Life's Journey

Ain’t something good to start with this year…

2012-01-17T20:07:00.001+08:00

已经很久没哭了。哭了出来，舒服多了。自以为自己很厉害，但却是一个笨蛋。笨的人要真么成功呢？A simple problem like that, I couldn’t twist my mind to solve it. Always 死板板。This is not what employers want and this is my biggest weaknesses of all.

To be overcome. Period.

It’s all in Malacca!

2011-12-29T11:39:00.001+08:00

Clueless on what to eat? Perhaps these may help!

1) Wan Tan Mee @ Bukit China

The special thing about this wan tan mee is that the noodles is in its original colour without any soy sauce being added in to preserve its original taste.

2) Ta Chi House @ Tun Sri Lanang

It’s located near Putra Specialist Hospital. It sells Nyonya delicacies and I highly recommend its nasi lemak and nyonya laksa! I ordered its coffee which is of illy brand, one of the most quality coffee beans and look what I’ve got! Angry bird coffee! Haha!

3) Senju Tei @ Melaka Raya

A newly opened Japanese cuisine in Melaka. So far, I think there are only 2 restaurants which serve the best Japanese cuisine in Melaka and one of them is this! The other recommended place is Wa Zen.

4) Bukit China Soya Bean House @ Kota Laksamana

A dessert shop which specializes in soy bean drinks and tau fu fa. You can get to taste variety of desserts made from soy beans!

5) Putu Piring @ Tengkera

The nearest famous stall to my house! Haha! I’m not a putu piring lover but this is definitely one of the recommended food to try if you come to Malacca.

6) Toast & Steam Bread @ Melaka Raya

A small stall which only operates at night till midnight. It’s kinda hard to find authentic toast and steam bread nowadays and if you’re a traditional food lover, this one is for you!

7) Pak Putra @ Kota Laksamana

It’s famous for its tandoori chicken and roti naan. I don’t really like to eat chicken but this is one that I can’t resist! It’s so nice that you’d remember its taste forever!

8) Durian Puff & Pineapple Tart @ Pooh Kean, Jonker

Again, I’m not a durian lover but its puff is so juicy and tasty! There are many sellers for pineapple tart, however I think this shop has the best pineapple tarts after comparing with a few other famous sellers.

9) Nyonya Suan @ Melaka Raya

If you’re looking for Nyonya style dishes, try this! It tastes better compared to Makko and Ole Sayang.

10) Nadeje @ Melaka Raya

Needless to say much, I think most of you should’ve known this place. Well, I’m not recommending its mille crepe anymore as it has gain high recognition among Malaysians. But I want to recommend its food! Besides cakes, it serves Japanese and France cuisine which I think is nice and affordable!

11) Pancake @ Ong Kim Wee

In Hokkien, we call this “man jian go”. I think this is the only one in Malacca that comes with egg and chicken floss filling. My favourite of all time! ^^

12) Fresh Mango Juice @ Jonker

Fresh and thick! Highly recommended for sour drinks lover.

13) Satay @ Kota Laksamana

The specialty here is its satay sauce which is mixed with pineapple as well.

14) Yong Tau Fu & Pai Tee @ Bukit China

Originality is preserved as no soy sauce is being added into the noodles. Pai Tee is a little similar to popiah but it’s served in crisp.

15) Chicken Rice Balls @ Hoe Kee, Jonker

Another famous restaurant selling chicken rice balls at Jonker is Zhong Hua. Actually it tastes just normal to me. The only difference is that it’s made in ball shape.

16) Coconut Shake @ Klebang

Coconut water is blended with vanilla ice-cream. It’s very refreshing especially on a sunny day!

17) Burger Maut @ Warung Halimah, Semabok

The name is given by my friend because of the way it’s being cooked as shown in the picture above. The stall looks just like any ordinary ramlee burger stall but this burger is slightly different. The fragrance of the meat is being burnt out with the fire which makes it tastier and juicier!

18) Capitol Satay Celup @ Banda Kaba

Most of the tourists like to come here. I think mainly is because of the thick gravy and the seafood that is being served after you’ve eaten a certain amount. Despite the long queue, many people are still willing to wait.

19) Cockle @ Bunga Raya

This small little stall located at a narrow lane near Madam King is famous for its fresh “si ham, la-la” and etc. I’m not a fan of “si ham” but I like the “tau kee” and “la-la” here.

20) Bibik Cendol @ Jonker

Here, we can add gula melaka ourselves to the cendol. It’s nice because they use pure gula melaka which is less sweet than those commercialized gula melaka that are being sold to the tourists.

21) Nyonya Asam Laksa @ 88, Jonker

I love to eat asam laksa but it’s hard to find a nice one in Malacca compared to Penang. So far, I still prefer this place for its asam laksa because of the additional toppings they put in such as “tau kee” and egg.

Mind

2011-12-24T13:44:00.001+08:00

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
Go that extra mile, it’s never crowded there.
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
Supposing is good, but finding out is better.
An essential part of creativity is not being afraid to fail.
Everyone and everything around you is your teacher.
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.
To teach is to learn twice.
The moment you stop learning, you stop leading.
Every great achievement was once considered impossible.
Change is the end result of all true learning.
One that would have the fruit must first climb the tree.
The wisest mind has something yet to learn.
Vision is the art of seeing the invisible.
Every exit is an entry somewhere.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Kites fly highest against the wind, not with it.
Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.
Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.
Times change, and we change with them.
The only disability in life is a bad attitude.
No great thing comes to any human unless he has courage.
Our life is what our thoughts make of it.
Change before you have to.
The man who has no imagination has no wings.
For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.
Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.
Your success is only limited to your desire.
A man is not old as long as he is seeking something.
The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.
The brighter you are, the more you have to learn.
A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it.
You get out of life what you put in.
Don’t just learn the tricks of the trade, learn the trade.
To improve is to change, to be perfect is to change often.

I admit, I’m positive!

2011-12-20T23:33:00.001+08:00

An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
Minds are like parachutes, they work best when open.
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
The wise man reads both books and life itself.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream.
Do, or do not. There is no try.
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
Opportunities are seldom labelled.
Chance favours the prepared mind.
Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits.
Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing.
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.
In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.
Not to know is bad, not to wish to know is worse.

512

2011-12-07T02:45:00.001+08:00

5.12.2011 –> Typically normal date, but it has become a special date for me. Thanks dar… ^^

2011-11-24T20:52:00.001+08:00

I expected more from you but I think you don’t realize it. I guess I shouldn’t have expected anything from you. There are many quotes saying that we should give more and expect less. But I guess it’s in our human nature that we are usually expecting more.

I know you will be reading this. I wanted to tell you all these face to face but I don’t know how and where to start. I know I said communication is important and that’s why I’m writing this message for you to understand me more.

Sometimes simple words of caring is just not enough to show how much you really care. That’s how I feel.

I don’t want a boyfriend, I need a real man…

2011-11-19T00:50:00.001+08:00

Sometimes when I watched those young adults love drama series, I really admire the leading actress and I do wish I could be like her in reality. Having someone to love you so deeply that he’s willing to sacrifice for you. Of course not all the things in the drama are realistic. However, there are certain things which are possible in life. I’ve seen a lot of couples around me and I know many things are possible. It’s a matter of will.

I don’t demand much but there is a certain extent of expectation that I wish I could receive from my loved one.

I don’t need a rich man who could buy me expensive things or bring me for fine dining all the time…

I don’t need a good looking man…

I don’t need a talented man…

I don’t need a super smart man…

I don’t need a very tall man…

I don’t need a very fit man…

But what I need is…

someone who is very caring. Someone who could at least give me a few minutes call every night just to talk to me to find out what I’ve gone through for the day just to make sure that I’m alright.

someone who is very caring that when I have no time to eat or when I don’t feel like eating, he will find his way to feed me. Just like when I get back home after every out station, he could at least come and find me just to bring me out to eat.

someone who is very caring that he will do whatever it takes to understand me more. Read my blog and follow me in FB for my every updates.

someone who is very caring that he will be by my side whenever I need him without me telling him so.

Is that so hard?

Life is about CREATING!

2011-11-17T23:04:00.002+08:00

2 weeks of out station job has really made me think a lot. Many things are running in my mind and I am yet to filter them. Had a good conversation with my best friend yesterday and I learnt something from him through the conversation. We talked about career and future and I realized I am always waiting for opportunity but opportunity will not come by itself. We need to CREATE the opportunity for ourselves!

Christ

2011-11-10T00:59:00.003+08:00

Somehow I could feel His presence. I was first exposed to Him through my best friend, Tse Hwei. I'm being touched by Him. Whenever someone tries to share Christianity with me, I'm always willing to listen and somehow every time when people talk about God, I could feel Him and every time after sharing about it, there is a sense of joy and relief in me. I don't know why I feel this way but I just feel this way. I wouldn't call myself a Christian yet because I don't think I'm fit to be called one. I don't go to church and I don't pray to God. But somehow I believe in Him.

Journey Vs Destination

2011-11-08T22:50:00.003+08:00

Say is easy, do is hard.

I thought I can make it, but I'm struggling.

Everyone can get through a tough journey but the question is how do they feel along the way?

Happy? Sad? Disappointed? Excited?

The destination is important but the journey itself is more important.

How much time do you spend along the way just for you to reach your end goal?

We spend most of our time in life just to walk or run towards our goals. So think again. Is the journey more important than the destination or the destination more important than the journey?

I prefer to have an enjoyable journey while walking towards my desired destination because I think that's what makes our life worth living for. So if I'm struggling now, does it mean that I need to change my path or change my perception?

Tomorrow is never promised…

2011-10-26T20:56:00.001+08:00

One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore". No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute."

Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."

So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage, and old cars, and children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.

Some things we keep - like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.

Life is important, like people we know who are special and so, we keep them close! Suppose one morning you never wake up, do all your friends know you love them?

I was thinking, I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.

Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do. And just in case I'm gone tomorrow.

I LOVE YA!!!

Live today because tomorrow is not promised!

2011-10-22T12:00:00.003+08:00

I'm missing you...

I would give the whole world for you...

Anything you ask of me, I'd do...

But I won't ask you to stay...

I'd rather walk away...

If your heart's not in it...

If you've got something to tell me...

Don't keep it inside...

Let it be heard...

It doesn't matter what mood you're in, there's always a song that can represent your feeling at any moment. Let the song sings out for you. This is the beauty of music.

ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE

2011-10-21T21:02:00.001+08:00

I've learned… That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned… That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned… That just one person saying to me, “You've made my day!” makes my day.

I've learned… That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned… That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned… That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned… That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned… That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned… That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned… That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned… That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned… That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned… That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned… That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned… That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned… That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned… That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned… That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned… That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned… That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned… That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned… That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned… That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned… That when you harbour bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned… That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned… That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned… That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned… That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned… That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned… That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words.

2011-10-21T20:40:00.001+08:00

从你讲话的方式，我已经了解了。这就是你给我的答案。我也告诉自己不要在想那么多了。你给过我希望也毁灭掉了那个希望。但是我也很感谢你曾经给过我美好的回忆。虽然是短短的几分钟，那也足够了。谢谢你。

Let it rain... For after such a weather, sunshine will come...

2011-10-18T22:59:00.004+08:00

Oh the sky grey
On this work day
You’re just playing along
just to see the day though
You’re lonely and blue
Writing’s on the window
There’s a deep longing sigh
You’re far off in thoughts
You heart’s grown all cold
it would be warm if you could sing a song
Let it rain, rain
It’s the perfect weather for contemplating
Let it rain, rain For after such a weather
Sunshine will come
The rainbows And the laughter
And the serious smile It’s teasing you pal
Like it’s coming to get you
Oh they wish for you To be happy again
But you’re locked up inside
You’re missing your cue
Feeling weary Stop running away
You’re finding it hard to breath
Let it rain, rain
It’s the perfect weather for contemplating
Let it rain, rain For after such a weather
Sunshine will come
Let it rain, rain
It’s the perfect weather for contemplating
Let it rain, rain For after such a weather
Sunshine will come

Live for TODAY!

2011-10-18T00:10:00.001+08:00

A friend of mine opened his wife's underwear drawer and picked up a silk paper wrapped package. “This…” he said, “…isn't any ordinary package.” He unwrapped the box and stared at both the silk paper and the box. “She got this the first time we went to New York, 8 or 9 years ago. She has never put it on, was saving it for a special occasion. “Well, I guess this is it.”

He got near the bed and placed the gift box next to the other clothing he was taking to the funeral house, his wife had just died. He turned to me and said, “Never save something for a special occasion. Every day in your life is a special occasion.”

I still think those words changed my life. Now I read more and clean less. I sit on the porch without worrying about anything. I spend more time with my family, and less at work. I understood that life should be a source of experience to be lived up to, not survived through. I no longer keep anything. I use crystal glasses every day. I’ll wear new clothes to go to the supermarket, if I feel like it. I don't save my special perfume for special occasions, I use it whenever I want to.

The words “Someday” and “One Day” are fading away from my dictionary. If it’s worth seeing, listening or doing, I want to see, listen or do it now.

I don’t know what my friend’s wife would have done if she knew she wouldn’t be there the next morning, this nobody can tell. I think she might have called her relatives and closest friends. She might call old friends to make peace over past quarrels. I’d like to think she would go out for Chinese, her favourite food.

It’s these small things that I would regret not doing, if I knew my time had come. Each day, each hour, each minute, is special. Live for today, for tomorrow is promised to no one.

2011-10-17T23:55:00.001+08:00

It’s just like clapping with a hand, soundless. No one is worth your tears because those who love you will never make you cry. 想念真的是会呼吸的通。如果爱得那么辛苦，为何还要爱？我真的需要离开这里。我脑袋已经不清醒了。I don’t even know what am I thinking now. I don’t even know what I want now. I’m LOST!

I lost to myself again!

2011-10-11T21:40:00.001+08:00

And this time, my emotion beats my rationality. Sometimes, I really don’t mind working till late hours because through this way, I can control myself not to think too much. The only way to cure myself is to make myself busy, busy and super busy even to the extend of not having enough sleep. But how long can I continue to live this way?

Claire - Xin Qiang

2011-10-11T11:09:00.002+08:00

Yokoso!

2011-10-10T22:07:00.001+08:00

In order not to make my blog looks so gloomy, I shall upload more photos and not to write so much on my emo stuff. One month ago I went to KL with my family and we visited quite a lot of places. One of the places that I like most is here!

It’s located in Pavillion, level 6. I personally love this place because I felt as though I was in Japan when I stepped into this area. It is occupied with uniquely designed Japanese style shops and restaurants.

There is this little tea shop called Ochado which sells all sorts of tea. Many people are so into Chatime nowadays but I think that this is better than Chatime.

There were many people queuing up too. I seriously need to go Japan for vacation one day! I just love Japan so, so much! I have the feeling like I was from there. I belong to there. I just don’t know why but I have loved Japan since I was still a small kid.

2011-10-10T21:27:00.001+08:00

It’s the same old feeling again. Emptiness.

到底我缺少了什么？

找了好久却不知道在找什么。

走着走着又回到了原点。

没有特别的伤心也没有特别的开心。

就觉得脑袋一片空白。

心很空所以也没什么感觉了。

已经麻木了。

2011-10-07T00:01:00.001+08:00

I thought I can hold myself back once I’ve made my mind clear but it’s tough. I think I’ve fall for you. After 5 years of refraining myself from falling in love, I fail this time.

Are you sure?

2011-10-06T01:29:00.001+08:00

Doubtfulness.

Critical Decision

2011-10-05T00:55:00.001+08:00

Standing in the middle of the road where there are a few paths to choose. I feel indecisive. This choice is critical. It can determine and change my whole life. I don’t want to make the wrong choice and ended up ruining my own life. The destination point of these paths are unclear to me. That’s why it’s hard to decide. If I don’t set my mind clear now, I’d be going somewhere where I don’t wish to go and there’s no turning back. Who can guide me?

Confidence

2011-09-26T22:48:00.001+08:00

When I was young, I have a low self-esteem over my own look. I seriously thought I was ugly. But as I grow up, I slowly build my confidence through achieving the goals that I’ve set for myself. I started to change the way I dress. I started to like myself more and appreciate what I have and how I look. Sometimes I do care on how others think of me and some of the confidence was build upon compliments by others. Confidence is the most important element that can either build or destroy someone. Now, I personally feel that someone can be so charming just by being confident with themselves. Ever since I came back to my home town and enjoy my life here, I really feel that I look good. I guess atmosphere is also important in influencing people’s mood. One of the things that has made me so much happier is that my close friend told me, “我发现到妳变美了。。。”I was really very happy to hear this not because of the sentence itself, but the sincerity that comes with it. My face is still the same, I didn’t do any cosmetic surgery and the question is why he thinks that I have become prettier? The answer to this is confidence. Thanks to him, he actually boosted up my confidence even more. Lol…

What you see ain’t what you know…

2011-09-24T00:39:00.001+08:00

Have you ever come across this kind of feeling? Where you’re smiling outside but crying inside. I know for sure many of you may have experienced this and so do I. I may seem happy, playful and even crazy sometimes when hanging out with friends and at that moment I am really happy. But when the moment has passed, sadness may come. When I’m happy, I share a lot with my friends but when I’m sad, I don’t really feel like sharing because I don’t know what to share. I just don’t like to bring sadness to others. And letting others know my sadness won’t help anything. I’ve been this way for quite a moment. Sometimes it’s just hard to describe how I feel. Some “thing” is holding me back in my heart and I’m hoping it will release me soon.

简单爱

2011-09-23T00:19:00.001+08:00

见到你真的很开心。虽然我知道我们没有什么可能可以在一起，可是偶尔见面，喝茶，聊聊天，这样也足够了。原来幸福可以是那么简单的。=)

Beautiful Malaysian Cars!

2011-09-17T01:43:00.001+08:00

Or perhaps should I rephrase my title to be “Beautiful Cars in Malaysia”? Haha. Anyway, I’m not here to brag about products of Malaysia such as Proton or Perodua because I don’t think these two brands can even stand a chance to compete with foreign car makers.

Well, for the past few months I’ve been surveying on certain cars of different models and brands as I have the intention to purchase it. However, with finance constrain, only those cars with prices ranging from RM30,000 to RM60,000 would appear in my list of samples. (Gosh! I think I talk more and more like and auditor now!) I guess this industrial training does give me some impacts on my mind with the words I use. Lol…

I personally prefer a smaller size of car for a start because it is economically cheaper with less fuel consumption. I have quite a strange preference as I like to use manual gear compared to automatic. I think most users would prefer auto gear for convenience while driving but I feel that it’s too bored driving an auto car. At least I can move my hands and legs more often when I drive a manual gear.

A few models popped up in my mind when I started the searching process – Perodua MyVi, Hyundai Getz, Suzuki Swift and Kia Picanto. I didn’t know where to search for best purchase deals so I just checked out the official websites of each brand to find out the specifications and prices.

At the same time, my friend wanted to find a Kelisa. I was really clueless on where to find a seller for her. But just recently, I found this website which I think is quite useful for car transaction. You can find many types of cars for sale in it, be it new or used car. Although the website is very simple with minimal options and functions, it’s easy to surf.

Someone who likes to “lepak” like me, seriously need a car. Without it, it’d be like handicapped. Shout freedom for my next semester!! ^^

Crazy Week!

2011-09-11T00:00:00.001+08:00

Hardly had enough sleep for the past 5 days. Not because of work but my schedule was full of outings with friends. Most of them going back to their universities and I just want to spent more time together with them before they leave. I’m already missing them now… >_<

I’m so used to busy life of having fun with friends that I can’t really spend any minute doing nothing or just staying at home. It makes me feel unproductive and a waste of time though I can still do many beneficial things to fill up my time at home.

With this kind of attitude, I’m very sure that office work will not suit me. I rather spend time working on jobs that I like even to the extend that I might not have enough rest. At least, I feel it’s worthy. My seniors always asked me will I join auditing line after I graduate and my answer will always be NO! I’m very sure of myself, my attitude and what I like and dislike. As for now, I still have 1 year to go to search for my desired job and I will always remember the goal that I’ve set for myself!

Gambate, Seok Ling!

Life

2011-09-10T23:08:00.001+08:00

is something to be enjoyed and lived rather than a well of suffering to be endured on the way to better things.

Life is not be hurried through as a means to an end with our eyes on heaven rather than the flowers by the wayside.

Life is to be ENJOYEDE on its own terms.

Edward de Bono

Fool

2011-09-05T01:00:00.001+08:00

And again, I feel like I’m the stupidest person in this world! I’ve banged the wall once. I knew it. But still I banged the same wall again! Foolish me! How many times do you want to hurt yourself?? Are you blind? I know I’m not blind. I’m just plain stupid!

This is so right!

2011-09-03T21:22:00.001+08:00

New View

2011-09-03T12:49:00.001+08:00

My company has shifted to a new office at 15th floor. This is how it looks like from within. 3 more months to go and I shall enjoy all the bits and pieces that I have with this company. =)

I love it so much!

2011-09-03T12:32:00.001+08:00

This is so my style!

Battle

2011-08-29T00:39:00.001+08:00

For the past few days I was mentally tired and just felt like shutting down myself from the world temporarily. Thanks to someone, I’ve regained my energy back. I went to watch BBoy Battle and somehow I got motivated by them, the break dancers. I admire those people who have passion in their lives in doing the things they like and they go all out for it! Whereas for me, I like doing many things but not deeply passionate for all the things that I’m doing. In the end, I achieve nothing. I feel that it’s better to focus in mastering one skill rather than knowing many skills but a master of none. As for now, I’m still hunting along the journey to find the thing that will ignite my passion the most.

P/S: Thanks to YK and congratz to him and his partner for getting 1st runner-up in the battle! ^^

This month...

2011-08-26T14:49:00.002+08:00

is definitely not a good month. Received 2 bad news for 2 weeks consecutively. 2 of my friends' fathers passed away. I'm numb.

The Wonders of Cucumbers!

2011-08-25T22:28:00.001+08:00

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon? Put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminium to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explorers for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the tochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but it won't leave streaks and won't harm your fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

空虚

2011-08-24T21:43:00.001+08:00

怎么了？不应该有这样的感受。为何它又来了？我到底缺少了什么？钱？时间？爱？朋友？我真的不知道。已经习惯忙碌的生活。突然一静下来了，就觉得不自在。爱跑的我，也突然觉得不想往外跑了。连身边的几个好友都不是很想见。除了家人，真的没什么人会关心我了。连好朋友都没有。朋友可以再找。可是家人只有那么一个。是没有别人可以取代的。

Auditor

2011-08-24T21:16:00.001+08:00

Not my cup of tea.

The Storm

2011-08-23T22:21:00.001+08:00

One day a young lady was driving along with her father. They came upon a storm, and the young lady asked her father, “What should I do?” He said, “Keep driving.” Cars began to pull over to the side, the storm was getting worse. “What should I do?” The young lady asked. “Keep driving,” her father replied.

On up a few feet, she noticed that eighteen wheelers were also pulling over. She told her dad, “I must pull over, I can barely see ahead. It is terrible, and everyone is pulling over!” Her father told her, “Don't give up, just keep driving!” Now the storm was terrible, but she never stopped driving, and soon she could see a little more clearly. After a couple of miles she was again on dry land, and the sun came out.

Her father said, “Now you can pull over and get out.” She asked, “But why now?” He said, “When you get out, look back at all the people that gave up and are still in the storm, because you never gave up, your storm is now over. This is a testimony for anyone who is going through hard times.”

Just because everyone else, even the strongest, gives up. You don't have to. If you keep going, soon your storm will be over and the sun will shine upon your face again.

^^

2011-08-22T22:47:00.001+08:00

Getting to know new friends is a BLISS =)

Going Banana!

2011-08-18T23:40:00.002+08:00

A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!! This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school (England) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito Bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight: Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature Control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking & Tobacco: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

You Are So Blessed!

2011-08-18T23:15:00.001+08:00

A beautiful message just for you.

Miracle & Faith

2011-08-17T22:36:00.001+08:00

A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door.

She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it! “And what do you want?” the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. “I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages,” he said without waiting for a reply to his question.

“Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,” Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. “He's really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.” “I beg your pardon?” said the pharmacist. “His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?” “We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you,” the pharmacist said, softening a little. “Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs.”

The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?” “I don't know,” Tess replied with her eyes welling up. “I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money.” “How much do you have?” asked the man from Chicago. “One dollar and eleven cents,” Tess answered barely audible. “And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.” “Well, what a coincidence,” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents, the exact price of a miracle for little brothers.” He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need.”

That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed free of charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well. Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place. “That surgery…” her Mom whispered, “…was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost?” Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost. One dollar and eleven cents plus the faith of a little child.

In our lives, we never know how many miracles we will need. A miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of a higher law with full faith.

21 Facts of Life

2011-08-16T23:37:00.001+08:00

Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

When you say, “I love you,” mean it.

When you say, “I'm sorry,” look at the person in the eye.

Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

Believe in love at first sight.

Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

Don't judge people by their relatives.

Talk slowly but think quickly.

When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, “Why do you want to know?”

Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

Say “bless you” when you hear someone sneeze.

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice

Spend some time alone.

Too busy for a friend?

2011-08-13T15:08:00.001+08:00

One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down. It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.

That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual. On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. 'Really?' she heard whispered. 'I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!' and, 'I didn't know others liked me so much,' were most of the comments. No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Vietnam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature. The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin.

As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. 'Were you Mark's Math teacher?' he asked. She nodded, 'Yes.' Then he said, 'Mark talked about you a lot.' After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher.

'We want to show you something,' his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket. 'They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it.' Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him. 'Thank you so much for doing that,' Mark's mother said. 'As you can see, Mark treasured it.'

All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, 'I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home.' Chuck's wife said, 'Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.’ ‘I have mine too,' Marilyn said. 'It's in my diary.' Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. 'I carry this with me at all times,' Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued, 'I think we all saved our lists.' That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day. And we don't know when that one day will be. So please, tell the people you love and care for, that they are special and important. Tell them, before it is too late.

Remember, you reap what you sow. What you put into the lives of others comes back into your own.

The Window

2011-08-10T23:12:00.001+08:00

A young couple moved into a new neighbourhood. The next morning while they were eating breakfast, the young woman saw her neighbour hanging the wash outside. “That laundry is not very clean,” she said. “She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap.”

Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time when her neighbour would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments. About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband, “Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this.” The husband said, “I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.”

AND SO IT IS WITH LIFE.

What we see when watching others depends on “The Window Through Which We Look.”

I don’t need a partner…

2011-08-09T01:02:00.001+08:00

What I need is someone who can give me a pat on my head and tell me, “Don’t worry my dear, everything will be alright.”

For the first time…

2011-08-06T11:30:00.001+08:00

I don’t feel excited at all…

When I looked into the mirror, I don’t recognize this person at all…

I don’t feel like doing anything except being unconscious…

Honesty Is The Best Policy!

2011-08-03T23:52:00.001+08:00

A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.

He said, “It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you.” The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. “I am going to give each one of you a SEED today - one very special SEED. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO."

One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story. She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow.

Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure. Six months went by - still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however, he just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.

A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection. Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick to his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right. He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful - in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!

When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives. Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be appointed the next CEO!" All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the Financial Director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"

When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his seed - Jim told him the story. The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next Chief Executive Officer!
His name is Jim!" Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed. "How could he be the new CEO?" the others said.

Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it,and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow. All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive Officer!"

* If you plant honesty, you will reap trust
* If you plant goodness, you will reap friends
* If you plant humility, you will reap greatness
* If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment
* If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective
* If you plant hard work, you will reap success
* If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation

The Book Of Your Life

2011-08-02T21:18:00.001+08:00

Japanese Boy Teaches Lesson In Sacrifice

2011-08-01T21:42:00.001+08:00

This letter, written by Vietnamese immigrant Ha Minh Thanh working in Fukushima as a policeman to a friend in Vietnam, was posted on New America Media on March 19. It is a testimonial to the strength of the Japanese spirit, and an interesting slice of life of Japan's crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. It was translated by NAM editor Andrew Lam, author of “East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres” Shanghai Daily condensed it.

Brother,

How are you and your family? These last few days, everything was in chaos. When I close my eyes, I see dead bodies. When I open my eyes, I also see dead bodies. Each one of us must work 20 hours a day, yet I wish there were 48 hours in the day, so that we could continue helping and rescuing folks.

We are without water and electricity, and food rations are near zero. We barely manage to move refugees before there are new orders to move them elsewhere. I am currently in Fukushima , about 25 kilometers away from the nuclear power plant. I have so much to tell you that if I could write it all down, it would surely turn into a novel about human relationships and behaviors during times of crisis.

People here remain calm - their sense of dignity and proper behavior are very good - so things aren't as bad as they could be. But given another week, I can't guarantee that things won't get to a point where we can no longer provide proper protection and order.

They are humans after all, and when hunger and thirst override dignity, well, they will do whatever they have to do. The government is trying to provide supplies by air, bringing in food and medicine, but it's like dropping a little salt into the ocean.

Brother, there was a really moving incident. It involves a little Japanese boy who taught an adult like me a lesson on how to behave like a human being. Last night, I was sent to a little grammar school to help a charity organization distribute food to the refugees. It was a long line that snaked this way and that and I saw a little boy around 9 years old.

He was wearing a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. It was getting very cold and the boy was at the very end of the line. I was worried that by the time his turn came there wouldn't be any food left. So I spoke to him. He said he was at school when the earthquake happened. His father worked nearby and was driving to the school. The boy was on the third floor balcony when he saw the tsunami sweep his father's car away.

I asked him about his mother. He said his house is right by the beach and that his mother and little sister probably didn't make it. He turned his head and wiped his tears when I asked about his relatives. The boy was shivering so I took off my police jacket and put it on him. That's when my bag of food ration fell out. I picked it up and gave it to him. “When it comes to your turn, they might run out of food. So here's my portion. I already ate. Why don't you eat it?” The boy took my food and bowed. I thought he would eat it right away, but he didn't. He took the bag of food, went up to where the line ended and put it where all the food was waiting to be distributed.

I was shocked. I asked him why he didn't eat it and instead added it to the food pile. He answered, “Because I see a lot more people hungrier than I am. If I put it there, then they will distribute the food equally.” When I heard that I turned away so that people wouldn't see me cry. A society that can produce a 9-year-old who understands the concept of sacrifice for the greater good must be a great society, a great people.

Well, a few lines to send you and your family my warm wishes. The hours of my shift have begun again.

Ha Minh Thanh

Source: Shanghai Daily

The longer you live, the more you realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company or a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our ATTITUDE. A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.

Forget the past and move on!

2011-08-01T21:26:00.001+08:00

A wise man once sat in the audience & cracked a joke. All laughed like crazy. After a moment he cracked the same joke again and a little less people laughed this time. He cracked the same joke again & again. When there was no laughter in the crowd, he smiled and said, “When you can't laugh on the same joke again & again, then why do you keep crying over the same thing over and over again?”

张惠妹

2011-08-01T01:33:00.002+08:00

Recently, I like listening to these 2 songs especially the 2nd song. When I knew the story behind the existence of this song, it really touches my heart.

自卑

2011-07-25T01:34:00.001+08:00

I am. You may see me as someone who is full of confidence with high self-esteem but it is only part of me to protect myself and hide my fragile heart which can be easily broken. I care about my appearance a lot. I admit it. It took me years to build up my confidence and everytime I look into the mirror, I need to tell myself, “You look good.” But the fact is, I know I don’t. I don’t even think I belong to the average look category. I might fall below that. Everytime when I tell myself that I look good, that’s a lie. I know most of you would say outer look is not important and the most important thing is inner beauty. Bullshit! You can only feel the inner beauty when you get to know someone well enough. But for 1st impression, looks does matter. When people see you for the 1st time, marks is already given upon the face. This is reality. Sometimes I really feel I’m ugly. This factor pulls me down a lot and I’m only using other factors to pull me up.

When only can I stop lying to myself and have the courage to face the truth?

2011-07-23T23:43:00.001+08:00

已经很久没有这种感觉了。。。回想起来应该有大概五年了吧。。。我从来没有特别的想见任何一个人除了孙燕姿。。。但是这次，我真的很想见他。。。

Just some sayings...

2011-07-20T21:16:00.000+08:00

Win With Character

Learn the difference between winning and being a champion. To win, you merely have to cross the finish line first. To be a champion, you have to inspire admiration for your character, as well as for your physical talent. You have to compete in spirit of fair play, respecting your opponents and the rules.

Jacques Rogge, President IOC

Chart Your Course

The sea is only beautiful if there’s a shore. Life is like the sea. There’ll be a direction to follow even if you sail more than one day or one life… the promise of a new land is your guide, because you know that the sea is a huge world that’s beautiful only if there’s a shore.

Patricky Field

Live Life Rightly

Seek education rather than grades. Seek your best rather than someone else’s. Seek friendship rather than acceptance. Seek worth rather than rank. Seek to build rather than to tear down. Seek laughter and love in spite of pain and you will have learned to live.

Jaqui Sheehan

Love Enriches Life

Love cannot remain by itself – it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that action is service. Whatever form we are, able or disabled, rich or poor, it is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing; a lifelong sharing of love with others.

Mother Teresa

Attack Your Fears

Living fearlessly is not the same thing as never being afraid. It’s good to be afraid occasionally. What’s not good is living in fear, allowing fear to define who you are. Living fearlessly means standing up to fear, taking its measure, refusing to let it shape and define your life.

Michael G Ignatieff

Challenges Strengthen Life

Everybody has barriers and obstacles. If you look at them as containing fences that don’t allow you to advance, then you’re going to be a failure. If you look at them as hurdles that strengthen you each time you go over one, then you’re going to be a success.

Benjamin Carson

Accomplish With Humility

I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.

Helen Keller

Lead By Example

Leadership rests not only upon ability, not only upon capacity; having the capacity to lead is not enough. The leader must be willing to use it. His leadership is then based on truth and character. There must be truth in the purpose and will power in the character.

Vince Lombardi

Knowing Is Power

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.

Sun Tzu

Focus on Positives

Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes solutions; knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome; sees the negatives, but accentuates the positives; is exposed to the worst but expects the best; has reason to complain, but chooses to smile.

William Arthur Ward

Adversity Breeds Creativity

What’s happiness without sadness? What’s light without darkness? You never can tell a positive thing without going through a negative thing. If you’ve been to the deepest valley in your life, then you will be very appreciative when you reached the highest peak in your life.

Evelyn Ha

Decisions Determine Destiny

We do not choose to be born. We do not choose our parents. We do not choose the country of our birth. We do not, most of us, choose to die; nor do we choose the time and conditions for our death. But within all this realm of choicelessness, we do choose how we shall live.

Joseph Epstein

Conflicting

2011-07-18T02:00:00.001+08:00

I always told myself not to be too serious in anything especially when it comes to love. I’m not saying that we should not be committed to a relationship, but we should have a limit of seriousness to it. Sometimes taking it too seriously would only hurt yourself more. I admit I’m a playful person but I’m very loyal. But as I grow older and meet more different kinds of people, my mindset started to change. Now, I don’t mind to get involved in a relationship even though I know the ending might not be a happy ending. Sounds silly right? Being a playful girl, I really don’t mind to try anything while I’m still young. I wouldn’t want to regret later on in life for not giving something a try.

But at the same time I realize…

“曾淑铃，妳玩不起”

S.H.I.T.

2011-07-17T03:13:00.001+08:00

我喜欢上一个“不是3岁小孩子”的人。

2011-07-05T23:47:00.001+08:00

我真的希望老天爷可以给我很大，很大的心还有很多，很多的时间来应许我去多一点关心我身边的每一个人。有时候真的觉得有点内疚。关心到有些人，却忽略掉某些人。我已经尽量用我所有的空间去关心每一个人了。只是有时候还是觉得不够好。

偶尔会觉得有点累，有点辛苦应为我没有真正找过任何人去谈我的心事。但我知道同时我身边的每一个人都有他们自己必须解决的问题。所以我也不想再加重他们的负担来听我的心事。

者因该算是我成长的一部分。我必须走的路。我应该要面对的挑战。我要求不多，只要有一个能真正了解我的人，那就足够了。

Is not full yet…

2011-06-23T00:00:00.001+08:00

Everything is going well but it feels like there is still something missing…

What is it?

1st class so what?

2011-06-22T00:46:00.001+08:00

Don’t get me wrong. I’m definitely not anti-1st class people as I always aim to get 1st class honour for my degree too. But then, 1st class doesn’t mean everything. No matter how genius you are, if you can’t communicate well and lack of interpersonal skill, then you are doom! By the way, even if you are a 1st class honour, that doesn’t mean you are a genius. It just means that you master the exam technique well.

What’s the point of getting 1st class and yet pissed off all the people around you?
What’s the point of getting 1st class when you don’t even know the basic manners of being polite?
What’s the point of getting 1st class when you don’t know how to manage your subordinates?
What’s the point of getting 1st class when you can’t even manage your work?

Earthquake

2011-06-15T00:09:00.001+08:00

Yesterday morning I went to a medical company for audit. Our work place is on the 9th floor. When I was sitting down doing my work, suddenly I felt the table and the building shook and I thought I was dizzy. But when my colleagues asked “Can you feel the building is shaking?” Then we realized it was earthquake. We were quickly being asked to evacuate the building and go to the ground floor out of the building. So, we and all other employees walked all the way down the stairs in a relaxed mode as if nothing happens. Then, we waited for instructions. The security guard told us that he called the weather research department to ask about the situation and he was being told that it is safe as the earthquake was at 5.6 Richter scale – a safe condition.

I personally think that it is still safe for now but in the near future, who knows. Geographical condition might change. The landscape might change. Well, it was an unforgettable experience for me.

My Experience in PwC Melaka

2011-06-14T23:52:00.001+08:00

I have just joined PwC Melaka for 2 weeks and I’m glad that I have made the right choice to enter this company for my industrial training. Prior to this, my seniors in UM gave some comments regarding this company which made me quite worried. They said that this company is very formal, can’t learn much and bla, bla, bla…

But it is totally different from what they said. I guess they only viewed that from the perspective of PwC in KL. In Melaka, this company is like a big family. All the staff in it are very friendly. The seniors here are very good. They really teach me a lot and some of them are humorous where I can actually joke with them all the time! ^^

I would describe auditing job as something which is not fun but the working environment is as important as my passion in the job. Until now, I still like to wake up early and go to work everyday not only because I can get to learn new things everyday but also because of the people in the company and the working environment. Maybe because the company has only 30+ staff, we feel quite close together even for me who has just joined this company. I have a warm feeling when I mingle around with them. There is few or I would say no political issues in it. It’s nice to have this kind of working environment and awesome people!

Even since the 1st day I joined, I’ve been following different seniors to different companies. Since I’m the only trainee in the company for now, I’m like a child who is being showered with guidance from almost all seniors. If you know me, you would know I’m not the type of person who can sit down in the office for the whole day to work but at least in audit line, I work in different office every week. Haha…

Most of the seniors here are quite young but some have worked for years. The turnover rate is low and I’ve asked a few of them why they would stay so long. And most of them replied is because of the working environment that the members of the company created. =)

2011-06-05T02:32:00.001+08:00

The Best of Malacca

2011-05-22T01:32:00.001+08:00

This is a brief list of nice places to visit and tasty food to try. The highlighted items are highly recommended. This is solely based on my own opinion and judgment plus some thorough research and review. If you know somewhere better or any nicer food, just feel free to leave comments. ^^

The Ugly Truth About Resorts World Genting

2011-05-21T02:38:00.001+08:00

Not only the bad services I received from the front line employees of Genting Highlands, their internal operation is just as bad as politicians’ scandals.

I visited Genting a few days ago. I was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED with the manners of certain employees. They were VERY RUDE! Spoilt all my mood.

I have a friend who has been working in the casino for 3 years. I met up with her only to realize that Genting doesn’t treat its employees well! This explains why the turnover rate is high.

My friend will be leaving this dark place soon. There is no future for most of the lowest level, front line employees. Promotion is given to those pretty women or those who can “wipe the shoes” for top management people. Otherwise, you lose out. Such a big company and this is how it runs. Injustice prevails.

I know it’s common for most big companies to have certain political issues but to the extent of such way of promotion, it’s just so ridiculous and unacceptable. Not to say the lousy services I encountered during my stay. If not because of the weather, I wouldn’t choose to go to Genting Highlands.

Housemates Gathering - PITSTOP

2011-05-11T23:27:00.001+08:00

During study week, I had the ~~first~~ last gathering with my housemates as we are going on our separate ways after the exam. So we decided to take a break at PitStop. The only special thing here is the variety of games for us to play. Other than that, nothing else special. The food is normal. Not very nice but not that bad either.

A808 is the house where we have stayed for almost a year. Although sometimes I was struggling while staying there, it’s undeniable that I had fun time with them too! Take care pals! =)

Snapshots

2011-05-11T23:10:00.001+08:00

Carrie Underwood - Temporary Home

2011-05-11T20:37:00.002+08:00

Little boy, 6 years old
A little too used to being alone
Another new mom and dad, another school,
Another house that'll never be home
When people ask him how he likes this place
He looks up and says, with a smile upon his face

This is my temporary home
It's not where I belong
Windows and rooms that I'm passing through
This is just a stop, on the way to where I'm going
I'm not afraid because I know this is my
Temporary Home

Young mom on her own
She needs a little help, got nowhere to go
She's looking for a job, looking for a way out
Because a half-way house will never be a home
At night she whispers to her baby girl
Someday we'll find our place here in this world

This is our temporary home
It's not where we belong
Windows and rooms that we're passing through
This is just a stop, on the way to where we're going
I'm not afraid because I know this is our
Temporary Home

Old man, hospital bed
The room is filled with people he loves
And he whispers don't cry for me
I'll see you all someday
He looks up and says

I can see God's face

This is my temporary home
It's not where I belong
Windows and rooms that I'm passing through
This was just a stop on the way to where I'm going
I'm not afraid because I know

This was my temporary home

This is our temporary home

Chris Medina - What Are Words

2011-05-07T15:59:00.002+08:00

Anywhere you are, I am near
Anywhere you go, I'll be there
Anytime you whisper my name, you'll see
How every single promise I keep
Cuz what kind of guy would I be
If I was to leave when you need me most

What are words
If you really don't mean them
When you say them
What are words
If they're only for good times
Then they don't
When it's love
Yeah, you say them out loud
Those words, They never go away
They live on, even when we're gone

And I know an angel was sent just for me
And I know I'm meant to be where I am
And I'm gonna be
Standing right beside her tonight

And I'm gonna be by your side
I would never leave when she needs me most

What are words
If you really don't mean them
When you say them
What are words
If they're only for good times
Then they don't
When it's love
Yeah, you say them out loud
Those words, They never go away
They live on, even when we're gone

Anywhere you are, I am near
Anywhere you go, I'll be there
And I'm gonna be here forever more
Every single promise I keep
Cuz what kind of guy would I be
If I was to leave when you need me most

I'm forever keeping my angel close

Business Ethics

2011-05-03T23:40:00.001+08:00

9 more hours to my 4th paper and here I am writing this post to recap what I’ve learnt so that I can put to good use later in exam.

Relativism: No ethical standards that are absolutely true that apply to all situations.

Absolutism: There is one set of unchanging moral rights that will hold true in all situations.

Descriptive Relativism: Accepts that different cultures have different standards.

Normative Relativism: Accepts that people have different opinion to justify their act.

Egoism: An action is morally right if it promotes self interest.

Utilitarianism: People should act in ways that produce the most happiness to the greatest number of people affected by our actions.

Principle of Duty: An obligation that an individual needs to fulfil as a result of his/her role in the society.

Principle of Right: Human beings have rights that ought to be respected.

Universalism: An action is ethical if people are willing to accept it as a universal conduct.

Principle of Ends: An act that treats human beings as end and never as mean.

Principle of Autonomy: Human beings have the freedom to make decision without being influenced by others.

Principle of Equal Liberty: Everyone has an equal right to be treated equally.

Principle of Fair Equality of Opportunity: Everyone has equal chance to improve his/her position in the society.

Principle of Difference: People should seek to serve the least advantage people to the greatest benefit.

………………………………………………………………………

There are so much more theories!!! At this point of time, I’m lazy to continue anymore. Does studying all these ethical theories really cultivate ethical behaviour?

NONSENSE!

Conclusion?

Examination is to satisfy the requirement of the society to prove that students meet the standards before being released to the working life.

2011-05-01T19:13:00.001+08:00

绕了那么大的圈，可能我需要的只是一个安慰。还是你最了解我。谢谢！

都是我的错吗?

2011-05-01T13:20:00.001+08:00

我知道我长得很丑。这是我的错吗？

我知道我的脸看起来很凶。这是我的错吗？

我知道我的样子都很cool。这是我的错吗？

我知道有时候我很静。这是我的错吗？

我知道我很爱干净。这是我的错吗？

我知道我很爱整齐。这是我的错吗？

难道这一切都是我的错吗？

我唯一不知道的就是到底我在你们的心理是怎么样的一位朋友。

Crazy

2011-05-01T02:10:00.001+08:00

Sensei

2011-04-30T13:34:00.001+08:00

Looks like I’ve abandoned this blog for quite some time. Well, I just didn’t have much inspiration on what to write. When I read one of my friends’ post, I started asking myself, “Am I the kind of person who can’t do anything at all during exam besides studying?” I wouldn’t want to be that kind of person.

Anyway, I’m not going to write anything about motivation, exams, studies, bla…bla…bla… Today, I just want to focus on a very special person which I never thought that I would post it up but somehow I feel that I need to write it down because I want this memory to remain in my mind forever.

If you somehow know a little bit of Japanese language, I think you can guess who is this special person that I’m referring to. He’s none other than my beloved lecturer.

If you know me and him as well, I’m sure you’d know why he is special to me. There is no other lecturer like him who has impressed and inspired me so much before! I like him! In fact, I think I love him! =p

I’m fascinated by the way he carries himself, his politeness, his well-mannered attitude and his SMILE! I’m mesmerized by his knowledge, skills and talents! I’ve never admired anyone so much like him before.

Sometimes I really wonder, have I really fallen in love with him?

I think most of you would be stunned just like the girl above. Haha… Don’t get me wrong. I’m not that kind of person who is specifically fond of elderly man. But he is really special. He’s not just an elderly man. He is the MAN! As in the best person who can be a role model to anyone.

I don’t really care about the age so much when it comes to love. And so far, no man like him has ever captured my attention so much before.

2011-04-13T21:17:00.001+08:00

Stefanie Sun’s MV

2011-04-12T22:11:00.001+08:00

So far, 4 MVs have been produced and I’m anticipating the remaining 6. ^^

Gifts From Taiwan

2011-04-12T21:52:00.001+08:00

My cousin just came back from Taiwan 2 weeks ago and she bought some souvenirs for me. Though they are not anything special, but they are the things that I like. =)

The above is a wrist band made from animal skin. It’s quite costly according to her. I’m not really fond of anything which is made of animal skin but it’s her 心意. So I happily accepted it. It’s carved with my name on it. Special made I guess.

Law of attraction really works well for me! I was just thinking to buy a sunglasses and there it is. It’s in dark green, my favourite colour. I think almost everyone who is close to me knew that I’m in love with green. Haha…

Home

2011-04-09T02:25:00.001+08:00

很多朋友都觉得我很喜欢回家。

但你们知道我为什么喜欢回家吗？

不只是应为我的家人在那里等我，也是应为我在这里找不到温暖。

当一个人被朋友遗弃的时候，家就是他的依靠。

可能你们觉得我是在emo, 但我是一个很理智的人。我很清楚怎个情况。我也很了解自己。我也知道我并不是一个最完美的朋友。所以当一个人会被朋友遗弃的时候，并不是那些朋友的错。是那个人本身有问题。是时候他应该检讨自己了。

这个人就是我自己。你们可以告诉我那里做错了吗？

Excuse

2011-04-08T23:22:00.001+08:00

Whatever you do, whatever you decide, whatever that is done, excuse is not needed. Whatever reason you give, it’s not important anymore. After all, it’s still an EXCUSE!

I’m nothing to you. In fact, I’m nobody to anyone. Why would anyone cares?

I always put priority on my friends but it seems that this priority is somehow wrong. You care for them but who cares for you?

NO ONE!

I realized that I’m not important to anyone except my family members. This is a fact.

I’m just so stupid to let my friends occupied most of the area in my heart when I don’t even have a tiny space in their hearts. In another word, maybe I don’t even exist in their hearts.

So the question now is should I continue to let them occupy my heart? Or should I just don’t care anyone and anything at all and be a selfish person who live alone without friends forever?

How I wish I could live without friends but I know I can’t. I can’t even stand being alone for one day. How can I just abandon them from my heart?

微笑的脸，流泪的心

I realized…

2011-04-04T23:19:00.001+08:00

that life isn’t that easy.

It can’t be represented by simple mathematics formula.

It can’t be measured by numerical terms.

It can’t be divided into just black and white.

It can’t be derived from any source.

It can’t be described only by words.

It’s the most special thing on Earth, that’s why it’s valuable.

Movie Review

2011-03-28T20:55:00.001+08:00

This month is definitely a movie month for me. Six shows in a row. I can’t believe it! Haha…

The first movie that I watched was The Adjustment Bureau. I wouldn’t say this movie is very nice but it is special. The message that the director wanted to convey through this movie is very meaningful. Don’t give up easily. Don’t feel that it’s destined. Fight for the things that you think are worthy of. In short, live up your dreams!

The second show was Big Mommas. This is a hilarious movie. If you’ve watched the previous edition before, you should know it. But this time with the appearance of his son. You can laugh all the way through the show. But the ending wasn’t that good. It didn’t live up to my expectation. Anyway, the humorous part of the movie was enough to entertain me.

Next show, I Am Number Four. No doubt, the main actor is good looking. Haha… The story line was kinda special but the bad people look very scary. The ending seems like there would be another continuous show on it. This movie is very action-packed plus a bit of romance.

Unknown wasn’t in my to-watch-list because it didn’t attract me. However, my friend recommended it and so we went to watch. No regrets. This movie is nice and it would kept you wondering what’s the real situation behind all the incidents. Then, you’d be eager to continue watching it because you want to know the truth.

This is highly recommended! World Invasion. You cannot rest throughout the whole show. It’s always filled with surprises and you wouldn’t know what will happen next. You’d feel like you are part of them battling in the war.

I watched this show yesterday with my family. We brought the kids along because we wanna let them know the importance of parents. But I doubt they understand the movie (>_<). Anyway, this cartoon is nice. Disney production has never failed me.

I’m lovin’ it!

2011-03-25T20:56:00.001+08:00

By the way, I’ve learnt how to make sushi! It was fun! ^^

Happy Birthday To Me

2011-03-25T20:48:00.001+08:00

I know my birthday has passed long ago. The reason of writing this post is not to show out anything special about my birthday.

I feel that as I’m getting older, celebration is getting lesser. This year only my family and my best friend, Tse Hwei made the effort in celebrating for me. I’m very grateful because no matter how busy they are, they actually find time for me even just a simple dinner and movie. ^^

It’s time for self-reflection.

Just Do It!

2011-03-16T23:08:00.001+08:00

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not advertising for Nike. Don’t you think this phrase is powerful? In a sense that if you dare to follow.

I came across this song and a phrase quoted by my friend in FB.

“Dream what you want to dream;
go where you want to go;
be what you want to be;
because you have only one life
and one chance to do all the things
you want to do.”
Quoted from Dr. Choong Kwai Fatt

Most people tend to choose the path that is made ready for them. We would go for the safer side, a path which we thought would give us a better future. Most people sacrifice their dreams just to take this path, thinking that their dreams are vague, hard to chase, grey future, not a smooth path, or even unobtainable.

But most people don’t realize their true potential. Because they just don’t believe in themselves. Restricting and limiting yourself is like putting a big rock in front of you that stop you from going further. Then, you turn to an alternative road which you may not really like. Confidence is an important element in supporting your belief towards your ability.

Since I was young, I was being brought up in the way that a typical family would do. Go to school, get good result, obtain scholarship, receive a degree certificate, find a good job, earn money and build a family. It seems almost like a routine for me. And I believe I’m not the only one who is being brought up this way.

It’s not a bad thing to have guidelines in our lives so that we know the direction of the place that we are heading to. But those are just guidelines. Not the perfect answer to your life’s journey.

There are also numerous successful people out there. These are the people who dare to take the risk. Who dare to do something different. Who dare to follow their dreams. Who dare to say, “Just do it!”

I want to be one of them.

3 In 1

2011-03-09T02:47:00.001+08:00

This will be a “rojak” post because there are 3 different stories to be shared which happened to me in a day.

First, catching up with best friend by having even a short conversation with him is satisfying. Have you ever come across a situation where you feel that you have strong feelings for your best friend? Perhaps this experience might not happen on you but on the people around you. If you have, how would you react to this situation? Personally, I think relationship will be at its best when best friends remain as best friends forever. This is the optimum level of relationship. That’s why falling in love with best friends is a forbidden act for me. Is not that I’d purposely force myself not to love him/her, but I would avoid any situation that would induce this to happen. I feel that it’s easier to share openly with best friends and it’s happier spending time with them.

I started to learn swimming yesterday. It was really difficult. The fear of drowning and putting my head into the water is an obstacle. However, I managed to float. I think I need to overcome my fear first before I can really learn to swim. Anyway, it was a good experience and I was happy getting to soak myself in the swimming pool. Thanks to my patient friends who were willing to teach me. ^^

Last, I just came back from dance rehearsal. The performance is tomorrow night. Everytime when I get to perform, I’d be very excited. Even how hard the training was, I’m really happy. I’m wondering if I took the road not taken, what my life would be now? Or if I’m going to take the road not taken, what will my life be? Sometimes I’m really caught up with myself, my desire. I want to perform my very best in everything I do. But this requires time to develop and practice it. Sometimes I have to forgo something because of another thing. One thing that saddens me is that I’ve neglected song composing when I’m getting busy with academics and activities. How I wish I would have another song of my composition to be performed for everyone to listen.

No Limit!

2011-03-05T22:54:00.001+08:00

I always thought I’m just a normal person (I’m still a normal person). I never thought that I actually can do something beyond my expectation. I’m referring to MIX challenge. MIX is a business challenge competition requiring us to solve real-life problem for Sunway Lagoon to sustain it’s customer loyalty.

At first, I have no intention to join because I thought I’m not that good and creative enough and any idea that comes out from my brain would be just a normal idea which everyone can think of.

But now I really appreciate my friend, Samm a lot for ~~forcing~~ encouraging me to join in the first place. So I got together with Katherine (another best friend of mine who was being “forced” by Samm to join), Sok Kim and Mooi Fong to form a team. We didn’t expect that we’d be able to make it to the final and that surprised us a lot when we received the news.

Top 8 teams were chosen among 28 participating teams. Since we made it to the final, we decided that we must do our best to win the cash prize (money is a motivation). Unfortunately, we didn’t win because our idea wasn’t greater than some other teams.

I’m a bit disappointed which I think is normal that every team that didn’t win would feel so. However, I’m very satisfied with it because it made me realize my true potential. The experience is really priceless.

Unconsciously, I always drew a line in everything I do, limiting myself only to that line. I never thought that I could actually exceed that line. I believe everyone has his/her true potential which is not discovered yet by him or herself. It really depends on your mind a lot. You can reach as far as you want if you are persistent enough and strongly believe in it. Again, this reminds me of Law of Attraction which I neglected sometimes.

Challenges is there to make us climb higher!

My Beloved Teacher

2011-03-01T19:04:00.001+08:00

The first person who wished me. Miss you. Take care! ^^

His departure left a big impact on me…

2011-03-01T01:27:00.001+08:00

I just couldn’t hold back my tears. I still appear normal when I go to class but not when I’m at home. All of a sudden I just feel sad. I just want to be with my family.

So Sweet…!!!

2011-02-25T02:05:00.001+08:00

Bao…

2011-02-25T01:31:00.001+08:00

Last time when I went to Singapore, I came across this food stall. It really made me laugh at that time. Look at the name: 包今天 ---> 包青天 (Justice Bao)

Nothing is more important than family…

2011-02-23T16:47:00.001+08:00

As I received the news, I stood dumbfounded. I was numb at that moment. I hardly feel anything. I don’t have any feeling at all. Neither sad nor happy.

Is like I lose all senses. When I get back to myself, my first concern is my aunt. Can she continue living strongly without her husband by her side? What can I do to help her?

My uncle is considered to be the second father of my brother because he has been taking care of my brother since he was a baby. The lost of him has really caused an impact to us, especially his family members. He is a healthy man and no one can ever predict this. Leave in silence.

This year is certainly not a good start for me. Roommate fractured her leg, stormy evening broke my house glass door, friends’ parents passed away and now another person is leaving my life.

There’s a reason why my brother and I love Malacca so much. Is not because of the food. Is not because of the atmosphere. Is not because of the place. Is because our family is there. We never know how many times we can get to see them. But we know if can, we want to be with them everyday.

Dilemma

2011-02-23T00:08:00.001+08:00

Looking at the achievement of others make me feel like a useless person. But at the same time I know it’s not relevant comparing myself with others because everyone is different.

I want…

There are many things that I want to achieve. But how high my desire determines how near I am to my goals.

Right now, I’m feeling scattered around. Pieces of me landed on different areas. There’s no one specific objective for me to achieve. I feel lost.

I demand for too many things. I want to achieve so many things and this has lead to a wide spread aims of mine. Thus, I lost myself. I don’t know how I spend my time. I feel like I’m not producing anything in a single day.

I can’t focus on what I want to strive for because I don’t know which one is my priority. Every dream that I have seems to be very important to me. None is ranked lower than the other.

I know I’ve faced this problem quite a number of times. And yet till now, I still couldn’t resolve it. Any advice?

CariBilik - Now Featuring Over 50k Rooms!!!

2011-02-21T10:30:00.001+08:00

As a student, I’m sure all of you would experience almost similar difficulties as me when studying abroad or far away from home. One of those obstacles which you might experience is finding a place to stay if you are not staying in hostel. I encountered this problem when I was planning to move out from hostel one year ago. However, I was fortunate at that time because my friends were moving out too. I didn’t even need to search for any rooms because they did all the jobs from searching to inspecting the houses and rooms. I just needed to say, “OK!”

I always love to go for vacation with my friends. The two main problems that we always faced when planning a trip are accommodation and transportation. Usually transportation can be easily settled when one or two of us can drive our cars. Accommodation is a big issue when money is a concern. We cannot stay in luxury, expensive hotel. Hence, we are always looking for a budget inn or a homestay to stay. It’s not an easy job to find although there are many websites offering this service. Sometimes due to limited knowledge about the places that we are going, we need to find a place where it’s the centre of attraction. This can make our travel becomes more convenient.

Recently, I found a website which I think is very useful for me. The link to this website is http://www.caribilik.my/

What I like about it:

1) It offers many rooms for rent with detailed information regarding each room.

2) It also offers short term rentals, which I labelled it as homestay. This means that we can actually find houses or rooms to rent for one or two days if we are planning to do any event or going for a trip anywhere and yet we don’t want to stay in a hotel because we want to spend time together like a family in a comfortable house. I have done this before with my friends when we went for vacation. It really feels nicer compared to staying in a hotel or a budget inn.

3) Each elaboration comes with photos of the rooms or houses with the images of the beds in them.

4) You can search for rooms easily according to the place you want as labelled by them.

5) The rooms are categorized into “most bookings” and “cheapest rental” which make your search easier depending on which type you prefer.

6) There is a map shown for each place that you are looking at to enable you to know the location of the rooms or houses.

7) There is also a calendar showing you the availability of the rooms or houses for rent.

8) You can make instant booking through the website.

9) Besides looking for rooms, you can also post your rental if you have any rooms or houses to be let out.

What I dislike about it:

1) It doesn’t offer an advanced search with detailed specifications like some other websites. Thus, we’ll need to spend longer time to browse through the available rooms or houses before we can get to find a suitable one.

2) It only offers rooms or houses to rent but doesn’t include shops, offices, factories or warehouses which I think is useful for people doing business.

3) Only rentals are available. It doesn’t come with choices of those for sale.

4) The website doesn’t look attractive enough and I think the coverage areas are somehow limited to high traffic places.

对不起

2011-02-09T01:05:00.001+08:00

我知道我不够关心妳。是我的错。当妳最需要我的时候，我却没有在妳的身边陪着妳，守护着妳，支持妳。看到你这样子我很心疼。也很心痛。我的心在流泪。我知道过去的事已无法挽回。但我希望妳可以给我一次机会去补救所有的一切。这样，我才能安心。

My Passion Is Back!

2011-01-20T02:18:00.001+08:00

Yup! That’s right! If you’ve followed me, you would know that I was not in a good condition during December because back then I lost my passion in almost everything. Now it has come back to me. =)

I’m happy that I started liking the things I do now even more than before. I appreciate every moment I have whenever I’m involved in it.

My passion is growing for…

DANCING!

SINGING!

PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS!

BLOGGING!

SWIMMING! (Though I still don’t know how to swim but I want to learn so much!)

ALL THE THINGS I’M DOING!

When you like the things you do, that is HAPPINESS!

Special Gift

2011-01-20T01:59:00.001+08:00

When you look at these words, what comes to your mind?

A gift which you long for?

A gift that you never expected?

A gift from someone special?

Yesterday, I received a very special present from my best friend, Hwei. It’s actually a Christmas present. ^^ She bought something which she likes so much that she found joy in looking through its pages! I think by now you can guess what it is.

Bingo! It’s a lovely notebook. I love it! It’s so beautiful that every pages seem to have stories portrayed through its pictures.

I don’t think I could write any words in it because it’s just too beautiful to be filled up with my funny handwriting. Haha…

I gave her something that I like very much too and I knew she would love it! =)

P/S: We had our dinner together at my favourite mamak stall in KL – Nasi Lemak Ayam at Seapark. I miss it so much… Thanks, Hwei!

Best Joke Award Winner

2011-01-19T02:27:00.001+08:00

A Chinese man walked into a bar in America late one night and he saw Steven Spielberg. As he was a great fan of his movies, he rushed over to him, and asked for his autograph.

Instead, Spielberg gave him a slap and said “You, Chinese people bombed our Pearl Harbour, get out of here.” The astonished Chinese man replied “It was not the Chinese who bombed your Pearl Harbour, it was the Japanese.” “Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, you're all the same,” replied Spielberg.

In return, the Chinese gave Spielberg a slap and said, “You sank the Titanic; my forefathers were on that ship.”
Shocked, Spielberg replied “It was the iceberg that sank the ship, not me.” The Chinese replied “Iceberg, Spielberg, Carlsberg, you're all the same!”

Malaysia Vs Singapore

2011-01-17T23:15:00.001+08:00

I was chatting with my brother yesterday and since he’s in Singapore and I’m in Malaysia, out of randomness we talked about some differences that these two countries have. The green coloured font is me while the black one is my brother.