What happens when you find that you have only 2 months more to live before you depart this world?
Been thinking abit while I was shopping for groceries in NB. Right now, I am thinking that if it does happen to me I will just accept that fact and carry on living. Living life the way I am doing right now. I may not have accomplished much and there are so much more to do. So why should I just stop what I am doing now to live the life of someone else? (E.g. Travelling all over the world, eat like I have never eat before.)
I refuse to stop my education and drown myself in self-pity. I will still do what I do everyday, even if it means watching DVD on a cold afternoon. And spend time with my friends and family like what I have always been doing.
Regret having not done much at my deathbed would be non-existance. No tears but joy from my friends and family. B'coz I want them to celebrate my good and hopefully forgive my bad.
Living life to the fullest everyday. Even when it is not full, you know that you are ok.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Feelings
Feelings are funny creatures. They are able to hide away while you are busy minding your own business. However, it just takes an instant look and they will come out to play. On the merry-go-round, on the slide and above the tree.
A genuine hope that they can be less active and once less active, they will die off eventually. Go on! Take a hike! And I wish you well.
A genuine hope that they can be less active and once less active, they will die off eventually. Go on! Take a hike! And I wish you well.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
A day with the Koala
The week has been tight. I am really exhausted while recording this. My advertising assignment took longer than I thought. But I hope that the eventual mark will be able to justify it.
The arrival of Gina & Xiuyan brought about much merry in the house. The drawback would have to be the cost of entertaining as well as physical exhaustion. I suppose it can be seen as a form of training when I have to be the tour guide for my parents. But I have to acknowledge that I did many firsts. Like taking the ferry from Millpoint to the City, Caversham Park even changing topics instantly when I need to in the car. Muahaha.
The company was fabulous as I managed to spend more time with Jonathan after so long. And I don’t expect that will happen again anytime soon.
Can’t wait for tomorrow when I head off to Araluen with Tim and Min. Well, at least it is a trip outta Perth. Some nice flowers might do me good from all the fatigue I am suffering from school work and entertaining.
In the meantime, here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.
The arrival of Gina & Xiuyan brought about much merry in the house. The drawback would have to be the cost of entertaining as well as physical exhaustion. I suppose it can be seen as a form of training when I have to be the tour guide for my parents. But I have to acknowledge that I did many firsts. Like taking the ferry from Millpoint to the City, Caversham Park even changing topics instantly when I need to in the car. Muahaha.
The company was fabulous as I managed to spend more time with Jonathan after so long. And I don’t expect that will happen again anytime soon.
Can’t wait for tomorrow when I head off to Araluen with Tim and Min. Well, at least it is a trip outta Perth. Some nice flowers might do me good from all the fatigue I am suffering from school work and entertaining.
In the meantime, here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Merry Mooncake making
I am exhausted! Did 2 batches of mooncakes on Friday and had an early morning breakfast appointment with the gang. Well, I seriously can't complain cause I enjoyed every bit of the 2 days. A sense on satisfaction from the pretty mooncakes and glad that it was worth the effort coming from the kind response.
Breakfast was Aussie style with strawberries thrown in. Most of them where rotten. How upsetting. Sent Andrew off at the airport and headed home. Now that I am home I really do not know what I should do. I have an assignment to work on and I really need to work on that. However, I am really not motivated to work. Today is the third day for the cycle. Not too good for me. I am lost right now. I must stop here. In the meantime, I hope the pictures will be ample to keep my readers occupied. =)
Breakfast was Aussie style with strawberries thrown in. Most of them where rotten. How upsetting. Sent Andrew off at the airport and headed home. Now that I am home I really do not know what I should do. I have an assignment to work on and I really need to work on that. However, I am really not motivated to work. Today is the third day for the cycle. Not too good for me. I am lost right now. I must stop here. In the meantime, I hope the pictures will be ample to keep my readers occupied. =)
Friday, September 16, 2005
Boys will be boys
During Advertising class yesterday, we were told to devise an advertising campaign for "Safe Sex", in class yesterday.
A strong believer in Safe Sex, I had tones of ideas for great taglines. But I had no idea it takes bitchiness to totally immerse myself into the topic.
The guys in my class were acting like monkeys throughout the whole period. They are like 10 year olds trapped in a body of a 25 year old. Do disgusting! (Hao Wat Tat Ah!)
They came up with ideas that totally threw me off my seat. I particularly remembered one.
“Plastic is fantastic… …”
Do they not know that condoms are made from RUBBER? Aiyoh! Where did that plastic come about?
Then there was Adrian’s tagline!
“Have fun with your gun, but shoot in your cap… …”
I did not like what I came up with. It was corny lah! But the whole class came into applause. Especially the monkeys! Was it clever? I didn’t think so. It had no class but crass. Doh!
A strong believer in Safe Sex, I had tones of ideas for great taglines. But I had no idea it takes bitchiness to totally immerse myself into the topic.
The guys in my class were acting like monkeys throughout the whole period. They are like 10 year olds trapped in a body of a 25 year old. Do disgusting! (Hao Wat Tat Ah!)
They came up with ideas that totally threw me off my seat. I particularly remembered one.
“Plastic is fantastic… …”
Do they not know that condoms are made from RUBBER? Aiyoh! Where did that plastic come about?
Then there was Adrian’s tagline!
“Have fun with your gun, but shoot in your cap… …”
I did not like what I came up with. It was corny lah! But the whole class came into applause. Especially the monkeys! Was it clever? I didn’t think so. It had no class but crass. Doh!
Rise of the moon
Mooncake Festival is on Sunday! I had no idea until being reminded by B. I still want to make my mooncakes! Will be heading to Northbridge laters to get the ingredients. But I made some Korean style mooncakes for Choong. They are much easier to make.
*Koreans would appreciate not Chinese.
*Koreans would appreciate not Chinese.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Options & Decisions
Had a morning chat with my mum, about the idea of learning the art of hairdressing. She knows that I have no intentions to move back to SG and she doesn't want me to as well. She is actually defying my dad's idea of succession to his business or even to be an entrepreneur. She was actually toying with the idea of moving to Australia and help me get the PR that I need to seek work here.
Well, she was after all once a hairdresser that won competitions in the national arena in SG and had a cliental base that expands to celebrities from SBC in the 70's and 80's. It was just recently that she became a certified hairdresser in SG, with an ITE cert. I suppose she is at a stage in life that self-fulfillment is necessary. And being a housewife to her was not self-fulfilling. In any case I am very proud of mum.
She knows that her hairdressing certificate will be the passport to getting work in Australia. But I also know that she is not the least keen being associated with Australia now. The Australian lifestyle will bore her to death. Mummy still prefers to be seen in Lei Garden and having the company of her best friends. Haha.
I threw the idea of ME attaining the certificate. I thought that she might be against the idea of me doing that as she already suspects my tendencies. Wanting to learn hairdressing is seriously not the best way to hide who I really am. Oh well, but she was so supportive that she asks for my date of return. And she will be signing me up for the next available test. She has so much confidence in my skills that she thinks it will be easy for me. I have not even passed my Class 3 driving lessons lor! And she thinks I can sit for the test in early December, a total of 8 stages. If I can prove myself worthy to be a hairdresser, I should be able to be certified at the end of 3 months! Hmmm…..
However, my dad was really not for the idea. Sigh……he tried ti dissuade me again after speaking to my mum. He thinks that I would be at a disadvantage if I were to start a career in Australia. He thinks that they are lazy people. Explaining that it is not true, I was not even convinced myself. I reasoned that they are just family oriented. LOLx.
Seeing the way my dad handles his business scares me….he doesn’t seem to have much time to do the things he like. Not even able to travel in leisure much. The business is important to him and he ensures that he is always there to solve problems. I want to be an entrepreneur but at the same time yearn for freedom. I think I should just go with the flow right now and see what the future has installed for me.
Right now, I just want to spend more time with my friends.
*Hint: I wonder if Tim & Brian are willing to be my model. Muahaha
Well, she was after all once a hairdresser that won competitions in the national arena in SG and had a cliental base that expands to celebrities from SBC in the 70's and 80's. It was just recently that she became a certified hairdresser in SG, with an ITE cert. I suppose she is at a stage in life that self-fulfillment is necessary. And being a housewife to her was not self-fulfilling. In any case I am very proud of mum.
She knows that her hairdressing certificate will be the passport to getting work in Australia. But I also know that she is not the least keen being associated with Australia now. The Australian lifestyle will bore her to death. Mummy still prefers to be seen in Lei Garden and having the company of her best friends. Haha.
I threw the idea of ME attaining the certificate. I thought that she might be against the idea of me doing that as she already suspects my tendencies. Wanting to learn hairdressing is seriously not the best way to hide who I really am. Oh well, but she was so supportive that she asks for my date of return. And she will be signing me up for the next available test. She has so much confidence in my skills that she thinks it will be easy for me. I have not even passed my Class 3 driving lessons lor! And she thinks I can sit for the test in early December, a total of 8 stages. If I can prove myself worthy to be a hairdresser, I should be able to be certified at the end of 3 months! Hmmm…..
However, my dad was really not for the idea. Sigh……he tried ti dissuade me again after speaking to my mum. He thinks that I would be at a disadvantage if I were to start a career in Australia. He thinks that they are lazy people. Explaining that it is not true, I was not even convinced myself. I reasoned that they are just family oriented. LOLx.
Seeing the way my dad handles his business scares me….he doesn’t seem to have much time to do the things he like. Not even able to travel in leisure much. The business is important to him and he ensures that he is always there to solve problems. I want to be an entrepreneur but at the same time yearn for freedom. I think I should just go with the flow right now and see what the future has installed for me.
Right now, I just want to spend more time with my friends.
*Hint: I wonder if Tim & Brian are willing to be my model. Muahaha
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Shanti
Sometimes I wonder how the world will be able to reach peace. A world with no hatred, no wars and definately no terrorism. How can it be done? Peace can only prevail when all countries and every being in the world understands the word peace. I might not be able to see it in my lifetime but I know that there are people out there advocating peace.
While the world tries to find harmony. I took up Yoga classes. And it really does help me in finding an inner peace. Even though it is just an hour a week. But I know that during that hour I am able to clear my mind and just concentrate on my breathing techniques.
The word that matters most is the word "Shanti" when translated means "Peace". It is a Sanskrit character that Yoga practioners hopes to attain. When feeling depress and worn, do close your eyes and repeat the word. It helps!
While the world tries to find harmony. I took up Yoga classes. And it really does help me in finding an inner peace. Even though it is just an hour a week. But I know that during that hour I am able to clear my mind and just concentrate on my breathing techniques.
The word that matters most is the word "Shanti" when translated means "Peace". It is a Sanskrit character that Yoga practioners hopes to attain. When feeling depress and worn, do close your eyes and repeat the word. It helps!
*A tip to people experiencing cold feet and hands. Practice deep breathing exercises daily, each time performing it for a whole 10 mins. It regulates the 'chi'.
Monday, September 12, 2005
A blasting Sunday
My Sunday started off horribly. I wanted to catch a bus to the city however I missed it. The fact that the bus services at 1 hour intervals did not help. So I walked back home while waiting for the next available bus.
The weather was splendid for an outing to the city. Was hoping to grab some groceries and whip up some Cabonara for my dear friends in the evening. Gosh! Woolworth was only due to open at 12 noon. How unlucky can I be? So I took a stroll to Kings Street. I knew about Dr. Seuss’s exhibition and thought that I might just check it out. The exhibition was perfect! I was actually viewing paintings from an artist that I was already exposed to since young. The paintings were magnificent beyond words. I so wanted to buy one off the wall just like that with my credit card. But I just had to hold back. Majority of them were lithographs after all. I will still get a chance later in life.
After gathering the ingredients, I headed back to the bus stop. To my dismay, I missed the bus AGAIN! OMG! It was then that I realized that all this while I have been looking at the wrong bus schedule. Silly me!
Since the next bus was yet another hour away and I had a handful of groceries, I decided to head over to the park to do some reading. The view was breathtaking. Perth is really the place to appreciate life.
BL and Ian arrived early to ensure that they had enough time to display their culinary skills. Tim arrived after them with his books. We had thought that maybe we could do some group studying while the food is being prepared. Much attention went to the lamb of course. But I was not at all jealous as I had company as well.
The company was much appreciated as we indulged in progressive eating and discussions that stimulated the mind. The lamb turned out tasty and so did the corn beef and soup. We decided that the Carbonara had to wait as there was more than enough food to go around the table.
The evening ended with coffee at Oriel’s. I was introduced to Jason and BL’s friend Andrew from Singapore. The weekend was really awesome in my opinion. I really am glad that I managed to find a group of friends that I am able to click with. Thanks guys!
The best way to sum up my weekend, near perfection!
The weather was splendid for an outing to the city. Was hoping to grab some groceries and whip up some Cabonara for my dear friends in the evening. Gosh! Woolworth was only due to open at 12 noon. How unlucky can I be? So I took a stroll to Kings Street. I knew about Dr. Seuss’s exhibition and thought that I might just check it out. The exhibition was perfect! I was actually viewing paintings from an artist that I was already exposed to since young. The paintings were magnificent beyond words. I so wanted to buy one off the wall just like that with my credit card. But I just had to hold back. Majority of them were lithographs after all. I will still get a chance later in life.
After gathering the ingredients, I headed back to the bus stop. To my dismay, I missed the bus AGAIN! OMG! It was then that I realized that all this while I have been looking at the wrong bus schedule. Silly me!
Since the next bus was yet another hour away and I had a handful of groceries, I decided to head over to the park to do some reading. The view was breathtaking. Perth is really the place to appreciate life.
BL and Ian arrived early to ensure that they had enough time to display their culinary skills. Tim arrived after them with his books. We had thought that maybe we could do some group studying while the food is being prepared. Much attention went to the lamb of course. But I was not at all jealous as I had company as well.
The company was much appreciated as we indulged in progressive eating and discussions that stimulated the mind. The lamb turned out tasty and so did the corn beef and soup. We decided that the Carbonara had to wait as there was more than enough food to go around the table.
The evening ended with coffee at Oriel’s. I was introduced to Jason and BL’s friend Andrew from Singapore. The weekend was really awesome in my opinion. I really am glad that I managed to find a group of friends that I am able to click with. Thanks guys!
The best way to sum up my weekend, near perfection!
Spring Blossoms
Since the Birthday of Spring on the 1st of September, the weather has been unkind. I suppose that is how the weather reacts towards a change in season. To me, it is just wet and gloomy... … not that my current emotions and feelings were helping.
Rained the whole night and I simply had no mood to proceed to school. But I knew I had to as I had a test at 8.30am. While I was walking towards the bus stop, I was trying so hard to dodge the water puddles. (Yikes!)However, I was greeted with a field of twinkling yellow flowers…it seriously made my morning.
The sight made my day but it also taught me something about relationships.
Relationships are never easy and they sometimes break you. It does get stormy at times but that is definitely no reason to give up on love. Only through trials can one grow to understand the true meaning of love. And we never know when the sun might just take a peep and bring sunshine into our lives. When that happens, we know that the flowers will certainly stand out high. No matter how harsh or wet a winter, it can never beat the warmth the sun brings.
It has been a cold winter with emotions that we do not need. Maybe the events that tore us stands as a trial. A trial for us to ensure that summer will be the season when we can feel love all over again. I can’t wait for summer!
In the meantime, spring still blossoms.
Rained the whole night and I simply had no mood to proceed to school. But I knew I had to as I had a test at 8.30am. While I was walking towards the bus stop, I was trying so hard to dodge the water puddles. (Yikes!)However, I was greeted with a field of twinkling yellow flowers…it seriously made my morning.
The sight made my day but it also taught me something about relationships.
Relationships are never easy and they sometimes break you. It does get stormy at times but that is definitely no reason to give up on love. Only through trials can one grow to understand the true meaning of love. And we never know when the sun might just take a peep and bring sunshine into our lives. When that happens, we know that the flowers will certainly stand out high. No matter how harsh or wet a winter, it can never beat the warmth the sun brings.
It has been a cold winter with emotions that we do not need. Maybe the events that tore us stands as a trial. A trial for us to ensure that summer will be the season when we can feel love all over again. I can’t wait for summer!
In the meantime, spring still blossoms.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Meaning of Life
I have been asked the meaning of life by scorpioboi. And I realized that I actually have the answer to the question. Wanting to justify my answer, I went searching for good examples and I found many… …
Life is......
1. A desire for a Mazda 3 when you are driving an Lantra.
2. Being who you really are.
3. Clubbing to the wee hours in the morning to find your friends refusal to leave.
4. Donning Tsubi Jeans.
5. Enjoying whatever is left of Perth.
6. Finding yourself a lover that you can love till the end of time.
7. Giving away your first kiss.
8. Having to answer to the consequences of your action.
9. Indulging oneself in the music of Kylie.
10. Jay walking in Orchard Road.
11. Knowing that you will be ok.
12. Learning the hard truth.
13. Making love to the one you love.
14. Not about taking it away
15. Occupying a room with Ikea furniture.
16. Partying at Platinum.
17. Quenching your thirst with lemonade.
18. Relocating to Sydney.
19. Shopping along Chapel Street with your friends.
20. Translating something from Chinese to English.
21. Utilizing the hours that you have in a day.
22. Vying for the last piece of chocolate cake.
23. Walking your dog in the park.
24. Xeroxing journal articles that you have no idea who the author is.
25. Yours!
26. Zapping from place to place without realizing why.
Then again, how can I encapsulate the meaning of life from just the above? Live life to its fullest and free your mind from things that do not matter…….because you matter most.
**Took a picture of a couple while on the bus to the city. Life is definately not about being alone. But to share your life with someone special.
Dedicated to Timothy Ouyang
Life is......
1. A desire for a Mazda 3 when you are driving an Lantra.
2. Being who you really are.
3. Clubbing to the wee hours in the morning to find your friends refusal to leave.
4. Donning Tsubi Jeans.
5. Enjoying whatever is left of Perth.
6. Finding yourself a lover that you can love till the end of time.
7. Giving away your first kiss.
8. Having to answer to the consequences of your action.
9. Indulging oneself in the music of Kylie.
10. Jay walking in Orchard Road.
11. Knowing that you will be ok.
12. Learning the hard truth.
13. Making love to the one you love.
14. Not about taking it away
15. Occupying a room with Ikea furniture.
16. Partying at Platinum.
17. Quenching your thirst with lemonade.
18. Relocating to Sydney.
19. Shopping along Chapel Street with your friends.
20. Translating something from Chinese to English.
21. Utilizing the hours that you have in a day.
22. Vying for the last piece of chocolate cake.
23. Walking your dog in the park.
24. Xeroxing journal articles that you have no idea who the author is.
25. Yours!
26. Zapping from place to place without realizing why.
Then again, how can I encapsulate the meaning of life from just the above? Live life to its fullest and free your mind from things that do not matter…….because you matter most.
**Took a picture of a couple while on the bus to the city. Life is definately not about being alone. But to share your life with someone special.
Dedicated to Timothy Ouyang
Love me tender
Grab a glass of champagne and join me in the quest of finding the true meaning of life.
Please, do not expect anything too serious on my blog. I prefer to discuss and share things of far greater importance. My blog is made of love and not political agendas. Expect the finer things in life with a dash of reality. Seek humour and charisma but don't expect terrorism and back stabbing. Just sip and enjoy!
Please, do not expect anything too serious on my blog. I prefer to discuss and share things of far greater importance. My blog is made of love and not political agendas. Expect the finer things in life with a dash of reality. Seek humour and charisma but don't expect terrorism and back stabbing. Just sip and enjoy!
Cheers to champagne with Strawberries!
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