Being Diva Being Me

肺言（肺腑之言）

2012-01-30T04:31:00.003+08:00

舍弃沉沦在忧伤的浪漫，忍一点痛前进，到了终点就会有属于自己的彩虹。吃得苦中苦，方为人上人。加油！　:)

Celebrating Life !

2012-01-27T12:41:00.000+08:00

I remembered someone asked me "How can you always be so happy? How's that even possible? ".

I didn't answer that person because I knew no matter what I say at that point, he/she is never going to get it as that person was very angry and upset.

There are ups and downs in our lives. Everyone has it. There's no secret on how to be happy when bad things happen. I am only human I have my fears, anger and sadness too. But there one important thing I learned that has never failed to help me through the years. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS!!

I never said its gonna be easy. Once logic comes in, everything can be solved. At least this is how it works for me.

Anyway.......

This Chinese New Year I have quite a lot of surprises and heart warming moments.

Man is here, all the way from Los Angeles! Ras is back from N.Carolina too! The Chef SQ's house party!!

Little J is bringing me brownies!! Prince and me leaving town for work and mini vacation again 2 days later. Pre-production of my film starts in a few weeks time. Bro R is giving me a beautiful red carpet style gown designed and sewn by him!! A new friend got me special wine, very special wine!! I am blessed!!

WAHHOOO! Last but not least, count your blessings!! :)

I am not surprised......

2012-01-17T14:10:00.000+08:00

The sun baked my skin like a salted fish. Now as a salted fish, I yearned for the ocean to give me life. But somehow, inevitable.

It's not that bad, for at least I am still breathing and its a good day to do laundry. The sky is clear, bright and sunny. A change in my comfort zone as I'd always prefer rainy weather.

Seasons change. Unstoppable. It's not that bad. Back to sunny days, at least I can see clearer than ever.

It's not that bad. It's the beginning of all things cheerful. :)

Thank you and Goodbye 2011!

2011-12-31T16:56:00.004+08:00

I will be dressing up to welcome 2012 and be surrounded with love because life is getting more fabulous than ever! WAHOO!

I wish everyone all the best and be happy always!

Hugsssssssssss!

INsane

2011-10-11T06:35:00.000+08:00

I'd always say...... If the problem can be solved with money, its never a problem at all.

One step a day, one breathe at a time and slowly forcing down each taste of bitterness in acceptance of the fundamental rules of life. But it is truly acceptance or simply denial? Why do we fight in the first place? Hasn't it all been decided from the moment we were born? So why do we struggle so much? I figured, its for the fun of it.

Flying Colors

2011-09-16T04:05:00.000+08:00

I just got back from Bangkok 2 nights ago. I was there on business for 6 hectic days. Okay I admit, half the time I was shopping.. :P lol

I haven't been to BKK for 5 years. So much has changed. This is my first time shopping in Bangkok without buying shoes. I guess my legendary BKK (Bangkok) shoes days were over. Anyway shoes in Bangkok are not that cheap anymore. But thats not the point. The thing is the quality is really bad. Anyway, during the GSS I've gotten myself 6 pairs of CK and a pair of D&G. :P That's enough to last me till Xmas and even Chinese New Year. I'm surprised I managed to get myself a few tops and dresses in BKK because usually I have no luck in that as the "cutting" are not likely to fit me.

Work was good there. The Thais are really professional in their jobs. Got everything done on time on target and that's the main point.

Now I'm looking forward to my next trip to Taiwan in November. I've never been to Taiwan before. I'm hopping to spend 2 weeks there. 3-5 days for work and the rest will be leisure. I hope to visit my friends too.

I maybe visiting Vietnam in October too. Crossing my fingers... I hope to get that project so that I could immerse myself with Vietnam coffee in the beautiful Saigon's countryside.

Life is beautiful..... To work and play. Cheers!!

Seriously

2011-07-26T14:20:00.002+08:00

So I have 52 days to prepare what I'm gonna perform for my 2 up coming public events. Honestly, I never have a clue. But the universe always provide me with enough inspiration to make it through. Seriously, its always the heart that counts. End results doesn't matter as long as one puts enough effort and heart on it. I seriously think so. To me its all about being able to answer to my own conscience, my heart.

I haven't been able to work on my new script, its my second actually. Maybe I need to give myself a deadline. Okay I do have some disciplinary issues because life has been really enjoyable. I am thankful that I am able to choose when I want to work and when I want to play. I usually only get my butt to work when I am bored with having fun. I know, this sounds wrong and illogical to most people on earth because we were taught to work and deny our need to have fun. Having fun is sinful, having fun means lazy and having fun is a waste of time. But seriously, creativity cannot be forced upon. It gotta come naturally in a clean state of mind and heart. Creativity and inspiration comes from living in the moment of time, appreciation of life and making time for people around you. At least this is how it works for me.

Now that I am almost bored with having fun so its time to play! Nahh... Work is never work to me but a "special playtime", another form of having fun actually. Enough infos and data has been collected through my fun time to make my "playtime" super productive.

Looking forward to play!! WAHOOO!

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅 16

2011-07-14T06:22:00.003+08:00

For my best friend, brother and comrade, Jerry who passed away on May 2010.

Happy Birthday.

Rant

2011-06-14T17:40:00.003+08:00

I am really sick of being sick as I've been ill for 2 over weeks. But the good thing is, I lost lots of weight. I was hoping to get myself to the pool or gym, but not in my condition today. Not that I am feeling weak but I just know I've a little more to heal before I get back to my activities.

I hate to take medications but I've had made a point to finish what the doc ordered this time. I have seen my GP not once but thrice. 7 types of medications after each meal....eeeeeeeeeew. Glad that I'm now left with just 2 days of antibiotics and I'm done.

I am so tempted to see my GP again and what holds me back is the fear of being put on more new drugs. Somethings just gotta wait. 2 days, after that if I still don't feel well, I shall go see my GP again. So meanwhile, I just gotta bear with it.

Seriously, I think the whole point of my rantings here is more about not able to have butterscotch milkshake and ice cream....... :P lol

As usual.

2011-06-12T08:13:00.004+08:00

I have lots of great news to share. However the details are not important but my point is, I am very thankful for everything.

I've always been a lucky woman. It seems to many that I always get what I want but little known to them is, that's because I've had learned the art of contentment. I've never live my life based on what others think or thought of me. My success is not measured by anyone's expectations but my very own. I am proud of this. My bragging rights!! :P

Little things makes me happy. Such simplicity of finding joy in everyday life, doing anything I wanna do. Be it a $8 or $2000 pair of shoes, I see equal value in both, as long as I am wearing it. That is not the kind of maths that many would understand. It's all about what I truly value at the end of the day. No one should set a minimum price tag on my shoes and I'll never allow it. I decide what I wanna pay for and what I wanna wear on my feet to walk in life. Yep, another one of my crazy shoe theory.

How could I not be thankful? Complete freedom at heart and mind.

My painful investments are all paying off, achieved all my goals that I've had set for myself as a child and had traveled to many places I wanna go. So for now all I need is to decide on a new goal.

Well, I've had fun especially for the last couple of years. I'd always make sure I'll have fun in any situation. Be it hard life or good, to me its always about finding fun and making things fun from within. So how hard can life be when one is having fun? Sugarcoat the burnt toast if that is what one can only afford for dinner so it will not be too hard to swallow. One gotta fill the stomach, why not sprinkle on some sugar? We can decide what we want on the toast. Yes we all can as long as we find the strength and beauty within.

Well it's my choice now, if I shall crazily chase a new carrot hanging on the stick or simply step back and breathe easy. I shall decide when I wanna decide even now its almost time for me to decide after such long breaks. I thought so. Whatever.

My next goal would be even a harder one. However I shall continue to eat, play and sleep over it. I am never interested in anything that is achievable by norm. I love to make the impossible happens.

For now I shall just focus on nursing back my health and step up on my energy level. Age is catching on me and my body has been protesting lately. So first thing first, see ya at the gym.

WHAOOOOOOO!

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅 15

2011-04-03T14:57:00.006+08:00

Coffee is bitter on its own and yet it diffuses the scent of awakening. Its the scent that encourages one to challenge the bitter after taste. Simply add some sugar to sweeten and milk for a comfort taste and there, we get a perfect world. The story behind every drink. What's in your cup today?

Random

2011-03-24T19:02:00.003+08:00

No one knows where to start. But in due time, somebody knows what needs to be done. What gotta be done has to be done.

No one knows where to start. ( Afraid of failure, laziness as in knowing/hoping someone around would take over/help, afraid of taking responsibility.)

But in due time, somebody knows what needs to be done. ( All talks only, giving instructions/pointing fingers when others are actually doing or trying to work on it. )

What gotta be done has to be done. ( Take action or nothing will be done. Shut up and start working.

I shall shut up and get back to work.

Touched by angels

2011-03-17T14:13:00.001+08:00

This is something we gotta learn.

Japan Quake as Seen from Twitter (Translated by me so quality questionable)

by Jun Shiomitsu on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 8:13am

Japanese people have been very open on Twitter about their experiences following the quake. These snippets of what moved them and touched them during these very trying times are heart-warming. I have attempted a rough translation on some of them so that you can have a read.

Please continue to pray for the people in Japan.

I hope these mini-stories will bring strength and encouragement to my friends and family in Japan by letting them know that, not only does the world sympathize with them, it looks up to them in admiration! My thoughts are with you.

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine on you and be gracious unto you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace." (from the Bible)

「主があなたを祝福し、あなたを守られますように。主が御顔をあなたに照らし、あなたを恵まれますように。主が御顔をあなたに向け、あなたに平安を与えられますように。」　- 聖書より -

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* ディズニーランドでの出来事

http://twitter.com/unosuke/status/46376846505426944

ディズニーランドでは、ショップのお菓子なども配給された。ちょっと派手目な女子高生たちが必要以上にたくさんもらってて「何だ？」って一瞬思ったけど、その後その子たちが、避難所の子供たちにお菓子を配っていたところ見て感動。子供連れは動けない状況だったから、本当にありがたい心配りだった

At Tokyo Disneyland:

Tokyo Disneyland was handing out its shops’ food and drinks for free to the stranded people nearby. I saw a bunch of snobby looking highschool girls walking away with large portions of it and initially though “What the …” But I later I found out they were taking them to the families with little children at emergency evacuation areas. Very perceptive of them, and a very kind thing to do indeed.

* 国連からのメッセージ

http://twitter.com/akitosk/status/46302222346223616

国連からのコメント「日本は今まで世界中に援助をしてきた援助大国だ。今回は国連が全力で日本を援助する。」に感動した。良い事をしたら戻ってくるのです。これがいい例なのです

Message from the UN

Secretary General Ban Ki Moon: “Japan is one of (the UN’s) most generous and strongest benefactors, coming to the assistance of those in need the world over. In that spirit, the United Nations stands by the people of Japan and we will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time.” I was moved at his words. What better example that good things happen to those who do good.

* 渋滞した交差点での出来事

http://twitter.com/micakom/status/46264887281848320

一回の青信号で１台しか前に進めないなんてザラだったけど、誰もが譲り合い穏やかに運転している姿に感動した。複雑な交差点で交通が５分以上完全マヒするシーンもあったけど、１０時間の間お礼以外のクラクションの音を耳にしなかった。恐怖と同時に心温まる時間で、日本がますます好きになった。

At a congested downtown intersection …

Cars were moving at the rate of maybe one every green light, but everyone was letting each other go first with a warm look and a smile. At a complicated intersection, the traffic was at a complete standstill for 5 minutes, but I listened for 10 minutes and didn’t hear a single beep or honk except for an occasional one thanking someone for giving way. It was a terrifying day, but scenes like this warmed me and made me love my country even more.

* 揺れている最中でも・・・

http://twitter.com/gj_neko26/statuses/46394706481004544

聞いた話でびっくりしたのが、とっさに「入口の確保」と揺れてるにも関わらず、あの状況で歩いて入口を開けた人が居たのが凄いと思った。正直、シャンデリアも証明も何時落ちるか分からないのに、凄く勇敢な人が居た事に感動した。

During the earthquake

We’ve all been trained to immediately open the doors and establish an escape route when there is an earthquake. In the middle of the quake while the building was shaking crazily and things falling everywhere, a man made his way to the entrance and held it open. Honestly, the chandelier could have crashed down any minute … that was a brave man!

* バス停で・・・

http://twitter.com/yunico_jp/status/46168394755612672

バスが全然来ない中、@saiso が、バス停の前にある薬局でカイロを買ってきて、並んで待ってる人みんなに配った！

Bus stop mini episode:

It was freezing and bus was taking ages to arrive. “@saiso” left the queue to run to a nearby pharmacy. He bought heating pads and gave one to everyone in the queue!

* ディズニーシーにて

http://twitter.com/kfstudio/status/46390032776437760

ディズニーシーに一泊した娘、無事帰宅しました！キャストのみなさんが寒い中でも笑顔で接してくれて不安を感じることなく過ごせたそうです。防寒のカイロやビニール袋、夜・朝の軽食と飲み物、おやつまで。ディズニーの素晴らしさに感動です。頑張ってくれたキャストさん、ほんとにありがとう！！

Thank you Tokyo Disney Sea

My daughter who was staying at DisneySea just made it back home! Many, many thanks to the staff who worked very hard in the cold with ready smiles that made her to feel safe and secure during the entire night. They brought her food, drinks, snacks, heating pads, and anything necessary to ensure she was comfortable and secure throughout her stay. I was touched by the Disney staff’s warmth and hospitality. Thank you so much!

* 日本人の良さを再認識

http://twitter.com/VietL/status/46376383592677376

この地震が、きっかけになって、失いかけていた日本人本来の良さが戒間見れた気がする。犯罪はする様子はなく、助け合い、律儀、紳士的。普段日本人は冷たい人が多い…。って個人的に感じてるんだけど、多くの人が今回で「絆」を取り戻しつつあるように見えて、それがなんか感動して、泣けてくる。

Reminded of the goodness of the Japanese people

This earthquake has reminded me of that Japanese goodness that had recently become harder and harder to see. Today I see no crime or looting: I am reminded once again of the good Japanese spirit of helping one another, of propriety, and of gentleness. I had recently begun to regard my modern countrymen as cold people … but this earthquake has revived and given back to all of us the spirit of “kizuna” (bond, trust, sharing, the human connection). I am very touched. I am brought to tears.

* 段ボールに感動

http://twitter.com/aquarius_rabbit/status/46213254376210432

ホームで待ちくたびれていたら、ホームレスの人達が寒いから敷けって段ボールをくれた。いつも私達は横目で流してるのに。あたたかいです。

Card board boxes, Thank you!

It was cold and I was getting very weary waiting forever for the train to come. Some homeless people saw me, gave me some of their own cardboard boxes and saying “you’ll be warmer if you sit on these!” I have always walked by homeless people pretending I didn’t see them, and yet here they were offering me warmth. Such warm people.

* 外国人から見た日本人

http://twitter.com/kiritansu/status/46335057689980928

外国人から見た地震災害の反応。物が散乱しているスーパーで、落ちているものを律儀に拾い、そして列に黙って並んでお金を払って買い物をする。運転再開した電車で混んでるのに妊婦に席を譲るお年寄り。この光景を見て外国人は絶句したようだ。本当だろう、この話。すごいよ日本。

What foreigners are saying about Japanese people

At a supermarket where everything was scattered everywhere over the floors, shoppers were helping pick them up and putting them back neatly on the shelves before quietly moving into line to wait to pay for them. On the totally jam-packed first train after the quake, an elderly man gave up his seat for a pregnant woman. Foreigners have told me they are amazed witnessing sights like these. I do believe they actually saw what they said they saw. Japan is truly amazing.

* メディアの動きについて

http://twitter.com/V10CENTAURO/statuses/46388641001508864

ツイッターやＵＳＴでの状況共有と、それに連動するマスコミの動きは、阪神淡路大震災の時とは比べ物にならない質の高さを感じる。もちろん過去の辛い経験から得た教訓を、みんな活かそうとしている感動。

Information network this time around

The information sharing efforts on Twitter or USTREAM, together with the quality of coverage and crucial updates provided by the mass media this time around is incomparable to what we got during the Kobe earthquake. I am deeply impressed by Japan’s successful efforts and ability to put to practice lessons learnt from past tragedies.

* 絵師さん

http://twitter.com/izumi823/statuses/46387948681297920

絵師さんたちがこの地震でみんなに元気付けようと必死に美しい絵や励ましのイラストを描いていることに感動。みんな自分にできることをしたいと思っているんだね。

Touch of art

I saw artists and painters trying to keep things upbeat by painting or drawing beautiful or encouraging drawings for the evacuees around them. I was touched at how everyone was doing their very best to help.

* BBCの報道

http://twitter.com/bozzo1985/status/46228470614855681

本当に感動。泣けてくる。⇒BBCめっちゃ誉めてる。地球最悪の地震が世界で一番準備され訓練された国を襲った。その力や政府が試される。犠牲は出たが他の国ではこんなに正しい行動はとれないだろう。日本人は文化的に感情を抑制する力がある。

BBC Reports

The words of BBC’s reports are so moving they make me cry. They were praising us with words of admiration! “One of the worst earthquakes in recorded history has hit the world’s most well-prepared, well-trained nations. The strength of its government and its people are put to the test. While there have been casualties, in no other country could the government and the people have worked together in such an accurate and coordinated way in the face of such tragedy. The Japanese people have shown their cultural ability to remain calm in the face of adversity.”

* 父親の行動

http://twitter.com/s_hayatsuki/status/46386255767937024

1階に下りて中部電力から関東に送電が始まってる話をしたら、普段はTVも暖房も明かりもつけっぱなしの父親が何も言わずに率先してコンセントを抜きに行った。少し感動した。

A little story about Papa

We live in an area that was not directly hit. When my father came downstairs and heard the news saying that our area had begun allocating electricity to the hard-hit areas, he quietly led by example, turning off the power around the house and pulling the plugs out of their sockets. I was touched. He usually NEVER turns off the lights or the AC or the TV or anything!

* 整列する日本人

http://twitter.com/HASUNA_Natsuko/status/46331839136276480

日本人すごい！！こんな時にも山手線ホームできれいに整列してる …涙。有楽町駅を上から眺む。 http://twitpic.com/48kn1u

Japanese people don’t shove

I'm looking at Yurakucho station from above. I see people standing in line, not pushing or shoving to get onto the Yamanote Line (probably the busiest line in central Tokyo), even at a time like this!

* パン屋

http://twitter.com/ayakishimoto/statuses/46403599743451136

昨日の夜中、大学から徒歩で帰宅する道すがら、とっくに閉店したパン屋のおばちゃんが無料でパン配給していた。こんな喧噪のなかでも自分にできること見つけて実践している人に感動。心温まった。東京も捨てたもんじゃないな。

The bakery lady

There was a small bread shop on the street I take to go to school. It has long been out of business. But last night, I saw the old lady of the shop giving people her handmade bread for free. It was a heart-warming sight. She, like everyone else, was doing what she could to help people in a time of need. Tokyo isn’t that bad afterall!

* 日本ってすごい

http://twitter.com/tksksks/statuses/46403815397801984

日本って凄い。官僚も民間も、皆で助けようとしてる。トラックの運転手も有志で物資運んでるらしいし、東北の交通整備をヤクザさんがやってるという話も聞いた。最近、日本に対して誇りを持てないことが続いていたけれど、そんなことない。日本は凄い国だ。素直に感動してる。日本国の皆さん頑張ろう！

Japan is a wonderful nation!

Both the government and the people, everyone is helping one another today. There are truck drivers helping evacuees move. I even heard that the “yakuza” (gangsters, organized crime groups) are helping to direct traffic in the Tohoku region! There have been many recent developments that have made me lose my sense of pride in my country, but not anymore. Japan is an amazing place! I’m just simply touched. Go Japan!

* twitterすごい

http://twitter.com/bobiko009/statuses/46403721046933504

Twitterの方々の情報とかが一致団結しててすごくたすかります。みなさま親切です！！こういうとき、なんか、感動します。最近は近所とつきあいなかったり冷たい世の中だとか思ってたけどそんなことなかったね。

Twitter is amazing!

The information shared to us all by the twitter community has been amazingly consistent with each other and has been so helpful. Thank you Twitterers! I’m very moved. People recently talk about social networks replacing traditional social life and making people cold and unsociable in real life. But … I guess that’s not true at all.

* ドイツ人の友達

http://twitter.com/sikkoku_otsuyu/status/46392832893796352

ドイツ人の友達が地震が起きた時に渋谷に居て、パニックになっていた所を日本人に助けてもらったらしく、その時の毅然とした日本人の態度や足並み乱さずに店の外に出てやるべきことを淡々とこなす姿にひどく感動し、まるでアーミーのようだったと言っていた。

From a German friend

A German friend of mine was in Shibuya (downtown Tokyo shopping district) when the earthquake hit. He was panicking when a Japanese passerby saved him, taking him into a building. My friend was blown away at how calm and disciplined this Japanese man was. He went out of the building with firm, unfaltering steps, did everything he was trained to do and came back. My German friend was deeply impressed by the Japanese people’s actions during the earthquake, saying they looked like a trained army.

* スーパーでの出来事

http://twitter.com/endless_6/status/46395420523503616

スーパーで無事買物出来ましたヽ(´o｀；でもお客さんのほとんどが他の人の事を考えて必要最低限しか買わない感じだったのが感動しました（涙）

At the supermarket

I just came back safely from the supermarket! Man, I was so touched at how everyone there was mindful of others, buying only as much as they needed and leaving the rest for the people behind them.

* 御殿場で

http://twitter.com/Raaaaayuu/statuses/46392890313801728

実際日本すごいよ。昨日信号が一カ所も機能していない御殿場市でもお互いにドライバー同士譲り合ってたし、地元のおじいちゃんおばあちゃんが手信号やってくれてたりで、混乱もなく本当感動した。9時間運転してたけど前車を煽るようなドライバーはもちろんいなかったし、みんな譲り合い精神。

Gotenba traffic

Japan is really something! Yesterday, not a single traffic light was functioning in Gotenba City. But drivers knew to take turns at intersections and give way to others when needed. Local people were using flags to direct traffic at intersections. I drove for 9 hours but never saw a single car trying to get in front of another. Every single driver on the road contributed to the traffic situation and as a result there was no confusion at all.

* 「みんな」

http://twitter.com/n_yum/statuses/46388003706380288

タクシー運ちゃんと電車駅員さんとおばさんと話したけど、みんな遅くまで帰れなかったりしてすごく疲れているのに、苛立つ事なく、言葉遣いもふるまいも丁寧で、逆に気遣われてしまった。｢みんな大変だから｣という"みんな"って意識があることに感動するし、私も受け継いで大事にしたい文化。

“All of us”

I spoke with an old taxi driver and some elderly staff at the train stations. All of them had been working non-stop and had not been able to go home for a long time. They were visibly very tired, but never once did they show any sign of impatience; they were gentle and very caring. They told me “… because all of us are in this together.” I was touched at what the notion of “all of us” meant to these elderly people. It is a value I will treasure and carry on to my generation.

* 日本の強さ

http://twitter.com/dita_69/status/46309373458382849

サントリーの自販機無料化softbankWi-Fiスポット解放、色んな人達が全力で頑張っててそれに海外が感動・協力してる。海外からの援助受け入れに躊躇したり自衛隊派遣を遅らせたりしてた阪神淡路大震災の頃より日本は確実に強い国になってるんだ。みんな頑張ろう。

A strong Japan

Suntory Beverages has set up free vending machines. Softbank Telephone services is offering free Wifi spots. Everyone in Japan is putting everything they can into helping one another. Japan is also now receiving aid from abroad. Compared to the Kobe earthquake, when Japan took too long to contemplate accepting foreign aid or dispatching the self-defense force to join the rescue effort, Japan has definitely grown into a far stronger nation. Be strong, everyone!

* 朝礼

http://twitter.com/kyoheimai/status/46374747755388928

今朝の朝礼で「何があっても決して不安な顔は見せずに売り場に立つ以上はおもてなしをする気持ちを忘れずにお客様を安心させてあげてください」ちょっと感動した。がんばるか。開店です!

Morning Ceremony

At the shopping center I work at, every morning we have a ritual (common in Japan) where we stand and recite, “No matter what the situation, I will never show anxiety before my customer; in all customer-facing situations I will treat my customers with respect and do everything I can to make them feel comfortable and at ease”. Today, these words were all actually kind of touching. Well, so the day begins! Here we go people, open shop!

* 井上さん

http://twitter.com/frankyonn/status/46401442583552000

井上雄彦さんがものすごい勢いで笑顔のイラストをいっぱいあげてて感動する。励ましとか勇気とかメッセージって、こういうことなんだなーと思う。ＲＴ@inouetake Smile42.

Mr. Inoue

Mr. Inoue has been churning out drawings of smiling and laughing faces at an amazing pace! Things like this remind me again of what it truly means to give people a message of strength and courage.

* 学び

http://twitter.com/chaos_chaotic/statuses/46388646038876160

TLの拡散希望を見て思ったことは、阪神淡路大地震から学んだことがとても多くツイートされていること。当たり前のことなんだけど、やはり人間は、学んで考えることができる生き物なんだと改めて思い、感動した。

Lessons Learnt

What caught my attention on twitter is that a lot of the tweets were about the Kobe earthquake and how what we have learned from it has been put into practice this time around. I know it goes without saying, but I was once again reminded of how humans are indeed creatures that possess the amazing ability to think and learn from experience. It’s a great thought.

* ローマから

http://twitter.com/tsubakianna/statuses/46387133396688896

ローマにいる友達からメール。ローマの人々はニュースを見ながらこのような状況でも冷静に対処する日本人に感動し、尊敬の念を覚えながら、非常に心配しているとのことです。

Message from a friend in Rome

My friend in Rome emailed me. He said that people in Rome are watching the news and sharing their amazement and their heartfelt respect at how, even at a time like this, the people of Japan are able to remain calm and systematically respond to the situation. People in Rome are thinking of us and are very concerned for us.

* 声をかけること

http://twitter.com/RUMI88LoL/statuses/46342599149240320

昨日、裏の家の高１になるお兄ちゃんに感動した。家に１人で居たらしく、地震後すぐ自転車で飛び出し近所をひと回り。【大丈夫ですか―――！？】と道路に逃げてきた人達にひたすら声掛けてた。あの時間には老人や母子しか居なかったから、声掛けてくれただけでもホッとしたよ。ありがとう。

A strong voice

Yesterday, I was impressed and touched by the actions of my neighbor’s 13-year-old-boy. He was home alone when the earthquake hit. But instead of hiding, as soon as the earthquake quieted down, he jumped on his bicycle and road around the block repeatedly shouting at the top of his voice, “Is everyone alright? Is everyone okay?” At the time, there were only women and children and the elderly in the homes. I cannot describe how comforting it was just to hear a strong voice asking if I was okay. Thank you!

* 助け合い

http://twitter.com/sorry_no_user/statuses/46332985133375488

警備員の友人何人かが町田〜相模大野で夜間警備のボランティアをしていたので手伝ってきた。年齢問わずいろんな知らない人同士が助け合っていて心強かった。ちょっと感動してトイレの隅で泣いた。

The beauty of helping one another

I went out last night to help some friends who were volunteering as security personnel between Machida City and Sagami Ohno City. I saw total strangers, both young and old, helping each other along everywhere I turned and was heartened with an overwhelming feeling of encouragement. I was so touched I hid behind the toilets and cried.

* バイクでよければ

http://twitter.com/hikaru_star/statuses/46332900928532480

僕は感動しました。バイトの先輩が1人でも救うために寒い中紙に「バイクでよければ送ります」と書き駅前で掲げ鳶職のお兄ちゃんを所沢まで送ったそうです。世の中まだ捨てたもんじゃないなって思いました。本当に尊敬です！！自分もなんか人の役に立ちたいと生まれて初めて思いました。

I just have a bike

I’m so touched! My colleague at my part time job, wanting to help even just one extra person, wrote a sign saying “I just have a bike, but if you don’t mind hop on!”, rode out on his motorbike, picked up a stranded construction worker and took him all the way to Tokorozawa! Respect! I have never felt so strongly that I want to do something helpful for others.

* 乗り合い

http://twitter.com/pao313/statuses/46332792174411776

浦和美園からタクシー使えると思ったのが甘かった…30分歩いてたら知らない人が車に乗せてくれた（つд；*) 人間の優しさに感動。ありがとうございました。

Sharing your ride

It was stupid of me to think I could catch a cab at Urawamien Station. I ended up walking 30 minutes and then finally was picked up by a stranger who offered to give me a lift. I’m touched by the warmth of human kindness. Thank you, thank you!

* 開放

http://twitter.com/robasuke23/statuses/46326711935172609

昨日、歩いて帰ろうって決めて甲州街道を西へ向かっていて夜の21時くらいなのに、ビルの前で会社をトイレと休憩所として解放してる所があった。社員さんが大声でその旨を歩く人に伝えていた。感動して泣きそうになった。いや、昨日は緊張してて泣けなかったけど、今思い出してないてる。

Rest here!

Last night, I decided, rather than stay at the office, I should try walking home. So I slowly made my way west on Koshu freeway on foot. It was around 9PM when I saw an office building that had a sign that said “Please use our office’s bathrooms! Please rest here!” The employees of the office were loudly shouting out the same to all the people trying to walk home. I was so touch I felt like crying. Well, I guess I was too tense yesterday to cry, but now the tension is wearing off and am very much in tears.

* コンビニ

http://twitter.com/sugarun/statuses/46323030732967936

停電地区のほとんどの店が店を閉めてる中、あるセブンイレブンが店内陳列棚にいくつもろうそくを置いて、営業をしていた。レジが使えないため在庫確認用のハンディで値段確認し読み上げ、もう1人が電卓で計算、もうひとりが懐中電灯で照らす。その状態でレジ２台稼動させていた。感動した。

At the convenience store

While most of the convenience stores near the station were closed because of the quake, there was just one Seven Eleven that was open. The employees had lit lots of candles and put them on the stores shelves. The cash register was not working and they could not take inventory, so the employees worked in threes, one reading up the item description and price, another punching the numbers into a calculator, and the last one using a flashlight to help them work. The store managed to operate both “cash registers” efficiently this way. Impressed!

* 避難所

http://twitter.com/msakatan/statuses/46302864980705280

長女いわく、横浜の避難所に向かう時に、知らない人達と声を掛け合い、場所を教え合っていたそうです。普段は冷たいと思っていた他人の優しさに触れ、感動したそうです。日本人のいざという時の団結力を再認識しました。まだまだ日本も捨てたものではないです。

On the way to the emergency evacuation area

My oldest daughter was making her way to Yokohama’s emergency evacuation area. Total strangers were helping each other out and showing each other the way to the emergency evacuation area. She told me she was moved at how strangers, who can seem so cold at times, showed her kindness and care. I was reminded at the Japanese peoples’ inherent ability to immediately unite in the face of adversity. Today, I have discovered a newfound faith in my nation and my people.

* 呼びかけ

http://twitter.com/akanensm/status/46214540161064960

何時間も歩き続けてたんだけど、至る所でトイレかしますとか、休憩できますとか言うビルや飲食店が沢山あって感動しました。とある企業ビルの人がボランティアで、○○線運転再開ですー！とか、休憩できますー！！って呼びかけてるの見て感動して泣きそうになったマジでw日本も捨てたもんじゃないな

A big, kind voice

I’ve been walking for many hours now. I’m touched at how everywhere I turn, there are shops open with people shouting “Please use our bathroom!” or “Please rest here!” There were also office buildings where people with access to information were voluntarily shouting out helpful tips, like “**** line is now operational!” Seeing things like this after walking for hours and hours made me feel like weeping with gratitude. Seriously, there is still hope for this country!

* ホームにて

http://twitter.com/masa_kisshie/statuses/46323838316843008

都営大江戸線の光ヶ丘方面行きは、非常に混雑しています。ホームにも、改札の外にも、電車を待つ溢れんばかりの人。でも、誰一人列を崩さず、通路を開け、係員の誘導に従っている。ロープがあるわけでもないのに、通る人のための通路スペースが。その不自然なほどの快適さに、ただただ感動するばかり。

On the platform

The Oedo Subway Line for Hikarigaoka is very congested. On the platform and at the gate there are just crowds and crowds of people waiting for the train. But in all the confusion, every last person is neatly lined up waiting his or her turn while managing to keep a passage of space open for staff and people going the other way. Everyone is listening to the instructions from the staff and everyone acts accordingly. And amazingly … there isn’t even a rope or anything in sight to keep people in queue or open space for staff to pass, they just do! I am so impressed at this almost unnatural orderliness! I have nothing but praise for these people!

* 駅員さん

http://twitter.com/tadakatz/status/46274214654787584

終夜運転のメトロの駅員に、大変ですねって声かけたら、笑顔で、こんな時ですから！だって。捨てたもんじゃないね、感動した。

Station staff

I said to a Tokyometro station staff who was on all-night duty, “I’m sure it has been a tough night for you. Thank you.” He responded with a smile, “On a night like this, gladly!” I was touched.

* おっちゃん

http://twitter.com/sumonya/status/46479563412348928

昨日4時間かけて歩いて帰ってきた主人。赤羽で心が折れそうになってた時「お寒い中大変ですね！あったかいコーヒーどうぞ！」って叫びながら無料配布してるおっちゃんに出会った。これがあったから頑張れたそうだ。もう5回もこの話をしてくるので本当に嬉しかったんだと思う。おっちゃんありがとう。

Coffee

My husband finally got home very late last night after walking for 4 hours. He told me he felt like giving up at around Akabane, when an elderly man who was going around handing out free coffee saw him, gave him a steaming cup and said, “You must be tired and cold. Here, have some coffee!” My husband told me that it was because of this elderly man that he found the will and strength to continue walking. I’ve already heard this story from him five times tonight, so no doubt he was really, really touched! Thank you to my husband’s anonymous helper!

* 献血の列

http://twitter.com/NOBCHIDORI/status/46477518169047040

日本は強いです！大阪難波の献血施設は被災地の方の為に超満員の順番待ちでした。私欲の無い列を初めて見ました。感動しました。被災地の方々、全国でその辛さを受け止めます。諦めずに頑張って下さい！

Blood donations

Japan is strong! At Osaka I saw a LONG line of people waiting to give blood at the blood donation center. This is the first time I have seen such a queue of selfless people waiting patiently in line just to give. It was a moving sight! To everyone in the hard-hit areas, we your countrymen accept your suffering as our own and we share in your grief. Do not give up! Stay strong!

* 節電営業

http://twitter.com/hisyakakukeima/status/46584079558250496

近所のスーパー・サミットに来てみたら、通常深夜1時まで営業なのに大きい看板が付いていなかった。早めに店を閉めたのかと思ったら、外の電気だけ消して節電しつつ営業していた。ちょっと感動

Saving electricity for the North

I went to my neighborhood supermarket and was initially surprised that their neon signs were off. They usually are open till 1AM. I then found out that they were open, but were saving electricity so that more power could be channeled to the hard-hit coastal areas. Wow!

* 買うのやめるわ

http://twitter.com/raai15/status/46546475362160640

バイト先に若いお兄さんたちが軍団でお酒を買いに来たんだけど、その中の一人が｢やべえ、オレお酒のためにしかお金持ってきてないから募金できん。ちょっとこれ買うのやめるわ｣って言って商品返品してそのお金全部募金してた。お友達も続々と募金しててすごい感動した。すごいよ

Not enough money!

At the store where I work, a huge group of young men suddenly came in to buy booze. One of them suddenly said, “Oops, I only have enough money to buy booze, I can’t donate! Forget the booze, maybe next time!” and instead put ALL his money into the disaster relief donation box. One by one, every single one of the army of youths threw all their money into the box after him. What a heart-warming sight that was!

* いつでも買える

http://twitter.com/7474529/status/46565903520907264

今日、募金箱に金髪にピアスの若い兄ちゃんが万札数枚入れていた。そしてその友人に｢ゲームなんていつでも買えるからな｣と言っていたのが聞こえて私含め周りの人達も募金していた。人は見た目じゃないことを実感した。そんなお昼でした。この話感動しました。

Goth youth

A goth youth with white hair and body piercings walked into my store and shoved several hundred dollars (several tens of thousands of yen) into the disaster relief fund donation box. As he walked out, I and people around me heard him saying to his buddies, “I mean, we can buy those games anytime!” At that, we all opened our wallets and put our money into the donation box. Really, you cannot judge people by their appearances.

* 絶対うまいはず

http://twitter.com/kyugatimuti/statuses/46594200061493249

僕も秋葉からの帰りにおにぎりとみそ汁配ってる方に会いました、感動しました、チャリだったからダイジョブです他の人にって言ったけどもらっておけばよかったなぁ絶対うまかったと思う

They looked absolutely delicious!

I too saw the guy handing out free rice balls and miso soup on the way back from Akihabara. I was on my bicycle so I told him, “I’m okay, please give it to other people!” On hindsight, I should have taken one … they looked absolutely delicious!!

* お菓子いっぱい

http://twitter.com/moebamuse/status/46379810217406465

すごい。弟たった今ディズニーランドから帰宅したんだけど。新品のお菓子袋いっぱいにもらってきて、客全員分の帰りの交通費負担してくれたんだって。一晩中、何か言えば全て対応してくれたって。やっぱり世界のディズニーランドなんだね。

Another Disney episode

Amazing! My brother just managed to get home from Disneyland right now. He’s got bags and bags of free sweets. Furthermore, Disneyland paid for every customer’s travel fare back. All night long, the staff responded immediately and fully to every request he made. Disneyland is truly a world class brand!

* 困ったときは！

http://twitter.com/ryoshun49/statuses/46605524434821120

昨日青葉台駅で帰宅困難者が溢れる中、車に乗ってる人が「○○方面の方どうぞ！」って行って車に乗せてた。「困った時はみんな一緒ですから！」って言ってた。超感動したの思い出した。

Same boat!

Last night, Aobadai station was jammed with stranded people unable to get home. But there were private cars with drivers shouting “If you’re going in the direction of ****, please hop on!” I was able to hitch a ride on one of them. When I thanked the driver, he replied “No worries! We’re all on the same boat. We have to stick together!”

* 充電されたい方は・・・・

http://twitter.com/yamachin_x1/statuses/46609620210421760

避難所にいたときに、社会人1年生で、研修でこっちにきてた女の子が、たまたま携帯のバッテリーも持参してたらしく、体育館のコンセントを使用する許可ももらい、「携帯の充電をされたい方は、ご自由につかってください」と呼びかけて回ってたんだ。僕はその子にとても感動したんだよ･･

Need to charge your phone?

At the emergency evacuation area, a young first-year intern at my company who had brought her phone’s charger got permission from the facility to use their power socket and went around shouting “Anyone need to charge their phone? Please use my charger!” Just a little thing, but I was touched.

Gibberish

2011-03-17T01:05:00.003+08:00

1) Treat others the way you want to be treated.

There was this movie about an English man who drifted at sea after his ship sank. He found a native on an unknown island. He could only communicate with the native using simple sign language. He native caught fish, hunted food and built a small hut for him. They became friends. Slowly, the native learnt to speak and understand simple English. One fine day they had a casual chat, the Englishman talk about slavery and mentioned about his family and his name. The native asked the English man, " Master, your name John? What is Master?"

The Englishman was lost for words. The native said angrily "I slave? You master? You get your own food!". The native stormed off and the Englishman caught up with native to apologize and to explain himself. But the native said" I learn your English. But you know not a word of my language." The Englishman knew from that very moment not only he had lost his only means for survival in the jungle, and a true friend whom he made to call him master.

HOLIDAY!

2011-03-08T18:00:00.001+08:00

Finally its time for my yearly " pilgrimage " back to my kampong. This time we gonna move to an exciting new area where the biggest waterfall on the island flows. Oh yeah, we gonna go deep into the jungle to explore the mysterious lake and be "wow-ed" by wild orchid garden.

This trip will all be about adventure (YESH FINALLY!) as my friends are very gung-ho. I don't think they will be very happy if I just simply laze in the comfort of my hammock. LOL

For years, I've been wishing hard to meeting friends that are adventurous and are able to motivate me to move my butt.

Oh yeah the black panther is also a cat. meow...

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅12.5

2011-03-06T17:19:00.002+08:00

My second cup of the day. Its the little simple joy that makes life wonderful. Cheers.

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅12

2011-03-06T16:03:00.003+08:00

Its been a long time. 好久没有慢慢的享受咖啡。Last night at the park, where all the lighted kites flew in the sky made a beautiful sight. Somehow it left a little sadness in me, as strings are attached to the kites that roam the skies. A little perfection in an imperfect world that makes life.

Carpenter

2011-01-29T15:38:00.000+08:00

The quest for an education is not about attaining a piece of "paper" as it proves nothing about the depth and inner soul of a person. The point of education is to equip the mind with "tools" as to a carpenter who knows his tools required to build a table. But there are carpenters who can't build a table even he knows his tools.........

Abstract

2011-01-19T02:27:00.002+08:00

The dust particles settle on the surfaces, time after time. Word by word as I type the dust unseen by eyes moves away from the keyboard but then as the wind blows through the window, more unseen dust follows. Some travel from the apartment above and below, some may even travel as far as from 10 thousand miles.

Every beat of the heart indicates a gush of blood circulating all over the body bringing life to every moment. Every breathe we make wakes up every senses we are blessed with. But all these never makes one feeling more alive than pain.

The mind's filled with thoughts whether we are thinking or not. It never stops working.

It's only the grandfather's clock needs winding, in order to fulfill its one and only purpose. But yet its a noble cause as to remind us, how much time is left for us the breathing ones. Yes, we created time but yet we also limited our life since we created time.

The dust's still flying in. The blood's still flowing. The mind's still thinking and I am still typing.

I've had just lived a short tender moment as I let my thoughts roam by forgetting time so my heart can take a break from all that "over- worryings".

Now its time to sleep. Back to limiting life with time.

Your pain is for me. Thank you

2011-01-05T10:21:00.005+08:00

I know the title did not sound very auspicious for my first entry of the year, but read on.

I happened to talk to an old friend yesterday morning. He was full of anger. I don't know what got into him. But being friends for so many years. I knew right away his outbreak was nothing what it seemed to be. Lets just say different people has different way when comes to expressing oneself. He was loud and aggressive. If our conversation was overheard by anyone, 99percent of the human race would be mistaken with the content and the intent.

I actually had a smile on my face when he scolded me non stop for like 15minutes. Don't get me wrong, I am not the type who would let anyone do so. That moment made me felt like I'm enjoying a cup of coffee. Bitter yet sweet at the same time. Bitter part is, I got him so worried. Sweet part is that I know I've got a good friend for life and with that I am able to walk on charcoal even when made my feet hurts every step I make.

Our conversation ended well as usual by comforting each other. I did the same to him on some occasions but of course not this time, this was his "moment". But when during my "moment", I was told almost no one can outspoke me. LOL

This has always been the way of how we got along. He proclaimed on many occasions that if there's anyone who knew him, I maybe the one somehow. He too is one of a few that knew me well. Words meant nothing. Its always the heart that counts. I am very happy and lucky that I have friends like him who truly cares and love me, nothing superficial and no agenda.

I had a wonderful closure for 2010. I hope you did too. 2011 is looking very promising. I'm looking forward to every sunrise. Cheers.

Report Book Blues

2010-12-24T18:50:00.002+08:00

End of year can be somewhat depressing yet it can be fun and exciting at the same time. I guess when one gets older, each year end means lost of time and precious youth. Of course youth is something we are losing every second the minute we were born.

Year end is also a time when you get your report book. It tells you your milestones of not just the current year but also a summery of what you are now and before. When you take a hard look again on that report book, you know right away, whats working for you and whats not. A third look at it tells you what should be done for the coming new year.

Oh yeah. That very report book can make you either feel rewarding or depressing. But the depressing part seems to come in more often than the rewarding part. Reason is simple, we will never feel contended no matter how much we have had achieved. There are always something we should have had done or something we all shouldn't. Just like what we always say "If I had known...". Conclusion is, we are never gonna know.

All I know from my report book this year is, There are lots of "I SHOULD/COULD HAVE HAD"...... Oh well, I can see that clearly now and that's gonna be what I will work on next year.

Meanwhile, its year end. I concluded at this point of time, I shall have a 2 weeks break and just enjoy myself for now. Yeah, let my lazy bones take over me to relax and to recharge, for the road to my next report book is gonna be a long way later. Reality shall resume on 2nd Jan 2011. CHEERS!

Sunflower

2010-12-23T05:33:00.003+08:00

What do you see in a sunflower? Is it something that brings you joy, fills your heart with love the moment you're awake or simply just a plant, a flower that serves no purpose but a piece of decoration?

Who is your sunflower? Is it someone or something like how you would wear as a scarf on Tuesday and it will simply be buried in your wardrobe for the rest of 364 days?

When do you see a sunflower? Is it something you would only take notice when you walk into the hotel lobby in Bali?

What is a sunflower, to you? When you don't have an answer, nothing matters to you but you.

The party has begun.

2010-12-19T23:25:00.004+08:00

Nothing's much is happening. Just the usual things to do and to be done during xmas season thats all. This season there's a kind of peace in our hearts. Looking back, this feels like the best xmas season Prince and I ever had.

The point of cutting down all dead wood is to make way for new trees to grow. Its painful for us in the beginning but we are enjoying fruits from the new trees now. What didn't work for us in the past has to be thrown away, that's why we have spring cleaning. What's better than living in a clean and fresh surrounding so that we all can be well prepared to face new challenges for the coming new year?

The lights in town are splashed in our favorite blue. We are blessed to have just peace, love, joy, support and endless steamboat & moscarto parties.

Nothing much is happening really, it's simply wonderful. I'm loving it.

Speechless

2010-12-12T05:23:00.003+08:00

A friend shared this on FB lately. "If life can be as simple as just sitting in front of TV with a tub of Ben and Jerry's..." Oh yes, it can be that way totally, if one can see no evil ,hear no evil and feel no emotion.

I've learnt quite an important lesson recently but only this very moment I start to fully understand it. I've had never like nor enjoy doing housework until recently. Everyday I took pride in cleaning up my house. But this moment I am thinking, no matter how hard I tried cleaning, washing and dusting, there'll always be dust and dirt. So this cycle will never gonna end. I can give 10 years of my life doing cleaning and trying my best not to give up but truth and fact is, it's a never ending thing.

Some things are not meant to be..... Its just me cleaning, the house will never clean itself.

Why bother? Skip the hurt and pain. I should just get a maid.

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅11

2010-11-23T11:18:00.005+08:00

一位老朋友为了买我爱喝的邻国咖啡粉给我居然排队了四十五分钟。难得的不是咖啡却是这份心意。我的确是幸福的。需要帮忙时，朋友们都二话不说，双手自然的伸出来。我任性的时候，朋友们都包容我。我不开心的时候，朋友们也会哄我。我老“黄”卖瓜的时候，朋友们也很乐意的聆听。我说要减肥，朋友们劝我不要节食。我说要登山，朋友们一口答应陪我去还自动的陪我运动健身。我，应该是快乐的。

今天的心情却是复杂的。不是不快乐，但就是不开心。可能，我又任性了。朋友们，不好意思又让你们操心了。谢谢大家让我幸福的任性。。。 :)

Yard for reflections

2010-11-21T07:11:00.003+08:00

I have an interesting yard. Its the place where I watch my washing machine spin and where my clothes are hung to dry. Yet its also a place where I do my daily reflections. Magic seems to work its power there. Maybe it has got something to do with the aura of the place or something. So many times, gossips, heart to heart talks and truth were all told in the yard. Even my friends are drawn to my yard.

You should be here

2010-11-01T04:46:00.003+08:00

Like a sudden outburst in the middle of laughter, my heart sank for a moment. I had images running in my head, like a film playing by itself, I thought I saw you walked in. In your usual black shirt and jeans and that smile on your face, I repeated to myself that you should be here.

Almost everyone is here but you. You never failed to turn up when I call. Yet now, whats left of you in me are just my imagination. You are not a call away anymore. You had became my imagination.

You would have enjoyed the food. You would have enjoyed your stay. There are so much fun and laughter to share. Maybe I need to cry but I shall not for I should still set a good example to you be it you are dead or alive.

My dear friend, you'll always have a place in my heart. RIP

窗内，窗外

2010-10-29T13:13:00.004+08:00

窗外的窗尽是残留的过去，窗内却是一个新的故事的开始。窗外的人是否记得窗内人的故事？　窗内的人何必在乎窗外的事？　终于，窗内的人把窗给关上了。窗外的人始终留在自己的窗内继续自己的故事。。。。

Run to you

2010-10-06T01:13:00.007+08:00

Besides updating about myself being busy, there's nothing new to talk about. What is new? Excitement perhaps means new and vice versa. History repeats itself every second since the beginning of time. Yes, I've had concluded, there's nothing new.

I am never afraid of the old ancient repetition of happenings and doings in life but the lost of excitement. To me, excitement is everything. How can one ever progress well at work if one finds no excitement in waking up at 630am just to get to work? Thats just one example.

The million dollar question is , how do we find excitement?

Seriously, I don't have that answer. I only know it all comes down to what we believe in and perceive. Our natural protective instinct kicks in when we face fear and doubts so we tend to perceive ourselves to end up with bad outcomes just to keep ourselves away from hurt and pain. Hence, no excitement! Yep, so when one sees broken glasses on the floor, one holds back his footsteps. So how about leaping forward with excitement to get to the other side? Shift of thoughts.....

Anyway, how are you doing? Are you leaping forward or are you holding back your footsteps?

What do you believe in?

Have a great week ahead. Cheers

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅 10

2010-09-24T10:07:00.003+08:00

好忙。。真的忙到最近咖啡也少喝了。你好吗？　不要质疑，　我正是在问候这时候你。是否你也和我一样忙着建立美好的将来，忙着勇敢的跨越人生的新阶段？　还是现在的你和曾经的我一样处于休眠状态？　累了当然就要休息，而且要敢敢的好好的休息。　休息够了自然而然冲劲就会回来。

终于今天我能够好好的，慢慢的品尝我最爱的咖啡。。。　我们一起加油吧！　　

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅9

2010-09-02T19:50:00.003+08:00

朋友送的香浓咖啡每一口都苦中带甜。喝完了以后虽然口中留下一点苦味但心中留下的却是甜的。风平浪静同舟共游其享乐，有得玩时，谁都想上舟。能几许风雨，同舟共济的就唯独赠我咖啡之友们也。这杯咖啡苦的值得。干杯！

Make it real

2010-08-25T22:21:00.005+08:00

I have not pack my bags but I'm so ready to go again! I'm so looking forward to this new adventure of mine. Not sure for how long this trip's gonna be but yes it's at least 2 weeks I'm talking about, if not it will be 3 months or more.... Crossing my fingers!

I know I shouldn't count my chickens before those eggs hatch but I really can't help it. It's good to dream. I can feel my vision coming real.

How are you feeling today? I wish you well too! :)

Beauty Sleep

2010-08-24T23:15:00.003+08:00

I've been overworked lately so I'm now trying to catch up on my sleep. Hope all is well with you. I've nothing to update for now as my brain has taken her vacation somewhere... LOL

For now and the next few days, I wanna do NOTHING. Except for showers, eat, drink, toilet breaks and TV. The rest of the time I am gonna go into a vegetable state of mind....

Hi! I'm a tomato.... Maybe not, I think I am a potato . Gosh I'm not sure...Maybe a strawberry?

I can still laugh. Yes I can!

2010-08-17T08:24:00.002+08:00

Lost the Iphone prince bought me.... I can only laugh about it. Yep why not? Not that I don't feel sad but I have to focus on my current project. So I just gotta laugh about it and move on.

Lets think about it this way. I can get myself a new phone. Hummm..... IPAD VS IPHONE 4....

I think I'll just go for a cheap phone and also forget about Ipad since I have had already spent quite a sum in states.

Anyway.....................

It's time to get back to work. Lots to do today.

Good morning, Good afternoon and Good Nite! Hope all is well with you.

Cheers

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅8

2010-08-06T19:14:00.003+08:00

还是感触的一刻，还是同样的冰冻咖啡。不同的只是时间，人物，地点和心态。。。

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅7

2010-08-04T17:50:00.003+08:00

今天的感触多了一些。能够在家的感觉真的很好。今天我把咖啡加了些冰块。冷冷的一口一口慢慢的喝下去，十分痛快。

Home Sweet Home

2010-08-03T15:13:00.006+08:00

My trip is cut short by a week but it's still great to be home. My nieces made a card for me! Awwww sweet!

My flight arrived an hour early. The flight crews must be in a rush to come home. LOL Its so quiet at the airport at 430am and that made terminal 2 looked depressing....

I hardly slept in the plane. It was a very stressful flight even when the services were excellent and seats were very very comfortable. Its the turbulence that stressed me out. I stayed up and watched 4 movies, dozed off in between and jolted up by the turbulences. I prayed to heaven most of the time, fearing for my fragile life. Then came a point I kinda gave up, told myself there's nothing I can do about it since I was in mid air. I know this sounds kinda silly but I really can't help it. LOL

Gonna go take nap now... Hope all is well with you.

Cheers!

California Dreaming

2010-07-29T17:25:00.006+08:00

Yes yes yes! Feels great to be back in LA! I do enjoy my time in Ohio but its the endless beaches and piers I've been missing most in LA. It's really strange. Life really works in such unexplainable mysterious ways.

It was four years ago, when I took the shuttle cab leaving my beautiful "home" of 3 months in Santa Monica and made my way to the airport. It was very early in the morning and the cab passed by Marina Del Rey. I kinda know of this place before my journey to LA as I had to look for a place to stay over the internet. I saw those beautiful pictures online and never thought I would actually get to see it with my own eyes as it was too far from my school. So when I passed by Marina Del Rey in a cab four years ago, I wondered what my experience would be if I could spent a few nights there.

How funny... My friends (a married couple) bought a beautiful apartment here and so here I am in Marina Del Rey! The best part is I saw Morgan Freeman! I'm quite sure its him. I was walking back from Venice Beach and was trying to figure out my way and I was hesitating if I should cross the road. Then a car stopped and waited for me to cross. I didn't cross and gave way instead and when I looked at the driver and smiled, I thought I saw a very familiar face, the driver smiled back at me and within seconds the car dove away and then it hit me.... He's MORGAN FREEMAN!!! WAHOO!

Venice beach is another place I'd always wanna explore. I heard about it through my acting school classmates during my stay in LA. Finally I made my way there and its just a 15min walk away. The pier was fun and people were fishing on the pier. That reminded me of our Bedok Jetty. But the catch here is more exciting. Mackerel !! Lots of it!! I wished I had fishing rod with me! ARRGH!

Walked into a bar at 4pm near the beach. The bar is something like what we see in the movies. I ordered a Bud Lite, gulp it down immediately, paid the waitress and walked out. All under 60seconds. LOL I know it sounded crazy but that's my point. I didn't want to hang out there and start a conversation with strangers. I mean I am alone after all. I only wanted to get the feel of being in an old school American bar. So 60secs is good enough for me.

Met a few Singaporeans over dinner just now. It was fun to get to know new people and to catch up with friends.

Gonna meet up with 2 classmates tomorrow and am really looking forward to it. GOSH! I can so live in LA for another 3 months! I hope I get to come back real soon. But meanwhile I am gonna enjoy my last two nights here.

I always believe and trust that life will work out for me . Positive thoughts attracts positive results. Even though I have shorten my trip but I am thankful with all the blessing I've been receiving from heaven. I know and I truly believe I'll be back in LA soon. One just gotta trust and have faith in oneself and heaven.

Hope all is well with you!

PMS and I don't know what anymore......

2010-07-28T11:34:00.004+08:00

I'm not in a good mood today. Guess it must be my PMS or maybe it was because of the super hot sun that burned my skin this afternoon. Maybe it's the thought that I don't get the chance to hang out with Carolina anymore until she comes back. Maybe maybe..... One thousand more reasons I can find. It also could be because I didn't buy the nice CK dress in the mall and that bag in the arts museum...

Gosh! It's really so hard to be a woman. Only if men would understand. LOL

Oh well. I'll be fine. Of course I will as always. LOL

I will survive. :)

Hope you have a great day! CHEERS!

I'm starting to feel better already!

Leap Of Faith

2010-07-26T03:14:00.005+08:00

Missed Jerry last night. Couldn't help but to think about him.

Hey Jerry! Are you watching over me from heaven?

Let's talk about you today. Yeah you, the one reading the words on this blog right now, this moment.

Who are your friends? What's your kind of music? What do think of the color "Purple"? Have you seen "The A Team" ? Do you like sunflowers? What's your idea of a good day? Have you ever take a moment to invoke all your senses at once? It can be quite an experience.

If there's a place right now you be there in 3 seconds, I'm talking about anywhere in the world, where will it be and why? Have you ever shown your vulnerability to anyone? Whats your biggest fear? Nah... I'm talking about real fear. Come on! LOL

Have you ever been present? I mean really being present for anyone? What was the last thing on your mind before you went to bed last nite? Did you smile when you wake up this morning?

I did. Hope you did too. :)

Nice knowing you.

Oh Carol.........

2010-07-22T19:54:00.003+08:00

Hey Hey Hey....... The song of the day is "OH CAROL"! Gosh... 2 decades already....

Yep, I wouldn't have imagined this happening in a foreign land 2 decades ago. WOW... But yes I'm here and meeting Carolina, my CHIJ classmate in 30 minutes. I'm feeling so nervous.

May you have a great day ahead!! Cos I'm know I'm gonna have one too!!

CHEERS! :)

Sunset at 10pm

2010-07-19T10:16:00.006+08:00

The sun doesn't set fully till 10pm here. The blur me only realized it now. The world wide web says the sun rises here at 6am. Gosh super long day everyday. No wonder I felt drained for the last two nights even when I did almost nothing.

I am a night person. Poor me. LOL I prefer the night. Quiet and cooling, it helps to boost my creativity. But well I guess I'll adjust my life here pretty well soon. Who wouldn't? Nice weather, nice people plus there's no traffic jams and stress free town.

Sometimes its good to slow down. The living enviroment, just like feng shui can change a person. It can either destroy you or heal you. Looks like I've just found another good reason to be here. I came here to heal. Ironically, I am now living in a world prestige medical town that's number one ranking for heart program.

When I first started my journey, I thought it would be just as simple as visiting a friend (who is seeking treatment here) and to provide assistance in every way I can. But looks like now I'm the one who is seeking treatment and receiving assistance here instead.

Its strange how life works. You think you are helping people yet its actually the other way round. I didn't know my heart's tired until now. I mean I knew in a way but just didn't think I'm that tired. Who wouldn't be tired after being trapped and struggled 24/7 in a city for so long? We city people are sick. Just too much going on living in a city. For me especially the last 2 months. The accident and death of Jerry and other accumulative stuffs. I want my kampong. I miss Tioman island. Now, where's my Ali kopi?

Tomorrow I'm gonna have to move out from this cosy guest house and move into a nice hotel. I'm so gonna miss the smiles from the people here, the free wifi and the cosy lounge area. Its been my "home" for the last two nights after all. I am actually moving just across the street so that I can be closer to my friend. Tomorrow I will honor my responsibility and integrity as a friend. That's what I am here for in the first place.

I spoke to Justina on the phone just now. She spoke of how much she misses Jerry. My heart sank. But I'm fine now. Spoke to another friend just now, he broke the news of his mom being diagnosed with cancer. Guess when I get back I shall spend time with this old friend of mine. I know there's nothing I can do but at least I can be there for him.

Road Rage Diva

2010-07-18T20:44:00.008+08:00

Crazy...... I must be crazy..... I did a most crazy thing last evening. Prince was laughing about it and he was mean cheeky. I can hear it from his laughs from the other side of the phone. Like he always said " Ermm... I was more worried for other drivers on the road." ARRGH

Oh no, its not about my driving skills. (I'd think so, at least) But more on how I'm most likely to turn into The Road Rage Diva...

Like the other time when I tried to stop a teenager from bashing up a poor little boy. Prince said he was more worried for the teen. I wonder if its because I told him I have some Mongol blood running in my body. Yeah Genghis Khan!! I have warrior blood in me!!

Anyway, it is not illegal for me to drive here as long as I am under supervision. Carol told me she heard from a friend that the local police here prefer to catch traffic offender because there's USD$100 commission for the police. I wonder if its the same back home.

By the way, driving lessons starts from Monday.

Gotta go for my morning walk. CIAO!!

Hope all is well with you.

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅6

2010-07-18T03:02:00.004+08:00

I saw my first river in states.... YAY!

Another yay for me is that I did not buy the pair of shoe I like from the shop thats next to the river... Yeah? ARRRGGGGH!

I'm very good here. Well taken care of by Ben and his family. Nothing can express my gratitude for their kind hospitality. I don't know what I can do to help, but I wish I can find ways to help or do something for them. However I'm really clueless. Now I can only hope I'm not a burden to them thats all.

This morning I spoke to my pals via skype. (I'm thankful for this invention!!)

I heard from them that it flooded AGAIN in Orchard road and Thomson road. My friend's car was half submerged at the open carpark at cineleisure. He managed to free his car but as he drove to Thomson road there was another flood. He and many other drivers were forced to do an illegal u-turn, driving opposite way on the one way road.....

Anyway, I'm going out for a short walk. I wish you well and hope you'll enjoy the song.

Cheers

:) I'm lovin it

2010-07-17T13:09:00.004+08:00

Hello! How are you doing?

I'm having fun here in the states. Managed to spend a little time at the beach. Simply beautiful.

But I dozed off in the cinema..... Wasted USD$10.... :(

Slept very well last nite. No jet lag. Woke up at 7am without the alarm clock. Love the weather here. However I had to catch a flight to another state. Sad to leave but its good to be able to explore new places.

Finally I'm at where I should be. Glad to be here. Gonna meet up with a primary school classmate who moved here. Glad to see Ben and his family. He got such a sweet and beautiful wife and his kids are so cute. He's recovering well from his surgery. I'm happy for him.

We had dinner at a Taiwanese place. Nice beef noodle. Bought a bun for supper and the lady gave me another bun for free. Awww.... So happy!

I'm lovin it.....

Meow meow meow meow.....

2010-07-13T19:59:00.005+08:00

I haven't pack yet.... GOSH! I STILL HAVEN'T PACK YET!!

My internal flight has been confirmed and I'll be flying with Continental Airlines. I wonder if its the same carrier I flew to Vegas on. I may have flown on American Airlines the last time. It's been too long. Don't remember much....

Anyway it was sweet of my friend who booked the tickets for me. I felt bad that my poor friend who just got out of surgery had to spend time to help me arrange my flights and the others. Should be resting and meowing away.... :P

Yay! I get to spend a night in Marina Del Rey! I have been there once just for a couple of minutes and been wanting to see more of the place ever since. I am so glad Annie and David bought a beautiful home there last year, so now I get to crash in their guest room! Hehee :P Can't wait to meet their puppy Roofy! I hope I get to meet Louis and Manish too... But its over an hour drive away from Santa Monica. Crossing my fingers. Yep I'll upload some pics here when I get back.

My Swedish friend will be flying in. Hope I'll get to meet her again. Anyway Ann will be hanging out with her if I am still not back by then.

I am freaking out. I hope my laundry will dry in time. Yes I know, I should move my butt and start to do my packing, NOW....

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅5

2010-07-13T05:02:00.005+08:00

今晚的咖啡有点苦涩，正好反映了我的心情。It's hard not to think of Jerry. 他的生日也过了好几天了。以为就可以这样慢慢淡淡的忘记。 I tried not to think about him but ended up eating on the same street where we had our last meal together. 好弟弟，生日快乐。Rest in peace my friend....

Leaving on the jet plane

2010-07-12T06:52:00.006+08:00

I love to travel but not the flying part. Especially when the plane takes off and the sudden drop in mid air. Scary.... My last flight on Silkair to Xiamen was really frightening... The plane suddenly dropped a few meters in mid air when the crews were serving refreshments. I burst into tears and prayed hard for my life to heaven. PLEASE LET IT BE A SMOOTH FLIGHT ! Crossing my fingers....... Its not funny to fly alone.

I fly alone most of the time and yet I have no idea how I got through each time. The take offs, the turbulence, and the landing part.

I wonder what shall I pack into my luggage. I am glad to be able to visit my friend. It's gonna be a super long flight. I hope I will not be squeezed in between two strangers who snored their way on the 18 hour long flight again. This time I shall not ask for window seat. Forget the clouds.

I am gonna travel light this time and will survive the entire trip with just 2 jackets, not 7. I know its gonna be chilly. But I guess my body fats should be enough to keep me warm. LOL

Shoes... I'll wear my track shoes and bring long a pair of boots and maybe a pair of heels. 2 pairs of jeans, a few nice tops and 2 dresses should be enough. I hope so. I don't know when I'll be back but 3 weeks is max for me.

My dear Mr Lenovo (laptop) will be travelling with me. It's stupid to travel without a laptop in my case. Oh yes, bringing along 2 books to read will be nice too.

NAH ! No shopping this time! Okay... Maybe some cosmetics from duty free shops BUT that's about it!!

Paul, please decide for me what to wear....

2010-07-08T06:49:00.007+08:00

Now I know what not to wear. I'd rather wear jeans or put on something that's 100% silk. It gotta be nothing heavy. Oh those shoes..... Gosh! It better be comfortable.

The last time I wore my Adidas under the ken-ken and did the run-away bride thingy. It wasn't too bad. No "table cloth" for the train please. Maybe no train at all, on the second thought.

I must have worn bridal gown for 5 times at least. Each time it happens my excitement level decreases, plus the fact that I have never seen any gown that I truly fancy over the years. Now I'm starting to think, maybe there will never be a gown for me. Believe me, looking for the perfect gown is harder than looking for a soulmate. Okay, maybe its just me.

Its not funny when one has to wear it for 2 days. No wonder most weddings last for only a day. I wonder how my friend in India did it for 3 days 3 nights....

Well at least now I know, if there's a day when I am torn between 2 gowns, I can always look for Paul the Octopus for an answer. I'm sure Paul will make good decision for me when it comes to choosing between the Spanish or German designer. Humm... Maybe I'll just seek opinion from the "sotong" in my fish tank instead. At least I could enjoy some calamari if the gown didn't look good on me.

I really hope I won't feel like I'm "working" on my big day. But I guess it's gonna be hard not to think about it that way. After all, I've been married for 5 times on screen.

Aliens & My Life on Earth

2010-07-01T22:38:00.004+08:00

How are you feeling today?

I'm having a good time. :) Love the little things, kisses and hugs from my 2 beautiful nieces. Shoot starts in a few days. Gonna get myself ready for it. Maybe I'll be having another mini concert at a place that I've been longing to perform. It's now in talks. Crossing my fingers.

Life in general is good except for the occasional PMS. It's the weather I'm telling you. Missed the raining days......

Looks like its time to do up my room again. It's been awhile. But I don't know where to start... LOL

I've been doing some reading. Hope I'll keep it up. The book (Chariots Of the Gods) I'm reading is quite interesting, its about ancient Earth that had established contact with aliens... Pretty entertaining book I must say.

Hope all is well with you.

Money Matters

2010-06-27T16:57:00.008+08:00

Mom was telling my two nieces about their father (my brother) who was spotted in school by a director to be in a soft drink TV advertisement in his teens on during RTS days... Yep, it was days way before SBC. LOL

He was paid $50 for a couple hours of shoot and that was more than 3 decades ago before I was born. It was considered then as very good money. In case you are wondering my brother is a few years more than a decade older than me. Yep big huge generation gap.

It is sad that talent these days are still paid about the same amount. I last heard from someone that they were looking for a talent for a couple hours of shoot and paying the sum of $100.

When I was very very young, the shuttle bus cost $0.15, movie tickets cost $1.50 and a bowl of wanton mee cost $1.20. These days, shuttle bus cost $0.90, movie tickets cost $10.00 and a bowl of wanton mee cost $3.50-$5.00. One would jump for joy when one discover a hawker stall that sells wanton mee at $2.50 these days.

The amount of $50 paid to my brother for the soft drink advertisement was more than 3 over decades ago. Yet those poor talent now are paid a mere $100. I bet 30 years later, talents will be paid $150. You do the maths....

In private sector, I totally give up. Lets talk about our casino. I read from the chinese papers that dealers were paid $1500 on a 12 hours shift and sometimes they even need to be security guards. The papers said we were considered very well paid compared to Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines. Ermm... I thought Singapore is a developed country... I toured around Marina Bay Sands last night and I thought it was comparable to Melbourne's Crown Casino and Las Vegas. Years ago, a friend of mine was offered as a dealer in Las Vegas for USD$80,000 per year. Shouldn't our local dealer be paid at least SGD$30,000 per year instead of SGD$18,000 per year since we are a developed country? (Please correct my information should there be any mistakes.)

With little money left in my pocket after paying for internet fees, hand phone fees, food and transport, I fret the day comes when my wonton mee would cost $9.00 and movie ticket cost $25.00. By then I can totally forgo my wedding banquet plans, wear a $50 dress from This Fashion and a wedding band made from rubber band to ROM. Thankfully, the Registry Of Marriage has not risen its fee. Maybe I can still afford a feast of wanton mee for pax of 500 at hawker center for my relatives and friends to celebrate the special occasion and that is if I can find a hawker stall that charges not more than $2.50 per bowl. Gosh.... How I can forget the budget for beverages? Guess there will not be any wonton mee feast after all......

I shall slave and dedicate my life to pay for my HDB for the next 30 years and as for children, I don't think I have time and enough money to raise one until my HDB loan is paid up. I shall keep a pet goldfish to make my life complete. No, on the second thought, the fish tank will use up lots of water and my water bills will go up. Maybe I'll just keep a pet ant.....

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅4

2010-06-18T22:59:00.005+08:00

I wonder, if I could pack my bags now and rush myself to the airport, where would I be going? Seriously I have no answer. I can't simply pack my bags now without a destination. I can be anywhere now in the world but there must be something that cannot be explained and yet have to be felt to understand in order to make my trip worthwhile.

Meanwhile, I'll just let my imagination do the travelling over a cup of coffee.

Actually, a trip to KFC now may just be what I really need. :P

HUNGRY!!!

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅3

2010-06-15T05:16:00.006+08:00

A perfect song to take a good 5 minutes break from work.... 放松心情过后就能继续好好的工作。我们一起加油吧！No sugar in my coffee for me tonight. Cheers!

写给“鸟蛋”弟弟的信

2010-06-15T03:52:00.008+08:00

终于我鼓起了勇气，从你姐姐口中了解你去世的真相。但始终我没有勇气放声的大哭一场。想到你最后的那一刻是如此的无助，我的心有种说不出的伤痛。除了希望你能安息，我还能做些什么？反而是你的家人劝我要节哀顺变。

我会带着微笑怀念你，以纪念你多年来带给我数不尽的欢笑。把你的身影，歌声和说过的笑话藏在我心中，我们就可以继续一同去实现我们同样的梦。

我知道你看不懂英文，所以今天在这里特别以我没什么水准的中文为你写作。小弟，你看到了吗？你听懂了吗？你活着的时候日子无论再苦再痛也会一步一步的走，一天一天的过。你以往的勇气将会是我永不言败的原则。安息吧。。。

:)

2010-06-14T06:12:00.003+08:00

Hello! How's things going with ya?

For me its after the storm, the rainbow appears. The surrounding air smells even better, fresh and clear. 2 friends were back from states but one of them Ben was here for head surgery and just flew back to states a few days ago for heart surgery. Gosh! 2 major surgery back to back.... I hope he'd recover soon. I'll pray to heaven to bless him with good health.

Finally met up with my CHIJ classmates. This year our gathering was another successful one. True friendship never dies.

I still miss Jerry and I know he's watching over me in heaven. I've been smiling for him because I know very well that he would want me to stay strong and happy.

I'm recovering well from my accident too. I have been well fed by Prince and Ben. Ben took me out for dinner (Indian food) 3 times that week when Prince was away working in China. Not forgetting my mom's home cooked food! YUMMY! I am thankful!

I refuse (2)

2010-06-03T15:39:00.004+08:00

There's not a day I won't think about Jerry since that fateful day. I even found myself looking at his picture chatting with him like I used to. However, I am calm. I'd like to believe he's still around but only physically gone. Maybe I've been afraid to forget him.

I'll do my best to make my way to Kuala Lumpur together with a few other friends to visit his final resting place on 13th August. That day will mark the 100 day of his departure according to his family.

His sudden departure had shocked and sadden many of us. I'm glad to have a friend, brother and comrade like him. We've had walked the fire together. I'll never forget the time when we went on a crazy adventure to an unknown island in Thailand. No one in a sound mind would have agreed to my impulsive ideas but him. Come to think about it, this brother of mine never says no to me.

He's a friend whom I really no doubt wanna grow old with. Good friend like him is really hard to come by. I am glad I've always cherished him all these years and not just saying good things about him only after his death. I am glad no matter what others think or thought of him in the past, I never let them affect our friendship.

Yep I'm still angry at this little brother of mine with his sudden departure. But I know he wouldn't if given a choice. Whoever or whatever took his life, I pray for justice. I'll smile when I think of him.

Thank you for the good memories. Thank you for bringing joy and laughter into my life. Your legacy lives on through the smiles you'd given me my dear brother, comrade and friend.

Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

I refuse.......

2010-06-01T03:57:00.004+08:00

I would love to let it all out but I can't because I knew you wouldn't want me to. Everyday for the last 8 days I can feel as though someone's pushing a pin into my heart twice a day. Then I saw your smile in my head every time and always just in time before I gave up holding back my pain and gone berserk.

You sure knew me well with all those years fighting those battles with me side by side. How could you not my brother and dear friend? You were the very few rare gems in this world who truly knew me well.

May you rest in peace.

Yes, even if you're gone we are still a team like before and I'll fulfill your dreams. What a life to take, what a bond to break, I'll be missing you.

80s Rewind........

2010-05-23T17:29:00.006+08:00

It's Pac-Man 30th Anniversary!! Google changing it’s logo for 3 days now but they still have the playable pacman logo! Growing up in the 80s myself were the days way before Nintendos to Xbox's Halo. Oki I know my "current happenings" is a little out of date. When I stopped playing games and be intoxicated with FB games instead, my Xbox's new designation is to collect dust deep inside the storage room and be forgotten. Nope its not even a 360 if you are wondering.

Recently I excavated the ancient box as I dug deep into the storage room while spring cleaning. Its still in good condition and I have every intention to utilize it for my family's recreation. However I have second thoughts as I couldn't help to imagine the "alien VS monster" (nieces) of my house would do the box.....

I can only pray.........

Meanwhile it's safer to just stick to PACMAN... I'll sleep over it.

Hungry......

2010-05-17T05:13:00.005+08:00

Those drowsy pain killers ain't helping much but at least it puts me to sleep. I'm sick of sleeping.

My lips hurt and my teeth hurt, so I've been living mainly on soya milk for the last 3 days. I had a bad fall thats all. Nothing too serious but I can't chew and that's a big problem. Hungry, yet I don't feel like eating.

On the good side, I lost quite a bit of weight and the other comfort is that I had collected my MR LE NOVO today!! Cheers!

Nah... I'm not moody. Just feeling hungry and craving for KFC. I am just glad that I've got no bones broken.

Hope you are well. :)

Coffee - 咖啡厅 2

2010-05-01T13:02:00.005+08:00

I've decided to share with you what I'm listening to today during my coffee break.

我想再次与你分享我的"今日咖啡歌". 你还不快去泡杯咖啡?! 快! 茶也可以! 我等你!

LOL Nahhh Kidding! But not really too...... How about this version?

搞笑! 不如听听以下版本......

Yep, I'm california dreaming again.....

First version VS Second version. Which one do you like?

Hummm.... I kinda like both... LOL

Enjoy your weekend! 大家轻松一下啦! 祝你有个愉快的周末!

What's going on!

2010-04-30T19:52:00.019+08:00

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Back to me again....... :P

Life's been blissful and peaceful. I've been enjoying my time and doing all that I love, as usual. The highlights about me for the past 3 months, I became a screen writer, producer and director.

Co-wrote a movie with Prince and now we are working on more scripts and ideas. Helped a friend to produce and directed half of a corporate video. Now our next corporate video is in talks. I am having fun. :)

Maybe I shouldn't call myself a director yet because I am still learning from real directors, hence I am still a wannabe. LOL As for screen writer, I guess I can call myself a screenwriter now as I have had completed a full length feature script and registered my name for copyright as the owner of the script. As for being the producer part, (thats new too) I should say, yeah why not? I am in the producer team of 2 registered company. :)

Actually what I am trying to share here is.... Have you seen YES MAN the movie by Jim Carrey? The basic principle is to say "yes" to new situations, leaving the negativism aside. The thing is, the worst you get from trying is to be laugh upon should you fail. But if you don't try, nothing will ever happen and get going in your life. So which is worst? I'd rather be laugh at then to let my life slip away. Just a thought.....

Coffee - 咖啡厅

2010-04-30T00:26:00.005+08:00

我就爱喝咖啡. I love my coffee breaks. 有很多时候话不必多说. 只要一杯香浓咖啡再加上一首百听不厌的歌, 什么难事都能解决. It is the only time that one will truly stay calm and give serious thoughts to resolve any matters in life. It works for me at least. 当然, 单纯的喝咖啡也是人生一大享受. Tea works the same too. Enjoy. :)

Dear Mr Le Novo

2010-04-22T17:59:00.006+08:00

I'm into romance this season. Got myself "divorced" and "remarried" on the same day. LOL

In case you are wondering, I'm talking about termination of my old broadband contract and signed on for the new one. Its a commitment of 24 months before my next hunt for a new toy. Sounds like the modern marriage these days isn't it? This "arranged marriage" promised me a brand new toyboy(Laptop) Mr Le Novo who will be sitting on my lap and sleeping in my room for the next 30 months at least. Purrrrr.......

The thing is, I don't even know how Mr Le Novo looks like. Gosh... Please be gorgeous! But his character and parentage (specs) sounds good on paper. He has the bloodline of IBM and an Intel inside with acceptable memory. Of course I'll add additional memory in him just in case he forgets things like my birthday... LoL Crossing my fingers!

I can't wait to meet Mr Le Novo in mid May. Meow....

I don't know what got over me

2010-04-12T05:30:00.009+08:00

Its so hard to get myself back to reading. I was at borders earlier hoping to find some interesting books. Yet I got quite upset with a book I picked from the shelf because I wasted 10 minutes of my life on it. The title was interesting but the content was not what I hoped for. The author did not come to her point but going in circles. It contained nothing but back ups from researches. The best part was it didn't live up to its title. Then Prince located me at the psychology section and asked if I found anything interesting. I got up from my seat with that book and I almost burst. I don't know why I got so upset, not with Prince of course but the book. Maybe I felt cheated. I went on complaining about the book. Then I tried to find some titles that I thought would interest me. Prince then asked me what I was looking for. "I don't know. Some stuff on sociopath or criminal psycho would be nice." I replied. Maybe I replied too fast. It was then I felt a few heads turn towards me with dropped jaws. They must have thought I am a psycho in the making. LOL Too much crime channels on cable lately maybe....

I went on to the history section. I was hoping to get a good deal from the discounted racks but again I found nothing. Prince after making his payment joined me again and offer his help once more. "They seem to have nothing but ang moh history. Nothing about China." Then a nice man replied "Here's one! I'm sorry but I heard you." I thanked him on the spot but it was a photography book not what I was looking for but even then I felt good and a smile came back to my face.

I don't know what got over me today. But I'm quite sure its my PMS plus I had fallen ill for a week has got something to do with it. Mood swings maybe? I concluded I was just angry at myself for not reading those books I spent hundreds of dollars on (guilt) and upset that I couldn't find my joy in reading (no motivation). Anyway reading is a habit that needs to be cultivated on daily basis. I'll just have to work on to get over it.

Prince and I went on to watch a movie "A single man". It was directed by a first time director who used to be a fashion designer from Gucci. Costume and set design looks very pretty. It was sexy. Half the time Prince and I were whispering to each other "This shot looks like a fashion shoot!" "Did I see or hear Wong Kar Wai?" . It turned out the movie sound track was indeed the same composer who had worked on Wong Kar Wai's film.

During supper, we compared this movie to "My rainy days" which I referred to jokingly as the "Japanese porn movie" because of its movie poster. Of course it was nothing of that sort. It was a love story. Interestingly both shared some common elements. I shall not review too much here. Nah. No spoilers.

I shall feel better tomorrow and get back to my readings.... Hope you are well and have a great week ahead.

Finally the long awaited....

2010-04-05T22:05:00.008+08:00

TARTS!!

Strawberry & Chocolate Tart!

Mango Tart!

This is the Blueberry tart I've been craving..........

And they are all MINE!! MUAHAHAHAHHA!!

Meet my tart sponsor, the one and only DA PRINCE!

Something for this rainy day....

2010-04-03T17:04:00.004+08:00

Enjoy..........

About Blueberry Tart.

2010-03-25T01:38:00.003+08:00

Seems like I've been enjoying blueberry tart every week but that's not true. The last I had it was back in Jan and I've been craving about it since Chinese New Year. Oh yeah , whats the big deal? I could have easily take a cab down to city hall to get it. But the point is, I prefer it to be bought for me. :P

Not that I can't afford the tart. Not that I can't make my way to buy. Just like a simple bowl of instant noodle, it always taste better when my mom cook it for me. Cookies and cupcakes never taste better than what my nieces baked from school, they even saved it specially for me.

Hummmm... But in this case I shall stop waiting. I'll make my way to city hall for my Blueberry Tart tomorrow. There are times when good things/food cannot wait! LOL

Must See Tuesdays!!

2010-03-19T16:54:00.000+08:00

Every Tuesday 830pm Ch 5!! CHEERS!!

Children from heaven....

2010-03-15T00:10:00.004+08:00

I dozed off on my elder niece's bed this afternoon. She tip toe her way to cover me with a blanket. I opened my eyes, she giggled and ran away. Then, I went back to sleep with a smile. Awwww ..... Sweet.

New Toy!!

2010-03-13T06:43:00.003+08:00

Prince got me an iphone!! Prince got me an iphone!! Prince got me an iphone!!
Yeah, I can just go on screaming forever just like my 7 year old niece did, when she got her very first doll house from me last christmas. LOL

However, I am an idiot when comes to my new toy. Maybe I should get myself an idiot's guide to iphone? LOL It took me 18 hours to figure out how it works. Yes I know, I should have just read the instruction guide that comes with the box. Naaaaaaaaah.

Enough of my bragging and thank you for reading, back to my story for the day.

The mini divas drew me a picture.
I slept like a baby in the afternoon even when my phone rang 6 times.
Prince and I went for a midnight movie "Up in the air" at cineleisure. It was really enjoyable. A very script driven movie. Clever. Love it! The lead actress was superb.
I ate char kuay diao and o-ah jian for supper.... :P

Yep, I couldn't ask for more. Life's simple pleasure. Meeeeow! I am contented!

Back to spring cleaning.....

2010-03-10T06:00:00.004+08:00

Finally it rained.... The air pollution, together with the oven hot temperature in the afternoon has been so unbearable that I nearly wanna rub salt on myself and be sun baked for good. LOL

I am THANKFUL FOR THE RAIN!!!!

Anyway, I have decided to listen to my mom's advise and abandon my blueberry tart to get in shape. Maybe I'll have just have one more slice tomorrow..... and one slice of bak gua... and one or two chocolates......one last high tea.... and KFC.... ARRGH!
To think, mom's gonna cook "char siew" for lunch tomorrow.... HEEEEELP!

Whatever.......... (Rolling my own eyes)
I shall think about food no more.

Spring cleaning. I should focus on my spring cleaning. I'm almost done reorganizing my room anyway.

Now that I'm only left with only some paper work to do. Tomorrow I guess I should take it easy and divide my time for mom and mini divas, my slumber land and the paper work. Maybe I'll even squeeze in a time slot for Alice in wonderland in 3D.....

I wish you well and may you find happiness from everything around you today.
CHEERS!!

Besides chocolates & bak gua

2010-03-09T03:09:00.004+08:00

I know I know.... I've been talking about losing weight and all that for the longest time but I am really not in the mood to do so. Not that I don't want to look good but I really am happy with myself. Yep, even though I'm "FAT" in screen's term but I'm happy. I had the best blueberry tart in the world! LOL Yes that's my point! I WANT MY BLUEBERRY TART!! NOW!! LOL

Chocolates and bak gua talk aside, I'm very glad today's the day I did it. It was so fun on set. Nope, I wasn't the actress this time. Hummm Come to think about it, for the past 2 days I did 2 new things. Let's just say, I haven't enjoy so much fun with creativity until now. Its a whole new level for me in experiencing the sensation of the ability to create and the process of giving birth to my very own creation. I've actually allowed my brain to work for once. LOL

Tomorrow will be another day of creativity. The fun has just begun. Gotta go get my rusty brain oiled now. And yes its also a day for me to celebrate the debut of Police & Thief Season 6.

I am so looking forward to my vacation next month. And maybe a mini vacation first next week perhaps? (TO PRINCE: HINT HINT!) LOL

Hope all is well with you. :)

Small Talks

2010-03-02T03:46:00.005+08:00

Hummm..... The movie gala's tomorrow. Hope I can still fit into my dress. LOL How's everything with ya? Still feasting? I am, especially those left overs pineapple tarts and Bak Guas from CNY. LOL

Recap on my new happenings. Made 2 changes in my profession or shall I say I've had added 2 new professions to my resume. Naaah, I reserve my bragging rights until both been done. :P All I would say is I'm still working on it. Actually there's nothing to brag about. It's just plain work, new projects with new excitements and passion.

Because the government advises us to upgrade and so I did. Hopefully I would be value added soon. LOL Naaah, I'm just being open to learning new stuffs and experiences.

Life's been hectic with all that seemingly non stop festive celebrations and new projects but thankfully, my surroundings has been superbly peaceful which allows me to do more, worry less and fully focus on my tasks without distractions and hesitations. Despite of so many things going on, I am still able to find time for myself especially for my family. Yep, I've been enjoying lots of ME time too. :) WAHOOO!

By the way, my spring cleaning is going really well. You may wonder why that I am still doing my spring cleaning, since now its already after CNY. LOL I'm doing major changes, taking my own sweet time going through every single item, throwing out things that I have zero reasons to keep, moving in new furnitures that should have been moved in ages ago and reorganizing. So far, I've thrown out 10 large trash bags of "I dunno what". I foresee there should be 3 more trash bags to be rid off before I move on to work on my "wardrobe department". Well for now, at least my vanity corner/makeup department has been done up, book shelf has been reorganized and even new lights been brought in. I'm feeling great about it. This major spring cleaning process is symbolic to me. It is to remind me of who I was before and what I am to become, cleansing my soul and cutting away all dead wood that allows me to embrace the new and positive life that's coming for me. I'm loving it.....

I should go soon. My next spring cleaning day will be on coming Saturday after the movie gala, meetings and preparation for the new project. Hopefully my perfect slumber land will be fully ready by mid March. I should go back to my project now. Hope you are well and may you be blessed with a peaceful week ahead. Cheers!

Trailer of my mini concert Oct 2009

2010-02-23T07:04:00.003+08:00

I know this is over due..... Million thanks to Derek and crews of Treasure Production for the trailer!

From Beijing to Berlin

2010-02-22T02:04:00.005+08:00

Read from the Chinese papers that one ABC and his friend (videographer) hitch rides all the way from Beijing to Berlin to visit his girlfriend. After 3 months passing 13 countries they finally arrived in Berlin. The first thing the girlfriend said to the ABC was, " Next time when you come to visit me, you can take the plane..." LOL

I'm laughing now because if my prince did the same I wouldn't know to cry or to laugh. To cry, because his journey took 3 months, this means I have to wait for 3 months! But then, this can be quite romantic for a guy to do that. To laugh because, if he would just pay for the plane ticket, he would be here with me in a day or two, saves all time and trouble. So, if you are the girlfriend, how would you respond to that ?

For me, if I knew my prince would be doing that, I would tell him to fly in , save the time and tour the whole Europe with me. Now, this is romantic, at least to me. By the way we don't need a videographer....

I guess the best real life romantic story I've heard is about this Australian white male photojournalist who scuba dives under the Mekong to rescue his lover from communist ruled Laos in 1977. Now that is truly deadly romantic....

LOL I'll be just as happy if Prince would kill roaches for me. CHEERS!

DOUBLE HAPPINESS IS HERE!!

2010-02-13T18:30:00.003+08:00

Hello! Wish you a Happy Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Happy V Day!

May you find happiness always!

Meanwhile I gotta rush back to my spring cleaning! Gosh! 5hours before midnight!!

CHEERS!

The thing about Chinese New Year

2010-02-07T22:23:00.002+08:00

Hello! Hope you are well and done with spring cleaning for the coming CNY. I'm still working on it. Paint work for the house is 90% done, thankfully. I know, I'm slow but I'm painting alone. And yes, I took my own sweet time and now, I'm only left with 3 days to finish up before I start work and all that parties. ARRGH! Only 3 days left! LOL

Ann told me she hated our neighbourhood mall especially after its expansion. I didn't understood what she meant until today. Gosh! It was so packed..... Good thing is the supermarket is open for 24hours per day.

So I'm all set and ready for CNY. Shoes, bags, clothes and gifts for elders checked, except the spring cleaning part.

I must finish the paint work by tomorrow, then I can finally work on my own room and followed by some last minute touch ups like getting a lamp and mirror from Ikea, the 3M bathroom shelves for the bathroom, and I dunno what else anymore.... LOL The main thing is I want to avoid crowds and all that mad rush this time. So this means, I may not shop at Chinatown at all this CNY.

Met up with Sue over coffee. We had a great time. We talked about the silly things we did during Primary school days, our plans for the future and stuffs. Great conversation! One of the best I had in years. So, I was thinking maybe we all should hang out at Jace's place on one of the days during CNY. Humm... This reminds me that I should give Jace a call tomorrow and yes, I should start planning my CNY visiting route..... Gonna be so packed...... Gosh! There's still so much to do......

I NEED SHOES!!

2010-01-15T21:42:00.004+08:00

I know.... For those who knew me personally, would kill me for saying this because once upon a time I owned 100 over pairs of shoes. (As I said, once upon a time. )But I really do need new shoes! I haven't bought any for the last nine months AT LEAST! Hey, that's record breaking for me! I have only left about about 40 pairs and they are mainly dress shoes. I can't wear them as I don't have any thing to match.

I haven't found my "shoe of the year" since 2008. Now to me this is upsetting and totally unforgivable. Yeah, whats that big deal with shoes, you may ask. It is big deal! We are born to walk with our two feet. It ain't easy to walk to the end of life. Those uphills, downhills, uneven roads and harsh terrain ....... The only thing that protect our skin is shoe. I wanna wear different shoes for different times. Spice up with a little style on my feet helps me to walk in style and feel good. Positive outlook attracts positive outcome. Just like how some people like to wear different watches everyday.

Now the question is, WHERE"S THE SALE?? ARRGH! GOSH !!! I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR!

By the way I had started painting the house. Today I finished with the main door. Guess my next paint job for the house shall resume on Monday. Its the weekend, Saturday and Sunday are meant to have fun.

HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!!

Crazy Beginings

2010-01-15T05:36:00.002+08:00

Have you started your spring cleaning for Chinese New Year yet? How's 2010 been treating you so far? Me? Oh yes, you came here to my blog to hear me. Yeah, so I should update you about me now. LOL But yes, let me know you are well too. :)

Tomorrow I shall start painting the house. My room is still in a mess as usual. Okay, I'll do something about it. I SHALL TRY HARDER! LOL

For the whole week, dramas dramas dramas. But the dark cloud has started to clear. Thank heaven for that! Positive energy attracts positive outcome! :) Good news is, I'll be doing a promo for my sitcom Police and Thief Season 6 next week. I don't know the details yet but I feel really excited. Gosh, imagine we finished the shoot last year Feb. Broadcast date delayed over and over again. Well, now we are all set to go on 23rd Feb 2010. YAY!

The bad part is I don't think I'll get to watch..... Mom would want to watch her CH8 drama. Not that she wouldn't support me but its hard to keep up with the story when you need to skip an episode. Yes, my mom would rush home from anywhere just to watch TV. LOL Now you can kind of understand why I am an actress. Yeah I'm an attention seeker! LOL Nah.... Kidding! Mom will always watch me on TV no matter what. She'll pretend she's not interested but she'll start calling her friends and relatives whenever I'm on. She'll whisper on the phone to get them watch me. That's what makes everything I went through during shoot worthwhile. Those sleepless nights, over nights, those mad rush in the morning at 5am and the need to remember 10 over scenes of lines per night.

Oh yes, I've got back to my workout and I'm feeling great! 3 hours of workout per week is not that hard after all. Slowly I shall increase it to 5hours. I've decided to do so because I missed wearing my body hugging dresses and singlets. Okay besides that, health reasons mainly. I even cut down on my caffeine intake since I'm taking a break from work. But not for very long as I need to get back to my project next week.

Hope you are well. Yes I'm shaken, down and out because I still haven't got my New Year clothes yet. LOL Looking at the bright side, I can save money. :)

Welcome to the new decade!

2010-01-06T19:32:00.004+08:00

Happy New Year! Sorry I'm a little slow to send my well wishes here. LOL

Nothing new is happening but the same old thing like trying to lose some pounds of fats and how my mood been affected by the weather etc etc... That's life. :)

Xmas party and new year eve party was fun. The home cooked food thingy seems to be in this season. The new year eve's party was peaceful and heart warming. Yeah We had pot luck. Prince and I made some appetizer. After dinner we play a game of monopoly and then FACEBOOK convention. LOL The host had requested us to bring our laptops so we had 4 laptops.... You may think this is crazy but it was actually quite fun. LOL. Nah I didn't bring my lappy as I had Xmas lunch at Ritz Carlton that ended at 330pm and the mad rush to make the appetizer at Prince's, then rush our way to our host's by 7pm...

Magic happened during my count down to the new decade. A light breeze blew pass me, I felt a sense of relief at the same time, as though a ton of burden was lifted away together and gone with the wind the moment this new decade begun..... Yeah My dramatic magic moment... LOL
Life just gets better!! :)

WELCOME TO THE NEW DECADE !!

Merry Xmas! ITS PLAYTIME!

2009-12-22T06:07:00.000+08:00

Gosh! I actually forgot my passwords... Must be having too much coffee. Maybe its the time of the night. I freaked out for 30 mins.... LOL

Finally completed the project. Now I'm looking forward to the non stop parties and celebrations!

Prince and I did our Xmas shopping today. We bought almost 20 items within 4hours. Again as usual, we blew our budget. LOL Not on ourselves but on presents. The largest gift box is 1.5m by 0.5m, and that's meant for my nieces. So you can imagine the poor sales assistant must have had a hard time wrapping the box. The girls did well for their exams, they sure deserve it!

I made no new year resolutions for next year, by the way. My resolutions has always been the same few anyway. LOL

This Xmas is gonna be the most meaningful season and a great start for the coming brand new year! 2010 vacation plans with buddies has been made. This time it will be a road trip so the drivers will take their turn to drive. We are all gonna can sardine ourselves in the car. Hummm.... Actually, I'm the only non driver.... No no no.... I'm gonna be the driver for this trip too. They need me to drive them up the wall... LOL

It's good to keep the child-like wonder going. We don't wanna grow up ( keeping a young heart) so we can keep moving ahead and experience new things in life. That's what makes life memorable, worthwhile and FUN! We all work very hard when its time to work and we sure play hard when its time to play! ITS PLAYTIME!!

Brain full of coffee beans

2009-12-16T02:11:00.002+08:00

Noting new to update except the bad internet connections..... LOL
Currently working on a project, so for the last two weeks been lack of sleep and the rainy weather ain't helping to motivate me. I had to dig my brains out and fill my head with coffee beans. So now I'm officially declared brainless. LOL

Just a couple of days more before I finally get my short break....
I hope all is well with you. :)

BUSY

2009-12-10T13:43:00.002+08:00

I hope all is well with you. :)

Things are happening well and I'm really thankful to heaven for all the blessings. Now I'm praying to heaven for more strength that is needed to help me walk the rest of this journey.

If you built it, they will come.

Memory Lane

2009-11-23T05:08:00.004+08:00

The mini divas (my 2 lovely nieces) went on a movie set for the first time 2 weeks ago. I took them around and showed them every department and the crews were kind to take time to explain their jobs to the mini divas age 4 and 6. Thankfully both of them were well behaved and kept themselves silent when the camera started rolling. For that I rewarded them to share a can of soda.

The set happened to be at my old home, a place were the girls had some fun memories. I am naturally happy that our old home was captured in film because that was where I grew up.
We played at the old playground for a very short while. It used to be my playground too. Then we left after an hour or so as I felt the rain. My mom will deep fry me in her wok if the girl got wet in rain. LOL

I caused a funny NG take on set last week at Pasir Ris, it was an emotional scene and suddenly I had the urge to sneeze. I tried my best to hold but I just blew it. I can't help it. LOL Everyone laughed.

By the way there's a new documentary "Meet the natives" on NGC. I totally love it. The wisdom from the natives is truly wise beyond us. We live in abandance in this material world, we have ipods, handphones, cars and fancy malls. Back in the native's village, they live in simple hut, hunt for food with simple tools and travel on bare feet. Yet our wisdom did not advance as much as our advanced life. Anyway, bravo to who ever came out with this program.

I AM SUPER PROUD TO ANNOUNCE.........

2009-11-19T22:01:00.003+08:00

This is a open letter for my older niece who just brought home her report book from school.
I hope she'll get to read/ discover this blog 5-30 years from now.
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Dear BaoBei,

Time really flies.... I remembered you as the very tiny cute creature the day you were born. You were so tiny and cute that I was very afraid that I would hurt you if I'm not careful when your mom let me carry you for the very first time. I teared for joy. You were my pride.

For that I've always treated you as my own child because I felt my own blood flowing in you. Yes baby, we share the same blood. Your papa is my brother , your grand ma is my mother, so we all share the same blood. How could I not love you? I would even die for you.

Soon later , you started to learn to speak and walk. I was very happy that I was the second word you learn to speak. You called me TUTU. Mispronounced, should be GUGU but very very sweet.....

Then you started pre-school. You showed me many pieces of your art. You even drew me and slide drawings under my door a few times a week. You may not know this but each time when I see your drawings, all my troubles went away.

This day, as a primary one student, you came in 9th in your class of 30students. Needless to say I'm very very very proud of you. Not just because you are top 10 in class but the fact that you did as you had promised me earlier this year that you will do your best and which you did.

If you ever gonna ask me about my expectations of you. I would say, I hope to see you grow into a happy, strong woman who will do her best in life. Always believe in yourself and never believe in anyone who tell you that you can't make it, not even me.

If in any case you felt you had disappointed me, you shouldn't be worry. As long as you pick yourself up and start trying again, that's all I ever ask.

I love your younger sister very much too. I'm not gonna be very much alive 30-50 years from now. So she's all you've got when you grow old who shares your blood. Love her as much as we love you. Xin Gan, if you are reading this too, please love jie jie as much as we love you too.

I hope baobei you'll continue to work hard. Doesn't matter if you are not the best in school or at work when you grow up, as long as you truly give your very best. To me both you and your sister are already the best.

I got the honor from your father and your grandma to name you and your sister. In case you didn't know, your name means, one who gets what she work for. As your younger sister's name means, one who is content and the good hearted believes in hard work. So when put the two of you together, its perfect !!

By the way, please go shower when you are told. Be a good girl for my mother, your very old grandma who had given up her mahjong sessions for you.

Opps I gotta run now. Better stop my emo-ing here. LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!!!

Love,
GUGU

Bananas Diet Talk

2009-11-16T14:43:00.005+08:00

I'm now on a experimental one week fruit detox (tested by a friend and supported by some "unknown" well known doctors but its experimental for me at least).

DISCLAIMER: Please do not and never try out this Fruit detox program written/mentioned in this entry/Blog. Please consult your family doctor for a "tailored made" detox program should you wish to detox.)

Today's menu is BANANA for lunch from NTUC FAIRPRICE and PAPAYA for dinner from THE WET MARKET! No I'm not killing myself. Just needed to clear all rubbish out of my stomach. Anyway by day 3 I get to eat fish. Hummm... I think so... LOL

Back on shoot tomorrow, rehearsal the day after for my performance on 20th Nov. Then after that rehearsals for my new singing gig that's happening on 2nd Dec, follow by spring cleaning, another few shoot, lazing around, FB-ing, then endless X mas & new year parties and gatherings.

I hope I can do something special for my dearest friends this year. Really need to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin over the years.

For my family, coming Chinese New year, I may bring mom and papa to pull the handle of their favorite jackpot machines. The mini Divas will get nice school bags and as for my bro and sis- in law, I expect 2 angbaos from them... HEE HEE

Gosh .... How can I forget the coming Club 21 sale?? (Please let there be one..)

I gotta get back to my half eaten bananas. NOW....

Random Thoughts: No country for old cat.

2009-11-10T04:52:00.004+08:00

Flowers bloom under good care of the gardener. The basis of gardening is sunlight, water, soil and love. My mom once told me that our old neighbour's flower plant blossom because he tied red ribbons around the branches. He also told us that plants have feelings. If one truly take care of it sincerely with love, it'll grow and do well. If not, even given the best soil and sunlight, the plant will not live long. It'll turn yellow, dry up and eventually die off.
I guess thats why my tree and plant died on me. I didn't love and took care of them enough. Maybe they felt that I lack of sincerity.

I love being around trees. Someone told me I never get to walk in a park because I never woke up early enough. LOL Odd enough, even when I woke up early I would never get to walk in the park. For 5 years, I've been dreaming of visiting the orchid garden at botanic garden, a visit to CCK farm mart and go cycling at Ubin. Strangely I never got to anywhere. Yes I know, all because I only dream and wait. So to make up for this, I'm gonna do it. Not just gonna sit and wait and just dream. First of all I am gonna enjoy my walk at the green belt near my house.

Slice of my life today........

2009-10-25T15:47:00.003+08:00

HiHi! How are you? I'm having fun! Heehee Ronza's here!! (Mousehunt game from facebook.)
No seriously I've been having fun! Karaoke sessions, BBQ, playing kiddy games with my 2 mini divas(nieces), brought mom out for dinner and spending time with my friends.
Looking forward to work tomorrow! This is life!!

Looks like I'm gonna do another singing gig soon. Not too sure yet as this gig may crash with my other up coming work. But I guess I can work things out and get both my pieces of strawberry cake with peanuts on the side. Oh well we shall see what happens tomorrow!

Its quiet in the house today and I'm enjoying it. The mini divas are out with my mom. Hummm... Mom hardly gives me attention these days... (YES I'm Jealous) Guess what? She bought a bicycle for the mini divas! SO UNFAIR! As a child, I remembered I begged her for years and all she said was, "Its so dangerous! What if you get knock down by a car? ".
Not that as an adult now I can't pay for my own bicycle but its just not fair.... So thats the reason why I haven't got myself a bicycle till this day. I just didn't wanna upset her. Okay okay I admit again, I'M A GREEN EYE MONSTER!! Hahahaha

Slice of my life: The aftermath of mini concert

2009-10-13T20:50:00.003+08:00

Hello! I hope and wish you in good health as you are reading this. I'm good, a little tired that's all. My mini concert was a blast. Its really fun to "trap" so many good friends in a space to hear me screaming out my bathroom songs. We all had fun.

Just 2 days after my mini concert, my twin bro Will had his surgery done at the hospital. He even "escape" from the hospital just to join me and crews of the concert for dinner and we all eventually ended up at Blowfish for drinks after that. Just 3 days before the dinner my mom was warded for 2 days for medical reasons. Then in between, my bro Rey the stylist, had his toe removed due to infection. Gosh, I know this sounds complicated and confusing. Thankfully everyone is back in pink of health. Bro Will is partying again, Bro Rey is resting well at home and my mom is already planning her mahjong session for the coming weekend.

That's not all, I had a small accident last night at home. I stepped on the fluorescent light on my bare feet..... OUCH! Thankfully its just a small cut. LOL

Slice of my life this day ........

2009-09-27T14:02:00.008+08:00

GOSHHHH...... BroB gave me the wrong flight details so I didn't have the chance to give him the "red carpet style" homecoming at the airport that I had planned... ARRGH... My bad too I should have make time to double check his flight details. Anyway, I'm glad he's back. There's no place like home.

Here's some pics !!

BlowFish Proudly Presents:
Sharon Wong & Friends Mini Concert!!
Rehearsal in progress!!

My band leader and guitarist Wan Yew Fai

My special guest star musician Mr Robert Wesley Seng

Last but not least our real star of the show Miss Coco Seng !

LOL Gotta get back to work on my songs now.

知足常乐

2009-09-25T21:00:00.001+08:00

我还要求些什么？家人平安健康，遇到困难的时候有朋友知己相助，爱情万岁，事业虽然平淡但对我而言还算是有些许成就，人生依然精彩。我，今生无悔。。。。

知足常乐！多谢上天的保佑。。。

Just bee

2009-09-22T14:52:00.002+08:00

Hello! Thank you for dropping by.

I've been really busy lately as lots of real life dramas have been on going. I always thought chaos is good because it gives me a chance to re-organize my life and a big possibility of bringing it to a higher level. There's always room for improvement. One will never move up when one keep walking on the flat ground as it may take you far but not high.

Nah I'm never bothered about minor setbacks because I think they are the distractions and may cause depressive illusions to whats bigger and better ahead for me. Dramas are good. A test to one's ability to problem solving. So instead of sitting aside to cry or standing on the spot to whine while doing nothing about it I'm gonna get focus of what needs to be done in order to get what I want.

So how many days more to my very mini concert? Let me count the days..... LOL
See? There's always still fun stuffs around. I'm not gonna overlook the goods thats already in my life.

Dreaming..........

2009-09-15T09:02:00.003+08:00

How are you feeling today? Hope all is well with you. :)

I've been very very busy as I have so many things going on. Preparations for my "mini concert", Chinese drama shoot, photo shoot, family, friends and lots lots more.

Guess what? A vacation is "in talks" now too.. Hopefully it'll be at least for one week this time. Yes, planning to get back to Tioman island again. LOL

Talking about vacation, I haven't done my big vacation for a long long time. My China trip early this year doesn't count as it was for work. (Spent most my time on set and hiding inside my hotel room.) Two Tioman trips this year were made for friends. So NOT counted!! LOL

Hopefully I'll get to travel to either China (again) or Japan later this year. Of course if I can afford I would very much prefer to fly to Egypt, South America, Easter Island or Jordan. Oh well , hope I get lucky by getting more paid jobs or win lottery. Or at least let me fly to India please so that I visit the Red Fort and be on a Bollywood film set......

I'm feeling very motivated after my rantings/fantasizing/dreaming here. LOL
I shall work hard and I'll make sure I get to play very hard too! This is life! Oki I shall get back to work now. CHEERS!

My date with Tioman Island

2009-08-27T13:04:00.004+08:00

Someone told me I must share my experiences in Tioman Island. So here it is!

SEAFOOD BY THE JETTY:
You can't beat this when the fishing boat is right at my "doorstep". LOL

We started with duty free beer while waiting for our basket of seafood to be cooked by the fishermen from the fishing boat.

Me and Audrey, waiting for the seafood .............
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Here it is!!! 20 Crabs , 1kgs prawns and 5 cray fish. Oh did I mention that was just supper? LOL

YUM SENG!!!

HAPPY

2009-08-21T04:51:00.001+08:00

I've been very busy but very happy especially when VACATION STARTS NOW!!
WAHOOOOOO!! :)

Strange Funny Feeling

2009-08-15T00:54:00.001+08:00

Strange. The more I run, the more it comes to me. I have tried one thousand ways and even convinced myself that this wasn't meant for me. Then, when came many times I knew I couldn't run away anymore, I did all I can to destroy it. I simply threw myself into the middle of pacific ocean just to see how deep it takes to drown me. But strangely, each time I managed to swim my way to the shore. I guess its all because I get many support and love from friends and loved ones who will go all their way out to support me, simply because, they, believed in me.

This little funny feeling of mine, kept fighting on. Listen to your heartbeat! I kept on telling myself. So now, am I destroying it or simply going all out to do it? I don't know. All I know is if I fail, I won't cry. This, I am sure. I'll only give my very best for everyone who believed in me. Come what may! What doesn't kill me, only makes me stronger. I'll survive, I had and always will. I'm gonna enjoy this. :)

CHEERS!

2009-08-07T19:58:00.002+08:00

Happy National Day Everyone! Enjoy the fireworks!

Need more energy

2009-07-27T06:43:00.004+08:00

I've been very tired and not sleeping well. Guess I really need to upgrade my room. It's time to replace the pillows and get new bedsheets made from Egyptian cotton. LOL How about making some money first?

I've had stopped swimming for one month and not been eating right too. What is wrong with me? I can't use the "too busy/no time" excuse on myself. Just not right, because I believe there's always time for everything.

So I guess I shall put on my swim suit in a bit when the sun is up. I have slept for two days after feeling feverish and the usual eye infection. So I guess it will be good to exercise a bit.
Many friends from all over flew in this month and there are more to come.

Gotta have more stamina so that I can have more energy to spend time with friends , work, family and events. Work in progress for my mini concert. So far so good and I'm thankful to my new vocal coach and musician. I've started to read bedtime stories to my nieces. I do make it a point to do so at least twice a week. Glad I had finally done it.

I'm not a superwoman. But I make sure I make time for people I love and cherish. Sometimes its hard to divide my time because there are so much going on and so many people to share my time but its possible. Now I gotta learn to have more me time. Yep, time for myself like now, this very moment, going for a swim.

The CHIJ Divas are back in town

2009-07-20T19:35:00.008+08:00

We were just learning to sing "My Bonnie" & "Forward CHIJ" when we met. We brushed our teeth together after recess. We played "zero point" and barbie dolls. We feared the bees from the huge old tree. We danced and sang Madonna's. We teased each other when the boys from the next school wrote us letters. We ran 3.5km in the jungle of Bukit Timah. We plucked flowers for the nectar after school while we wait for the bus............

Our looks may have changed but our friendship remains the same. Till we meet again in DEC with the rest. Glad to see you girls again. Thank you for all the good memories and many more to come!HUGZ

Sharon's Tip on Pulau Tioman

2009-07-14T13:55:00.006+08:00

Pulau Tioman, East Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
To me , Tioman Island is a place to really rest and relax. I've lost count the number of times I've been to the island. The best way to explore the island is to trek. The usual 3days 2nights travel package is not enough to appreciate the beauty of the island. My advise is to stay at least for a week or anything more than 3 days 2 nights. Be nice to the locals. Be nice to the resort/hotel staffs, make friends with them and treat them with respect, you'll be surprised on how much joy they can bring to you. Get back to the basics of simplicity. You'll learn many life lessons along the way. Explore other kampongs/villages.

If you are from the city, my advise for you is to store away your ritz carlton / hilton attitude. However there's one and only 5 stars resort on the island you may enjoy which is the Berjaya Resort. For me, I prefer to opt for a mid range room in any kampong/village. Because I prefer to explore and enjoy the serendipity on the island which is ubiquitous.

Here are the list kampongs/ villages/resorts you may enjoy.
1) Kampong Genting (Island Reef Resort)
2) Kampong Paya
3) Salang
4) Juhara

Being Diva Being Me

肺言 （肺腑之言）

Celebrating Life !

I am not surprised......

Thank you and Goodbye 2011!

INsane

Flying Colors

Seriously

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Rant

As usual.

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Random

Touched by angels

This is something we gotta learn.

Japan Quake as Seen from Twitter (Translated by me so quality questionable)

Gibberish

HOLIDAY!

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Carpenter

Abstract

Your pain is for me. Thank you

Report Book Blues

Sunflower

The party has begun.

Speechless

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Yard for reflections

You should be here

窗内，窗外

Run to you

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Make it real

Beauty Sleep

I can still laugh. Yes I can!

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Home Sweet Home

California Dreaming

PMS and I don't know what anymore......

Leap Of Faith

Oh Carol.........

Sunset at 10pm

Road Rage Diva

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:) I'm lovin it

Meow meow meow meow.....

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Leaving on the jet plane

Paul, please decide for me what to wear....

Aliens & My Life on Earth

Money Matters

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写给“鸟蛋”弟弟的信

:)

I refuse (2)

I refuse.......

80s Rewind........

Hungry......

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What's going on!

Hi! I'm requesting your help to spread words around for this event in the name of charity. Thank you very much.

IN HER SHOES 2- Art & Music Against Cancer

WHEN : 25th May 2010 730pmWHERE: Sculpture Square Gallery & Secret Garden155 Middle RoadTickets available online from Monday 3rd May 2010! Book while they last! CLICK HERE TO BOOK!

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Dear Mr Le Novo

I don't know what got over me

Finally the long awaited....

Something for this rainy day....

About Blueberry Tart.

Must See Tuesdays!!

Children from heaven....

New Toy!!

Back to spring cleaning.....

Besides chocolates & bak gua

Small Talks

Trailer of my mini concert Oct 2009

肺言（肺腑之言）

WHEN : 25th May 2010 730pm
WHERE: Sculpture Square Gallery & Secret Garden
155 Middle Road

Tickets available online from Monday 3rd May 2010! Book while they last!
CLICK HERE TO BOOK!

我还要求些什么？家人平安健康，遇到困难的时候有朋友知己相助，爱情万岁，事业虽然平淡但对我而言还算是有些许成就，人生依然精彩。我，今生无悔。。。。