Alright people, I am damn sleepy, hungry and thirsty now as I'm typing this now. All I can think of is Pancake, Pancake and Pancake at Denny's or IHOP. Could you please deliver it to my bed? Please please please....
My brain freezes up and can't think much. Wondering why I am still up at this hour? Jesus Christ! I am working, not partying that's for sure. Else, I would be dancing my nite away.
Back in one summer, I worked graveyard shift in Denny's. It was a great experience. Wait a minute, graveyard means cemetery...so I work at cemetery hours? No way! Imagine that going to work at 7 or 8pm until the next morning around 6am and technically I was the only one whose running the restaurant. Oh Boy, let me tell you how much I miss those days sometimes. You'll get all this drunk people coming in at 2 or 3 am after clubbing and tips you like a cheapskate... that's a frustration. Yet, all I can think of the moment on how I can manage to attend class in the morning and working another job in the weekend. I've completed 3 courses and 3 jobs that summer! Indeed a good job that I'm still proud of myself.
Today is one of the days that I need to boost up my self esteem after having a bad weekend and week. Sometimes, I would rather not to talk about the past so that they will be gone from my memory (esp now that I'm losing it easily!). I used to be comfortable in talking them out, but not this time. It's hard for me to look back at the hell road that I've walked on. I need time to get back to my reality world that I no longer own the things that I used to own. I missed it very much. I'm trying not to tear apart but it's really difficult for me. I've torn apart and no more tears to spare.
It's going to be a good good day and week (Pray for me).... till then, take care!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Everlasting Love
11/11/11- A date to remember for couples who believes in everlasting love. They believe that with this special date their love will be inseparable. Called them suspicious, but we all want to hang on in believing that it really will hold them together. Deep inside my heart, I wish that my other half is besides me to hold me strong and walking this journey together. Yet, this is not my time yet. I am standing strong on the path to be a better me.
Recently, a new friend of mine (Mr Z) had showed me a everlasting love do exist in this reality world. He was honest and open in sharing his story just with me for the night. I am flattered and honored to have the privilege to hear his story.
It all began more than a decade ago. Z was in a dilemma between 2 girls- one that he's planning to get married to (Ms A) and the other one is the one that he loves (Ms B). He finally made the decision to marry Ms A and broke up with Ms B. But it didn't prolong that he would still be in touch with Ms B. Even on his wedding night, he still gave Ms B a call. Long story short, Z and B were in the relationship for a few years. Z did try to propose B a marriage (Yeah, he has the rights to marry up to 4 if he is able to do so), but her family insisted. So, they broke off. No emails, no sms and no calls. In the same time, A was pregnant with their 2nd child and found out the affair. Surprisingly A found out the affair and keep her silence. Yes, I'm not joking and remained cool on this. She confronted Z on this and yet no yelling nor screaming from her mouth. I really salute this woman for all that pains she had suffered from Z. At the end of the day, is it worth it to stand by her husband who had betrayed their marriage? To her, it's a everlasting love that keeps her heart and soul to Z. She even told him if he would passed on, she would not marry anyone else because he is her love. The only man she loves forever till death apart.
My heart felt so touch by this story. Z and I could not figure out why he had shared his story with me. But we both know that, things happen for a reason and we enjoy our stories and experiences. To A, I dedicate the following song to you, Everlasting Love. A jazzy version of this song by Jamie Cullum which softens up my heart on this special date.
To all of you out there, everlasting love do exist and I wish that you'll find yours soon. I hope mine will show up in no time. :)
Recently, a new friend of mine (Mr Z) had showed me a everlasting love do exist in this reality world. He was honest and open in sharing his story just with me for the night. I am flattered and honored to have the privilege to hear his story.
It all began more than a decade ago. Z was in a dilemma between 2 girls- one that he's planning to get married to (Ms A) and the other one is the one that he loves (Ms B). He finally made the decision to marry Ms A and broke up with Ms B. But it didn't prolong that he would still be in touch with Ms B. Even on his wedding night, he still gave Ms B a call. Long story short, Z and B were in the relationship for a few years. Z did try to propose B a marriage (Yeah, he has the rights to marry up to 4 if he is able to do so), but her family insisted. So, they broke off. No emails, no sms and no calls. In the same time, A was pregnant with their 2nd child and found out the affair. Surprisingly A found out the affair and keep her silence. Yes, I'm not joking and remained cool on this. She confronted Z on this and yet no yelling nor screaming from her mouth. I really salute this woman for all that pains she had suffered from Z. At the end of the day, is it worth it to stand by her husband who had betrayed their marriage? To her, it's a everlasting love that keeps her heart and soul to Z. She even told him if he would passed on, she would not marry anyone else because he is her love. The only man she loves forever till death apart.
My heart felt so touch by this story. Z and I could not figure out why he had shared his story with me. But we both know that, things happen for a reason and we enjoy our stories and experiences. To A, I dedicate the following song to you, Everlasting Love. A jazzy version of this song by Jamie Cullum which softens up my heart on this special date.
To all of you out there, everlasting love do exist and I wish that you'll find yours soon. I hope mine will show up in no time. :)
Monday, October 3, 2011
You Sure, He's the One?
When you find your Prince Charming, how would you know if he's the one for you till the rest of your life? Honestly, is there such a thing in everlasting. I have lost hope in Mars although I try to keep in reminding myself that there is such a thing. But then again, if there is the divorce rate in the world would not be increasing annually right?
Recently, a good friend of mine had decided to separate from her partner after a long time. Let's say that a child would have turn into a young adult if they have one. Yes, that's how long they have been together. Now, they are going on their own ways.
This is nothing new in life. You can find yourself surround with these news be it the celebrities you loved or your neighbor next door. We just thought that it could not happen to us. Simply because it won't. We won't let it happened no matter. Unfortunately, the journey is too much to handle for both parties.
Final decision, separation follows by divorce.
I hate to hear the bad news but think again what are the headaches and heartaches one faces. Non-stop teary eyes that keep you awake all night long, your heart feel like being stabbed again and again. Remind you on the physical and mental that you would have wasted in. Sounds too exhausting for me to describe unless you've been there, had that happened and passed it. Then, that's a relief to you.
If not, pray hard. Do your part in keeping the relationship alive! You are not alone in the game. Everyone plays a role on its own. If you think you've done a lot, think again. Is it a joint-effort or just a one-man show?
“I fell in love with her when we were together, then fell deeper in love with her in the years we were apart.”~Nicholas Sparks
Whatever it is, I hope you asked yourself, "Is He The One?". I've asked my cousin few months before her big day and later on she called off her wedding a week prior. Opppppss.... that's nothing compare to when you have a marriage that is older than your closet.
Recently, a good friend of mine had decided to separate from her partner after a long time. Let's say that a child would have turn into a young adult if they have one. Yes, that's how long they have been together. Now, they are going on their own ways.
This is nothing new in life. You can find yourself surround with these news be it the celebrities you loved or your neighbor next door. We just thought that it could not happen to us. Simply because it won't. We won't let it happened no matter. Unfortunately, the journey is too much to handle for both parties.
Final decision, separation follows by divorce.
I hate to hear the bad news but think again what are the headaches and heartaches one faces. Non-stop teary eyes that keep you awake all night long, your heart feel like being stabbed again and again. Remind you on the physical and mental that you would have wasted in. Sounds too exhausting for me to describe unless you've been there, had that happened and passed it. Then, that's a relief to you.
If not, pray hard. Do your part in keeping the relationship alive! You are not alone in the game. Everyone plays a role on its own. If you think you've done a lot, think again. Is it a joint-effort or just a one-man show?
“I fell in love with her when we were together, then fell deeper in love with her in the years we were apart.”~Nicholas Sparks
Whatever it is, I hope you asked yourself, "Is He The One?". I've asked my cousin few months before her big day and later on she called off her wedding a week prior. Opppppss.... that's nothing compare to when you have a marriage that is older than your closet.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Yours a Bad Day?
Just as we think that we had a bad day going on (Daniel Powter song playing in my background), did we think about the others who are having a worse day than ours? If you have not, perhaps it's time to take it easy in life and breathe. We all have experience that, but at the end of the day. Heck! It's not my problem, why should I bother. (I know you agree with this, just admit it!)
A few days ago, a childhood friend of mine had lost her 34-year old husband due to a car accident. He left her behind with a barely a 1-year old son. I was left in a speechless mood whenever I talked to my other friend about this. I do not know what to say and react to this. I swear I'm not a good person to deal with sorrow things especially death. My eyes get teary easily even though it's from a TV show! Even though I have not met him before and the last time I met her was 12 years ago, I really want to contribute as much as I can. I might be the one you called nosy, but it's all for good. My status in the famous social networking draw some awareness from friends. Furthermore, my poor friend had lost her youngest brother in a car accident a year or so ago. This is hard to deal with. No one can imagine how much pain and sorrow she's suffering unless you are in her shoes. And yet we think that we are the unlucky and unhappy people on earth!
So today, cherish more time with your loved one no matter where they are. I can't be thankful for the wonder of internet. It had allow us to be so closed with the 3G, video conferencing and so forth. Another friend of mine spoke to her mother for an hour though they are 40,000 miles away! I shared my latest pictures and stories with friends around the world.
So today, before we make any judgment on the others, look at ourself. Be happy and be lucky. We have a job that pays. We have a family to go home to. We have a place under a roof that we called home. We have a loved one to love.
So today, cherish more time with your loved one no matter where they are. I can't be thankful for the wonder of internet. It had allow us to be so closed with the 3G, video conferencing and so forth. Another friend of mine spoke to her mother for an hour though they are 40,000 miles away! I shared my latest pictures and stories with friends around the world.
So today, before we make any judgment on the others, look at ourself. Be happy and be lucky. We have a job that pays. We have a family to go home to. We have a place under a roof that we called home. We have a loved one to love.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Change
When I
think about word Change, I always think about a
inspirational book that I've read before,Who Moved My Cheese. Ms
Nelson who had once taught me Human Resources Management insisted that we read
this as one of our assisgnments. We have no choice but read it! :(
Luckily, I did.
The story line was simple, yet meaningful. 4 main characters are in this story line- 2 mice, "Sniff" and "Scurry", and 2 "littlepeople", "Hem" and "Haw". Together they live in a maze, spending time to search, find and eat Cheese. In the foreword, Kenneth Blanchard stated that Cheese is "a metaphor for what we want to have in life". It can be anything from a job, relationship, money, house, or business.
Does this sound like you and me sniffing for our Cheese in the real world? Everyone of us is looking for our piece. How do we get there is really depends on us. We all have our personality and characters. Nonetheless we have our own strentghs . We will be going round and around for the same path in life to achieve what we want. Or we can go on a different path and try the other way.
If you haven't read this, you should take a few hours to do so. It's about time for you to read. This best -selling books are currently sold over 23 millions worldwide and counting and has been translated into 42 different languages.
The story line was simple, yet meaningful. 4 main characters are in this story line- 2 mice, "Sniff" and "Scurry", and 2 "littlepeople", "Hem" and "Haw". Together they live in a maze, spending time to search, find and eat Cheese. In the foreword, Kenneth Blanchard stated that Cheese is "a metaphor for what we want to have in life". It can be anything from a job, relationship, money, house, or business.
Does this sound like you and me sniffing for our Cheese in the real world? Everyone of us is looking for our piece. How do we get there is really depends on us. We all have our personality and characters. Nonetheless we have our own strentghs . We will be going round and around for the same path in life to achieve what we want. Or we can go on a different path and try the other way.
If you haven't read this, you should take a few hours to do so. It's about time for you to read. This best -selling books are currently sold over 23 millions worldwide and counting and has been translated into 42 different languages.
Check out
the video preview. It's really awesome! Enjoy it!!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
My Great Teacher
I remember clearly during my times in elementary school, the favorite question to pop up is "What do you want to do when you grow up?" or "What is your ambition?". The normal response from a child would be a doctor, dentist or teacher. I keep changing my answer from one to another. Who would believe that a child nowadays dream even bigger than our generations. They want to be a president or prime minister. Nothing is impossible nowadays with determination.
Then again, are we forgoting the basic foundation for a child's education is teacher? Who would be a teacher when everyone keeps thinking to be the next leader of our country? Being a teacher sacrifices a lot of your time and effort. I really appreciate my teachers a lot especially one in particular. He is a true jewel that you can't find anywhere else. He's not your ordinary Mr Gentleman or Mr Handsome. He was an old man who has a lot of experience in teaching Mathematics. He taught my siblings who are 18 years apart from me! I was in a good hand.
He would make us all fear and shaking when he is in the class. All of us would not even make a noise when he's teaching next door, else he will come over and give us some extra lesson. No excuses were acceptable when a homework was unfinished. (He knew all the excuses, don't even try). He would call us by names and throw the books at your face. The best part was he would once in a while taught us when he was drunk. We smell the alcohol from his mouth! Yet, he managed to scare the shit out of 30+ and some 40+ students all at once. Once, my classmate had remind him that he forgot to zip his fly. He was so embarassed that he left the class right away. LOL... He had also lost his temper when we are unable to answer the math questions until he would smashed his hand into the blackboard and eventually became a reminder for us.
He had passed on for more than 10 years now, but we are still talking about the memories that we had. An unforgetable experience. Could you imagine having a teacher like him in this century? His ass would be fired by now and would be sue left and right from all the parents. But our parents didn't. In fact, we were so lucky that we had that opportunities to learn from him. He had produced the best students who has turned to be doctor, engineer, pilot, teacher and many more.
Teaching my 8-years old nephew in solving some mathematics equation reminds me of how grateful I am to have such a wonderful teacher! Mr Pang, you will always be in my heart for being such a good teacher. I am proud to be your student and without your lessons I would not excel in my math! Nonetheless, without a good basic foundation I would have no idea how great your profession is!
Have you fulfill your ambition when you were 8 years old? I think I haven't. I hope one day I will be. In the meantime, I will work hard on being a good teacher to my nephew. :)
Then again, are we forgoting the basic foundation for a child's education is teacher? Who would be a teacher when everyone keeps thinking to be the next leader of our country? Being a teacher sacrifices a lot of your time and effort. I really appreciate my teachers a lot especially one in particular. He is a true jewel that you can't find anywhere else. He's not your ordinary Mr Gentleman or Mr Handsome. He was an old man who has a lot of experience in teaching Mathematics. He taught my siblings who are 18 years apart from me! I was in a good hand.
He would make us all fear and shaking when he is in the class. All of us would not even make a noise when he's teaching next door, else he will come over and give us some extra lesson. No excuses were acceptable when a homework was unfinished. (He knew all the excuses, don't even try). He would call us by names and throw the books at your face. The best part was he would once in a while taught us when he was drunk. We smell the alcohol from his mouth! Yet, he managed to scare the shit out of 30+ and some 40+ students all at once. Once, my classmate had remind him that he forgot to zip his fly. He was so embarassed that he left the class right away. LOL... He had also lost his temper when we are unable to answer the math questions until he would smashed his hand into the blackboard and eventually became a reminder for us.
He had passed on for more than 10 years now, but we are still talking about the memories that we had. An unforgetable experience. Could you imagine having a teacher like him in this century? His ass would be fired by now and would be sue left and right from all the parents. But our parents didn't. In fact, we were so lucky that we had that opportunities to learn from him. He had produced the best students who has turned to be doctor, engineer, pilot, teacher and many more.
Teaching my 8-years old nephew in solving some mathematics equation reminds me of how grateful I am to have such a wonderful teacher! Mr Pang, you will always be in my heart for being such a good teacher. I am proud to be your student and without your lessons I would not excel in my math! Nonetheless, without a good basic foundation I would have no idea how great your profession is!
Have you fulfill your ambition when you were 8 years old? I think I haven't. I hope one day I will be. In the meantime, I will work hard on being a good teacher to my nephew. :)
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Present is the Best Gift
Buying a gift for a child is not cheap anymore. What happened to the games that we played when we were growing up that does not need much money? We cannot afford a mobile phone, furthermore a computer. Yet, we all live in a happy days with fighting over a toy with our siblings or cousins (I don't have any siblings to fight over with). There wasn't any PS3 or Wii for us to play with. Children expect their parents can afford iPhone, iPad to play Angry Bird games. Children need to be taught that money does not fall from the sky and not everyone can afford to do so.
I am sure when you were growing up, you have a best friend in school. (I'm sure you have one!) Recalling the memories during my teenage years, I was really upset with my so-called of best friend. She has forgotten about my Birthday! And again screwed up in getting a present for me which I have mentioned to her what I wanted. Yes, I was really pissed with her that I did not talk to her until she made it right! Called me any names you want to, but aren't Best Friend should know all this? By then, everyone knew that I was mad at her for this. Looking back at the time, I was so silly. Yet, how can a best friend forgot about your day? I know I won't. (at least try not to) The same thing happened when my ex forgot about my Birthday. I was really mad. Even a good dinner won't make it up. I just want to be spoilt and pampered on that day! Wild my imagination here- a day at the beach along with a romantic dinner would be awesome!
Now that I am getting older, I see that I was being so silly for having such a reaction. To me, Birthday is supposed to be special. But then again, as long as we are happy and live another day- that would be the best gift ever! I realize that Present is the best gift that we can get everyday.
My Memories of Ghost Festival
It is the time of the year- Ghost Festival which marks the 14th day of seventh lunar month (based on Chinese Calendar). Taiwanese, Japanese, and Vietnamese also celebrate a similiar event in their own way. This is the East version of Halloween celebration. This celebration is a unique way for Chinese communities to pay respect to all decesead, young and old from all walks of life. Candle, incense, papier-mache form of materials such as clothes, gold, (now they even have a iPad version) hell money (offerings to the dead) and food will be prepared to serve the hungry ghosts.
During the seventh month, Buddhist believe that the gate of hell are open up and ghosts are seeking their freedom to visit their family and friends and nonetheless seek entertainment and food. They even have a special table for food. They would be seated in the front-row for entertainment so that they get to enjoy the loud live performance. Chinese belief that they need to treat ghosts properly so that they will get good fortune and luck in their lives. Thus, they would be happy to contribute for the Ghost Festival needs.
Besides that, there is a belief that this month is not good for business, moving, health and late night activities. Till this day, older generations will still advise their children not to go out late. There are a lot of ghost around that will mess with you. Some would perform prayers in front of the house so that the ghost will be happy and would not disturb them.
Growing up in a small town which used to be developed and have a pretty good size of Chinese communities, this was a memorable celebration for me. We used to have Cantonese operas for few nights in a row. On some nights, there was the puppet shows and nonetheless, the live singing performance. My grandmother, mother and other women in the town were busy volunteering themselves. They used to serve meals on the table for free and of course there were the ice-cream men, and a lot more which you got to pay. They would have the roast pig and plenty of food on the 14th day to remark that this is the end of celebration. Since I lived pretty close to the place where they used to pray for the Ghost Festival, it was the time for me to sneak out late. And I wasn't alone. My family would be out and about till late for the entire 2 weeks for this. The same goes for the others who live in this town. Unfotunately, Chinese populations in my town has dropped and the local government does not seem to accomodating this tradition. Thus, Ghost Festival celebration has been since moved to a temple which is quite a distance.
The questions are- Do you believe that Ghost exist in this world? Is there such a thing call hell gate and punishment still exist even though they have passed away? Do they really wash their feet before they enter the celebration place, sit in the front-row for entertainment and enjoy the food? Nonetheless, messing up your life in this 7th month.
During the seventh month, Buddhist believe that the gate of hell are open up and ghosts are seeking their freedom to visit their family and friends and nonetheless seek entertainment and food. They even have a special table for food. They would be seated in the front-row for entertainment so that they get to enjoy the loud live performance. Chinese belief that they need to treat ghosts properly so that they will get good fortune and luck in their lives. Thus, they would be happy to contribute for the Ghost Festival needs.
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Besides that, there is a belief that this month is not good for business, moving, health and late night activities. Till this day, older generations will still advise their children not to go out late. There are a lot of ghost around that will mess with you. Some would perform prayers in front of the house so that the ghost will be happy and would not disturb them.
Growing up in a small town which used to be developed and have a pretty good size of Chinese communities, this was a memorable celebration for me. We used to have Cantonese operas for few nights in a row. On some nights, there was the puppet shows and nonetheless, the live singing performance. My grandmother, mother and other women in the town were busy volunteering themselves. They used to serve meals on the table for free and of course there were the ice-cream men, and a lot more which you got to pay. They would have the roast pig and plenty of food on the 14th day to remark that this is the end of celebration. Since I lived pretty close to the place where they used to pray for the Ghost Festival, it was the time for me to sneak out late. And I wasn't alone. My family would be out and about till late for the entire 2 weeks for this. The same goes for the others who live in this town. Unfotunately, Chinese populations in my town has dropped and the local government does not seem to accomodating this tradition. Thus, Ghost Festival celebration has been since moved to a temple which is quite a distance.
The questions are- Do you believe that Ghost exist in this world? Is there such a thing call hell gate and punishment still exist even though they have passed away? Do they really wash their feet before they enter the celebration place, sit in the front-row for entertainment and enjoy the food? Nonetheless, messing up your life in this 7th month.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Hate Me, I'm a Keeper
Every friendship that I've built has its own memories. I've heard many of the stories after became closer. Some described me as a snobbish, some said that friendly is my middle name and nonetheless rude and disrespectful in my life. It seems to me that everyone has its own first impression on someone. I think I'm lucky to have wonderful friends that lives thousand miles away, yet we still manage to be in touch thru Facebook and emails. Ain't we lucky to have all this access to communicate? I am a big fan and really thankful for all this technology. Still, I am slowly opening doors for new ones.
For the past week, I have been having wonderful conversations with some "new" friends that I just met. By the way, new friend in my definition is I am able to talk about everything and I've only meet them less than 1 year. What so interesting to me about these new friends of mine- they make me realize that we have something in common. When I'm down, they listen. When they are down, I listen. These are basic communication skills that a lot of people missed out in life. We are supposed to be there for each other and to encourage that tomorrow will be a betterday! It's that simple. That's what I called friend. A true friend who will be there to support in your decision-making. A soul who will support you mentally.
I'm not bragging, but I am a Keeper! I go out my way to be there for my friend when they need me. Yea, just like what Mariah Carey's, I'll Be There.
Nonetheless, I have been betrayed in a friendship before. It was so deep that it still hunt me until this moment when I meet someone new. How can I believe that a person like her will do that to me? Could it be that she has dual-personalities? Perhaps tri-personalities? I was wrong. She is selfish that she sold me out, all just because of money and fame. I'm not rich, I'm not famous. I got nothing to spare but me!
I might not be carrying a designer bag, driving a brand-new car, living in a luxury high-rise or having plenty of cash in my wallet. Instead, I can offer a wonderful friendship. Yes, I do admit that I have my snobbish and impolite moment. Is there a perfect friend who will accept all my flaws? I hope that you'll be there for me when I need a shoulder to cry on. That's all. It is that simple.
P/S: Believe me or not, I think I am a good friend. I'm not trying to boost my ego, but I speak the truth and only the truth. If you are not my friend, perhaps it's about time to hang close to me by now. :) I'm not bragging myself here. Number of friends does not count how many quality friends that I have.
For the past week, I have been having wonderful conversations with some "new" friends that I just met. By the way, new friend in my definition is I am able to talk about everything and I've only meet them less than 1 year. What so interesting to me about these new friends of mine- they make me realize that we have something in common. When I'm down, they listen. When they are down, I listen. These are basic communication skills that a lot of people missed out in life. We are supposed to be there for each other and to encourage that tomorrow will be a betterday! It's that simple. That's what I called friend. A true friend who will be there to support in your decision-making. A soul who will support you mentally.
I'm not bragging, but I am a Keeper! I go out my way to be there for my friend when they need me. Yea, just like what Mariah Carey's, I'll Be There.
Nonetheless, I have been betrayed in a friendship before. It was so deep that it still hunt me until this moment when I meet someone new. How can I believe that a person like her will do that to me? Could it be that she has dual-personalities? Perhaps tri-personalities? I was wrong. She is selfish that she sold me out, all just because of money and fame. I'm not rich, I'm not famous. I got nothing to spare but me!
I might not be carrying a designer bag, driving a brand-new car, living in a luxury high-rise or having plenty of cash in my wallet. Instead, I can offer a wonderful friendship. Yes, I do admit that I have my snobbish and impolite moment. Is there a perfect friend who will accept all my flaws? I hope that you'll be there for me when I need a shoulder to cry on. That's all. It is that simple.
P/S: Believe me or not, I think I am a good friend. I'm not trying to boost my ego, but I speak the truth and only the truth. If you are not my friend, perhaps it's about time to hang close to me by now. :) I'm not bragging myself here. Number of friends does not count how many quality friends that I have.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Pricetag
Lately, I have been reflective by Jessie J's No.1 hit song, Pricetag. If you take time to analyze the lyrics behind this song, it has a good meaning for all. (At least it's for me!)
By the way, check out an upcoming teen, Maddi Jane who is getting all this hits from various cover songs. She was discovered thru Youtube (Yeah, something like Justin Bieber) thus, got herself an invitation to Ellen De Generes show. Did I mention that Maddi is 13 years old? I'm thinking ka ching is hitting her way just like how Charice is after she was called for Oprah's show. I'm hoping that she won't be doing a botox or anything under the blade anytime soon.
Seems like everybody’s got a price,
I wonder how they sleep at night.
When the sale comes first,
And the truth comes second,
Just stop, for a minute and
Smile
I wonder how they sleep at night.
When the sale comes first,
And the truth comes second,
Just stop, for a minute and
Smile
Why is everybody so serious
Acting so damn mysterious
Got your shades on your eyes
And your heels so high
That you can’t even have a good time
Acting so damn mysterious
Got your shades on your eyes
And your heels so high
That you can’t even have a good time
Everybody look to their left (yeah)
Everybody look to their right (ha)
Can you feel that (yeah)
We’re paying with love tonight
It’s not about the money, money, money
We don’t need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance,
Everybody look to their right (ha)
Can you feel that (yeah)
We’re paying with love tonight
It’s not about the money, money, money
We don’t need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance,
Putting aside, we price everyone that around us. This is real and happening without our knowledge! While I was waiting in a car last week, I was looking at this janitor who was sweeping the road and it hit me right there. We price people by their appearance, character and nonetheless their job. He was smiling all the way without pressuring me that I was out of his way. Instead, he smiles all the way. In my mind, all I could think of is why do we bother so much on all this or like me- think too much. The higher heels that you wear, the more we are pricing people who is "beneath" us. But, can't we all take a break and be happy so that we don't look at the money and price someone.
It's the ugly truth that we are facing everyday, from your parents (I'm sure they have their favorite and keep it a secret) to getting a new job. Frequently, we put a price on the person and somehow forgot that the basic thing is to love and be happy. I'm going to lie to you if I say I did not price someone, but let's not for a day. Can we? Until that can happen, everyone will still has its own Pricetag when we wake up in the morning.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Life Moves On!
"When things need to happen, let it happen naturally. I was excited before, now i am like if it happened, great! If not, life moves on."
Today, I was inspired by this wisdom after chatting to a close friend. It makes me think that how we as a human being perceive things to be good and ready to roll to a new chapter in life. Yet, we forgot that there are things that are beyond our control. Of course, we are happy that something exciting is coming our way. But until there's a black and white, there's no guarantee that it will happen. It is a simple wisdom that we should bear in mind. Either we like it or not, our life journey continues on.
I'm not going to lie to you that it's easy to move on. But, we need to be strong and wise to face the obstacles that are coming by. All we can do is pray that tomorrow will be a happy day so that we can face it with a smile.
Today, I was inspired by this wisdom after chatting to a close friend. It makes me think that how we as a human being perceive things to be good and ready to roll to a new chapter in life. Yet, we forgot that there are things that are beyond our control. Of course, we are happy that something exciting is coming our way. But until there's a black and white, there's no guarantee that it will happen. It is a simple wisdom that we should bear in mind. Either we like it or not, our life journey continues on.
I'm not going to lie to you that it's easy to move on. But, we need to be strong and wise to face the obstacles that are coming by. All we can do is pray that tomorrow will be a happy day so that we can face it with a smile.
Monday, August 1, 2011
A decade ago
Do you remember where are you, what did you do a decade ago?
I still remember a decade ago where I was and what did I do. I was boarding the flight to a land that is so foreign to me, yet a new chapter of life. America is a fantasy land for anyone. Even to this day, people tell me the greatest of a American dream. I just know that from growing that America is thousand miles away from home who offers a hell lot of opportunities and it's where people admire this land so much. Watching all the Hollywood movies and dramas, makes me think that the places are so beautiful, people are nice and friendly and you would easily get a scholarship, job and eventually have a wonderful family and happy ending.
Stepping my very first step and landing in Dallas, Texas and transitting to a smaller plane in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was a lil scary. The plane was much smaller than what I've taken before in my life. Landed safely in a new environment was no big deals when you have your family around you. I was fortunate to have them with me.
Having my very Vietnamese pho was my most memorable moment! While less than 36 hours ago, I recalled the roast pork was nice and yummy, this one that I am having was pinkish! How can it be? Does it taste good with all the soup and green yet fresh vegetables? I was hesistant to dig in more and try it further. Perhaps it was the jetlag effect too.
I was very anxious to find out more about America. The land was so flat and empty (duh, that's Oklahoma!). Everything was big from the car, highway, house and even a bottle of shampoo! Grocery stores like Walmart and Albertson's that opens 24/7 was like a shopping heaven.
This past decade has developed to a better me and I can't wait for the next decade to come. I might have my good days and bad days. We all do. I pray that the next decade will be better and wiser.
I still remember a decade ago where I was and what did I do. I was boarding the flight to a land that is so foreign to me, yet a new chapter of life. America is a fantasy land for anyone. Even to this day, people tell me the greatest of a American dream. I just know that from growing that America is thousand miles away from home who offers a hell lot of opportunities and it's where people admire this land so much. Watching all the Hollywood movies and dramas, makes me think that the places are so beautiful, people are nice and friendly and you would easily get a scholarship, job and eventually have a wonderful family and happy ending.
Stepping my very first step and landing in Dallas, Texas and transitting to a smaller plane in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was a lil scary. The plane was much smaller than what I've taken before in my life. Landed safely in a new environment was no big deals when you have your family around you. I was fortunate to have them with me.
Having my very Vietnamese pho was my most memorable moment! While less than 36 hours ago, I recalled the roast pork was nice and yummy, this one that I am having was pinkish! How can it be? Does it taste good with all the soup and green yet fresh vegetables? I was hesistant to dig in more and try it further. Perhaps it was the jetlag effect too.
I was very anxious to find out more about America. The land was so flat and empty (duh, that's Oklahoma!). Everything was big from the car, highway, house and even a bottle of shampoo! Grocery stores like Walmart and Albertson's that opens 24/7 was like a shopping heaven.
This past decade has developed to a better me and I can't wait for the next decade to come. I might have my good days and bad days. We all do. I pray that the next decade will be better and wiser.
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