Oh man, it's just a mind game. Too bad, I can't seem to read your mind and I am already losing interest in trying to do so. haha it's the difference between the rose and the grass. How can the grass ever outshine the rose? The presence of the grass does not matter at all because it is simply too insignificant to be noticed. Grass is not made to live with the roses, for it cannot attain enough sunlight to grow healthily. Therefore, grass is never meant to compete with roses, as it is destined to lose the game.

It's time for me to leave at last. I am sure this is going to be painless and well, refreshing. Nothing to worried about, nothing to ponder over, I can just leave as I wish. I want to run away, I want to hide, I hate to be seen again. Don't come to find me, I don't need that kind of sympathy.

Perhaps I'm really a scary person. One moment I'll be jumping with joy and hours later I can be so depressed that I don't feel like talking to anyone. It's not really mood swing I guess, for I don't feel pissed with anyone when I'm down. I just feel very low and bored, that's all. Now that I've known myself better, I'm prepared for whatever that's going to come. When I'm high, I will expect myself to feel depressed later so that's being mentally prepared. I'll get ready chocolates in case I need to munch on them too. I'm pretty dependent on chocolates. Best birthday gift? A bar of dark chocolate (preferably at least 50% coca) from Switzerland or Belgium.

University life is less of a mystery to me now. Fresh graduates from my company have been telling me quite a few tales and tips and I kind of already have a rough idea of what to expect when school starts. I've not regreted my choice thus far and I hope I will not in the next few years. It feels great when I find out that two of my friends are going to take the same course as I am. I still can't decide whether I should go for the falculty camp or the SU camp or perhaps, neither of the two. Well, think about the opportunity cost, compare the money earned for working 4 days with spending $45/$50 on a camp which lasts 6 days. HmMmm. I've a week left to decide still.

A change in plan. I want a Kia Picanto instead!




Preferably the green one.

More updates on Switzerland will be coming up. Next country will be Austria.

I find it really very difficult for me to come out with an itinerary for my trip to Europe in one shot. I've decided to do it country by country, bit by bit, and uploading everything, bit by bit on my blog. Guess that'll make my life much simpler. This is not going to be easy too, but at least it's the start (if not I'll never get started). I've about a year to research on every country I'm intending to visit afterall.

Switzerland

Switzerland Tourism Board: http://www.myswitzerland.com/en.cfm/home

Exploring Switzerland by train: Glacier Express


291 bridges, 91 tunnels, 7 valleys, 1 experience. The Glacier Express (red line) winds its way through the picturesque Swiss Alps, from the Piz Bernina to the Matterhorn. Starting in St.Moritz, travel along the world's most beautiful stretch of railway line to Chur, before passing between the sheer cliffs of the Rhine gorge, Switzerland's very own Grand Canyon. After crossing the 2,033m high Oberalp pass, the warm sun of Canton Valais awaits you at the end of the Furka tunnel. Whether admiring the views while enjoying the wonderful cuisine in the historic restaurant car, or simply gazing out of the huge windows of the panorama car, the real icing on the cake is the first glimpse of the famous Matterhorn, as the world's slowest express pulls into Zermatt.


Carriages

First Class panorama viewing cars -
These wagons have oversized windows, which extend into the roof cove, provide all-round panoramic views. Each carriage has 48 seats with tables and central air conditioning. Along the route, the most important features are described in a taped commentary in German, English and French.

First Class -
These coaches have a conventional design with 36 seats. These wagons have windows that let in fresh alpine air and with it bring in the sounds and smells of Switzerland.

Second Class -
Here you have wagons with 56 seats. They are very comfortable and are ideal if large groups are traveling together. They have windows, which can be opened to let in the fresh and crisp mountain air.

Surcharges -
Seat reservations are mandatory for the Glacier Express and the dining car. Seats can be booked at any station in Switzerland. There is the option of paying the surcharge for only seat reservations excluding meals. The reservation fee must be added to the corresponding ticket price and paid in full by every passenger - irrespective of ticket category. Exceptions are children under six years old for whom no seat is required.

Rail Gourmet -
The journey takes a whole day, hence catering for the guests must be planned. The Dining car is usually available on specified legs of the journey. Exact information regarding the stations between which dining cars are provided is available at the rail stations. At the Dining Car on the Glacier Express reservation is compulsory. The Three course meal comprises of salad (Summer) or soup (Winter), meat with vegetables and side dishes, dessert or a selection of cheeses. Drinks are not included in the price. There is also the option of the Dish of the day comprising of meat with vegetables and side dishes. Railbar Glacier Express - All Glacier Express trains feature a Rail bar. Stewards and stewardesses serve drinks as well as snacks and sweets at the passenger’s seat.In 2006 a New Glacier Express (Premium) will operate from St. Moritz/Zermatt The new Glacier Express will run from St. Moritz to Zermatt and in the opposite direction. The new trains are distinguished by increased passenger comfort. Free information on the section in six languages with headphones.

For Bookings please refer to: http://www.glacierexpress.ch/

All information are taken from the following websites:
http://www.myswitzerland.com/en.cfm/home
http://www.myswissalps.com/wallis/wallis-attractions.asp?lang=EN
http://skisnowboardeurope.com/SwitzerlandIntro/Switzerlandintro.html
http://www.glacierexpress.ch/

So I am being too demanding and that you can't give me what I want. Shouldn't we give and take? How can we ever expect others to give us non-stop while we sit there and do nothing for the entire life? Now that is not going to happen. The kindest and nicest person will get tired and sick of it someday too. Even the strongest magnet will lose all it's magnetism someday eventually. I chose to not to let go such a fragile and tiring relationship for a reason which I have yet to discover. Who knows how much longer this can last.

You've made a few empty promises and I have no idea if I can believe in the things you say anymore. Keeping quiet doesn't mean I don't know what you had done. However, I am greatful that you are the one who stayed by me during those days. When those whom I thought would stay by me abandoned me, you were there. That simple SMS stopped me from crying and helped me to sleep in peace that night. What if I couldn't wake up ever again?

有些友谊是如此的脆弱，如此得让人无可奈何。彼此之间的信任只是如此的浅薄，如此的经不起风吹雨打。

It didn't take me long for me to discover that I haven't be blogging for 11 days. My life has been pretty much the same--go to work, come back and watch movies online, go to sleep, go to work again. I'm feeling much better at work nowadays. My feelings towards the last day of work are contradicting. On one hand I hope that Friday the 29th can arrive soon. On the other hand, I don't want to leave so soon because I will miss my dear colleagues. Even though I'd be going back to do part-time, it's a completely different feeling. With no strings attached, off days on both of the weekends and stuff. Oh well.

Perhaps I am getting very greedy and materialistic but I really do hope to own a car.

This is all I want, a Honda Fit 2007.
But sadly I've got no money.
My calculations showed that I would be achieving my goal soon had CPF not existed. zzz.

The highlight of the week would be giving Sharon a surprise at her house for her birthday just now. It's good to meet up with both old friends and new friends. Sharon's dog is so cute!

Yuenling and I had applied for hostel living already. I'm really look forward to hall life. There are various camps coming up and I am not sure which one I should sign up for.

I need to improve on my Chinese.

1: Each player of this game starts off with 10 weird things or habits or little known facts about yourself.
2: People who got tagged must write it in their own blog and state this rule clearly.
3: At the end of the game, list down 4 people to be tagged and NO TAGBACKS.

10 weird things or habits or little known facts about myself. ( I am going to present them with the help of pictures of photos).

1. I love to stone and day dream in the toilet, even if I'm not doing my 'business'.
2. My favourite insect is dragonfly. I love to catch them. Hey, they are really harmless and cute creatures ok? Photo taken from www.cssplay.co.uk/menu/menu_gallery.
3. I love to watch Tom and Jerry but my favourite cartoon character is Snoopy. All graphics are done/combined/edited by myself using Photoshop 7.0! So proud of myself! haha. Oh man, I must be too free.

4. I cannot take raw celery but love dumplings with celery fillings!

Cannot think of anything else already. zzz.

Roseline's birthday celebration and Party at Julia's House.

Photojournalism:

Group photo with birthday girl.
Julia's dad's very own cellar. Huiling: OMG that's a lot of wine!
A table of yummy food. The roasted chicken wings were superb!

Random shot.

Lastly, thank you dear Julia for offering your house and preparing the food! =D

It's Ms Chen's wedding today!!! Below are the photos.

Photojournalism:

The Love Birds

I've handed in my resignation letter! Looking forward to spending more time alone, with family and with friends.

Shirleen treated us with yummy chocolates!! Oh dear, just a small box of them costed 20 over dollars! But but.. I can't deny that the quality is there.

Er zi!! Zz!! Sum!! Jc!! Jia you for NDP trainings!! I wanna see you guys in no.1!!!! Will I ever get a chance..?

I love honey tomato drink!

Photojournalism:

Jealous!? *drools*
Another shot.
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My dream.

I want to live in this cottage in the countryside, planting my own vegetables. I will plant lots of flowers in spring, go hiking on the mountains in summer, pluck wild fruits in autumn and build snowmen in winter. I will spend days and nights taking photos, capturing every single tiny detail in life. I will spend more time improving on my cooking skills, and get an oven and bake all I want! I would like to keep a dog, for I really love dogs.

Sounds too ideal? Well, it's my dream, mine!