在别人眼中的你

I think sometimes, it's rather interesting to understand from the others, what they think about yourself. Of course, you have to ask someone who will be definitely honest to you. And you yourself, have to be prepared of what others said about you, be it good or bad.

Just few days ago, a colleague of mine told me his point of view about me.

1. Unpredictable, can be explosive at times
2. Very adaptive, can survive in other teams in the department
   

Maybe I shall start collecting views from others and do a proper reflections of myself.

What do you think about me?

On the Way

We're always on the way to somewhere or something. And believe me, on the way is a wonderful thing.

When you're tidying your room, you will first have to make a mess of the room. Things are out of the drawers and boxes before you sort them out and put them into places again. In the mess, you tell yourself, I'm on my way to a clean and neat room.

I'm having my braces. And every month my teeth make some progress, but there are still a lot of gaps to fill. But I tell myself, it's ok, my teeth are on their way to become neat.

When you're on your way, you know something good will come about. You know the results, you are anticipating it.

If you're not having a wonderful life now, if you feel that life sucks... Please, tell yourself "I'm on my way to wonderful things! I'm on my way to beautiful life!".

But don't forget to keep walking, if you don't, you're not on your way.

Peace

It's such a cooling weather we have these days.

After work, I gave up the company free shuttle service, took a long walk, accompanied by Yo-Yo Ma & Wu Tong, from the office all the way to Alexandra Hospital. I made it slow, it was so slow, everybody just walked pass me. I don't know about you, walking slowly in such weather, has been quite therapeutic for me.

I am not in any troubles, I am not too stressed, I am not having any problems. But yet, by doing this just made me feel so peaceful.

What's more, I cooked myself a bowl of soup and rice when I got home. I haven't been cooking for myself for some time. Doing that, I just felt, satisfied.

I found peace in myself tonight :)

Different Concept

I am frequently being misunderstood.

I have been frequently asked, "You seem so happy everyday. You must be so free at work, having nothing to do."

Yes, no doubt I'm almost always on the positive energy side, happy and excited, all smiles and laughs, but it doesn't mean I have nothing to do at work.

Why do we have to be grumpy just because we have work to do? We're paid to work, if you forgot. We have our monthly income because we're hired, and we work. So, why don't we just make our life better, by being happy. When we're happy, works seem easier don't they? At least to me.

I have my stresses too, but I always find a way to laugh, I try.

I'm so glad I have a team of happy colleagues, who make my working life interesting. And they never asked me "You seem so happy everyday. You must be so free at work, having nothing to do."

If you chose to be grumpy, so be it. Don't expect me to be the same. We're just different.

黄舒骏的歌词

最近很想听黄舒骏的歌。发现自己电脑里只有几首，好沮丧，快快下载几首。

黄舒骏的词，是越看越精彩。听着“谈恋爱”几次⋯⋯太绝了吧！

《谈恋爱》
我真是愉快
能和你如此相爱
但是高兴之外
有些话必须说明白
我们现在相爱
但并不代表也包括未来
为了想永不分开
我们得做一些安排
我们要天天思念
但不要天天相见
只需要悱恻缠绵
绝不要柴米油盐
有共同生活经验
绝不用共同的房间
我们要天天思念
但不要天天相见
你可和别人约会
只要不让我发现
我偶尔也会出轨
但保证心在你这边
说出来有点不该
唉！但是又何耐
我想自古以来
人们总被自己打败
我们都喜新厌旧
我们都欲望太多
如此去芜存菁之后
让我们安心谈恋爱
只需要悱恻缠绵
绝不要柴米油盐
有共同生活经验
绝不用共同的房间
我们要天天思念
但不要天天相见
你可和别人约会
只要不让我发现
我偶尔也会出轨
但保证心在你这边
我们要天天思念
但不要天天相见
你负责美丽妖艳
我负责努力赚钱
如果想倒过来演
我当然也不会反对
我们要天天思念
但不要天天相见
万一要移情别恋
最好也和平解决
让回忆充满甜美
心甘情愿话当年

这么多年，还是觉得黄舒骏的歌词真棒！现在的歌词，已经找不到这种“精神”了！迷恋着～

My Year 2010

I didn't travel as much as year 2009 in year 2010. But still, I think I had a good year :)

The last two days of year 2010, let me recall what I did over the entire year.

1. Spent my 2010 new year countdown in Taipei with my family & some of my extended family (3 cousins & my Er Yi). We had lots of fun and laughter, one of my best new year countdown ever.
2. Went to Cameron Highlands with Yee Hau :)
3. Started a daily photo blog from April till July, until I found myself lost of inspiration. But it's really interesting, because I found myself appreciate my daily life even more than ever.
4. Took part in Singapore Blog Award 2010, and unexpectedly got myself into top 3 (based on votes). I didn't win the award, but it was really a great experience that I never regretted for what I did.
5. Got my first very "mempersiasuikan" video interview for Singapore Blog Award 2010!
6. Watched Yo-Yo Ma & Silk Road Ensemble live! Got myself teary, the heart melted when the feelings from the pieces filled the room.
7. Got myself new idol after Silk Road Ensemble concert, Wu Tong. His incredible voice gave me goosebumps!
8. Watch "The Love Violin Concerto" by Tan Dun premier, but what a shame, it wasn't conducted by Tan Dun himself.
9. Went to SiChuan snow mountain in September and teared when I stood under the snow mountain.
10. Realized I need Yee Hau in my life, because he's my "regulator". The two weeks without him, I had a very chaotic life.
11. Went to a coffee tasting class in Starbucks, had 3 cups of coffee in 2 hours and love it!
12. Went to wine tasting class, had 6 glasses red, white and champagne in 2 hours!
13. Made very important decision of my lifetime, and ever since then, I decided to be more spontaneous when I still have the chance.
14. Had a couple of small and warm parties in our messy little flat, love it, and want to have more.
15. Had a couple of glasses of red wine, stayed up whole night to chit chat, and decided to continue the crazy night with a morning jog! At the very same evening, went to Wala Wala for a drink again... A record!
16. Woke up at 10.10am, on my birthday 101010. (not planned)
17. Got an iPhone (my first canggih phone) as birthday gift from Yee Hau :)
18. Learned how to brew fresh coffee because I got a coffee maker set as birthday gift from Da Jie :)
19. One year anniversary for my braces.
20. Ran my Standard Chartered half marathon, not the timing that I wanted, but it's better than my first half marathon and I didn't get knee ache this time. Good enough.
21. For the first time in my life, I got shooed out from airport because of "pest control". Spent two hours sitting on my luggage trolley outside the airport, using free airport Wifi to chat with Yee Hau on iPhone. And that, made my iPhone the best birthday gift ever!
22. Went to Shanghai to spend my Christmas with Kia Hooi. It's a shame we got cheated by weather forecast, there's no white Christmas.
23. Took bullet train for the first time in my life. Travelled 169km from Hangzhou to Shanghai, took me 45minutes only. Top speed 350km/hr. Impressed!
24. Feel sick at Ningbo, and for the first time of my travelling history, I spent most of the time sleeping in the city rather than touring.
25. For the first time of my life, I wanted to go home so badly during a trip. It's most likely due to cold and sickness. Spent a lot of money SMS-ing Yee Hau & my mom during that period of time. Aww...

I think I did a lot more than the above 25 items, but I don't think I can recall them one by one.

I made mistakes along the way. Learned from mistakes and really appreciate the loving people around me (family, Yee Hau, true friends) who pointed out to me.

At age 27, I tell myself I'm still young and should still continue the enthusiasm to learn and enjoy life with full passion. And at age 27, I realized it's so important to know what I really want so that I can work and strive. It's still not too late to realize, I hope.

But most of all, I really want to thank the people around me who make my life so interesting! My family & extended families, Yee Hau, my friends (in real and virtual world) and my colleagues!

Year 2010 had been great, and I believe year 2011 will be better!

Happy New Year everybody!

Off to a Holiday!

I'll not be updating the blog probably, till next year.

I'll be spending some time in Shanghai, Ningbo & also HOME!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

芯荟，安息吧。

We wake up every morning to fight with our alarm clock.
She woke up everyday, fought for her life.

We complain when we're having minor flu and cough.
She suffered from multiple seizures since she was a few months old.

She's a fighter, she fought for her life with an unimaginable spirit. She survived one after another hospital visits, but fate still took her away.

Maybe it's a relief for her, to end her sufferings.

May she rest in peace.

Her life may be short, one and a half year, but she taught us how to love.

芯荟，安息。

December, is to have FUN!

I love December.

We don't get to have white Christmas, but it doesn't mean we can't have fun. I love Christmas trees, I love snowman, and I love all the Christmas goodies!

Two years back, we had a Christmas party at home in Penang. Last year however, we had the most disappointing Christmas in Taipei City, unexpected eh? This year, I have all the big and small parties coming before Christmas!!!

Our cozy (or messy) little flat will hold a small party this coming Friday. We will not have time to prepare the Christmasy food, so we decided to go for Shabu Shabu. But no worries, we'll get log cake and maybe ham to make it as Christmas as possible.

FA team has a yearly Christmas lunch, where the engineers and manager give the technicians and operators a treat, as appreciation for the one year contribution. The team will have gift exchange at the end of the lunch party every year. So, that'll happen on next Monday.

I'll be celebrating romantic Christmas with Kia Hooi in Shanghai this year. And I'll be joining her for a party on Boxing day with her colleagues. Sounds GREAT!

Due to my trip to Shanghai, I'll miss my Wu Yi's Christmas party in Penang. I chatted with her last Sunday, she promised I can request for food, and she will specially prepare for me! To make up the Christmas party that I will miss! I'd like to request for a Jamie Oliver X'mas!!!

That, will sum up for the parties that I will have for the next 3 weeks before we step into 2011.

>.<

Fairy Tales. Too Much.

I'm running away with the sword.
To kill the metal beast!

(Inspired by Prince Edward in Enchanted)