Mad World

All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Goin' nowhere, goin' nowhere
Their tears are fillin' up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow

And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dyin'
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'Cause I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Mad world, mad world

Children waitin' for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Made to feel the way that every child should
Sits and listen, sits and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson?
Look right through me, look right through me

And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dyin'
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'Cause I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Mad world, mad world

And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dyin'
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'Cause I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Mad world, mad world
A raunchy young world
Mad world

We're going...

for a 3-day course together during the June hols!

After my RO approved of it.. i would have to remind her to check her inbox.. kaka!

It was quite random.. he mentioned it.. and I thought why not go for the same! sounds fun anyway and how often can we go for a 'learning journey' together? hee!

Guys are really different from girls. They can sign up for courses and workshops on their own, without company! How boring! I shall extend my company to him. haha!

Hope it materialize if the cut-off date is not too strict! Missed it by a few hours only =p

Wanna guess the venue?

More than a year ago....

was the last time i posted an entry.....

wow.. it's been so long and so many things have happened.. many good things =)

my relationship with Yang.. my baptism.. my mom getting well.. havin more regular meetups with Kim after such a long time.. and all my frens alwayz being there....

I thank God for all the trials he has put me through to make me a stronger person, a better person.. I thank Him for sending him to me to teach me so much in life...

after much tot I've decided to carry on with this blog, keepin the same address becoz it is my life ultimately...

What Life is About

Dear frens,

This is taken from the Teacher's Network Bulletin that is sent to us periodically. Enjoy the story and the music video by Carrie Underwood. It serves as a timely reminder to us to appreciate the time we have with our loved ones.

~Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition. Life is definitely not about work! Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.~

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Long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered. Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible.

When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible. Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."

The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health, time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love to do. One day when we look back, we will realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed.

Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition. Life is definitely not about work! Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.

Life is a balance of Work and Play, Family and Personal time. You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human existence. So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is fragile, Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy Life!

All's well that ends well

This post is for you.

Will never forget the times we spent together...
Sweet memories they are...
Will alwayz bring back a smile...
Thanks for bringing me closer to God...
You've done all a boyfriend can ever do...
Made me experience love so true...
I have given... loved...

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."

- Helen Keller

I'm glad you've found the open door...
Wishin u all the love and happiness in the world...

Bintan Trip [16th & 17th June 2007]

Lappie has let mi down

I'm now writing this blog entry on the shared desktop. My lappie has gone bonkers le! I really duno why. Started with a hanging of the mouse so i just shut down the pc and when i restarted it, black screen! I couldn't sleep last nite, juz feelin so sick in the stomach, tinkin of all my stuff not backed up and the EPMS that has to be handed in when school reopens. and everythin in this lappie. and all the photos for this year. wah kaoz. i juz hope they r recoverable.. juz typin all these makes mi feel sick again. i tink i onli slept for 3 hrs before i woke up to this sick realization again and i just cannot bear it! ber is still sleepin and i duno wad else i can do so i turned to classfied and called up this repair man who will come later to collect my lappie. it's so agonizing becoz i haf to ask him to come onli after 12 noon coz of my bloody tuition from 1030 to 12! i duno y i'm so suay. i tink i might get reprimanded by some saying i'm impulsive calling up the repair guy without checkin on my warranty and with other frens on the possible solutions. oso saw a few recovery cd roms and duno wad nonsense else in my fujitsu bag but seein them do not enlighten me in anyway leh! duno wad purpose they might serve also. nobody was awake early in the mornin or now to advise me oso. juz cannot take it anymore! this prob albeit onli a nite's issue has caused me grevious stress alreadi! wad with spending $119 at TTS to address my so-called psychological issue with my 'imaginery' blocked ear and now this! would probably cost another $160 or so. the pains of soothing one's nerves, i can only pay~

Hongkong Trip 2007

It's been about 2 months since I last blogged. Time has not been on my side or maybe it's the procrastinator in me that keeps stalling for time. As said before, will only blog the happier moments of my life.. and leave the sad moments and memories in my heart only and of course those skeletons in the closet will remain where they are.

Went for 2 trips durin this June hols and both had been great! Shall leave the Bintin trip for the next entry and concentrate on the HK one for now. Too many pics dat we've taken so I'll handpick about 100+ pix or so? Will try to cut down on my narcisstic shots. kaka~

Holiday Destination: Hongkong

Duration: 5th to 9th June 2007

Travel mate: Tanfong aka OTF

Fong and I at the airport. Her Ah Pa came along to send her off. So sweet!

Upgraded to business class! My first! =)

Ample leg room~

Happy.. sha la la~ =)

The standard really differs.

Steak for breakfast? The eggs (right) are out of this world yummy!

First glimpse of HK (Coach ride to our hotel)

Tsing Yi Bridge

Outside our hotel room

The room

View outside our hotel. It's exactly how I imagined HK to be! After watching all those HK gangsterish shows.. kaka~

Black and white

Our first meal in HK - Mouth watering scallops in lemon butter sauce! @ Watami Jap Restaurant

Kimchi fried rice.. unforgettable~

Xu Liu Shan dessert.. this dessert shop is everywhere!

Mango overdose - Mango pudding in mango juice with mango fruit and mango ice cream! Absolutely delectable! Mango is officially my favourite fruit now.. kaka~

Milk Pudding.. Coffee Pudding

Puddings are not enough obviously. Need some luncheon!

MTR (Sg: MRT)

Octopus card (Sg: Transitlink card)

Our favourite street food - 'sticky-sticky'!!!

Harbour Front - View of HK Island

Quite cloudy and dark

Symphony of lights - Catch it at the Harbour Front @ 8 pm ( Can you see the beams?)

Trying to get a night shot. Not a very good one tho.

The streets.. somewhere..


Trudging along the streets. Damn exhausted can.


Our supper - Oily curry fishballs from 7 eleven!


I'm finally here - Gu Huo Zai territories. But alas~ none at all!


Times Square @ HK Island

Snap snap!

Wads the commotion! Oh... Bosco!

A salty lunch.. not very satisfied with it...

Tikum tikum toys..

OTF askin for directions.. kaka~

Trams move very close to each other! DO NOT STICK OUT YOUR HEAD AT ANY POINT OF TIME!

Peak Tram

Peak Tram pass

The Peak Tram was movin at a steep tangent!

Narcisstic again. Me, not her. ka~

Finally up the peak. Great view~

Still light

Gettin darker

Bluish effect

The best shot of all - Waited 1 hr to get the perfect nite and the lights

oops.. i tink TF is fed up with mi takin her pix. kaka~

LKF!

HK's version of MS.. basically a hilly slopy roundabout street. the drunks will literally roll down the street, i'm sure.

Our sushi dinner

Preparing for bed...

We're approaching something ... somethin big... can u spot it? probably not~

It's shopping at H & M! A must go! Somewhat like Topshop, but cheaper!

After 4 hours of shopping, we have to go for lunch at...

Our favourite WATAMI!

TF seems happy.. of course la.. another scrumptious meal! =)

Sukiyaki~

Going to take the World's Longest Travelator

Another street pic

Bird's eye view from travelator

Up we go...


Up.. up.. it's neverending...


One of our favourite pix.. taken in the cab.. the travelator goes up.. but doesn't have one comin down!!! Too lazy to walk down, hence the cab...


I realized that HK is realli quite a hilly country.. the slopes are very steep down.. machiam taking a roller coaster ride!


@ the Ferry Terminal

Ferry ride back to Kowloon...

Relac ...

haha.. OTF is eviltated by me again..

Another look back...

Very happy hor?

Disney Train!

Plastered to the wall

Mi & Minnie

MIA - Princess

The handle bars are so adorable~~

The people in the train tink we are mad. Self shot. Cam on opposite seat.

Starry starry!

My masterpiece leh~

Queuing up for my must-have...

A daily affair.. Li Li Shuang! Mango overdose in drink form~

A rather sinful meal.. wad with the cow intestine soup and oil foods...

Our nightly affair...

Maxim's cakes.. super shiok! Our supper and breakfast in bed...

Our hotel.. highly recommended (by me).. good location.. Metropark Mongkok

Our nearest MTR

Panasonic Phone Promoter?

Han Bao Dim Sum Restaurant

An empty plate.. but not for long...

Chee Cheong Fun

Spring rolls

Ham Shui Kou

Carrot cake

Ha Gao

Siew Mai

Chicken wrap


Roast goose


Roast pigeon


Claypot chicken rice


Pai Kuat

TF is really threatenin me now.. kaka..


Our leftovers... it's amazing how much we try to eat.. 200 HK dollars.. reasonable!


Wash it all down with a cuppa chinese tea =)


Rickshaw~

Hongkong General Post office... come here for...

... TF to post a birthday card to her friend =)

Shot taken from tram.. can fall asleep in the slow moving tram manz...

Quite a loving pic ya? kaka~

Beard Papa - Strawberry!

Beard Papa - Mango ice cream! =)

Sashimi! =)

Humble dinner - Beef brisket, lettuce & wantan mee

A snack - Lemon tea & ostrich pie!

Cherries for dessert~

TF packing her loot...

Thanx for turnin this tikum for me, TF! =)

My kuromi loot .. but this is not all of it.. kaka~

Kuromi! My latest craze~ Cheeky but charming =)

Last look outside our hotel window~

Economy class back to Sg...

All in all, a memorable and enjoyable foodie and shoppy trip! A heartfelt thanks to OTF for all her meticulous planning and wonderful company! Let’s do it again sometime~