今天菀莉菀暄在房间里找出了一箱‘宝盒’，里面装的都是我的回忆。
当时在出国前把所有有纪念价值的东西都放到盒子里去，想不到三年后的今天竟然‘重见天日’了。
翻开看看，有好多让我会心一笑的小东西。
有学生给我的卡片，有小学纪念册，有朋友出国时买给我的纪念品，有以前收集的名信片等等。
回忆像倒翻了的酱油，不间断地流了一桌。
心情也像装满了的杯子。那满满地，悬在边缘的感觉，比刚刚好再多一些些。
此时去赫然发现，怎么盒子里少了一段时期的纪念品？
是那时太忙了吗，忘了为自己留下些什么？
还是那是太害怕了，不敢为自己留下些什么？
留下了，我又有勇气去翻阅吗？
好像没有。
人总有一些不想面对的过去，不想想起的人事物。
可偏偏这些事物是不需要小东西去提醒自己也会忆起的。
或许根本就不该忘记。
一些尘封的回忆。
把盒子盖好，让它藏在心里一个黑暗的角落里去。
不会看见，也不会消失。
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
OL addiction
As I am officially an OL now, I am getting addicted to heels and bags.
These are the two most important items if you want to make a difference in your relatively boring office look. :)
Heels have the amazing power of demonstrating both your corporate strength and feminine side, while carrying a good bag is like showcasing your taste, attracting the envious looks of other females.
We, women, are crazy creatures - yes that's the universal truth.
Long story short - my recent favorites:
Heels from Charles and Keith - affordable taste!!
I bought two pairs of them within two weeks. Yes I am now burried in guilt, without complaints though. :p
My next target:
Gucci latest collection:
Forever Superstar Shopper Bag by Fendi
:)
These are the two most important items if you want to make a difference in your relatively boring office look. :)
Heels have the amazing power of demonstrating both your corporate strength and feminine side, while carrying a good bag is like showcasing your taste, attracting the envious looks of other females.
We, women, are crazy creatures - yes that's the universal truth.
Long story short - my recent favorites:
Heels from Charles and Keith - affordable taste!!
I bought two pairs of them within two weeks. Yes I am now burried in guilt, without complaints though. :p
My next target:
Gucci latest collection:
Forever Superstar Shopper Bag by Fendi
:)
Sunsweet prunes - keep the doctors away!
As I was gobbling down every Malaysian food I can find since I came back, I have literally got myself into deep shit.
Qian's food equation:
Asam Laksa + Curry Laksa + Pan Mee + Seafood + Tomyam = constipation.
*shy*
I prefer to phrase it as...ahem.. irritated bowel.
So I went to the doctor that day.
And to my surprise, for one single sickness, she actually prescribed me five types of medicine.
One for 'angin' (direct translation: wind), one for 'sakit perut (stomach pain), one for 'fibre', and one for 'digestion'.
As for last one which looked exactly like charcoal, I forgot what was it for.
I instantly felt like I am one of those old ladies who is having a full package of elderly sicknesses - heart problems, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Consultation and medication cost: RM50++
*ching ching - $ sound*
I have to admit that the yellow and orange tablets were pretty effective.
In fact, TOO effective.
I had to rush to the toilet after every meal.
But once I stopped the medication, the same problem occurred again.
So I felt like a bloated pregnant woman for almost a week.
The difference is instead of a baby, I was carrying a stomach full of ....
Giving up on the idea of seeking for more medication, I decided to head to Jusco for some Sunsweet prunes.
I ate 6 of them.
And just like what you expect - everything is back to normal again.
I feel so light that I think I can fly!!
One can of sunsweet prunes: RM8.90.
You can even have some extra prunes for more Malaysian food.
:)
Quote of the day: why see dr. when you have sunsweet prunes?
Management of sunsweet prunes, if you are searching for a spokesperson...
ME! ME! ME! *eagerly waving my hand*
Qian's food equation:
Asam Laksa + Curry Laksa + Pan Mee + Seafood + Tomyam = constipation.
*shy*
I prefer to phrase it as...ahem.. irritated bowel.
So I went to the doctor that day.
And to my surprise, for one single sickness, she actually prescribed me five types of medicine.
One for 'angin' (direct translation: wind), one for 'sakit perut (stomach pain), one for 'fibre', and one for 'digestion'.
As for last one which looked exactly like charcoal, I forgot what was it for.
I instantly felt like I am one of those old ladies who is having a full package of elderly sicknesses - heart problems, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Consultation and medication cost: RM50++
*ching ching - $ sound*
I have to admit that the yellow and orange tablets were pretty effective.
In fact, TOO effective.
I had to rush to the toilet after every meal.
But once I stopped the medication, the same problem occurred again.
So I felt like a bloated pregnant woman for almost a week.
The difference is instead of a baby, I was carrying a stomach full of ....
Giving up on the idea of seeking for more medication, I decided to head to Jusco for some Sunsweet prunes.
I ate 6 of them.
And just like what you expect - everything is back to normal again.
I feel so light that I think I can fly!!
One can of sunsweet prunes: RM8.90.
You can even have some extra prunes for more Malaysian food.
:)
Quote of the day: why see dr. when you have sunsweet prunes?
Management of sunsweet prunes, if you are searching for a spokesperson...
ME! ME! ME! *eagerly waving my hand*
Title
Figures figures figures.
I am taking ages to process this whole stack of figures in front of me.
Wish that I was aware of the importance of mathematics during my school days.
But perasanly speaking, I think I am quite good at processing information and digging out the insights from any given resources.
So gambate Qian.
On a side note, I am applying for jobs in UK branding consultancy firms.
After working in my dad's company, I believe that some international exposure would do me some good.
But I was just thinking about the title of my current job.
Research consultant? Sounds like I make it up myself.
Consultant? A bit exaggerating.
Boss's daughter? Too honest.
So I ended up with 'researcher'.
And I am looking like a bespectacled nerd now.
I am taking ages to process this whole stack of figures in front of me.
Wish that I was aware of the importance of mathematics during my school days.
But perasanly speaking, I think I am quite good at processing information and digging out the insights from any given resources.
So gambate Qian.
On a side note, I am applying for jobs in UK branding consultancy firms.
After working in my dad's company, I believe that some international exposure would do me some good.
But I was just thinking about the title of my current job.
Research consultant? Sounds like I make it up myself.
Consultant? A bit exaggerating.
Boss's daughter? Too honest.
So I ended up with 'researcher'.
And I am looking like a bespectacled nerd now.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Xuan Music Cafe
Queenie brought me to this hidden gem yesterday night - Xuan Music Cafe at Kuchai Lama.
I have always been longing to find a place to relax at night, with some live mandarin music and a quiet environment, a place where you can rejuvenate your body after a whole day of work and reorganise your thoughts.
And I found it last night.
Thanks to my queen.
Guess what? One of the singers is actually a friend of Quin Er. What a coincidence!
If you feel stressed and moody at night, and you are tired of the packed Kopitiams and PapaRich, or afraid of the heat of Malaysia and its hawker stalls - why not walk into Xuan Music Cafe?
Something very Msian Chinese, and I like it~
I have always been longing to find a place to relax at night, with some live mandarin music and a quiet environment, a place where you can rejuvenate your body after a whole day of work and reorganise your thoughts.
And I found it last night.
Thanks to my queen.
Guess what? One of the singers is actually a friend of Quin Er. What a coincidence!
If you feel stressed and moody at night, and you are tired of the packed Kopitiams and PapaRich, or afraid of the heat of Malaysia and its hawker stalls - why not walk into Xuan Music Cafe?
Something very Msian Chinese, and I like it~
Back home in Msia
I have been really productive since I came back to Malaysia.
But unlike the past few summers, I am not engaged in tonnes of gatherings and reunions.
Instead, I work!
Well, of course for the first week, I went out with a couple of close friends.
Celebrated Tzuch's birthday was the highlight of the week.
We went for karaoke and popped the party poppers indoor.
I bet the staffs from Redbox cursed us badly that day for messing up the room.
Anywayz, we had fun and that's more important!
From the second week onwards, I started work in dad's office.
Lol. There are still advantages for being the boss's daughter.
For instance, you have no choice but to follow your 'boss's' car to work, and that means, you do not need to be THAT punctual.
And you have to accompany your 'boss' for lunches, and I am here to tell you, there are indeed free lunches in the world.
However, I did my part as well.
Proud to say that I am currently working in the R&D department, which consists of....me and... myself!
LOL. Small small bisnes saja~
Went to Singapore last weekend for shopping spree!!
Ooops nope. That's not the main purpose.
I was there to attend my cousin's wedding. It was a very touching wedding.
But still, in terms of proportion, the trip was mainly about shopping!
What shall I say? Women's nature!
And when four girls plus one woman go on a trip - you simply can't help it!
Tzuch fell sick this week.
Maybe because he missed me too much when I went away to Singapore.
Just joking.
I hope it's not swine flu though.
Pray hard for his interview.
And hopefully he will get a job very soon.
I believe he would.
For the mean time - REST LA!
You had been working all summer, it's not wrong to just stop for a while MR. WORKAHOLIC!
That's all for now!
But unlike the past few summers, I am not engaged in tonnes of gatherings and reunions.
Instead, I work!
Well, of course for the first week, I went out with a couple of close friends.
Celebrated Tzuch's birthday was the highlight of the week.
We went for karaoke and popped the party poppers indoor.
I bet the staffs from Redbox cursed us badly that day for messing up the room.
Anywayz, we had fun and that's more important!
From the second week onwards, I started work in dad's office.
Lol. There are still advantages for being the boss's daughter.
For instance, you have no choice but to follow your 'boss's' car to work, and that means, you do not need to be THAT punctual.
And you have to accompany your 'boss' for lunches, and I am here to tell you, there are indeed free lunches in the world.
However, I did my part as well.
Proud to say that I am currently working in the R&D department, which consists of....me and... myself!
LOL. Small small bisnes saja~
Went to Singapore last weekend for shopping spree!!
Ooops nope. That's not the main purpose.
I was there to attend my cousin's wedding. It was a very touching wedding.
But still, in terms of proportion, the trip was mainly about shopping!
What shall I say? Women's nature!
And when four girls plus one woman go on a trip - you simply can't help it!
Tzuch fell sick this week.
Maybe because he missed me too much when I went away to Singapore.
Just joking.
I hope it's not swine flu though.
Pray hard for his interview.
And hopefully he will get a job very soon.
I believe he would.
For the mean time - REST LA!
You had been working all summer, it's not wrong to just stop for a while MR. WORKAHOLIC!
That's all for now!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
搬家
今天刚搬家。
从一间大大的庭院式英国住家搬到小小的房间，
确实有一种降级的感觉。
但还好只住一个星期，
过后就上苏格兰找弟弟。
所以将就将就吧！
之前的屋主实在有够可恶的。
我们屋子内外上下都清理得像过年大扫除一样，
她还可以吹毛求疵，硬是要扣我们定金才甘心。
意大利的女人有够泼辣麻烦外加自私。
气！
还好Danny陪了我一整天，
心情好了些许。
看到一只表，好漂亮，可也不便宜。
只有看得份咯。
一定要看ＤＩＳＴＲＩＣＴ ９！
四字形容：另类精彩～
从一间大大的庭院式英国住家搬到小小的房间，
确实有一种降级的感觉。
但还好只住一个星期，
过后就上苏格兰找弟弟。
所以将就将就吧！
之前的屋主实在有够可恶的。
我们屋子内外上下都清理得像过年大扫除一样，
她还可以吹毛求疵，硬是要扣我们定金才甘心。
意大利的女人有够泼辣麻烦外加自私。
气！
还好Danny陪了我一整天，
心情好了些许。
看到一只表，好漂亮，可也不便宜。
只有看得份咯。
一定要看ＤＩＳＴＲＩＣＴ ９！
四字形容：另类精彩～
Friday, September 4, 2009
快快成真
肚子好饿
可是冰箱里没东西吃
最近都没什么胃口
正好可以趁机消消大腿赘肉
馋嘴的我是绝对不可能为了身材挨饿
所以既然不想吃，那就太好了！
好想回家哦！
昨天竟然听到一个可怕的消息
说英国的visa有时会耗上几个月的时间
天啊！我岂不是久久都不能回家？
众神明，你们若有眼有耳有鼻，就求求你放我回家吧。
现在是鬼节吧！
网上的综艺节目都在聊灵异事件。
我已经渐渐跟不上华人过时过节的步伐了。
糟糕，落伍了。
鬼节平安！
Danny今天告诉我天大好消息。
说如果护照未到，又没地方住，我们就在英国旅行吧。
我没听错吧。这工作狂要放假？
希望他不放我鸽子才好。
但愿
但愿一切愿望成真。
谢啦！
可是冰箱里没东西吃
最近都没什么胃口
正好可以趁机消消大腿赘肉
馋嘴的我是绝对不可能为了身材挨饿
所以既然不想吃，那就太好了！
好想回家哦！
昨天竟然听到一个可怕的消息
说英国的visa有时会耗上几个月的时间
天啊！我岂不是久久都不能回家？
众神明，你们若有眼有耳有鼻，就求求你放我回家吧。
现在是鬼节吧！
网上的综艺节目都在聊灵异事件。
我已经渐渐跟不上华人过时过节的步伐了。
糟糕，落伍了。
鬼节平安！
Danny今天告诉我天大好消息。
说如果护照未到，又没地方住，我们就在英国旅行吧。
我没听错吧。这工作狂要放假？
希望他不放我鸽子才好。
但愿
但愿一切愿望成真。
谢啦！
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
赖腐
我喜欢属于蓝天的白棉
我喜欢随风起舞的树叶
我喜欢透进窗口的光线
我喜欢酷热炎炎的夏天
我喜欢人群拥挤的大街
我喜欢市集缤纷的摊店
我喜欢带着墨镜的嘴脸
我喜欢催促午睡的哈欠
彷徨吗 惆怅吗
喝杯冰咖啡解渴吧
在冰块熔解的刹那
一口把烦恼吸掉吧
迷茫吗 不解吗
在十字路口停住吧
张开眼竖起耳深呼吸呀
吸收了色彩声音再出发
怎样活着是重要
但有什么比活着本身更美好
上街走走 带着耳机 听听音乐 敲敲节奏 跳一跳舞 流一身汗 洗冷水澡
享受赖腐(Life)吧！！
~qian
我喜欢随风起舞的树叶
我喜欢透进窗口的光线
我喜欢酷热炎炎的夏天
我喜欢人群拥挤的大街
我喜欢市集缤纷的摊店
我喜欢带着墨镜的嘴脸
我喜欢催促午睡的哈欠
彷徨吗 惆怅吗
喝杯冰咖啡解渴吧
在冰块熔解的刹那
一口把烦恼吸掉吧
迷茫吗 不解吗
在十字路口停住吧
张开眼竖起耳深呼吸呀
吸收了色彩声音再出发
怎样活着是重要
但有什么比活着本身更美好
上街走走 带着耳机 听听音乐 敲敲节奏 跳一跳舞 流一身汗 洗冷水澡
享受赖腐(Life)吧！！
~qian
不舍
昨天重回大学学院，想查查我的visa到了没。
抬头看那难得晴朗的浅蓝色天空，和白白的棉花云，不自觉地放慢了脚步。
拿出了相机，开始咔嚓咔嚓地拍下这三年里陪我的一景一物。
Homerton College
My favourite bus stop outside Homerton :)
是因为景色太美吗？让我有不舍的滋味。
原来不舍就是这种感觉。
你会想用相机去捕捉每一个角落，深怕错失了一个路灯，一个建筑，一扇窗口。
害怕一切记忆会随着岁月淡去。
原来不舍就是这种感觉。
酸酸的，热热的，淡淡的。
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
我们的歌
最近在写一首歌，想为三年的大学生活做个纪念。
可是写了一遍又一遍，总觉得无法真实的唱出我对大学的感觉。
所以请大家耐心等候啦！嘿嘿~好像自己是什么歌手一样。。。做做梦而已。
可是我还蛮喜欢以下这段：
我用湿热眼眶
看你乘风飞翔
为你高声歌唱
让我们重逢在云端
献丑啦！下回见！
可是写了一遍又一遍，总觉得无法真实的唱出我对大学的感觉。
所以请大家耐心等候啦！嘿嘿~好像自己是什么歌手一样。。。做做梦而已。
可是我还蛮喜欢以下这段：
我用湿热眼眶
看你乘风飞翔
为你高声歌唱
让我们重逢在云端
献丑啦！下回见！
Monday, August 10, 2009
SJ
Recent addiction - Super Junior
p.s. Danny and I were having fun imitating their dance moves and lyrics. Lol.
Friday, August 7, 2009
幸福
最近听到的一席话，好怕自己会忘记，所以选择写下。
什么是幸福？
幸福是圆还是扁?
如果握在手里的是扁的，却不断地想着圆的，那是不幸福。
如果握在手里的是圆的，却不断地想着扁的，那是不幸福。
幸福是看着手里握着的，慢慢地越看越喜欢，越看越可爱，那就是幸福。
***
好友订婚了！！
好为他们高兴！因为他们是我看见的幸福的一对。
真心献上祝福。
祝他们永远幸福快乐，天长地久。
：）
什么是幸福？
幸福是圆还是扁?
如果握在手里的是扁的，却不断地想着圆的，那是不幸福。
如果握在手里的是圆的，却不断地想着扁的，那是不幸福。
幸福是看着手里握着的，慢慢地越看越喜欢，越看越可爱，那就是幸福。
***
好友订婚了！！
好为他们高兴！因为他们是我看见的幸福的一对。
真心献上祝福。
祝他们永远幸福快乐，天长地久。
：）
Thursday, August 6, 2009
好歌
最近有太多我很欣赏的新歌手。
觉得自己好幸福哦！竟然有那么那么多的歌让我感动，让我震撼。
不自觉地爱上了那种闭上眼睛，眼眶微热，心情却澎湃地像海浪翻滚敲打巨石时散开的浪花，漂亮激昂。
手微微按着耳机，深怕错过一字一句，一个音符，一个乐器。
以前的歌，像罗大佑像李宗盛，字里行间隐藏的意义玄机感情，都被歌曲的音符一一挖掘揭秘。
虽然歌声有些沙哑，却也因为历练，多添了味道。
现在的歌，像林宥嘉像曹格，你会被那独特的歌声深深吸引，再为那纯熟的技巧五体投地。
折服感动来自那份珍惜歌声的惜才之心。再加上背景不同的乐器，像一场演奏会，牵动着心跳。
我爱老歌的味道，那个娓娓道来地简单，那细水长流的感动。
我爱新歌的氛围，那个精致无比的编曲，那千变万化的震撼。
三分半的歌，温温久久的幸福。
觉得自己好幸福哦！竟然有那么那么多的歌让我感动，让我震撼。
不自觉地爱上了那种闭上眼睛，眼眶微热，心情却澎湃地像海浪翻滚敲打巨石时散开的浪花，漂亮激昂。
手微微按着耳机，深怕错过一字一句，一个音符，一个乐器。
以前的歌，像罗大佑像李宗盛，字里行间隐藏的意义玄机感情，都被歌曲的音符一一挖掘揭秘。
虽然歌声有些沙哑，却也因为历练，多添了味道。
现在的歌，像林宥嘉像曹格，你会被那独特的歌声深深吸引，再为那纯熟的技巧五体投地。
折服感动来自那份珍惜歌声的惜才之心。再加上背景不同的乐器，像一场演奏会，牵动着心跳。
我爱老歌的味道，那个娓娓道来地简单，那细水长流的感动。
我爱新歌的氛围，那个精致无比的编曲，那千变万化的震撼。
三分半的歌，温温久久的幸福。
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
光阴的故事
最近迷上了‘光阴的故事’。
虽然男主角们都很帅，可是它并不是一部偶像剧。
它描写的是台湾早期的眷村生活，大概是我们父母的那个年代吧。
可是说也奇怪，虽然我不是台湾人，也不是那个年代的人，看起这部剧时却又一种莫名其妙的熟悉感，让我想起了自己的童年。
那个大过年时忙进忙出，亲戚结婚时的盛况，那种煮了东西分给左邻右舍的温馨，那个被外婆拔牙的惨痛经验和那副椰壳剪出来傻里傻气的短发模样 - 让我不禁地会心一笑。
最重要的是孙妈在里头的唠叨实在很像妈妈。
‘现在考试是有在考电视啊？’ 说完还坐在电视前看电视的样子，实在有够好笑。
那个物质贫乏，却又情感丰富的年代，令人怀念。
我们那时的鞭炮，闪亮的手拿烟花，和像牙膏似的泡泡膏，虽然没有电动玩具一样刺激好玩，可是也为我们多留了几年的纯真。
虽然男主角们都很帅，可是它并不是一部偶像剧。
它描写的是台湾早期的眷村生活，大概是我们父母的那个年代吧。
可是说也奇怪，虽然我不是台湾人，也不是那个年代的人，看起这部剧时却又一种莫名其妙的熟悉感，让我想起了自己的童年。
那个大过年时忙进忙出，亲戚结婚时的盛况，那种煮了东西分给左邻右舍的温馨，那个被外婆拔牙的惨痛经验和那副椰壳剪出来傻里傻气的短发模样 - 让我不禁地会心一笑。
最重要的是孙妈在里头的唠叨实在很像妈妈。
‘现在考试是有在考电视啊？’ 说完还坐在电视前看电视的样子，实在有够好笑。
那个物质贫乏，却又情感丰富的年代，令人怀念。
我们那时的鞭炮，闪亮的手拿烟花，和像牙膏似的泡泡膏，虽然没有电动玩具一样刺激好玩，可是也为我们多留了几年的纯真。
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
What's next
There is always, always, always someone telling me what to do.
The pro of it is that you always know what to do.
The con of it being you never know what you really want to do.
And the first decision I ever made myself was to change from Law to Management Studies.
But now what?
Now what?
A lawyer always know what he or she will be doing next.
The route is laying right in front of their eyes - Bar or LPC, internships, graduate programmes so on and so forth.
But I am graduating with Management Studies.
What am I going to do next?
What's next?
The pro of it is that you always know what to do.
The con of it being you never know what you really want to do.
And the first decision I ever made myself was to change from Law to Management Studies.
But now what?
Now what?
A lawyer always know what he or she will be doing next.
The route is laying right in front of their eyes - Bar or LPC, internships, graduate programmes so on and so forth.
But I am graduating with Management Studies.
What am I going to do next?
What's next?
Friday, June 5, 2009
No time for good byes
I've just handed in my final report.
My academic life in Cambridge has officially ended today.
Maybe because of the piling up of daily chores like graduation trip planning, packing, job hunting, photo shootings, friends' gatherings, I have no time for goodbye sadness yet.
Though I am pretty sure it's bottling up, but let's just leave it for now.
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
:)
My academic life in Cambridge has officially ended today.
Maybe because of the piling up of daily chores like graduation trip planning, packing, job hunting, photo shootings, friends' gatherings, I have no time for goodbye sadness yet.
Though I am pretty sure it's bottling up, but let's just leave it for now.
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
:)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
是谁改变了我
生存以上生活以下 - 阿信
连刷牙 也照著节奏
冲了马桶 洗了脸上的疲倦泡沫
没有梦 昨夜没有梦
镜子里的陌生人 已经不再做梦
上课钟 变成打卡钟
单行道般的人生流失在车阵中
进行曲 规律的平庸
活的像是 一句标语压韵而服从
午餐是 随便还是 都好还是
跟你一样的任何一种
奇怪呢 很久以前
我是很有想法主见 心跳很执著
伤心再也不吹风 现在只害怕伤风
耽误了谁和谁的要求
一天一天 看日升日落 看月圆月缺
年复一年的经过 看谁把我变成现在的我
怕潮起潮落 怕患得患失 错了又错的疼痛
终于我的生命只剩生存
活著只会呼吸吃饭喝水的生活
小时候 只要看天空
枕著白云 就觉得全世界都拥有
长大了 拥有的更多
为何感觉到越来越匮乏越贫穷
那一年 只追逐自由
现在只能 追逐著涨不停的石油
是不是 地壳又震动
要从家里震落 才悔恨这样生活
生活的反面会是死去
还是这般生存不再有冲动
闭上眼 就能感觉
生命正在 一分一秒 飞奔远离我
还不如一只昆虫 至少能破茧展翅
飞向那被夺走的天空
一天一天 看日升日落 看月圆月缺
年复一年的经过 看谁把我变成现在的我
怕潮起潮落 怕患得患失 错了又错的疼痛
终于我的生命只剩生存
活著只会呼吸吃饭喝水的生活
一年有 三百六十五个日子
五十二万 五千多分钟
一生有 三十四亿 五千六百
七十八万 九千下脉搏
为爱而生之后 生命要怎么挥霍
直到我化成烟的时候
连刷牙 也照著节奏
然后设定了明天 六点半的闹钟
连刷牙 也照著节奏
冲了马桶 洗了脸上的疲倦泡沫
没有梦 昨夜没有梦
镜子里的陌生人 已经不再做梦
上课钟 变成打卡钟
单行道般的人生流失在车阵中
进行曲 规律的平庸
活的像是 一句标语压韵而服从
午餐是 随便还是 都好还是
跟你一样的任何一种
奇怪呢 很久以前
我是很有想法主见 心跳很执著
伤心再也不吹风 现在只害怕伤风
耽误了谁和谁的要求
一天一天 看日升日落 看月圆月缺
年复一年的经过 看谁把我变成现在的我
怕潮起潮落 怕患得患失 错了又错的疼痛
终于我的生命只剩生存
活著只会呼吸吃饭喝水的生活
小时候 只要看天空
枕著白云 就觉得全世界都拥有
长大了 拥有的更多
为何感觉到越来越匮乏越贫穷
那一年 只追逐自由
现在只能 追逐著涨不停的石油
是不是 地壳又震动
要从家里震落 才悔恨这样生活
生活的反面会是死去
还是这般生存不再有冲动
闭上眼 就能感觉
生命正在 一分一秒 飞奔远离我
还不如一只昆虫 至少能破茧展翅
飞向那被夺走的天空
一天一天 看日升日落 看月圆月缺
年复一年的经过 看谁把我变成现在的我
怕潮起潮落 怕患得患失 错了又错的疼痛
终于我的生命只剩生存
活著只会呼吸吃饭喝水的生活
一年有 三百六十五个日子
五十二万 五千多分钟
一生有 三十四亿 五千六百
七十八万 九千下脉搏
为爱而生之后 生命要怎么挥霍
直到我化成烟的时候
连刷牙 也照著节奏
然后设定了明天 六点半的闹钟
你的心坏了吗？
我心尚未崩坏的地方 - 阿信/怪兽
醒在陌生的地方
吉他告別了肩膀
轟轟烈烈的排行
當人心變成市場
歌手追逐銷售量 記者追逐點擊量
無論天后或天王 無論小兵或老將
Monday, May 25, 2009
青春
阿信在部落格上问了一句：‘这一年你为自己留下了什么样的青春？’
其实我在想青春应该做什么东西才正确？
答案想必是做年轻时才能做的东西吧？
那什么是年轻时才能做的呢？
疯狂的奔跑！狂妄的骄傲！自由的呼啸！
可是今年的我不狂妄，不疯狂，也不自由。
今年的我脚步放慢了，作息正常了, 身心也健康了。
我学会了在火车上不听歌不看书，就静静地呆望沿途的风景。
我学会了不暴躁不生气，深深的呼吸，慢慢的忘记。
也学会了告诉自己‘累了何不好好坐下休息？’
我想今年的我开始爱上自己。
只做让自己开心的事，用两小时的时间坐在咖啡厅里吃东西，让自己变得更美丽，也了解了自私懒惰的用意。
今年的我也开始痛恨自己。
不断地对自己批判质疑，不断地反省过去，从新地认识自己，我放下了狂妄给我的自信，慢慢从了解知道获得真正的自信。
在应该奔跑时我停下。
在应该疯狂时我冷静。
在应该自由时我选择了停驻在港湾，享受那平静的海面，和缓缓的海风。
今年的我没有留下青春。
但今年的我却好好的浪费了一年的青春。
浪费不正是青春应该做的东西吗？
我落后了。但我因为落后而更强壮。
我喜欢追赶的刺激，后来居上的成就感。
我想我准备好要出发了。
等待着航线，等待着风向，等待着那令人振奋的呼号。
其实我在想青春应该做什么东西才正确？
答案想必是做年轻时才能做的东西吧？
那什么是年轻时才能做的呢？
疯狂的奔跑！狂妄的骄傲！自由的呼啸！
可是今年的我不狂妄，不疯狂，也不自由。
今年的我脚步放慢了，作息正常了, 身心也健康了。
我学会了在火车上不听歌不看书，就静静地呆望沿途的风景。
我学会了不暴躁不生气，深深的呼吸，慢慢的忘记。
也学会了告诉自己‘累了何不好好坐下休息？’
我想今年的我开始爱上自己。
只做让自己开心的事，用两小时的时间坐在咖啡厅里吃东西，让自己变得更美丽，也了解了自私懒惰的用意。
今年的我也开始痛恨自己。
不断地对自己批判质疑，不断地反省过去，从新地认识自己，我放下了狂妄给我的自信，慢慢从了解知道获得真正的自信。
在应该奔跑时我停下。
在应该疯狂时我冷静。
在应该自由时我选择了停驻在港湾，享受那平静的海面，和缓缓的海风。
今年的我没有留下青春。
但今年的我却好好的浪费了一年的青春。
浪费不正是青春应该做的东西吗？
我落后了。但我因为落后而更强壮。
我喜欢追赶的刺激，后来居上的成就感。
我想我准备好要出发了。
等待着航线，等待着风向，等待着那令人振奋的呼号。
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Life without a laptop is healthy
Life without a laptop is healthy.
Don't believe?
Let me give you a brief description of my day:
I work in the library every morning, without watching a single online video because I refuse to bring my headphone along.
After a whole morning of hard work, I head out for meetings in the afternoon with my teammates.
Then to reward myself for a such a productive day, I walk around town or rest in my room reading books and magazines instead of YouTube.
At night, I work in the library again.
Finally I end my day with a mask and a nice beauty sleep.
What a healthy, efficient life!
Good job. :)
p.s. YouTube is evil. :p
Don't believe?
Let me give you a brief description of my day:
I work in the library every morning, without watching a single online video because I refuse to bring my headphone along.
After a whole morning of hard work, I head out for meetings in the afternoon with my teammates.
Then to reward myself for a such a productive day, I walk around town or rest in my room reading books and magazines instead of YouTube.
At night, I work in the library again.
Finally I end my day with a mask and a nice beauty sleep.
What a healthy, efficient life!
Good job. :)
p.s. YouTube is evil. :p
Friday, May 8, 2009
i thought it's over
i am supposed to be watching series whole day and night, without a slight worry that i am leaving something behind.
i am supposed to be sleeping till 2pm in the afternoon, and still have the luxurious right to eat my breakfast in bed.
i am supposed to be walking around town, enjoying the sunlight, sipping coffee at starbucks and reading novels in borders.
i am supposed to have an after-exam life with no lectures, no deadlines and absolutely no work!!
but no.
i am reading piles of reports.
i am thinking.
about online video, about technology, who are total strangers for a computer idiot like me.
not to mention the cultural differences when it comes to UK TV and UK consumers.
i am sorry, but i know only astro.
i thought if i know something about gossip girl, grey's anatomy, one tree hill, sex and the city, and desperate housewives, i should know online videos.
and i youtube a lot, so i SHOULD know online videos.
apparently that is not the case.
which means work for me again.
so. it's absolutely not over yet.
cambridge is not done with me yet.
i am supposed to be sleeping till 2pm in the afternoon, and still have the luxurious right to eat my breakfast in bed.
i am supposed to be walking around town, enjoying the sunlight, sipping coffee at starbucks and reading novels in borders.
i am supposed to have an after-exam life with no lectures, no deadlines and absolutely no work!!
but no.
i am reading piles of reports.
i am thinking.
about online video, about technology, who are total strangers for a computer idiot like me.
not to mention the cultural differences when it comes to UK TV and UK consumers.
i am sorry, but i know only astro.
i thought if i know something about gossip girl, grey's anatomy, one tree hill, sex and the city, and desperate housewives, i should know online videos.
and i youtube a lot, so i SHOULD know online videos.
apparently that is not the case.
which means work for me again.
so. it's absolutely not over yet.
cambridge is not done with me yet.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Over
Sky is clearer, air is fresher, sun is brighter, everything seems to feel better.
Because...
EXAM IS OVER!!!
Because...
EXAM IS OVER!!!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
'Rest in peace'
My kind and cheerful cleaner Grace knows that I am going to have my final paper tomorrow.
So today when I met her at the corridor, she asked me, 'Qian, so are you planning to relax your mind today?'
Relax my mind??!
HAHAHAHA.
NOOOOOOOOO! obviously not.
There are people who finish all the readings one week earlier, and 'internalise' them way before exams, so that they can have a mind rest on the last day.
Sadly, I am not one of them.
Lol.
So today when I met her at the corridor, she asked me, 'Qian, so are you planning to relax your mind today?'
Relax my mind??!
HAHAHAHA.
NOOOOOOOOO! obviously not.
There are people who finish all the readings one week earlier, and 'internalise' them way before exams, so that they can have a mind rest on the last day.
Sadly, I am not one of them.
Lol.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
survey - it's a piece of cake!
Just want to conduct a quick survey - short or elaborate answers are all welcomed!
1. Under what occasions/circumstances will you buy a cake?
2. Where will you buy it from? (Msia in specific) Why?
3. How much will you pay for it?
4. Among the factors mentioned, could you please list them in accordance to their importance (1-very important, 5-not important)?
Characteristics: price, cake design, taste, location/convenience to collect, customization
Feel free to add in your own factors!
That's it!
THANKS!
p.s. further surveys will be expected keke.
1. Under what occasions/circumstances will you buy a cake?
2. Where will you buy it from? (Msia in specific) Why?
3. How much will you pay for it?
4. Among the factors mentioned, could you please list them in accordance to their importance (1-very important, 5-not important)?
Characteristics: price, cake design, taste, location/convenience to collect, customization
Feel free to add in your own factors!
That's it!
THANKS!
p.s. further surveys will be expected keke.
Monday, April 27, 2009
is this a dream or what
maybe because of the exam stress, i dreamed a lot lately.
and in a very weird way, i dreamed about ordinary daily chores.
like brushing teeth, going to town, receiving mum's phone call, talking to tzuch.
till the point that i am confused about what really happened, and what did not.
did i run out of toothpaste?
did i talk to mum that day?
did i eat chicken for dinner?
to be honest, i am not sure at all.
so if i did promise to do something, and i forgot about it.
forgive me.
i am temporarily shut down for conscious actions.
currently still in my la-la land. hopefully it won't turn out to be a horrible nightmare tomorrow and thursday.
and in a very weird way, i dreamed about ordinary daily chores.
like brushing teeth, going to town, receiving mum's phone call, talking to tzuch.
till the point that i am confused about what really happened, and what did not.
did i run out of toothpaste?
did i talk to mum that day?
did i eat chicken for dinner?
to be honest, i am not sure at all.
so if i did promise to do something, and i forgot about it.
forgive me.
i am temporarily shut down for conscious actions.
currently still in my la-la land. hopefully it won't turn out to be a horrible nightmare tomorrow and thursday.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
examine examination
someone please tell me that exams are not at all important.
and it's absolutely fine to walk into the exam hall with my mind totally blank.
it's just a tiny little part of our life, and no one cares about it really.
all i need to do is to attend the exams, to write something (anything), and to walk out.
and then i deserve a good rest and a very nice break.
health matters most. happiness matters even more.
who cares about grades?
oh please. please. please.
and it's absolutely fine to walk into the exam hall with my mind totally blank.
it's just a tiny little part of our life, and no one cares about it really.
all i need to do is to attend the exams, to write something (anything), and to walk out.
and then i deserve a good rest and a very nice break.
health matters most. happiness matters even more.
who cares about grades?
oh please. please. please.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Time is money...
It's time to get a new watch!!
God. This is getting worse.
My cravings for fashion items have gone from pieces of garments, which are still affordable, to the more luxurious watches.
OK. Do I need a watch?
Immediate response: Yes I do!!!!
Rationalized response: No, I don't need a watch. I have skinny wrists, so watches look ugly on me.
Counter response: Well, it depends. There are watches that are tiny and elegant.
Counter-counter response: Tiny and elegant sound expensive. I REPEAT. I DO NOT NEED A WATCH.
U sure?
Watch this!
** After watching**
Materialistic Devil: OMG! I love the D-light!!! It's just too cool that the numbers are actually appearing on the crystals! I want this!!
Frugal angel: But well. That's is WAY too expensive.
Materialistic Devil: Then take a look at these!!
Frugal Angel: Sigh~~ I have to admit that I actually tried the black Octea once. And it looks perfect on me. But.. but...but...despite it being pretty stylish, it couldn't go with elegant dresses. HA! I've got a point!
Materialistic Devil: That's a very good point indeed. You have to get one which goes well with both elegant dresses and daily clothes. TADA! (kindly sponsored by Tada radio. :p)
OK. I can always be a materialistic angel.
p.s. this post indicates no immediate intention of getting one of those Swarovski watches, though admittedly, there is a slight tendency to do so.
God. This is getting worse.
My cravings for fashion items have gone from pieces of garments, which are still affordable, to the more luxurious watches.
OK. Do I need a watch?
Immediate response: Yes I do!!!!
Rationalized response: No, I don't need a watch. I have skinny wrists, so watches look ugly on me.
Counter response: Well, it depends. There are watches that are tiny and elegant.
Counter-counter response: Tiny and elegant sound expensive. I REPEAT. I DO NOT NEED A WATCH.
U sure?
Watch this!
** After watching**
Materialistic Devil: OMG! I love the D-light!!! It's just too cool that the numbers are actually appearing on the crystals! I want this!!
Frugal angel: But well. That's is WAY too expensive.
Materialistic Devil: Then take a look at these!!
Frugal Angel: Sigh~~ I have to admit that I actually tried the black Octea once. And it looks perfect on me. But.. but...but...despite it being pretty stylish, it couldn't go with elegant dresses. HA! I've got a point!
Materialistic Devil: That's a very good point indeed. You have to get one which goes well with both elegant dresses and daily clothes. TADA! (kindly sponsored by Tada radio. :p)
OK. I can always be a materialistic angel.
p.s. this post indicates no immediate intention of getting one of those Swarovski watches, though admittedly, there is a slight tendency to do so.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Finally some maths brain cells in my head
Today, I did my first maths paper after three years of not touching a calculator.
Just to make it sound more impressive, I did my first Cambridge maths paper today!
Yes, that's better.
And I think I did pretty well. Hehe.
You couldn't imagine how much effort I had put in just for this paper.
I constantly bugged my supervisor, did all the past years (and did them all over again before exams), read the textbooks, asked the engineers.
I even wrote down notes like:
1. 1 billion - 9 zeros, 1 million - 6 zeros.
2. Draw the diagram with pencil, make it at least half a page.
3. Double check the answers.
...
...
...
20. Look at your calculator while typing in the figures. DUH.
Now you can imagine how nervous I was before my exams.
I couldn't even sleep the night before.
Well that usually happen. Because I never sleep the night before exams.
But this time I made a point to have a full 8-hours sleep so that I can have an effective, and hopefully a mathematically-effective brain during the exams.
Yet still, I couldn't sleep -.-
But it's all worth the effort.
YEAH!
YEAH YEAH!
YEAH YEAH YEAH!
Just one thing.
Because I have put in extreme effort in this paper.
I kind of seriously neglect the other two papers.
And I mean SERIOUSLY, chronically neglect the other two papers.
Now I need to cover four subjects in 6 days.
Wish me luck.
As I need it a lot.
God.
Please grant me photographic memory.
Just for 6 days.
And I don't mind paying.
Just to make it sound more impressive, I did my first Cambridge maths paper today!
Yes, that's better.
And I think I did pretty well. Hehe.
You couldn't imagine how much effort I had put in just for this paper.
I constantly bugged my supervisor, did all the past years (and did them all over again before exams), read the textbooks, asked the engineers.
I even wrote down notes like:
1. 1 billion - 9 zeros, 1 million - 6 zeros.
2. Draw the diagram with pencil, make it at least half a page.
3. Double check the answers.
...
...
...
20. Look at your calculator while typing in the figures. DUH.
Now you can imagine how nervous I was before my exams.
I couldn't even sleep the night before.
Well that usually happen. Because I never sleep the night before exams.
But this time I made a point to have a full 8-hours sleep so that I can have an effective, and hopefully a mathematically-effective brain during the exams.
Yet still, I couldn't sleep -.-
But it's all worth the effort.
YEAH!
YEAH YEAH!
YEAH YEAH YEAH!
Just one thing.
Because I have put in extreme effort in this paper.
I kind of seriously neglect the other two papers.
And I mean SERIOUSLY, chronically neglect the other two papers.
Now I need to cover four subjects in 6 days.
Wish me luck.
As I need it a lot.
God.
Please grant me photographic memory.
Just for 6 days.
And I don't mind paying.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
我在戏言
这个世界就像它的自转一样。
有时温暖，有时黑暗。
人生的起落在模仿着四季的变换。
对错是非就像海和陆的界限一样。
有时涨潮，有时退潮。
沙滩上留下的永远是一条模糊不清的线。
惊喜就像天边的一道彩虹。
可遇不可求。
却会慢慢的，渐渐地淡去，不见。
挫折就像是突如其来的风暴。
想不到，也逃不掉。
但有一天会回归平静的。
事情总会回到原点。
老年会像小孩一样。
离去就像来到一样。
开心会伤心，悲伤会释怀。
好的会变坏，坏的会还好。
你说是有一种强大的力量在玩弄？
还是冥冥中注定？
或根本就是一种自然的规律？
你说是人定就能胜天？
承受因果报应算是人为吗？
那渺小而好强的我们该如何是好？
就像妈妈说的那样吧。
人在高处的时候，要谦卑。
因为我们会有倒下的一刻。
人在活着的时候，要珍惜。
因为我们会有消失的一天。
人在呼吸的时候，要开怀。
因为我们既然来到了这莫名其妙的鬼世界，就开怀大笑吧！
难道那不像是一场惹人发笑的闹剧吗？
看多了，会了解的。
了解了，会微笑的。
看戏吧。作戏吧。
既然结局不由得你去决定，就选个角色来扮演吧。
不管在何时退下舞台，尽情的发挥演绎吧。
谢幕时，笑着哭着感动着遗憾着挣扎着不舍着还是麻木着，
我们都将戏演完了。
不好吗？
有时温暖，有时黑暗。
人生的起落在模仿着四季的变换。
对错是非就像海和陆的界限一样。
有时涨潮，有时退潮。
沙滩上留下的永远是一条模糊不清的线。
惊喜就像天边的一道彩虹。
可遇不可求。
却会慢慢的，渐渐地淡去，不见。
挫折就像是突如其来的风暴。
想不到，也逃不掉。
但有一天会回归平静的。
事情总会回到原点。
老年会像小孩一样。
离去就像来到一样。
开心会伤心，悲伤会释怀。
好的会变坏，坏的会还好。
你说是有一种强大的力量在玩弄？
还是冥冥中注定？
或根本就是一种自然的规律？
你说是人定就能胜天？
承受因果报应算是人为吗？
那渺小而好强的我们该如何是好？
就像妈妈说的那样吧。
人在高处的时候，要谦卑。
因为我们会有倒下的一刻。
人在活着的时候，要珍惜。
因为我们会有消失的一天。
人在呼吸的时候，要开怀。
因为我们既然来到了这莫名其妙的鬼世界，就开怀大笑吧！
难道那不像是一场惹人发笑的闹剧吗？
看多了，会了解的。
了解了，会微笑的。
看戏吧。作戏吧。
既然结局不由得你去决定，就选个角色来扮演吧。
不管在何时退下舞台，尽情的发挥演绎吧。
谢幕时，笑着哭着感动着遗憾着挣扎着不舍着还是麻木着，
我们都将戏演完了。
不好吗？
Sunday, April 12, 2009
I dare you to finish this.
1. I am bored with my revision. So I decided to write something.
2. I have no idea what to write yet. Because for the past three weeks (until now), my life is pretty much about studies. Unless you are interested in portfolio analysis, accounting statements, market structure, linear programming.......
3. *yawn* You see. Not interested right? Let me think of something else.
4. Oh yea, I did something sinful today. I watched 'The Confessions of Shopaholic' movie. I am supposed to watch it with Chien Fen. But blame the exams and blame Danny. He tempted me by streaming it right in front of me. When I was presented with a choice of 'economics revision' and 'watch a movie', I followed the devil in my heart. *everyone would right??! not really, esp when exams is 8 days away*
5. So sorry, Chien Fen....but just to make you feel better. I watched the obviously pirated version with shadows of people constantly appearing on the screen. And somehow the conversations do not match their actions. Yes, it is that lousy. Serve me right. Karma.
6. Btw, Becky Bloomwood in that show is exactly like what I imagine she would be. But I prefer Luke Brandon in the book. OOOOooooo Luke Brandon - that successful, smart, rich and handsome (not very sure about this - he MUST be) Luke Brandon. He has some kind of rugged look in the show, maybe because he is playing as an editor in the show rather than an owner of a PR company. I want him clean, not rugged.
7. After this, I am going to finish up the 'Contestable market' bit. And hopefully the past years for regressions.
8. Just for your information, it is 4.41 am in the morning now.
9. Yes I am a last minuter.
10. Yes it serves me right.
11. But no, I am not going to change that.
12. Because I enjoy the pressure.
13. And I enjoy the free time before that.
14. For superstitous reason, I am not going to write anything for this number.
15. Finally, I hope grandma will get well soon. I am very worried about her.
I miss her Lo Ak (teochew braised duck), Teochew Kueh (pink cake with glutinous rice in it), Gulai (curry with coconut milk), Char Qi (Teochew style fried crab), He Mui (fish porridge).
Now I know where my family get that picky tastebuds from.
God. I pray for her good health.
16. Final-finally, I urge for everyone to take care of their health. It is like air, we tend to ignore it when it is of vital importance for us to love and to achieve anything in life.
Tell me about it. It's now 4.56am.
2. I have no idea what to write yet. Because for the past three weeks (until now), my life is pretty much about studies. Unless you are interested in portfolio analysis, accounting statements, market structure, linear programming.......
3. *yawn* You see. Not interested right? Let me think of something else.
4. Oh yea, I did something sinful today. I watched 'The Confessions of Shopaholic' movie. I am supposed to watch it with Chien Fen. But blame the exams and blame Danny. He tempted me by streaming it right in front of me. When I was presented with a choice of 'economics revision' and 'watch a movie', I followed the devil in my heart. *everyone would right??! not really, esp when exams is 8 days away*
5. So sorry, Chien Fen....but just to make you feel better. I watched the obviously pirated version with shadows of people constantly appearing on the screen. And somehow the conversations do not match their actions. Yes, it is that lousy. Serve me right. Karma.
6. Btw, Becky Bloomwood in that show is exactly like what I imagine she would be. But I prefer Luke Brandon in the book. OOOOooooo Luke Brandon - that successful, smart, rich and handsome (not very sure about this - he MUST be) Luke Brandon. He has some kind of rugged look in the show, maybe because he is playing as an editor in the show rather than an owner of a PR company. I want him clean, not rugged.
7. After this, I am going to finish up the 'Contestable market' bit. And hopefully the past years for regressions.
8. Just for your information, it is 4.41 am in the morning now.
9. Yes I am a last minuter.
10. Yes it serves me right.
11. But no, I am not going to change that.
12. Because I enjoy the pressure.
13. And I enjoy the free time before that.
14. For superstitous reason, I am not going to write anything for this number.
15. Finally, I hope grandma will get well soon. I am very worried about her.
I miss her Lo Ak (teochew braised duck), Teochew Kueh (pink cake with glutinous rice in it), Gulai (curry with coconut milk), Char Qi (Teochew style fried crab), He Mui (fish porridge).
Now I know where my family get that picky tastebuds from.
God. I pray for her good health.
16. Final-finally, I urge for everyone to take care of their health. It is like air, we tend to ignore it when it is of vital importance for us to love and to achieve anything in life.
Tell me about it. It's now 4.56am.
Take a break!
Whoa!! Shuang!
Two of my favorite voices in one song.
I couldn't wish for more.
Fang Da Tong 方大同 and Xiao Jing Teng 萧敬腾 :)
It's so funny that Xiao wore the same specs as Fang.
And the way they said '很棒很棒' after they finished the song.
Coming up next is YOGA!!! and Fang Da Tong.
To my surprise, Ah May was the host!! OMG!
I want to meet Yoga too............and I want him to sing duet with Fang Da Tong in front of me..............
Why am I struggling on these stupid regression equations, wholly beseiged by piles of books and papers??!
Qian,qian.
Now you work very very hard.
Then one day you will be able to own a successful fashion label.
'So that' you can invite artists as your brand spokesmen!!
Umph! Yes mam! what a motivation -.-
So back to work.
8.35am in the morning.
Considering the fact that I haven't slept for the night, this is a really good wake up call!
Back to maths...gosh~~~
How am I going to do finance after this...
Two of my favorite voices in one song.
I couldn't wish for more.
Fang Da Tong 方大同 and Xiao Jing Teng 萧敬腾 :)
It's so funny that Xiao wore the same specs as Fang.
And the way they said '很棒很棒' after they finished the song.
Coming up next is YOGA!!! and Fang Da Tong.
To my surprise, Ah May was the host!! OMG!
I want to meet Yoga too............and I want him to sing duet with Fang Da Tong in front of me..............
Why am I struggling on these stupid regression equations, wholly beseiged by piles of books and papers??!
Qian,qian.
Now you work very very hard.
Then one day you will be able to own a successful fashion label.
'So that' you can invite artists as your brand spokesmen!!
Umph! Yes mam! what a motivation -.-
So back to work.
8.35am in the morning.
Considering the fact that I haven't slept for the night, this is a really good wake up call!
Back to maths...gosh~~~
How am I going to do finance after this...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
爸爸的女儿
当有了梦想时，人是会恐惧的。
会成功吗？真的行吗？
就像看不见眼前的一切，不断地往前走。
是无底的悬崖，还是往天堂的道路，并没有人知道。
现在才知道，企业家实在很了不起。
他们不仅仅是一群有眼光和魄力的人。
他们有一种不怀疑自己的自信，就算全世界看小你，你也不能看小自己。
他们有一种不畏惧失败的勇气，就算是迷茫慌乱，也得站起来走下去。
他们的行为在很多人眼中是疯狂的，是欠缺考虑的。
其实，我想他们和别人一样，是有考虑的，而且考虑得更多。
分别就是，别人在考虑的过程中，会被害怕惶恐没自信打消了念头。
而他们却相信自己有战胜未知的能力。
奇怪的是这种极度自我的人还得有时刻自省的能力，不断地进步创新，才不会被时代被自己淘汰。
他们会聆听，会分析，会不断不断地下定论然后推翻自己。
错了就改，不会就学，学了再学。
就像一个不断吸水的海绵，就像一杯倒不满的杯子。
白日梦和成功真的只有一线之差。
从小爸爸在吃饭也好，车上也好，常常都会告诉我们他一些小时候的故事。
看见任何事情，他都会分析给我们听。
他会问我们，你觉得我们要在这里开店吗？看看它的停车场有多大吧？
他会拿着家里的设计图告诉我们，这是厕所，这是房间，还要全家人陪他到工地里看人如何打地基。
他会在我们很想看连续剧的当头，硬要我们上网选择自己的洗脸盆。-.-"
但这一切是有玄机的 - 洗脸盆真的是一门学问。
还记得小时候我们兄弟姐妹几人都会紧张兮兮的帮爸爸‘观察员工’。
但爸爸总是在我们打完小报告之后告诉我们有些事情是要看大局的。
他从来都不会因为自己是老板，而摆出一副老板款，大摇大摆地任拿冰淇淋，也规定我们一定要付钱。
我问他‘你不是老板吗？’
他回答‘公司是有系统的。公司帮我赚了那么多钱，何必去拿这些小便宜呢？员工会怎么看我呢？
妈妈告诉我‘做大事的人，心胸一定要宽广，眼光一定要放远。’
那是100%正确的。
他自小就在海边捕鱼，并没有受过高等教育。
但在马来西亚还不流行bodyshop的body scrub时，他就已经在海边用沙磨身体。
当马来西亚还用这小小的mp3时，他就到美国买了一个超级大的ipod给我。
当时我告诉他‘这么大，怎么用啊？’
他说，‘不是有一个架子吗？架在裤腰那里啊！这么棒的东西，谁要放在口袋里啊？'
当时听了我哑口无言，现在回想也哑口无言。
前者是因为不明白，后者是因为明白了。
我想我会克服恐惧的。
只因为我是爸爸的女儿。
会成功吗？真的行吗？
就像看不见眼前的一切，不断地往前走。
是无底的悬崖，还是往天堂的道路，并没有人知道。
现在才知道，企业家实在很了不起。
他们不仅仅是一群有眼光和魄力的人。
他们有一种不怀疑自己的自信，就算全世界看小你，你也不能看小自己。
他们有一种不畏惧失败的勇气，就算是迷茫慌乱，也得站起来走下去。
他们的行为在很多人眼中是疯狂的，是欠缺考虑的。
其实，我想他们和别人一样，是有考虑的，而且考虑得更多。
分别就是，别人在考虑的过程中，会被害怕惶恐没自信打消了念头。
而他们却相信自己有战胜未知的能力。
奇怪的是这种极度自我的人还得有时刻自省的能力，不断地进步创新，才不会被时代被自己淘汰。
他们会聆听，会分析，会不断不断地下定论然后推翻自己。
错了就改，不会就学，学了再学。
就像一个不断吸水的海绵，就像一杯倒不满的杯子。
白日梦和成功真的只有一线之差。
从小爸爸在吃饭也好，车上也好，常常都会告诉我们他一些小时候的故事。
看见任何事情，他都会分析给我们听。
他会问我们，你觉得我们要在这里开店吗？看看它的停车场有多大吧？
他会拿着家里的设计图告诉我们，这是厕所，这是房间，还要全家人陪他到工地里看人如何打地基。
他会在我们很想看连续剧的当头，硬要我们上网选择自己的洗脸盆。-.-"
但这一切是有玄机的 - 洗脸盆真的是一门学问。
还记得小时候我们兄弟姐妹几人都会紧张兮兮的帮爸爸‘观察员工’。
但爸爸总是在我们打完小报告之后告诉我们有些事情是要看大局的。
他从来都不会因为自己是老板，而摆出一副老板款，大摇大摆地任拿冰淇淋，也规定我们一定要付钱。
我问他‘你不是老板吗？’
他回答‘公司是有系统的。公司帮我赚了那么多钱，何必去拿这些小便宜呢？员工会怎么看我呢？
妈妈告诉我‘做大事的人，心胸一定要宽广，眼光一定要放远。’
那是100%正确的。
他自小就在海边捕鱼，并没有受过高等教育。
但在马来西亚还不流行bodyshop的body scrub时，他就已经在海边用沙磨身体。
当马来西亚还用这小小的mp3时，他就到美国买了一个超级大的ipod给我。
当时我告诉他‘这么大，怎么用啊？’
他说，‘不是有一个架子吗？架在裤腰那里啊！这么棒的东西，谁要放在口袋里啊？'
当时听了我哑口无言，现在回想也哑口无言。
前者是因为不明白，后者是因为明白了。
我想我会克服恐惧的。
只因为我是爸爸的女儿。
Monday, April 6, 2009
May everday be Mayday :)
Yihui, you better make it to Mayday's concert in Australia.
Otherwise, I will not forgive you.
Keke..just joking.
Just that Mayday's concert is d B-E-S-T BEST!!!!
I watched so many of their concerts online.
And if I am going to go for one, I wouldn't know which one to pick at all. Each and every single one is just too good.
So..please go.......
Everytime I think of the fact they knew each other since high school, it reminds me of high school too.
We used to sing lots of Mayday's songs back then in high school. '恋爱-I-N-G, Happy-I-N-G'
Their songs give people courage to stand up from where they fell, make an ordinary person feel special and belonged. They cheer you up, make you high and tell you that despite all bad things happened in life, you are never alone.
This is Mayday! If you start to know them, they are just like a close friend of yours - they understand.
These are some of their concert's clips.Both are not the best part of that concert. I simply love the songs most!
Argghh..
I wish I am a kangaroo now.
Wait.
Kangaroo is forbidden from concerts.
OK. I wish I am Yihui now.
Otherwise, I will not forgive you.
Keke..just joking.
Just that Mayday's concert is d B-E-S-T BEST!!!!
I watched so many of their concerts online.
And if I am going to go for one, I wouldn't know which one to pick at all. Each and every single one is just too good.
So..please go.......
Everytime I think of the fact they knew each other since high school, it reminds me of high school too.
We used to sing lots of Mayday's songs back then in high school. '恋爱-I-N-G, Happy-I-N-G'
Their songs give people courage to stand up from where they fell, make an ordinary person feel special and belonged. They cheer you up, make you high and tell you that despite all bad things happened in life, you are never alone.
This is Mayday! If you start to know them, they are just like a close friend of yours - they understand.
These are some of their concert's clips.Both are not the best part of that concert. I simply love the songs most!
Argghh..
I wish I am a kangaroo now.
Wait.
Kangaroo is forbidden from concerts.
OK. I wish I am Yihui now.
悬崖
Recently, I love this song very much.
再一步 爱就会粉身碎骨
坠入 无尽的孤独
世界太冷酷 梦太投入
早习惯不能回头的付出
风在哭 当我走到悬崖 停驻
发觉 泪也有温度
生命太短促 痛太清楚
才让你 让我 爱到无退路
我不管爱落向何处
我只求今生今世共度
天已荒 海已枯
心留一片土
连泪水都能灌溉这幸福
我不管爱葬身何处
我只求陪你直到末路
月已残 灯已尽
夜黑人模糊
这一生因为爱你才清楚
作曲：季中平
作词：许常德
演唱人：齐秦
p.s.因为听太多次了，不自觉地发现了一个小毛病。‘崖’念ya，但齐秦念ai，虽然我不太清楚正确的念法。天啊！我的中文到哪里去了？
作曲：季中平
作词：许常德
演唱人：齐秦
p.s.因为听太多次了，不自觉地发现了一个小毛病。‘崖’念ya，但齐秦念ai，虽然我不太清楚正确的念法。天啊！我的中文到哪里去了？
是敌是友
天蠍座的我是爱恨分明的。
在我心里只有两张清单-我的朋友和我的敌人。
我可以为朋友付出一切，不求回报的付出一切。
但对不起，一次的背叛足以让你成为我的敌人。
我或许会报复。
但肯定的是我会很不在乎。
就像这人在世界上消失了一样，与我无关。
有人认为，这样子树敌不是很辛苦吗？
老实说，我真的有尝试与伤害我的人做朋友。
但那对我而言，很痛苦。
我不买‘人人是朋友’这句话。
因为世界上有太多持有相反立场的人，有太多自私的人。
虽然事情很多时候都有灰色地带。
所以我可能会原谅了解‘敌人’的做法，但在是朋友是敌人这块上，是很清楚的。
所以我厌恶一些‘假似朋友，但其实是敌人’的人。
更厌恶‘明明是敌人，却事后当没一回事一样的做朋友’。
也不喜欢一些两边倒的墙头草，因为他们连想做朋友还是敌人的心都弄不清楚。
对，因为我想保护自己，更想保护我爱的人，所以我选择记下。
我只有一颗真心，如果你嫌真心不够，那我对你而言是不够的。
这是我的座右铭。
所以，是朋友是敌人，请完完全全的选择，明明白白的告知。
这样，我会坦然些。
在我心里只有两张清单-我的朋友和我的敌人。
我可以为朋友付出一切，不求回报的付出一切。
但对不起，一次的背叛足以让你成为我的敌人。
我或许会报复。
但肯定的是我会很不在乎。
就像这人在世界上消失了一样，与我无关。
有人认为，这样子树敌不是很辛苦吗？
老实说，我真的有尝试与伤害我的人做朋友。
但那对我而言，很痛苦。
我不买‘人人是朋友’这句话。
因为世界上有太多持有相反立场的人，有太多自私的人。
虽然事情很多时候都有灰色地带。
所以我可能会原谅了解‘敌人’的做法，但在是朋友是敌人这块上，是很清楚的。
所以我厌恶一些‘假似朋友，但其实是敌人’的人。
更厌恶‘明明是敌人，却事后当没一回事一样的做朋友’。
也不喜欢一些两边倒的墙头草，因为他们连想做朋友还是敌人的心都弄不清楚。
对，因为我想保护自己，更想保护我爱的人，所以我选择记下。
我只有一颗真心，如果你嫌真心不够，那我对你而言是不够的。
这是我的座右铭。
所以，是朋友是敌人，请完完全全的选择，明明白白的告知。
这样，我会坦然些。
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Shout out for Yihui!!!!!
Last night, I was listening to the online Tada Radio Station!!
(by the Chinese Music Group, University of Melbourne)
Because Yihui is one of the DJs!
Her show 叫我DJ！is showing every Friday.
She will be sharing the latest and nicest mandarin songs and news!
I couldn't stop listening to it because the song mix is good, the words are fun and inspiring.
There are many creative sessions like finding out what's wrong with the song or similar songs in the market or the meaning of the newest hitto term used by Japan and Taiwan.
There are many other shows by other DJs as well.
Like news/info session in Cantonese, hit chart for all English, Mandarin and Cantonese songs, a show about travelling in English, and another mandarin session about fashion and love etc.
How to listen to it??
It is simple.
You can either stream it online.
But I find it better to download to my itunes.
You simply need to subscribe - and it's free!!!
For more information: visit http://tada-radio.com/
Why isn't there a Chinese Music Group in Cambridge??! Hmmmm..
Can't wait for next friday!
(by the Chinese Music Group, University of Melbourne)
Because Yihui is one of the DJs!
Her show 叫我DJ！is showing every Friday.
She will be sharing the latest and nicest mandarin songs and news!
I couldn't stop listening to it because the song mix is good, the words are fun and inspiring.
There are many creative sessions like finding out what's wrong with the song or similar songs in the market or the meaning of the newest hitto term used by Japan and Taiwan.
There are many other shows by other DJs as well.
Like news/info session in Cantonese, hit chart for all English, Mandarin and Cantonese songs, a show about travelling in English, and another mandarin session about fashion and love etc.
How to listen to it??
It is simple.
You can either stream it online.
But I find it better to download to my itunes.
You simply need to subscribe - and it's free!!!
For more information: visit http://tada-radio.com/
Why isn't there a Chinese Music Group in Cambridge??! Hmmmm..
Can't wait for next friday!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Why do you dry your chopping board under the sun?
There were lots of things that I didn't understand when I was young.
But now as I grow, I start to get an idea of what's happening.
I used to wonder why my maid dried the wooden chopping board under the sun.
Until today Alison told me that our wooden chopping board is molding.
Then I know why.
I used to wonder why mum bought toothbrushes in bulk. Toothbrush is meant to last for long.
Until I come overseas, and I get to buy my own toothbrushes.
Then I know why.
I used to wonder why my maid kept scolding us for changing our clothes so frequently.
Until I wash my own clothes and taste the trouble of ironing it.
Then I know why.
I used to wonder why my mum was so frustrated when we didn't go down immediately for dinner.
Until I prepare my own dinner and experience nagging people to finish my heartfully-prepared food.
Then I know why.
As teenagers, we tend to think that we know better than adults.
No, we don't and we never will. Most of the times.
Now I finally get the meaning of the chinese idiom frequently used by adults 'young girl, we eat salt more than you eating rice' (even though there can be better description than salt and rice).
Or sayings like 'giving you advice is like putting money in your pocket - you will use it one day.'
Next time if you come across them telling their grandfather stories again.
It's OK if you don't understand.
Just listen.
But now as I grow, I start to get an idea of what's happening.
I used to wonder why my maid dried the wooden chopping board under the sun.
Until today Alison told me that our wooden chopping board is molding.
Then I know why.
I used to wonder why mum bought toothbrushes in bulk. Toothbrush is meant to last for long.
Until I come overseas, and I get to buy my own toothbrushes.
Then I know why.
I used to wonder why my maid kept scolding us for changing our clothes so frequently.
Until I wash my own clothes and taste the trouble of ironing it.
Then I know why.
I used to wonder why my mum was so frustrated when we didn't go down immediately for dinner.
Until I prepare my own dinner and experience nagging people to finish my heartfully-prepared food.
Then I know why.
As teenagers, we tend to think that we know better than adults.
No, we don't and we never will. Most of the times.
Now I finally get the meaning of the chinese idiom frequently used by adults 'young girl, we eat salt more than you eating rice' (even though there can be better description than salt and rice).
Or sayings like 'giving you advice is like putting money in your pocket - you will use it one day.'
Next time if you come across them telling their grandfather stories again.
It's OK if you don't understand.
Just listen.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Mount Everest
When I was on a train back to Cambridge, I overheard someone talking behind me, 'I want to climb the Mount Everest'.
MOUNT EVEREST??!!
Are you joking?? It could kill you...as in not many people can do that..come on...you must be kidding me..
That was my first reaction.
But on second thought, it wasn't that funny after all.
He sounded so certain and determined.
In fact, I am envious of him.
Come to think about it, he has something to work for and to look forward to.
He can shout it out loud and proud even though it sounds crazy to most people.
It is not wrong to dream. As long as you work for it.
MOUNT EVEREST??!!
Are you joking?? It could kill you...as in not many people can do that..come on...you must be kidding me..
That was my first reaction.
But on second thought, it wasn't that funny after all.
He sounded so certain and determined.
In fact, I am envious of him.
Come to think about it, he has something to work for and to look forward to.
He can shout it out loud and proud even though it sounds crazy to most people.
It is not wrong to dream. As long as you work for it.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Holy Saint
Everyone make mistakes.
Many repeat them.
This is perfectly normal.
I used to think that if someone did something wrong, I owed to him a responsibility to point it out and to correct it.
But pointing it out or correcting it can sometimes go beyond the tolerable limit to become disrespect or even judgmental.
I came by a chance to witness a mistake recently.
I observed.
Then I realised that those who pointed a finger at the wrongdoer are not necessarily angelic and righteous after all.
Some enjoy pointing out mistakes of others to self-assert their nobleness.
Some act out of concern but care more about their own feelings and perceptions instead of the offender's.
Some simply love to gossip about screwed-up people.
Undeniably, among the people who point a finger at the offender, there are some who truly care and intend to make him realise so that he will not repeat again.
However, there are many ways to do that.
The bottom line is to put yourself in the offender's shoes and to understand the fact that people make mistakes, people learn from it and people change.
So instead of focusing solely on how wrong he is, you tell him also the possibility of change and allow a chance for him to do so.
There is really a fine line between 'righteous' and 'judgmental', 'helpful' and 'nosy'.
If we are the victim, we have all the right to be mad.
But mind that it's something between us and the wrongdoer, being wronged doesn't give us any right to spread it out and to make it worse.
Well, of course we can bad-mouth and be revengeful.
The point is - don't play the role of an innocent victim while doing that.
If we are not the victim, we too have the right to gossip, to be unhelpful, to be a total bitch.
But for god's sake - don't act like a saint at the same time.
If we want to be a bitch. Do it in a bitchy way.
Because bitch with an angel outfit is just so wrong.
There is no saint in this world.
If we make not many mistakes so far, it's simply because we are lucky enough not to come across screwed up circumstances, or we are smart enough to avoid them. But being smart and careful doesn't make us holy.
By writing this, it sounds like I am pointing a finger at someone too.
No, to be honest, I have noone in my mind.
Wait, in fact, I have one person in my mind - and it's me.
I make mistakes. Tonnes of them.
So....
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Survive!
Had not been sleeping much for the past 10 days.
Finally got all my coursework done!!
I am so proud of myself.
Gosh ~ they almost kill me.
Please. Grant me a good mark. :)
Shall update soon.
Finally got all my coursework done!!
I am so proud of myself.
Gosh ~ they almost kill me.
Please. Grant me a good mark. :)
Shall update soon.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
再见
你问我害怕什么？
我害怕句号。
我害怕事情的结束。
以前到剑桥时，好像很不喜欢这里。
但三年的时间让我习惯了。
我习惯了课业，习惯了草坪，习惯了安静。
我开始觉得小小的房间很温暖，也觉得老老的建筑很慈祥。
更多的是，我习惯了大家。
在吃饭时谈生物，谈政治，谈经济，谈摄影。
天啊！就不能吃一餐饭吗？
但我习惯了，像是一种我们独有的模式。
平时，大家都几乎忙不过来，除了同科的都很少碰面。
但总有人记得某某的生日，总有email定聚餐地点，总有惊喜礼物。
有任何活动时，大家也会不约而同地出席。
因为稀有，所有我们更珍惜聚会。
碰面时都是开开心心的，你损损我，我亏亏你。
很难再找到这样的朋友吧。
对于他们每一位，我有难以言喻的敬佩。
每一位都有他们很令人欣赏的一面。
我想过十年，大家一定都很有成就吧。
我祝福你们。
我们都很不一样。
喜欢不一样的东西。
但我们却很相同。
都有一份对事情的坚持，付出，认真，不停学习的态度。
不过是投入的地方不一样而已。
人是奇怪的动物吧。
当身在其中，我们想快快结束，快快展开新的生活。
但事情到尾声时，又有万般的不舍。
很害怕这一切就要结束了。
我很怀念。真的很怀念。
当我说起‘寒窗十年苦’时，我想他们会很明白吧。
有些情谊是不会改变的。
至少我会努力让它不改变。
p.s. 倩芬看了这篇时应该会说：‘哇，这么得空啊，还有几个月呢，忙完考试才想吧！’ 哈哈！是的！课业无聊嘛。。。。现在就去睡觉，明天继续努力。：）
我害怕句号。
我害怕事情的结束。
以前到剑桥时，好像很不喜欢这里。
但三年的时间让我习惯了。
我习惯了课业，习惯了草坪，习惯了安静。
我开始觉得小小的房间很温暖，也觉得老老的建筑很慈祥。
更多的是，我习惯了大家。
在吃饭时谈生物，谈政治，谈经济，谈摄影。
天啊！就不能吃一餐饭吗？
但我习惯了，像是一种我们独有的模式。
平时，大家都几乎忙不过来，除了同科的都很少碰面。
但总有人记得某某的生日，总有email定聚餐地点，总有惊喜礼物。
有任何活动时，大家也会不约而同地出席。
因为稀有，所有我们更珍惜聚会。
碰面时都是开开心心的，你损损我，我亏亏你。
很难再找到这样的朋友吧。
对于他们每一位，我有难以言喻的敬佩。
每一位都有他们很令人欣赏的一面。
我想过十年，大家一定都很有成就吧。
我祝福你们。
我们都很不一样。
喜欢不一样的东西。
但我们却很相同。
都有一份对事情的坚持，付出，认真，不停学习的态度。
不过是投入的地方不一样而已。
人是奇怪的动物吧。
当身在其中，我们想快快结束，快快展开新的生活。
但事情到尾声时，又有万般的不舍。
很害怕这一切就要结束了。
我很怀念。真的很怀念。
当我说起‘寒窗十年苦’时，我想他们会很明白吧。
有些情谊是不会改变的。
至少我会努力让它不改变。
p.s. 倩芬看了这篇时应该会说：‘哇，这么得空啊，还有几个月呢，忙完考试才想吧！’ 哈哈！是的！课业无聊嘛。。。。现在就去睡觉，明天继续努力。：）
Cambridge MNight 2009
This is the Cambrige MNight 2009 Stranger Things Have Happened Here's opening dance.
From what I've heard, it is supposed to express the sense of detachment. :)
Here is the singing performance after intermission, by the 1st years and our beloved and very happening director Kenrick (the lead singer).
Can't wait for the committee to produce the DVD (hope there is one though)
I love the play very very much.
God I am going to miss Mnight.
From what I've heard, it is supposed to express the sense of detachment. :)
Here is the singing performance after intermission, by the 1st years and our beloved and very happening director Kenrick (the lead singer).
Can't wait for the committee to produce the DVD (hope there is one though)
I love the play very very much.
God I am going to miss Mnight.
还是老歌好
在欣赏林志炫演唱会的DVD时听到了这首歌。
我非常喜欢它的歌词 - 是我们很多很多人都无法意会的。
与你分享林志炫 - 给你一些不给一些
你时常看见 嘿
自己的微笑 挂在另一个人的嘴边
车窗外的风景 嘿
幻想中绵延 自己的倒影视而不见
你时常挥手 嘿
这漫长旅途中 像和无数自己说再见
遗憾凝成焦点 嘿
它占据你的眼 真实的画面 你让它褪远
生命它给你一些 不给一些
这些那些 自己才是考验
你在念着天边那座花园 我愿笑对眼前的莲
得与失都有祝福隐藏的脸 你还在等待永恒的容颜
我愿在每个平凡刹那里面 握住无限
我非常喜欢它的歌词 - 是我们很多很多人都无法意会的。
与你分享林志炫 - 给你一些不给一些
你时常看见 嘿
自己的微笑 挂在另一个人的嘴边
车窗外的风景 嘿
幻想中绵延 自己的倒影视而不见
你时常挥手 嘿
这漫长旅途中 像和无数自己说再见
遗憾凝成焦点 嘿
它占据你的眼 真实的画面 你让它褪远
生命它给你一些 不给一些
这些那些 自己才是考验
你在念着天边那座花园 我愿笑对眼前的莲
得与失都有祝福隐藏的脸 你还在等待永恒的容颜
我愿在每个平凡刹那里面 握住无限
Thursday, March 5, 2009
English
Danny's aunty sent this email across, and I find it interesting.
ONLY THE ENGLISH COULD HAVE INVENTED THIS LANGUAGE
We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,
But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Then shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim!
Let's face it - English is a crazy language.
There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger;
neither apple nor pine in pineapple...
English muffins weren't invented in England .
We take English for granted, but if we explore its paradoxes,
we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,
and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is that writers write but fingers don't fing,
grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham?
Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend.
If you have a bunch of odds and ends
and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?
Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend.
If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught?
If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
Sometimes I think all the folks who grew up speaking English
should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane.
In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital?
We ship by truck but send cargo by ship.
We have noses that run and feet that smell.
We park in a driveway and drive in a parkway.
And how can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same,
while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?
You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language
in which your house can burn up as it burns down,
in which you fill in a form by filling it out,
and in which an alarm goes off by going on.
And, in closing, if Father is Pop, how come Mother's not Mop?
AND IF PEOPLE FROM POLAND ARE CALLED POLES
THEN PEOPLE FROM HOLLAND SHOULD BE HOLES
AND THE GERMANS, GERMS
(no offence)
ONLY THE ENGLISH COULD HAVE INVENTED THIS LANGUAGE
We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,
But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Then shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim!
Let's face it - English is a crazy language.
There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger;
neither apple nor pine in pineapple...
English muffins weren't invented in England .
We take English for granted, but if we explore its paradoxes,
we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,
and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is that writers write but fingers don't fing,
grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham?
Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend.
If you have a bunch of odds and ends
and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?
Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend.
If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught?
If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
Sometimes I think all the folks who grew up speaking English
should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane.
In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital?
We ship by truck but send cargo by ship.
We have noses that run and feet that smell.
We park in a driveway and drive in a parkway.
And how can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same,
while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?
You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language
in which your house can burn up as it burns down,
in which you fill in a form by filling it out,
and in which an alarm goes off by going on.
And, in closing, if Father is Pop, how come Mother's not Mop?
AND IF PEOPLE FROM POLAND ARE CALLED POLES
THEN PEOPLE FROM HOLLAND SHOULD BE HOLES
AND THE GERMANS, GERMS
(no offence)
Shopaholic
Influenced by my very eng-lit friend Chien Fen, I am determined to read at least a couple of English novels.
So I walked into WHS Smith several weeks ago right before my fashion course.
After picking up some chocolate bars, I quickly browsed through the novel section.
Was very tempted to pick up 'Twilight' since my sisters were pretty crazy about it for quite some time, until 'The Devil Wears Prada' came into my sight.
Wait! That's my book isn't it?
I am attending a fashion course in five minutes time.
I should be reading something related to Prada or Gucci or Dolce & Gabbana.
Not Shakespeare or Michael Crichton (sadly he passed away in a battle against cancer)
So I took a quick look at the back of the book.
'Sassy, insightful and sooo Sex and the City'.
Alright! Sex and the City! That's it!
I walked to the till with a copy of 'The Devil Wears Prada' by Lauren Weisberger.
***
Again, I was standing right in front of WHS Smith at London King Cross yesterday.
Again, I was feeling like a literate - I have to read something while waiting for Danny.
But this time I am going to get something different.
More philosophical perhaps.
So I went straight to the top-selling chart.
These books should be good.
If not, they are at least popular.
Fiction? Nope.
Twilight...AGAIN?
Few weeks have passed, and it's still on the rack??!
One very cynical thought suddenly crept up on me - do they actually update their charts?
I think they do.
They should.
OK. Let's see.
Many eye-catching yellow labels sticking on the books, so yellow as if they are going to pop out any second - 'Buy one and get another at 1/2 price.'
This is one thing I like about England.
The musuems are free. The papers are free. Correction - some papers are free.
And now even the novels are on promotion.
How can it not be a civilised nation??!
OKOK.
About the 1/2 price thingy - it has nothing to do with civilization. I guess it's just one of the after effects of the economic crisis.
Hehe..but who cares?
Then I glanced through the titles, which I was supposed to do at the first place.
'Confessions of a Shopaholic'. OK no more 'fashion literature'.
Next.
'Shopaholic Ties the Knot'. What? Again?
Next.
'Shopaholic and Sister'.
Fine.....
This author must be really good, and rich of course. (provided that the chart is truthful though)
It is even made into a movie - it must be good then.
But I guess mostly because a part of me (I have to admit - a very big part of me) is very interested in this interesting shopaholic series of novels.
So here comes the very predictable ending - I bought two of the series.
And I finished one of them yesterday.
And IT'S SO GOOD.
I experienced most of the things she said - like got tricked into Spring bags and all sorts of promotional strategies. And all those excuses you came out to feel less guilty about buying something totally unnecessary.
***
Well I guess we should somehow get inspired after reading a novel.
So here you go - my inspirations:
First. I should go get the other books in the series.
I thought it should be inspirational??
Well, I've to say it's good market positioning. For very obvious reasons - targetting on shopaholics is always the right thing to do. And it's absolutely brilliant to write an entire series on it. Because shopaholics will ALWAYS come back for the next season. :)
- Right, I guess this is one good inspiration. -
Second. I am a shopaholic afterall.
- Sincere confession and realisation - very inspirational! -
Third. One great thing about being a shopaholic - I AM NOT AT ALL ALONE! :)
- Very very inspirational. keke. -
So what are you waiting for? Another thing on your shopping list:
Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella.
So I walked into WHS Smith several weeks ago right before my fashion course.
After picking up some chocolate bars, I quickly browsed through the novel section.
Was very tempted to pick up 'Twilight' since my sisters were pretty crazy about it for quite some time, until 'The Devil Wears Prada' came into my sight.
Wait! That's my book isn't it?
I am attending a fashion course in five minutes time.
I should be reading something related to Prada or Gucci or Dolce & Gabbana.
Not Shakespeare or Michael Crichton (sadly he passed away in a battle against cancer)
So I took a quick look at the back of the book.
'Sassy, insightful and sooo Sex and the City'.
Alright! Sex and the City! That's it!
I walked to the till with a copy of 'The Devil Wears Prada' by Lauren Weisberger.
***
Again, I was standing right in front of WHS Smith at London King Cross yesterday.
Again, I was feeling like a literate - I have to read something while waiting for Danny.
But this time I am going to get something different.
More philosophical perhaps.
So I went straight to the top-selling chart.
These books should be good.
If not, they are at least popular.
Fiction? Nope.
Twilight...AGAIN?
Few weeks have passed, and it's still on the rack??!
One very cynical thought suddenly crept up on me - do they actually update their charts?
I think they do.
They should.
OK. Let's see.
Many eye-catching yellow labels sticking on the books, so yellow as if they are going to pop out any second - 'Buy one and get another at 1/2 price.'
This is one thing I like about England.
The musuems are free. The papers are free. Correction - some papers are free.
And now even the novels are on promotion.
How can it not be a civilised nation??!
OKOK.
About the 1/2 price thingy - it has nothing to do with civilization. I guess it's just one of the after effects of the economic crisis.
Hehe..but who cares?
Then I glanced through the titles, which I was supposed to do at the first place.
'Confessions of a Shopaholic'. OK no more 'fashion literature'.
Next.
'Shopaholic Ties the Knot'. What? Again?
Next.
'Shopaholic and Sister'.
Fine.....
This author must be really good, and rich of course. (provided that the chart is truthful though)
It is even made into a movie - it must be good then.
But I guess mostly because a part of me (I have to admit - a very big part of me) is very interested in this interesting shopaholic series of novels.
So here comes the very predictable ending - I bought two of the series.
And I finished one of them yesterday.
And IT'S SO GOOD.
I experienced most of the things she said - like got tricked into Spring bags and all sorts of promotional strategies. And all those excuses you came out to feel less guilty about buying something totally unnecessary.
***
Well I guess we should somehow get inspired after reading a novel.
So here you go - my inspirations:
First. I should go get the other books in the series.
I thought it should be inspirational??
Well, I've to say it's good market positioning. For very obvious reasons - targetting on shopaholics is always the right thing to do. And it's absolutely brilliant to write an entire series on it. Because shopaholics will ALWAYS come back for the next season. :)
- Right, I guess this is one good inspiration. -
Second. I am a shopaholic afterall.
- Sincere confession and realisation - very inspirational! -
Third. One great thing about being a shopaholic - I AM NOT AT ALL ALONE! :)
- Very very inspirational. keke. -
So what are you waiting for? Another thing on your shopping list:
Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella.
Monday, March 2, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIN!!
To my always pretty and smart sister Wan Jin,
Unbelievable! She is now sixteen years old!
I can still remember her being that small little girl, who used to check every night if our house doors were locked; and that chi-cha-po who started talking at a relatively young age. ;)
But now she has grown into a beautiful young lady.
Wish you:
1. Score flying colours in your exams!!!
2. Enjoy your time in Young Enterprise and whatever commitments you are having!!
3. Stay happy, young, beautiful as always!!!
Wish you all the best my dear sister! Have a great year ahead!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Unbelievable! She is now sixteen years old!
I can still remember her being that small little girl, who used to check every night if our house doors were locked; and that chi-cha-po who started talking at a relatively young age. ;)
But now she has grown into a beautiful young lady.
Wish you:
1. Score flying colours in your exams!!!
2. Enjoy your time in Young Enterprise and whatever commitments you are having!!
3. Stay happy, young, beautiful as always!!!
Wish you all the best my dear sister! Have a great year ahead!
Friday, February 20, 2009
剪爱
Whenever I listen to this song, I cannot help but cry.
人变了心,言而无信.
人断了情,无谓伤心.
我一直聆听,
我闭上眼睛,
不敢看你的表情.
满天流星,无穷无尽,
我的眼泪擦不乾净,
所以绝口不提.
所以暗自反省.
终於,
我挣脱了爱情.
把爱,剪碎了随风吹向大海.
有许多事,
让泪水洗过更明白.
天真如我,
张开双手以为撑得住未来,
而谁担保爱永远不会染上尘埃.
把爱,剪碎了随风吹向大海.
越伤得深,
越明白爱要放得开.
是我不该,
怎么我会眷著你眷成依赖,
让浓情在转眼间变成了伤害.
我剪不碎旧日的动人情怀,
你看不出来我的无奈.
人变了心,言而无信.
人断了情,无谓伤心.
我一直聆听,
我闭上眼睛,
不敢看你的表情.
满天流星,无穷无尽,
我的眼泪擦不乾净,
所以绝口不提.
所以暗自反省.
终於,
我挣脱了爱情.
把爱,剪碎了随风吹向大海.
有许多事,
让泪水洗过更明白.
天真如我,
张开双手以为撑得住未来,
而谁担保爱永远不会染上尘埃.
把爱,剪碎了随风吹向大海.
越伤得深,
越明白爱要放得开.
是我不该,
怎么我会眷著你眷成依赖,
让浓情在转眼间变成了伤害.
我剪不碎旧日的动人情怀,
你看不出来我的无奈.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Dr. M's visit
Tun Mahathir visited Cambridge today.I have to admit that he is a very good politician and a man with charisma.
:)
Random peeks
Came across these random videos on youtube.
Our very professional photographer JinYang has filmed some of the Cambridge's events, and I realise it only now. LOL.
Malaysian Night 2007
Kenrick practising Malaysian Night 2007
New Year Gathering
Malaysian Food Feast
Last but not least, the coming Mnight trailer:
Missing them already. :(
Our very professional photographer JinYang has filmed some of the Cambridge's events, and I realise it only now. LOL.
Malaysian Night 2007
Kenrick practising Malaysian Night 2007
New Year Gathering
Malaysian Food Feast
Last but not least, the coming Mnight trailer:
Missing them already. :(
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
10 Recent Addictions
Recently I have developed some 'weird' addictions. Don't ask me why and how I caught up with them - because I have absolutely no idea..-.-
1. I enjoy staying up alone at night, sometimes even until 6am in the morning. Do nothing but to listen to different songs and to indulge in my own thoughts. Weird but I find songs nicer to hear when it is quiet at night.
2. I love to shop after lectures and during weird times like 5pm when the shops are about to close (those are times with least customers). After a long, stressful day, nothing beats a good evening retail therapy. :)
3. I youtube A LOT. It's like the hottest link in my browser now. I watch random series from U.S, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan or even China (yes China..I have just finished Justice Pao recently keke). But most of all, I love the Taiwanese entertainment and variety shows. I used to perceive them as 'shallow'. But I was SO WRONG - the hosts are simply hilarious.
4. I constantly check my email, almost every half an hour. It's like one weird habit I cannot help but to do it again and again. Am I nuts? Pretty much.
5. It is a must for me to check out the kitchen section whenever I walk into a departmental store. I even collect catalogues from Lakeland (retain chains selling household items). I guess pots and pans really help when it comes to fantasies for a warm, cozy home.
6. I read fashion magazines before sleep. But the thing is I always fall asleep even before I finish one damn article. Don't ask me why.
7. I love clementines/mandarin oranges. And now it seems like I am having a permanent sorethroat.
8. I read scripts of series online. Yes, no motion pictures, no sound effects, just the scripts. I find it the easiest way to learn English, especially in terms of daily conversations. This is the best excuse I can come out with so far.
9. I shop online nowadays. Albums, books or fashion items - just a few clicks and it will be right in your pigeon hole after a week. I am now very close to buying my groceries online.
10. Finally I drink Kopi O at night. Hmm..maybe that explains the staying up late bit. And it has to be that very specific brand - NanYang Kopi O from white coffee beans. YUM.
I couldn't help but to wonder: is England this bad that I have to come up with these obsessions just to ease out the boredom??!
1. I enjoy staying up alone at night, sometimes even until 6am in the morning. Do nothing but to listen to different songs and to indulge in my own thoughts. Weird but I find songs nicer to hear when it is quiet at night.
2. I love to shop after lectures and during weird times like 5pm when the shops are about to close (those are times with least customers). After a long, stressful day, nothing beats a good evening retail therapy. :)
3. I youtube A LOT. It's like the hottest link in my browser now. I watch random series from U.S, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan or even China (yes China..I have just finished Justice Pao recently keke). But most of all, I love the Taiwanese entertainment and variety shows. I used to perceive them as 'shallow'. But I was SO WRONG - the hosts are simply hilarious.
4. I constantly check my email, almost every half an hour. It's like one weird habit I cannot help but to do it again and again. Am I nuts? Pretty much.
5. It is a must for me to check out the kitchen section whenever I walk into a departmental store. I even collect catalogues from Lakeland (retain chains selling household items). I guess pots and pans really help when it comes to fantasies for a warm, cozy home.
6. I read fashion magazines before sleep. But the thing is I always fall asleep even before I finish one damn article. Don't ask me why.
7. I love clementines/mandarin oranges. And now it seems like I am having a permanent sorethroat.
8. I read scripts of series online. Yes, no motion pictures, no sound effects, just the scripts. I find it the easiest way to learn English, especially in terms of daily conversations. This is the best excuse I can come out with so far.
9. I shop online nowadays. Albums, books or fashion items - just a few clicks and it will be right in your pigeon hole after a week. I am now very close to buying my groceries online.
10. Finally I drink Kopi O at night. Hmm..maybe that explains the staying up late bit. And it has to be that very specific brand - NanYang Kopi O from white coffee beans. YUM.
I couldn't help but to wonder: is England this bad that I have to come up with these obsessions just to ease out the boredom??!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Gor Gor Leslie Cheung
Was watching Leslie Cheung's videos online.
He forever will be the one artist I respect most.
Came across this song by Leslie Cheung and other artists from Universal.
Got Wong Yew Meng as well!!! :)
p.s. I added one of my favorite songs by him in the playlist - 今生今世
Saturday, February 14, 2009
In my wildest dreams
1. I wish to publish a book.
Mainly photographs. About some unsung heroes in our lives.
They are not scientists who make great discoveries. They are not leaders of nations who tell people what to do. They are absolutely normal people, like you, like me; like a mother of four who raised her children well; like a grandfather who sacrificed his pension for kids' education fee; like a poor African child who managed to graduate from a local university.
Mainly because they accomplish the impossible in their lives. Even though the impossible, from many point of view, is not extraordinary. But to me, they are successful, in every way.
2. I wish to go for a very spontaneous trip.
Not knowing where am I going, not planning itinerary.
I think it would be fun to just go somewhere. No plans. No destination. It's like living life. You never know what will happen, where you will end up at. So why care so much about it? Experience every single moment. Make fun out of everything. Enjoy the process.
Because it really doesn't matter how many continents you have been to. Because travelling is never about 'conquering' the well-known destinations, or hitting some sort of target.
Just like life. It is not about achieving what people usually think you should achieve.
Go Paris - visit Eiffel Tower. Go New York - visit Statue of Liberty. Isn't that boring?
I remember most about the night when I stood at the balcony of the Empire State Building.
Not because of the silly, self-fulling thought of 'you see, I've been to New York'.
It's simply because I enjoy every single bit of it. The night view, the sky without stars and the cold wind.
To dream anything you want to dream. That is the beauty of human mind.
To do anything you want to do. That is the strength of human will.
To trust yourself and to test your limit. That is the courage to succeed.
Mainly photographs. About some unsung heroes in our lives.
They are not scientists who make great discoveries. They are not leaders of nations who tell people what to do. They are absolutely normal people, like you, like me; like a mother of four who raised her children well; like a grandfather who sacrificed his pension for kids' education fee; like a poor African child who managed to graduate from a local university.
Mainly because they accomplish the impossible in their lives. Even though the impossible, from many point of view, is not extraordinary. But to me, they are successful, in every way.
2. I wish to go for a very spontaneous trip.
Not knowing where am I going, not planning itinerary.
I think it would be fun to just go somewhere. No plans. No destination. It's like living life. You never know what will happen, where you will end up at. So why care so much about it? Experience every single moment. Make fun out of everything. Enjoy the process.
Because it really doesn't matter how many continents you have been to. Because travelling is never about 'conquering' the well-known destinations, or hitting some sort of target.
Just like life. It is not about achieving what people usually think you should achieve.
Go Paris - visit Eiffel Tower. Go New York - visit Statue of Liberty. Isn't that boring?
I remember most about the night when I stood at the balcony of the Empire State Building.
Not because of the silly, self-fulling thought of 'you see, I've been to New York'.
It's simply because I enjoy every single bit of it. The night view, the sky without stars and the cold wind.
To dream anything you want to dream. That is the beauty of human mind.
To do anything you want to do. That is the strength of human will.
To trust yourself and to test your limit. That is the courage to succeed.
Pure
On Valentine's Day, I asked Danny.
'Can you describe me in one word?'.
He thought for a while and came out with a rather surprising word 'pure'.
Yucks. OK. You all can stop vomitting now.
I know how people feel when someone starts to brag about herself being 'pure'.
But this is my blog - so who cares?
HAHAHA.
Bear with me. Just one more sentence.
His explained (I admit there is some paraphrasing here, but the general idea is there): 'Your love is pure and real. You get worried, you get mad, you care because you love. When you come to love, it's pure love.'
I have to say - I am impressed.
He actually knows me quite well. :p
Ok. Full stop.
The real story starts here.
He asked me, 'then what would you describe me in one word?'
After some thinking, I replied with a wide grin on my face.
'Pure.'
Hehe. I am serious k?
He is one person I know who has no bad intentions.
He has an amazing ability to never see the bad side in people.
I know him for three years and I never see him badmouth, or backstab, or deceive, or play dirty.
He never judge, never try to intrude the lives of others, never try to take the credits.
Never. Not even once.
He is just there, smiling, and be responsible for his own life.
His honesty is very funny when everytime he tries to lie, you can really tell.
And he never pretend, never try to put a mask on his face to be that someone else.
He just has that courage to reveal his true self in front of everybody.
Amazing isn't it?
He talks about his mistakes and his 'evil' plans (and it ceases to be evil when he openly talks about it).
He smiles and responds so naturally to everything.
I always call him 'mr. big kid'.
Because of his unstoppable curiosity in most things, even after many times of almost falling off the bike whenever he tries to do a stunt on it.
Because of his absolute confidence in being himself and his wonderful magic of rejecting pretense.
Mostly because of his innonence (sometimes it can be very 'noob' though, but what to do? :).
Pure innonence even after going through so many tough times in life.
Perhaps this is what got him through cancer.
- his untainted heart.
Pure. What a word. :)
'Can you describe me in one word?'.
He thought for a while and came out with a rather surprising word 'pure'.
Yucks. OK. You all can stop vomitting now.
I know how people feel when someone starts to brag about herself being 'pure'.
But this is my blog - so who cares?
HAHAHA.
Bear with me. Just one more sentence.
His explained (I admit there is some paraphrasing here, but the general idea is there): 'Your love is pure and real. You get worried, you get mad, you care because you love. When you come to love, it's pure love.'
I have to say - I am impressed.
He actually knows me quite well. :p
Ok. Full stop.
The real story starts here.
He asked me, 'then what would you describe me in one word?'
After some thinking, I replied with a wide grin on my face.
'Pure.'
Hehe. I am serious k?
He is one person I know who has no bad intentions.
He has an amazing ability to never see the bad side in people.
I know him for three years and I never see him badmouth, or backstab, or deceive, or play dirty.
He never judge, never try to intrude the lives of others, never try to take the credits.
Never. Not even once.
He is just there, smiling, and be responsible for his own life.
His honesty is very funny when everytime he tries to lie, you can really tell.
And he never pretend, never try to put a mask on his face to be that someone else.
He just has that courage to reveal his true self in front of everybody.
Amazing isn't it?
He talks about his mistakes and his 'evil' plans (and it ceases to be evil when he openly talks about it).
He smiles and responds so naturally to everything.
I always call him 'mr. big kid'.
Because of his unstoppable curiosity in most things, even after many times of almost falling off the bike whenever he tries to do a stunt on it.
Because of his absolute confidence in being himself and his wonderful magic of rejecting pretense.
Mostly because of his innonence (sometimes it can be very 'noob' though, but what to do? :).
Pure innonence even after going through so many tough times in life.
Perhaps this is what got him through cancer.
- his untainted heart.
Pure. What a word. :)
Yes
I used to be that person who always say 'yes' to everything.
But it got tiring in the end because I said 'yes' ALL THE TIME, even if I didn't want to.
And it got worse when I wasn't sure of what I really want anymore.
Often, you realised too, that people tend to take advantage on your inability to say 'no'.
Then I pushed myself into that 'no' era.
I said 'no' to things I wasn't up to.
And then I said 'no' to things I wasn't sure of.
And then I said 'no' to most things in life.
It became a habit.
I stopped to get involved or to commit.
Maybe because I perceived most people as trying to get something out of me.
Maybe because after a lot of resting, I resorted to life without much responsibilities and it was pretty difficult to walk out of that comfort zone.
Maybe because I was not engaged in things for quite a while and I was not sure if I am enough for anything anymore.
Today, I watched the show 'Yes Man'.
Funny. I see myself in that show. But the opposite version of it.
It reminded me of something I long forgotten.
Yes. Say yes.
'Yes' embraces possibilities.
'Yes' opens up doors.
You never know what's waiting for you if you don't step in and try.
Yes, it might turn out to be a really bad thing, but you learn and you experience.
Yes, it might be something very different from what you expect, but what's wrong with surprises?
Yes, it might be tiring, but at the very least, you open up your eyes and stretch out your arms and taste what's in life.
Don't restrict yourself. Don't close up the doors. Don't cut your wings off if you want to fly.
Yes.
But the trick is say yes only if you want to.
Not too sure?
Try it out then.
:)
p.s. I recalled back all the 'yes-es' I said previously. Somehow they turned out to be something good. I remembered last year I said 'yes' to help out with Malaysian Night when I was so busy (and I really wanted to say 'no'). And guess what? This year when I couldn't get my tickets, I got them as a favour in return for my 'yes'.
Trust me. It does lead to something good.
It really depends on how you define 'good' though. :p
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaming 'wow! what a ride!'.
I used to write this in my personal statement.
I guess I had a short-term memory lost. hehe.
But gratefully, it's all coming back again.
But it got tiring in the end because I said 'yes' ALL THE TIME, even if I didn't want to.
And it got worse when I wasn't sure of what I really want anymore.
Often, you realised too, that people tend to take advantage on your inability to say 'no'.
Then I pushed myself into that 'no' era.
I said 'no' to things I wasn't up to.
And then I said 'no' to things I wasn't sure of.
And then I said 'no' to most things in life.
It became a habit.
I stopped to get involved or to commit.
Maybe because I perceived most people as trying to get something out of me.
Maybe because after a lot of resting, I resorted to life without much responsibilities and it was pretty difficult to walk out of that comfort zone.
Maybe because I was not engaged in things for quite a while and I was not sure if I am enough for anything anymore.
Today, I watched the show 'Yes Man'.
Funny. I see myself in that show. But the opposite version of it.
It reminded me of something I long forgotten.
Yes. Say yes.
'Yes' embraces possibilities.
'Yes' opens up doors.
You never know what's waiting for you if you don't step in and try.
Yes, it might turn out to be a really bad thing, but you learn and you experience.
Yes, it might be something very different from what you expect, but what's wrong with surprises?
Yes, it might be tiring, but at the very least, you open up your eyes and stretch out your arms and taste what's in life.
Don't restrict yourself. Don't close up the doors. Don't cut your wings off if you want to fly.
Yes.
But the trick is say yes only if you want to.
Not too sure?
Try it out then.
:)
p.s. I recalled back all the 'yes-es' I said previously. Somehow they turned out to be something good. I remembered last year I said 'yes' to help out with Malaysian Night when I was so busy (and I really wanted to say 'no'). And guess what? This year when I couldn't get my tickets, I got them as a favour in return for my 'yes'.
Trust me. It does lead to something good.
It really depends on how you define 'good' though. :p
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaming 'wow! what a ride!'.
I used to write this in my personal statement.
I guess I had a short-term memory lost. hehe.
But gratefully, it's all coming back again.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire
Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old orphan from a slum of Mumbai, is one question away from winning 20 million rupees on India's version of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'
The question is 'How did Jamal do it?'
A. He cheated.
B. He was lucky.
C. He's a genius.
D. It is written.
The movie opens with this question.
***
'Slumdog Millionaire' by Danny Boyle is so far one of the best movies I've watched in my life.
Every once in a while, a seemingly ordinary film, with no famous cast and flying heroes, enters the theatre and takes the audiences by surprise.
'Slumdog Millionaire' makes me fall in love with movies all over again.
***
The plot is simply stunning.
It's about a story of a young man on India's version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'. It starts off with the police interrogating him for cheating in the show.
But soon the inspector and the audiences realise that he knew the answers for a reason.
Like the opening question to the movie, the four things - knowledge, tricks, luck and fate - which one is the answer to all the things happened in life?
It is a love story. But also a revelation of oppression, prejudices and economic exploitation in India, a hardcore brotherhood movie and a life examination.
To top it all, it has a nail-biting storyline that 'climaxes' till the very end - will he win the 20 million rupees?
Find it hard to believe?
***
Let's see the reviews:
* It's a Dickensian picture about a world rarely, if ever, seen in mainstream movies, a film that grabs us from the opening frame and doesn't let go until the credits roll at the end.
* It is drama, comedy, musical, thriller, love story, and more in one transcending, riveting story. It is life on celluloid and, easily, one of the best movies of the year.
* What Boyle has done is truly miraculous. He has turned a film about street life in Bombay into a visceral, genuine crowd-pleaser. And you will walk out of the movie theater feeling inspired and hopeful, knowing you've just seen something very special.
* "Slumdog Millionaire" is not to be missed. It is the best movie of the year. And it is, without any doubt, one of the ten best films of the decade.
I am not a big fan of prizes and awards, but (just in case you are one) it's worth mentioning this so that you know - Slumdog Millionaire won five Critics' Choice Award, four Golden Globes, and seven BAFTA Awards, including Best film and has been nominated for ten Academy Awards.
OK. I know most of you might have watch it since it was screening for quite a while.
But if you happen to not watch it yet - go watch it now.
'It is a masterpiece that not only leaves you smiling but counting the days until you can see it again.'
I can't agree more.
The question is 'How did Jamal do it?'
A. He cheated.
B. He was lucky.
C. He's a genius.
D. It is written.
The movie opens with this question.
***
'Slumdog Millionaire' by Danny Boyle is so far one of the best movies I've watched in my life.
Every once in a while, a seemingly ordinary film, with no famous cast and flying heroes, enters the theatre and takes the audiences by surprise.
'Slumdog Millionaire' makes me fall in love with movies all over again.
***
The plot is simply stunning.
It's about a story of a young man on India's version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'. It starts off with the police interrogating him for cheating in the show.
But soon the inspector and the audiences realise that he knew the answers for a reason.
Like the opening question to the movie, the four things - knowledge, tricks, luck and fate - which one is the answer to all the things happened in life?
It is a love story. But also a revelation of oppression, prejudices and economic exploitation in India, a hardcore brotherhood movie and a life examination.
To top it all, it has a nail-biting storyline that 'climaxes' till the very end - will he win the 20 million rupees?
Find it hard to believe?
***
Let's see the reviews:
* It's a Dickensian picture about a world rarely, if ever, seen in mainstream movies, a film that grabs us from the opening frame and doesn't let go until the credits roll at the end.
* It is drama, comedy, musical, thriller, love story, and more in one transcending, riveting story. It is life on celluloid and, easily, one of the best movies of the year.
* What Boyle has done is truly miraculous. He has turned a film about street life in Bombay into a visceral, genuine crowd-pleaser. And you will walk out of the movie theater feeling inspired and hopeful, knowing you've just seen something very special.
* "Slumdog Millionaire" is not to be missed. It is the best movie of the year. And it is, without any doubt, one of the ten best films of the decade.
I am not a big fan of prizes and awards, but (just in case you are one) it's worth mentioning this so that you know - Slumdog Millionaire won five Critics' Choice Award, four Golden Globes, and seven BAFTA Awards, including Best film and has been nominated for ten Academy Awards.
OK. I know most of you might have watch it since it was screening for quite a while.
But if you happen to not watch it yet - go watch it now.
'It is a masterpiece that not only leaves you smiling but counting the days until you can see it again.'
I can't agree more.
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