It's a brand new year of the Ox, with brand new visions and goals to achieve to make the most of the new year.
Some might renew their previous year goals, some others might come up with near ones which I believe most of these will go along the lines of - improving health, reduce weight, join gym, quit smoking, change jobs etc. By mid-year, if none of the above has been actioned on, they will just stay where they started - on paper.
And a very handful others - might not even have any goals at all.!
I am one who flactuates between having goals and not. Not being much of a disciplinary myself, i find it hard to keep at goals, leave alone achieve them. So, i usually yo-yo between coming up with a goal and not year in, year out.
2009 - is in!
First goal - in progress is YOGA. To my very own surprise, I have begun to like this activity. My following few posts will explain why. For now, I need to grab a quick lunch.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Gua Tempurung ~ brave the cave trip
It was the Malaysian 51st Independence Day holiday. A few of us from the office decided to make a trip up north to Ipoh on an adventurous cum eating trip.
I and VJ were all geared, from top to toe, from the headlights right down to the old school shoes, we were prepared to brave the cave. We reached on a Sat night after his class. We had our dinner at the ever famous Ipoh Salted Chicken restaurant before calling it a day.
The following day we were up as early as 7a.m for dim sum breakfast before starting our journey. I was extremely excited since this was my first trip into a cave. I've been to Batu Caves before when I was very young but this is different. We're going to go through the dark waters in the cave and get our hands all dirty.
We arrived at the cave at about 9 and was included in one of the first few batches together with a Korean tour group. We took a more difficult path to thread through the waters.
There were at least 7 of us in the team. The first part of the trip in was easy, straight path, passing small river flows. After about 25 - 20minutes into the trip, we started to crawl under big stones. The limestones were gorgeous. During these crawling stints was when Me and VJ were envied because we had our headlights wrapped around our heads and we didn't need to carry a torch light as the only thing we had to focus on was to get to the other side and our chin had to touch the floor of the cave. Some crawling was done in shallow waters and some was on damp ground.
The experience was mind-blowing. The cave was gorgeous! And the stalaklite and stalagmite, stuff we learnt in geography finally stood erect ahead of us. Some of the stones were formed and is still being formed more than 1000 years now. Such a prehistoric and legendary site!
The last leg of the journey was to go up a few hundred fleets of stairs. These were a killer for me as my knee was starting to hurt by then. But the beauty you see along the way is non-describable. Beautiful beyond words! At the exit of the cave, there is a small river where we washed ourselves a little before hopping back into our vehicles. We missed the white water rafting though.
That's for the next trip I suppose. Our next stop after that was to visit Foos grandma who lived very closeby. We stopped over at her place and had our shower there. We took turns to shower so we could get going on our journey back home. Having driven ourselves there allowed us time to spend on our own and we were not entirely tied to the group events. We left a while after. Her grandma was the sweetest person.
We bid everyone goodbye and left. On our way out, we stopped by an ABC stall to get some thirst quenching ais kacang. Apparently the ABC there was very famous. Indeed it was good. It was sold from a van by this mamak uncle and his son. Good business especially on a hot day.
After ABC was us heading back home. Yet another pitstop we made was to buy some tau sa piah and limau Bali. Afterall, a trip to Perak is not complete without these 2 main items as they are famous in those cities.
Can't wait for another road trip of the same.
I and VJ were all geared, from top to toe, from the headlights right down to the old school shoes, we were prepared to brave the cave. We reached on a Sat night after his class. We had our dinner at the ever famous Ipoh Salted Chicken restaurant before calling it a day.
The following day we were up as early as 7a.m for dim sum breakfast before starting our journey. I was extremely excited since this was my first trip into a cave. I've been to Batu Caves before when I was very young but this is different. We're going to go through the dark waters in the cave and get our hands all dirty.
We arrived at the cave at about 9 and was included in one of the first few batches together with a Korean tour group. We took a more difficult path to thread through the waters.
There were at least 7 of us in the team. The first part of the trip in was easy, straight path, passing small river flows. After about 25 - 20minutes into the trip, we started to crawl under big stones. The limestones were gorgeous. During these crawling stints was when Me and VJ were envied because we had our headlights wrapped around our heads and we didn't need to carry a torch light as the only thing we had to focus on was to get to the other side and our chin had to touch the floor of the cave. Some crawling was done in shallow waters and some was on damp ground.
The experience was mind-blowing. The cave was gorgeous! And the stalaklite and stalagmite, stuff we learnt in geography finally stood erect ahead of us. Some of the stones were formed and is still being formed more than 1000 years now. Such a prehistoric and legendary site!
The last leg of the journey was to go up a few hundred fleets of stairs. These were a killer for me as my knee was starting to hurt by then. But the beauty you see along the way is non-describable. Beautiful beyond words! At the exit of the cave, there is a small river where we washed ourselves a little before hopping back into our vehicles. We missed the white water rafting though.
That's for the next trip I suppose. Our next stop after that was to visit Foos grandma who lived very closeby. We stopped over at her place and had our shower there. We took turns to shower so we could get going on our journey back home. Having driven ourselves there allowed us time to spend on our own and we were not entirely tied to the group events. We left a while after. Her grandma was the sweetest person.
We bid everyone goodbye and left. On our way out, we stopped by an ABC stall to get some thirst quenching ais kacang. Apparently the ABC there was very famous. Indeed it was good. It was sold from a van by this mamak uncle and his son. Good business especially on a hot day.
After ABC was us heading back home. Yet another pitstop we made was to buy some tau sa piah and limau Bali. Afterall, a trip to Perak is not complete without these 2 main items as they are famous in those cities.
Can't wait for another road trip of the same.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
i need a massage OR a holiday OR both...
Symptoms of a long over-due break : back ache, dreams of a vacation, constantly checking out the next public holiday date...
All the above checked. Yes, i do badly need a get-away.
All the above checked. Yes, i do badly need a get-away.
Friday, November 21, 2008
On Loans, Insurance & Credit cards
I'm somewhat not a very risk averse person. After sometime of scouting around for a good deal on credit cards avail in town, I came to a dead end... There is no such thing as a 'good deal' after all, isn't it?
I mean there are thousands of offer on credit cards, loans, and many other financial help. Each has its own perks. But whether or not its a good deal really depends on what an individual need is. However, in the long run, I realised that no matter how much research or effort you put into finding out the details, there will eventually be a point where you see something much better down the line.
Example taken, my current insurance package. When I first bought it about 3 years ago, after an x amount of research and effort put into deciding on which to choose, I went ahead with the package i took coz the company was ranking between one and 2 as the top providers in the market, at that point of time. To my shock or horror, I came to realise that the ranking has dropped, a few ladders down!! But whats done is done. I still pay my premiums now. And I do believe that should anything happen to me someday, no matter what, if the company does survive this global crisis that is, my beneficiaries will get paid... So, its not all lost...
I just need to take it easy...
I mean there are thousands of offer on credit cards, loans, and many other financial help. Each has its own perks. But whether or not its a good deal really depends on what an individual need is. However, in the long run, I realised that no matter how much research or effort you put into finding out the details, there will eventually be a point where you see something much better down the line.
Example taken, my current insurance package. When I first bought it about 3 years ago, after an x amount of research and effort put into deciding on which to choose, I went ahead with the package i took coz the company was ranking between one and 2 as the top providers in the market, at that point of time. To my shock or horror, I came to realise that the ranking has dropped, a few ladders down!! But whats done is done. I still pay my premiums now. And I do believe that should anything happen to me someday, no matter what, if the company does survive this global crisis that is, my beneficiaries will get paid... So, its not all lost...
I just need to take it easy...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Beggers can't be choosers? Or can they?
The sandwich I made this morning to take to work came back in the same back - untouched. While on my way home, I was thinking to myself, I should eat it as soon as I get home or on the way, although there was food waiting at home. I also had an orange with me.
While on my way back, I came across this couple, who were seated by the roadside. They looked dirty, the woman was lying on the mans' lap, and he had this exhausted look on his face. I thought, hey, they look like they could use some food. I did step back for a bit to think if they might find it offensive if I were to offer them food. I looked at the man for a 2nd thought...
He took out his hand, gesturing as if feeding something to his mouth - standard begging for food gesture. This couple looked awfully familiar, I have seen them begging before in Bangsar as well!!
Anyway, I didn't think twice. I walked towards him and handed over the bread and orange. To my shock, he refused the orange and said that he'll just take the bread. He said that they both don't eat oranges. Okay, fine... I took back the orange and walked away. Not even a thank you from him but I was satisfied. My sandwich will be eaten after all.. The orange - can wait ;)
But this is not the first time someone less fortunate has refused help. I remember some time back, this beggar who wanted money refused to accept the coins of 30 or 50 cents anymore. I guess with the current economic turmoil and price hike in all areas, this happens to be one of it...
While on my way back, I came across this couple, who were seated by the roadside. They looked dirty, the woman was lying on the mans' lap, and he had this exhausted look on his face. I thought, hey, they look like they could use some food. I did step back for a bit to think if they might find it offensive if I were to offer them food. I looked at the man for a 2nd thought...
He took out his hand, gesturing as if feeding something to his mouth - standard begging for food gesture. This couple looked awfully familiar, I have seen them begging before in Bangsar as well!!
Anyway, I didn't think twice. I walked towards him and handed over the bread and orange. To my shock, he refused the orange and said that he'll just take the bread. He said that they both don't eat oranges. Okay, fine... I took back the orange and walked away. Not even a thank you from him but I was satisfied. My sandwich will be eaten after all.. The orange - can wait ;)
But this is not the first time someone less fortunate has refused help. I remember some time back, this beggar who wanted money refused to accept the coins of 30 or 50 cents anymore. I guess with the current economic turmoil and price hike in all areas, this happens to be one of it...
Monday, September 22, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Merdeka - or NOT?
August 31st marks a very auspicious day for Malaysians in general - the day we gained independence from the British.
HOWEVER, 51 years later, we are still struggling... for independence...
within our own country.. for freedom of speech and action... from the heads of our country who are fighting their own war... of politics and power...
like the saying "Gajah sama gajah berjuang, pelanduk mati di tengah-tengah".
(translated - when 2 elephants fight, the smaller deer becomes the victim, dead in their midst.)
HOWEVER, 51 years later, we are still struggling... for independence...
within our own country.. for freedom of speech and action... from the heads of our country who are fighting their own war... of politics and power...
like the saying "Gajah sama gajah berjuang, pelanduk mati di tengah-tengah".
(translated - when 2 elephants fight, the smaller deer becomes the victim, dead in their midst.)
Monday, July 07, 2008
Physio - Prevention is definitely better than cure...
Went for my 2nd physio session... for a case of simple joint-pain.
I'd consider myself as an active person. I go to they gym sometimes, play squash for hours to no end, i dance a lot and walk extremely fast. People say being active in life helps to keep you healthy and balanced. Or so I thought... until i paid a visit to this physio-therapist that one of my good friends go to.
She's been having back problems for a long time now. And the physio session she attends every saturdays has improved her condition tremendously.
Wen i went in that one Sat, i sat on the stool and she asked.. so what is wrong with you?
I said - hmm... nothing really but then again, wait! If there was nothing wrong, why would i be here? I didn't want to look silly with that answer so i thought, to be honest will be the best way to do this. So i spoke about my stiff neck prob which i experience at times, for which i visit my regular massage joint for a good 1-hour session of muscle relief.
And then i thought - thats not really a big prob coz it goes off once the session is over.. So, what is the REAL problem?
Then i thought about my joint prob - on my knee whenever i walk or do any form of exercise. It used to be manageable - until I started experiencing more pressing pain during my workout sessions in the gym.
I attributed this to the aggressive squash sessions I was having. So, I got myself a knee guard to limit my knee movements when exercising. However, this was a camouflage. I knew it but as usual, if nothing is broken, it doesn't need fixing.
SO i just mentioned all this to Jaz (my theraphist) and she did a diagnose on my knee. She gave an explanation on what is the should-be condition of a normal knee and how it is like for mine.
Obviously this is a very early stage of arthritis. However, if i continued ignoring this problem, it will result in a worse condition.. leading to a case of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
To my surprise, I came across this article on The Star Online. Click on the link below to read more.
http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?file=/2008/6/29/health/21658262&sec=health
I'd consider myself as an active person. I go to they gym sometimes, play squash for hours to no end, i dance a lot and walk extremely fast. People say being active in life helps to keep you healthy and balanced. Or so I thought... until i paid a visit to this physio-therapist that one of my good friends go to.
She's been having back problems for a long time now. And the physio session she attends every saturdays has improved her condition tremendously.
Wen i went in that one Sat, i sat on the stool and she asked.. so what is wrong with you?
I said - hmm... nothing really but then again, wait! If there was nothing wrong, why would i be here? I didn't want to look silly with that answer so i thought, to be honest will be the best way to do this. So i spoke about my stiff neck prob which i experience at times, for which i visit my regular massage joint for a good 1-hour session of muscle relief.
And then i thought - thats not really a big prob coz it goes off once the session is over.. So, what is the REAL problem?
Then i thought about my joint prob - on my knee whenever i walk or do any form of exercise. It used to be manageable - until I started experiencing more pressing pain during my workout sessions in the gym.
I attributed this to the aggressive squash sessions I was having. So, I got myself a knee guard to limit my knee movements when exercising. However, this was a camouflage. I knew it but as usual, if nothing is broken, it doesn't need fixing.
SO i just mentioned all this to Jaz (my theraphist) and she did a diagnose on my knee. She gave an explanation on what is the should-be condition of a normal knee and how it is like for mine.
Obviously this is a very early stage of arthritis. However, if i continued ignoring this problem, it will result in a worse condition.. leading to a case of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
To my surprise, I came across this article on The Star Online. Click on the link below to read more.
http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?file=/2008/6/29/health/21658262&sec=health
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Saturday, June 09, 2007
social conditioning & Concepts in life
most if not all of the things we do in our daily life is socially conditioned. We grow up being told what is right and wrong, which is good and bad, and sometimes we are just told to do something without being explained to, the reasoning behind it.
This has developed a mental attitude of accepting what has been told and given without questioning. I, on the other hand, was one who rebelled against this idea. I refused to be boxed into a type. Refused to follow what was expected of me and went against the stream at any opportunity i got. Of course i learnt it the hard way, i also had my fair share of banging my head against the wall, burnt and crashed along the way but isn't that what life is all about? Falling and getting up at my own pace and crying over the pain so that when the pit comes along again, i will know better to fall in a way that i don't end up crying :)
Anyways, coming back to the former thought, there is no such thing as good or bad. Values are attached by us humans. This is to prevent crime and keep the society in a more controlled situation. Imagine if there was no rules or law in the world? people will go on killing each other and there will be chaos. Human mind has been conditioned to follow these rules to ensure peace.
Here's an example:
what is good in war? it decreases world population, allows reformation, makes some parts of the world realise how blessed they are and grateful they should be...
WHat is bad about it? the innocent die, there is hatred, in humane killing, disaster and destruction, fear in the young and women, no evolution or growth.
thinking of all these issues are boggin my mind when there are tonnes of things to do in my plate now... i need to take a break and continue my work be4 it gets too late. i'm trying to get into the habit of discipline and kick out procrastination... ciao now..
This has developed a mental attitude of accepting what has been told and given without questioning. I, on the other hand, was one who rebelled against this idea. I refused to be boxed into a type. Refused to follow what was expected of me and went against the stream at any opportunity i got. Of course i learnt it the hard way, i also had my fair share of banging my head against the wall, burnt and crashed along the way but isn't that what life is all about? Falling and getting up at my own pace and crying over the pain so that when the pit comes along again, i will know better to fall in a way that i don't end up crying :)
Anyways, coming back to the former thought, there is no such thing as good or bad. Values are attached by us humans. This is to prevent crime and keep the society in a more controlled situation. Imagine if there was no rules or law in the world? people will go on killing each other and there will be chaos. Human mind has been conditioned to follow these rules to ensure peace.
Here's an example:
what is good in war? it decreases world population, allows reformation, makes some parts of the world realise how blessed they are and grateful they should be...
WHat is bad about it? the innocent die, there is hatred, in humane killing, disaster and destruction, fear in the young and women, no evolution or growth.
thinking of all these issues are boggin my mind when there are tonnes of things to do in my plate now... i need to take a break and continue my work be4 it gets too late. i'm trying to get into the habit of discipline and kick out procrastination... ciao now..
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Dubai trip
Dear blog,
just got back to my workstation after a week long break. Left for Dubai on the 26th May. Water Congress was on till the 29th May. Went for drinks with the team. The non drinkers left shortly after for dinner and a trip on the 'Abra' - a river boat which is their form of transport from one area to the other. I wasn't keen on the idea of gettin onto one, really so i stayed back and ended up chattin wit Em since we won't be physically meeting for the next 5 months or so.
Checked out frm Hyatt that night into this dingy looking Picaddily hotel. Extremely regrettable decision, very deceiving web-site description of the hotel coz it wasn't even close to the given description. Anyways, by the time we reached this hotel, it was past midnight so we dumped our bags and slept in our rooms for a fresher day out. Good thing about the trip ths time was tat we extended for another 2 days to walk around, which we did the very next morning. We had a distasteful breakfast at their coffee house. Left after a quick bite of the only thing edible - cold fried chicken.
Walked around Nasr square, this is near the Gold Souk, an area filled with gold shops. The entire street was full of nothing else but shops selling gold!! Gold is apparently very much cheaper in this part of the world. I ended up with Hobsons choice ere. Couldn't find the earrings my mum requested for, they were either too expensive or not the size i wanted. But i was giddy with too many choices. I didn't like having too many choices. Anyways, we walked into another street and ended up buying nuts i.e almonds, cashews, pashminas, hand woven cushion covers etc.
It was noon by then so we walked into this iranian restaurant nearby and had chicken and mutton briyani. Wat a wonderful meal tat was... yummy...
Then we split into two groups. The ones going for the night safari and the other going for a city tour around Dubai city.
Me, Chees, Foow attempted to stop a cab and to no avail, crossed the road, in the middle of the blazing hot sun and walked back to the streets of Nasr to look for more souveniers instead. Ended up in this little shop in an alley selling all kinds of souvenirs, the kinds we were looking for and ended there for about 3o mins or so. There, we decided to go to the City Centre, Carrefoure to get the chocolates since we figured that there won't be enough time to do so the next day or wen we get back from the safari at night. We flagged a cab and went to city centre, which is actually the name of the shopping mall. At this point, it was already 4 pm and our pick up frm the hotel to the safari site was supposed to be at 430pm. After a quick supermarket sweep, we ran out to queue for a cab in a snaking long line. I thought to myself, no, we are not going to make it thru this line so i quickly called the hotel and requested for a pick up from the city centre itself.
After another quick phone call, that was arranged and they arrived shortly. There were about 4 other men in the 4 wheel drive. They were from all over the middle east. We drove for about 1 hour to the desert and for once in my life, i saw the desert for real.
it was a breathtaking view, the layers of sand that formed different patterns was simply beautiful... Look out for the next entry, there's more details to the story
just got back to my workstation after a week long break. Left for Dubai on the 26th May. Water Congress was on till the 29th May. Went for drinks with the team. The non drinkers left shortly after for dinner and a trip on the 'Abra' - a river boat which is their form of transport from one area to the other. I wasn't keen on the idea of gettin onto one, really so i stayed back and ended up chattin wit Em since we won't be physically meeting for the next 5 months or so.
Checked out frm Hyatt that night into this dingy looking Picaddily hotel. Extremely regrettable decision, very deceiving web-site description of the hotel coz it wasn't even close to the given description. Anyways, by the time we reached this hotel, it was past midnight so we dumped our bags and slept in our rooms for a fresher day out. Good thing about the trip ths time was tat we extended for another 2 days to walk around, which we did the very next morning. We had a distasteful breakfast at their coffee house. Left after a quick bite of the only thing edible - cold fried chicken.
Walked around Nasr square, this is near the Gold Souk, an area filled with gold shops. The entire street was full of nothing else but shops selling gold!! Gold is apparently very much cheaper in this part of the world. I ended up with Hobsons choice ere. Couldn't find the earrings my mum requested for, they were either too expensive or not the size i wanted. But i was giddy with too many choices. I didn't like having too many choices. Anyways, we walked into another street and ended up buying nuts i.e almonds, cashews, pashminas, hand woven cushion covers etc.
It was noon by then so we walked into this iranian restaurant nearby and had chicken and mutton briyani. Wat a wonderful meal tat was... yummy...
Then we split into two groups. The ones going for the night safari and the other going for a city tour around Dubai city.
Me, Chees, Foow attempted to stop a cab and to no avail, crossed the road, in the middle of the blazing hot sun and walked back to the streets of Nasr to look for more souveniers instead. Ended up in this little shop in an alley selling all kinds of souvenirs, the kinds we were looking for and ended there for about 3o mins or so. There, we decided to go to the City Centre, Carrefoure to get the chocolates since we figured that there won't be enough time to do so the next day or wen we get back from the safari at night. We flagged a cab and went to city centre, which is actually the name of the shopping mall. At this point, it was already 4 pm and our pick up frm the hotel to the safari site was supposed to be at 430pm. After a quick supermarket sweep, we ran out to queue for a cab in a snaking long line. I thought to myself, no, we are not going to make it thru this line so i quickly called the hotel and requested for a pick up from the city centre itself.
After another quick phone call, that was arranged and they arrived shortly. There were about 4 other men in the 4 wheel drive. They were from all over the middle east. We drove for about 1 hour to the desert and for once in my life, i saw the desert for real.
it was a breathtaking view, the layers of sand that formed different patterns was simply beautiful... Look out for the next entry, there's more details to the story
Friday, May 18, 2007
when u believe...
there can be miracles... when you believe.... somehow you will achieve...
They don't alwiz happen wen u ask and its easy to give in to the feeling... but never give in or give up.
They don't alwiz happen wen u ask and its easy to give in to the feeling... but never give in or give up.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
the day after labour-day & Wesak Day
i usually hate coming back to work after a long break however, dis time its different. There's lots of work pending to be completed. I've learnt to take a break from work completely without a single interruption, including not even checking my e-mails. The only calls i entertain are those with caller IDs.
There are 2 trips to be planned. The World Rainforest Music Festival in Sarawak @ July & an extended Dubai trip end of this May. The former needs full planning whereas the latter is sort of partially done. Now back to my work, gonna start enquiring. Will be back later...
There are 2 trips to be planned. The World Rainforest Music Festival in Sarawak @ July & an extended Dubai trip end of this May. The former needs full planning whereas the latter is sort of partially done. Now back to my work, gonna start enquiring. Will be back later...
Sunday, April 29, 2007
super-f*^**in-fabulous trip to Penang!
juz finished Rocs blog & i had to pen this down before it goes too stale to be told...
this weekend is the following weekend from our unforgettable trip to Penang. Well said Roc bout this being the first of many more trips to come.
She n another well meanin friend, Jay arranged tis weekend get-away for me since its the weekend just befor my official turning into a 26 year old. It was a surprise to me until i got to the place. Every single moment of our journey together was memorable. We took the train wher Preshnan followed us. Thank God it was a berth that we chose. We slept for some good 7 hours, the first hour was spent recording the departure. N then we sat n chit chatted for a bit before sneaking around in the train looking for the cafeteria for some food. We ordered a hot plate of fried rice and keay teow.
Of course me, as usual had to check out the toilets in almost all places i go to. The toilet was very basic. I went in when the train stopped at a station. but we never left the train at all throughout the journey. When we got back Preshnan was already fast asleep. We got into our own bunks and slept off. I kept waking up frequently during the first hour, afraid that we might miss our stop and end up at the borders of Thailand.
However, my anticipation lessened after a while coz i was being lulled by the swaying of the train while it was moving. It felt very comforting to feel the train move since it brings back many many memories of the past...
The train has always been our only mode of travel between cities coz anya was a KTM staff. So he had many privilleges we could use and besides that, it was always more convenient for both anya and ma to handle all of us children who were very little then on a train than they would in a bus. So yea.. we've had many memorable trips up-North and down-South on the train, in the mornin, afternoon, night.. we've been thru it all.. So part of me was re-living all the memories throughout the journey.
Okay... now i'm reminising again... BUT i've smttg more important to do at the moment. The Income Tax submission is due tomorrow! ANd i'm still tryin to get thru the online submission which is to no avail. N i've 3 other important tasks at hand as well... so i've gotta pen off for now... Will continue over the 'holiday' if at all... till den... chiaos de mous
this weekend is the following weekend from our unforgettable trip to Penang. Well said Roc bout this being the first of many more trips to come.
She n another well meanin friend, Jay arranged tis weekend get-away for me since its the weekend just befor my official turning into a 26 year old. It was a surprise to me until i got to the place. Every single moment of our journey together was memorable. We took the train wher Preshnan followed us. Thank God it was a berth that we chose. We slept for some good 7 hours, the first hour was spent recording the departure. N then we sat n chit chatted for a bit before sneaking around in the train looking for the cafeteria for some food. We ordered a hot plate of fried rice and keay teow.
Of course me, as usual had to check out the toilets in almost all places i go to. The toilet was very basic. I went in when the train stopped at a station. but we never left the train at all throughout the journey. When we got back Preshnan was already fast asleep. We got into our own bunks and slept off. I kept waking up frequently during the first hour, afraid that we might miss our stop and end up at the borders of Thailand.
However, my anticipation lessened after a while coz i was being lulled by the swaying of the train while it was moving. It felt very comforting to feel the train move since it brings back many many memories of the past...
The train has always been our only mode of travel between cities coz anya was a KTM staff. So he had many privilleges we could use and besides that, it was always more convenient for both anya and ma to handle all of us children who were very little then on a train than they would in a bus. So yea.. we've had many memorable trips up-North and down-South on the train, in the mornin, afternoon, night.. we've been thru it all.. So part of me was re-living all the memories throughout the journey.
Okay... now i'm reminising again... BUT i've smttg more important to do at the moment. The Income Tax submission is due tomorrow! ANd i'm still tryin to get thru the online submission which is to no avail. N i've 3 other important tasks at hand as well... so i've gotta pen off for now... Will continue over the 'holiday' if at all... till den... chiaos de mous
Thursday, April 19, 2007
countdown to relaxation.... :)
Countdown to secret vacation wit Roc is down to ONE day today. Leavin on a train on Friday evenin. Yay...
Dis' gonna be my train ride to a different state after a very very long time. In fact, its been years since i last did. Details of the trip will follow once i get back. For now, the preparation is keeping me excited. Nothing seems to be that interesting except for that one particular object of affection which never seem to leave my head. Anyways, will drop by again to fill dis in... Chiaos
Dis' gonna be my train ride to a different state after a very very long time. In fact, its been years since i last did. Details of the trip will follow once i get back. For now, the preparation is keeping me excited. Nothing seems to be that interesting except for that one particular object of affection which never seem to leave my head. Anyways, will drop by again to fill dis in... Chiaos
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
re-alignment of focus
Well well well... it feels like ages since i last visited this site.. if it was a house, i'd have had to clear go through cob-webs to get to in.. sigh.. Lots had happened around me and to me tht i could nt spend time to write it all down but had to live it first. Finally, when the storm has finally calmed, here i am, penning it down again.
I din exactly wake up to smell the fresh bloomed flowers. Neither did i had to hang by a thread, day in day out. Its been an in-between state. There were moments of joy n there were pain as well. one day i was in cloud 9 and a complete fool the very next - on April 1st to be exact. For once in my entire life, i felt as if i've lived April 1st to its traditional "April fools day". Why? Becoz i felt like a complete idiot on that day... in fact... i still do. But guess what ? Life goes on...
how exactly would i put this... i can't seem to string any english word that i know of to make a sentence out of it that would make sense to the person reading this. But you know what ? you are not alone coz i am as confused as you are.
My life has become a joke to myself... Bt u know what... above all the shit holes i got myself into here and there, i am still very grateful for the people around me who are very dear to me...
My closest frens... my mum... i love you all.. thank you so muc... for putting things into perspective for me. wher would i be without y'all....
muaaazxxx.... n hugs!
I din exactly wake up to smell the fresh bloomed flowers. Neither did i had to hang by a thread, day in day out. Its been an in-between state. There were moments of joy n there were pain as well. one day i was in cloud 9 and a complete fool the very next - on April 1st to be exact. For once in my entire life, i felt as if i've lived April 1st to its traditional "April fools day". Why? Becoz i felt like a complete idiot on that day... in fact... i still do. But guess what ? Life goes on...
how exactly would i put this... i can't seem to string any english word that i know of to make a sentence out of it that would make sense to the person reading this. But you know what ? you are not alone coz i am as confused as you are.
My life has become a joke to myself... Bt u know what... above all the shit holes i got myself into here and there, i am still very grateful for the people around me who are very dear to me...
My closest frens... my mum... i love you all.. thank you so muc... for putting things into perspective for me. wher would i be without y'all....
muaaazxxx.... n hugs!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
smtg i copied frm somewhere...
wish i cld claim dis as mine bt unfortunately not...
""Lucky is the man who is the first love of a woman,but luckier is the woman who is the last love of a man" ..... and I love him, will love him for the rest of my life."
""Lucky is the man who is the first love of a woman,but luckier is the woman who is the last love of a man" ..... and I love him, will love him for the rest of my life."
Monday, February 26, 2007
intrinsic finality...
I've realised tat in actuality, i believe in the theory of intrinsic finality which is the idea that there is a natural good for all beings, and that all beings have a natural tendency to pursue their own good. It is an underlying principle of teleology, and moral objectivism. The concept of intrinsic finality was summarized by Thomas Aquinas in (Contra Gentiles IV, xix).
We were havin this so-called debate over the good and the evil, y is there war and ended the nite with the ultimate question - what's the opposite of evolution or does such a thing exist? i mean, if things are evolving, can there come a point when they start going backwards or devolving, which i also came to find out later that note over a quick google tat such a theory or concept has been tossed but not proven, even theory of EVOLUTION for the matter. The former is called devolution of extinction.
Anyways, its been quite an interesting adventure this past few weeks wit these thoughts.
We were havin this so-called debate over the good and the evil, y is there war and ended the nite with the ultimate question - what's the opposite of evolution or does such a thing exist? i mean, if things are evolving, can there come a point when they start going backwards or devolving, which i also came to find out later that note over a quick google tat such a theory or concept has been tossed but not proven, even theory of EVOLUTION for the matter. The former is called devolution of extinction.
Anyways, its been quite an interesting adventure this past few weeks wit these thoughts.
Monday, February 19, 2007
the headless girl in search of love
y are there wars n y doesn't poverty end?
y are there still primitive humans in this moden world?
y aren't there some understanding or giving in among humans?
the power craze still goes on, who is greater n who is not..
the news are still full of nations at war with each other..
Are they blind or deaf?
don't they see that the ones who truly suffer are the innocent ones,
the ones who really cry are not their hurt soldiers but..
its their mothers n children..
their own future..
future?
there is no such thing for them.
they live for the here & now
for the only noise they would have listened to while growing up is that of gun shots,
the only colour they know is red,
from that which is gushing out of the freshly dead bodies outside their homes,
the only touch they know is that of a mother,
for that is the only place they cling onto at all times out of fear...
they grow without role models...
no one to call papa...
and here we are... in a greener pasture, scowling and getting irritated with our parents,
they eat rye bread day in, day out and occasionally porridge, & meat is luxury
and here we are... irritated when the food served at home has no meat or something we particularly like
Y does all this happen? There are still marginalized lot in the community we live in,
they never cease to exist... & the lines of poverty & war doesn't seem to meet a common ground...
of compromise or of any love...
love... tats the missing link in it all... there is none.. The world lacks some love.. in all things big or small. The past 14th February saw majority in the world celebrating love, of special kind, in the name of a man who died to also, save love.
Everyday has to be Valentines then, if thats' what it takes to inject some love into the world. But for now thats' what the world lacks... a bit of love...
y are there still primitive humans in this moden world?
y aren't there some understanding or giving in among humans?
the power craze still goes on, who is greater n who is not..
the news are still full of nations at war with each other..
Are they blind or deaf?
don't they see that the ones who truly suffer are the innocent ones,
the ones who really cry are not their hurt soldiers but..
its their mothers n children..
their own future..
future?
there is no such thing for them.
they live for the here & now
for the only noise they would have listened to while growing up is that of gun shots,
the only colour they know is red,
from that which is gushing out of the freshly dead bodies outside their homes,
the only touch they know is that of a mother,
for that is the only place they cling onto at all times out of fear...
they grow without role models...
no one to call papa...
and here we are... in a greener pasture, scowling and getting irritated with our parents,
they eat rye bread day in, day out and occasionally porridge, & meat is luxury
and here we are... irritated when the food served at home has no meat or something we particularly like
Y does all this happen? There are still marginalized lot in the community we live in,
they never cease to exist... & the lines of poverty & war doesn't seem to meet a common ground...
of compromise or of any love...
love... tats the missing link in it all... there is none.. The world lacks some love.. in all things big or small. The past 14th February saw majority in the world celebrating love, of special kind, in the name of a man who died to also, save love.
Everyday has to be Valentines then, if thats' what it takes to inject some love into the world. But for now thats' what the world lacks... a bit of love...
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