Saturday, December 31, 2011
The end. Just like that.
On 31st Dec 2011, i was once again reminded about the fragility of life, the ironies and the heartbreak. In truth, he was a stranger, i've never actually spoken to him before, but yet, i am deeply saddened and affected by his demise. I hope his family will have the strength to pull through these trying times. What a sad ending to the year.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Long awaited trip!
人生，简简单单，快快乐乐，幸福就好 =）不必多虑，不必执著，不必强求，不必追根究底 =）这样的自己，很快乐，很幸福 =）
I heard that it was -17 degree celcius in Korea yesterday. Hmm. Hoping what i bring will keep me warm enough. Korea, here i come!
I heard that it was -17 degree celcius in Korea yesterday. Hmm. Hoping what i bring will keep me warm enough. Korea, here i come!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Date night
Had a late night movie date with my little brother. Among us, we finished one large and one regular popcorn. Yea, we totally pigged out! Lol. Watched New Year's Eve. It totally made me want to spend New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City. Hmm.. Maybe next year =)
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Coffee anyone?
Read this from Facebook and find that it is worth sharing with everyone.
A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:
"If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.
Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.
What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups... And then you began eyeing each other's cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of Life we live.
Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us."
God brews the coffee, not the cups.Enjoy your coffee!
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything."
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Act with compassion. Leave the rest to God and to fate.
It is true that the life we live in now is ever so materialistic that sometimes, we find it hard to breathe. We find ourselves coping with expectations and minding what others might think of us if we fail to achieve and succeed in a way that society finds acceptable. And because of that, we sometimes feel undue stress. We should in fact stop fussing about the wrappings and start living from the inside, with our hearts.
A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:
"If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.
Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.
What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups... And then you began eyeing each other's cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of Life we live.
Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us."
God brews the coffee, not the cups.Enjoy your coffee!
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything."
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Act with compassion. Leave the rest to God and to fate.
It is true that the life we live in now is ever so materialistic that sometimes, we find it hard to breathe. We find ourselves coping with expectations and minding what others might think of us if we fail to achieve and succeed in a way that society finds acceptable. And because of that, we sometimes feel undue stress. We should in fact stop fussing about the wrappings and start living from the inside, with our hearts.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Once in a lifetime?
When you wake up from a dream and realized that it just came true. A wonderful feeling! Weird, but still amazing.
I'm replaying Bach's Suite No.3 in D Major over and over again. A melancholic piece, but it gives me a very peaceful feeling =)
I'm replaying Bach's Suite No.3 in D Major over and over again. A melancholic piece, but it gives me a very peaceful feeling =)
Sunday, December 11, 2011
(I) (N)ever (T)hought (I) would end up here but i am glad and thankful!
Well, another semester had just passed by and in a blur, i have already spent 1 year in Inti when i initially thought i would just be there for a few months. Lol. That's how flexible life is =) 1 year in Inti, 1 year of experience. The past semester was really enjoyable. Got close to a few great people. It's amazing how small this world with. The people whom i get close to are in one way or another, connected to each other. Lol.
Inti, a place where i thought i would be only a passing visitor, but i stayed longer than i actually intended to. I am actually glad i ended up in Inti for 1 year and maybe 8 months more. The highlight of the year for me would always be exceeding our own expectations for the fund raising for the Thailand floods. Was touched and happy that Inti students are generous and helpful =)
To the few people who made my 1 year in Inti filled with laughter, thanks! To L, my makan buddy who is ever so helpful and caring, thanks! To J who always makes sure i eat my lunch and makes me laugh with lame jokes, thanks!
Though the aims i had last year this time were different from the aims i have this year at this month, i am glad. I actually prefer the future arrangements i have right now. LOL. Looking forward to a great year ahead!
OH, AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR KOREA!!!!!! =)
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