Year 2010 is ending sooner than I thought. Just like that, time catches up with us. I thought it’s a rather good time and ‘excuse’ for me to reflect on this year and as I do, read up my blog post of the past near one year, I realized it had been a fruitful year. A few milestone reached which probably contribute to a good conclusion to the year.
As I reflect on, I'll summarise this year based on the 7 'wonders', like how I attempted to last year back in 2009, namely:-
- To See
- To Hear
- To Touch
- To Taste
- To Feel
- To Laugh
- To Love
To See
The world - I’ve made a record number of trip once again this year as I’ve traveled to several countries for the first time. Sahoro, Taipei, Penang, Korea, Batu Pahat, Bintan and Batam. One of my greatest wish in my life, is to see the world, to see the culture of others, to experience their living, to eat their food and lots more. Sad to say, the global world today is going through a common globalization with the need to progress, causing the authenticity to decrease. Nevertheless, I’m privileged enough to have travel to the above mentioned places with many of my loved ones. The braised meat rice in Taipei, the oyster omelette from Penang, the pure white snow in Sahoro, the raging cold in Korea, the authentic olden lives in Batu Pahat, the serene Bintan and lastly, the Kumpung Batam, I must say, I’ve been lucky to see what I’ve seen.
Myself - I’ve at the same time, seen myself growing up. For the first time since entering into 20s, I see myself as an older person. I’m starting to feel the pressure of being 25 years old. It’s no longer like the yester-years where I am still a small little boy with nothing to worry. Now, I spend what I earn. I save what I’m left. I’m finally graduated after years of studies which sees my parents and the girl coming together to witness this milestone, something I’m very proud of myself, and I think it’s high time I move on from where I am now.
To Hear
Them ‘LIVE’ – Music has always been a very part of me. I’ve watched a few concerts this year and I must say it’s all money well spent. Muse, MayDay are just the mere few I’ve been, yet it cast such a great impression for me and it’s still staying as a memory so wonderful to me. Please please pleasem bring Nickelback, Greenday and The Killers here next year, I’m dying to see them. I’m still eagerly waiting to find out what’s the standup line for the Big Night Out next year.
Wedding bells are ringing – Friends around me are starting to get married and I’m attending more wedding dinner and ceremony as days pass. It dawned on me that being 25 years old is no joke, especially when you are attached. Anyway, I’m happy for friends who got married this very year, my closest classmate who got married with his wife, my girlfriend’s friend who got married and we had to travel to Malaysia for their wedding dinner (something so so interesting) and not forgetting my colleagues and all, are in their 20s. Oh gosh.
To Touch
Our hearts – I would like to make a dedication to my beloved pets – my beloved hamsters. Miu Miu, who had passed away long ago, was finally joined by Shoobing late this year. The fun, the joy, the happiness they brought us, is something we will never forget. Never mind the tears that following after their demise, because they’ll always stay in our heart always.
To Taste
Despair – The last time I felt this turmoil was back in Year 2006 when I failed my driving umpteen times. The tremendous pressure was not to be taken lightly and it mounts on it. Yet again this year, I’m forced to go through this again. I narrowly failed my final paper, one which determines my graduation and that got me into despair. It’s so hard to pick myself up after so much effort being put in. Imagine having to fall when you are near the peak. Pain, pure pain. BUT, I’m glad for all the support I got from my loved ones that gave me the strength to carry on, and finally…..I did it.
To Feel
World Cup @ South Africa. I'm glad it happened this very year. Subscription fees has gone way up but that did not stop me from watching the matches. I'm glad to have hung out with friends over that span of one month. Watching those matches @ Hooters, Mac, Pubs, Bars etc all just summarise. All my money eventually went to those restaurant outlets, pubs and bars and of course, Singapore Pools. Argentina's loss was a total humiliation but nevertheless, Spain managed to revenge. The whole excitement and togetherness from this World Cup could possibly make this the best world cup ever, in my entire life.
To Laugh
To Laugh. I realised how important it is to just laugh. Going through the woes this year, makes me realise laughing is really no laughing matter. Whether one moves on or not, it's all in the mind. Being positive and to laugh things off, is probably an essential part of my life already. Taking things seriously yet at the same time, with a light-hearted mind definitely helps. Like I've said again, nobody dies from positivity anyway.
To Love
I fell in love and got together with a long time friend of mine. Very unexpectedly but blissful ever since (quoted from the girl). She made me believe in LOVE again and it's indeed truth as it brings back the saying, 爱与被爱是幸福的.
No new year resolutions because deep in me, I still believe one should just take one step at a time, come what may. I've counted my blessings and I'm thankful to all who have walked through this wonderful year with me, making this moment a possible one.
Have a Happy New Year and may we bid goodbye to 2010 with good memories and welcome 2011 with positivity. HUAT AH!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
안녕하세요 (An nyoung ha seh yo)
In few hours time, I'm going to fly 6 hours to South Korea with much uncertainty - the terrifying weather (at least it's very terrifying to someone who's so afraid of cold like me), the environment, the language, the culture, the place, the tour guide, the tension between the two Koreas. But whatever it is, let this be a peaceful and good one, before I happily reach back to this Hot Hot Singapore for my festive seasons of joy!
Come to think of it, it's nearly 40 degree celcius difference between the two lands..Brrr...can't imagine the -11 Degree Calcius there...God Bless.
Come to think of it, it's nearly 40 degree celcius difference between the two lands..Brrr...can't imagine the -11 Degree Calcius there...God Bless.
Sunday, December 05, 2010
I'm Lucky
I'm lucky to have and be with who I'm blessed with. They always say, it take years to bond a relationship, but all you need is for that mere few minutes to destroy what was built over the years.
We don't get to choose our parents, neither do we get to choose our siblings as well. That could be possibly the best thing on Earth. I owe it to them to where I am today.
My mum was definitely the silent pillar behind me. Always supportive, motivating and concerning over me. Her shower of concern towards me, expressiveness of naggy-ness as well as unconditional effort and love is there. Seriously, to think that I could still make her sad at times. I realized that she finally accepted the fact that her son could not spend as much as time with her anymore, unlike how when I'm young, I'm like a Mama's boy. Sticking with her 24/7 and any sight without her will send me tearing. This in fact is a joke still teased by my mother.
My dad was a stern figure. Not a man of much words. He gave me the support I most desperately need at unexpected moments. He's the man behind the entire family, keeping us intact and ensure both me and my Bro don't go astray. He used rewards to keep us motivated in our studies. Unfortunately, he has a son who doesn't like studying, and failing him when I was 15 years old but still, I'm glad on the day I stood on the stage with that Mortar Board on my head, he appeared the happiest man on Earth, I knew, he was proud of me.
My brother on the other hand, was the silent supporter. If anyone of you has a childhood sweetheart, I'll gladly deem my brother as one. He's the one who brought fun and love to my childhood, though fights, quarrels and of course from all the nitty gritty things. The growing up never seems boring with him around. We grew up learning from one another, fighting with each other, competing with each other and finally now that both of us has grown up (something my parents are very glad about), we led our very own lives, own directions but I must say our relationship is still going strong, in a very solemn way.
As the saying goes, 在家靠家人，在外靠朋友. Nothing can be more true that than. 知音能有几个? Not alot. I must say I've been fortunate though my life surrounded by true friends who has stood by me all along.
Primary school was a nightmare in school, pretty much due to the introvert me. I didn't understand how having friends really feels like. Secondary school life was instead, on the total opposite - it made me realize and understand the word 'friends'.
Best friend, there can only be one, if not, you can't really call it Best Friend. There's lots of reasons why it's best. The things both do, both crazy and wacky, the crap they've been though, the thought and memories that trails behind, yet follows silently. To me, best friend is one who never fails to send me 'goodluck' when I'm having exams, 'bon voyage' when I'm flying off, lending me his precious ears when I'm in need, standing by me when I'm falling, it's just as simple and yet as difficult as that. I'm indeed lucky to be fortunate to have such a best friend with me.
Of course, I'm blessed with alot of other good friends who've walked my life with me together. Unfortunately I've seen how friendship can fell apart just like that, and I seriously hope my turn will never come because I really do treasure all my friends, and I mean FRIENDS.
Last but not least, I must say I'm lucky to 'lost and have found'. I found this special person. The unconditional love. A good girlfriend isn't one who's there to praise how much you love her. A good girlfriend isn't one who always pretend to be nice just so you would love and dote on her more. A good girlfriend isn't one who demand you to spend every single minute and every single day with her. A good girlfriend isn't one who treats you nice just because she thinks you should do the same to her as well.
A good girlfriend is one who tells you off when you did something wrong and praise you when you did something right. A good girlfriend is one who nags at you and make sure you won't repeat your mistakes. A good girlfriend is one who remembers what you love to eat and would go all out and buy for you just because she knows you love it. A good girlfriend is one who does not matter if you don't have the time to spend with her because you have work to complete. A good girlfriend is one who gives yet does not expect anything in return. To me, my special someone made me realize what a good girlfriend should be, because she is.
So in life, it's not what you own, it's not what you don't have, it's not what you've achieve, it's not what you've done but it's who's with you when you're going through your ups and downs. I take this chance to thank you all for being there for me always, and deep inside my heart, although I know it is impossible, still, I hope for it...and that is...we can be together forever and ever....
We don't get to choose our parents, neither do we get to choose our siblings as well. That could be possibly the best thing on Earth. I owe it to them to where I am today.
My mum was definitely the silent pillar behind me. Always supportive, motivating and concerning over me. Her shower of concern towards me, expressiveness of naggy-ness as well as unconditional effort and love is there. Seriously, to think that I could still make her sad at times. I realized that she finally accepted the fact that her son could not spend as much as time with her anymore, unlike how when I'm young, I'm like a Mama's boy. Sticking with her 24/7 and any sight without her will send me tearing. This in fact is a joke still teased by my mother.
My dad was a stern figure. Not a man of much words. He gave me the support I most desperately need at unexpected moments. He's the man behind the entire family, keeping us intact and ensure both me and my Bro don't go astray. He used rewards to keep us motivated in our studies. Unfortunately, he has a son who doesn't like studying, and failing him when I was 15 years old but still, I'm glad on the day I stood on the stage with that Mortar Board on my head, he appeared the happiest man on Earth, I knew, he was proud of me.
My brother on the other hand, was the silent supporter. If anyone of you has a childhood sweetheart, I'll gladly deem my brother as one. He's the one who brought fun and love to my childhood, though fights, quarrels and of course from all the nitty gritty things. The growing up never seems boring with him around. We grew up learning from one another, fighting with each other, competing with each other and finally now that both of us has grown up (something my parents are very glad about), we led our very own lives, own directions but I must say our relationship is still going strong, in a very solemn way.
As the saying goes, 在家靠家人，在外靠朋友. Nothing can be more true that than. 知音能有几个? Not alot. I must say I've been fortunate though my life surrounded by true friends who has stood by me all along.
Primary school was a nightmare in school, pretty much due to the introvert me. I didn't understand how having friends really feels like. Secondary school life was instead, on the total opposite - it made me realize and understand the word 'friends'.
Best friend, there can only be one, if not, you can't really call it Best Friend. There's lots of reasons why it's best. The things both do, both crazy and wacky, the crap they've been though, the thought and memories that trails behind, yet follows silently. To me, best friend is one who never fails to send me 'goodluck' when I'm having exams, 'bon voyage' when I'm flying off, lending me his precious ears when I'm in need, standing by me when I'm falling, it's just as simple and yet as difficult as that. I'm indeed lucky to be fortunate to have such a best friend with me.
Of course, I'm blessed with alot of other good friends who've walked my life with me together. Unfortunately I've seen how friendship can fell apart just like that, and I seriously hope my turn will never come because I really do treasure all my friends, and I mean FRIENDS.
Last but not least, I must say I'm lucky to 'lost and have found'. I found this special person. The unconditional love. A good girlfriend isn't one who's there to praise how much you love her. A good girlfriend isn't one who always pretend to be nice just so you would love and dote on her more. A good girlfriend isn't one who demand you to spend every single minute and every single day with her. A good girlfriend isn't one who treats you nice just because she thinks you should do the same to her as well.
A good girlfriend is one who tells you off when you did something wrong and praise you when you did something right. A good girlfriend is one who nags at you and make sure you won't repeat your mistakes. A good girlfriend is one who remembers what you love to eat and would go all out and buy for you just because she knows you love it. A good girlfriend is one who does not matter if you don't have the time to spend with her because you have work to complete. A good girlfriend is one who gives yet does not expect anything in return. To me, my special someone made me realize what a good girlfriend should be, because she is.
So in life, it's not what you own, it's not what you don't have, it's not what you've achieve, it's not what you've done but it's who's with you when you're going through your ups and downs. I take this chance to thank you all for being there for me always, and deep inside my heart, although I know it is impossible, still, I hope for it...and that is...we can be together forever and ever....
