TV Drama of the Year

Some of us may be following closely the current blockbuster on TV8 - The Little Nyonya. This is one of the biggest production by MCTV this year and so much publicity and hype was given to it that it somehow, propelled the lead actress/actors to stardom ...viewership also hit new records... thatz why in life, we need this kinda of 'gui ren' help. Of course, it cuts both ways, cos if the output was no good, more harm could have been done. Check out the following post on the roadshow ...
http://community.mediacorp.com.sg/TV/CS/blogs/baguatv/archive/2008/12/27/the-little-nyonya-got-attacked.aspx
Personally, I dun think this is a 'super brilliant' show cos there are flaws throughout - the much talked about rape scene of yuzhu was 'no big deal' (it could have been c'ensored') and the story line towards the end seem somewhat 'illogical' (to me), and the extras/cala-fe are like the 'same faces' (and I ask - can they act?)...sometimes, MCTV should look beyond ...and there are talents (ahem! *dreaming again*) out there... still kudos to most of the casts in there - good work!

Young and 'Rich'?

I am sure some of us would scramble for items during branded stores' sales. Just yesterday, I was at Vivo and most of the top notch brands - ZARA, RIVER ISLAND, GAP etc...are having sales... I popped in to kaypoh to see if I can find anything suitable and I was shocked. shocked. shocked. So many young guys/ladies (some b/lians and many students-alike) are there too...I wonder how come where they are so 'rich' and have the money to buy...(maybe, that's why they go for sale items?)... Back to my younger days, where got such luxury ...or maybe, I am obiang lor and do my shopping at CHINATOWN with the little money that parents give...haha...think parents nowadays are loading their children with $ and material items to compensate for their 'lack of time' with them.
I used to envy 'rich' people till my wise wife enlightens me... don't be deceived cos one may be driving a posh car and living in a big house but paying through his nose/health just to 'rear' it ... is that the life we want? slogging and slogging for material needs. Many will say yes. It is the vicious cycle - as one earns more, they spend more, and when they do so, they work harder to earn, and neglect their health and so on .... is it worth it?

Words

I guess I must be the only one who has no pics in my blog...haha...no wonder it aint populated with readers. Also, me still quite nerdy about uploading pics etc...think I must start to learn liao, else really kenna phased out by the IT wave. I feel that I can express better through words than verbally ...and such, many of you will know that I am actually not a good presenter/talker/communicator...and I get cold feet during management presentations or giving speeches. Also, I dun think I have good memory skills...and thus, maybe, that's why I can't be an actor...

A Quiet Xmas

Now, is Xmas day ...everyone in the house is asleep, except for me...the drizzle/rain today had somehow dampened the mood of merrymakers. Also, with the bleak economy outlook, guess everyone is taking things in stride and staying at home...I didn't hear any 'celebrations' except for some christmas carols from a neighbour downstairs. Soon, the school holidays will be over and work will gain momentum ...infact, had a fair bit of work that needs to be done this week... i think it is important for us to upkeep our passion for life and work so that we dun drag our feet to work everyday ...no good for our mental health too. looking at the brighter side of things may help, i guess.

Am I Missed?

I think the wise saying that 'retribution will go to one who is unkind' is quite true. After my nasty saga last Sat, the next day - Sun, I fell sick and caught a chill for 'no apparent reasons and with no warning signs' and sneezedmy nose off from Mon-Wed. Am recovering now from the 'viral flu', but the doctor said it will take a couple of days.
I had to postpone my Fri's lunch appointment with my ex-colleagues. Thinking back, I am not really sure if my leaving has been missed...afterall, I have changed a few jobs in my 14+ working years and my 'friendship' with my ex-ex-ex-colleagues have somehow distanced...that is very common, I guess. That's life.

Being Nasty

Most or rather all friends/colleagues I know, believe that I am a nice and soft/gentle guy and one who hardly or never loses temper. In the eyes of many, I am such a goody guy ... Today, I turned nasty cos we waited for almost an hour for a pizza at a new pastamania outlet in Sun Plaza. The order was made at 2.36pm for my girl, and we waited and checked with the counter staff more than 3 times...and the last straw came at around 3.10pm ... who said that they are preparing it and we need to wait another 10 minutes!... The wait was so long that my wife also got fed-up...I then asked to see the manager and as expected, there was none who dared to come forth! ...so, I spoke fiercely (and in a loud tone to make sure I am heard) to one 'team leader' (in black) that I have waited for almost an hour for my pizza! She said coming ..and I then I said, GO GET IT...and for more than 2 minutes, no pizza still... so I marched to the cashier and I said I wanted a REFUND and we are leaving ...we were then told that the pizza was ready/fresh from the oven ... so, we told them to get it packed ...we were fuming ...and then that 'team leader' came up and apologised and gave us a complimentary pizza coupon. **evil grin**.... For a while, I tot that I can perhaps be an actor liao...haha... but it was definitely bad service cos, at least, the service staff should have checked with us if our orders are here, cos we are still holding on to the order plate - 19 for so long!

Back Home ...from Cruise

Our family went on a short cruise from Wed midnite to Fri afternoon - it is less than 48 hours and we are back home 'so soon'. This is not the first time for me. Surprising, all went well ...probably the SS Virgo is so established and stable... no seasick whatsoever. Most of us will probably know that some (or most) adults go on cruise ... for the casino and food is free!...For me...I feel 'strange' if I don't pay a visit to the casino since I have spent over $1.6K for a Balcony cabin for 4. So, after the kids were asleep, I sneaked out to visit the casino (they called it Oasis) to look see....interesting ...can see loads of adults of all races and nationalities gambling away on table games and jackpot machines....I tot if I don't play, how to claim that I have been on a cruise ...haha...well, tried my luck (prepared to dump some $$) and expected to lose. Was trying to experience the mindset of gamblers there...they started playing, they may win the first few games...as they play again, they lose back...then they win a bit, and then lose more ...and then, guess what, they lose all their chips and then they 'change for more' and the loss continued... I remembered 2 aunties, one in red and one in white blouse... they were the last I played alongside at a poker table at abt 1.30am when I left ... and when I returned at 8.45am...they are there still playing...wonder if they had gone back to cabin to rest or they played thru the nite...sometimes, I wonder - if that is the life meant for these elderly who are loaded??
As for the kids, they weren't adventurous and thus, most of the time they prefer to be in the cabin watching TV ... sigh ..... and they claimed they 'like holiday and enjoy the cruise'. Foodwise, I am wiser now...so didn't gorge down loads and loads...so, didn't put on weight, I guess.

Bus Rides

Hmmm.... staying near the MRT station, driving the family car to work...I have not taken bus for quite a while. I used to enjoy bus rides, esp on the upper deck of the bus ...which allows me to see far (like HAI OU aka helicopter view in mgt terms) .
I recalled the days when I took buses to school, Uni, work...I usually used the time to reflect and think thru matters, and read (definitely, we can't do that when driving!).
Today, I chose to take a bus when I went to the Playground for the 8 Days Car Boot Flea Market event. It was certainly refreshing to take mind off the road to see far and think through life ...

Obiang-ly Outdated

Wow, another week has passed... how time flies. My old PC is giving me problems...actually, I think I am probably among the last few ones who are still using the lao pok PC when most people are already using laptops or PDA liao lor. Come to think of it, I have seen others using more 'high tech/in-fashion' cameras than the one my family own...sometimes, i wonder how they afford it... or was it just a show off or pay by instalment... not sure. If they genuinely can afford it, good. If not, they better reflect upon themselves ...what is a need vs what is a want?

>> I better upgrade myself, else will end up 'obiang-ly outdated' liao.

Driving and the car

Most men will treat their cars like their darlings or wives. I used to do so too, when our family had our first Nissan March in 1995 (that was before I gotta married), we washed it very week and felt the pain whenever there are scratches etc... Now, I rarely wash my current car, 4-year old Nissan Sunny cos, I rather spent my time resting or catching up my sleep/work...cos, I rather leave it to the manual washing guys once or twice a month ...ooops, cos my car gets dirty easily as it is under the hot sun, and falling leaves etc...my wife says I am plain lazy...I think so too...or maybe, to me, washing the car is no longer a priority in life...afterall, it is only a transport tool....time could be better spent on more important things (excuse excuse...haha). Now that my wife has been driving for about 3 years, she has commented and criticised on my poor driving skills...can you believe it ??!! haha... what to do... Also, frankly, I find driving stressful too ...cos I have to be responsible for the lives in my car and stay awake/alert on the wheels... and sometimes, it is others who are reckless and want to 'kiss' us ...so how?? just have to pray pray for 'a smooth journey'.

It has been 20 years ...

Today, my family made a trip to the Singapore Discovery Centre in the afternoon. My girl said she wanted to go and discover ... I wasn't sure what we will see there cos I have never been there before. Quite an interesting place, thou we didn't have time to explore/discover all the exhibits. For the price we pay $12 per adult (after 20% discount cos of POSB credit card), we get to watch 2 iwerks movies - 1 2D (Light b4 xmas) and 3D (fly me to the moon)... for the latter, it was about how 3 young flies set off on a courageous mission to become the first insects on the Moon by hitching a ride on the historic Apollo 11 space flight, with a clear message - All of us have dreams, and with great determination, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do ... and get to take a bus tour of the SAFTI MI. Hmmm.... during the bus tour, I recalled the days when I was at the old SAFTI for my specialist course and that was 20 years ago at the young age of 18, 3 months after 3-month BMT in Tekong. Those army days ... somehow, I can't recalled explicitly how I passed through the 'tough days'... I guess my memory is failing me or I just don't wish to recall those days ... time flies indeed and as expected, I did not maintain contact with any of my BMT/SPEC/Basic INT days counterparts.

Set myself free ...

While the nation mourn the sudden loss of the young lady who died at the hands of the horrifying terrorists in Mumbai, the message is clear - the world is going to be more dangerous, and we need to stay alert. More importantly, we need to cherish our loved ones and to spend more time with them, if we are not already doing so.
Life has to go on... sometimes, I feel very silly 'holding on to the impossibles'... I know I need to let go soon, else I will be trapped in my castle of remorse and regret.

Song 11 [Cantonese] : 何去何从

Just finished watching my 'recorded' last episode of this HKG drama 義無反顧 on Ch8...the theme songs are simply well-written and I am moved. Sometimes, I really salute the lyricists who can pen such nice songs... Life is fragile and being bad would sure get 'retribution'.
Tot I should capture the song here for sharing ...in cantonese and sung by the lead actor - Harwick Lau. 何去何从 / 刘恺威 His acting has certainly improved a lot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlS0aB8vXgM&feature=related

It has been a very hectic week for me....till I almost fall flat

It has never crossed my mind that I can be so so busy on the first week of school holidays that I almost fell flat ... work schedule, work review, staff retreat, staffing meetings, PSLE results, S1 options, P1 orientation, office renovations, ... I was so tired and drained that I just go to sleep when I lie down on the bed, and 'neglecting' my wife... what a way to spend the school holidays...next week or so, need to submit a report etc...
For me who is new, it is certainly an eye opener but thinking far, I am getting worried cos, when my girl progresses on, can I be there for her if she receives any prizes or when she gets her PSLE results? Hmmm....is this the life that I want to lead? I guess it is time to give the matter some thoughts...

If you say I can, I can

I was watching the TVB Awards Prize Presentation yest evening. Very happy that the 'lao jiang' swept all the acting awards. In particular, when the best male lead, Xia Yu, won and said'If you say I cannot, I probably I cannot, but if you say I can, I sure can". I guess in life, what we all need is encouragement from our loved ones and friends to affirm our existence and our efforts... more importantly, we need to have faith in ourselves and what we do. The Fruits of Labour will sure be reaped someday, thou it may take a little longer.
http://www.xin.sg/article.php?article=25689&st=dtl
Next Sun, MediaCorp TV will be celebrating its 45th anniversary, and I believe the 4 coveted awards will go to the veteran artistees, afterall 'older ginger is still the hottest'...haha
Reflecting, does that mean I need to give myself a bit more time?

Song 11 [English] : Friends Forever

Some songs just catch my attention when I first hear it - Bad Day, It's the end of the Road, etc... Just, when I played back my child's graduation concert, the song that the videographer used for the opening caught my attention. I just like it ....what a catchy song. I know I am 'suah-ku' cos I am not a fan of High School Musical...haha.
For those who are like me, check out this song by Vitamin C - Graduation (Friends Forever).
*******************************
Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?
Can we survive it out there?Can we make it somehow?
I guess I thought that this would never end
And suddenly it's like we're women and men
Will the past be a shadow that will follow us 'round?
Will these memories fade when I leave this town
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
*As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come Whatever
We will still be
Friends Forever

Busiest Birthday

Usually, I will take a day or half-day rest on my birthday... to celebrate with my wife and family. Today, I had to work ...and indeed, it was a v busy day for me cos it is nearing the end of the school term. Since 2001, when I was involved in organising SCW, Nov is a busy month...tot things were better in 2006 when I relinquished the portfolio...but come 2008, it was 'worse'...sigh...maybe, I am just destined to work and work on the birthday. Well, next year, I shall hit the BIG 4-0...believe it or not, I am still a kid at times...haha..but i am sure, I am wiser now.
Thanks to all who have given me your well-wishes.

Reflecting - A Joke

I must confess that I am not a 'children-friendly' person. I can get 'headache' when my 2 kids play & play and turn the house 'upside down'...yet, I now have to tolerate the volumn of 1000 x the decibals... what a joke right?! Well, if only on hindsight ... I was wiser and cast my foresight further ... Regardless, I was told by some that children are blessings (which I agree wholeheartedly) and they are so so cute (hmmm......) but not when they become little monsters that 'drive me crazy'.

Loss and Lost

A 'depressing' day for me...cos suddenly, I felt the loss as my AM will be on annual leave followed by maternity leave from tomorrow for over 5 months. To make things worse, the sentiments I get from the 'middle managers' aren't so good. That makes the overall morale somewhat unhealthy. With less than 5 months on this overwhelming job, I realised that I am still lost over many things thou I admit that I am picking up 'not that slowly'... I keep telling myself not to look back but can't help it at times. Now, maybe, I can understand how my ex-colleagues and boss felt when I left then.

A star in the making ...

There are some up-and-coming MediaCorp Artistees who have done well and shone in 2008 ... Nat Ho is certainly one of them and I am sure you will agree with me that he will probably go far. One of the youngsters to watch out for in 2009! If only I can turn back time, I will probably ...
A videoclip of Nat Ho at the recent Breathe event...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZPTAlA6RxM

Health Tip 5 : Horlicks

I am now a Horlicks man. It has worked well for me, as I have been consuming a spoonful (plain, with no added sugar nor milk) every morning before I go to work. Someone told me that Horlicks is suitable for people with sensitive stomach. Somehow, it works for me...At times, I do consume Milo and Coffee but that is rare - the former can be heaty while the latter can be addictive.

Have You Heard the "Can I borrow $25 from you?" Story

I heard this story again (recalled reading it in email sometime back) at a recent seminar I attended.
Gist of the story (sorry, I am a bad storyteller) : A boy asked the dad how much does he earn an hour at work. When he realises that he is short of the dad's hourly earnings, he asked if he can borrow the shortfall, i.e. $25 from him so that the dad can spend an hour with him - and be home early for dinner.
Yes, children needs our (parents) time. I am guilty too cos not that I spend too much time at work but on the TV!! I am a big TV fan and watching TV is one of the ways I wind down after a long tiring day at work (since starting this new job in June, I feel so drained after work (dun really do much - but more of the emotional stress, I think)... so much so that I sleep the moment I touch the bed..vey scary right?)

Anyway, I have finished reading the "Heart of Success" Book by Dr Rob Parsons sometime back, and thought that I should recommend to all. We should all try to practice the 7 Laws to achieve work-life harmony!
(my takeaways)
Law 1: Don't Settle for Being Money Rich-Time Poor
- Recognise time poverty - Understand time scheduling
Law 2: Believe that the Job You Do Makes a Difference
- Know what motivate you at work
Law 3: Play to Your Strengths
- Find Your Factor X - Find and cultivate your strengths - Develop new strengths
Law 4: Believe in the Power of Dreams
- Uncover your dreams and take steps to fulfiling your dreams
Law 5: Put Your "Family" before Your Career
- Recognise the signs of family-career imbalance - Learn to find strongholds
Law 6: Keep the Common Touch
- Make effort to build learning time
Law 7: Don't Settle for Succes : Make a Difference
- Strive for Significance! - Value of hindsight / reflection

The Last Lecture, by Dr Randy Pausch

My wife bought this book, as she has some monies to utilise before end of FY. I read it first, and was so touched and moved, that I finished it within a few days, considering that I am not really an avid reader. Achieving childhood dreams is what I am currently pursuing. Sometimes, I know it is very silly of me cos somehow, I know it is sort of impossible but then, I just can't let go...
Had wanted to pen down some tots about the book but never got down to it cos I have been reading quite a fair bit lately - The Heart of Success by Dr Rob Parsons, and a series of Learning Organisation books by David Hutchens.
My friend, Ah Kin posted a link on her blog, and I tot...how come I didn't know about the power of YouTube. The link below captures the entire lecture that Dr Pausch delivered in April 2008 and he passed away three months later (I only knew now as I was hoping that a miracle will happen to him when I was reading the book). He has shared some life lessons which I will remember. Thank You.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

Sometimes, inspirational videos like the one below (Don't Quit) do lift us up when we feel down, however at the end of the day, we must remember to get back to reality and move on. That's life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkCFeNeqyHk&feature=related

Special Day : My B.Day

Today, I just realised, is my lunar b/day. Wow, time flies and I am already into my '4th note in red'...today is also my boy's K2 graduation. Looking back, I wonder how I made through their growing years. Definitely, credit goes to my wife, Sheong. I am no longer a 'young father' ... I am certainly ageing. However, I wish for good health so that I can continue to bring home 'bread' for the family, and I believe this is the wish for many fathers out there.

Song 10 [Chinese] : 一了百了

Some of you may wonder why I want to share about songs, and giving the extract of it. Well, personally, songs can make one feel emo, and help one to improve one's command of the language, especially in the written expression. This may sound bizzare of most of us won't use it cos we are no longer studying. When I was young, I tot that maybe, someday, I can write some good lyrics for others to fill in the music and then, who knows the song get sung and I get known for it ...hahaha....again, some silly dreams again.... Today, I am sharing this song by a group called 信乐团 - They may not be a hearthrob group but I like the way the song was sung ... Once and For All, A Snappy Breakup [to listen, just copy the title, and google to listen to the song]

一辈子两个人在一起 你说要加个或许
不是你不喜欢甜言和蜜语 只是你比较实际
两个人一辈子不分离 你问我好在哪里
不是你不期待永恒的恋曲 你说最美的爱情叫做回忆

为何连分手都不跟我争吵 撂下一句话就想逃跑
让我爱难平恨难消情难灭梦难了心难过 你却放手一了百了
离开我你说是为了我好 可知道这句话伤人不少
就算忘不了没有大不了 反正一切都不再重要
我的心既然你全都不了 何必再继续让彼此困扰
斩断纠缠的爱 从今就一了百了

Young Fathers

I have always thought that I look sort of young to be a father, and I am proud of myself for being so ... However, on a train ride yesterday, I saw even younger fathers ...haha....now, don't admit old also cannot. Looking back, I wonder how we made through the children' growing years ... it must have been my wife who 'has been' with the kids since I am not as involved as I try to be....

Also, I realise that one cannot forever try to hide one's age (and look/act young), cos some parts of our body will give us away - neck lines, eye wrinkles, hands ... thus, instead of trying to hide, maybe we should feel glad that 'we have been through it' and be happy that we are wiser and more matured. That way, we can live life more positively.

I was wondering why not so young ladies like to wear scarfs ...haha....to hide their neck lines...hmmm..... I think ample moisturising helps, so, use lotsa moisturer on our skin.

Busy Week

This has been a busy week for me, and I believe so for most parents with school-going children. Cos, it is the SA2 week ...and as we all know lah...parents are more anxious than their children re the exams, revision, preparation etc...haha....how I wish I can also take leave to help my girl with her revisions ... as somebody will say "we also need you in school"...haha....maybe and hopefully, i can then be able to take leave to help my boy who will be in P1 next year, while my wife attends to the girl.

Sometimes, I wonder... have parents 'over-done/show' their anxiety and push their children 'too hard' so much so that they get so 'stressed out'...and subsequently show manifestation in their behaviour - lying, falling ill, ...even to the extent of suicide thoughts. This will be sad. Some of us may recall our schooling days...then, life seems to be different ...i dun recall my parents 'pushing' me...maybe I am self-motivated.

I am guilty too....cos this week, we were ferrying our girl to her tutorial class for extra lessons in the evening so as to acquire some tips/revision... hope she is not stressed out (dun think she does lah, cos she still plays a lot with the brother when we are home from the class)...anyway, hope she clears her exams.

Song 9 [Chinese] : 爱的代价

张艾嘉 is certainly one of my favourite and respected celebrity. She is a renowned director, actress and singer. She has directed a number of good films since the 80s. 爱的代价 is one of the songs by her that I like very much - It talks about 'price of love' in literal translation, and the lyrics captured the essence/feel of the adolescence/puppy love. [sigh...I can't sing this song in karaoke cos of the pitching ...]

(extracted)
还记得年少时的梦吗
像朵永远不凋零的花
陪我经过那风吹雨打
看世事无常 看沧桑变化
那些为爱所付出的代价
是永远都难忘的啊
所有真心的 痴心的话
仍在我心中 虽然已没有他
走吧 走吧
人总要学着自己长大
走吧 走吧
人生难免经历苦痛挣扎
走吧 走吧
为自己的心找一个家
也曾伤心流泪
也曾黯然心碎
这是爱的代价

She has the luck, I do not ...

Frankly, I don't like her at the first sight. Slowly, I can see her potential and hardwork. No wonder, she is talent spotted - she has the charisma and luck, which many aspiring others, including me, do not have ...

http://www.mediacorptv.sg/ch/buzzdetail/EDC081016-0000007

Too old to be a Prince?

Have been reading this particular blog BaGua TV... and there was much discussion on veteran actors vs newbies and Princesses/Princes.
http://community.mediacorp.com.sg/TV/CS/blogs/baguatv/default.aspx

Since young, i have been a big fan of TV, radio, entertainment blitz, ge tai etc... and my mum said that cos when she was pregnant with me then, she watched too much ge tai and thus, i am as such....hmmm.....

How I wish I have an opportunity to work in the entertainment industry but sadly I don't thou I have tried. Again, some may feel that given my 'shy and innocent' personality, that industry is not for me. well, ... this childhood dream of mine lingers on .....

When I watch TV these days, and see the upcoming princes and princesses ...I thought - what if I get the chance and be in the TV box...how will the audience feel about my presence - acting/performance? will there be critiques? .... I am sure there will be ...

**wake-y, wake-y**

Songs 7 & 8 [Canto] : 木纹 & 富士山下

I can get emo when I hear and like a particular song - the well-penned lyrics and the blended music... Of course, there are songs that piss one off ...that aside, I have always fancy cantonese songs cos they are just so well-written and sung ...and so so touching.

These are my two recent favourites - a) 木纹 by 何韵诗 (Anita Mui's only lady disciple) ...dun really fancy her thou but this song is superb!
b) 富士山下 by 陈奕迅 (Eason) ....a super talented singer of this century!

木纹 (extracted)
如果一手锯开枯树木不会发现痛
不过日日浇水的我觉得被挖空
如果必须结束关系难扮成从未栽种
让我 数着年轮这些年轮我的心会痛
...
分开简单抹去往事极难
几多温馨烛光晚餐
难以用斧头一劈叫画面飞散
伴侣没了记忆会为患

富士山下 (extracted)
谁都只得那双手靠拥抱亦难任你拥有
要拥有必先懂失去怎接受
曾沿着雪路浪游 为何为好事泪流
谁能凭爱意要富士山私有
...
人活到几岁算短
失恋只有更短
归家需要几里路谁能预算
忘掉我跟你恩怨
樱花开了几转
东京之旅一早比一世遥远

Song 6 [Chinese] : 隐形的翅膀

Another of my favourite inspirational song that spurs me on ...隐形的翅膀 by 张韶涵... all of us require this pair of wings the give us the lift when we feel down...jia you!

每一次 都在徘徊孤单中坚强
每一次 就算很受伤 也不闪泪光
我知道 我一直有双隐形的翅膀 带我飞 飞过绝望
不去想 他们拥有美丽的太阳
我看见 每天的夕阳 也会有变化
我知道 我一直有双隐形的翅膀
带我飞 给我希望
我终于 看到 所有梦想都开花
追逐的年轻 歌声多嘹亮
我终于 翱翔 用心凝望不害怕
哪里会有风 就飞多远吧
隐形的翅膀 让梦恒久比天长 留一个 愿望 让自己想象

Song 5 [Chinese] : 小情歌

This is a nice song by 苏打绿. Like it when I first heard it on radio (dun tune in day in/out) but had no idea who was the singer...finally found out and din know that it has been sung and played for more than 2 years liao. It is a sweet, lovely song for couples...the beautiful lyrics say it all.

这是一首简单的小情歌 唱著人们心肠的曲折 我想我很快乐 当有你的温热 脚边的空气转了
这是一首简单的小情歌 唱著我们心头的白鸽 我想我很适合 当一个歌颂者 青春在风中飘著
你知道 就算 大雨让这座城市颠倒 我会给你怀抱
受不了 看见你背影来到 写下我 度秒如年难挨的离骚
就算 整个世界被寂寞绑票 我也不会奔跑 逃不了
最后谁也都苍老 写下我 时间和琴声交错的城堡

Health Tip 4 : Eat more cereal

I was on MC today...complex problem, indigestion->constipation, saw another doc again and she advised that I eat cereal for breakfast. Why? Cos, cereal is a good source of fibre, and it helps in moving bowels. I realise that my GK is very poor ...sigh... For those who know me, I munch a lot of bread in the morning, now I know that cereal is a good source of fibre for me, someone who needs more besides more vegetables and fruits ...haha

No more yellow noodles, yam cake for the time being as they have caused me to be unwell. This is the third time that this situation occur this year liao...hope it is nothing really serious such as colorectal tumour or cancer, and not caused by undue stress (at work).

Cheaky was barred. Cheaky is sick.

There was a silence cos i was told that this can be a spam blog, thus, closed for investigation. Now, seems OK liao and I have my first reader, R_Anita who commented. Thank you.

Cheaky is sick cos he is too 'greedy' - ate yellow noodle in mee rubus, and yam cake....indigestion...sob sob....again, ate becos someone bought for me ... pai sei lah, what an obliging man Cheaky is ...haha ... I need to learn how 'to put my foot down and say 'NO THANKS' at times.

World Stock Markets are tumbling down like Jack and Jill, and Cheaky is affected too....have to 'drink water and eat air' for the next couple of months liao lor...sob sob.

Will stay positive cos must think long-term, the song below is one of my favourite Chinese songs to brighten up my day...

(extracted)
多雨的冬季总算过去
天空微露淡蓝的晴
我在早春清新的阳光里
看着当时写的日记

当我安安心心的走在明天里
有不后悔美丽的心情

Song 4 [Eng] : It Must Have Been Love

This is again one of my favourite English songs ...by Roxette...thou it has been more than 15 years, I think since it was first sung...it is still one of the favourite hits in albums' compilation... the power by the lead singer of Roxette and the well-written lyrics said all...it must have been love but it's all over now ... the first loves that some of us would have ...

Lay a whisper on my pillow
Leave the winter on the ground
I wake up lonely, is there a silence In the bedroom and all around
Touch me now, I close my eyes And dream away...

It must have been love, but it's over now
It must have been good, but I lost it somehow
It must have been love, but it's over now
From the moment we touched till the time had run out

Make believing we're together
That I'm sheltered by your heart
But in and outside I turn to water
Like a teardrop in your palm
And it's a hard winter's day I dream away...

It must have been love, but it's over now
It was all that I wanted, now I'm living without
It must have been love, but it's over now
It's where the water flows, it's where the wind blows
It must have been love, but it's over now
It must have been good, but I lost it somehow
It must have been love, but it's over now
From the moment we touched till the time had run out

Health Tip 3 : Eat Yogurt

Had 2 doses of antibotics 2 months back for a viral cough ....sigh...doc said that after the dosages, need to take yogurt (to build up the body).
Din do so cos, I am not a yogort person ....tried to take more fruits and vegetables.
Caught some germs again last Sun...now, on the tipping verge of falling ill again...can sense the phlegm coming ...sigh..... hopefully, it will go off by itself...trying to get it off with more water and vegetables....
Virus is in the air, it seems. So, must take care.

Health Tip 2 : Catch your beauty sleep

You probably would have heard or know that we need to sleep early so that our body can rest and for our liver to be repaired...ideal time is by 10pm to go to bed.
Beautiful people will not miss their 'beauty sleep' ...some people may think that by sleeping late and 'making up for it by sleeping longer' may not necessarily work .... but some people really have no choice cos, they have to work in the wee hours.
For me, I can 'huo qi' (fire) burning and cause me to fall ill, if I do not sleep early (by midnight) for a long period of time.

I better go and sleep now...

Song 3 [Chinese] : 老鼠爱大米

This song needs no introduction as it captured the world by its popularity and topping the hits/karaoke charts. Many singers have done their renditions...each has their strength. A simple love song with analogy to how "mice love rice".

我听见你的声音 有种特别的感觉
让我不断想 不敢再忘记你
我记得有一个人 永远留在我心中
哪怕只能够这样的想你
如果真的有一天 爱情理想会实现
我会加倍努力好好对你 永远不改变
不管路有多么远 一定会让它实现
我会亲亲在你耳边 对你说 (对你说)
chorus
我爱你爱着你 就像老鼠爱大米
不管有多少风雨 我都会依然陪着你
我想你想着你 不管有多么的苦
只要能让你开心我什么都愿意这样爱你

Beauty Tip : Cleanse face regularly

I am thankful that I am youthful looking. My facial cleansing process would be :
a) Use a good cleansing lotion to wipe off the dirt on the face, before washing. I have done so for many years, and likewise after my army/reservist training (those days).
b) Apply toning and moisturiser lotions... I have stopped doing so for a while cos, some say we should let our skin 'breathe'.
For me, I used Kose in the past...now, I chose Shiseido
Not forgetting, lotsa vegetables & fruits and less deep-fried food.

Song 2 [Canto] : 四季歌

Sorry, if everyone is sort of bored with 'goldies'...sometimes, such songs are just as nice and memorable that till today, singers are still doing their renditions at concerts etc.....

For a change, I am introducing non-English songs too ....This is one of my favourite cantonese song ...soothing, touchy... phrases (in purple) moved me.

四季歌 by 达明一派
词:林夕曲:郑雨贤

红日微风催幼苗
云外归鸟知春晓
哪个爱做梦,一觉醒来
床畔蝴蝶飞走了

船在桥底轻快摇
桥上风雨知多少
半唱半和一首歌谣
湖上荷花初开了
chorus
四季似歌有冷暖
来又复去争分秒
又似风车转到停不了
令你的心在跳

桥下流水赶退潮
黄叶风里轻轻跳
快快抱月睡 星星闪耀
凝望谁家偷偷笑

何地神仙把扇摇
留下霜雪知多少
蚂蚁有洞穴
家有一扇门
门外有风呼呼叫

Health Tip 1 : Drink lotsa water

Many of us know the importance of drinking at least 8 cups of water every day. Some of us do so faithfully, while others may drink other forms of beverage to bring water into the bodies.

One good tip - which I do faithfully is to drink 3 cups/glasses of water every morning when I wake up - it not only cleanses the body, it helps to move bowels too. Try it ... it works.

Song 1 [Eng] : Wind Beneath My Wings

This 'goldie' song by Bette Midler reminds me of the importance of appreciating our loved ones and friends who have been with us, being there for us to give us the needed 'lift' to move on in life. It's the theme song of the movie Beaches.

It must have been cold there in my shadow, to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way.
You always walked a step behind.
So I was the one with all the glory, while you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.
Did you ever know that you're my hero, and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without you.
Did you ever know that you're my hero? You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?You're everything, everything I wish I could be.
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle,'cause you are the wind beneath my wings,'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.Oh, the wind beneath my wings.
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly away. You let me fly so high.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly high against the sky,so high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.