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Wednesday, 17 June 2009
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Renovation Works
Life will start once again on 5 July 2009.
Feel old. Lethargic. Senile.
Progression at a horrendous pace. Even I myself feel yucky.
My indulgence? Running.
10km at Saucony. 10km at Sundown Marathon.
Has already clocked 11km this week and it is only Wednesday.
Decontamination please.
Have I asked for this? Do I deserve this?
My favourite - Journey to the west.
My angst - Above All.
My solitude - Acceptance.
And it all goes down to - challenge. Facing challenges and being challenged.
How ironic.
Life will start once again on 5 July 2009.
Monday, 13 April 2009
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心跳。王力宏
It’s been such a long while since I am totally moved by a 王力宏 song…
想跟我吵架我没那麽无聊
不懂得道歉我没那麽聪明
好想要回到我们的原点
你又在哭泣我给不了安慰
我又在摇头有那麽点後悔
爱情的发展已难以回头却无法往前走
但身不由己出现在胸口两颗心能塞几个问号
爱让我们流多少眼泪
你的眼神充满美丽带走我的心跳
你的温柔如此靠近带走我的心跳
逆转时光到一开始能不能给一秒
等着哪一天你也想起
那悬在记忆中的美好
Sunday, 05 April 2009
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The Power of Technology
Yes, another relatively serious entry on my blog which makes me ponder, why can't I blog like WC with his craziness and contentment in life resonating within his entries? Anyway, just a form of reflection on how powerful Technology is nowadays. One of my favourite GP essay topics that I never fail to attempt. =) Let me see, maybe I should do this entry in the WC's manner. Here we go.......
Although we cannot take pictures in Esplanade Theatre, the power of INTERNET allows me to do otherwise and put such nice taken pictures on my blog.
"Kumar: Stripped Bare and Standing Up" (Esplanade Theatre - 20 March 2009 - 8pm)
Even if I did not bring my camera to the concert, I can still get nice photo with the help of someone's CAMERA.
JJ Concert (Singapore Indoor Stadium - 28 March 09)
HANDPHONE is only of benefits to me as it brings me closer to my friends, be it an overseas SMS, a Good Night SMS or a Comforting SMS. Mahjong sessions can be arranged within minutes. Recommendations can be made easily to one another. Birthday celebration plans can be done. Lunch dates are settled via SMS. Even the unbelieveable news of a silver medal came cold-heartedly via a SMS.
Yet, it is not without its double-edged sword. Misunderstandings can be made via EMAIL, SMS or MSN CHAT. Be it at a personal level or at work. Scandolous photos on INTERNET left deep impression on people even way after the incident.
Most importantly, I can't study because I keep surfing the INTERNET even as I sit here at the Starbucks Outlet in Centrepoint.
It is time to kill the evil.
*+PEACE+*
Monday, 30 March 2009
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Random Thoughts About Life
With much amazement, after I posted my last entry, Straits Times Life Awards published their nominated list of theatre productions in the year of 2008 in different categories in the Life Section the next day. Glad to say that my best local production is in the running for the best local theatre production for the year but sad to say, it is the only production I watched last year. Of course, it indirectly means that I am one level up in my theatre critics skills!! =)
It's been a week of emotional rollercoaster. Definitely not one of the best week.
A little relieved that I managed to play badminton with the gang finally. A little upset when I attended the funeral, yet again, of another fellow colleague in my workplace. I was shocked that I teared at the last moment but I suppose I can never accept an old folk to send her daughter off on her very last journey. A little angry for being made to take the whole blame of an unfortunate event at work when I ultimately did what was right in many people's opinion through their replies in emails. A little emotional when I heard some songs at JJ's concert. A little depressed by the slow progression in my study. A little perturbed by the necessity to celebrate a birthday on the actual day at the expense of others' suffering. A little regretful with the way I handled a helping hand with the selling of tickets. A little thankful to have met a long time friend - to know that she is getting along fine, married and staying into Tampines soon. A little happy to have finally ran another 4.3 km around Bedok Reservoir after a good 6 months. A little moody with what was said about placing wrong priorities.
Just as my blog says, "Life is full of pain, but does it get any better?"
Well, such is life......(1) When one door of happiness closes, another window of opportunity is opened for us somewhere else. All we need is to realize this and look for it.
(2) We win some, and we lose some. But don’t look upon every setback as a loss. Sometimes, you stand to gain more than you lose.(3) Giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they'll love you back. Don't expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart but if it doesn't, be content it grew in yours.
(4) It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.
(5) Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile.
(6) Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.
(7) May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy.
(8) Always put yourself in other's shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the other person, too.
(9) The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.(10) Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.
(11) Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss and ends with a tear. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past, you can't go on well in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.(12) It is okay to cry; it just shows we are human and we have emotions. But we must also know when the grieving should end and when life has to go on.
(13) When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
(14) Last but not least… It is better to have loved and lost it than never ever experienced it at all…Agree?
Thursday, 19 March 2009
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Moments of 2008 (Part 4) - Performing Arts: Music/ Theatre/ Dance
Moments of 2008 (Part 4) - Performing Arts: Music/Theatre/Dance
In the year of 2008, I watched approximately 24 performances...
11 Theatre Productions
06 Orchestral Concerts
05 Singing Concerts
01 Choir Concert
01 Fashion Show
Here are my biased choices:Best Local Theatre Production: 极乐世界
(Nominated: 上海之夜, Beauty World, The Swordfish, Then The Concubine, Das Experiment: Black Box)Best Foreign Theatre Production: 现代水浒传
(Nominated: We Will Rock You, Avenue Q: The Musical, 如影随行)Best Orchestra Concert: SSO Rhineland Rhapsody,
(Nominated: Northern Exposure II: Sibelius, The Philharmonics Winds Goes Pop, Da Capo 08, An Evening With Tim Reynish)Best Singing Concert: Emi Fujita Acoustic Live - Camomiles Classics
(Nominated: Sandy Lam Concert, Cyril Niccolai @ Movida, 金曲奖08, F.I.R. Concert)I want to watch many many productions!!!
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
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Feel Like Blogging
These days are really busy. Yes, I choose it in a way but I have no qualms about it. =)
With that, of course, my social life gets a little bit distorted.
May I say,my social life usually begins late into the night, rather than just after work in the evening.
With the pressing need to start studying for my upcoming examinations in end June,
I am just in need of more time.
Nevertheless, these days, people are just busy.
Trust me,there are people whom I have not met for months even I myself cannot believe it.
These days, I only meet a few close friends that I hold on to dearly,
be it the old one, the new one, and the really old one.
To the friends that I have not met, I hope you are coping fine.
I am well. Very well these days.
I miss you all.
But I am happy.
More happy than I ever can be.
Since 01 March 09.
May I stay happy this way.
Forever.
=)
Monday, 09 February 2009
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Dreams/ Moments of 2008 (Part 3) - Movies
It has been a long time since I last wrote a proper entry about my mundane lifestyle. It was that day when i read the informative newspapers that I realise that blogging is a yesterday thing. Anyway, not that anyone is really interested in my life to that extent that they will be terribly disappointed that I have yet to update my blog once again whenever they click on my blog website. Then again, people will question, how can your life be boring? Yes, it's not. It's just getting a little routine. So routined that I only a have a life that revolves "sailing". Other than that, it is just that few people I meet more often these days. Yes, if I have met you in the last 3 weeks, you are the usual few. Sometimes, I wonder, why am I doing all these? Hello NSF!! This is the only time that you will enjoy life by doing things that you yearn or like. Other than movies and mahjong these days, what else do you wish to do? I decide to put this question to a serious thought.
I really have to squeeze out the brain juice within me before I thought of this:
1) Travelling. Short trips will suffice. Solo, couple or threesome at most. Somewhere near. Multiple times. Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bangkok, KL, Bali, Melbourne...
2) Diving. I think it is time. Been procrastinating so long before I wore contact lens. This is another activity that I have been dreaming of doing.
3) ...
4) ...
Moments of 2008 (Part 3) - Movies
In Order of Merit, but a really biased list for the year 2008 because I miss quite a few good movies.
Chosen from a list of 69 movies that I have watched in the cinema theatre (excluding those that I have caught on DVD, aeroplane in-flight movies), my top 10 movies of the year:1) Spiderwick Chronicles
2) The Dark Knight
3) Accuracy of Death
4) The Black Book
5) Lucky7
6) 4BIA
7) 12 Lotus
8) Red Cliff
9) Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea
10) PenelopeOther highly recommended: Cloverfield, Charlie Wilson War, Rule No. 1, I'm Not There, Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Tokyo, Bolt, 18g of Love, Wall.E, Mama Mia
Thursday, 22 January 2009
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Moments of 2008 (Part 2) - Songs
With much consideration and due diligence, I present to you - my list of top songs in the year 2008.
2008 Top English Songs
- I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
- Apologise by One Republic
- Viva La Vida by Coldplay
Other highly recommended songs: Stop and Stare by One Republic, Lucky by Jason Mraz, Won't Go Home Without You by Maroon 5, Built to Last by MeLee, Always Be My Baby by David Cook
Most over-rated song of the year: Mercy by Duffy
2008 Top Chinese Songs
- 伯乐 / 林宥嘉
- 你不是真正的快乐 / 五月天
- 神话 / 林宥嘉。刘力扬
- 稻香 / 周杰伦
- 洋葱 / 杨宗纬
Other highly recommended songs: 男人女人 / 阿穆隆。许茹芸， 突然好想你 / 五月天，月光 / 黄靖伦， 彩虹 / 周杰伦 ， 迷宫 / 王若琳， 下一个天亮 / 郭静， 收藏 / 萧敬腾， 我就是这样 / 刘力扬， 擦肩而过 / 李圣杰， 小太阳 / 五月天, 说好的幸福呢 / 周杰伦
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
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Movies Review + Moments of 2008 (Part 1)
In a short span of 6 days into the year 2009, I have watched 3 movies. The movie fanatic in me has not died yet, indicating a lesser likelihood of depression in the coming year. Amazingly, out of the 10 top grossing movies last year, I had watched 9 of them! =) For the reviews now…
Seven Pounds – (B): The final revelation in the end didn’t make up for the slow build-up at all.
The Duchess – (A-): The very fact that I enjoyed the movie despite the fact that it was not my favourite era deserved a thumbs-up.
Australia – (A+): It is a 小品 in an epic. It is amazingly stunning with many captivating moments.
Moments of 2008 (Part 1) – Weddings
It is a total of 7, not too many for people of my age actually.
05 Jan 08 – Betty’s Wedding @ Nobel House
Unfortunately, I have no photo of the bride but this was an important event in the year of 2008 as I found a new old friend - hanging out much more than before - Weicai. Of course, how can I even forget about my dear Pei Pei? =)
21 Jun 08 – Zonghe & Peixin’s Wedding @ Nobel House
I was the one who instigated them taking this "Titanic-like" photo. Memorable first time being 兄弟 too. =)
It was really nice seeing my good old band friends.
29 Jun 08 – Suhaida’s Wedding @ Pasir Ris Void Deck
Simple Malay lunch but ended up like a catch up with the rest of Oncology MOs after we left the posting in May 08.
07 Sep 08 – Boon Rui & Daphe’s Wedding @ Conrad
Love the decor. Love the food. And it was a big gathering for the MOCC guys who pretty much behaved like the rowdy soldiers from ***.
16 Nov 08 – Adelene’s Wedding @ Happy Restaurant
One of the most traditional wedding dinners I had been to for a long long time. It was simple and pleasant.
22 Nov 08 – Euan’s Wedding @ Grand Hyatt
My mini boss at work now. Most heart-warming feel in terms of atmosphere and the food is pretty tasty too.
26 Dec 08 – Lincoln & Zhimin’s Wedding @ Changi Village Hotel
The wedding that I put closest to my heart. Be it the morning gate-crashing, organising photo-taking, sword-bearing, memorable speech, cam-whoring, the good old friends, chit-chatting at the hotel lobby, Starbucks at Changi Airport, the overnight stay at the hotel......
Thursday, 01 January 2009
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Happy 2009 to all my friends!
It's amazing that I have not updated my blog for a month. Anyway, it's the time of the year to look back at the fond memories of 2008.
Many updates on the way, I promise. =)
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