HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO ALL
sO how was Chinese New Year been for all of you out there? Good and delicious I presume. Good in the way that there is holiday, catching up relatives and friends that you have last met, buying new clothes although this is an on going event for most of us and not to mention the portion where "Ang Pow" is given and received.
Yes indeed this is a start of a brand new year accordance to the lunar calendar. So many customs to follow and for us to remember them for that is our identity.
All of us must be busy visiting and eating and playing. But also do watch out for health and also to practice cautious especially to those who are driving as during the festive season each of us will tend to drink a little.
Well although is good to have holiday and to get together with families. I on the other hand feel that yes this is a happy occasion but somehow I just feel that the family ties for me with the family is not that strong. Within me I always felt that I do not belong to the family. I know that all of you will be saying that I am wrong to say that as no matter what family will still be family as this is the fact. Nothing can defeat that. Yes I do know that this is the fact but just cannot help to have that feeling. I think it all come down to myself, as it is what I am thinking. Therefore, it is something that I myself have to handle and change that mindset.
Knowing all this and yet I did not do anything about it is my fault. Just hope that this Cow year will prove to be a better year. As until this very moment, I am still blur about the vision for my future.
Take Care young man
Monday, January 26, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
2009 The Year of the Cow
Hi there stranger,
Tomorrow according to the lunar year is the last day of 2008.
Well, now that the year is coming to an end , we should plan ahead and wish for a better lifestyle and year.
Birthday just passed like a week ago, and somehow is that I dun feel much happiness in this year's birthday. Maybe is due to the trip that I have taken or maybe it was some other stuff. What the hag. The actual day of my birthday, I have to work which is a setback, no one actually remembered beside family and a couple of friends. Well what can you expect for someone who has such a small social circle, shame on me for complaining.
The most happiest that happen was that a simple "Happy Birthday " send to me through msn at the moment the digital number of the clock at the task bar was set to 00:00:00. It was just a simple msn from her to me. I was so touched since it was the first time that I received these words.
There was this debate that was going on within me regarding whether i was born in the year of the dog or the rooster. According to the calender, those born of 1982 is of the animal "Dog" but accordance to the lunar calender, on the day of my birthday it was still 1981 and have not been the new year. Therefore I am born of the rooster instead of a dog. According to the facebook application, that year for me I was the metal rooster. My parents then indicated to me that i was of the head of the dog and the bottom of the rooster. So that ended the debate. The conclusion is that I was born of head of the dog and bottom of the rooster.
In the rest of the year of 2009, have to attend quite a number of weddings. I was envy with my friend who have married. The reason of my envy was that they have earn enought to start a family while i have just started to step into the working world. How long will it be my turn to start a family or perhaps i may be single for what i may know.
Well, putting that aside.
I hereby wishes all of you my friends a very Happy Niu Year.
May you be wealthy, healthyall year round.
Tomorrow according to the lunar year is the last day of 2008.
Well, now that the year is coming to an end , we should plan ahead and wish for a better lifestyle and year.
Birthday just passed like a week ago, and somehow is that I dun feel much happiness in this year's birthday. Maybe is due to the trip that I have taken or maybe it was some other stuff. What the hag. The actual day of my birthday, I have to work which is a setback, no one actually remembered beside family and a couple of friends. Well what can you expect for someone who has such a small social circle, shame on me for complaining.
The most happiest that happen was that a simple "Happy Birthday " send to me through msn at the moment the digital number of the clock at the task bar was set to 00:00:00. It was just a simple msn from her to me. I was so touched since it was the first time that I received these words.
There was this debate that was going on within me regarding whether i was born in the year of the dog or the rooster. According to the calender, those born of 1982 is of the animal "Dog" but accordance to the lunar calender, on the day of my birthday it was still 1981 and have not been the new year. Therefore I am born of the rooster instead of a dog. According to the facebook application, that year for me I was the metal rooster. My parents then indicated to me that i was of the head of the dog and the bottom of the rooster. So that ended the debate. The conclusion is that I was born of head of the dog and bottom of the rooster.
In the rest of the year of 2009, have to attend quite a number of weddings. I was envy with my friend who have married. The reason of my envy was that they have earn enought to start a family while i have just started to step into the working world. How long will it be my turn to start a family or perhaps i may be single for what i may know.
Well, putting that aside.
I hereby wishes all of you my friends a very Happy Niu Year.
May you be wealthy, healthyall year round.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Past?The Present?The Future?
Hello there stranger,
Welcome to the 'Niu' Year of 2009.
All these years have been in local to celebrate the crossing over to the year but this time round I was out of the country and was in China during the crossing over to the year 2009.
Going over to China was supposedly to be a very happy event for me as I have been waiting for this time ever since the start of 2008. But having gone to China, I felt within me a seed of sadness been planted and sprouting. Things have happened while the stay over there. I was happy at first having to meet up with the person who is the local there. Great hospitality to the extend that I feel very uneasy.
Upon arrival at Pudong Airport, we went to take the long distance bus to Hang Zhou, which is the destination for my trip. After settling down at the hotel, went for a dinner at one of the relatives place and I think the first impression that I gave them was that I was not much of a drinker nor a speaker. I feel very uneasy, as the dialect which they are speaking is foreign to me and that they can speak of any topic.
This event of meeting ppl for meals carried on throughout the whole period of time while i was there except for the last 2 days. Where I walk around on my own and eating meals as and when I feel appropriate. This is something that I feel easy about. Having company for meals are ok but for the people in China I think if they were to sit down and have a meal with me they will regret it and will boycott me from inviting to a meal. The reason is that I cannot drink/smoke nor speak. These 3 things are the most common things that one will face in China.
China citizens also honor the 5Cs as that of Singapore, which are Cash/Condo/Career/Car/Card. In China, for guys the parents will make the downpayment for the flat for them while the monthly installment will be settled by the Son. Only then will they be able to get a wife. Another thing is that the position you hold in the company or the salary that you are currently earning. The real estate price in China is so scary that you really need to have a high paying salary in order to support the family or the housing loan.
Thats why we can see that China people are able to spend on things so often without hesitation.
What lies in the future? It is unknown, but if you were to work hard and pave out your path then the future will be known.
Present is current. The current status issit satisfying to you? what can be done to make it a better one for a better tomorrow?
Past is over. Do not dwel in that but look forward.
Having said the above is very contradicting as I never did those things.
But for the 2009 new year resolution, those things will be the one that I will strive to do.
Do take care.
The Tough Get Going.
Welcome to the 'Niu' Year of 2009.
All these years have been in local to celebrate the crossing over to the year but this time round I was out of the country and was in China during the crossing over to the year 2009.
Going over to China was supposedly to be a very happy event for me as I have been waiting for this time ever since the start of 2008. But having gone to China, I felt within me a seed of sadness been planted and sprouting. Things have happened while the stay over there. I was happy at first having to meet up with the person who is the local there. Great hospitality to the extend that I feel very uneasy.
Upon arrival at Pudong Airport, we went to take the long distance bus to Hang Zhou, which is the destination for my trip. After settling down at the hotel, went for a dinner at one of the relatives place and I think the first impression that I gave them was that I was not much of a drinker nor a speaker. I feel very uneasy, as the dialect which they are speaking is foreign to me and that they can speak of any topic.
This event of meeting ppl for meals carried on throughout the whole period of time while i was there except for the last 2 days. Where I walk around on my own and eating meals as and when I feel appropriate. This is something that I feel easy about. Having company for meals are ok but for the people in China I think if they were to sit down and have a meal with me they will regret it and will boycott me from inviting to a meal. The reason is that I cannot drink/smoke nor speak. These 3 things are the most common things that one will face in China.
China citizens also honor the 5Cs as that of Singapore, which are Cash/Condo/Career/Car/Card. In China, for guys the parents will make the downpayment for the flat for them while the monthly installment will be settled by the Son. Only then will they be able to get a wife. Another thing is that the position you hold in the company or the salary that you are currently earning. The real estate price in China is so scary that you really need to have a high paying salary in order to support the family or the housing loan.
Thats why we can see that China people are able to spend on things so often without hesitation.
What lies in the future? It is unknown, but if you were to work hard and pave out your path then the future will be known.
Present is current. The current status issit satisfying to you? what can be done to make it a better one for a better tomorrow?
Past is over. Do not dwel in that but look forward.
Having said the above is very contradicting as I never did those things.
But for the 2009 new year resolution, those things will be the one that I will strive to do.
Do take care.
The Tough Get Going.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
A Band
Took a while to chose this ring as I have not knowledge about these things so went to ask around and seeking advice from people. When I ask them about this question they were all guessing and saying that "Why you getting married ah"/ "When arh". Upon hearing all these I just smile at them saying nothing as I am uncertain what will happen when and during I say those words to her.
Well, having bought this ring is something that I had never thought of. On a fine sat, went to walk around and then saw this exhibition about rings by Lee Hwa, just walked in and was browsing through the display of rings where this one caught my eyes. The design was simple but yet very unique. Then I knew that this is the ring that I want to get for her. And there it was, I bought the ring. Just collected yesterday.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Birds Another Day
Today is yet another day in the island of torture and misery.Seems to me like I have become more tanned and also getting sick as have been drenched in the rain for a few days.
Well, project have been extended and delayed but the project manager wants everything to be done by the 19th of this month which is like this Friday. Is he nuts or what. Have been enduring his constant rushing me to complete the job abide to the date set by him. He assume that everything is so easy to be done. He even suggested that we do until 2am. So what if we do until 2am and then have to come back at about 7am. Whats the use of that if the workers cannot get enough rest for the next day?
Getting very very pissed off about this though.
So I did a sketch to cool myself down. Although I am still stress about the logo name card and the resume. This resume is not similar to that of what we usually do for an job interview as this is a resume as a designer to apply for jobs. So is abit tough and the worst thing is that the due date of these mentioned stuff is by next Tuesday. Guess have to burn the Gazer oil to do so.
SO tired.
Even so, I still miss someone dear and special to me. She is the reason that I can overcome all this obstacles which I have met.
Another day
Sunday, December 7, 2008
A Sunday of flash back
Today is a very very normal Sunday, went for my driving lesson after which I went to meet a friend to pass the sketch book which was requested to purchase for.
After that went around Orchard road to take some snap shoots of the Christmas Decoration in the day.
Having said to walk around, saw many tourists with different types of DSLRs as well as seeing couples walking pass me. With each passing couple, a sudden sadness arose from within me. Making the mood of the day somehow or rather quite gloomy and sad. Then memories of Iris walking together with me, holding her hand walking down each shopping center with her looking at the cosmetics, having meal at the Gyoza stall at Orchard Point.
Seems like I have missed her much more than I expected.
Met with parents and talk with mother regarding the idea of proposing to Iris. She began to talk many things about the proposing to a girl. Proposing to a girl means that we are ready to get married, after the proposal what will be the next step? Having listen to what mother has told me, I begin to wonder if my decision to propose to her was a bit too early as she is still studying and I have just started to step into this working world.
Much thoughts have gone through my mind, and I think I will postpone the proposal to her till she has finish her studies. Although have bought the ring, but will keep it until a later date.
After that went around Orchard road to take some snap shoots of the Christmas Decoration in the day.
Having said to walk around, saw many tourists with different types of DSLRs as well as seeing couples walking pass me. With each passing couple, a sudden sadness arose from within me. Making the mood of the day somehow or rather quite gloomy and sad. Then memories of Iris walking together with me, holding her hand walking down each shopping center with her looking at the cosmetics, having meal at the Gyoza stall at Orchard Point.
Seems like I have missed her much more than I expected.
Met with parents and talk with mother regarding the idea of proposing to Iris. She began to talk many things about the proposing to a girl. Proposing to a girl means that we are ready to get married, after the proposal what will be the next step? Having listen to what mother has told me, I begin to wonder if my decision to propose to her was a bit too early as she is still studying and I have just started to step into this working world.
Much thoughts have gone through my mind, and I think I will postpone the proposal to her till she has finish her studies. Although have bought the ring, but will keep it until a later date.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Iris and me
Well, this is something which I am very shy to say; that is about me and Iris.
Having to know each other during our studies in Australia, QUT. I always find it hard to believe that I can get to know such a wonderful, caring girl like her. I remember that she was a very quiet and sweet looking girl. It was her cuteness and adorable look and character that attracted me. She is strong girl which I admire very much. Got to know her through her friend and then after a few months I actually summon all my courage and ask her the question:"Can you be my Girl Friend." And yes she accepted. During the period where we were studying, we have stayed together rented apartment and most of all conflicts disagreement as well as the wonderful memories that will always be a part of me.
Counting all these times, we have been together for 2 yrs plus. From Australia studying our Bachelor to her now studying her Masters in Singapore. The road has not been very smooth sailing. At last all have passed and I hope that the futher will be good.
While she was studying her Masters here, we have had lots of wonderful moments. This is wat I thought not sure if she felt the same way. Celebrated her Birthday here.
Never have I stop wonder this question: Should I proposed to her?
Remember her saying that she do not wan to get married, and this has been in my mind for a very long time. Wat is she reject me? Wat if she really dun wan to get married?
All the negative thoughts are way to strong for the positive thoughts.
No confidence though .
Having to know each other during our studies in Australia, QUT. I always find it hard to believe that I can get to know such a wonderful, caring girl like her. I remember that she was a very quiet and sweet looking girl. It was her cuteness and adorable look and character that attracted me. She is strong girl which I admire very much. Got to know her through her friend and then after a few months I actually summon all my courage and ask her the question:"Can you be my Girl Friend." And yes she accepted. During the period where we were studying, we have stayed together rented apartment and most of all conflicts disagreement as well as the wonderful memories that will always be a part of me.
Counting all these times, we have been together for 2 yrs plus. From Australia studying our Bachelor to her now studying her Masters in Singapore. The road has not been very smooth sailing. At last all have passed and I hope that the futher will be good.
While she was studying her Masters here, we have had lots of wonderful moments. This is wat I thought not sure if she felt the same way. Celebrated her Birthday here.
Never have I stop wonder this question: Should I proposed to her?
Remember her saying that she do not wan to get married, and this has been in my mind for a very long time. Wat is she reject me? Wat if she really dun wan to get married?
All the negative thoughts are way to strong for the positive thoughts.
No confidence though .
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