Blasé

The ups of Ups, and lows of Lows..

Blasé.

A reminder...

I don't know what led to this train of thoughts, but they're definitely not directed to anyone, nor to myself. Perhaps indirectly, to myself. I can't be certain.

Try not just criticise as though you know more than another person.
Giving negative comments do not improve any outcome.
If you so wish to reprimand someone about their idea/thoughts/actions, do so with educational input. Your thoughts are yours alone and if u like to share it with another, make sure there is an impact - provide logical reasons etc. Do not repel if u wish to influence.
Support and understand why first.

People are all different and indifferent.
You might have your own ways to do things, and they might have theirs. And when these two do not come together cohesively, understand this and come to a standpoint where both are acceptable. Let it go if you think its not worth the negative emotions. Take your time in that too, but not too long, afterall, like previously said, its not worth it. Some minor issues can be considered as artifacts of life. See the bigger picture.

I'm taking the positives, learning from the lesser ones and brushing over the negatives. :)

p/s: i am such a shy person!

1 thing 2 say 3 words 4 you.. ~ :)

Yesterday, I chatted with a dear friend and enjoyed every minute of the long conversation. We randomly keep in touch, perhaps roughly just 5 times a year if I had quantify/put a numeric to it, but she's one of those few who makes me feel so at ease talking to and brightens up the day even if its night ;)

Ok guys, if you're Muslim/Malay, I'd like to play matchmaker with this superb girl! HAHA.

Today, I dropped her a message and led me to this remarkable song. I love this band and a few of their songs. I adore this clip that they've made for the song. Its so meaningful, touching and adorable; but most importantly, simple. And, its location is CHICAGO!! Feels awesome to recognise the sites and in my heart, to say, "I've been there." It brings a lot of bittersweet memories. But I am gradually remembering only the sweet bits. :)

I've also just found out that this group, the Plain White T's is from Chicago's suburbs!

Perhaps some day, I can add my story to the clip. *smiles*
eNjoY~

Taking pleasure against Wind and Rain..

Many leave thoughts, opinions and expressions.
Today, I would like to write akin to a journal entry.
Here goes;

A friend came down over the weekend to visit another friend. I am very glad and happy to be in their company. We decided to go for one of the wonderful walks around the area and chose a 'moderate' one, with a distance of roughly 6 miles, taking between 2-4 hours, and with the highest altitude being around 1000ft.

Now, we were meant to take the train to the starting point to save time as it was rather far away. However, there were no trains available that day! And the bus timetable squeezed time out of us. Nevertheless, being ambitious, determined and 'casual', we dressed quickly and left.

The rain was pouring, the wind howling and turning raindrops into pellets stinging our faces as we walked against it. The reverberating sounds of tiny bullets against our rain jackets continued throughout the walk. We didn't quite end up the route we were meant to go. I did, however, thoroughly enjoyed the amiable chat, the comfortable company and the exuberant smiles in spite of soggy socks + shoes, damp clothes and shoe-sinking muddy grounds mixed with 'enriching' by-products of farm animals. HAHA. =D

We walked back by the sea and the estuary, against v.e.r.y strong winds. I wouldn't be surprised if it was 70mph! It completely dried out my jacket and trousers! As we walked by the estuary, the setting sun finally peeked through the wispy grey clouds and gave us a 'Twilight' moment (Pun intended!).

It was just too bad that I was still feeling short of good health and could not continue the great company through the night.

This would be one of those things where with the right company, I believe, one can enjoy a different perspective. It definitely gave me a memorable one.


Note: OHCM surgical chapter must be written by a woman, or at least partly!..or, a very intelligent man, because a section of it goes, "...ideally, this should be from the surgeon herself."
Utter brilliance!
HAHAHA =D *wicked*

*Silent surprises~

Almost everyday, I learn something new from you,
And on days that I don't, I learn something new about myself.

This, is hard to come by.
And things hard to come by,
yet often occurring,
takes you by surprise;

You think about what's happening,
And then when you realise,
It is an inexplicable moment;
one to ponder, one to reflect,
and one to wonder, or to deflect.



An apple.
A fruit,
A rotten apple,
or the apple of my eye?
Or the forbidden fruit,
or the fruit in a child's fantasy (disney),
or the fruit of peace (in cantonese),
or the fruit of technology (apple inc.)?
Or the fruit of health - to keep the doc away?
The apple.

Under the weather..

When you're not feeling quite right..
You just yearn for that ray of light to be shone upon you,
The warmth on your skin,
That special scent by your cheek,
The enveloping tenderness..

My silent smiles..

Ah, I'm rather chatty today. But everyone else seem to be busy doing something. I cannot blame them. There is a lot of work to be done - of which, needs my completion too. Just that I'm procrastinating and shrugging it off. Lazy me huh.

Its been quite a week thus far. Today marks the day we all returned to the northern hemisphere a week ago. The day I was somewhat awakened away from my magical dream. No one should question the wonders of holidays. They are there for a reason. They take us away to places we never knew existed, they teach us things we could have only imagined before this, they enlighten us about how tiny we are in this big big world, yet how similarities and differences can form a lasting bridge, connecting people, society, culture, opinions and attitudes.

I had a beautiful summer. I never thought that it would be such a steep learning and experience curve. It was a marvel. It shone light into my life - things are clearer now, both good and bad. It can be somewhat blinding..but hey, if it's too bright, put on some shades! Gonna look cool still.

I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I frowned, I panicked, and I resolved. I also did things that some would say as impulsive, I had doubts about them too but, I have no regrets, because up until this point in time, it still..feels..right. :)

I hope that the coming months would be as enjoyable as the past months. There would be a lot thrown at all of us, but in light of adversity, I hope that all of us shall rise together, and shine ever so brightly - as my friends deserve nothing less.

Just want a little bit of you..

May the powers above bless the people around me,
and forgive me for some of the things I've done.
and i am thankful if I managed to have good moments.

:)

The thoughts.

Summer has come, and summer is going.
The leaves are turning golden brown, gone is spring.
Chills and breezes turning into bitter colds and snowfalls.
Light florals draped down by thick and heavy sombre overalls.

I've walked a passage, I've made my wrong turns
I've learnt much, I've changed moderately.
I've enjoyed my freedom, I might even have mis-used some.
But I have definitely, lived.

I don't want to go back to the stressors of matters.
Yet, I want to reap the realms of matters.
I've pictured myself, the person I want to be,
And I'll work on this artwork of a lifetime,
Along with others who make up the colours
on this plain canvas of mine.

I have learnt so much from others,
the friends I've had all my life,
the friends I've known for years,
the friends who made me strong,
the friends who believed,
the friends who encouraged,
the friends who supported,
the friends who criticized,
the friends who I've just met,
the people on the streets,
the colleagues from work,
the admirers, and the admired.

There are also those precious few,
whom all these while love me,
And those whom recently shared their love with me,
They gave me the greatest gift of all;

They taught me how to love myself.

To believe in oneself,
To believe in others.

Back to business

I shall write a short note here.

The past few weeks have been really enlightening for me. I suppose I saw and learnt a lot from the many people I have met, and in the past week in particular. I am glad to have met up with a familiar face in the USA after all. That said, if you could consider the term 'familiar' being referred to a 'row' (debate competition) 8 years ago followed by a couple hours meet which eventually led up to a 7 year absence!

Yet, I had to sniff some things out for him too, which I found hilarious and it was hard to contain my giggles as I was doing so. People must have thought that I was mad!
I also walked in the rain. It was a thunderstorm. With company.
Saw a good tennis workout. Haha, a feast ;) [gosh, i hope the person isn't reading this. or if so, take it as a compliment yea. =P]
Drank a bit with a bunch of people I newly met (not advisable) but had someone I could rely there, that's why. But of which tables turned. LoL.
Danced.
Had a good time. period.
Chilled and relaxed.
Learnt how to think and ponder with "why nots" rather than "why" i.e why should I do this? Why not I do it?

Gonna be more vocal, more outgoing, and loosen up a lil'.