This thought has been with me for quite some time, since last year: where do I want to go from here? And, it is gaining strength each day.
I guess I have reached bottleneck at this junction of my life, and need adrenaline, fast. Each day seems to be a chore and the routine is killing me, slowly, like an odourless poison. Wish someone could enlighten me. It is quite a torture when you lead each day aimlessly.
Yes, I do have plan, but this plan cannot be coerced, it can only be given by The Almighty. And, talking about this, me already on the verge of giving up. Really wish I know what went wrong.
.......too many thoughts running amok in my mind now.....not too sure what to think. In fact, I don't even want to think about it.
Perhaps a good night sleep will bring good tidings for me tomorrow....
Friday, February 24, 2006
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Result Update (3)
Liverpool vs Arsenal 1-0
Yes, my Significant Other was all smiles this morning and he was even singing :). 3 precious points for his team, so that made his day. Maybe he will strike 4D today :P......
Yes, my Significant Other was all smiles this morning and he was even singing :). 3 precious points for his team, so that made his day. Maybe he will strike 4D today :P......
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day
~爱，总在无意中滋长。~
情人节
有甜蜜，有欢笑，有玫瑰花和爱情的陪伴
情人节
是你与心怡的人一起渡过
情人节
有商机，好多东西都在这一天珍贵起来
情人节
因那轻声的叹息，使得那落寞的孤单更为孤独
情人节
有你在身旁，一切尽在不言中
情人节
有甜蜜，有欢笑，有玫瑰花和爱情的陪伴
情人节
是你与心怡的人一起渡过
情人节
有商机，好多东西都在这一天珍贵起来
情人节
因那轻声的叹息，使得那落寞的孤单更为孤独
情人节
有你在身旁，一切尽在不言中
Monday, February 06, 2006
Result Update (2)
Chelsea vs Liverpool 2-0
Of course this is definitely bad news for My Significant Other. He had been trying to avoid all media the whole morning.
Of course this is definitely bad news for My Significant Other. He had been trying to avoid all media the whole morning.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Beauty and the Beast
"It's beauty who killed the beast."-- King Kong
That really sums up the whole movie. Director Peter Jackson has personified King Kong and given it more humane emotions than it should have. Oh, Naomi Watts really put on a great show. Can't get my mind off her full-of-life eyes, they can talk!
Oh, I digress. What I wanna say is did beauty really kill the beast? Did King Kong really mind or care about Ann (Naomi's character in the movie) or was she just its toy? But that did not seem to be coz King Kong really enjoy Ann's company and she did make it laughed. Or maybe King Kong rescued Ann from the grasp/teeth of those 3 dinosaurs, and the affirnity/bond just grew?
Whatever it is, King Kong does not belong to this real world. So are Edward Scissorshand and Phantom of the Opera. Neither is the Bicentennial Man. So, why must all these ficticious figures be created? To earn our empathy or tears or our money?
And, what really irked me was it was Carl, that idiot, who brought King Kong to the real world, who had the final dialogue of the movie. Sucks, and he even got the cheeks to say that.
*Sigh*...I do not like being pulled into the trap of such emotions, and I realy DO NOT feel good at all :(. It's kinda complex and am not sure how to explain. Whatever it is, am gonna avoid all such movies in the future, if I can.
That really sums up the whole movie. Director Peter Jackson has personified King Kong and given it more humane emotions than it should have. Oh, Naomi Watts really put on a great show. Can't get my mind off her full-of-life eyes, they can talk!
Oh, I digress. What I wanna say is did beauty really kill the beast? Did King Kong really mind or care about Ann (Naomi's character in the movie) or was she just its toy? But that did not seem to be coz King Kong really enjoy Ann's company and she did make it laughed. Or maybe King Kong rescued Ann from the grasp/teeth of those 3 dinosaurs, and the affirnity/bond just grew?
Whatever it is, King Kong does not belong to this real world. So are Edward Scissorshand and Phantom of the Opera. Neither is the Bicentennial Man. So, why must all these ficticious figures be created? To earn our empathy or tears or our money?
And, what really irked me was it was Carl, that idiot, who brought King Kong to the real world, who had the final dialogue of the movie. Sucks, and he even got the cheeks to say that.
*Sigh*...I do not like being pulled into the trap of such emotions, and I realy DO NOT feel good at all :(. It's kinda complex and am not sure how to explain. Whatever it is, am gonna avoid all such movies in the future, if I can.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
送走鸡年,迎来狗年
再过几分钟就是农历初四了。时间就在忙忙碌碌的拜年中，溜走了。
除夕夜至年初一，只睡了几小时，接下来的12个小时都是处于朦胧中，大脑似乎停止运作。我有个习惯，那就是当我无法有充足的睡眠时，整个人就会静下来，似乎多讲一句话都需要用上好大的力气。派红包时都担心会分错，精神无法集中嘛。反正年初一那天有多blur就有多blur。
说到红包，今年简直是分到我手软，哪来的那么多小孩子？简直是不胜枚举。幸亏我将整叠的新钞随身带着，在途中补充“货源”。实在夸张。
过年除了拜年，拿红包分红包，当然也少不了吃。你只要走到哪儿，就吃到哪儿，根本就停不下来。那些应节糕点太诱人了，更何况许多都标榜着自家做的，你怎么能舍得不品尝？但是呢，这么一来就苦了我的腰围。每吃个凤梨酥，我就得牢记多游几圈的泳。
忙了几天，总算可暂时告个段落，明天要好好的补充我的睡眠，也有机会去游泳。哦，说不定去做一下我的favourite运动，“瞎拼”去也 :)。
除夕夜至年初一，只睡了几小时，接下来的12个小时都是处于朦胧中，大脑似乎停止运作。我有个习惯，那就是当我无法有充足的睡眠时，整个人就会静下来，似乎多讲一句话都需要用上好大的力气。派红包时都担心会分错，精神无法集中嘛。反正年初一那天有多blur就有多blur。
说到红包，今年简直是分到我手软，哪来的那么多小孩子？简直是不胜枚举。幸亏我将整叠的新钞随身带着，在途中补充“货源”。实在夸张。
过年除了拜年，拿红包分红包，当然也少不了吃。你只要走到哪儿，就吃到哪儿，根本就停不下来。那些应节糕点太诱人了，更何况许多都标榜着自家做的，你怎么能舍得不品尝？但是呢，这么一来就苦了我的腰围。每吃个凤梨酥，我就得牢记多游几圈的泳。
忙了几天，总算可暂时告个段落，明天要好好的补充我的睡眠，也有机会去游泳。哦，说不定去做一下我的favourite运动，“瞎拼”去也 :)。
Friday, January 27, 2006
过年咯！
忙到现在才能松口气，好累好累。
明天就是除夕夜了，好快哦。过去的几个星期忙得头昏脑胀，说实在的，都不晓得自己在忙些什么。即使计划得漂漂亮亮的，总觉得时间不够用。不过，你不忙，感觉上不象要过年，蛮矛盾的。
也许青春已不是我能拥有的，亦无法如昔日乱乱忙，何况我很需要那8小时的睡眠，唉，时间真的不够用。
哎呀，好好过这个年，好好的养精蓄锐，好在新的一年里再创高峰。
新年快乐，岁岁平安！恭喜恭喜！：）
明天就是除夕夜了，好快哦。过去的几个星期忙得头昏脑胀，说实在的，都不晓得自己在忙些什么。即使计划得漂漂亮亮的，总觉得时间不够用。不过，你不忙，感觉上不象要过年，蛮矛盾的。
也许青春已不是我能拥有的，亦无法如昔日乱乱忙，何况我很需要那8小时的睡眠，唉，时间真的不够用。
哎呀，好好过这个年，好好的养精蓄锐，好在新的一年里再创高峰。
新年快乐，岁岁平安！恭喜恭喜！：）
Monday, January 23, 2006
Result Update (1)
Manchester United vs Liverpool 1-0
:), I am not sadistic, just can't help feeling amused with My Significant Other's crestfallen expression this morning. MU scored in the 91st minute, late into injury time. Haha.....
:), I am not sadistic, just can't help feeling amused with My Significant Other's crestfallen expression this morning. MU scored in the 91st minute, late into injury time. Haha.....
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Getting Hooked Up
Not sure is a good idea or otherwise, we are finally wired at our humble abode. Wireless, to be precise.
All these years, we, or rather I, have been advocating less or zilch techie stuff at home. One reason being, you will tend to bring work home, and that is bad. How on earth can you relax and de-stress if you cannot demarcate work and leisure or even play? Another reason is with so much to do with cyberway, how do you rest, for a second? If I get engross in a subject, especially if it is a new stuff/hobby, there is no way to pull me away. I can even sacrifice my beauty sleep. Serious, although I am trying all measures to maintain my youth and beauty.
So, right now, with this laptop (frankly, I do not like laptops coz am so familiar with PCs), I can write/blog, surf, do instant messaging, etc, whenever I wish, and need not have to rely on the mercy of the PC at the office. My Significant Other has been pretty excited and he has been exclaiming, "We're in the e-zone now!" However, I have been hogging the laptop, familiarizing, setting familiar comfy identities. Of course, he will not haggle with me coz at this moment, he is much more concerned with Liverpool winning the next 3 games facing 3 big teams (MU, Arsenal and Chelsea) :).
Anyway, I have another toy to play with during the weekend, other than contenting myself with the goggle box. There are still lots of stuff which I have yet to set up coz I am really a handicap without the mouse. It is so weird to use the laptop's so-call "mouse", which mine happens to be a small red rubber dot. It took me hours this afternoon to re-do the settings for our email accounts and the PC. Arrgh, almost tore my hair apart :(.
Guess I need time, no, I think I better go and purchase a mouse tomorrow. That will make my life much easier. Who knows I will be ready and up to do much more tomorrow :).
All these years, we, or rather I, have been advocating less or zilch techie stuff at home. One reason being, you will tend to bring work home, and that is bad. How on earth can you relax and de-stress if you cannot demarcate work and leisure or even play? Another reason is with so much to do with cyberway, how do you rest, for a second? If I get engross in a subject, especially if it is a new stuff/hobby, there is no way to pull me away. I can even sacrifice my beauty sleep. Serious, although I am trying all measures to maintain my youth and beauty.
So, right now, with this laptop (frankly, I do not like laptops coz am so familiar with PCs), I can write/blog, surf, do instant messaging, etc, whenever I wish, and need not have to rely on the mercy of the PC at the office. My Significant Other has been pretty excited and he has been exclaiming, "We're in the e-zone now!" However, I have been hogging the laptop, familiarizing, setting familiar comfy identities. Of course, he will not haggle with me coz at this moment, he is much more concerned with Liverpool winning the next 3 games facing 3 big teams (MU, Arsenal and Chelsea) :).
Anyway, I have another toy to play with during the weekend, other than contenting myself with the goggle box. There are still lots of stuff which I have yet to set up coz I am really a handicap without the mouse. It is so weird to use the laptop's so-call "mouse", which mine happens to be a small red rubber dot. It took me hours this afternoon to re-do the settings for our email accounts and the PC. Arrgh, almost tore my hair apart :(.
Guess I need time, no, I think I better go and purchase a mouse tomorrow. That will make my life much easier. Who knows I will be ready and up to do much more tomorrow :).
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Crazy Horse Revisited
Unless you are a worshipper of topless dancing, The Crazy Horse caberet show will soon become a passè, I think, despite so much hype being built around it.
Caught the show early this month, complimentary of a friend. And I would not say I'd thoroughly enjoyed the show. There are a couple of dances which really utilize the use of dance moves and lights to portray an artistic image, or rather, a 3D wallpaper. Quite tastefully, in fact.
The beautiful caberet girls really look and dress the same, all towering at 1.75m (or taller) height, differentiating by their own bouncy assets. All moves are choreographed to ooze sensulity and sexiness. Nothing sleazy or distasteful. Colourful lightings are cleverly used to ensue dazzling sights on the girls' curvaceous body. You will be mesmerized by these lights rather than the nearly-nude girls.
Sad to say, there were only a lingering number of audience although the showroom is pretty compact. We were seated pretty near the stage, in fact, it is just right under our nose. So I would say the view is pretty fascinating :P. Due to the the few number of us, the staff/ushers had to be roped in to create the hippy mood, with all the wolf whistling and "oohs" and "ahs" and "wahs". We're so 'unmoved', unlike some of the Caucasian audience. They're more appreciative of such performances and they really gave compliments by cheering the caberet girls on.
If you ask me whether it is worth going for the show, I can only tell you, no harm watching it once. The novelty will wear off, sooner or later, coz I think it is not in our culture to appreciate such performance on a long run. Frankly, the show is nothing erotic, nor it is sleazy. You will appreciate the beauty of human anatomy, and appreciate the art weaves between dance and lights.
Who knows you may come out of the show, converted, as a connoisseur of topless dancing :).
Caught the show early this month, complimentary of a friend. And I would not say I'd thoroughly enjoyed the show. There are a couple of dances which really utilize the use of dance moves and lights to portray an artistic image, or rather, a 3D wallpaper. Quite tastefully, in fact.
The beautiful caberet girls really look and dress the same, all towering at 1.75m (or taller) height, differentiating by their own bouncy assets. All moves are choreographed to ooze sensulity and sexiness. Nothing sleazy or distasteful. Colourful lightings are cleverly used to ensue dazzling sights on the girls' curvaceous body. You will be mesmerized by these lights rather than the nearly-nude girls.
Sad to say, there were only a lingering number of audience although the showroom is pretty compact. We were seated pretty near the stage, in fact, it is just right under our nose. So I would say the view is pretty fascinating :P. Due to the the few number of us, the staff/ushers had to be roped in to create the hippy mood, with all the wolf whistling and "oohs" and "ahs" and "wahs". We're so 'unmoved', unlike some of the Caucasian audience. They're more appreciative of such performances and they really gave compliments by cheering the caberet girls on.
If you ask me whether it is worth going for the show, I can only tell you, no harm watching it once. The novelty will wear off, sooner or later, coz I think it is not in our culture to appreciate such performance on a long run. Frankly, the show is nothing erotic, nor it is sleazy. You will appreciate the beauty of human anatomy, and appreciate the art weaves between dance and lights.
Who knows you may come out of the show, converted, as a connoisseur of topless dancing :).
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Happy 4th Anniversary
Start of a cold to commemorate the day......*sniff sniff*
And, CNY is just round the corner, and I have got tonnes of errands to do!
And, CNY is just round the corner, and I have got tonnes of errands to do!
Friday, January 13, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Hair Cut
Had my long hair cut, or rather shaved, short 2 days ago at my hairdresser, Gary.
I asked Gary what I can I do with my hair other than trimming it short and do some highlighting. Perming is out coz I do not want to be called "Auntie" on the road. So, instead of cutting, Gary shaved away all my locks. Actually, it was "thinning" all my locks. No, I was not heart pained. Really want a change for the new year, and I was kinda tired of my straight long hair. The shaving had left me with a shorter hairdo, with uneven ends, and it makes me look "wild", according to my colleagues :).
Gary highlighted my hair as well, without asking me what colour I wanted. Well, he knows me too well, unless I want a major change/makeover. Inititally I wanted a short hairdo, but somehow Gary wasn't buying the idea and he refused to cut it short, which he happily did so 10 years ago. Okay, I could have a short or even boyish hair cut 10 years ago, but not now. Hmm.....perhaps he has seen me morphed over the years, so I guess he prefers me to stay feminie :P. Ha......
Anyway, always like the feeling after a hair cut. Of course, I never pass up the opportunity to ask my Significant Other how he finds my new hairdo. As usual, "It's okay," he replies. Hmm...wonder why I ask but I think we ladies never fail to do this. It is like getting a reaffirmation from the men, although we may not need it at all. Weird, huh?
For all I know, my hair will be long in no time......
I asked Gary what I can I do with my hair other than trimming it short and do some highlighting. Perming is out coz I do not want to be called "Auntie" on the road. So, instead of cutting, Gary shaved away all my locks. Actually, it was "thinning" all my locks. No, I was not heart pained. Really want a change for the new year, and I was kinda tired of my straight long hair. The shaving had left me with a shorter hairdo, with uneven ends, and it makes me look "wild", according to my colleagues :).
Gary highlighted my hair as well, without asking me what colour I wanted. Well, he knows me too well, unless I want a major change/makeover. Inititally I wanted a short hairdo, but somehow Gary wasn't buying the idea and he refused to cut it short, which he happily did so 10 years ago. Okay, I could have a short or even boyish hair cut 10 years ago, but not now. Hmm.....perhaps he has seen me morphed over the years, so I guess he prefers me to stay feminie :P. Ha......
Anyway, always like the feeling after a hair cut. Of course, I never pass up the opportunity to ask my Significant Other how he finds my new hairdo. As usual, "It's okay," he replies. Hmm...wonder why I ask but I think we ladies never fail to do this. It is like getting a reaffirmation from the men, although we may not need it at all. Weird, huh?
For all I know, my hair will be long in no time......
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
The Spring Cleaning, The Rain
It had been raining cats and dogs for the past few days and it seems that the pouring ain't gonna stop.
Started the spring cleaning for the coming CNY last Saturday. I'm telling you, thanks to the rain, it was quite relaxing due to the cool weather. Well, I was pretty ambitious to want to finish all the cleaning within a day, but being so meticulous and "petty", some of the chores have to spill over to this weekend. Luckily, we do clean frequently, so the annual spring cleaning ain't that bad.
Many of us would take the spring cleaning as an opportunity to dump whatever stuff they have been hogging over the year. I wonder how many of us would really do that? As human beings, we are so clingy to the material stuff, attach too much emotions. I am sure no exception. However, for the sake of space, I really need to discard lots and lots of stuff. For example, shopping carrier bags. Okay, these shopping carrier bags are evidences to my shopping therapy sessions. Be it big or small or medium, colourful or plain, tasteful or disdain desgins, you name it, I have it. In order to free up more storage space, I had commenced to discard some old ones, and this will definitely not a one-time job.
Anyway, I am glad I had started the spring cleaning early. Can you imagine the coming weekends are loaded with much more itinerary? It seems that almost everything must happen right before CNY, other than the spring cleaning, shopping for the CNY, making/baking the CNY cookies and goodies. For instance, my cute little niece will be celebrating her 1-year-old birthday around this time, and my Significant Other's father is joining the race to celebrate his as well. I really wish I can clone myself to be able to accomplish all the tasks.
Well, I may be complaining time is not to my bidding, however, I really enjoy every minute and every second before CNY. I like getting the place ready and done for the new year, with change of flowers arrangement, CNY decorations, etc. Everything smells nice and crisp and new :). Have yet to purchase all the perishables, but my list is getting longer by the second :P. Oh, another task which I really really enjoy doing: getting new currency notes from the bank for the preparation of ang pows. Okay, I will not divulge how much we need to give away each year, although it is increasing every year as there is always a new addition (be it friends or relatives), it is still a joy preparing these ang pows.
Must admit the rain does not dampen my festive spirits at all. In fact, I was out the last of couple of days, running all the errands, battling with the cold falling rain. I even managed a trip down to Chinatown's CNY bazaar, although it was pretty awkward and tedious, having to hold on to the umbrella, and trying to free my hand to look at all the goodies. Never mind, will be coming back again, for the next couple of weeks before the CNY. Hopefully, the weather will permit a sunny sight, for all of our sakes.
So, may luck be with us :).
Started the spring cleaning for the coming CNY last Saturday. I'm telling you, thanks to the rain, it was quite relaxing due to the cool weather. Well, I was pretty ambitious to want to finish all the cleaning within a day, but being so meticulous and "petty", some of the chores have to spill over to this weekend. Luckily, we do clean frequently, so the annual spring cleaning ain't that bad.
Many of us would take the spring cleaning as an opportunity to dump whatever stuff they have been hogging over the year. I wonder how many of us would really do that? As human beings, we are so clingy to the material stuff, attach too much emotions. I am sure no exception. However, for the sake of space, I really need to discard lots and lots of stuff. For example, shopping carrier bags. Okay, these shopping carrier bags are evidences to my shopping therapy sessions. Be it big or small or medium, colourful or plain, tasteful or disdain desgins, you name it, I have it. In order to free up more storage space, I had commenced to discard some old ones, and this will definitely not a one-time job.
Anyway, I am glad I had started the spring cleaning early. Can you imagine the coming weekends are loaded with much more itinerary? It seems that almost everything must happen right before CNY, other than the spring cleaning, shopping for the CNY, making/baking the CNY cookies and goodies. For instance, my cute little niece will be celebrating her 1-year-old birthday around this time, and my Significant Other's father is joining the race to celebrate his as well. I really wish I can clone myself to be able to accomplish all the tasks.
Well, I may be complaining time is not to my bidding, however, I really enjoy every minute and every second before CNY. I like getting the place ready and done for the new year, with change of flowers arrangement, CNY decorations, etc. Everything smells nice and crisp and new :). Have yet to purchase all the perishables, but my list is getting longer by the second :P. Oh, another task which I really really enjoy doing: getting new currency notes from the bank for the preparation of ang pows. Okay, I will not divulge how much we need to give away each year, although it is increasing every year as there is always a new addition (be it friends or relatives), it is still a joy preparing these ang pows.
Must admit the rain does not dampen my festive spirits at all. In fact, I was out the last of couple of days, running all the errands, battling with the cold falling rain. I even managed a trip down to Chinatown's CNY bazaar, although it was pretty awkward and tedious, having to hold on to the umbrella, and trying to free my hand to look at all the goodies. Never mind, will be coming back again, for the next couple of weeks before the CNY. Hopefully, the weather will permit a sunny sight, for all of our sakes.
So, may luck be with us :).
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Hello 2006
Dear 2006,
To-date, I have been pretty contented with life. I have had my ups and downs, highs and lows, but nevertheless, I am blessed and being given much more than I can bargain for.
Am no doubt a fatalist, so I shall not wish for the unreacheables and unpredictables. However, being human, I do have a couple of teeny weeny wishes, hoping and waiting to fulfill in 2006.
(1) Bringing a new life into this world. I am ready to step into motherhood, just need the blessings of God. Am not sure if this wish of mine is a selfish one, but I sincerely and earnestly hope my prayers will be answered. I shall leave it to kismet, and will accept life as it is, que sera sera.
(2) Friends. Throughout my life, I have placed much importance in friendship. Value all my friends greatly and am blessed to have friends who are there for me, through weals and woes. Am contented to remain status quo, and have no desire to modify or jeopardize any relationship.
I shall be, no doubt, still very me. Hopefully, wiser. And, learn to know material stuff are all fleeting and transient. However, I still want to chalk it to me still being worldly. Afterall, am still part of this mundane world.
Let this post cements my first step into year 2006.
Yours truly,
Christina
p/s. It's raining cats and dogs....
To-date, I have been pretty contented with life. I have had my ups and downs, highs and lows, but nevertheless, I am blessed and being given much more than I can bargain for.
Am no doubt a fatalist, so I shall not wish for the unreacheables and unpredictables. However, being human, I do have a couple of teeny weeny wishes, hoping and waiting to fulfill in 2006.
(1) Bringing a new life into this world. I am ready to step into motherhood, just need the blessings of God. Am not sure if this wish of mine is a selfish one, but I sincerely and earnestly hope my prayers will be answered. I shall leave it to kismet, and will accept life as it is, que sera sera.
(2) Friends. Throughout my life, I have placed much importance in friendship. Value all my friends greatly and am blessed to have friends who are there for me, through weals and woes. Am contented to remain status quo, and have no desire to modify or jeopardize any relationship.
I shall be, no doubt, still very me. Hopefully, wiser. And, learn to know material stuff are all fleeting and transient. However, I still want to chalk it to me still being worldly. Afterall, am still part of this mundane world.
Let this post cements my first step into year 2006.
Yours truly,
Christina
p/s. It's raining cats and dogs....
Friday, December 30, 2005
Resolution Time
In a couple of days, in fact, even at this very moment while I am typing, you can hear the strungs of Auld Lang Syne being played. And that means, it is the time of the year when resolution(s) will be and to be made.
Looking back, life has treated me wonderfully, even though up to this point, I am still buried under tonnes of work. Well, that's part and parcel of life, nothing to complain. Yes, I am a happy-go-lucky person. Am sanguine and forgiving (ehem...clearing my throat :P) about everything. Life is too short to be so persistent/nit-pick with principles and everything. I think, taking life in your stride will let you realize, that's life. Hmm....something for you to ponder :).
I digressed.
Resolution(s). I have long given up on making any resolution coz (1) I tend to make unreacheable/unrealistic resolutions, (2) repeating the same old resolutions, and (3) getting lazy. However, I do have wishes to fulfill, do that consider as resolutions? Hmm....I wonder. Anyway, it's good to make resolution(s) for the coming new year, at least, you will be more focused in attaining your achievements throughout the year. In addition, life will be more fulfilling and fruitful, rather than passing life aimlessly and impassionately. That will be a waste of time and life, ain't it?
You may slow down your pace today and start reminiscing where did all the time rack up? Have been asking this question, aloud, for the past few days. Did time fly past us without leaving a trace? Or were we too engrossed in our mundane world to notice the imprints of time? Time has not slackened, neither has time hastened. Till this point, when realization has dawned upon us, all of a sudden, we notice, we have had walked past time.
Ageing gracefully would have been a bonus, if you have not, fret not. I believe life would still be worthwhile to look back on. Life, would still hand you serendipity.
Hence, you may or may not be making resolution(s), nevertheless, hope you will embrace the coming new year with hope and great expectations. No doubt, I shall be.
Happy New Year :)!
Looking back, life has treated me wonderfully, even though up to this point, I am still buried under tonnes of work. Well, that's part and parcel of life, nothing to complain. Yes, I am a happy-go-lucky person. Am sanguine and forgiving (ehem...clearing my throat :P) about everything. Life is too short to be so persistent/nit-pick with principles and everything. I think, taking life in your stride will let you realize, that's life. Hmm....something for you to ponder :).
I digressed.
Resolution(s). I have long given up on making any resolution coz (1) I tend to make unreacheable/unrealistic resolutions, (2) repeating the same old resolutions, and (3) getting lazy. However, I do have wishes to fulfill, do that consider as resolutions? Hmm....I wonder. Anyway, it's good to make resolution(s) for the coming new year, at least, you will be more focused in attaining your achievements throughout the year. In addition, life will be more fulfilling and fruitful, rather than passing life aimlessly and impassionately. That will be a waste of time and life, ain't it?
You may slow down your pace today and start reminiscing where did all the time rack up? Have been asking this question, aloud, for the past few days. Did time fly past us without leaving a trace? Or were we too engrossed in our mundane world to notice the imprints of time? Time has not slackened, neither has time hastened. Till this point, when realization has dawned upon us, all of a sudden, we notice, we have had walked past time.
Ageing gracefully would have been a bonus, if you have not, fret not. I believe life would still be worthwhile to look back on. Life, would still hand you serendipity.
Hence, you may or may not be making resolution(s), nevertheless, hope you will embrace the coming new year with hope and great expectations. No doubt, I shall be.
Happy New Year :)!
Friday, December 23, 2005
Merry Christmas
"Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect." -- Oren Arnold
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and my, where did all the time go to?
Have had the joy of receiving Christmas gifts from my brothers-in-law and sisters-in law. Am embarassed to admit, I did not buy anything to give them at all. Did ask my Significant Other should we buy something to return the gesture? As usual, his answer is no and not necessary. Men :(. I feel kinda bad, but I console myself that I always give presents to them even though it's not Christmas, so it should be alright. Right?
Anyway, can't imagine going to town to do last minute shopping. Most of the malls are offering late night shopping for the last 2 weekends and according to reviews, the late night shopping attracts lots of turnout. Well, I guess people are always eager for novelty and in addition, they are taking advantage of the late hours to squeeze in as many errands as possible, or maybe, we like last minute shopping. Yeah, this should be the one, last minute scrambling.
Did my shopping weeks ago, but there is one more thing I have yet to do. That is, to buy some food items for the Boys Brigade's Sharity Box 2005. Okay, am gonna give the excuse of busy, but I can't remember what I had done for the last few weekends, and not able to realize this errand. Read the papers yesterday and got to know they are still short of food items and still open for collection, so this shall be my agenda for tomorrow morning.
Christmas, a time to give. Although am not a Christian, the festive moods will rub onto you. You will definitely feel much more happy if you choose to give, may it be a small present, or maybe a smile, or even maybe a call/message to friends and loved ones. Who knows you may brighten up some one's day :).
Merry Christmas :)!
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and my, where did all the time go to?
Have had the joy of receiving Christmas gifts from my brothers-in-law and sisters-in law. Am embarassed to admit, I did not buy anything to give them at all. Did ask my Significant Other should we buy something to return the gesture? As usual, his answer is no and not necessary. Men :(. I feel kinda bad, but I console myself that I always give presents to them even though it's not Christmas, so it should be alright. Right?
Anyway, can't imagine going to town to do last minute shopping. Most of the malls are offering late night shopping for the last 2 weekends and according to reviews, the late night shopping attracts lots of turnout. Well, I guess people are always eager for novelty and in addition, they are taking advantage of the late hours to squeeze in as many errands as possible, or maybe, we like last minute shopping. Yeah, this should be the one, last minute scrambling.
Did my shopping weeks ago, but there is one more thing I have yet to do. That is, to buy some food items for the Boys Brigade's Sharity Box 2005. Okay, am gonna give the excuse of busy, but I can't remember what I had done for the last few weekends, and not able to realize this errand. Read the papers yesterday and got to know they are still short of food items and still open for collection, so this shall be my agenda for tomorrow morning.
Christmas, a time to give. Although am not a Christian, the festive moods will rub onto you. You will definitely feel much more happy if you choose to give, may it be a small present, or maybe a smile, or even maybe a call/message to friends and loved ones. Who knows you may brighten up some one's day :).
Merry Christmas :)!
Thursday, December 22, 2005
冬至
光阴似箭，又是冬至了。不过我相信很多人一定不晓得这个日子。
冬至，俗称“冬节”，是个一家大小团聚的日子，寓有归属之意。大家一起吃汤圆，有着团圆之意，亦代表又长了一岁。
今年也不是例外，早上迫不及待吃了2粒汤圆。哇，又长了一岁，好像很开心似的。当然，每个人都会年老，只不过看你如何对待岁月的流逝，如何优雅地度过每个岁月。
犹记得小时候，我和妹妹总会在冬至那天帮妈妈搓汤圆。有粉红有白的，真的好看。同时我们也会搓几粒自己心属的大小汤圆，待妈妈煮好后，吃着自己搓的汤圆，极为美味。其实我不是很喜欢吃汤圆。只不过妈妈说吃了汤圆，就长了一岁，所以无论如何都会至少吃1粒。
现在的汤圆已是多姿多彩了。甚少听到有人说在冬至这一天搓汤圆了。如今有即买即煮的有陷汤圆，况且口味也五彩缤纷。有花生啦，芝麻啦，红豆沙啦，绿茶啦，等，我们简直是被宠坏了。对都市人来说，也超级方便。
也许是悲哀，因为现在的年轻人对传统节日已不热衷，搞不好以后都会把冬至给遗忘了。
那，你呢？
冬至，俗称“冬节”，是个一家大小团聚的日子，寓有归属之意。大家一起吃汤圆，有着团圆之意，亦代表又长了一岁。
今年也不是例外，早上迫不及待吃了2粒汤圆。哇，又长了一岁，好像很开心似的。当然，每个人都会年老，只不过看你如何对待岁月的流逝，如何优雅地度过每个岁月。
犹记得小时候，我和妹妹总会在冬至那天帮妈妈搓汤圆。有粉红有白的，真的好看。同时我们也会搓几粒自己心属的大小汤圆，待妈妈煮好后，吃着自己搓的汤圆，极为美味。其实我不是很喜欢吃汤圆。只不过妈妈说吃了汤圆，就长了一岁，所以无论如何都会至少吃1粒。
现在的汤圆已是多姿多彩了。甚少听到有人说在冬至这一天搓汤圆了。如今有即买即煮的有陷汤圆，况且口味也五彩缤纷。有花生啦，芝麻啦，红豆沙啦，绿茶啦，等，我们简直是被宠坏了。对都市人来说，也超级方便。
也许是悲哀，因为现在的年轻人对传统节日已不热衷，搞不好以后都会把冬至给遗忘了。
那，你呢？
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