Sunday, June 28, 2009

Really nice song:
Adam Lambert - No Boundaries

Seconds, hours, so many days
You know what you want, but how long can you wait?
Every moment last forever.
When you feel you've lost your way.

What if my chances were already gone?
I started believing that I could be wrong.
But you give me one good reason.
To fight and never walk away.

So here I am, still holding on

With every step, you climb another mountain
Every breath, it's harder to believe
You'll make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes
To get to that one thing.

Just when you think the road is going nowhere
Just when you almost gave up on your dreams
They take you by the hand and show you that you can
There are no boundaries.
There are no boundaries.

I fought to the limit, to stand on the edge
What if today is as good as it gets?
Don't know where the future's heading
But nothing's gonna bring me down
I've jumped every bridge and I've run every line
I risked being safe but I always knew why
I always knew why

So here I am, still holding on

With every step, you climb another mountain
Every breath, it's harder to believe
You'll make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes
To get to that one thing

Just when you think the road is going nowhere
Just when you almost gave up on your dreams
They take you by the hand and show you that you can

You can go higher, you can go deeper
There are no boundaries above and beneath you
Break every rule 'cause there's nothing between you
And your dreams

With every step, you climb another mountain
Every breath, it's harder to believe

Yeah, there are no boundaries
There are no boundaries

With every step, you climb another mountain
Every breath, it's harder to believe
You'll make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes

There are no boundaries.
There are no boundaries.
There are no boundaries.

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There are, really no boundaries to what we can achieve.
All the best for blocks! (:

Saturday, June 27, 2009

I like this one. (:

A Donkey's Tale
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well.

The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do.

Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well.

At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up!

Shake it off and take a step up. Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.

Live simply and appreciate what you have. (:

Give more.

And of course, expect less.


...Enough of that (crap).. The donkey later came back, and bit the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock.

MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:

When you do something wrong, and try to cover your ass (pun intended), it always comes back to bite you.

I like the picture ;D


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Would we rather leave a lasting impression for all the good things you've done, or all the misdeeds and agony that you've caused upon others? The good things, of course. And for that, we've nothing but to avert our eyes from what others do at times, but only hear/see "the good stuff" :D

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Someone once told me this: Sometimes, it's a choice to be unspoken. Think about it: whats the use of talking when your words don't matter to certain people, anymore? It's kind of tragic, but true, yeah? =/

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

This is one nice quote (:

'Now that we'd stop to think of it, elementary school wasn't that bad, because bruised knees were way easier to fix than anything else.' Well, anything else, is really anything else! Rejoice the days of band aid, yeaah.

板块.板块.板块.
Blocks.Blocks.Blocks.
Where are the loggers/tree cutters/slash-and-burners when we need them?!

Monday, June 22, 2009

Something nice to share: :D

9 Major Turn Offs About Anyone (Language might be offensive)

1. People who point at their wrist asking for the time... I know where my watch is pal, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the toilet is?

2. People who are willing to get off their butts to search the entire room for the TV remote because they refuse to walk to the TV and change the channel manually.

3. When people say "Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too". Damn Right! What good is cake if you can't eat it?

4. When people say "it's always the last place you look". Of course it is. Why the hell would you keep looking after you've found it? Do people do this? Who and where are they?

5. When people say while watching a film, "did ya see that?" No Loser, I paid $12 to come to the cinema and stare at the damn floor!

6. People who ask "Can I ask you a question?"... Didn't give me a choice there, did ya sunshine?

7. When something is 'new and improved'. Which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then there must have been something before it, couldn't be new.

8. When people say "life is short". What the hell??? Life is the longest damn thing anyone ever does!!! What can you do thats longer?

9. When you are waiting for the bus and someone asks "Has the bus come yet?" If the bus came, would I be standing here???


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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowel lines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade-wind in your sails! (:

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Twice in three days I've read this. Cool, huh.

When people walk away; let them.
Don't try to talk them around; for it'd be useless.
As, your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.

Familiar to some, yes? (:
Tae-kwon-do.

The holidays, thus far, was a fruitful one, a meaningful one. For what I'd experienced, of fun, be it with the class, with the club, with good friends, they were, good times. 3 weeks have passed. 1 remains, academics wise, much more to cover, much more to complete. And the week, would be put to good use.

Week 3, Sparex.
-Whoever said camps couldn't be fun, yet a learning experience, at the same time? ;D
-Whoever said your teacher couldn't be your friend?
-Whoever said that wise words comes only from aged people, rather than seniors years older?

The fun, laughter, (a 'little' pain), great experiences. Made possible, by some really great, and committed people. Generous in guidance, forthcoming with suggestions, tips, help. And of course, the never ending laughter that follows sometimes, yeah? (:

People, generally, are not solitary beings. We require the help, assistance, guidance, aid, of others, to spot our mistakes, to correct us. We learn, then, from the other, and more of ourselves. It's these lessons we learn, that sculpt our foundations, mould our thinkings, improve us as a whole. Takeaways, they vary from people to people, effectiveness varies from how receptive we are, how willing we are to work on our flaws, to improve ourselves.

From myself, to the wonderful individuals, whom:
-Went all out to provide me with guidance with my understanding, in both theory and practical, at the expense of sleep (yeah, helping me with training, even at 1.30am in the morning). Thank you.
-Gave their 110% attention, commitment, devotion to our wellbeing, safety, and ensuring that the camp was a great experience. Thank you.
-Gave me an opportunity to improve myself. Be it from verbal coaching, static kicks, videoing my experience in the sparring arena, etc. Thank you.
-I had previously sparred, to provide the different variations, styles and flairs that I could have came across. Thank you.
-Made the 4 days, a memorable experience.

Of course, words we've heard, lessons we've learnt; it doesn't stop there, does it? "The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary." Rest assured, we'd work hard, we will. (:


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Limits. Ceilings. Maximum caps. Boundaries. What are they? More often than usual, we find ourselves stretched; as much as possible, as far as possible. It is a good thing, to seek improvement, but where in fact, does that stretching stop? Often, in the climb for the top, albeit with fervor and enthusiasm that initial surges bring, we'd go a certain distance, until we reach that invisible barrier, that particular mental barrier, where the little voice in your head goes: "You're tired. Stop here. It's enough." And that's it. We stop. No attempts to push yourself further, no attempts to break our limits. We stop. And we blame it on external factors, on the environment, on the climate, on any other minute details, yet we leave out the most crucial factor -- the individual himself.

Physical limits, what are they, when we push ourselves over our limits? We can achieve success, if we were willing to challenge the very fibre of our bodies.
Conditional factors, surrounding influences, what are they,? We can achieve success, if we have the end in mind, and pit our very being on achieving those dreams?
And of what little significance do derogatory remarks from others have on us?
Let them not dissuade us from the ends we aspire, we brush criticism aside, and strive on. For it is only then, when we go, literally the extra mile, energies expanded, focused, determined, that we would find what we yearn for.

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Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

不管多么的艰苦,辛酸,还是得活下去,坚持下去,对不对?

Thrown at us what may, be it unpleasant circumstances, depressing moments, heartbreaking scenarios, happy times even; life, still goes on!




Oh yeah, love the pool. 80cents per entry, beats a cone at Macs, right? (:
Especially with one or two friends with you; hit the pool, feel the water, let the laps take over you. Singapore pools today are more populated (a little too overpopulated though). Bodes well? More people are attempting at, exercising? x) We see smiley faces all around, cheery, stress-free laughter -- Families down at the rides, couples frolicking in the water, children playing water-tag. Happy people, happy people.

In the aqueous environment it's all quiet; everything is all slow-mo, and swim strokes: pull, breathe, pull - it goes on, side to side, lap by lap. The water, it takes over, all is calm, all is well, for that hour or two. If only everything could be as the serene water environment, if life could be as carefree, if we could live, everything in slow motion, how good that'll be? The pool, it's a good time to think, personally. To reflect, to look at how things have been. No one troubles you, aside the one kiddo who bumps into you incidentally once in a while. (:

Everything is two sided, everything. What is a pain to accomplish, can be fun, for others. Like swimming! It can be a pain in the ass, absolutely, if you're lazy, it can be a 'refresh' button at the same time, to whom only. We can choose, to be happy, to be not. It's purely our decision, our choice, why should anyone take it from us, right?

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If it means that others have an edge over us, we work harder to cover up that gap.
If it means that we're from different backgrounds, we could work to bridge that space.
If it means that we could never be as fortunate as others, we try as best to amend the situation, otherwise, let what can't be changed stay, and focus on the other brighter things in life that we already possess.

For the process, of working, of experimenting, of being thrown around like a rag-doll, of being hurt time and time again -- it is like the muscle system, tear it, it'll grow stronger; and we're like that too - pull through hardship, come out tougher.

And one day we'll realize that hey, we're actually quite well of, perhaps in terms of experience, of precious moments, things that we can call our own, over others.

生命,还是美好的. (:

Monday, June 15, 2009



One picture that was rather inspiring in the camera album.
Good days, or bad days; it's up to us to decide, right? (:

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Clicking through websites, when this came up. Kinda interesting. Hahha.

Author: Unknown.
It Is

It's nice to know that you're secured with that someone. That even if the rain is pouring hard and the sky is almost dark, he'll never leave you just so you won't feel alone. Even if his friends had left him (and even if he has to be somewhere else) he'd still stay by your side, just so you won't feel alone.

It's so good to know that you have someone who'll be willing to help you cope up in every frustrations you're having. Every depressing moments, every down moments, every self-worthless-realization moments, he'd be there, not because you want someone to be with you, but because he wants to be with you.

It's great to know when a person appreciates every little thing you do. Even a smile would mean a lot to him, just because you own that smile. And that even if no words are expressed as long as the eyes understand, you'd be able to communicate, just like that.

It's overwhelming when a person tells you that he loves you for who you are. He may not have an answer when you ask him why, but really, he doesn't have to have reasons for loving you.

It's more grateful to know that someone is grateful to have you. We don't choose the people who enter our lives, so it must be luck that you have that person, then you have to be thankful. It may just be coincidence or fate, but whatever the reason is, you have to be thankful in having him the same way he is thankful for having you.

It's a wonderful feeling when you're on the verge of giving up the things you've worked hard for, someone isn't just helping you carry the weight on your shoulders, but he carries it on his own because he'd also be in pain when you are in pain. And then you'll realize, trials would all be worth it as long as you have him, not because he would do things for you, but because you gather all the strength you need, in him and his love.

It's a superb feeling when one is willing to take the risks just so you'll be happy. Unselfishness rule in him just so happiness would take over you.

It's a nice feeling that when you're apart, and days seem to be long, that person misses you. Yes, you might feel bad about not being with each other, but knowing that you feel the same way would drive those blues away, thinking, you'd fight over that feeling because you're looking forward to seeing each other, and that's something to be happy about.

It's a great feeling when he wants to be with you because of the happiness you have when you're together. That even if corny jokes and senseless stories are told, it won't matter as long as you're together.

It's a lovely feeling when someone thinks about your future, with or without him. He cares and he cares enough to think of you and what you'll be someday. But of course, he also wants to be in it someday.

It's a nice feeling when you can be who you really are with that person. No pretentions, no lies, no hypocrisy, because he accepts you for who you are. You can be funny, you can be embarrased, but it won't matter coz it doesn't matter to him. Trust and faith in each other keeps you alive. And it will always do.

It's good to know that you have someone who'll not have the intentions of breaking your heart. Instead, he would be willing to mend it, picking up the broken pieces of your heart that your past love have scattered in the ground. He may not be able to put the pieces back to where they really belong, but you shouldn't mind, because he had repaired that heart of yours, and he fixed it in his own way. He fixed your heart in a different way, to keep you from feeling the pains of your past heartache and to make you feel, the love, that he's unselfishly giving.

It's a great feeling when that person has every effort to let you feel what he feels for you. Because of the distractions, you may not hear him shout it to the world, but as long as you feel it, his efforts has paid off, big time. And when you feel the same way too... He'd feel as if he's the luckiest person alive.

... when in fact, you're more blessed to have him.

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曾对自己说过,'明天会更好的'. 无数的 '明天' 已过. 真的, 更好了?

Saturday, June 13, 2009

轨迹 -- 周杰伦

怎么隐藏我的悲伤 失去你的地方
你的发香散得匆忙 我已经跟不上
闭上眼睛还能看见 你离去的痕迹
在月光下一直找寻 那想念的身影

如果说分手是苦痛的起点
那在终点之前我愿意再爱一遍
想要对你说的不敢说的爱
会不会有人可以明白

我会发着呆然后忘记你 接着紧紧闭上眼
想着那一天会有人代替 让我不再想念你
我会发着呆然后微微笑 接着紧紧闭上眼
又想那一年你温柔的脸 在我忘记之前

闭上眼睛还能看见 你离去的痕迹
在月光下一直找寻 那想念的身影
如果说分手是苦痛的起点 那在终点之前我愿意再爱一遍
想要对你说的不敢说的爱 会不会有人可以明白
我会发着呆然后忘记你 接着紧紧闭上眼
想着那一天会有人代替 让我不再想念你

我会发着呆然后忘记你 接着紧紧闭上眼
想着那一天会有人代替 让我不再想念你
我会发着呆然后微微笑 接着紧紧闭上眼
又想那一年你温柔的脸 在我忘记之前
心里的眼泪模糊了视线 你会看不见



Just because of the fact that our actions are seemingly oblivious to others; it doesn't necessary mean that it has not already caught in the attention of another.



Like how an ostrich buries its head, in hope of fleeing its predator we do too, now in hope, of escaping the watchful eyes of others, to hope that others don't notice; or simply, just to escape from the reality we belong to. Of what do we get from it? What of our actions, and their repercussions. Is running away, not confronting our problems, the only way, to tackle them? Perhaps so, in the short run, but we'd have to answer to them eventually, want or not. We try to keep ourselves afloat, lie low, out of trouble, but sometimes, no matter how we try to elude this entity called 'trouble', the more it seeks us. And of how do we react to it..?

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And thus it ended, naught but a singly shed tear, brusquely, unwillingly. For nothing should come out of it, but a simple phrase, a cheery smile. All the best.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Exhaustion. Physically, mentally. It's a good thing sometimes, isn't it? To be able to sleep, for once, well and without worries, when you're dead beat.

3days. 2nights. 1classchalet. Only just a little blacker from the sun, a little wearier, a little sleep deprived crankiness, I'm sure, as a class, we'd all would cherish, the time spent together. Crazy, high times, but assuredly, fun times. Oh, and all the crazy things we did, and didn't do. Hahahah.


Breathers, little ones, amidst all the cheers and laughter. Away from the lively crowd, to indulge in a little self-reminiscence. And that's where we find ourselves, too many times than should.

When the stars, though little specks of light in the velvety night sky, show, who would we wish to have, to share, that wonderful moment?
When the rising sun, peeking its face from where the sky and the sea meets, who would we wish to have to relish in that breath taking scenery, who would we want to, share and bask in the splendor?
And when everything ends, who would we want to have by our sides, to offer a pat on the back, good words, to appreciate you for who you are?
In the dark of the night, when all is asleep, who else, would be awake, to ebb that flowing stream of tears cascading down, stop all the past memories from coming back?

For something you wish to put behind, what if you couldn't, what if they kept coming back; your thoughts, your dreams even. What would you do? What can you do?

;;

When we first talked to each other
I knew we would always be friends.
Our friendship has kept on growing
And I'll be here for you to the end.

You listen when I have a problem
And help dry the tears from my face.
You take away my sorrow
And put happiness in its place.

We can't forget the fun we've had
Laughing 'til our faces turn blue.
Talking of things only we find funny
People think we're insane-If they only knew!

I guess this is my way of saying thanks
For catching me when I fall.
Thanks once again for being such a good friend
And being here with me through it all.

- Rachel Ellis



人群裡面那個我 把幸福遺落
那曾經走過的路口 我停了你卻走
我想摀住我的耳朵 聽不見你說
愛就在此刻 鬆手分手放手

我猜不透 不猜透 和你背對背的走
原來怪我沒有 沒有愛情的天分 你才要走
我想要學會自我催眠 痛覺會少一些
潛意識作祟 想著想到失眠
我躺在沒有你的房間 寂寞更加明顯
我漸漸的自我催眠 卻回不到從前

等著紅燈那個我 還會向前走
也許那幸福的執著 在下一個路口
專屬鈴聲我還留著 卻靜靜沉默
在我們之間 愛了放了散了

我不會說 不想說 怕說了也沒有用
現在我的幽默 只是掩飾著心痛 我的難過
我想要學會自我催眠 痛覺會少一些
潛意識作祟 想著想到失眠
我躺在沒有你的房間 寂寞更加明顯
我漸漸的自我催眠 卻回不到從前

我想要學會自我催眠 聰明在多一些
潛意識作祟 想著想到失眠
我走在沒有你的世界 卻走不到永遠
我漸漸的自我催眠 慢慢閉上雙眼

-自我催眠, 羅志祥

Friday, June 5, 2009

All the best.. Haha.

All work and no play makes one a dull person? Conversely, all play and no work makes one an interesting person? Mmm.. The holidays. Without notice, one week blazes past. Already we start counting down to the new school term. Would it be, a better one? Hopefully, hopefully. Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize, that's what I require.





Onerandomquote: If I can fake a smile, I can fake happiness as well.

Knowledge, it comes at a price. If you were to know something, would you make your knowledge known? Or would you choose, to confide it within yourself, and bear whatever consequence that it could bring? Better made unknown, not let out.. Hah.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Run the redlights:
1) [Traffic Condition] Act of ignoring traffic regulations; Speeding past red lights
2) (Negative Connotations) Not withstanding rules imposed, not giving care to the surrounding of the individual, usually at the expense of others, not socially desirable.

3) Letting loose, flouting rules, BEING YOURSELF! ;D

3/6, 1900h-? : Had a really good time, for myself, at least. Thanks. Let's do it again more often, shall we? (At the right sets of conditions this time, hopefully) (:

4/6: This few weeks, they were really great. Thanks aplenty again! All the laughter, the wonderful experience. Guess sometimes what we get really doesn't equate to what we contribute. But what's important, is acceptance, yeah? x)
Great job, for what we've achieved. (:


Radio-ed these 2 songs. Had an enjoyable time listening.


安静-周杰伦

只剩下钢琴陪我弹了一天
睡着的大提琴安静的旧旧的

我想你已表现的非常明白
我懂我也知道你没有舍不得

你说你也会难过我不相信
牵着你陪着我也只是曾经
希望他是真的比我还要爱你
我才会逼自己离开

你要我说多难堪我根本不想分开
为什么还要我用微笑来带过
我没有这种天份包容你也接受他
不用担心的太多我会一直好好过

你已经远远离开我也会慢慢走开
为什么我连分开都迁就着你
我真的没有天份安静的没这么快
我会学着放弃你是因为我太爱你

SHE - 你最近还好吗
挑一张耶诞卡写上满满祝福的话
地址写的是心底你能不能收到它 天有点冷风有点大
城市宁静而喧哗 这一个冬天我得一个人走回家

问自己习惯了吗 没有你每到夜褃回声变得好大
有没有什麽好方法让寂寞更听话

你最近还好吗 是不是也在思念褃挣扎
你说会记得我还记得吗

你最近还好吗
忙碌吗累吗心还会痛吗
如果真不得已忘了我
快向快乐出发

有再多的牵挂都已没有权利表达

旧情人给的问候比陌生人还尴尬

昨天远了明天还长回忆模糊但巨大

这样的深夜眼泪要怎样不流下
问自己习惯了吗
没有你每到夜褃回声变得好大
有没有什麽好方法让寂寞更听话
你最近还好吗 是不是也在思念褃挣扎
你说会记得我还记得吗
你最近还好吗
忙碌吗累吗心还会痛吗
如果真不得已忘了我 快向快乐出发



To end off with an interesting quote:

"It is sometimes easier to be happy if you don't know everything."

- Alexander McCall Smith.



Monday, June 1, 2009

Really old song, really slow, but it's nice. Lyrics, at least. (:

Denver John: Sunshine On My Shoulders

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely.
Sunshine almost always make me high

If I had a day that I could give you
I'd give to you a day just like today.
If I had a song that I could sing for you.
I'd sing a song to make you feel this way.

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely.
Sunshine almost always make me high

If I had a tale that I could tell you
I'd tell a tale sure to make you smile.
If I had a wish that I could wish for you.
I'd make a wish for sunshine all the while.

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely.
Sunshine almost always make me high

Sunshine almost all the time makes me high.
Sunshine almost always.


Yeah, I wish so, too. Haha..
'When I was a little boy, they called me a liar. But now that I am grown up, they call me a writer.'
- Issac Singer, Nobel Prize Winner.

Dreams are formed, from little wisps of thoughts when we are young. Yet often they are also extinguished, by public opinions, by formation, of others, by our own hesitation. Why do we allow that of people around, or ourselves, to define what we are gunning for? Why do we allow our aspirations, our desires, to be trampled upon? Why do we allow ourselves, to be easily influenced?

We don't. Life is just too short to be entertaining certain worries, just get out there and do something we've always wanted to do, and live. :)