芬享感受 In NeverLand

2009-03-16T01:54:00.009+08:00

为地球尽一份力 - 地球一小时

“地球一小时”活动简介

“地球一小时”活动其实就像开灯关灯一样容易。

　　该活动起初只是一项号召悉尼居民关灯的活动，逐渐发展壮大成为全球最大的应对气候变化行动之一。2009年3月28日晚上8：30，全球各地的人们将为”地球一小时”而熄灯。我们希望能有超过1000个城市10亿人参加这一活动中来，用全球性的努力一起来应对气候变暖。

　　“地球一小时”这一活动率先于2007年在澳大利亚展开，当时大约有220万悉尼家庭和企业熄灯一小时。然而仅仅一年以后，“地球一小时”已成为一项全球性并持续发展的活动，超过35个国家多达500万人参与其中。全球各大城市的地标性建筑，如旧金山的金门大桥，罗马斗兽场及时代广场上的可口可乐广告牌等都为此而伫立于黑暗之中，各城市居民也表达了对刻不容缓的环保事业的热忱希望。

　　2009年的“地球一小时”是一项全球性的行动，它呼吁每个人，每个企业和社区都积极采取措施，投身其中，承担应尽职责，为创建一个可持续发展的明天而行动起来。届时，全球各地从欧洲到美洲的地标性建筑都将伫立于黑暗之中。而世界各国人民将通过关灯这一方式，携手为创造地球更美好的明天而努力。

　　让我们一起行动起来吧！2009年3月28日晚上8:30-9:30，关灯一小时，与各国一起写下历史。

　　超过64个国家和地区已经参与到了2009年“地球一小时”活动中来。而随着越来越多的民众意识到，一个小小举动可以对最终结果有着巨大的影响时，参与人数也在不断增加。

　　“地球一小时”象征着希望，也代表着行动。每个人都能让一切从此改变。

　　加入到2009年”地球一小时”的行列中来吧，你只需在2009年3月28日晚上8：30关掉电灯，并在earthhour.org.cn里注册，签下你的承诺。

2009-03-11T23:56:00.001+08:00

结婚 [不是偶啦！]

婚：一个女子旁，再加上一个昏倒的昏。。。

难道结婚是在一个女孩子被爱冲昏了头时所做的决定吗？我想在某个程度上，这是事实吧。女孩子嘛，爱到浓时，总会想和自己的白马王子过幸福快乐的日子。

最近，我身边的两个女友都开始策划她们的婚礼了。身为好友的我，当然为她们感到开心，兴奋。其中一位是我的大学同学，她还邀请我当她的伴娘 [Maid of Honor]！我也爽快地答应了。虽然我们说不上是BFF，但也曾经一同度过一段难忘的日子。前几天和她与她妈妈一同吃午餐，细谈婚礼的细节，看我有什么帮的上忙的。筹备婚礼，真的是一项繁杂的任务，遇上难搞的亲家，更是雪上加霜。繁琐的传统仪式得尽量简化，但又不能太草率，真的很头痛。男方女方谈不妥条件，搞得彼此都有些尴尬。我这个伴娘也只能从旁支持。

原来，结婚不只是两个人的事，而是两家人的事。要和另外一家人和睦共处，自然必须花费心思去经营大家的关系。单单从筹备婚礼，就看得出和婆家相处是一门学问。

好姐妹在香港迪斯尼乐园接受了浪漫的求婚仪式。我是打从心底为她开心，因为我知道她是多么努力才争取到自己的幸福，可说是苦尽甘来。

然而，我始终相信：Its the marriage that matters, not the wedding or the proposal.

随着周围的女性朋友各个渐渐步入“结婚”的阶段，我也不自觉地开始有了“相嫁”的念头。认识我的人，都知道我不是个定性的人。其实我的计划是在27-28岁时结婚，在30岁之前有一个孩子。那天，我和远在荷兰的好友网谈。他是单身贵族，和我一样大，但已经到过美国，阿拉斯加，欧洲居住过好些日子。听他分享他到那儿的精彩经历时，我多么也想身临其境！

我就在想，其实，在我结婚前，我有好些事情我想做，例如说到印度/柬埔寨/尼泊尔，当个一年半载的义工，到巴西参加他们的嘉年华会，到北海道一边看樱花，一边唱歌，到中国去爬黄山, 到欧洲去跳伞，去参与动物保护活动，去潜水。。。真想尽情地挥霍我有限的青春!

结了婚，就不同了。多了当人妻，当人媳妇，当人母亲的责任，不能说走就走，少了份即兴。就连现在的我，都已经觉得自己的生活已经少了学生时代的自由。现在有时间更新部落格，已经是一种奢侈了！以往，可以和朋友们泡夜店，隔天翘课也没关系。现在，工作了，就是开不完的会，做不完的project，再加上父母也渐渐老了，我也该尽孝道，照顾他们，补贴家用。

我真的不想过个典型新加坡人的生活 -读书，工作，赚钱, 养父母，结婚生子，偶尔出国，顾孩子，继续工作赚钱，养老。。。

我真的很想放下在这里的一切，逃亡到个简朴的地方，没有电话，电脑，电视，汽车。。。

只有无限夕阳好，山明水秀，蓝天碧海，纯朴的人民过着简单的生活。。。

唉。。。我还年轻，心情还不定。。。

可那儿知道，说不定有一天，当真命天子真的一膝着地时，我是否有可能会下定决心当人妻呢。。。

In the meantime though, I'll just daydream and admire my latest gift...maybe it'll help me figure things out a little bit....Right...

2009-03-03T14:10:00.004+08:00

二月随想

随着二月的结束，我心里的一个大包袱也终于卸了下来。过去的整个月，我几乎每天加班，就连周末也都在工作。去年底，因为公司的一些变动，导致我必需接手原本是另一位同事负责的项目。我必需在短短的一个月多内全全重新策划整个二月项目的流程，并且与各个不同机构接洽合作推出计划。可想而知，我当时刚接手项目时，我是多么的头痛！

我心想：两个月嘞，怎么可能？！唉，我这人就是有个坏习惯。每次面对庞大的工作量时，总会为自己增添过多的压力，开始杞人忧天。其实，整个项目并没有我想象中那么困难，只不过，我必需细心策划，仔细安排。这过程还真费时费力。

这次的策划是个宝贵的经验，它不仅让我看透一些人的真面目，也让我充分地了解到有一个良好工作环境的重要性。我很庆幸能够从事一份我热爱的工作，虽然薪水不是很丰厚，但至少它是一份有意义的工作。我更庆幸有一帮好同事，在我忙得不可开交时，总会自动自发地伸出援手，拉我一把，就连我的上司也不例外。这是多么可贵的团体精神！

我们一周花40小时与同事共处，如果和同事们的气氛充满着“你过你的独木桥，我走我的阳光道”，那工作时又怎么会愉快，怎么会得心应手？还好我和同事们的关系已晋级到朋友的阶段，不论大家再怎么忙碌，也不忘为彼此加油打气，说些笑话，缓和一下紧张的气氛。

当然，不是每位同事都是那么的乐于助人。人多，是非也自然地随之增加。我坦言自己的EQ不是很够，再加上人又不怎么圆滑，说话心直口快，沉不住气，不懂得用糖衣掩饰自己，喜欢或讨厌都写在脸上。这次不小心得罪了人，本想化干戈为玉帛，但即使我尽力补救情况始终还是于事无补，有些遗憾。

起初，我真的很在意这件事。总觉得说，大家同事一场，不是该共同以公司的利益为先吗？我又不是故意添麻烦，何必那么小心眼，搞得大家那么难堪？结果，收场虽然不是很完美但没办法，工作不可能事事都称心如意，我也就当作是个学习经验。

周六，我策划的项目总算圆满落幕了。虽然有些小瑕疵，但以我这是初次搞大型项目的标准来说，也还算是成功。看到参与者都面带笑容的离开，我感到非常感动，也深深地为自己和同事们感到骄傲。好几次，我在筹备与进行项目时，泪水都在眼眶打滚。一方面因为我目睹到一些令我肃然起敬的小朋友与他们家人的勇气，另一方面我也心疼他们所经历的煎熬。

这一切，让我更加更定我加入这行是对的。

我感谢我家人与Hubby给我的支持。即使我工作到三更半夜，你们也从来没有埋怨过。深夜里到家，看见饭桌上还留了一碗妈妈熬的汤給我，倍感温馨。Hubby不厌其烦地帮我打理琐碎事，和我一起进行项目策划，还在深夜时到公司陪我搭地铁回家。虽然今年的情人节是你在陪我工作，你也毫无怨言。

Hubby和我过的生活很简单，没有汽车名牌，没有珠光宝气，也没有到过什么高档场所消费。我们的快乐就是在Pasar Malam吃香肠躲雨，在乌敏岛捡榴莲，在家里油漆，到我旧公司“搬货”。。。

但我真的很庆幸我们的幸福可以这么简单。
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二月喜事
1。我晋级当表姨了！前天，我终于看到了我刚满月的Niece，Kaitlyn，超可爱！
2。好姐妹度过了浪漫的求婚仪式，将在八月举行征婚典礼！

真为表姐和好姐妹感到开心！=）

2009-03-02T15:15:00.011+08:00

Finally Taking A Breather...

If you're wondering why this is in English instead of Mandarin,well it's because there is a little hiccup with my computer so I figured I'll just blog in English for now before I get too busy to blog again.

The past month has been intensely busy and it ate up all my intention and time to blog about Chinese New Year and what-nots. Nonetheless, Chinese New Year this year was a fruitful one. The highlight of it was that my cousin, Rosie, who had not been been in Singapore for more than 10 years, was back to celebrate CNY with us this year. Despite the fact that we had not seen her for so long, all the cousins were curious about her and we all got along fine and played host to her, bringing her around Singapore in her 1 month vacation here. I heard that she was so touched by us that she teared at the airport on her way back to England.

Hubby and I decided that we would bring Rosie to the River Hongbao and Chingay parade on her last few nights here and we sure had lots of fun.

Another mini highlight was our first Wii get-together at Weini's house where all 6 of us had so much fun watching each other's silly Wii antics and getting a good laugh out of it.

2009-01-24T16:12:00.008+08:00

Radio 1003 团圆饭 2009

今年的团圆饭在一间很不错的舒适小餐馆叫Cafe Pralet，温和的灯光搭配简单的设计让人倍感温馨。回想一下，我发现一年到头只有在过年时，我才有机会和（几乎）所有的电台工作人员聚餐，所以我当然很珍惜每一次的聚餐。平时大家都各忙各的，难得有空大会儿能好好一块儿吃一顿。

这次的聚餐也是为了预录除夕夜的节目，所以我们不止享有丰盛的晚餐，也很尽兴地玩游戏。本以为自己应该是属于Part Timers 那组的，结果被拉到Full Timers的团队。不过，幸好我在全职组，因为姜还是老的辣！虽然说后生可畏，但在玩游戏时，全职组屡战屡胜，哈哈！1003玩游戏时，绝对少不了“惩罚”，而这次的记过方式就是得在脸上写个“牛”字。本小姐一时兴起时，难免犯错，结果“惨遭毁容”。。。

想知道我们到底玩什么游戏，就记得和1003一起到数牛年吧！祝大家在牛年里：

宛如得意的春风，

芬芳洋溢的喜气!

感谢万荣提供以下照片！

2009-01-07T01:05:00.000+08:00

回顾2008 展望2009

2008 又是一个戏剧性的一年。无论在事业，感情，家庭或朋友上，都发生了一些让我意想不到的转变。在面对这些种种转捩点时，好几次都让我措手不及，精神不支的我，差点就崩溃了。虽然我自觉是个相当即兴的人，但面对出乎意料的状况时，Adversity Quotient (AQ)备受考验时，我似乎都反应不过来。随性的我在处理人际关系时，心直口快，老钻牛角尖又不懂得好好控制自己的情绪和思想，结果造成不必要的误会。

然而，这些种种经历对我来说也是一种磨练，我从中成长了许多。我学会了更坦然地去面对人生的考验，更大方地对待别人，更积极地学习自己不懂的东西。人是很渺小的，我也一样，所以我更要善加利用我有限的人生，去增广见闻，去体验生活，去开阔眼界，提升自己，更要贡献社会，当然也要享受人生。

2009，我要：
1．提升EQ和AQ
2. 积极运动－至少跑一次马拉松
3．考取驾驶执照
4．花多些时间陪家人　
5．更加疼爱自己　
6. 过得比2008充实，快乐!

话说回来，2008年的最后一天，我是过得相当充实的哦！当天，Hubby和我终于去Marina Barrage了。那里从点就已经开始造势活动，有歌舞表演，也有小朋友喜爱的巨型游戏。一到那儿，我不禁被那休闲的气氛所感染。绿油油的草地上，有好多家庭三五成群地在野餐，有好多小朋友在喷泉玩耍，玩游戏。夕阳西下，望过无边无际的海洋，整个人都放松了。难得在繁华的都市里有个可以一边享受大自然，又可以一边欣赏现代科技奇妙的地方，真是个休闲良处。我们也到Sustainable Singapore Gallery参观。我很喜欢那里的展览，通过刺激参观的感官，以六个不同主题的Gallery, 展现出新加坡过去的环境历史和发展以及本地的环保计划。新加坡的绿化计划真的进行得不错，看了那些展览，我真地为新加坡感到骄傲。

原本想和Hubby在那儿倒数到2009的，可是我们又等得有些不耐烦了，而且人潮也开始拥挤了。最后还是决定到薇妮家和姐妹团一同度过，我们就这样和薇妮的家人吃夜宵，打游戏，玩Citadels, 简简单单温暖地度过了2008的最后一天。

2008最后一餐/2009的第一餐：勿洛85丰富的夜宵

2009拍的第一张照片

2008-12-30T16:39:00.000+08:00

圣诞在巴淡岛

第二次在国外过圣诞，虽然气氛没有当年在美国的热闹，装饰也没有那里的隆重，但可以和好姐妹一同度过佳节，对我而言，其中的意义已经胜过一切了。
这是我们三个第一次一起出国，一起过圣诞，再加上各自的伴侣，总共是六个行。人多，自然的也比较热闹，结果就因为我们太吵闹了，在圣诞前夕在旅店庆祝时，就被隔壁房的客人投诉了。=P

我们在巴淡岛，大多的费用都花在饮食，超市购物和搭德士上。虽然那里的购物商场真的很大（i.e. Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall & Mega Mall), 但那里的衣服首饰的选择与价格和本地大同小异。在巴淡岛一定要吃两样东西，其一， J.CO 甜甜圈：我总觉得比新加坡的好吃，而且，价格是本地的一半哦！；其二，Golden Prawn Seafood: 地点是偏远了些，最好请德士司机在外等候，免得回酒店时麻烦。那里的活海鲜包括了大螃蟹，龙虾，贝壳类，鱼类，任你挑选，还可以选择你喜欢的煮法，味道的确不错，是不少游客必去的地方。
由于我们都准备一同熬夜聊天玩Board Game，所以都有去超市买杯面，零食和饮料。那里的超市很大，虽然设备没有本地的美，但是种类繁多，价格十分廉宜！在超市购物，是最划算的啦！
除此之外，到巴淡岛就一定要去按摩（没有特别服务啦)! 我们误打误撞，找到了一家服务优质，价钱便宜的按摩院．　除了提供不同的按摩配套（一小时半至两小时），还包括了专车接送服务，而且总价格不到新币１５元！

如果以后想趁周末来个小小的Getaway又不想花太多钱，巴淡岛是个不错的选择．反正来回船程只不过大概两小时．到那里按个摩，吃J.CO 甜甜圈和海鲜，小小购物一番，便可度过休闲的一天了．

2008-12-01T22:03:00.014+08:00

Music for Hope 2008 - Heerens 公开演出

几个星期的排练终于在昨天的演出有了成果！很开心昨天能够在Heerens和一群Echobeats Music Production 的好友一同参与慈善演出，为乐龄人士筹款。我们几个星期以来紧锣密鼓的排练总算没有白费。大家都表现得很出色，获得观众肯定的掌声！

非常感激到场支持我的朋友，尤其是Evon（这么快就把录影放上Youtube!),Kenneth,Kelvin, Wilson, 当然还有妈妈和Hubby (不辞劳苦帮我录影，照像!),谢谢你们的支持和鼓励！

Echobeats Music Production staff & performers (from left): Dyna, Alastair, Kenny, Nas, Misty, Kelly, Edwin, Wilson

Left Picture: Evon & Friends ; Right Picture: Mummy & Me

这次的表演过程让我看清了一些事情，也让我成长了许多。随着演出的落幕，我紧凑的时间表也终于有些喘口气的机会了。接下来的一个月，公司应该会有些变动，真的得在工作上加把劲，为2008做最后的冲刺！加油！

感谢Evon提供以下录影！

柠檬草的味道

Love Beautiful

和Kenny合唱- 是你决定我的伤心

2008-11-16T17:39:00.001+08:00

当我们同在一“七”

迟blog好过没blog，不好意思啦。。。这篇entry是真的有些迟啦。。。

去年没办法出席6 Party,真得有点遗憾。今年，我终于参与了1003的生日派对，和校园帮一块儿表演！我们几个在短短的两晚内敲定表演内容，排舞，彩排，积够力一下！回想一年前，我们“4粒派”和校园帮刚成立时，大家真的是同在一起的。如今，大家各忙各的，都没有什么时间一同聚一聚了。。。真得很想念当时大家参赛后，闹在一起的那些快乐日子。。。

2008-10-27T18:15:00.014+08:00

庆生

这两年的生日，我过得特别开心，因为我发现我过生日就好像是“过节”，一天是过不完的,哈哈！

在生日前的周末，Evon就预先在我值完星期天早班后到电台替我庆祝。真的很感谢听众与Yahoo group对我的厚爱！傍晚，姐妹们就预先替我庆祝。我们大家一起到Changi的一间餐馆吃螃蟹大餐，吃得津津有味！最有趣的，就是我们在车里的自拍照！（你们自己看吧！）

生日前夕，我也和妈妈到莆田吃了一餐。

生日当天，Hubby很有心地准备了一连串的惊喜给我，可说是大费周彰。一大清早就到我家，送上他亲手特制的三明治和一张手写的卡片。我知道Hubby对料理是没什么研究的，这次可以成功做出美味可口的“爱心三明治”，真的很不简单！他说，在他购买材料的途中，不巧正好看见我和妈妈，结果还得像个间谍似的躲在我们后边，以防被我们撞见。之后又不确定买什么材料才好，还得请教市集的Aunty。

丰富的早餐后，我们便到圣淘沙去。三年没去圣淘沙了，没想到改变那么大！Hubby和我购买了一个Sentosa Choice Package,配套包括了一个Luge Ride,Sentosa 4D Magix, Tiger Sky Tower, Merlion, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom。
其中，Tiger Sky Tower（旋转式）和Merlion，主要只是看风景。Luge Ride最刺激好玩。我们戴上头盔之后便坐在迷你go-kart上，经过训导师的几分中训练后，我们就出发了！在弯弯曲曲的斜坡上驾驶迷你go-kart快感十足，让我们俩都冒出一身汗。卸下“F1迷你go-kart司机”的身份，我们便到“天上走一趟”。我说的当然是览车。这次的览车可不一样，它比普通的览车惊险，因为它是没有门或墙的，是名副其实地把人悬在高空！我们就坐在一张由钢锁悬着的长凳上，没有安全带，在只有一根铁围拦的保护下，登上高空。这种居高临下，凉风息息的感觉，有些浪漫，又带些刺激。　

刚到圣淘沙时，第一眼就觉得有点像植物园。五颜六色的花朵，绿油油的草地，笔直的树木陪上悦耳的音乐（草丛中有隐藏着播放机），让人眼前一亮。到了Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom时，我顿时觉得自己仿佛踏入童话故事里的"Enchanted Garden"！耀眼夺目的花朵比比皆是，五彩缤纷的蝴蝶在花丛中飞舞，漂亮极了。Hubby和我也到蝴蝶昆虫博物馆游览一番，看到了各式各样，来自不同国家，千奇百怪的蝴蝶昆虫，有的奇丑无比，有的绚丽多彩。最好玩的部分，就是我们意想不到的飞禽秀。彩色斑斓的鹦鹉在训鸟师的指示下表演出不同的特技，有一只还为我唱生日歌呢！训鸟师们都非常专业，风趣，友善，观众都被精彩的表演逗得不意乐呼。Hubby和我还有幸和鸟儿们近距离拍照！
最后一站是Sentosa 4D Magix。我起初老想：到底什么才算4D？观看了影片才终于领悟到4D是什么。观看影片前，观众都得戴上特别的眼镜才能体验到4D的视觉效果。4D的视觉效果，果然很逼真，就好像影片里的人物都伸手可触，尤其是当片里的蜜蜂飞向我的时候，就好像我真的会被蜇到似的！电影院里的座位会随着剧情晃动。有时观众还会随着剧情感觉到有大风吹袭，被水喷到，小腿被蚂蚁啃咬的感觉！这次4D的特效体验真是让我惊奇。　

晚餐时，我本以为只有Hubby和我。没想到他早已在Brewerkz订了位，还请了姐妹们来为我唱生日歌，切蛋糕，还送我一大束玫瑰。丰富的晚餐，好友的祝福，Hubby的疼爱，我的生日过得既温馨又精彩！

隔天回到公司，办公桌上摆着贴心的同事们送我的礼物和卡片。

手机里的简讯祝福，部落格上的祝福，Facebook里的祝福，为我庆生的家人，姐妹们，Hubby。。。你们真的都让我很感动，感激你们对我的疼爱，支持，关怀。

我是幸福的。

2008-09-24T23:22:00.012+08:00

芬享“车经”

其实，我对汽车是没啥研究啦。说要考驾驶执照已经很久了，但一直都还没有去好好把手续办妥。我承认自己是蛮享受被载的感觉，尤其是那一两次坐在Fairlady时，整个人被狂野的晚风侵袭时，超High! 虽然，我在短期内是没有足够的经济能力买车，还是想尝尝坐在驾驶盘后的感觉。 唉呀，还是搭公共交通工具，经济实际又环保！

但如果真要买车，我一定要一辆环保的。我喜欢可爱形的车子，尤其是Hatchback (是这样拼吗？) 像Honda Jazz, Nissan March, Cherry QQ, Suzuki Swift，不然来个古董车也不赖！对我而言，车，最主要就是环保+安全，突出个人风格，看起来得体大方，

我也“发烧F1”过！

其实在很久很久以前(也没那么久啦>,<), 我也在车展当过赛车女郎哦！

没想到吧？嘿嘿~ 当时的我，看到那些琳琅满目的跑车，看得目不暇给。。。

明天晚上，我就可以真的亲临现场见识见识一下F1的魅力和风范了！在倒数的当儿，就先“望面包止渴”吧！

虾咪？！面包也来F1?

2008-08-22T23:00:00.009+08:00

回到原点

抱歉，我隔了这么久才更新部落格。这个月来，发生了太多太多出乎我预料的事，顿时间让我感到很无助。相信没有人会喜欢那种爱莫能助的感觉，但在人的一生中，往往会有很多事情都不在我们地掌控之中。祸不单行，在面对接踵而来的打击时，人是很容易地会感到意志消沉，仿佛有一大堆的石头压在肩膀上，渐渐地，驼背了，都没发现。

在挣扎于继续还是放弃的边缘，我迷失了自己。有时候，放弃比继续还需要更多的勇气。继续反而才是一种无奈认命。原来什么都不做，日复一日，没有方向地继续并不是良性的坚持，而是有如鸵鸟一般，无知的逃避。我还一直天真地认为，只要努力付出，就一定会达到我的目标，而忘了问自己：“这到底是不是我的那杯茶？”

虽然似乎有些可惜，但我不后悔。毕竟我是真的努力地去争取我当时以为我所要的，既然都尽力了，那还有什么好后悔的？懂得在对的时候放手的人，才是真正的勇者。

Always a lesson learnt, Never a lesson lost. 现在的我，开朗多了，成长多了。

2008-07-13T00:03:00.003+08:00

Time after Time

无意间有听到这首歌，恰好反映了我的心情。又乱了阵脚，我需要重新找回自己，认识自己，肯定自己。犯错，跌倒，失望，甚至绝望，都是人生的一部分。跌倒，要会爬起，总不能错一辈子，哭一世人。我是凡人，也是烦人。迷失了，就要回归到原点，一步一步地慢慢寻找对的方向。虽然现在的“对”，不一定是一辈子的“对”，但总得冒个险。我只能不断地寻找，以积极的态度，对自己的了解，做出自认最佳的判断与决定。不是不听取意见，只是我有自己的想法，就算得不到每个人的赞同，但至少我可以为自己负责。我想试着独立，坦然一些，大方一些。放开了，反而得到更多。
我要更爱自己，欣赏自己。

If I'm lost Can I look and Will I find you time after time
If I fall Will you catch me Will you be waiting time after time

2008-06-20T17:39:00.004+08:00

To my Dearest 多啦A梦：

谢谢你总会。。。
在我伤脑筋时，从你那少根筋的“百宝袋“掏出我意想不到的“法宝”，让我哭笑不得！
在我精疲力尽，需要保护时，你会把"百宝袋" 变成我的小温室，让我躲进去，当避风港。
在我耍小姐脾气时，耐心的哄我，用你那副很认真的样子说服我。

更谢谢你做你自己，让我也可以很放心地做我自己。

我的多啦A梦，孩子气的大男人，生日快乐！You're The Man!

2008-06-09T12:52:00.024+08:00

超级明星脸?

一直以来都有人说我长得像几位本地艺人，本小姐心血来潮，决定来个小小的民意调查. 以下三位是最多人说我貌似的. 请大家来定夺一下, 欢迎各位踊跃投票哦!

第一位: 本地国宝级实力派女唱将, 孙燕姿. Hubby看到我第一眼,就说我笑的时候很像孙燕姿!

第二位: 本地新视七公主之一 , 白薇秀. 或许是因为短发的关系吧, 照片是有几分像啦.

第三位: 第一届 Superstar歌唱比赛女子组冠军, 潘嘉丽. 我与她本人接触过, 和她一样,我们都有小兔牙!

Opinion Polls & Market Research

2008-05-24T12:34:00.007+08:00

W-H-Y? 十万个为什么的问题女生

为什么有天灾人祸？为什么生命可以如此脆弱？为什么无辜者也不被幸免？

为什么会同人不同命？我们不是应该为我们的共同利益做出负责任的决定/举动吗？

为什么贫富悬殊？为什么会受环境所逼？难道我们一生下来时就已经背负着其他人为我们套上的责任？

为什么人可以说变就变，曾经的海誓山盟可以变成和别人的天长地久？连恨都有潜能演变成“至死不渝 ”？

为什么要以户口的存额，薪水的价位，房子的大小，来定义一个人有多能干，社会地位有多高？

现代人。。。

我們的房子越來越大，但是家庭越來越小。

生活越來越方便，但是時間卻越來越少。

我們的學位越來越高，常識卻越來越少。

知識越來越多，判斷力卻越來越差。

我們有更多的專家，但是也有更多的問題。

醫葯越來越好，但健康越來越差。

我們所擁有的資產倍增，但是價值卻遞減。

我們說得太多，但是愛心太少，且謊話連篇。

我們學習如何經營生活，但沒有建造生命。

我們在生命中加增歲月，卻沒有在歲月中增長生命。

我們有越來越高的建築，但是有越來越低的EQ。

有更寬廣的高速公路，但有更狹窄的視野。

我們花費得更多，但擁有的更少。

我們買得更多，但享受得更少。

我們可以登陸月球回來，但是卻無法拜訪對街的鄰居。

我們可以征服外太空，但是卻無法掌控內心世界。

我們可以分裂原子核，但是卻無法挪去心中的偏見。

我們生產更多電腦，掌握更多資訊，複製更多拷貝，但我們的溝通卻更貧乏。

人类。。。好恐怖哦。。。

我想去流浪。。。去没有人的荒岛像Nim's Island的女生一样与大自然共舞。。。静静的。。。

2008-05-02T17:56:00.004+08:00

真的泪了
原文自达日汗：诗成马鞍上，不觉在天涯。

白天受的伤，还隐隐作痛
心头的伤口，还疼着
一肚子委屈，说不出口
沉默太久只会让伤更重。
白天又愚弄我了，侮辱我，奚落我，误解我了
在被鄙薄时我有些难过
在被欺辱时我一定没流泪
在那条路的我孤单愤怒
在那条路的我想抬起头，挺直腰，坚强高傲的走下去。。。
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我可不可以不坚强？
原文自达日汗：诗成马鞍上，不觉在天涯。

有时，我希望自己是黑色的。因为它象征着高雅、低调和创意，但是喜欢黑色的人会忧郁，就像名服装设计师SoniaRykiel说的：“黑在人强时最能衬出优点，但人弱时却不敌黑的力量。”
现在想来，他说对了。

我常常想，生活给予我那么多，怎么还会忧郁呢？固执的我总是想把黑白分得很清，然而越是想分得很清，越是看不清楚，有时候会连自己也迷失了方向。
当我被现实所束缚，在世俗的是非中迷失挣扎，我甚至连自己也不想要了。
从小到大的我，算是乐天派，身边不乏好朋友，但我却不喜欢随意倾诉。
我想象黑色，让自己坚强得可以隐忍任何伤痛，可是朋友片的关心过于苍白，不足以使我浓浓夜色般的忧郁得以稀释，孤独的心灵，只能选择让夜照亮夜的黑。特别喜欢顾城，因为他告诉人们：黑夜给了我黑色的眼睛我却用它寻找光明。
我想在一个人在喧闹的街上狂奔，那样感觉自己就象幽灵在人群中游荡，脚下坚硬的柏油路代表了忧伤。我偶尔仰望着天空，才发现思绪一点一点，离开了我的身体。
我总在想什么？

我不觉得难过。我不需要坚强，我要流泪。
实在不行的时候，麻木也是一种坚强。
这话，我相信，又不敢相信。
我害怕麻木，原因很简单，我不愿意承受那份冷酷。

我没有办法学会麻木。到头来，我的天真，换来的是一些自以为是的成熟，还有永远也学不会的坚强。
有人说，你应该在不断的受伤中，一边流泪，一边学会坚强。我不是说过了吗？我不要坚强，我不要麻木，我做不到，也不想做到。
我选择哭泣，回忆往事的时候，把那些快乐、忧伤、平淡、琐碎的所有事情都津津有味的过滤，黯然泪下，才发现除了这些回忆的片段，自己一无所有了。

我想累的时候有把椅子，渴的时候有一杯水，悲伤的时候有你在听我倾诉，疲倦的时候有把肩膀靠拢过来，让我依偎。曾经想过，一个人不能承受之重，怎么才不会压抑？
我问过我自己，我可不可以不坚强？
我想抑制不住泪水就裂开嘴角微笑，但依然有冰凉的液体顺着腮边滑落，品尝到的却不知道什么滋味。如今我选择了流泪，即便流泪，我不也自己承担了一切吗？

我可不可以不坚强？

我对自己说：可以。

2008-04-27T11:41:00.004+08:00

最近比较烦。。。

比较烦工作
永远做不完的计划书/报告，播不完的电话，做不完的event。。。

客户的需求，不够细心的我没有仔细的考量。。。应对的时候还不够稳扎稳打。

我是那种想得比较复杂的人，总是想事先做好准备，却又每次时间不够。。。结果因为“准备不足”，搞得自己的信心减半。。。

办公室政治这款游戏，我试着抽离。但毕竟我是有血有肉的，离“视而不见，听而不闻” 这个境界还有一段距离。

我很想把周末的节目做得更好，但每次都得到星期六才可以好好地准备和总结资料。

比较烦身边的朋友

最近大家的生活都里似乎都发生了一些不幸事件，心情和士气难免会受到影响。我不想因为工作烦他们，只能尽量关心。

记得要珍惜眼前人。

比较烦金钱

虽然收入增多了，但生活费也相对提高。赚到的钱要还债，补贴家用，拍拖，养活自己，娱乐。。。

我很想用自己劳力换取的钱，好好的慰劳自己，但是对他人的责任感超越了对自己身体的愧疚感。

比较烦恋爱

因为工作变得繁重了，我的情绪/脾气也开始起伏不定。可怜的 Hubby变成了我的“沙包”。约会的时间减少了，因为我常常处于“行尸走肉”状态。几次三番，我们的"约会时间" = 我的工作时间。

没时间好好相处又怎么好好沟通呢？

或许这就是本地社会离婚率增高的原因吧。。。

比较烦自己

天使：我要加油加油，提升自己的办事能力，工作效率，创意思维，却没时间去充实自己，使自己进步。每次都得忙里偷闲，去翻报纸，上网寻找/吸收提升自己的咨询。

恶魔：对自己好一点，把电话关机，好好睡一觉，拿几天病假啦！

唉，如果真的有个小叮当和Peter Pan可以带我到Neverland就好了!

PS: *如果改名叫Wendy, 小飞侠Peter Pan会来找我吗？

2008-04-13T22:26:00.010+08:00

有感而发。。。

在100.3电台已经半年了,在做节目的当而, 有赞有弹...

有听众说过:
"宛芬, 很喜欢你! 要继续加油!"
"以前, 我不是很喜欢你. 但我觉得你的现在进步了!"

也有听众说:
"我听不出你的进步. 劝你不要继续做广播!"
"Ah Ken, ask Wan Fen to shut up. She is so irritating!"

我知道自己的广播水准还有很多可以进步的地方,所以也很积极的在学习与了解广播界的运作.
我没有办法做到每一个听众都喜欢我, 但我问心无愧. 因为不论是周末和顺杰一起值班, 还是自己一个人值班, 我都有认真地去准备.

做广播员,不只是为了取悦听众. 如果一味/盲目地去迎合听众, 我觉得当广播员会失去意义,节目会失去创意. 所以我一向来都坚持要忠于自己,也要尊重听众的意见.

因为100.3, 我爱上了广播. 我热爱广播, 更庆幸自己是100.3的DJ. 虽然我的广播功夫也只有三角猫,但100.3的全职DJ们都很乐意地给予我教导. 既然让我On Air,就代表100.3对我是有信心的. 而我也很珍惜这个机会, 尽量做好我的本份.

我相信100.3的听众都希望100.3越做越好, 才会给予批评和意见. 我也尊重每一位听众对我主持的看法/意见.
对于给我诚心的建议,有建设性的批评的听众: 谢谢你们的用心,鼓励与支持. 我知道你们也希望我可以进步. 我会继续努力加油的!
对于其他的听众:抱歉我还没有达到你们的要求. 我还需要长时间的磨练才可以成为好DJ. 可以谅解我的话, 我感激. 没有办法忍受我的话, 我尊重.

好不容易可以成为100.3的广播员, 我是不会轻易放弃/言败的.

岂能尽如人意，但求无愧我心。人生在世，就要抓住每一天的精彩，在离开的那一天才不会空留余恨。生是一团火，死是一把灰。人生最大的困扰就是甘于平庸，要让生命之火照亮世界，照亮人生。当然，我们不可能做到尽善尽美，但要于心无愧。

2008-04-12T18:11:00.004+08:00

Bangkok Trip - Part 5

Last day: 01 April 2008

Well, we didn't really do much except to check out and hang out around our hotel. I managed to get a French manicure and pedicure at a nail salon nearby for a total of $15 SGD. Cheap cheap! But the quality/ service of it wasn't as professional as that of Singapore's nail salons of course. Other than that, we just spent time taking more photos around our lovely hotel, Le Fenix Sukhumvit. Check it out at http://www.lefenix-sukhumvit.com/. Highly recommended!

Overall, it was a wonderful trip with all the retail therapy and beautiful sightseeing. I also realise that Thai people are very hospitable. More than once, we've been approached by helpful Thais who offered us assistance when they saw us trying to figure out our directions with our map in hand. They even recommended us where to go and what to do. One of our cab drivers was also especially helpful in introducing more about Bangkok to us. Then again, there were also a few cab drivers who weren't very friendly and tried to cheat us.

Important tips:

Always carry a map around in Thailand lest your cab driver takes you for a joy ride.
Always be firm when bargaining!
Be prepared to do lots of walking in the hot sun, so bring lots of water, sunscreen and shades!

2008-04-11T10:23:00.002+08:00

插播插播！

好消息！我终于正式成为 100.3 电台 "打劫星期天" 的主持人之一了！在接下来的周末里，我将和顺杰一同在节目中为大家分享生活与旅游资讯，流行趋势及非主打（韩国）歌曲！

敬请留意每逢星期天早上7点至10点，收听100.3电台！我们将尽可能在每个节目中送独特的礼品给听众们哦！请多多支持！

顺便预告：我也将在这个星期天 4月13日，傍晚5点至8点暂且带班100.3 电台 "就是星期天"节目主持.

请多多支持哦！欢迎各位留言，对我的支持给予建设性的意见/批评！

2008-04-09T00:28:00.006+08:00

Bangkok Trip Part 4

4th Day: 31 Mar 2008

First stop: Wat Pho/Grand Palace
Both are unmissable majestic sights. It's amazing how the ancient people could build such exquisite and extensive architecture with their limited technology. We almost couldn't make it to the Grand Palace as there was some ceremony going on which allowed only Thai people. The Wat Pho starrs the Reclining Buddha which is so huge that it takes about 2 minutes to walk from his head to his feet. The Grand Palace of course, is where the King had his coronation, but he doesn't live there though. Both places are sacred joints so all visitors are to be properly covered, i.e. no bare shoulders/legs/feet. Do be at the Grand Palace early though as the ticket office shuts at 12-1pm. PS: We bumped into Taiwanese artise Jiu Kong and his girlfriend at the Grand Palace! Catch him in the pics!

2nd stop: More shopping at Platinum Mall and Pratunam Centre

3rd stop: Coran Spa
Hubby and I had a hard time looking for a much-needed spa treatment (esp. after all the walking!) we wanted but we were lucky enough to find this one within walking distance from our hotel. The Coran Spa was celebrating its first anniversary and all packages were at half price! Impressed by the classy exterior decor and attractive prices, hubby and I decided to give it a shot and we were totally spoilt by their masseuses. It was a dark, tranquil haven for full body treatments, whereby Hubby and I took the "Deep Forest" treatment package which include a full body scrub and a 2-hour full body massage. The masseuses' powerful hand strokes applied pressure skillfully on our bodies for full relaxation, although there were times when the pressure was a little beyond our threshold. I was momentarily stunned when I saw the masseuse standing on Hubby's leg.

Last stop: Q Bar
The stylish joint is right opposite our hotel and we were pleasantly surprised that our hotel was having a joint promotion with them such that all its guests were entitled to free entry. Thus, Hubby and I changed up quickly after our spa to check it out. It was a Monday night so it was hardly surprising that there wasn't a bad crowd. Music was jazzy with a solo performance by a trumpeter. The decor was sleek and a little Victorian meets modernistic, making the ambience rather enjoyable. Despite the small crowd, I must say that their behaviour was rather open as many foreigners had their arms wrapped around their Thai partners, of which one pair included a lady boy.

2008-04-08T01:16:00.003+08:00

Bangkok Trip Part 3

3rd Day: 30 Mar 2008

First stop: Siam Paragon
Things here are pretty expensive, as you could probably have guessed it from the name. So unless you're into designer stuff, I find it a location not really worth going to.

2nd stop: Siam Centre/Siam Square
They are oppositie each other and can be reached via the skytrain (i.e. our MRT). The really funky boutiques with young designers however, are opposite the 2 buildings at Rama 1 road. WIth cool labels like"God's Absent", "Perfect Combination", "POEM" , you'll be spoilt for choice. I stopped by Felice for some delicious Gelati on a comfy couch as well.

3rd stop: MBK
Real huge mall with great variety of clothes, shoes, accessories, mobile stuff. Price is higher than Platinum though. They have great tailors here at reasonable price which are worth the effort to make yourself a suit or two.

4th stop: Jim Thompson House
Jim Thompson is the one who made Thai silk world famous. Apparently, he went for a hike once to the Cameron Highlands and never returned. His house in Bangkok became a tourist attraction as it documented his journey to fuse Asia with his English background. His collection of antiques and interior design showed an interesting cultural mix of Thailand traditions with modern England. Do google about him and be intrigued by his biography! And oh yes, do take the guided tour if you do visit this place.

5th stop: Spring & Summer Restaurant with Winter Bar
Spring serves main courses. Summer serves pastries. Winter Bar's desserts are to-die-for!
What can I say? If there is only one place in Bangkok to go to, this is it!
Mod, airy, chic, clean-lined 70s house rolling a funky modern Thai resto and a saucy chocolate/coffee bar into one scrumptious whole. It gives alfresco dining a whole new meaning. When you can lie on leather cushions in a big lawn to enjoy your meal, watching the stars and nightsky whilst listening to great music and relaxing in the night breeze, you'll probably think you're in paradise.

2008-04-04T01:13:00.004+08:00

Bangkok Trip Part 2

2nd Day: 29 Mar 2008

First stop: Chatuchak Weekend Market
This place is so huge that we needed a map for it. The entire Chatuchak is divided into several sections selling different categories of items. I must say they sell about everything under the sun, from food to clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, lights, clocks, gift items/boxes, magic cards and even pets! It's a definite must-go especially if you're into all those handicraft, folkart and novelty items. They do sell quite a lot of handmade goods there going for a good price, especially if you know how to bargain, a hidden talent of Hubby's which was uncovered during the trip. Do be armed with lots of water and tissue to "tahan" the swealtering heat if you're going in summer.

Second stop: Platinum Fashion Mall
Hubby and I shopped ourselves silly here where we had to practise the art of bargaining. Its another shopping paradise (thankfully with air-con!) where all things are going at wholesale prices when you buy more than 3 items from a single store. They're got really fashionable clothes, accessories and shoes for both genders and they've kindly divided all six storeys of it according to their respective categories of goods, i.e. shoes on 3rd & 4th storeys, leather goods and bags on 2nd storey etc. Its easy to get lost there as there are many small lanes. Just imagine a triple version of Far East/ Bugis Village.

Last stop: Mambo Cabaret
After dinner, we headed back to the hotel to unload our shopping goods before heading down to Mambo Cabaret. Its touted as the best transvesite show in the whole of Bangkok and boy, were we in for some eye candy. Some of the lady boys were so pretty that they made me ashamed! They dressed up in fanciful costumes, fit for a Brazilian carnival and put up a real show as they danced and lip sync to chinese songs from the early 90s, Japanese songs, Pussycat Dolls, Coco Lee and even Da Chang Jin! They even had a few musical skits with some crass humour, making us all laugh. The performers also came down to the audience area to "interact" with us, i.e. sitting on guys' laps, caressing them etc. Hubby got pulled up the stage to participate in a short dance as well! I'll try to upload a few videos of the performance soon. In the meantime, do enjoy the pictures!

2008-04-03T01:00:00.005+08:00

Bangkok Trip -Part 1

I'm finally back from Bangkok and I must say it was a very enjoyable trip with all the fabulous sightseeing, great shopping, wonderful food, and of course lovely company.
I decided to blog this in English because I figured it would really take way too long to blog in Mandarin for the entire trip so please pardon me. I'll be blogging about the entire trip day-by day, so please give me some time as I get everything in order. Here's the first night for a start, do stay tuned for more about the rest of the trip!

1st night: 28 Mar 2008

Hubby and I reached Changi Airport at 6+ and had short meet up with my sisters who kindly came to see me off. After a brief meal at Ya Kun, we headed to board our flight SQ632 due to reach Bangkok at 11+ pm.
Bangkok is behind Singapore time by about an hour so it was actually 10+pm when we touched down at Bangkok airport.
It was interesting how the Bangkok airport arranged for foreigners to take cab back to our hotels. Unlike Singapore where we had to board cabs one by one in queues, the Bangkok taxi queue was processed in a much faster way as cabs were all parked in a diagonal manner in the "taxi carpark". In this way, many people could board their individual cabs at once without obstructing each others' way. We simply had to tell the Admin desk in front of the taxi queue our hotel and its address and they would assist us in getting a ready cab. Instead of waiting for the cab to come to us, we walked to the cab together with the airport staff where they told the cab driver our address and fixed a price for the ride. The ride to our hotel,Le Fenix Sukhumvit(a great boutique hotel BTW), took about half an hour.

Upon checking into our hotel and brief unpacking, we explored the area around our hotel and realised that we were situated in a hip and happening area with the Qbar and the Bedsupper Club as our neighbours. We also realised that there were many hookers standing around waiting for customers. Clubs here close at 1am so right after that is when all the "CCA/action" starts. The hookers simply waited outside the streets and clubs and they would hit on Caucasians and soon, they would be walking hand in hand.

We bought some food from the nearby 7-11 and supermarket and retreated back for our much needed rest in our hotel room.

2008-03-27T13:00:00.002+08:00

放假之曼谷小游

哦噎~ 终于可以放假了!
向大家告知一下，我将在明天晚上飞往曼谷，下周二才返新！

这次的曼谷之旅真的让我期待已久。好不容易有机会和朋友一同出个小远门，当然也少不了Hubby啦。嘿嘿，这是我们第一次一起出国，不知道会有怎么样的机遇？
想到可以到那里尽情地享受美食，疯狂逛街，欣赏曼谷的好风光，整个人都兴奋起来!

Hubby和我这几天也为了这趟旅行，拼命赶工，也尽量找关于曼谷的资料。还好有Ian和Janice给了我们到那里的一些小贴实与介绍，省了我们好多功夫。非常感谢！

好啦，今晚就得好好收拾行李，为这趟旅程做好准备！

PS:我会记得带小礼物回来与大家分享的！我不在时，还是要锁定1003周末早班，让顺杰"打劫你的星期天"!

2008-03-23T00:51:00.002+08:00

节目预告

有一段时间已经没有一个人值班了，终于在明天又可以和听众一起近距离在空中接触了！

3月23日,锁定电台100.3:

早上7点至10点：让顺杰和我“打劫你的星期天”，“带你去旅行",一起关注"流行非主打"!
傍晚6点至10点：让我和你一起"芬享"生活点滴，"芬芬议论"!

请多多支持！

2008-03-18T22:41:00.013+08:00

充实的周末

上个星期日，我实践了两个“第一次”。

其一：周末新声代的首次现场访问

我非常开心可以请Genecia到节目上一起分享她的选美心得。她也算是我的一位导师，我从她身上学到了不少东西，也悟出了一些道理。毕竟选美，不该只是一种流行。对我来说，选美是个非常好磨练自己的毅力和自律的考场。当然，过后要怎么将在其中学到的东西好好运用在生活上，就要看个人的造化与时运。我想，任何的选秀竞赛，都是如此吧。

PS: Genecia 是新加坡环球小姐2006季军得主及新加坡国际小姐2006冠军。目前是In Queenz的创办人。

其二：我终于和Hubby去T3逛逛了。看到新加坡的机场这么成功，我也以自己是本地人为傲。其中有间店名为Mango Tango，售卖许多有趣的玩意儿，漂亮可爱的卡片和礼品。以下的照片可供参考。

2008-03-08T01:04:00.000+08:00

新加坡航空展

上个月和hubby去参观航空展，本来还兴致勃勃地，结果我却因为受不了太阳的暴晒而感到不适，还得我病了好几天。=( 晒得那些难看的tanlines到现在还在，气死我了！虽然是大开眼界，但对我这种对航空仪器不太感兴趣的人而言，我是不太懂得欣赏啦。除了那航空表演还挺精彩之外，其他的展览真的说不上什么“赏心悦目”。不过,还是和大家芬享一些照片吧。

PS: 以后，去到哪里，都要带防晒用品！

2008-02-28T12:07:00.010+08:00

姐妹联盟会

篇章一

我们这次当了“花水代言人”？

篇章二

大姐生日庆祝会幕后花絮

今年的准备是有些仓促，但办事效率高的二姐和我在分工合作和巧妙的安排之下，总算有惊无险地完成Operation Weini Bday Celebration.

预知详情，请浏览：三姐妹，薇妮

2008-02-18T00:25:00.005+08:00

爱对了人情人节每天都过

我们清了一个空地放进我们的感情，是你用专一让我的三心两意痊愈。虽然翻开战争的纪录我总是输，但你从不让爱变成负数。

因为，你喜欢。。。
我的头发我的脸颊

我微笑的时候眼里藏不住的光

我的害羞我的疯狂开我玩笑叫我傻瓜

我喜欢。。。

搭你肩膀你会怕痒趁你没有防备偷袭你的腋下

吓你一跳的时候看你慌张的模样抱你一下贴近你的胸膛

因为。。。我的糊涂你来弭补我的顽固你来让步我的贪图你来满足

爱你非我莫属！我们一起建筑我们的幸福吧！

2008-02-10T12:07:00.000+08:00

鼠年行大运

新年快乐！在这新的一年里，我这只老鼠在此祝大家在鼠年有鼠不尽的财富，鼠不尽的幸福，Huat啊！

不好意思，我又隔了这么久才更新部落格，因为实在太忙了．换了新的工作，虽然是有很多的福利，但也非常富有挑战性．每天都有写不完的计划书，见不完的客户和办不完的活动．我现在的生活可说是多姿多彩，很充实哦！

顺便提醒大家一下：我将在每个星期天早上7-10点，和顺杰一同“打劫你的星期天”，记得收听1003哦！

好啦，为大家总结一下我上个月生活中的一些点滴吧！

过年特辑

看了"功夫灌篮",有点失望但看在周董帅的份上，就原谅他吧！

芬享良缘．．．
去年底，我的三个表哥/姐结婚了．今年，轮到朋友们纷纷报喜。祝Ernest & Jessica永浴爱河，白头偕老．

芬享工作...

见证了Her World Beauty Awards 2007的颁奖典礼，可说是本地美容界的奥斯卡，真的让我大开眼界．

本来就十分欣赏Tanya的我，在采访之后对她更是佩服，赞赏有佳．不论在音乐或生活态度方面，她都持有自己的个性与态度．

Darren算是本地的新手，要好好加油哦！

2008-01-09T01:02:00.000+08:00

节目预告

这个来临周末13/01/08, 傍晚6点到晚上10点，记得收听1003，和我一起"芬享感受吧"！谢谢支持！

PS: 想聊什么话题，请留言，好让我参考哦！

2008-01-07T16:52:00.000+08:00

唱所欲为

上个星期天和久违了的一群朋友聚在一起唱歌，已经差不多有三年没看见他们了。到了Mike的私人公寓，看见几个熟悉的面孔，但大多都是新脸孔。屋里的装潢很简单，客厅里除了桌椅和电视以外，就是一架音乐键盘，一个麦克风和一桌的歌谱。就这样，我们几个弹弹唱唱起来。

其实，我们这几个就连聊天都离不开音乐，说哪个艺人的曲风啦，作词人的心境啦，谁的演唱会最有实力啦。虽然我们都说不上是什么音乐人，但我们几个的共同感是现在的粉丝似乎都被唱片行的噱头，歌手的外形和包装(一张专辑要改版几次?!)，迷惑了忘了去欣赏真正的好音乐。

嘿。。。和“知音”朋友聊天就是不一样。。。

2008-01-02T01:16:00.001+08:00

2008，蓄势待发！

虽然昨晚的滨海广场人山人海，但可以和我生命中最重要的爱人和姐妹一起共享灿烂夺目的烟火，迎接2008，再拥挤的人潮也都无所谓。

2007的最后一场戏：Alien vs Predator 2 @ Plaza Sing

2007的最后照相地点：Plaza Sing的室外Atrium, "Enchanted Forest"　

2008的第一餐/照相地点：兴旺茶餐厅,芒果冰，法式吐司，花生吐司，冰奶茶，鸳鸯奶茶

2007-12-29T03:01:00.000+08:00

一年将近。。。2007的遗言

抱歉这么久没有更新，因为最近真的很忙．这几天真的是悲喜掺半，心里长期徘徊于梦想和现实之间．周围的人意见都不同，听的越多，内心反而越挣扎：到底要怎么在追求梦想和实际生活中取得平衡？要为自己而活又要对关心自己的人负责．．．该怎么取舍？我不想自私，但我更不想后悔，毕竟机会是要靠自己把握的．虽然说决定的结果会影响到其他人，但影响最大的还是自己．Sometimes you have to give up what you like to do/what you want for what you love.

我始终相信只有在做自己最爱的事，才会尽心尽力把它做到最好，而从中得到的满足感就是最大的鼓励．这应该就是我给自己成功的定义吧．

这几天因为Ah Ken去度假，换我代班，也终于正式自己一个人在1003值4个小时的班．（上次有Ah Ken在旁监督）．26和27/12的8pm-12am可以说是对我的一大挑战，很庆幸有听众的支持与鼓励．我真的很感激你们给予的评见，通过你们的批评我才可以做得更好，所以谢谢你们每一位和我一起度过那两夜的听众，更感谢1003DJ给予的指导尤其是老大，克敏，坚文，小猪，顺杰and of course,Ah Ken！

以下是我在这几个星期的生活片段，尽情欣赏吧！

12月14日07年：我们一岁了！无意中在HMV Hereen看到了Noise Singapore 2007的展览，作品真的很有趣哦！

12月20日的下午在1003的lobby里：道凯和我沉浸上千的CD海中整理专辑．从来没有被那么多CD围绕，看到好多旧专辑，以前艺人土土的样子，还有黑胶唱片嘞！

平安夜在Mount Faber:和他一起看堪称世上最高的人造圣诞树之一的亮灯仪式．

12月28日和陈奕的专访：年纪轻轻的他很健谈，态度友善也相当稳健哦！

就要跨年了，12月31日记得和1003一起"听烟火"哦！

2007-12-10T02:33:00.000+08:00

苹果派处女秀心得

日期：09日12月07年
时间：傍晚6点至晚上10点
地点：1003直播室

今天献出了我的个人主持的处女秀.第一次一个人值4小时的班，自己控盘，自己说话，独当一面.虽然在踢馆时的确抱着可以当1003DJ 的愿望，但我从来没有想过自己会在短短的两三个月内自己主持节目．我想这应该算是我生命中的一个小小里程碑吧.

这4个钟头里的，那种紧张就像在水底摒着呼吸，时不时必需到水面深深吸一口气，再回到水底．除了第一次报交通,万字票，还要注意时间,准时播广告/Trailer/Jingle,歌曲和说话的时间．另一方面要注意话题,听众的简讯,歌曲旋律,Trailer,Talkset,语气之间的落差,真的要一心多用又要胆大心细.做DJ一点都不简单,做1003的DJ更是一种挑战！我会把每一次On Air的机会和经验当做对自己的磨练和挑战，再接再厉!

非常感谢1003给我这个宝贵的机会，也很感谢Ah Ken与其他1003DJ所给予的教诲和鼓励．我知道自己还有很多必需进步的地方.毕竟我是个新手，要学习的东西还有很多,所以不论是谁给的意见我都愿意去接纳．当然我也很感谢亲戚朋友给我的支持，更感激刚才收听我节目的听众.谢谢你们的耐心聆听与及简讯．希望下个星期天在同样时段还会有你们在节目中陪伴着我！

PS:我已经把所有在节目时段的简讯都打印出来,作为纪念.谢谢你们的批评与鼓励!

2007-12-07T15:09:00.000+08:00

星光闪耀飞儿夜

想起昨夜，我的心情还是有些少许的震撼。得知昨晚星光四少与飞儿乐团将相续在10点和11点到直播室时，脑海不禁意冒出了个惊叹号。于是，我也“盛装打扮”了一番，9点便到直播室做些准备功夫。Ah Ken看到我和顺杰到了，在我出乎意料之外，让我们两儿控盘与主持了大概一小时左右！我战战兢兢地坐上主控的位置，扑哃扑哃的心跳声大得我都快听不见１００３的广播了．幸亏有顺杰在缓和气氛，助我控盘，一切还算顺利．咱们的默契还不赖！

如果你错过了我们与星光四少（潘裕文，周定纬，林宥嘉，许仁杰）的PK赛，那实在可惜了．除了顺杰和我，也来了３位听众－Kailing, Tiansheng & Zhiyin与星光四少切磋歌艺．他们３个实力相当，PK的分数都比我们高哦，还暴灯咧！Zhiyin一首Forever Love更是让四少赞叹不已．当然，星光四少也不是盖的．听这四个帅气的男生唱歌，真的会听出耳油．而且他们也很会耍宝，搞笑，难怪会迷倒这么多人啦！可惜因为时间的关系，没有机会和他们拍照．（如果想知道他们的有关资料可到：http://www.him.com.tw/artist/artist-mini-star.php）

与飞儿乐团的采访的feel就完全不同了．就连星光四少看到他们时，也对他们素然起敬．虽然少了阿沁，但从Faye和建宁老师的谈话中，真的让我更加了解他们的音乐．他们对音乐的执着，热忱和见解让我十分佩服．他们也分享了制作＂爱．歌姬＂的点滴．要制作一张好的唱片真的很不容易，也很辛苦．（所以不要买盗版啦！）在采访后仔细听他们的唱片，感觉就不一样了，总觉得他们已经把爱的哲学融入音乐中了，可以感受到音乐的细腻与用心．有幸听到Faye现唱月牙湾，比听ＣＤ还棒．他们很诚恳，很有亲和力，尤其是Faye都一直保持笑容．虽然是Ah Ken采访他们，我只坐在Ah Ken旁观察，但他们两位都不时与我保持眼神的交流．我也很认真地听他们说话．

总之，这次与两组艺人的进距离接触让我学到了不少东西．身为DJ,除了要熟悉音乐界的动态，在采访艺人前一定要做足功课．除此之外，在访问时也得有技巧，有深度，又不失娱乐性，还要顾虑艺人和听众的感受．希望有一天，当我＂够格＂时，也可以有机会进行采访．多几个小时就要On Air 了，大家记得要收听每个周五晚上10点-12点的Pluck Up!乐生活，有Ah Ken 和四粒派哦！

PS:　建宁老师说我的发型很可爱哦！嘿嘿！（前天剪了新发型，昨晚有Style一下．）

2007-12-05T00:40:00.000+08:00

芬享11月24日07年

哌啬(Paiseh)啦,虽然有点迟但还是要与大家分享那个星期六的活动，因为真的太精彩了！当天是我第一次出席艺人的签唱会，没想到竟然会是王传一的！本粒派有幸在星期五晚上的节目与Ah Ken和其他派和他做进距里的接触，还与他扮演搭讪片段．让我意外的是在签唱会时，他还记得我是Apple Pie当众指着我提起节目的事．嘿嘿，我是乐的哦！
说真的，我对王传一的了解并不深，也不能算是他的粉丝．不过从他的交谈中，觉得他是相当有内涵的一位艺人，也很谦虚大方．看了<<换换爱>>之后，也觉得他在演戏方面有潜能．

签唱会后，与道凯，洁婷，能浩共享晚饭，再到洁婷家筛选潘嘉丽粉丝同乐会的照片．在她家，我们几个可是闹得不意乐乎－一会儿玩呼啦圈，一会儿开＂演唱会＂，还有我的琴声伴奏ok? 但最好玩的是我们心血来潮拍下的Vodcast，由我和道凯突击洁婷的房间，能浩为Cameraman. 哈哈，真的是太无厘头了！但我们一个NG都没有哦！是自然流露的哦！
你看吧！

2007-11-29T15:55:00.000+08:00

芬享感受

哟,看到不同了吧? 嘿,其实一直以来都比较喜欢以华文来表达自己,只是英文确实比较方便啦.何况,在平日的工作上,我都以英语为主要的沟通语言,我真的担心自己的华文水准会变差.所以,本小姐希望借此试试改用华文来写我的部落格, 磨练自己的文笔,探测大家的反应如何. 希望大家多多支持哦!

其实最近的生活都蛮精彩的,尤其是上个星期和王传一的专访! 嘿,羡慕吧! 给我一点时间去整理一下照片, 我一定在不久后与大家芬享详情的. 敬请留意哦!

PS: 最近老下雨,大家出门要记得带伞哦!

2007-11-19T00:03:00.000+08:00

Melted

There are a few things that never fail to warm my heart whenever I am down. When I saw this video last night, whatever sadness I felt was immediately overwhelmed by this lovely voice in that instant.

2007-11-02T19:13:00.000+08:00

生日快乐

生日，最重要的就是可以和自己喜欢的人一起过。我相信我是幸运的。一直以来几乎我每年的生日都有人陪伴着我，所以，我也重视为那些曾与我一起度过我生日的人的生日。即使无法和他们一起庆祝，也打从心底的祝福他们。
今年和我庆祝生日的人不多，但是我深深地感受到他们对我的真诚祝福。10月22日-和我一起共度生日吧!

PS: 生日当然少不了礼物! 今年的礼物都很有意义哦! 你看吧!

2007-10-20T03:27:00.000+08:00

Pluck Up!乐生活之四粒派aka实力派处女秀

10月19日,10pm-12am - 四粒派初次登场,多么难忘的两小时. 为大家隆重介绍:

榴梿派 [仰恩]: 我们的大哥. 要么就是你很喜欢,不然就是很讨厌. 实力派唱将.
香焦派[道凯]: 自称体型如香焦. 什么都能"掰". 模仿费玉清似模似样.
巧克力派 [顺杰]：小帅哥但走谐星路线哦。
苹果派[我]: 大眼女。“口无遮拦”。。。要加油！

除此之外，当晚也收到两个意外的惊喜。 On air 前，是我第一次收到自己支持者的礼物。非常感谢Evon，真的看得出你费了很多心思。我真得很感动！
节目完毕，本来有点“显”，因为大家都去看Six Marathon而我却没有。在等Hubby来接我时，很意外的发现是个Surprise. 我的好姐妹们都来为我预先庆祝生日!谢谢你们!

It's truly a wonderful night! [Mouse over for captions for slideshow below.]

2007-10-19T19:53:00.000+08:00

Kelly meets Kelly

昨夜，我非常庆幸能够与首届绝对SUPERSTAR的女子冠军潘嘉丽会面。虽然只和她相处了一小时，也没和她说什么话，但从她的谈吐中，发现她是位相当机智的艺人，也很亲切自然。其实，我本来不是很喜欢她，但她唱歌真的很不错，也看得出她很努力，是位值得支持的本地艺人。希望她能够为新加坡争光吧！加油哦Kelly!

PS: 她真的很瘦。有点像人工的芭荜娃娃。真人还蛮上镜的哦！

2007-10-02T12:08:00.000+08:00

Radio1003 踢馆大擂台 - Part 3

日期：9月30日
地点：Plaza Singapura Level 1 Atrium
时间：3-5pm

大决赛当天，大家真的都豁出去了！其实，这个星期真的忙坏了，除了工作，教补习，还要准备比赛。仰恩和我为了才艺表演真的是绞尽脑汁，还好皇天不负苦心人，文鸿说我们的表演有够1003哦。而且很意外的，昨天的晚报就报道我们的表演，拿我的“腋毛”大作文章，哈哈！

那天的气氛很棒，很high,观众都非常踊跃地参与游戏。。。尤其是彦志的粉丝，真的是SUPERB!当然本小姐的支持者也不赖，多亏有你们，我才荣获“人气女王”的头衔！谢谢你们的SMS!

说真的，这次的比赛让我获益不浅，交到了许多好朋友，更加了解广播业的运作。做DJ真的很不容易！最让我感动的就是我的家人(Mummy)，亲戚(大姨一家人，二姨，美恩表妹，三舅），朋友 (薇妮，晓婷，俊翔，Tony)和Hubby的支持和鼓励。因为有你们，再累的付出都值得！

PS: The pictures here are just a sneak preview, will upload more once I have more time! Read more here--> http://www.omy.sg/showbiz/enews/200710/20071001_006_tiguan.html

2007-09-25T17:42:00.000+08:00

Radio1003 踢馆大擂台 - Part 2

日期：9月22日
地点：Bishan Junction 8 Open Plaza Level 3
时间：3-5pm

这次的17半决赛者全都下足了功夫因为这次的比赛比上一次的难多了。评判分别是黄文鸿，林安娜与本地资深彩妆师Andy Lee. 比赛分三个回合；其一：自我介绍及介绍下一位参赛者；其二：机智问答；其三：才艺表演。其二难在问答非顺序而是以抽签方式进行，问答完毕后立即进入才艺表演。评判这回的要求极高，从穿着，咬字，娱乐性到整体表现，几乎对每位参赛者都给予犀利的批评。当天的竞争十分激烈，在17半决赛者中，只有十位入围了大决赛（http://www.radio1003.com/pdf/fight_club.pdf）。托老天的福，我顺利过关了！

非常感谢所有的支持者，尤其是干爹干妈，大姐二姐，俊翔和 Tony,当然也少不了我的hubby!

想支持我的话，请SMS F2 到 9717 1003! 大决赛将在 30 Sept, 3-5pm, Plaza Singapura. 到时见！

2007-09-20T16:38:00.000+08:00

Miss Singapore International 2007

Yes yes, I know this post is really kind of back dated but then, better late than never right?! I had omitted the swimwear section 'cos frankly speaking, there weren't much eye candy. Enjoy the pictures!

2007-09-18T15:36:00.000+08:00

Radio1003 踢馆大擂台 - Part 1

日期：9月15日
地点：Tampines Mall Open Plaza Level 4
时间：3-5pm

从大姐薇妮得知1003正在举行"UFM1003 踢馆大擂台",征求DJ, 于是我决定放手一搏, 去试试运气.4点钟到达地点,人潮并不很多.当天的主持人是坚文与克敏,两位DJ都是UFM1003 踢馆大擂台出生的.看他们口齿伶俐,面对观众与参赛者时反引敏捷,幽默的主持方式令大家捧腹大笑. 评判是文鸿和丽梅,该电台的阿哥阿姐,绝非泛泛之辈. 我静观其变了其他对手一会儿,便报名了.编号21就是我了,是当天最后第二位参赛者.等了大概45分钟便轮到我了....

下台不久后,成绩便揭晓了. 在22位参赛者中,有3位入围了半决赛,而我很侥幸的是其中一位!UFM1003 踢馆大擂台半决赛将在9月22在Bishan Junction 8 Level 3 Open Plaza 2-5pm 举行. 祝我好运!

2007-09-17T14:54:00.000+08:00

My 1st Live Band Performance

As promised, here are the pictures and video of my performance with local band Eve during Youth Favourites- Red Cross Charity Blood Donation Drive. The crowd wasn't as many as expected and there were some hitches here and there. It was kinda tiring to have to spend my weekend there and to sing the same song for 3 times a day with a 2hr interval in between. Most of the time was spent waiting around. The charity bazaar didn't really catch my eye either.

But, I truly enjoyed myself very much with my fellow vocalists and especially with the mascot- "Lil' Drop of Blood"! It was extremely cute, and seeing it around really helped me ease my tension when I performed. Enjoy the pics! PS: I'll try to upload the video soon.

2007-08-03T16:00:00.000+08:00

Neverland on my office desk

Sometimes when work gets a little overwhelming, I turn to my "Nohohon in a Bathtub" for some stress relief. Doesn't it look lovely with my personalised (Peter Pan & Tinkerbell) paperweight dome on its roof?

PS: There's even a mini "snowstorm" when you shake the paper weight!

What's Neverland without Peter Pan? With the above gifts from my "life size Peter Pan", here's my mini size one from the capsule machine.

I think I should dress the life size Peter Pan like this for Halloween. Hee~ *Mischievious grin*

2007-08-01T01:10:00.000+08:00

Time to Shine (*fingers crossed) for a good cause!

As you may know, I've been a vocal student with Echo Beats Music Production for some time already. This coming weekend will be my very first performance with them and I'm really excited about it. Do come along and show your support!

Event: Youth Favourites- Blood Donation Event by Singapore Red Cross Society
Vocal students from Echo Beats Music Production will be performing together with local band, EVE for this charity show.

Date: 4th and 5th of August 2007
Time: 11am- 5pm
Venue: Jurong East Sports Hall

More details are available at: http://www.echobeats.com/events_news.html.

Looking forward to seeing all of you!

2007-07-30T15:30:00.000+08:00

Behind this Successful Man, there is a Girl....

Date: 26 Jul 2007

Location: Nanyang Technological University- School of Biological Science Atrium

Event: School of Electrical Engineering Convocation Class 2007

Time flies when you're schooling. It wasn't too long too ago when I donned on a similar graduation gown and threw my graduation hat up along with a bunch of very good friends/classmates. How could I forget the good times I had with my MDIS mates!

I'm really glad to be a part of His convocation. It marks a major milestone in His life and knowing that I am part of it, is very heartening. Sorry for the times I almost "screwed up" the FYP/studies/final exams. Then again, I did "study" at Expo along with Him and got Him an "Exam Survival Kit" consisting of chicken essence and snacks....Hee!

Congrats my dear, I'm really proud of you!

2007-07-29T10:09:00.000+08:00

Pleasures of Work

Once in a while, there would be times during my course of work that I get to have lots of fun with all my colleagues in a joyful atmosphere. All decor in the pictures are wonderfully created by creative preschool teachers. =D

2007-07-28T15:35:00.000+08:00

Miss Singapore International 2007

13 Jul 2007 Friday @ Raffles Town Club

The Queen, Ms Christabel Tsai & I

This is the third "more official" kind of pageant I've participated in the past two years and I must say it was one of the most organised, with all the time schedule ready beforehand so that I had time to make arrangements.

Though I didn't win anything, the experience was great especially with all the generous sponsors. We got a crash course in deportment and public speaking which really helped and went to volunteer at the Thye Hui Kwan Moral Home for the Disabled and the Lions Home for the Elderly on one of the weekends. Hee, I even appeared on TV & WanBao!

I really enjoyed myself very much with the girls though it was really tiring. Its never easy to have to change so many outfits within a mere two hours, remember all the different cheorography for the different music, strut like a supermodel in those 4-inch heels with 500 people looking at you and still smile as if you're on 9th cloud! Not forgetting all the "safety precautions" you have to take and all the preparation work beforehand! I was especially worried about my evening wear as my gown was one of the longest, so in the end, I held up my gown for the entire evening!

Many thanks to all the organisers, sponsors, Genecia (Ms Singapore International 2006) and the other finalists for all the help, patience and guidance. I've really benefitted a lot from the whole experience. And of course, to my SPECIAL one for his moral support and taking so many pictures for me!

2007-06-28T20:33:00.000+08:00

怎样...

短短两个星期,生活起了许多变化,让我有些喘不过气. 不论是在工作上或在私生活上,忽然之间都变得很忙. 忙代表着有了新的机会,意味着我的眼前出现了许多扇开着的门,等待着我的选择. 我一直都在寻求的机会一时之间都并列在眼前,但我反而感觉到一阵彷徨,不知所措...怎么你都不在...?

我是否已经准备好去迎接这一切新的挑战?只有努力努力,再接再厉...

怎样 [http://www.souting.com/p/11/113.htm]

我这里天快要黑了那里呢
我这里天气凉凉的那里呢
我这里一切都变了我变的懂事了
我又开始写日记了而那你呢

我这里天快要亮了那里呢
我这里天气很炎热那里呢
我这里一切都变了我变的不哭了
我把照片也收起了而那你呢

如果我们现在还在一起会是怎样
我们是不是还是深爱着对方
像开始时那样握着手就算天快亮
我们现在还在一起会是怎样
我们是不是还是隐瞒着对方
像结束时那样明知道你没有错
还硬要我原谅

我不会原谅我怎么原谅

2007-06-11T23:37:00.000+08:00

In Loving Memory of My Ah Gong

My Ah Gong passed away this fateful afternoon, about 10hours ago. It's hard to accept him lying motionless on the bed when I see this photograph which was taken a few years ago during my uncle's wedding dinner. I will never forget the scene of him in that room with his covered body, eyes closed, and the medical apparatus sticking out of his mouth.

Even though I wasn't particularly close to him (in fact, we didn't ever speak much), it was still a painful reality to accept. It's ironic, when I recall that the longest time I ever spent with him alone was actually last Monday at the hospital where we chatted for about an hour about my job, when for the first (and unfortunately, last) time, I held him as he made his way to the gents. Come to think of it, it seemed that I hardly expressed any of such caring gestures when he was well, except for during the occasional visits during festive seasons. :(

Cliche as it may seem, it struck me hard that I should always treasure the people around me before they are gone. To be generous with my expressions of love and affection, no matter how small/simple the act may be.

Ah Gong, wah si ah fen...wah wu xion dio ler, ler zai ya bo? (Grandpa, I am Ah-Fen...I thought of you, do you know that?)

2007-06-04T23:43:00.000+08:00

Caught In The Rat Race

Due to the gradual professionalism in my work, I had thought (for a moment) I was ascending the "corporate" ladder.

Well, I was disillusioned soon enough when I realised my peer(s) is earning a lot more than me.

They always say that as long as you have the passion, you will pursue your dream. And according to Maslow, this is under the Growth Need of Self Actualization.

And as far as I know, I'm still dealing with the lower rungs of need:

1. My Cognitive Need which requires me to pursue my dream so as to satisfy it.
2. My Safety Need which includes security of revenues and resources.

And I need to satisfy my Need #2 so as to achieve my Need #1. So tell me, am I passionate enough about my needs? Ergh...

2007-05-25T16:08:00.000+08:00

幸福在望

今年周围的亲戚朋友频频传出喜讯。知道他们都找到各自的幸福，我也刚到庆幸。

女孩子，哪个不希望自己有天能穿上长长的白纱，和自己的真命天子步上红毯。还记得我第一次穿上这白纱是那激动的心情。虽然周围的佳丽也都紧张地在试穿婚纱，我却只专注地凝视镜子里那身穿白纱的自己。顿时之间，时间似乎停止了。眼泪抵不过回忆的暗涌。

毕竟，每一段恋情都是刻苦铭心的。我曾用心去爱过他们每一个，也认真地相信过自己总有一天会嫁个某个他。虽然已成过去，但至少我能坦然地面对这些已拭的恋曲，学着释怀。

幸福是需要靠自己去追求，去争取，去维持的。我相信最终，我还是会和我专属的Peter Pan/多啦A梦过着幸福快乐的日子。

2007-05-20T16:30:00.000+08:00

想念你的歌

是否曾经后悔过
那时候负气
说走就走
是否偶尔想过我
所以埋怨我
没打听你的下落
逞强常常让人无法负荷
躲起来边哭边说
I miss you
还舍不得把你封锁
星光闪烁如何拥有
站在远方才看见星空的轮廓
虽然有时候会寂寞
墙上时钟停格
你说放开手才会快乐
用悲伤的脉搏写成
想念你的歌

该怎么才能让你懂呢
谁对谁错已经模糊了
忘记了
我们都处理得有点笨拙
毕竟从来没有
像这一次如此爱过
想念常让我无法负荷
常常只有一个念头
I miss you
我的爱情来没有死掉过
星光闪烁如何拥有
站在远方才看见星空的轮廓
虽然有时候会寂寞
墙上时钟停格
你说放开手才会快乐
用悲伤的脉搏写成
想念你的歌

第一次听见Saya 的这首歌时.我就已经被歌词与旋律打动了,激动的眼泪不由自主地飙出眼筐.那天偶然在网上看见这首歌的日语版本MV,虽然不明白歌词但还是感动了我.

当回忆突然来袭时,我一时束手无策. 因为自己的任性,我不让自己有后悔的余地,宁愿逞强,也不认输. 时间久了,什么都会变淡, "谁对谁错已经模糊了, 忘记了". 到了这种时候,不论有多不舍,就该是已经微笑地放手,带着乐观的心和坚定的脚步继续前进.

2007-05-12T11:10:00.000+08:00

姐妹情深

Sisters don't need words. They have perfected a language of snarls and smiles and frowns and winks - expressions of shocked surprise and incredulity and disbelief. Sniffs and snorts and gasps and sighs - that can undermine any tale you're telling.

姐妹团成立至今已步入第六周年.。的确，很多时候，我们三姐妹不必多说话，就能理解彼此的心情，默契十足哦！

大姐薇妮：成绩极佳。虽是独身女，却从不傲慢。做起事来有板有眼。总是以礼待人，是带回家让父母看的理想人选！

二姐晓婷：人如其名，娇晓玲珑，婷婷玉立。虽不多话，但对周遭的人，事，物，都观察入微，切记在心！

小妹我：想象力丰富的过动儿，顽皮捣蛋。带有稚气的叽喳，是姐妹团的搞笑人物！

姐妹团的4-Love Motto: 爱吃，爱玩，爱美，爱彼此! [ Love to Eat, Love to have Fun, Love to Look Good, Love Each Other!]

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For there is no friend like a sister
In calm or stormy weather;
To cheer one on the tedious way,
To fetch one if one goes astray,
To lift one if one totters down,
To strengthen whilst one stands.
-Christina Rossetti

2007-04-09T01:54:00.000+08:00

Children- The Adornment of My Life, My Neverland

I consider myself lucky in the sense that I have a job that I enjoy greatly, mainly due to the reason that I get to interact very often with children and youth.

As part of my work in March, I was to observe lessons held in a childcare centre for nursery and kindergarten children. Boy, I had fun!

Initially, the children were a little perturbed by my unexpected intrusion of their daily routine. They asked their teacher who I was and why was I there. They were fascinated with my bag, my camera, my earrings, my necklace, my watch, my notes etc. Basically, they were just curious about this new stranger in their clssroom.

Gradually however, they began to warm up to me as I warmed up to them. Soon, they welcomed me to join their class and affectionately addressed me as "Teacher Kelly". I could tell that they looked forward to seeing me when they greeted with their bright smiles and commented on my clothes and accessories. some of them even sat on my lap during lesson time.

The highlight of the six-day observation was a field trip to a primary school on fifth day. By then, there was an unmistakable bond between Ryan and me. Ryan caught my eye with his boyish looks on the first day. He was simply adorable. Being a friendly boy, he had no problem getting to know me and I definitely appreciated his attention even though it can get a little overwhelming at times. During the trip, Ryan took the initiative to stay close to me and putting his little hand into mine- a sweet gesture which was immensely rewarding for me.

For six days, these children chatted incessantly with me, asked me unexpected questions which I had no answer to,replied me with "out-of-the world" answers and made me laughed with their cute expressions and actions. On my last day, I gave each of them a pencil as a souvenir. I also gave Ryan a photo we took together. When they learnt that it was my last day there, they asked, "Why are you not coming back anymore?". The farewell moment was sad but sweet. Ryan surprised me by throwing me a big hug, of which the rest of the children followed suit. How I hated to leave the six days X two-hours of Neverland I had!

In my short-lived Neverland stay in , I see a wonderful bunch of kids but often hyperactive and restless, thus requiring lots of patience to handle. I am full of admiration for the childcare teachers because I have witnessed for myself how tiring and difficult it is to control a group of kindergarten children. They play the guiding role to the early childhood years of the children tirelessly despite their mediocre pay. Kudos to these patient teachers!

Bitter are the tears of a child: Sweeten them. Deep are the thoughts of a child: Quiet them. Sharp is the grief of a child: Take it from him. Soft is the heart of a child: Do not harden it.

-Pamela Glenconner

2007-04-01T20:30:00.000+08:00

The Strong & the Lucky

I watched these two movies last night. Both were good shows that held my attention well. What really thought me thinking was the female lead in the movie,Erin Gruwell (Freedom Writers) and Vivian Ward (Pretty Woman). It got me thinking about what kind of person I want to be. I suppose I do want a bit of both.

In Freedom Writers, Ms Gruwell is a teacher challenged by her students who are Black, Latino, and Asian street gangsters, who hate her even more than each other, mainly due to her being White. She tries ways and means to teach them about racism and respect. In her bid to better understand them, she gives them journals so they can write about the past, present, future, good days and bad ones. As she reads, she becomes amazed at their stories and hardships.

She listens to them in a way no adult has ever done, she begins to understand that these kids believe that surviving is enough - that they are not delinquents but teenagers fighting "a war of the streets" that began long before they were born. For the first time, the teens experience hope that they can show the world that their lives matter and that they have something to say.

Vivian Ward on the other hand, is a lucky prostitute who bumps into Edward aka Prince Charming on the streets. He pays her to look good, to be his " professional social escort, someone to be at his beck and call" and lavishes her with money to buy branded clothes/goods. They dine in fancy restaurants, stay in a posh hotel, watch operas and attend grand parties/functions. As fate would have it, what initially was a "corporate deal", ended up with them falling in love. And Edward finally mustered enough courage to ask for her hand and they lived happily ever after.

Like Vivian, I would also like to have Prince Charming to sweep me off my feet, take me on a whirlwind romance, provide me with a comfortable lifestyle and make my dreams come true. You know, the kind where I could morph from a sparrow to a phoenix.

On the other hand, I believe my life should be much more meaningful than that, like that of Miss Gruwell whereby I can change and inspire people for the better.

Its like living for yourself vs living for others. I always want the best for myself, nothing lesser, and I want to be happy while being the best I can. However, I have realised that more often than not, when you are trying to make other lives better, you might have to make sacrifices. Like how, Ms Gruwell ended up with a divorce because she was a much better teacher than a wife. I am envious of Vivian, that she found true love in a most unlikely manner. But I admire and respect Ms Gruwell even more, because of her strength and perserverance to overcome all odds to stand by her belief.

The hard part is really trying to find a balance, to decide which one matters more to you because at the end of the day, its really about how purposeful you want your life to be. I don't need people to envy me/my life for the things I did not fight for/earn. I'd rather lead one whereby I earn respect and admiration because I am able to inspire others with what I have.

2007-03-06T20:52:00.000+08:00

"Let me tell you something you already know. The world aint all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it aint how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. Thats how winning is done. Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that!"

It has been some time since any movie got me thinking so much. Rocky isn't just a mere name, he represents a character, a spirit, a culture.

I wonder if I have his kind of courage to pursue my dreams, to really put aside others' perceptions and do what I really want and stop pointing fingers at the "Singapore culture". I guess its really true that when you stay long enough at a place, you Become the place. Because we are already so used to it, we conform to the culture in the place and we grow to accept and compromise. Maybe its called adaptation, others call it a loss of beliefs/principles. Which side of it are you on?

Can I manifest my passions in my life? Am I manifesting my passion to sing, to dance, to write, to act, to help children, to help Mother Earth, to inspire others...? Losing one's passions is a scary thing. Because when you lose it, all that's left is that emptiness that eats you up during lonely nights.

Once in a while, I get into the reminiscent mood when I recall my young and reckless days. The passion was evident and strong, so much so that it threw me off my feet. But I felt so alive then, the feeling of living on the edge of life was breathtaking.

I still feel the passion these days, the burning desire to do what I want but it doesn't feel the same anymore. I am fighting to keep my passions and manifest them. And hopefully, it's enough to inspire and touch someone.

我要的是一份勇於追求、永不服輸的堅持，純樸的誠摯感人。這就夠了。

2007-02-26T01:55:00.000+08:00

CHINGAY 2007 @ Orchard Road

Hubby brought me to Chingay on 24 Feb, insisting that it's an event not to be missed. And I was truly impressed.

The atmosphere was great and I felt really proud to be a Singaporean. Who says Singaporeans are a boring bunch of profit-driven people? We are a vibrant city capable of artistic expressions too!

I enjoyed myself thoroughly during the post Chingay party as well in the "Retro section" mambo-ing away. There was the Hip Hop section and the Gallery section.

PS:
- My "brother" Royston happens to be the IC for the NUS Kent Ridge Hall float as well.
- Hubby & I got featured in the 11pm Channel U news as interviewees of the Chingay! =)

History
The Chingay Parade traces its origins to a float decorating competition held in Penang in 1905. This practice of float decoration spread to the rest of Malaya by the 1960s, and eventually became associated with the Chinese New Year.
On 4 Feb 1973, the first Chingay parade was held in Singapore, partly as a result of the ban on firecrackers a year earlier in 1972 as a result of fire hazards. This ban was viewed unfavourably despite the safety issues involved. Some people felt that the ban would result in a much dampened festival mood for the CNY period. To address this issue, the People's Association and the Singapore National Pugilistic Association jointly organised a street parade from Jalan Besar to Outram Park featuring the signature floats, acrobatic acts, lion and dragon dances, stilt walkers, and the like, to bring back some cheer to the general public.
The largely Chinese parade became a multi-cultural one from 1977 when Malay and Indian groups started joining in the performances, which was to mark a major precedent in the overall flavour of the parade into one which has become largely multi-cultural in character, despite the continued presence of traditional Chinese acts such as lion dances and stilt walkers till this day.
In 1985, the parade marched down Orchard Road for the first time, a move which was to prevail for much of the parade's subsequent history. Although the change could be attributed to the desire of organisers in bringing it closer to tourists along the major tourist belt and for ease of organisation on a relatively long and straight stretch of road, it also further signified the increasingly desinicized character of the parade. This is further evidenced when in 1987, an international flavour was added to the parade when a group from Japan participated for the first time with their float sponsored by The Straits Times.
The Chingay Parade became an evening-to-night parade in 1990, changing the overall feel of the parade towards one in which lights and pyrotechnics dominate. In 2000, the parade was shifted out of Orchard Road to the Civic District centering at City Hall, an area steep in Singaporean history and culture. Construction works at the City Hall area resulted in the parade marching through the streets of the Chinatown for the first time. Faced with limited space for spectator stands and a much more complicated and winding route in these locations, however, the parade moved back to Orchard Road in 2004 along with an effort to introduce audience participation and involvement in the traditionally passive parade. Post-parade street parties have been held since 2004.

2007-02-26T01:07:00.000+08:00

~Happy Lunar New Year~
Part 3

Nian Chu 2 ; Second Day of the New Year

The second day of the Chinese New Year is for married daughters to visit their birth parents. Traditionally, daughters who have been married may not have the opportunity to visit their birth families frequently.

So every Nian Chu 2, I would visit my maternal grandparents. It feels different ever since they moved to Sengkang and even more so after my grandma's demise. I still prefer the days back at the old Toa Payoh flat. My cousins and I were so much younger then and we would have so much fun playing with those "masak masak" aka cheap toys which were passed down the generations. All the toys were kept in this big plastic tub underneath my aunt's bed and I would rushed to pull it out and start the "toy party" with my cousins.

This year's Chu 2 was a little quieter compared to the last year with two of my younger cousins sick, one with fever and the other with chicken pox so my aunts couldn't come. Nonetheless, the most giggly one came and was having lots offun by herself. There is also the recent addition of my new cousin who is only two-month old. This little bundle of joy belongs to my 4th uncle's and is the first paternal grandchild of my maternal grandpa.

Naturally, she was the star of the show. Little Amril loves to have people talking to her and responds with her "ah-eh-ooh-erh" baby talk. She's probably wondering why this strange lady (me) keeps taking pictures of her and talking in a language she cannot fathom. She fell asleep real fast though despite the crowd and noise.

My First Encounter with Hubby's Folks

I went Hubby's place after dinner and was welcomed by the open door with many pairs of shoes. It was crowded with with his paternal family members watching VCD and playing Blackjack. I had fun with his little cousins too.

They're a rowdy bunch with lots of laughter which means they seem easy to get along with. It was a friendly experience without much "interrogation" as they were busy entertaining themselves. All in all, it was good since I managed to collect extra hongbaos from his amicable relatives with my sincere smile and well-wishes. Hee~

Do you know?

Fireworks
Bamboo stems filled with gunpowder that were burnt to create small explosions were once used in ancient China to drive away evil spirits. In modern times, this method has eventually evolved into the use of firecrackers during the festive season. Firecrackers are usually strung on a long fused string so it can be hung down. Each firecracker is rolled up in red papers, as red is auspicious, with gunpowders in its core. Once ignited, the firecracker lets out a loud popping noise and as they are usually strung together by the hundreds, the firecrackers are known for its deafening explosions that it is thought to scare away evil spirits. The lighting of firecrackers also signifies a joyous occasion and has become an integral aspect of Chinese New Year celebrations.

In Singapore, a partial ban on firecrackers was imposed in 1970 after a fire killed six people and injured 68. This was extended to a total ban in 1972, soon after a fatal explosion killing two that year. However, in 2003, the government allowed firecrackers to be let off during the festive season. At the Chinese New Year light up in Chinatown, at the stroke of midnight on the first day of the Lunar New Year, firecrackers are let-off under controlled conditions by the Singapore Tourism Board. Other occasions where firecrackers are allowed to be let off are determined by the tourism board or other government organizations. However, they are not allowed to be commercially sold.

2007-02-26T00:32:00.000+08:00

~Happy Lunar New Year~
Part Two

Nian Chu Yi ; First Day of the Chinese New Year

The first day is for the welcoming of the deities of the heavens and earth. Many people, especially Buddhists, abstain from meat consumption on the first day because it is believed that this will ensure longevity for them. Some consider lighting fires to be bad luck on New Year's Day, so all food to be consumed is cooked the day before.
Most importantly, the first day of Chinese New Year is a time where families will pay a visit to their oldest and most senior member of their extended family, usually their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents.
Some families may invite a Lion dance troupe as a symbolic ritual to usher in the Lunar New Year as well as to evict bad spirits from the premises.

Every year, I will visit my paternal grandmother on this day along with all my aunts and uncles. And every year, without fail, Ah Ma will say, "Ji Kor si siang? Orh! Ah Fen ah! Ani dua han liao ah! Zou gang liao buay? Ti si ai gao yin?" (Who is this? Orh! Ah Fen ah! Grow so big liao ah? Working already? When getting married?)
And mother will say, "Gao si mi yin? Ba lu zou gang nia, ah buay tan lui buay sai gao yin! (What married? Just started work only, haven't earn enough money cannot get married!)
Then my relatives will start laughing and start commenting and how much I've changed physically over the year and ask me how's work etc. I really wonder if they're genuinely concerned or just creating conversation.

Anyway, as usual, there will be good food here followed by Blackjack and then to my 4th uncle's house with steamboat dinner and Mahjong + Blackjack.

There will be two mahjong cliques, those above 40, and those below, which I fall in. So the cousins and I, aka the amateur mahjong players will "open" our own table and play mahjong S-L-O-W-L-Y. But still, the money went into my pocket so it still makes me a happy rat in this piggy year!

Do you know?

Good Luck

Opening windows and/or doors is considered to 'bring in' the good luck of the new year.
Switching on the lights for the night is considered good luck to 'scare away' ghosts and spirits of misfortune that may compromise the luck and fortune of the new year.
Candy is eaten to ensure the consumer a "sweet" year.
It is important to have the house completely clean from top to bottom before New Year's Day for good luck in the coming year. (however, as explained below, cleaning the house after New Year's Day is frowned upon)
Some believe that what happens on the first day of the new year reflects the rest of the year to come. Asians will often gamble at the beginning of the year, hoping to get luck and prosperity.
Wearing a new pair of slippers that is bought before the new year, because it means to step on the people who gossip about you.

Bad Luck

Buying a pair of shoes is considered bad luck amongst some Chinese. The word "shoes" is a homophone for the word for "rough" in Cantonese.
A hair-cut is considered bad luck. The word "hair" is a homophone for the word for "prosperity". Thus "cutting hair" could be perceived as "cutting away your prosperity" in Cantonese.

Washing of your hair is also considered to be washing away one's own luck (although mostly hygenic concerns take precedence over this tradition)

Sweeping the floor is usually forbidden on the first day, as it will sweep away the good fortune and luck for the new year.

Talking about death is inappropriate for the first few days of Chinese New Year, as it is considered inauspicious as well.

Buying books is bad luck because the word for "book" is a homonym to the word "lose"

Buying a pair of pants is considered bad luck. The word "pants" is a homophone for the word for "bitter" in Cantonese. (Although some perceive it to be positive, as the word 'pants' in Cantonese is also a homophone for the word for "wealth".)

2007-02-25T23:33:00.000+08:00

~Happy Lunar New Year~
Part 1

The Reunion Dinner on Chu Xi Ye

At Chinese New Year, a reunion dinner is held on New Year's Eve (Chu Xi Ye) where members of the family, near and far, get together for celebration. The New Year's Eve dinner is very large and traditionally includes chicken. Fish (魚, yú) is included, but not eaten up completely (and the remaining stored overnight), as the Chinese phrase 年年有魚/餘; (nián nián yǒu yú, or "every year there is fish/leftover") is a homophone for phrases which could mean "be blessed every year" or "have profit every year", since "yú" is also the pronunciation for "profit". A type of black hair-like algae, pronounced "fat choy" in Cantonese, is also featured in many dishes since its name sounds similar to "prosperity". The Hakka dialect group will serve "kiu nyuk" 扣肉 and "ngiong tiu fu" 釀豆腐. Because the things sound alike, the belief is that having one will lead to the other, like the old child's aphorism "step on a crack, break your mother's back".Buddha's Delight ( 罗汉斋 ;luohan zhai), an elaborate vegetatian dish traditionally comprising 18 ingredients, is sometimes served by Chinese families on the eve and the first day of the New Year. Most Northerners serve dumplings as the main dish in this festive season and many Chinese around the world do the same. It is believed that dumplings (餃子; jiaozi) resemble ancient Chinese gold ingots ( 金元寶; jin yuan bao)

For some families such as mine, this sumptous feast is the combined effort of "women power". My mum and aunts would start preparing at late afternoon and take about three hours to complete the cooking before dinner is served.

Of course, many families these days also choose the more convenient option of dining at restaurants.

Do you know?

1. Red packets for the immediate family are sometimes distributed during the reunion dinner. These packets often contain money in certain numbers that reflect good luck and honorability. Traditionally, red packets (Cantonese: lai shi or lai see) (利是, 利市 or 利事); (Mandarin: 'hóng bāo' (紅包); Hokkien: 'ang pow' ;Hakka: 'fung bao'; are passed out during the Chinese New Year's celebrations, from married couples or the elderly to unmarried juniors. It is common for adults to give red packets to children. Red packets are also known as 压岁钱 (Ya Sui Qian, which was evolved from 压祟钱, literally, the money used to suppress or put down the evil spirit ) during this period.
The red envelopes always contain money, usually varying from a couple of dollars to several hundred. The amount of money in the red packets should be of even numbers, as odd numbers are associated with cash given during funerals (白金 : Bai Jin). Since the number 4 is considered bad luck because the word for four is a homophone for death, money in the red envelopes never adds up to $4. However, the number 8 is considered lucky, and $8 is commonly found in the red envelopes.
Note: in this situation, odd and even numbers are determined by the first digit, rather than the last. Thirty and fifty, for example, are odd numbers, and are thus appropriate as funeral cash gifts. Having said that, it is also rather common and quite acceptable to have cash gifts in a red packet using a single bank note - e.g. ten or fifty dollar bills are being used frequently.
The act of requesting for red packets is normally called (Mandarin): 討紅包, 要利是. (Cantonese):逗利是. A married person could not turn down such request as it means that this person would be "out of luck" in the new year (無利是)

2. Shou Sui
守岁;Shou Sui is when members of the family gather around throughout the night after the reunion dinner and reminisce about the year that has passed while welcoming the year that has arrived. Some believe that children who 守岁 (Shou Sui) will increase the longevity of the parents.
“一夜连双岁，五更分二年” means that the night of New Year's eve (which is also the morning of the first day of the New Year) is a night that links 2 years. 五更 (Wu Geng - a time period in Chinese time keeping roughly equivalent to 0300 - 0500 hrs) is the time that separates 2 years.

2007-02-17T00:14:00.000+08:00

St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

Valentine's Day 07: Kelly & Lester

2007-02-13T01:59:00.002+08:00

~In the Mood for CNY~

I was at Chinatown again today and I spent almost an hour walking around just to capture all these CNY scenes. It's really enjoyable despite the crowd. In fact, its the crowd that makes it so interesting. I can hear the new year songs everywhere. I feel like a child anxiously looking forward to the celebrations, so fascinated by these sights all over again. I miss this feeling and I'm savouring every moment of it, so much so I can almost taste the CNY.

2007-02-12T00:50:00.000+08:00

Pre-Chinese New Year

It's that time of the year again, the time that I enjoy and yet dread going to Chinatown. I like to soak up that CNY atmosphere because it really makes me feel so "Chinese" , so "Oriental".

So in the spirit of CNY, Hubby & I went around Chinatown and Clarke Quay and feasted our eyes on the new year scenes. We checked out the horoscopes and it seems like I'm in luck this year. Rats are of good fortune this year and I seriously hope my finances will improve as predicted.

Clarke Quay was quite a sight to behold. The night life was bustling with activites related to chinese culture. Once again, it is proven that Chinese are good with acrobatics as I stared in awe of the stunts the artists performed. There was also another artist who made human mud sculptures. It looked as real as those wax figurines in Madam Tussad's wax museum, just that it was made of mud.

In the meantime, Valentine's Day is on its way too and I'm really glad to receive my first V-day gift 2007 from my beloved sister.

To my dearest sisters Weini and Xiaoting: I thank you girls for being with me through the years, through my ups and downs and tolerating with my nonsense. Thank you for last night especially, for being so understanding towards me. I truly appreciate it! *MUACKS*

2007-02-04T22:57:00.000+08:00

Festivals & Traditions

Perhaps some of you may already know that I am a true blue Oriental/Chinese girl at heart. I've always been fascinated by the Chinese culture and perpetually grew up in a Chi-na environment. As my parents were both illiterate in English, they taught me Chinese poems,idioms and stories. From a tender age, I was in touch with many Chinese myths and legends of how Chinese festivals, traditions and practices came about. I was learning the "San Zi Jing" before I could read my ABCs!

"San Zi Jing" by the way, is a long scroll of different chinese morals written in syallables of threes, the most famous being its first two lines: Ren Zhi Chu, Xing Ben Shan. It is a Confucian teaching of his belief that humans are kind by nature.

I am glad that I still continue my pursuit of learning the Chinese culture till today. Reading Chinese literature works remains a passion of mine, much of which is influenced by the fact that I spent my secondary school and junior college days studying Chinese literature, a subject which I took with great interest. I still find reading Chinese newspapers as interesting as reading TODAY.

Sadly in today's urban society, much of the rich Chinese culture is lost in local Chinese youths. Most of us are not enriched with the knowledge of our rich heritage, some can't even speak proper Chinese, a fact which saddens me.

Nonetheless, I still take great joy is watching and participating in anything related to my rich heritage, especially when it comes to celebrations. Celebrating Chinese festivals was a grand affair when I was young, all my aunts, uncles and cousins would gather together at my grandmother's house to do the necessary preparations.

My office happens to be situated opposite a Chinese temple and I was pleasantly shocked to see the commotion when I headed to work one day. It seems that the temple is celebrating its birthday and devotees are busy thanking the gods. Such an event naturally calls for elaborate celebrations and I spent some time exploring the sights of the temple. Here are some for you to enjoy.

Looking forward to CNY,
Proud to be a Chinese Girl

2007-01-30T00:59:00.000+08:00

~Maximed: Feb 2007~

Yes, I shared a bit of my bedroom and things I like in Maxim. I received both nice and not-so-nice comments about it.

I wonder, if the exact article had appeared in any other magazine such as CLEO, 8 Days or LIME, would I have received all that comments? I don't think its fair for anyone to judge me with their limited understanding about me, much less based on the magazine I have appeared in. I had enjoyed the photoshoot and am pleased with the outcome. Everything was done tastefully.

It takes a certain amount of courage for any girl in bikini/lingerie to pose confidently in front of a camera. And I certainly don't think that any girl who appears sexy in a men's magazine, should be belittled or disrespected in any manner. It is the reader's mind that is blinded with his/her own lust/misconceptions. And that should not determine the model's character or personality. Just because a girl is sexily dressed, it doesn't mean you can molest her; just because being a prostitute is a sexual occupation doesn't mean that its fine for her to be raped as well.

I just hope that someday girls will be able flaunt their sexiness without worrying about negative stereotypes, that society will be civilised enough to appreciate the beauty of a sexy girl in a tasteful manner with an open mind. Or at least, not to be unduly critical of sexy girls in sexy pictures.

2007-01-29T01:46:00.000+08:00

~A New Life~

It was really rather overwhelming when I saw this picture 'cos it simply felt so real. It's an ultrasound scan of my colleague's baby girl-to-be. As the picture clearly shows the baby's head, hands and feet, I can't help but feel happy for my colleague.

I'm sure most of us have seen such a picture on tv, in books, on the net before, but to actually hold the ultrasound picture this close, is something quite different. I can almost imagine what it feels like to have a life in your tummy.

Life is an amazing thing, yet ironically, it can be so tiring that people seek death. 22 years ago, I probably looked exactly like that picture. In these 22 years, have I lived beautifully? Have I lived such that I brought joy to others and myself? Or have I spent more time in sorrow, bringing unhappiness to people? Have I made the pain that my mum suffered during that 9 months worthwhile?

Someday, I hope to have a picture of my own tummy like that too. A picture taken in the presence of the one who shares a part in it, the one who I will spend the rest of my life loving, the one who will grow old with me....

And that the lil' one will do me and him proud...

2007-01-22T22:33:00.000+08:00

~Nohohons~

I've finally managed to collect all 8 of the mini Nohohons! I have spent lots of one-dollars at various capsule machines in the east and town, just to collect them all. I almost got tricked into spending more $1s 'cos the yellow and orange one was so alike! But anyway, looking at their smiley faces somehow destress me. The one next to the blue one even glows in the dark! They just look so adorable and peaceful.

These Nohohons probably look familiar to you as their cousin, the Hidamari No Tami is a hit with local toy stores. Below is one of it.

I did a search about the Nohohons and here's what I got:

Nohohon is a fist sized bobble head figurine made by the Japanese toy company Tomy. They are distinguished by a large spherical head with smiley mouth and dot eyes. Unlike traditional bobble head dolls that bobble when poked or moved, Nohohons are powered by a small solar panel. As light shines on them, they gently sway their heads until the light source is removed. The primary function of the dolls is to relieve stress from its viewer. This makes them especially popular as desk nik-naks and in offices.
The name Nohohon comes from being part of a group called Nohohon Zoku (Translated meaning nonchalant family.) There are three different types of Nohohons: Hidamari No Tami (Sunny People) have the ability to hold a business card sized piece of paper. The second type make soothing nature sounds such as waves or wind. The third, Hanauta No Tami (Humming People) are able to sing and dance when operating.

The ones I got can't do any of the above, but they're cute enough to make me happy, especially since most of them were turned out of the capsule machine with my "life-sized Nohohon". *winks*

For those alike me who can't get enough of this amazing little toy, here's some links for more information about them.

http://nohohonworld.over-blog.com/photo-113272-150055_jpg.html
http://www.quantumfire.net/nohohon/
http://www.akadot.com/article.php?a=45

I now officially proclaim myself a Nohohon fan!

2007-01-22T22:07:00.000+08:00

Calamity Kelly

I have no idea why but it seems that (freak) accidents are particularly attracted to me. I guess its probably 'cos I have poor eye-hand/leg coordination and lousy motor skills. I didn't play enough Lego / "Fit-the pieces" kind of game when I was young, I suppose. I trip over wires, fall off chairs, hit my head on the cab while trying to board it, slip off the stairs, walk into doors/pillars, you get the drift. Such things happen at least once a day to me. Today was lucky, but I had the disgusting experience of stepping on a lizard and unfortunately, killing it. Just a few days ago, I was stepping on millipedes. Sighz. I should mourn.

Anyway, I got that sprained right ankle about two weeks back when I fell off the office stairs and then my flat's stairs again the next morning. It didn't really swell up but it hurts when I try to arch my feet backwards. The chinese physician downstairs said that I probably pulled a muscle at the back of my ankle, so she gave me a good (painful) massage, stuck "ko-yok" on it and bandaged it up. The most troublesome thing was to keep it dry while bathing. To make matters worst, it had been raining the past few days and I really did consider "water-proofing" it by walking around with a plastic bag on the right foot.

The good thing? I get to wear my birkies to work plus, I get piggy-backed by my most willing escort. ;) So it ain't that bad, really.

2007-01-21T01:17:00.001+08:00

Enjoying Jan 2007

I haven't had the time to blog much for the past week, especially since work is getting more challenging by the day. Thank goodness I always manage to find ways to unwind with my loved one and of cos' other great company.

For the past week, I've been to:
-Tampines Ikea
The place is HUGE and I really enjoyed making myself at home there. *winks*

- Johor Bahru
It was an enjoyable trip with great food and company. I bought a pair of really nice shoes and got the "haircut of my life" 'cos it took four hours of waiting! And well...it was an extremely special day by miracle of my momentary courage to do something really sweet for my loved one. =D

-Century Square
We caught "The Painted Veil". Nice show with some real purpose that reflected some issues to ponder about.

-Geylang
Yup, I just got back from there after a good supper of Tim Sum with laughter.

I shall let the pictures speak for themselves of the above. Enjoy and let's all look forward to the Chinese New Year soon!

2007-01-09T02:04:00.000+08:00

~Love Is~

I guess most of you probably know by now that "A Lot Like Love" is one of my all-time favourite movies. Imagine my ecstasy when I got this lovingly made poster which featured him and me as the lead cast!

Just that the title of this movie should be: Love Is...

There is nothing better than a perfectly good friendship...to begin a great romance.

2007-01-09T00:47:00.000+08:00

Celebrating New Year in the Heartland

Somewhere on the top floor of a HDB block, 1 Jan 2007 0000

2007 welcomed me with the prettiest sight, not 'cause I saw the ships on the sea fired the flares into the sky and floating down altogether...but because it was YOU who brought me to share such an amazing sight with me...

There were just the two of us, staring into the skies...2007 couldn't have started with a better taste.

2006-12-31T19:33:00.000+08:00

Ending off 2006 with a smile

It's been a wild year for me. Once again, I've led a year of dramatic twists & turns, drastic ups and downs and not forgetting lots of new experiences. I'm really glad I survived all of those as I believe that all those experiences have made me a better person at the end of the day. I've gained some new perspectives, been englightened on certain insights and set my foot down on one new resolution. Yup, just one, for a start. 'Cos its a first, and it's a huge challenge for me!

I guess as we all grow up, we start to consider more factors before making any decision. But sometimes, the more you think, the more you hesitate. The whole internal struggle with your own heart can be so tiring that it drains you of all your strength and courage such that you just feel like giving up. The longer you take to make that decision, the worse it gets, especially when it involves others.

For me, I believe in "The Moment". In life, there are certain moments when a certain look/word/sentence from that special someone gives you that moment of courage, of inspiration, of affirmation that makes you feel like the top of the world. Ride on it, 'cos such moments don't come often. It's such moments that gives you the spur to make the decision: to go for it or to let go.

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Xmas was great fun with my colleagues at Settlers Cafe. We all got high on the board games and gift exchange. PS: I received gifts for every single day of the Xmas week. I'm well loved! Hee~

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Went to Parco Bugis a few nights ago and they got this huge Soo Kee Diamond tree. The bright lights and glittery feeling simply lit my mood up, not to mention that I was there with a very special someone. =D

That's it for 2006, folks. Cheers to a great 2007!

Staying hopeful, sprightly & resolute,

Kelly

2006-12-06T00:28:00.000+08:00

The Simple Pleasures in Life

I spent a dollar today at the capsule station today to make myself happy...and it works.
Wow~ So worth it! I really enjoy turning the knob of the capsule station, its that few seconds of thrill and suspense of not knowing what you'll get that makes me open the capsule and peel off the wrapper so excitedly. The joy of seeing that toy I like in it, really puts a big smile on my face that might just last for the entire day.

Come to think of it, I've so many little toys and novel items that don't cost much, but each of them had made me smile. And they still make me smile when at times when I'm down occasionally. But really, it'd be great to have a capsule toy everyday for a daily dose of happiness. I hope I can bring/be the daily dose of happiness to my loved one too. And have my loved one be my daily dose of happiness too.

It doesn't cost much I guess..,a simple word / gesture can really warm someone's heart and I always remind myself never to belittle the outcome of a small effort.

There are many things in life that are beautiful, simple and sweet and they really bring out a smile from my heart. A tasty muffin, a child's bright smile, a flower in bloom, balloon art, a lil tumble-tot, a hand puppet, a mouthful of ice cream...U just need to learn to appreciate such simple pleasures in life and your day might just become easier to bear.

2006-11-28T00:41:00.000+08:00

Rainy Days

I have a love-hate relationship with rainy days. They make me more emotional and sensitive.

They make me want to:

-Cuddle up in bed with my loved one
-Drink Tea Latte/warm Chocolate with a good book in a nice cafe
-Eat steamboat
-Have a luxurious bath in a nice bathtub
-Listen to jazz and do slow dance with my loved one
-Write/read poetry
-Look out in the streets and count umbrellas
-Draw on the window panes with my finger
-Build a lil shelter for the stranded kitties and pups
-Dance in the rain
-Wear a raincoat and rubber boots and jump into puddles
-See the rainbow and new life after the rain

They make me think about the times:

-I shared an umbrella with a special someone
-I shared an icecream and cup noodles by the roadside with a special someone
-I got scared when I was in an aeroplane in the rain
-I hid in my blanket, praying the thunder would go away
-I was cold,hungry,tired,injured and drenched with no one to turn to for help
-I would brave the rain, just to get something for a special someone
-I walked home in the rain, just to hide my tears
-I was at the beach, all ready to have fun, only to have the rain spoilt it all
-I slept in the tent and awoke to find earthworms next to me

Rain rain go away~ Come again another day~ Little children want to play~

Rain...Feel it on my fingertips...Hear it on the windowpane...

2006-11-20T20:29:00.000+08:00

A LoT LiKe LoVe

-There's nothing better than a great romance...to ruin a perfectly good friendship.-

There's a thin line between what's love and what's "A Lot Like Love". Could what's A Lot Like Love become/be Love? Or would it just remain as it is? Or maybe its just a temporary crush? Pehaps its how you handle that "A Lot Like Love" feeling that decides what it becomes.

I love the movie and I couldn't agree more with the truth of that tagline. Are we willing to risk the perfectly good friendship for that great romance which might just be surreal?Or nothing more than just a great romance to remember?
Will I/you be brave enough to make the decision from the heart?And stick by it? Or am I just carried away by the whirlwind of all this? Is this really fate?

It took Emily and Oliver six years (of hi-s and byes) to realise what was A Lot Like Love/chemistry between them is Love. How long will I take? Will I still be in time by then?

2006-11-19T18:33:00.000+08:00

Why is it that whenever feelings are concerned, its so hard to come to a choice?
I'm not sure if I'm making the correct decision but I just feel like it...
But if the choice I make hurts someone, is it justifiable? And I know the longer I take to make the choice, the harder it gets, the more it hurts.
I may have already decided but I'm so afraid to carry out the decision 'cos I'm not sure if I can face the consequences, the repercussions. And my fear/lack of courage is stopping me. Sorry, but I'm being instinctively selfish 'cos its my only way of self defence.

感情的付出不是真心就会有结果...

2006-11-18T01:34:00.000+08:00

Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed, it's so hard to stand my ground when I'm so afraid...

When I'm safe in my room, I tend to dream of a place where nothing is harder than it seems...where no one ever wants or bothers to explain of the heartache life can bring and what it means,where I can be sure and certain of what I face.

But because I've seen the inconstance of people around me and in me, I fear...How do I trust? Where can I find my faith when I don't even have faith in myself?
Forever is a such a profound word that few can understand, including myself. But when I said those words, I meant it...I still do...but I'm not sure how long my words can last. I know that everyone means what they say when they said it. Its just that nobody can promise or ensure that what they say will last.

2006-11-15T23:30:00.000+08:00

My Two Days in NeverLand

The past two days were considerably the happiest I had in a long time. I was surrounded with children and youth, their laughter invited me to join in the fun. I felt like a child all over again...

I saw the children presenting the best side of themselves to guests and visitors. They are unaware of their own potential but I could feel their pride and excitement as they presented their works, as they performed on stage with such enthusiasm in their colourful costumes, as they played the games and laughed heartily, as they roamed around with curiosity, exploring every nook and cranny of the exhibits.

I admire their carefree spirit, to be truly express themselves even when in unfamiliar surroundings. The sparkle in their eyes was one of innocence and true bliss.

These children are my Peter Pan(s), my adoration.

2006-11-08T00:17:00.000+08:00

Peter Pan, Doraemon, Where Are You??

Dear Peter Pan & Doraemon,

I know both of you must be good friends and I also know both of you are nice fellows, so please appear in my life and grant me my wishes:

1. Please bring me to NeverLand
2. Please have a big beautiful carousel, a starry lited ferris wheel, a windmill, a playground with merry-go-round and a swing under an apple tree; I know Doraemon can take this from his magic pocket right?

Oh ya, having music i.e Pacabel Canon would be great as well.

Heez, dats all! Thanks a million!

XOXO,
Kelly
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PS: Im just in one of my crazy moods.

2006-10-07T04:36:00.000+08:00

The Superficiality of Humanity

Humane- adjective1. characterised by tenderness, compassion and sympathy for people and animals, esp. for the suffering or distressed

Humanity-noun1. The quality of being humane ;kindness;benevolence

Frankly speaking, how many of us fall into the above definitions? Most urban dwellers are so caught up by the bread & butter of life to bother, or worst still, living in a self-created illusionory world.

I often reflect. Have my existence made the world a better place? Have I contributed in any way in improving some other people's life?
Sometimes when I look at models, celebrities, magazines, beauty products etc, I really think its very senseless and superficial. There are people in the world suffering in poverty, dying ofdiseases, struggling to survive and here we are going "Wow" over the latest Winter fashion, spending money and time on cosmetics which by the way, "took years of research, has created a revolution in the beauty industry and taken the world by storm etc etc".

Some people spend their lives donning themselves with the most fashionable gear, hanging out with "good-looking people" only, going to the most happening parties, and have the reputation of being a HOT chick/hunk and then..?
I used to look forward to such a "high-flying" life 'cos I thought it was so glamourous. I met some people who really lived life like that. I din't admire them nor did I envy them. For me, it was hard to even respect some of them. Why? 'Cos when I talk to them, I find them so superficial, so caught up with minute things that do not even add value to themselves as human beings.
Im not saying they're inhumane.

Its just that there's nothing much humane about them. The glam, the style, not even the X-factor, can hide the lack of humanity in them.

2006-10-07T04:35:00.000+08:00

The Urban Rebel in Me

I was the always the goody-two-shoes back in school. A student leader with decent grades and well, enough true friends to help me out when I need some aid.
But frankly, I always had a rebellious streak in me. I knew there was more to life than studying,tv,boybands and hanging out at the mall. I want to know what life was about and to experience "life",I rebelled, broke rules and did crazy things which I never thought I had the courage to. My entire adolescene life became a drama serial and roller coaster ride.
I ran away from home, held multiple jobs and studied at the same time and had my parents pulling their hair. No, I wasn't the uncouth Ah Lian who hung out all day at Orchard puffing cigarettes in skimpy black tops. I don't have vulgarities flying out of my mouth nor did I get into fights.

I wasn't the girl my parents had hoped/expected me to me...
I was just the girl who wanted to do what she wanted to do.
I got into serious trouble with my impulsiveness and brashness.
I'm not smart but I'm not stupid either, having gone through my fair share of ups and downs.
And most importantly, I fell in love...got hurt real bad...hurt some others real bad.
Im still a risk-taker though...but when it comes to love...I think twice...
Cos I know what can seem so real, so true now, can become mere memories in a matter of weeks/months...

2006-10-07T04:33:00.000+08:00

献给金三顺:

我喜欢看你的故事,因为我从你身上看到我自己...
和你一样,我长普普通通,不文雅,不秀气,又粗鲁,说话总是大大声的...常常会因为自己的傻事,粗心,闹出笑话...
但我们并不好欺负,因为倔强不认输的个性,总会想法子挽回面子...虽然这样是有点幼稚...
恋爱总是会让我们做出一些自己都意想不到的事.爱情往往会在不知不觉中,悄悄地降临,而当你发现时,可能已经太迟了...
第一次看到男生不太顺眼...但渐渐的,就觉得还不错...关系慢慢变得有些暧昧...
会觉得自己的情绪都不在自己的控制中,很无奈,却又不想/无力挣脱.
现实敲响警钟时,原来做了一场轰轰烈烈的梦..

2006-10-07T04:32:00.000+08:00

Getting a Grip of Life

Its been seven months since I last blogged, that's as long as the time I've been out of the clubbing scene. (Any takers here?)
So much has happened in the past months that I hardly have time to truly reflect and revel in them. Some "first-time"s were lost, some I told myself would be the last(hopefully), some "lost and found"s (not necessarily something to be glad about)...

I've changed so much that I hardly believe that I'm the same person who returned from US in January. Most of me for the better, or so I believe. It's scary to realise that people (including myself) can just change so quickly. To a certain extent, its saddening. It challenges some truths, some "should be-s" that I've always believed in. And its disappointing to know that only a minority adhere by the "truth".

But oh well...memories are really JUST MEMORIES...
I can only do my best to not tarnish it by pretending to be suave and exit gracefully...

2006-01-27T01:19:00.000+08:00

Spring Cleaning

With just a few days left to Chinese New Year, I gathered that I shall stop procrasinating any longer and clean up the rest of my room. Mum had cleared a fair bit for me already and I managed to clear out my wardrobe and dressing table earlier last week.

Its an annual affair for me to run through all the knick-knacks I've collected over the years. Being the sentimental me, I can never bear to throw away much of them and I always get nostalgic looking at my own "garung guni" collection. All the small gifts, cards, letters and even receipts and wrapping papers simply takes me for a walk down memory lane. And amazingly, I can actually recall who the gifts were from and on what occasion they were given to me, by simply looking at the wrapping paper!(Unfortunately I never manage to pull such a feat during examinations.)

My facial expression varied as bits and pieces of memory flashed through my mind. The paper box of the first toy he gave me, the wrinkled and yellow pink piggies wrapping paper which he used to wrap (his 1st attempt at wrapping a gift) our first anniversary gift, the receipt of the first belt I bought for him, my primary school pencil case, my first teachers' day card from my tuition kid....

A friend once told me that all these stuff should be discarded, all those that can't/would not be discarded are already stored in the heart. Memories are not susceptible to spring cleaning.

But I guess I'll just keep all those knick knacks for perhaps...another year...

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My lovely room is spick and span now, and I'm most proud of it, especially of the accomplishment below. Heez~

2006-01-25T13:35:00.000+08:00

Me and the much coveted Fiat Punto

So even if I dont get to be the lucky owner of this 4-wheeler, at least I got the chance to pose with it! PS: I really like this yellow one =)

2006-01-16T14:22:00.000+08:00

FHM TOP 100 GIRL NEXT DOOR

~VOTE FOR ME~

What It Means to be in FHM Top 100 Girl Next Door 2006:

I am competing against other 99 gorgeous girls for the top prize of a car -a FIAT PUNTO and $10,000 cash!
I will first need your vote(s) to make it to the Top 20 next month.
I need you to key this in your mobile: FHM33 and send it to 73888. Example: FHM33 John Lee S7654321A. (Each sms costs $0.20.)
I will be at Caltex House (Raffles Place) this coming Thurs and Fri (19-20/1) from 11am-2pm with the other girls to do promotions for the FHM Girl Next Door 2006 event. (Do feel free to come down for an eye feast and drool your lunch away!)

So peeps, please show me some love and lend me your support by voting for me k! =)

PS: Check out the Feb issue of FHM/stay tuned to my blog for more details.

Lotsa Lurve (*Flashes Girl Next Door Smile*),

Kelly =*)

2006-01-12T14:28:00.000+08:00

Homeward Bound

It sure feels good to be back in Singapore. The 28 hour flight home is an ordeal with an 18-hour stopover at L.A and a 2hour stopover at Narita Airport (Tokyo), during which I made good use of the time exploring the airports. The L.A one had nothing much but Narita Airport was definitely an interesting place to explore.

Part 1: Hello Kitty Galore

Frankly, Im not a fan of Hello Kitty but I do find the Hello Kitty novelties sold at Narita rather cute, especially the snacks.

The entire Hello Kitty family faces on butter cookies. And it does come in that pretty box as well.
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Honey Flavoured Sponge Cakes
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More Sponge Cakes...
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Chocolates...Can you bear to eat them?
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Can you guess what are these?

~~Hello Kitty Cosmetics~~
Don't they look like stationery to you?

So much for all that Hello Kitty stuff, hope I didn't suffocate you with that overdose of Hello Kitty merchandise. I've seen Hello Kitty cosmetics in Singapore actually but I think they are more expensive. The Japanese are really good at packaging their products. These Hello Kitty cosmetics are just a classic example. I'm sure they appeal to the children and all the Hello Kitty fans. I for one however, would not advise buying them for personal use, maybe just as collectibles.

Well, that's all for now,folks. Stay tuned for more interesting discoveries of Narita Airport. =)

2006-01-02T11:08:00.000+08:00

HaPpY nEw YeAr 2006~

This is my first new year away from home and it sure feels different. I went to Bricktown with my new bunkmates last night for the countdown. We chilled out at this pub called Drinkz. The cover was 10USD and it came along with some food. Alcohol here is pretty cheap;a bottle of Heineken cost about 2.50USD.

Apparently in America, it seems to be tradition for every state to light fireworks to celebrate new year every year, and they start setting them off at bout 1140pm. The ones we saw last night were beautiful and they lasted for about 15minutes after the clock struck 12. I just wished my loved one(s) were here to share that spectacular sight with me.

Bricktown is equivalent to the Orchard in Singapore. There are 3 clubs there, of which I'v only been to one called the "Wild Coconut" about 2weeks ago. The DJ was black, so RnB was on the entire night! My classmates and I really enjoyed ourselves especially since there were about 30 of us there. The whole dance floor was ours.

CityWalk is the most happening club there. But the thing with clubs here is that they have a really messed up "entrance system". Firstly, sneakers are prohibited in these clubs. My friend once had to pay $5USD extra to get in. (By the way, the cover charge is about USD$8-10.) It doesnt always happen though, sometimes they just reject you flat. Secondly, these Americans have a warped definition of IDs for admittance into the club. I couldnt get in with my International student I.D (it has my birthdate and photo on it) because he said there was a possibility that I could be a minor just because it was a student I.D. The stupid thing is I once loaned my International student I.D to another classmate of mine here and she got in with it even though we look nothing like twins. (These Caucasians cannot tell one Asian from another Asian.)
The second time I went CityWalk with my friends, she couldnt get in with her Singapore I.C!The bouncer said that we needed a "state I.D" to verify our status. And I was like, "We're not local.We're tourists. How are we going to get a state I.D?" And the bouncer just said, "I know. But you still need a state I.D to enter." -.- I wonder if it is really the culture difference or is it that they cannot recognise the words and important data stated on our I.Cs. These Americans have no idea of the significance of our I.C of the Republic of Singapore, and much less respect for us.

I am disgusted/disappointed that the world is led by this "super power" whereby most of its citizens probably do not know where Singapore is and much less of our significance in Asia. (They probably think that its somewhere in China and that we live in trees.) Sighz~
What a way to start off 2006...

In hope of a new start,
Sg Lian

2005-12-25T04:18:00.000+08:00

In awe of The Wichita Mountains...

Visiting the Wichitas was such an enriching experience...As you can see from the above pic which was taken at the mountain peak, the view there is absolutely breathtaking...Neva in my entire life have I seen such awesome scenery...

The Wichitas has its own wildlife refuge as well. Cute Prairie dogs burying holes,bisons, deers and elks grazing in open plains...birds and insects chirping....there was juz so much to see...If I could I would really like to return to this place again for a camping trip to experience and discover more wonders of this beautiful place.

It jz makes me realise how minute humans are in these vast terrains of nature...how foolish we are to be so caught up in our mundane daily struggles when nature has incurred much greater losses due to Man's activities for our selfish motives as we gradually erode its artistry and grace away... =(

The beauty of nature is not subjected to the eyes of the beholder...
To all who has laid eyes and witnessed the greatness of it, its beauty is timeless...

Merry Xmas,
Nature Convert

2005-12-22T14:04:00.000+08:00

Kelly the Environmentalist~

Environmental Science is the topic of my module this week and it has once again roused da "nature lover" in me which made me study geography back in sec sch. I really like studyin bout our Mother Earth actually cos its really amazing to learn bout how the ecosystem works, why volcanoes erupt, how energy is harnessed etc.

We've touched on corals, fossils, trees, water this week and I actually got to observe some real fossils in school. The above pic was taken on Tues at West Elm Creek which is a stream my school has adopted to do water quality checks. The view there is beautiful with da snow falling and water running. There are dams built by beavers and fishes swimming about....it jz makes me feel so in touch with nature.

The stream runs juz below a road so we jz had to climb over the railing onto the rocks to access the stream where we collected data and samples of the stream water back to school for water quality evaluation...and we did all tis in the snow...after which all of us engaged in a snow fight on the wide road and emerged wet n laughing..it was so fun dat even our lecturer joined in!

Did I mention that Oklahoma is an agricultural state? Everyday on the bus as I pass by houses, many of them have their own farms. I've seen horses running freely and even rabbits hoping around in my hotel! There's a good deal of wild dogs, cows and deers too when I was at the Creek. The only bad thing bout snow is that its freezing cold and the ground is slippery...I've slipped quite a few times oredi >.<

I'll be headin to Mount Witchia in the morning tomoro to experience more wonders of Mother Nature...Heez >.<

Signin off,
The Au Naturale Lian =P

2005-12-20T11:09:00.000+08:00

Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow~

Yippie~ For da first time in my life, I saw snow falling right in front of my eyes and its such a wonderful(not to mention freezing) experience! Snow landing on my coat, my shoes, my glasses, da road, da cars, da window panes...it felt a lil magical to c da snow land on my gloved hands in fact. I jz wish I could share tis beautiful sight with my loved one(s)....

Everythin was juz white...it almost looked like Wonderland....my classmates had fun engaging in a mini snow fight as we were all so excited over seeing the snow falling on our noses....all our noses turned red like Rudolph and "smoke" was comin outta our mouth...Heez~

Guess I wun have to juz dream of a white christmas this year... =)

Feeling Snowy,
Spunky Lian

2005-12-19T10:51:00.000+08:00

1 min to air...30 secs...15 secs...10,9,8,7,6,5....Roll Record!

Yupz dats me in the control room of my sch's studio where we did our TV production module which was really interesting. It was super shiong but I really learnt alot as I tried out all da
different TV crew roles such as talent, director, cameraman, floor manager, audio, VTR ,graphics,technical director and assistant director.

We also went to the Oklahoman (Oklahoma's news publishing house) where I saw how newspapers were printed. Their office building is super cool with a personal gym, carpark and a lounge area. The view from their reporter's office overlooks the suburban and their own garden with a lake and its on da 17th floor which makes da view really breathtaking.
Their warehouse is HUGE with hundreds of rolls of paper all stacked up,each roll of paper is bout 2m tall weighing more than 50kg,which means one roll of them is enough to squash us to death. Their ink factory is giantic as well, each ink tub is almost a quarter of an adult size swimming pool, only much deeper to the extent dat one could drown in them.

Going to Oklahoma's Channel 5 TV station was quite an experience as well. I got to watch how a live newscast was run with all the TV monitors and cameras which kinda 'wowed' me. Learning how much it takes to run a show well really made me impressed with all the crew involved in producing it. The newscasters and production crew were so experienced and professional as they shared their knowledge with us all. Of cos I took lotsa pics which I will soon try to upload to a flickr account.

Lotsa other interesting stuff has also happened this past week. 40 of us here living together really 'reveals da true colours' (which we neva knew) of some people and 'interesting stories' started flying around. Of cos we all partied hard together as well...heez~ I shall try to share more details da next time.

I really really miz home actually though Im enjoying myself here with my frenz...but anyway im 1/5 on my way to home oredi...

Missing all in SG,

LiAn wIf da Spunk

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