Hello.

2011-12-10T20:16:00.000+08:00

What motivates you in life?

It is scary when you have no motivation and no goals in life.

It is like you are lost in the middle of the sea, with no way of communicating with the outside world.

Someone said this: Focus on not what you have lost, but what you have and what you can achieve.

Not easy, but you should really try.

Life is a journey. There are bound to be ups and downs.

Would you rather get stuck in the slump? Or push yourself ahead and brace on what awaits you?

You decide.

2010-12-27T23:39:00.009+08:00

Headed over to Big Splash for dinner @ Yoshimaru.AU'SOME.

2010-08-14T17:34:00.000+08:00

Caught December rain @ Esplanade. Niceeeee!

2010-03-08T05:33:00.000+08:00

Do you remember?

2010-01-05T12:41:00.002+08:00

Because we're both happy with things now.

2010-01-02T21:41:00.004+08:00

Went to breeks at Marina sq for a pre-school reopen gathering. There wasn't really a-lot-of-fun, but I like how we can just get together and eat, laugh, play together. :)

2009-12-16T13:59:00.001+08:00

Though things would never be the same, at least it made me what I am today.

fugitivesfleurs at Spore botany

2009-12-09T14:55:00.009+08:00

Joyce wye ho

translucence is a study of waiting, introspection and writing with light. It is about the image perceived through films and layers: light, object, lens, eye, emotion, and the mind's eye. Vision, remembrance, blindness- it is also about what we do not see.

2009-12-05T22:58:00.007+08:00

I stare at the monitor for quite a while, thinking of what to write.

Work? Too boring.

My thumbdrive? It is dead. I got a new 1GB one for 20bucks at SLQ.

Well, my life now is quite repetitive. I will definitely do some of these tasks: 2902 gallery, running, music class, art class, meeting up friend etc.

Depending on the activities I have. I will try to pack as many tasks as possible.

I would like to try something new this holiday. Maybe a new sport or something. Learn a new skill perhaps. Doesn't matter. Just something different.

Sometimes when you look back in life, you might regret not leading your life a little more meaningful when you could.

Now, you might tell yourself: No ah.. I am happy. I am fine with my life now.

No doubt about that. However, have you thought about how your life could have changed if you would just deviate a little from the usual path. Experiment with new things. Explore new worlds.

Enough is enough. Just be on a lookout for new changes along your way of life.

You only have one life. Live it to the greatest.

2009-12-03T11:12:00.002+08:00

Maybe things would have been different. Maybe.

2009-12-03T10:30:00.002+08:00

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

2009-10-11T23:21:00.001+08:00

I think I am getting sick soon. Running nose and my throat isn't feeling so well. Hopefully by tomorrow, I will become better. I have quite a lot of things to do this week, please don't let me fall sick.

Just had dinner with Marie. Thanks for the reminder.

I think I better go get some rest now.

2009-10-04T20:21:00.003+08:00

Because I trusted you, and I still do.

2009-09-25T00:42:00.002+08:00

I gaze at you fervently, wishing you'd turn back.

2009-09-25T00:42:00.001+08:00

I am late.

It's late.

Sleep well and everything will unfold itself the very next day when the sun rises again.

2009-09-25T00:34:00.001+08:00

Hmm..

Am I suppose to write something about yesterday(past midnight already)?

Haha.. nah...

Some things are better kept... memories are what they should be called.

Feeling left out?
Random emotions n
Comforting ease...

2009-09-20T23:43:00.002+08:00

This morning, I had a hangover.

The night was terrible, keep turning here and there. And I dreamed of school and work!

What a way to start the weekend.

It is raining heavily now. Last time, it used to be so emo staring out looking at the droplets of water falling continuously and splashing on the ground. Now, it seems better. I wonder why?

The time has come for me to move on to the next stage of life.

Am I ready? I think not yet.

2009-08-17T10:46:00.000+08:00

Had a hectic 4 days. I have a free day today fortunately, so I guess I could stay at home and do some work. Been returning home quite late lately due to my evening classes.

I almost forgot how nice it is to slack at home.I really wanna spend more time at home. I think and I will do just that.

A typical person spends about a quarter of his or her life studying. The next half working to make the ends meet. And the last quarter enjoying the fruits of the labour. Is that the life you want?

Certainly not me!

I know what I want in life, but I am not ambitious.
I want to feel the people around me, yet it is not easy to do so.
I hope to know my friends better, but it takes time and effort from both sides.
I want to communicate more with my family, but just think of when is the last time I really had a good talk with them?

It seems to me that the world has become colder. Or is it the people who resides in it?

Random thoughts

2009-05-22T20:38:00.003+08:00

My off day today, so I am pretty happy. School has been stressful and busy. Made some mistakes, learn from them and hope will grow from there. Setbacks suppose to slow you down, but yet make you stronger.

That's life I suppose.

2009-04-11T17:56:00.002+08:00

Life is pretty pack for me now,for you know what reason. There is a lot to blog about but I do not have the time yet. Will find one good day to do so.
Meanwhile hope everyone had a good holiday and weekend ahead.
Enjoy!

henry

2009-03-23T10:24:00.005+08:00

2009-02-21T20:44:00.002+08:00

One week passes by just like that.It was quite a hectic week for me, given the work shift with so much work to do and so much school work piling up waiting for me, hardly any space to breathe.

Not having much life lately, so there isn't really a lot to update on.Some friends tagged me on FB about writing 25 random things about myself. Haven really got the time to do it, and sincere apologies here.

1. I sneeze whenever I eat sweets which are cooling like mentos, Halls etc.
2. I am quite a health freak!
3. I like simplicity.
4. After watching Bryan's travelling show, I feel like travelling again.. to those places mentioned.
5 I like to break things down and do them part by part.

Therefore, that's all folks.
6.I might not remember to finish this 25 things, so I usually will warn people about it and keep their hope low.

Cheers, have a nice weekend peeps!

2009-02-15T20:44:00.006+08:00

Get up on your feet and kick the monster.

2009-02-15T19:42:00.002+08:00

Maybe it would not matter to you, but it actually means a lot of someone else.

2008-12-19T00:12:00.007+08:00

Anything can happen, when you take a chance.

Europe 2008- Groningen

2008-12-16T12:36:00.050+08:00

The second day after touching down, we went to a nearby city call Groningen. It is the capital city of the province of Groningen in the Netherlands and was recommended to us as a quiet and peaceful university town.

A bit of background knowledge...

The Martinitoren (Martini Tower) is the highest church tower in the city of Groningen, The Netherlands. The tower is located at the north-western corner of the Grote Markt (Main Square), is part of the Martinikerk (Martini Church). The citizens of Groningen call their tower d'Olle Grieze, meaning the old grey one in the local dialect. It is considered one of the main tourist attractions of Groningen and offers a great view over the city and surrounding area.

The best thing about Groningen is that all the famous attractions are concentrated at one location. So this make it easy for us. We just need to see the tower, the Martini Tower and the Herestraat,the main shopping street and we are more or less done with Groningen.

Groningen is probably my third favourite city of all times.The reason why I liked Groningen so much is because the food there is great. FYI,It is famous for the food. Barcelona is in this area too. I will blog about it soon. One of the things I will miss is the food and wine over there. Yum yum. Our fav - Kibbeling with Joppiesaus!

Next entry will be on Barcelona! Adios!

Europe 2008 -Amsterdam

2008-12-15T22:41:00.015+08:00

Since I am having a little bit of jet lag now, I shall attempt to write a short entry on our first stop Amsterdam,Holland.

There is really nothing much in Amsterdam except for us to transit to Spain. However, I liked the weather when I first stepped foot outside of the train.It was freaking cold when we were there.A first taste of winter I reckon?

We took the map of Amsterdam city and went around exploring this city eagerly, like children going around the chocolate factory looking for their favourite favours.

Nothing interesting to add on. The following day, we went to a nearby town called Groningen to meet Mommy from Holland. Stay tune!

Europe 2008

2008-11-27T22:14:00.010+08:00

Hi all, I am back from Europe after 10 days of fun, food and wine. The damages are probably a big hole in the pocket, dry skin, sore feet from all the walking, and according to ann and patsy: high blood pressure and liver failure.

The next few posts will most likely be about this Europe trip. I am crossing my fingers that it will not bore you to death. There won't be much writing though as I find wordy travel logs very tiring to read, unless of course it is interesting, which I doubt my own capability to achieve that. Pictures(selectively) will be uploaded in batches definitely. The first week's pictures you will probably see very little of me in them, as I am most of the time taking photos for ann. Since there were only two of us initially, if you see pictures of ann in the pictures, you will know where I am(behind the camera of course!).

Oh ya, if you do not know who ann is, do not worry. She has not been mentioned here before until now. A cousin of mine who wishes to tour Europe and who, like me,brought us through an unforgettable journey across Holland,Amsterdam,Croningen and Spain,Barcelona.

I need some time to organise my photos. Hence, I will blog more another day. Ciao!

2008-10-25T18:34:00.002+08:00

My parents were away in Japan for the past few days. I am home alone with brother.Kind of not use having no one in the house when I am back home. But well, looking forward to welcoming them.

2008-09-14T17:39:00.010+08:00

Whatever you like to call it.Mid Autumn festival or even Mooncake Festival.

When I was really really young, I used to buy those battery operated lanterns. Because it is too bright during the day, me and my brother would arrange to wake up during the middle of the night to just play with the lanterns. Walking around the house in the dark with the lantern on seems so much fun. Some years I would cry because I failed to wake up and miss the night of fun.

When I was slightly older, I liked to go to the playground with my friends to play with candles. Each of us will have one big box of candles and we will just find one spot to light them up and form different shapes and letters. Seeing them melt into wax is such a joyous act to us at that time.

When I get even older, sometimes I would arrange with some friends to go to the park to see people play with candles and carry lanterns.I think I spend two years of mid autumn festival at godmom's house where the group of us have so much fun over the lantern competition and stuffs like that.

Today is mid autumn again.

Don't seem to have the mood this year round.

2008-08-31T22:47:00.006+08:00

It's been a long time since daddy and I ate dinner together, just the both of us. :)

2008-08-31T22:12:00.005+08:00

Sep 1 is teacher's day.
I am a tutor.
Does that mean I should enjoy the day as well?
I hope I can survive the week..

2008-08-24T22:07:00.006+08:00

It has been a few weeks into my new job.All right, maybe I will be enthusiastic for the initial stage. I hope I will have the passion to continue burning the fire.

Yea, I am so looking forward to pursuing it.No more pondering..Work has made me a healthier person, as pal had mentioned.I am working weekend.I sleep early and wake up early. When I am on off, I play harder. That's life I suppose...

2008-08-09T21:37:00.006+08:00

It is 9 Aug finally. Happy Birthday Singapore!

Finally I get to rest today and tomorrow. I feel so tired today when I woke up.Well, I met up with my big family.We had dinner at Nogawa, somewhere in sentosa golf club.rumored to be excellent by my uncle.Indeed, it was quite good. There you go, the legendary sashimi and sea urchin.

Had a relaxing day and I think all of us enjoyed it too, less the rain which pelted down at the end.Sentosa has definitely changed a lot.A lot of activities and shops have since been set up. It is worth a day to go down and check it out..

2008-04-14T17:19:00.003+08:00

Hi all, I am still here. All right let's talk about something more light hearted. I am doing some voluntary teaching every Sunday morning. Had a great time with the kids.

It feels good to go and help out. While I have no obligation in going, because I am not even in the club which organises it, you find a lot of like-minded people who just want to reach out for the kids and do something for them. I almost always forget my worries when I am there, looking at the innocent children, one ponders why can't adults be the same?The happiest time in my life might just be my childhood for all you know.Innocence and ignorance. They are gifts from God aren't they? I think this is a good way to cast away your worries. Find some young kids and play with them or observe them the next time you are down or feeling sad. I think you will find peace within them.

Oh well, exams are coming and yet my engine seems to be laggy.

I have some thoughts about certain things, but I am not going to share them here because I am feeling vague about it too. Maybe when I have a more concrete idea of it..

2007-05-15T23:07:00.000+08:00

A Familiar Feeling
I have almost forgotten how it feels...
It is terrible..

2007-04-20T12:50:00.001+08:00

Success
Many things will catch your eye,
But only a few will catch your heart...
Pursue those.

2007-04-06T22:45:00.000+08:00

Reader's Digest
Have been reading this volume given by the welfare. Now some extracts here,
1) It's been five years since my last eye exam. I knew it was time for another as my vision was getting fuzzier. The eye doctor's receptionist gave me a form and one question reads, "Reason for visiting." I couldn't resist. I wrote, "Long time no see."
2) On the first day of her vacation, a colleague of mine fell and broke her leg. As the doctor examined her, she whined,"Why couldn't this happen have happened on my last day of skiing?" He looked up. "This is your last day of skiing."
There are some other touching stories in the book as well.
Received 2 goodies bags from welfare. There are really quite a lot of stuffs inside. Magazines, books, pens, sweets, food, drinks etc.My working week is officially over since Fri is a Good one and I have no more classes this weekend. However, time is running. Now this month seems to be a busy one for all kids, mugging for exams.I guess I will be embarking on my mugger quest too. I can almost feel the change in atmosphere. It is going to be a tough month. Everyone hang in there. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. All the best =D

Hectic week

2007-03-04T08:23:00.000+08:00

I had a presentation on tues. What a week it has been! But i am glad that it is finally over. I think i will take a break this weekend. Projects due next week and 3 reports await me and I am going to get real busy again..Got to do all this before the mid term break. I don't wanna owe anything. haiz.. must this cycle repeat itself again?
Anyway, stress stress stress....

2006-11-16T19:19:00.000+08:00

The Present
Be In The Present

Focus on what is right now.
Use your purpose to respond.
To what is important now.

Learn From The Past
Look at what happened in the past.
Learn something valuable from it.
Do things differently in the future.

Plan For The Future
See what a wonderful future would look like.
Make plans to help it happen.
Put your plans into actions in the Present.

2006-10-13T11:14:00.000+08:00

Busy week...
Hmm how come the time passes so quickly when one is busy?
Was with my BIG friends yesterday. We chatted and they talked about the places they have been to. Make me so jealous and have the urge of going for a holiday soon. This Oct and Dec will be the time... hopefully..

2006-08-06T22:50:00.000+08:00

It's the annual sports day! The Amazing race was quite tiring, considering everything's done very fast, Swift and deadly. But all in all, it was actually interesting...
Next, Sch's starting, bck to square one...No exam but it will be a tough sem definitely,with all the projects..headache..
Hmm..Anyw just feel like slacking before I get busy with my school work.

2006-07-05T21:40:00.001+08:00

Stay up in sch till 9 ysterday rushing our proj. A pity all of us were pretty tired and could not spend more time completing it.

My work updates.. currently working for e sff event till 21 July. One good thing about this job is that it normally takes up weekdays, freeing the weekends for my tuition and leisure. However, the job can be quite draggy at times. Always asking us to meet earlier when most of the time we just wait there. But I could really get a tan from this job, so don't be surprise to see me darker than before. Haha but think I will need lots of sun block to prevent myself from being sun burned.

Suddenly, I feel really tired. Maybe of the late nights and work are wearing me out. Really feel like going for a holiday. I was discussing with AL,that a holiday to Australia might be good. Just the price of the air tickets. Can't seem to find any cheap package or offer.Anyw,hope tt e upcoming trip to bkk wld b as gd.

Most likely after this job, I won't be taking up any more temp jobs.It is time to give myself some time off..I guess I will just take it easy from here.

2006-06-21T22:29:00.001+08:00

Some healthy tips:

Do this- inhale, hold and exhale your breath at a ratio of 1:4:2
eg. breathe in 4 seconds, hold it for 16 seconds and breathe out for 8 seconds.
Take ten breaths, do this 3 sets a day. You will be healthier.
More oxygen into your body and cleanses toxic in it.
Try if u are free.. anyway if you are reading my blog u must be really free.
Eat fruits on a empty stomach, the nutrients are better absorbed and digested.
Eat more water-rich food.

well, happen to hve some free time, so let me talk a bit about my blog? Of coz I started blogging only like less than a year ago? I think it really takes some time to set up one and make it into the way you would hve wanted. knew the tedious process of going through the code and running it to mke sure it appears on the screen accordingly.I guess in this case there is an additional element of fun involved. Not so bad. But i tried to keep it as simple as possible. Haha.. Does it make sense?(Adam Khoo's pet phrase)
Anyw, sch's so far so gd.
Next up, Looking forward to the sentosa outing.Hopefully the turn out will be as gd.
Ok. Again I just finish my pj. Damn boring.... but just nice can zzz

2006-05-29T15:56:00.000+08:00

Seems like I am just waiting for time to pass, without any concrete plans of what to do... Right,time to do some thinking also, Find my new direction for e new sem and with massive action, work towards it..I guess this applies in life too, just hope to get the most out of my last 3 years in sch.

I am bored...

If not why would I blog..

GTG!

2006-04-09T16:42:00.000+08:00

Lately, I borrowed a lot of txt books from the library.This time I am going all out. Think if I don't work hard now, I won't in the future. Hopefully can do well.
Haha..quite motivated to work hard. Dont knw why.
I am not sure how to describe my feelings. Sad? Happy? Relieved? Disappointed? Angry?Maybe a little bit of all. Life still goes on. I will be all right. Hvn really felt my heart ache for someone for a long time,whn it came i'm quite surprise with the calmness i showed
has it been too long?
Hve i gone numb with it?
Dont think so...

2006-04-03T23:26:00.001+08:00

Time is short. Lots of activities.
Had tuition today.was ok,but progress was slow. My kid didnt understand lots of phrases, and I had alot of explaining to do. Time passed surprisingly fast, and bfore I knew it, 2 hrs was up.It was suppose to b an hour and a half's lesson.but she had so many questions that i had to drag.
Need to sort out my room. Its quite messy, so some clearing has to b done and obviously im going to b e one doing tt.
Right.Time to buy a new handphone also.wanna one with mp3 ability and has enough memory to store a reasonable number of songs. Camera and FM radio is almost in every new phones now, so the phone must have these functions also. The phone must also be sleek and small.My top few choices would be SE W800i which is a bit steep in its price, maybe nokia N70 or samsung d600? Hopefully the prices will drop!

2006-02-09T02:53:00.001+08:00

Tml wld b e eve of releasing Os results...Here i am, like a child waiting for the release of e examination results, excited but yet worried. Excited because I have been anticipating it for a very long time. I am quite weighted down by the fact that i have not prepared enough during Os, which is not my usual style of doing things. Anyway, I am going to heck it since there is no point to worry now, no one to save me at the last min...

This time round i hope things will get better
Its late..i mean its 3midnight, jus came bck frm mos with maggie,hve really nice music.

k think enough for tonite.. tired.. going to zzz
nite.