The tension of opposites

Extracted from Tuesdays with morrie - Part 1

"Life is a series of pulls back and forth. You want to do one thing, but you are bound to do something else. Something hurts you, yet you know it shouldn't. You take certain things for granted, even when you know you should never take anything for granted.

"A tension of opposites, like a pull on a rubber band. And most of us live somewhere in the middle."

Sounds like a wrestling match, i say.

"A wrestling match." He laughs. " Yes, you could describe life that way."

So which side wins, i ask?

"Which side wins?"

He smiles at me, the crinkled eyes, the crooked teeth.

"Love wins. Love always wins."


Winamp playing : Evan & Jaron - The distance

Happpy birthday mel !

mel's birthday is like a reminder to me that my birthday will be exactly a month away.. 24/7 just reminds me of alot of things.... i'm so tired now.. and ya i'm blogging in the office.. hoho!

Anyone got their ndp tickets? so sad i don't think i got mine... :( by the way i was reading an article in the straits times, it's a survey conducted by a university in 23 cities. and in that survey singapore was placed the last 21 cities, one spot above new york. Cities that are moving in a slower pace of life were the friendliest places. I do agree with Pro.Tommy Koh, that Singaporeans tend to mind their own business, we aren't warmth and most of the time pple just can't be bothered. Who cares if you have an injured leg or your pen drops? Perhaps Singaporeans are more of the conservative types, they dare not approach strangers, i guess one thing they fear is ------- rejection. Think about it, when appeals for donations to NKF, courage funds can be so successful, why are small acts of kindness being neglected?

Winamp playing

Saturday morning..

I just heard from my uncle my brother will be going to Pennsylvania to pursue his degree end of july. His dream had finally came true.. i think he's studying some life science stuffs, which is totally not something i will study.. I guess that's the difference between us.

I'm going to pop down to sentosa later for the funtasea thing with my cousins. It's like a family thing, so most probably i won't join them for the games. I'll probably join some groups playing volleyball, it'll be better if i see some familiar faces. I use to make friends while joining with other groups at volleyball. Used to have 'friendly match' against different groups. Can't wait for sentosa to revamp, can't really do much there accept for the beach.. oh yea, there's a courage fund concert today at sentosa too.. oh it'll be damn crowded!

Brought my cousins to watch finding nemo yesterday evening, the show's not too bad.. the graphics is excellent! nemo is very cute and somehow i felt dory resembles my friend, daven.. hahah.. short term memory.. went swensens for ice-cream after that, the last time i went there was like a year back or more.. the menu is still the same, and there's nothing new.. so boring..

Feeling quite bored at this moment, suppose to meet John to go gym but it'll be kinda rush... yawnz.. gonnna go make some pancakes..hah... i hear my stomach...

Winamp playing : Darius - Colourblind

some gossips of star search

been a week since i blog? hmm, was actually enjoying myself so much at the camp and after it as well. i'm currently still working, planning to quit soon.. and helping my friend over his project. i'm doing the script and so on... geez...i realise how much i enjoy the photography and filming, yes! script-writing! I've really learn alot.. i've saw the advertisement on the upcoming starseach 2003? I hope at least one singaporean can make it as the champ! I quite like f1, she can sing pretty well, she doesn't seem like she can act well though.. There's this fann wong look-alike from china? not really that alike actually but the first glance at a certain view.. oh not forgetting this malaysian contestant call Dai Qianyun, she's like so cute! i mean she bring herself out very well, confident... haha...hopefully i get the chance to watch the finals next week! It's really a competition, everyone is really outstanding in their own way!

oh there's chemistry today! cheers!

Winamp playing : Rui En - Shi shui

special events at sentosa

Aunt called yesterday, told me to go along with them for this funtasea event at Sentosa. It's organised by kids central, just went to find out more about it. feel so much like a child once again, sandcastle-building competitions ...treasure hunts... And as i was surfing on it, i read about the upcoming " Courage Fund Charity Concert" , just when i thought the collection of funds are over.. hmm and 5566 as well as other artistes will be performing as well.. 5566? not again? .....

[1408] stupid bimbo is back.. better get of this first before she starts complaining again.

[1639] going off from work. tired. gonna go home slp. my mum just came to office for meeting. fated.


Winamp playing

At work

Got my exam results, no need for (S) paper! *phew*. Been a little busy after that night. Went for my cycling camp the very next day, was really fun! I love cycling at night! I made a new friend - Adrain. totally adventurous guy, who climbs mountains, backpacking and scuba dives and so on! Now i know who to look for when i ever go for my first backpacking or even to say climb mountains?

I've been helping my dad at work these few days and i never really had a break till now. ( he's out with my uncle ), that leaves me some time to blog and so on.. I've never exactly know what my dad is doing, even right now when i'm helping him. My mind is blank. The people here working seems rather motivated and each of them makes efforts to perform their task well. Despite the fast pace at work, deadlines and stress they faced, they are always putting on a smile. And whenever i see that, i feel a warm glow of friendliness and motivated as well.

I manage to see my mum at work yesterday after so long. months. She's still as pretty as ever, more fashionable, capable .. i've so much to say to her but yet when i see her i can't seem to get the words out. Just when i was to say something, my dad called for her.

I slump deeper in my chair, that's all i need now. I'm going for my camp next week, therefore i must finished up my work today by monday.

Winamp playing : The foundations - Build me up a buttercup

Through a child's eyes

The world is an adventure, there's so many things to see, the search for buried treasure, climbing high up in a tree. Finding shells along the seashore, playing marbles in the sand, skipping stones across a pond, throwing as far as you can. Playing a game of hide and seek, way back out in the woods, pretending your a robber, and stealing all the goods. Wading barefoot in a creek, and trying to catch a frog, or going to your favorite park, and playing frisbee with your dog. And as I sit and wonder, it comes as no supprise, how little things can seem so big, seen through a childs eyes.

Winamp playing : lu qiao ying - hao xin fen shou

New song added

i added a song " when you say nothing at all ". Exams results gonna be out in like 6-7 hours? arghhh.. i'm so scared! wish me luck! :) The image that i just added is finally up, yes, and i admit it sux pretty much... leave it for the moment... oh yea, if the song hurts your ears, you can go to the other some box, scroll down and click on "stop". gonna go jogging now!

Winamp playing : When you saying nothing at all

Purplish

So tired of big blogs, and the stupid banner. Nothing nice, just something simpler.. This weekend is bad, i'm so sick from head to toe.. hmm toe? well...maybe it will soon be.. anyway the site might not work well.. can't seem to link the BIG pic properly.. but well can't really be bothered by it now.. heh..

First day of a brand new month... a month of excitement, sheer hard work and more... yes! exams results gonna be out.. sighh... prays prays!

Nothing much to blog when i'm sick..

Winamp playing : Joey Lawerence - Stay forever