五年前为十年后做的约定。
五年后我是不是只剩下失望？
五年后我是不是只剩下失望？
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Day 9870
It would be selfish to feel sad or negative about any problems we have.
We just have to be very appreciative of everything we have been given.
We just have to be very appreciative of everything we have been given.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Day 9844
A rich man once took his eight year old son for a visit to his distant cousins who lived on a farm. He said,” Son, I want you to see for yourself the difference in our lives and the lives of those who live in villages.” They stayed at the farm for a weekend. They watched the farmers plough the fields. They watched them milking the cows. The son enjoyed himself running after the hens and looking for their eggs. They ate the simple meals of soup and bread, sitting crossed-legged at the floor in the backyard.
On their way home, the father asked his son,” Son, did you see how the poor people live?”
“Yes,” said the boy with a wistful look in his eyes. “I realized Dad, how poor we are!” The father raised his eyebrows; surely he had heard wrong! The boy continued,” I realized that we have air conditioned rooms only; they have the air conditioned country side.
I realized that while we buy 6 bottles of milk, they have six cows to give milk to them.
I saw that while we only have a small patch of land behind our house, they have acres of it.
I saw that while we have to go to the rooftop to watch the stars, they can watch them all night and anywhere.
I saw that while we eat bread that comes from a packet with only a thin layer of butter, they eat fresh home baked bread with dollops of fresh butter on them.
I saw that while you jog on your tread mill, they can run anywhere on their land.
I saw that while we have to go to the clubhouse for a swim, they have a whole stream of their own.
I realize now father, how poor we are. Can we visit our rich cousins again sometime?”
On their way home, the father asked his son,” Son, did you see how the poor people live?”
“Yes,” said the boy with a wistful look in his eyes. “I realized Dad, how poor we are!” The father raised his eyebrows; surely he had heard wrong! The boy continued,” I realized that we have air conditioned rooms only; they have the air conditioned country side.
I realized that while we buy 6 bottles of milk, they have six cows to give milk to them.
I saw that while we only have a small patch of land behind our house, they have acres of it.
I saw that while we have to go to the rooftop to watch the stars, they can watch them all night and anywhere.
I saw that while we eat bread that comes from a packet with only a thin layer of butter, they eat fresh home baked bread with dollops of fresh butter on them.
I saw that while you jog on your tread mill, they can run anywhere on their land.
I saw that while we have to go to the clubhouse for a swim, they have a whole stream of their own.
I realize now father, how poor we are. Can we visit our rich cousins again sometime?”
Monday, October 27, 2008
Day 9842 - Part II
It was a usual meeting. The Prophet was in his place and his companions gathered around him to hear the words of wisdom and guidance.
Suddenly a poor man in rags appeared, saluted the assembly: "Salamun Alaikum" and finding a vacant place, comfortably sat down. The Prophet had taught them that all Muslims were brothers and in an assembly one should sit wherever one finds a place, regardless of any status.
Now, it so happened that this poor man sat next to a very rich man. The rich man felt disturbed and tried to collect the edges of his dress around himself, so that the poor man did not touch them.
The Prophet observed this and addressing the rich man he said: "Perhaps you were afraid that his poverty would affect you?"
"No, O Messenger of Allah," he said
"Then perhaps you were apprehensive about some of your wealth flying away to him?"
"No, O Messenger of Allah."
"Or you feared that your clothes would become dirty if he touched them?"
"No, O Messenger of Allah."
"Then why did you draw yourself and your clothes away from him?"
The rich man said: "I admit that was the most undesirable thing to do. It was an error and I confess. Now to make amends for it, I will give away half of my wealth to this Muslim brother so that I may be forgiven."
Just as he said this, the poor man rose and said: "O Prophet of Allah, I do not accept his offer."
People present were all taken by surprise. They thought the poor man was a fool. But he explained: "O Prophet of Allah, I refuse to accept his offer because I fear that I might then become arrogant and ill treat my Muslim brothers the way he did to me."
Suddenly a poor man in rags appeared, saluted the assembly: "Salamun Alaikum" and finding a vacant place, comfortably sat down. The Prophet had taught them that all Muslims were brothers and in an assembly one should sit wherever one finds a place, regardless of any status.
Now, it so happened that this poor man sat next to a very rich man. The rich man felt disturbed and tried to collect the edges of his dress around himself, so that the poor man did not touch them.
The Prophet observed this and addressing the rich man he said: "Perhaps you were afraid that his poverty would affect you?"
"No, O Messenger of Allah," he said
"Then perhaps you were apprehensive about some of your wealth flying away to him?"
"No, O Messenger of Allah."
"Or you feared that your clothes would become dirty if he touched them?"
"No, O Messenger of Allah."
"Then why did you draw yourself and your clothes away from him?"
The rich man said: "I admit that was the most undesirable thing to do. It was an error and I confess. Now to make amends for it, I will give away half of my wealth to this Muslim brother so that I may be forgiven."
Just as he said this, the poor man rose and said: "O Prophet of Allah, I do not accept his offer."
People present were all taken by surprise. They thought the poor man was a fool. But he explained: "O Prophet of Allah, I refuse to accept his offer because I fear that I might then become arrogant and ill treat my Muslim brothers the way he did to me."
- Author Unknown
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Day 9823
有很多朋友问我，为什么要到处帮人，他们值得这么做吗?
我总是对他们说我能帮就帮，反正也没什么大碍的。
其实是因为我早已知道，当一个人需要帮忙时，却没有任何人理他的那种滋味。。。
我最恨的就是人家骗我。
我宁可你说出伤人的实话，也不想从你嘴里听到美丽的谎言。。。
我总是对他们说我能帮就帮，反正也没什么大碍的。
其实是因为我早已知道，当一个人需要帮忙时，却没有任何人理他的那种滋味。。。
我最恨的就是人家骗我。
我宁可你说出伤人的实话，也不想从你嘴里听到美丽的谎言。。。
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Day 9804
9月17日，晴
得知Mr. Tree Trunk Thighs今夜想独自搭公车回营，就决定送他一程。还未完全康复，实在有点不方便跟别人挤车。
送他回营前，咱们决定到Tampines Mall逛逛。说真的，八年的友谊，却可从没和他这么好过。要不是K.E.R的事，相信我们一年可能只会在彼此生日时才会出 来吃顿饭。
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停在红绿灯的我们，车里播着《张三的歌》
“你看那月亮！好圆啊！”
我抬头看了看，的确蛮圆的。
“今天是八月十八，当然圆啊！废话！”
“哈哈哈! 我终于能和你一起看月亮了!”
我转头看了他一眼，这时刻不知道该哭，还是该笑。结果还是笑了出来。
这只‘死猴子’，重是爱突然间说出这样的话。
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当时的月亮，代表谁的心，结果都一样。
那夜的情境，林某这生这世，没齿难忘
得知Mr. Tree Trunk Thighs今夜想独自搭公车回营，就决定送他一程。还未完全康复，实在有点不方便跟别人挤车。
送他回营前，咱们决定到Tampines Mall逛逛。说真的，八年的友谊，却可从没和他这么好过。要不是K.E.R的事，相信我们一年可能只会在彼此生日时才会出 来吃顿饭。
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停在红绿灯的我们，车里播着《张三的歌》
“你看那月亮！好圆啊！”
我抬头看了看，的确蛮圆的。
“今天是八月十八，当然圆啊！废话！”
“哈哈哈! 我终于能和你一起看月亮了!”
我转头看了他一眼，这时刻不知道该哭，还是该笑。结果还是笑了出来。
这只‘死猴子’，重是爱突然间说出这样的话。
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当时的月亮，代表谁的心，结果都一样。
那夜的情境，林某这生这世，没齿难忘
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Day 9803
Two monks were once traveling together back to their temple. On the way they came to a large puddle full of mud, which they had to cross. At the brink of the puddle they saw a young woman standing, afraid to cross it.
“Come”, said one of the monks, “I will carry you to the other side”. He took her on his back, and carried her to the other side of the puddle. After crossing the road, the two monks continued walking silently for hours, until they reached their destination.
The other monk could not keep silent any longer and exclaimed:” How could you carry that girl on your back? We are monks and are not allowed to touch women.”
The first monk says, "Yes, and when I got to the other side I put her down. You have been carrying her ever since."
“Come”, said one of the monks, “I will carry you to the other side”. He took her on his back, and carried her to the other side of the puddle. After crossing the road, the two monks continued walking silently for hours, until they reached their destination.
The other monk could not keep silent any longer and exclaimed:” How could you carry that girl on your back? We are monks and are not allowed to touch women.”
The first monk says, "Yes, and when I got to the other side I put her down. You have been carrying her ever since."
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Day 9798
Just finished watching the delayed telecast of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Its' a much much smaller scale version than that of the Olympics Opening Ceremony more than a month ago. However, the 人气 seems so much stronger this day at the Bird's Nest Stadium. During the mass performance, I have a feeling that these performers are not only performing for the glory of their country in this mega-event but also living and fighting for themselves as independent individuals. I feel that their faces were filled with pride and visions of dreams unlike those seen at the Olympics OC.
One World, One Dream... How apt...
By the way, we got 2 bronze already, thanks to Laurentia Tan of Equestrian.
Its' a much much smaller scale version than that of the Olympics Opening Ceremony more than a month ago. However, the 人气 seems so much stronger this day at the Bird's Nest Stadium. During the mass performance, I have a feeling that these performers are not only performing for the glory of their country in this mega-event but also living and fighting for themselves as independent individuals. I feel that their faces were filled with pride and visions of dreams unlike those seen at the Olympics OC.
One World, One Dream... How apt...
By the way, we got 2 bronze already, thanks to Laurentia Tan of Equestrian.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Day 9745
From today onwards, I am a student...
A part-time student studying at SIM
And my student creed shall be:
A part-time student studying at SIM
And my student creed shall be:
Student Creed
1. I will develop myself in a positive manner I deem fit and
to avoid anything that would affect my sleep.
2. I will develop self-discipline to maintain my 6 hours of sleep
in order to bring out the best in myself.
3. I will use what I learn in class constructively and defensively
to help myself and my fellow friends around the system.
1. I will develop myself in a positive manner I deem fit and
to avoid anything that would affect my sleep.
2. I will develop self-discipline to maintain my 6 hours of sleep
in order to bring out the best in myself.
3. I will use what I learn in class constructively and defensively
to help myself and my fellow friends around the system.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Day 9738
Day 11 - Tokyo -> Singapore
Close to 2 weeks of roaming Japan alone come to a close today. From Tokyo to Mt Fuji and further south to Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. So fun, so memorable, so lonely. Lol...
Going back to fast-pace working life again...
Sian with a captial S in bold...
Lol...
Sian with a captial S in bold...
Lol...
Last day in Japan 
Good luck bear at Narita
Plane spotting while waiting for my flight
Bye bye!
Waiting to board
SQ637 9V-SKC
View from upper deck - Seat 77k
Home sweet home!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Day 9735
Day 8 - Hiroshima, Miyajima
Tight schedule today, so many places to go to. Lol...
First stop of the day, Hiroshima World Peace Memorial Cathedral...
And its back to Peace Memorial Park again!
A-Bomb Dome
Memorial tower to the mobilized students
Paper cranes
The bridge on the left is the target for the A-bomb
but instead the bomb landed 100 odd meters away at a hospital.
Children Peace Monument
Little Boy saying some prayers
A common sight here, I believe
Cenotaph for the A-Bomb victims
It so happened that there was a Scout outing that day and
Scouts from many European countires were here
A dragonfly flitted in front of me and stopped on a fence. I stood up,took my cap in my hands, and was about to catch the dragonfly when...
Nakajima area (Peace Memorial Park) before A-bombing
Nakajima area (Peace Memorial Park) after A-bombing
Concrete wall pierced by shattering glass
Human shadow in stone
And off to Hiroshima Castle...
And finally Miyajima!
Its an island where wild deers roam freely...A 10mins ferry ride journey...
Otorii Gate
JR Miyajima-guchi station 
JR Hiroshima station
Bus interchangeCannot find any of their model buses on sale...
Sian...
On the Nozomi Shikansen train back to Tokyo4 hrs 7 mins of train ride... Zzzzz
Friday, July 11, 2008
Day 9734
Day 7 - Kyoto -> Hiroshima
Finally arrived at Hiroshima after a 2 hr 35mins Nozomi Shinkansen train ride from Kyoto. Proceed to hunt for my hotel which is supposed to be a 5mins walk from the station. But I exited from the Shinkansen station instead of the subway station and end up making a detour which took me 15 mins. (",)
Checked into my hotel and was given a room on the 11th floor. Took the lift up and walk and walk and it was a corner unit. Sian... But at least my room got view of the train station and also the school next to the hotel. Lol...
Didn't even bother to unpack my bag, I just dumped out everything onto the bed and shove in my 2 cameras and carebear back into it, grapped a map and was out of the hotel again. My DSLR's battery died on me when I forgot to switch it off for an hour and now I need to look for a CR-2 replacement battery as soon as possible.
Walked for about 10 mins to one of the oldest department chain in Japan, Fukuya and literally storm the entire 7 floors (if I remember correctly) looking for the electronics department. But to my dismay, they don't have what I wanted but I saw NORTH FACE products on SALE!!! Hahaha... Finally got excuse to buy something in Japan liao... Too bad, didn't see anything I need (though got lots of things I want). Looked through a couple of backpacks to replace my existing one, but now the new series all not waterproof, only water-resistant. I don't like...
Asked around if there is any camera shops and got directed to Bic Camera (Best Denki) and so its walking time again. Walk and walk for 20 mins and ta-da!! I am standing at the doorway of Bic Camera and wow... they got everything there. Lol... Was roaming around the camera section for at least an hour, looking at this and that. Why Singapore don't have such a huge range of camera stuffs... Sian...
Finish shopping and its almost dinner time le. Decided to walk to Peace Memorial Park to capture some night shots and grab dinner on the way so its walk and walk again...
On the way there, decided to load up the fresh batteries and capture the trams running around Hiroshima...
Finally arrived at Hiroshima after a 2 hr 35mins Nozomi Shinkansen train ride from Kyoto. Proceed to hunt for my hotel which is supposed to be a 5mins walk from the station. But I exited from the Shinkansen station instead of the subway station and end up making a detour which took me 15 mins. (",)
Checked into my hotel and was given a room on the 11th floor. Took the lift up and walk and walk and it was a corner unit. Sian... But at least my room got view of the train station and also the school next to the hotel. Lol...
Didn't even bother to unpack my bag, I just dumped out everything onto the bed and shove in my 2 cameras and carebear back into it, grapped a map and was out of the hotel again. My DSLR's battery died on me when I forgot to switch it off for an hour and now I need to look for a CR-2 replacement battery as soon as possible.
Walked for about 10 mins to one of the oldest department chain in Japan, Fukuya and literally storm the entire 7 floors (if I remember correctly) looking for the electronics department. But to my dismay, they don't have what I wanted but I saw NORTH FACE products on SALE!!! Hahaha... Finally got excuse to buy something in Japan liao... Too bad, didn't see anything I need (though got lots of things I want). Looked through a couple of backpacks to replace my existing one, but now the new series all not waterproof, only water-resistant. I don't like...
Asked around if there is any camera shops and got directed to Bic Camera (Best Denki) and so its walking time again. Walk and walk for 20 mins and ta-da!! I am standing at the doorway of Bic Camera and wow... they got everything there. Lol... Was roaming around the camera section for at least an hour, looking at this and that. Why Singapore don't have such a huge range of camera stuffs... Sian...
Finish shopping and its almost dinner time le. Decided to walk to Peace Memorial Park to capture some night shots and grab dinner on the way so its walk and walk again...
On the way there, decided to load up the fresh batteries and capture the trams running around Hiroshima...
And then, a familiar logo appear! SOGO!!!
Finally, reached the Peace Memorial Park...
A-Bomb Dome
I broke my tripod taking this shot...
(",)
Children Peace Memorial
Flame of Peace
This flame will only be extinguised when there is no more nuclear weapons on earth.
Cenotaph for the A-Bomb victims
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