在2007年的最后一天里，你在做些什么？想些什么呢?
2007年的最后一天，如同往常一样。没有什么特别。但今日，我的心情与前几天的不一样。前一阵子的“怨气”已经随风而逝。没什么好怨的，没什么好气的。已经收拾好心情，准备在新的一年里冲刺。
老公原本想出去“走走”，可我不喜欢人挤人，结果他只好皱着眉头，随我回家。
待会儿，吃了晚餐后，我打算坐在沙发上，听着音乐，喝着绿茶，欣赏我家前面的“风景”。忙了一年，在最后的这一天，该是静下来的时候了......
Monday, December 31, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
"I am Legend"
Watched the movie " I am Legend" this afternoon.Left the cinema with a heavy heart.
Will Simth is a very good actor. Basically, it is a one-man show. He is able to portray the feelings of being the sole survivor very well-the feeling of loneliness,the hope of meeting other survivors etc. I shed a few tears when his dog -Sam died......
The reason why I left the cinema feeling down is because there is a possibility that such a plague might actually happen. Of course, the possibilty of human turning into vampires or monstors is low. However, millions of people might die. Think of the Ebola, Sars and bird flu. If these illnesses are to spread like wild fire, will the human race have a chance to "retaliate", to come up with a vaccine in a short time? Will it be like the Flu Epidemic that took place in 1918, where miliions died? ......
I could not help but wonder. Just the thought of it sends shivers down my spine. Human beings might actually be the ones that bring about the downfall of mankind. Moral of the story - Do not play GOD.
Will Simth is a very good actor. Basically, it is a one-man show. He is able to portray the feelings of being the sole survivor very well-the feeling of loneliness,the hope of meeting other survivors etc. I shed a few tears when his dog -Sam died......
The reason why I left the cinema feeling down is because there is a possibility that such a plague might actually happen. Of course, the possibilty of human turning into vampires or monstors is low. However, millions of people might die. Think of the Ebola, Sars and bird flu. If these illnesses are to spread like wild fire, will the human race have a chance to "retaliate", to come up with a vaccine in a short time? Will it be like the Flu Epidemic that took place in 1918, where miliions died? ......
I could not help but wonder. Just the thought of it sends shivers down my spine. Human beings might actually be the ones that bring about the downfall of mankind. Moral of the story - Do not play GOD.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Excuse me, are you a local ?
My hubby related the following incident to me yesterday :
On his way home last night, he came across a group of China women at Little India MRT station. They seemed to have encountered some difficulties and were unable to seek help from the MRT staff as the MRT staff could not speak Mandarin. They approached my hubby and he acted as an interpreter and helped them solved the problem.
At the end of it, they thanked my hubby and asked him, " 你的华语说得很好，请问你是本地人吗？" ......
We both agreed that, though that was a simple question, but it speaks volume. The women were surprised that a Singaporean could speak fluent Mandarin. What does it show? I guess, even a fool would know the answer.
On his way home last night, he came across a group of China women at Little India MRT station. They seemed to have encountered some difficulties and were unable to seek help from the MRT staff as the MRT staff could not speak Mandarin. They approached my hubby and he acted as an interpreter and helped them solved the problem.
At the end of it, they thanked my hubby and asked him, " 你的华语说得很好，请问你是本地人吗？" ......
We both agreed that, though that was a simple question, but it speaks volume. The women were surprised that a Singaporean could speak fluent Mandarin. What does it show? I guess, even a fool would know the answer.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
My Favorite Things
With 2008 round the corner, it is time to wrap things up. Decided to come up with a list of things/places that I personally like in 2007. (Distant drum beats......) And the "winners" are :
Most readable book - "Only a Mother Could Love Him" by Ben Polis ( non-fiction )
Favorite movie - Well, it has to be " Transformers". What else?
Favorite song - Too many. Unable to decide which one I love most.
Favorite Jap drama - Nodame Cantabile
Favorite cook - Who else but The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver
Favorite Composer - Joe Hisaishi
Favorite OST - OST of Korean Drama, Tae Wang Sa Shin Gi 太王四神记
Favorite TV series - Brothers and Sisters
Favorite Restaurants - Sushi Tei( at Serangoon Gardens ), Ichiban Sushi
( Woodlands ), Gayatri ( Indian Restaurant along Race Course Road )
Country that I would love to stay in( other than Singapore ) - Its still Japan
Place that I would love to revisit - Melbourne ( met some wonderful people there)
Most readable book - "Only a Mother Could Love Him" by Ben Polis ( non-fiction )
Favorite movie - Well, it has to be " Transformers". What else?
Favorite song - Too many. Unable to decide which one I love most.
Favorite Jap drama - Nodame Cantabile
Favorite cook - Who else but The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver
Favorite Composer - Joe Hisaishi
Favorite OST - OST of Korean Drama, Tae Wang Sa Shin Gi 太王四神记
Favorite TV series - Brothers and Sisters
Favorite Restaurants - Sushi Tei( at Serangoon Gardens ), Ichiban Sushi
( Woodlands ), Gayatri ( Indian Restaurant along Race Course Road )
Country that I would love to stay in( other than Singapore ) - Its still Japan
Place that I would love to revisit - Melbourne ( met some wonderful people there)
My way 我自求我道
My friend, KiKi shared this song with me.
" My Way" was sang famous by Frank Sinatra in the 1960s, I think. Although this song is about how a dying man felt, I find it very meaningful.
Every now and then, I would feel restless and have an urge to break free. (Yes, I am in my 30s and sad to say,I still have the untamed spirit of a teenager at times.) This is especially so when my beliefs clashes with the social norms. When I was young, my mum ever told others that I was like a wild horse - try to conform me, I would struggle with my life. I was like that, and I still am like that. Guess, that is the reason why I could relate to this song, especially the last phrase.
My Way
And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, Ill say it clear,
Ill state my case, of which I’m certain.
I’ve lived a life that’s full.
I’ve traveled each and every highway;
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Regrets, I’ve had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.
I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.
I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried.
I’ve had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.
To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
No, oh no not me,
I did it my way.
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!
" My Way" was sang famous by Frank Sinatra in the 1960s, I think. Although this song is about how a dying man felt, I find it very meaningful.
Every now and then, I would feel restless and have an urge to break free. (Yes, I am in my 30s and sad to say,I still have the untamed spirit of a teenager at times.) This is especially so when my beliefs clashes with the social norms. When I was young, my mum ever told others that I was like a wild horse - try to conform me, I would struggle with my life. I was like that, and I still am like that. Guess, that is the reason why I could relate to this song, especially the last phrase.
My Way
And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, Ill say it clear,
Ill state my case, of which I’m certain.
I’ve lived a life that’s full.
I’ve traveled each and every highway;
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Regrets, I’ve had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.
I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.
I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried.
I’ve had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.
To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
No, oh no not me,
I did it my way.
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Poem
Hee hee... While cleaning my store room today, I found some diaries. Came across one peom which I wrote when I was in Sec one.
Let me be who I am
I have the right,
To choose my own beliefs,
Without having somebody,
Laugh at me.
just because I don't,
Believe in what you believe in,
I am not mad,
But using my rights.
“怨气冲天”
老公说我这一两天怪怪的。我同意。我一肚子的怨气没地方发泄。向他坦言后，却被他说我自寻烦恼！其实，他说得也对，我一定是最近吃饱了没事做，才会这样。太闲了！
怨气一：为什么物价一直涨涨涨？可怜了老百姓！
怨气二：为何有一些人的薪水那么高了，还要再加？
怨气三：新加坡人的taste到底出现了什么问题，造就了一个Ah Beng Ah Seng的“本土天王”?
怨气四：为什么一些人那么假？问题明明就在眼前，自己明明就是不喜欢，还要自欺欺人。
怨气五：我不介意“外来人才”，但我不喜欢那一些混口饭吃，又嫌“那口饭不好吃”的人。
怨气六：为何自己怨气那么重？ 为何放不下？以上的事又关我屁事！真是庸人自扰！！！
怨气一：为什么物价一直涨涨涨？可怜了老百姓！
怨气二：为何有一些人的薪水那么高了，还要再加？
怨气三：新加坡人的taste到底出现了什么问题，造就了一个Ah Beng Ah Seng的“本土天王”?
怨气四：为什么一些人那么假？问题明明就在眼前，自己明明就是不喜欢，还要自欺欺人。
怨气五：我不介意“外来人才”，但我不喜欢那一些混口饭吃，又嫌“那口饭不好吃”的人。
怨气六：为何自己怨气那么重？ 为何放不下？以上的事又关我屁事！真是庸人自扰！！！
Friday, December 14, 2007
闲谈 ： 好老师
昨晚，我问先生：“怎样才算是一个好老师？”他愣了一会儿，接着对我说：“要有心。”
他解释说，一名教师当然得要有一定的知识，但那并不代表知识丰富、满肚子学问的人就是一名好老师。一位拥有博士学位的人并不一定是一个好老师。反观，一名只拥有A水准文凭的人，可能是学生心目中的好老师。一位好老师要有“爱心、恒心、耐心”。
我又问：“如果一个老师有爱心，有耐心，但课室管理方面是一团遭，那又怎么说呢？” 他回答道：“老师最基本的工作是教书。那人连书都不能好好教，还能谈得上是好老师吗？”......
他解释说，一名教师当然得要有一定的知识，但那并不代表知识丰富、满肚子学问的人就是一名好老师。一位拥有博士学位的人并不一定是一个好老师。反观，一名只拥有A水准文凭的人，可能是学生心目中的好老师。一位好老师要有“爱心、恒心、耐心”。
我又问：“如果一个老师有爱心，有耐心，但课室管理方面是一团遭，那又怎么说呢？” 他回答道：“老师最基本的工作是教书。那人连书都不能好好教，还能谈得上是好老师吗？”......
Thursday, December 13, 2007
EATEN ALIVE BY FISH!!!
I shared an interesting experience with my colleague, J today. We went to a place called " Kampong Fish Therapy" to be "eaten alive" by the fish!! (^o^) Don't Worry, we were not fed to sharks. We did not feed any food to the fish, we were the "fish food". For 30 mins, small little fish nibble off dead skin on our feet. Well, at first I giggle non-stop. It was extremely ticklish and it felt as if I have hundreds of needles pecking at my feet! 有触电的感觉! On the other hand, J was super "steady" lo. Very CALM...... Sigh. Made me feel so useless. Hee... Intend to bring hubby there next week. Would love to see his reaction.
Monday, December 10, 2007
"Worshipper" of the West 2
Visited my Chiropractor again today. As I was early for my appointment, I need to wait for a while. Other than moi, there were others waiting as well. One funny thing is that though all of them are asians, all spoke with an accent. Nothing wrong with Asians speaking with an accent except that they sounded fake!! If one listens carefully, it is easy to find some loopholes here and there.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
爱心晚餐 2
Improvised steamboat - by putting solid fuel in a tiny metal plate wrapped with aluminium foil.
Salmon "steamboat" with vegetables and liang dou fu. 
End of the "special dinner" - black black pot! Luckily I was not the one in charge of washing!Being happy might not be good
Not too long ago, an article in the Straits Times caught my attention. The headlines stated that "Singaporean Children have a happy life here" . Well, that's good news, or is it?
Over the last few days, I have seen "happy" kids. A boy eating in the train; a boy placed his foot on the glass window in a bus; a girl who jumped up and down in the lift, making rude facial expression to strangers; a young girl shouting loudly at her maid, and the list goes on. Those children were HAPPY. They were free to do whatever they like. Their parents just sat or stood beside them, oblivious to everything the kids did.
From what I see, working parents try hard to please their children. If they have the means, parents will satisfy whatever material needs the children wants. Parenting has been "outsourced" to maids, tuition teachers and the school.
In the past, the Chinese have 二十四孝孩子，now in Singapore, we have 二十四孝父母!! Parents listen to the children. I ever suggested to a parent that her child did well, and it would be best to place the child in a "better" school. She told me that particular sch was too far and she was afraid that the journey might tire the child. In addition, the child might feel lonely without any friends in the same sch. From her tone (very 不爽), I have the impression that she could not be bothered with what I said, and hence dropped the matter. (After all, it was just a suggestion. Who ask me to be a KPO and call her le? )
The point is making children feel happy might not be the best for them. For example, if the child refuse to go to sch, does that mean that in order to make him happy, parents let him stay at home instead?
I was not always happy with my parents decisions when I was young. I felt angry at them at times. However, I am grateful that they did not follow my wishes and did what was best for me. Making me unhappy once in a while is worth it, if in the long run, I benefit from it.
http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_181781.html
Over the last few days, I have seen "happy" kids. A boy eating in the train; a boy placed his foot on the glass window in a bus; a girl who jumped up and down in the lift, making rude facial expression to strangers; a young girl shouting loudly at her maid, and the list goes on. Those children were HAPPY. They were free to do whatever they like. Their parents just sat or stood beside them, oblivious to everything the kids did.
From what I see, working parents try hard to please their children. If they have the means, parents will satisfy whatever material needs the children wants. Parenting has been "outsourced" to maids, tuition teachers and the school.
In the past, the Chinese have 二十四孝孩子，now in Singapore, we have 二十四孝父母!! Parents listen to the children. I ever suggested to a parent that her child did well, and it would be best to place the child in a "better" school. She told me that particular sch was too far and she was afraid that the journey might tire the child. In addition, the child might feel lonely without any friends in the same sch. From her tone (very 不爽), I have the impression that she could not be bothered with what I said, and hence dropped the matter. (After all, it was just a suggestion. Who ask me to be a KPO and call her le? )
The point is making children feel happy might not be the best for them. For example, if the child refuse to go to sch, does that mean that in order to make him happy, parents let him stay at home instead?
I was not always happy with my parents decisions when I was young. I felt angry at them at times. However, I am grateful that they did not follow my wishes and did what was best for me. Making me unhappy once in a while is worth it, if in the long run, I benefit from it.
http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_181781.html
Saturday, December 8, 2007
放手，才是真正的爱
昨晚陪两老去吃“煮炒”。好久没三人同行了。弟弟和老公都得加班，所以不能去。
谈着谈着，谈到小弟结婚以后该住那儿。妈妈提议要他搬出去住，过独立的二人世界。爸爸一听到妈妈这么一说，好生气，说什么既然孩子不要搬，何必逼他呢？
他俩都疼爱小弟，只是方式不一样。妈妈要他“展翅高飞”，而老爸却不舍得小弟离开他。
相比之下，妈妈的爱比爸爸的更伟大。我深信如果可以的话，她希望我们永远都留在他们身边，就像小时候一样，但她知道这是不可能的。妈妈曾经说过她虽不舍得大弟出国留学，但却不会阻止他。孩子长大了，本来就应该离开父母的身边，到外头开拓自己的世界。这是自然的规律。
妈妈没紧“抓”着我们不放。她放开手，让我们自由“飞翔”，寻找自己的天地。她这一种爱，才是真正伟大的母爱。
谈着谈着，谈到小弟结婚以后该住那儿。妈妈提议要他搬出去住，过独立的二人世界。爸爸一听到妈妈这么一说，好生气，说什么既然孩子不要搬，何必逼他呢？
他俩都疼爱小弟，只是方式不一样。妈妈要他“展翅高飞”，而老爸却不舍得小弟离开他。
相比之下，妈妈的爱比爸爸的更伟大。我深信如果可以的话，她希望我们永远都留在他们身边，就像小时候一样，但她知道这是不可能的。妈妈曾经说过她虽不舍得大弟出国留学，但却不会阻止他。孩子长大了，本来就应该离开父母的身边，到外头开拓自己的世界。这是自然的规律。
妈妈没紧“抓”着我们不放。她放开手，让我们自由“飞翔”，寻找自己的天地。她这一种爱，才是真正伟大的母爱。
Rhapsody in Blue By George Gershwin
Classical music + Jazz = Rhapsody in Blue = Priceless \(^0^)/
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Friday, December 7, 2007
The Golden Compass
Caught the sneak preview of the movie "Golden Compass" on Wed with my hubby. We both agreed that it did not match our expectations and that we prefer "Stardust". However, that does not mean that I dislike the movie. In fact, I like it. One of the similarities that both movies mentioned above share is that the main characters dare to be different. They dare to dream, to ask and to explore.
Anyway, I took a personality test to find out which animal is my "daemon". Guess what, my daemon is a Pereus. Never heard of that animal before. Anyway, it looks like a fox. The test reveal that I am : responsible, dependable, a leader, assertive and modest. Ha ha ha pretty good comments. Interested? Can visit the official website and take the test too.
http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/
Anyway, I took a personality test to find out which animal is my "daemon". Guess what, my daemon is a Pereus. Never heard of that animal before. Anyway, it looks like a fox. The test reveal that I am : responsible, dependable, a leader, assertive and modest. Ha ha ha pretty good comments. Interested? Can visit the official website and take the test too.
http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Worshipper of the west
This holiday, I am seeing a chiropractor who is an American. According to a colleague, this doc is really good and chiropractic can actually make my health better, and improve my migraine condition.
The doc is friendly and helpful. A very nice lady. However, I can't say the same for her Chinese Singaporean assistant. From what I observed, she has a common trait that can be found in many Asians. I cannot remember the term for it in English, but in Chinese its 崇洋。 From what I observed, she worships the Caucasians. When she speaks to Caucasian patients, she will fake an American accent. The service is super GOOOOD, always with a smile and a chat. Her attitude changes when she speaks to Singaporeans, she becomes Mdm 苦瓜脸 (even though most of them were polite and had a smile on our faces) and is very rude. But of course, there are some exceptions too. She is nice to the RICH Singaporeans (you can tell from the bags they carry and the clothes they wear.) Her attitude towards the NS boys are the worst.
As for me, for some reason, she will fake that American accent when she speaks to me, but without the smiling face. I always wonder why. To show that her English is more "powerful" than moi ? To show her superiority cos moi is just a poor Chinese Language Teacher?
Nonetheless, I enjoy studying her behaviour while waiting for my turn to see the doc.
The doc is friendly and helpful. A very nice lady. However, I can't say the same for her Chinese Singaporean assistant. From what I observed, she has a common trait that can be found in many Asians. I cannot remember the term for it in English, but in Chinese its 崇洋。 From what I observed, she worships the Caucasians. When she speaks to Caucasian patients, she will fake an American accent. The service is super GOOOOD, always with a smile and a chat. Her attitude changes when she speaks to Singaporeans, she becomes Mdm 苦瓜脸 (even though most of them were polite and had a smile on our faces) and is very rude. But of course, there are some exceptions too. She is nice to the RICH Singaporeans (you can tell from the bags they carry and the clothes they wear.) Her attitude towards the NS boys are the worst.
As for me, for some reason, she will fake that American accent when she speaks to me, but without the smiling face. I always wonder why. To show that her English is more "powerful" than moi ? To show her superiority cos moi is just a poor Chinese Language Teacher?
Nonetheless, I enjoy studying her behaviour while waiting for my turn to see the doc.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
A long lost friend
The reason why I am awake now is that I have been trying to figure out how to make my "facebbok" more presentable. To many, that is very simple. To me, "techno 白痴", I am still trying to figure out why it is so HOT! I do not like to leave things till tomorrow, hence here I am. I managed to find a long lost friend - WX ,who went to the same sec sch as me. Woa! She has changed a lot. Working in a big offshore bank now. Must be doing very well, cos even her wedding photo was taken in Australia.
Sigh. After looking at her photos, I have this weird feeling which I can't explain. It is not envy, neither is it jealousy. After joining the teaching profession, my life has become so "enclosed" and "protected". I remembered we ( WX and I ) used to go home together. During our one hr plus journey home, we usually talk about our hopes and ambitions. She was the blur blur one who did not know what she really wanted. As for me, I knew I wanted to be SOMEBODY someday. I had aimed for the sky. However, look where I am right now - just a teacher. Sigh. I never regret my choice to join the teaching profession, but as I looked at her photos, I could not help but wonder what my life would turn out to be if I have made a different choice somewhere along my life, where I would turn up to be. Would it be better, or would it be worse, I could not help but wonder......
Sigh. After looking at her photos, I have this weird feeling which I can't explain. It is not envy, neither is it jealousy. After joining the teaching profession, my life has become so "enclosed" and "protected". I remembered we ( WX and I ) used to go home together. During our one hr plus journey home, we usually talk about our hopes and ambitions. She was the blur blur one who did not know what she really wanted. As for me, I knew I wanted to be SOMEBODY someday. I had aimed for the sky. However, look where I am right now - just a teacher. Sigh. I never regret my choice to join the teaching profession, but as I looked at her photos, I could not help but wonder what my life would turn out to be if I have made a different choice somewhere along my life, where I would turn up to be. Would it be better, or would it be worse, I could not help but wonder......
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