待你的友伴来寻找你。

长大以后，你也总是习惯把自己藏匿起来，等待别人来发现你。

可是，就像小时候，直等到太阳落下，暮色升起，你仍孤独地躺在洞穴中一样；现在的你，也只是寂寞地走过长长的市街，却怎么也等不到有人前来说一声：啊，原来你在着里。

亲爱的，你把自己藏得太好了。

其实谁能寻找谁？谁又能解救谁？

只有自己才能找到自己。自己就是一生的迷藏。

Esplanade

I went to the Esplanade with my friends on Saturday. We had lots of fun.

This year, our National day parade will be held at the Padang. A number of roads will be closed for the event. Saturday happened to be one of the preview/rehearsal. There were many people and police around. From graduates who were just there to take photos to people who wanted to have a closer look at the fireworks display later on and took photos.

At 5pm, police blocked up the closed roads. Lol... Hiong and I walked a long way back to the Esplanade because we were at the wrong side of the bridge when they blocked it. We had arranged to meet Pk at the Esplanade. We had to walk to City Hall and travelled via the Citylink to the Esplanade.

We saw the helicopters and the airplanes. They gave an excellent performace. No wonder a lot of people want to go to the parade despite it being so hot and crowded. It gave me a very wonderful feeling just being near there.

Then later, we saw the army vehicles... The tanks, signal trucks etc... I was like a little kid, waving and waving to our soldiers. Lol... Then we moved downwards, nearer to the sea to see the fireworks.

Hiong, Pk and I stood around and chatted as we waited patiently for the fireworks to come. They were so beautiful. Wow... Oooh... Wow... Everyone there was fascinated. Hiong recorded them down in his digital camera. If I can, I will try to show all of you the fireworks, here in my blog.

Finally, we went to Hans in Marina Square for dinner. I was so hungry. Lol... I had a slice of garlic bread and soup, then my grilled pork chop with a glass of orange juice and finally dessert, a swiss roll. I think the pork chop was grilled with rosemary leaves. It had a very fragrant smell. The pork chop was nice except that I felt that it would be nicer if it was more tender. Hehehe...

Thanks guys for the wonderful time.

百里香

有一种粉色的小花，名叫百里香。

百里香的名字源自古希腊，意思是勇气。

就像花儿需要香气，你也需要勇气。

爱一个人，做一个决定，努力一个过程，承担一个结果，都需要勇气。

也许活着的本身，依靠的也就是这份勇气。

没有勇气的你，一如花儿没有香气。

但勇气充沛的你不必剑拔弩张，你看那百里香的粉色小花多么含蓄芬芳。

清雅的花香更耐人寻味，百里之后犹有余香。

勇敢又冷静的你也会自然散发出一种迷人的味道，那将是你独特的味道，让别人念念不忘的味道。

抛弃番茄酱

同桌的朋友们都觉得意大利面就该淋上番茄酱，你却坚持要遍撒湖椒盐才好吃。“你真奇怪，和我们都不一样。” 朋友们的言语让你感到一阵轻微的反胃，一阵小小的消化不良。

其实食物，不过是各人品尝各人的滋味，大多数人喜爱的口味并不等于每个人都会喜爱的口味。本来嘛，是谁规定意大利面一定要淋上番茄酱？

这个世界哪里有谁可以规定谁？而同样的一件事，你的想法与做法又何必和大多数人的想法与做法一样？

不必害怕自己和别人不一样，因为你本来就和别人不一样。

毕竟品尝“你的”意大利面的是“你的”牙齿和舌头。毕竟感觉“你的”精验的是“你的”才智与心灵。

没有任何人可以代替你的感受，因此也没有任何人有权利对你下判断。

所以就大大方方地在你的盘子里撒下半瓶的湖椒盐又怎么样？这是你的意大利面。

这也是你的人生。

Life Just Is

Hihi... How is everyone? It has been some time since I last put a post. Hehehe... Hui finally got msn. Did I tell you before? Anyway... Yippee... Welcome to the msn family. Lol... I am so crazy. Girls girls girls, when are we going to Coffee Club again? I want to eat the strawberry shortcake. Hahaha... Getting very greedy nowsadays. Lol... Hiaz... Very sianz in the office. So many people are rescheduling the deadline. And so many people sent in incomplete files. How to make quota like that? Stressed.

Serene's convocation was on last Wednesday. I took leave and went to the ceremony with my dad. We went there late. Hence, we sat on the 2nd storey. Lol... On my convocation, my parents sat on the 1st storey. I teased him that he would sit on the 3rd storey at Sara's convocation in the future. We sort of had a celebration by eating out together. It was great fun at the dinner. There was a number of jokes and we were all doubling with laughters.

I managed to finish the whole series of 'Jewel of The Palace', a korean drama series. Lol... Got very hooked once I started watching. But I am not the only one, Hui and her family are very hooked too. Well, I like the food chopping in the beginning and dislike the needle poking later. Though the life of the main lead was hard and difficult, she managed to overcome them and not stray. I am glad that the show has a happy ending. Yeah!!!

Grandaunt went for her medical appointment last Friday. The doctor (Actually is a medical officer) said that she had to go and take another/better x-ray to see her condition better. Hence, she needs to go down for another medical appointment at TTSH in August again. Grandaunt commented that they just want to 'eat' her money. Haiz... Dont know whether to agree or disagree.

流泪的眼睛

如果你的心像一朵沉沉的雨云，那就痛痛快快地哭吧。悲伤的情绪是负面的能量，若不定时以泪清洗，总有一天会以疾病的形式发作的。

与其大病一场，不如大哭一场。

悲观离合总无情，每个人都有想要嚎啕痛哭的时候。哭与笑一样必须。

只是，哭过之后，别让自己继续沉弱在悲伤的情绪里。

与其想着你已失去的，不如想着你所拥有的。

至少至少，你还拥有可以流泪的眼睛。

而可以流泪的眼睛，当然也可以泛起笑意。

刷刷牙

想骂脏话的时候，忍一忍，先去刷刷牙吧。

当然你要在牙刷上涂一层牙膏。你喜欢什么口味？草霉还是苹果？或者薄荷也不错。

刷出一嘴泡沫，漱口，然后用力的‘呸’一声，吐出嘴里让你不爽快的东西。

好啦，现在你已经得到了发泄。如果你还是觉得舌头上有欲话还休的脏话，别急，再刷一次牙。

随时保持口腔清洁是一种基本美德，何必为了一个不值得你浪费唇舌的人，污染了你干净的牙齿？

Red Roses

It always make me cry whenever I read this story/poem... It is so touching...

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door.

The card said, "Be my Valentine", like all the years before.
Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say,
"I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.
My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."

She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.

She trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
She would sit for hours, in her husband's favorite chair.
While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.

A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate.
With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before, the doorbell rang.
And there were roses, sitting by her door.

She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock.
Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?

"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,"
The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know.
The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance.
Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.
There is a standing order, that I have on file down here.
And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year.

There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago.
Then, should ever I find out that he's no longer here,
That's the card...that should be sent, to you the following year."

She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard.
Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.
Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...

"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone,
I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome.
I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.

The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife.
You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.

I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.

When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
That we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
I have always loved you and I know I always will.

But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still.
Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.

The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
when your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock.
He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out.

But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt,
To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him,
And place the roses where we are, together once again."

聆听风铃

你把一串风铃悬挂在窗前，你说你喜欢聆听它叮叮的铃声。

牵动风铃的是风，那么牵动你心的又是什么？

是对某个人的想念，并想象着，或许他也正在想念你。

如果没有风，风铃只是静止的存在。如果没有爱，你也只是静止的存在。

让你的风铃晃动的，是风。让你的生命灵动的，是爱。在这个有风的午后，你默默聆听着风铃叮叮的声响，默默想念着心里的那人，让自己和风铃化为一体，让爱与风一起流动。

做事

事情有两种，一种是你想的，另一种是你得做的。

如果你是学生，可能你喜欢看小说，但因为考试在即，你不得不念书；如果你是个上班族，也许你希望去旅行，但因为领人薪水，你只好去上班。

每个人都是这样吧，做着必须做的事，心里想的却是喜欢做的事。这就是人生。

可是从另一个角度来看，用功念书通过考试，你才能放心地看小说；上班赚了钱，你才能优哉地去旅行。

所以你应该这么想：把必须做的事做好，是为了能做喜欢做的事。这也是人生。

Coffee Club And Paint

Hehehe... I had a very good time on Friday night with the girls. I am sooo craving for the desserts in Coffee Club. Hehehe... The last time I was there, I only had a mango something. Had forgotten its exact name but it is a drink, similar to a milkshake. I asked Hui and she agreed to go with me despite how tired she was. Then I asked Mei and she agreed to come too. Hahaha... We had a number of jokes and teasings, we were laughing and smiling throughout the dinner.

Hahaha... Well, the main craving is for the desserts in Coffee Club but the main courses look sooo appealing too. In the end, we had the full courses and desserts. Mei and I had Rosemary Chicken. Seeing Hui's Bangers And Mash, I want to eat that the next time. Lol... Cant stand me.

I had a Mint Chocolate Cake for dessert, Mei had a Chocolate Truffle and Hui had a Mango Mousse Cake. Hmm... Yummy yum yum... My Mint Chocolate Cake is made up of alternating thin layers of chocolate sponge and mint cream/mousse. Everyone had a try and said it is nice. Initially, I wanted to have a Strawberry Shortcake but it was sold out. That will be the dessert I am aiming for the next time I am going to Coffee Club. =p

Yesterday was great workout day. Hui managed to wake up to go to Mei's new house. :p We met in the Long John Silver. After lunch, we took bus 21 down. Hehehe... The whole journey is a breeze because I have done my research. Lol... We alighted exactly at Blk 33/34 and walked straight in. Hui said it looked as if we have been there many times. Hahaha... Mei's place is nice, on the 9th storey. It is a pretty breezy and certain views are unblocked. Not only can you see the clear blue sky, you can get to see some greenery.

We helped Mei to scape the uneven parts at first. Later, we left the scaping to her and started the painting. Hmm... Nobody talked much, we just painted and painted, hoping to help/paint as much as we can. Before we knew it, Mei declared that it was 6pm. Hahaha...

We knocked off not long after. Took a bathe at Mei's place before we left for dinner. Brian Gor and Mei treated us to Yong Tou Fu. It is really nice. Most Yong Tou Fu is fried but theirs is boiled. We had some fruits after dinner and Gor sent us home. Thanks, Gor and Mei!

I am going out with Grandaunt later. She said that she wants to go to the food fair in Bugis. Of course, gluttonous me wont refuse. Hehehe... I might get to taste food that I have not eaten before, you know.

像雨一样

在这个郁闷的下午，你的心情就像乌云密布的天空。

天空的边缘传来了隐隐作响的闷雷，你的心里也有雷声隐隐。

闷雷终于破裂，在层层乌云里爆炸开来，你的心中仿佛也迅速列开了一个缺口。

忽然，非常措手不及地，大雨发疯一般地倾盆落下，你也在瞬间痛哭失声。

此刻，一切都好，只要专心的哭泣，感受温暖的泪水在脸上奔流，其他什么都别再多想。

每个人都需要好好哭一场，就像这个地球需要量雨水一样自然。

雨后的天空无限辽阔，而哭过的你流成了一条清澈的小河。

跌跤没关系

你跌了一跤，膝盖破了皮，可是你觉得很庆幸：幸好只是一个小小的跌倒，没有摔断了腿。

你丢了钱包，掉了一笔钱，可是你觉得很庆幸：幸好只是失去金钱，因为遗失证件还得补办，更麻烦。

你不小心吃了一个过期的面包，引发一阵肠胃不适，你还是觉得庆幸：幸好吞下去的不是禽流感的鸡或狂牛症的牛，那才真毁了。

遇到不幸，先别愤愤不平，只要想想还好没有碰到更糟的状况，一切就都值得庆幸。