*mind blowing*
gave Patrick tuition. coached Lynda squash. met LJ for basketball.
basketball. one of the worst sessions. the ball slammed straight into my face. 3 times. my specs flew out. 3 times. the 1st time my most presentable pair of metallic specs got so twisted. the twist - it's deemed irreversible. after that fatal 1st hit i had no choice but to substitute my metallic specs with my ACG - plastic specs. the plastic one suffered 2 severe blows but it never got outta shape.
highlight of the day. one shorty (shorter than me by nearly a head) tried to dribble past me. clumsily jumped and elbowed my throat while attempting the basket. this time LJ had to substitute me. yes. ME. nearly hammered my apple. will never play basketball with those ruffians again. my life is precious.
had dinner with LJ. supposed to drag Eddie for steamboat buffet at Turf City. but he adamantly refused to tag along. ended up eating Penang Kway Tiao and Prawn Mee at Killiney Kopitiam. lime juice was refreshing. his darling BL knocked off and met us for dessert (though we already finished it before she arrived).
reached home around 11.30pm. it was still my brother's birthday. not past midnight yet. had the last slice of chocolate cake. *yum* happy birthday.
Saturday, June 05, 2004
Friday, June 04, 2004
*blogging in progress*
gave Gen tuition. went shopping at CCK Lot1. bought some assessments for Larry. $80 on 2 branded shirts. $20 on 3 colourful Giordano tees. $100 bucks gone simply. tough luck. i'm crazy. something horrible happened. misplaced the books i bought for Larry. absent-mindedly left it unattended. $10 gone.
how absent-minded can i be? eg.: happily paid for 2 packets of chicken rice and went home. upon reaching home then i realised i didn't bring back the 2 packets.
that's quite bad rite? i know. will need to curb such frequent recurrence.
gave Gen tuition. went shopping at CCK Lot1. bought some assessments for Larry. $80 on 2 branded shirts. $20 on 3 colourful Giordano tees. $100 bucks gone simply. tough luck. i'm crazy. something horrible happened. misplaced the books i bought for Larry. absent-mindedly left it unattended. $10 gone.
how absent-minded can i be? eg.: happily paid for 2 packets of chicken rice and went home. upon reaching home then i realised i didn't bring back the 2 packets.
that's quite bad rite? i know. will need to curb such frequent recurrence.
Thursday, June 03, 2004
*scribblings loaded*
squashed in the evening. JCC's a nice place. quiet. serene. best place to cultivate the mind. felt different in the courts. met uncle Chris. had a game with him. can't believe i actually won. i'm finally convinced of my potential. shall strive hard to make sure i don't disappoint myself. I will be an A grader someday.
love showering at JCC. everything's provided. from towel to bathing accessories. even gel and comb. luxury. and warm water. i hate showering in the cold. probably that explains why i seldom swim. had supper with Shaun. he missed his favourite steak 'cause the stall had closed. ended up eating mixed vegs and rice. the servings were so huge and generous. totally appeased our hunger.
called Kim outta the blue. kinda remembered she should be back from France. to my surprise she really picked up the phone. it was already midnight. chatted for like ages. the student exchange wasn't exactly enriching. but at least she didn't suffer that much compared to YJ when she was in India last month. lol.
squashed in the evening. JCC's a nice place. quiet. serene. best place to cultivate the mind. felt different in the courts. met uncle Chris. had a game with him. can't believe i actually won. i'm finally convinced of my potential. shall strive hard to make sure i don't disappoint myself. I will be an A grader someday.
love showering at JCC. everything's provided. from towel to bathing accessories. even gel and comb. luxury. and warm water. i hate showering in the cold. probably that explains why i seldom swim. had supper with Shaun. he missed his favourite steak 'cause the stall had closed. ended up eating mixed vegs and rice. the servings were so huge and generous. totally appeased our hunger.
called Kim outta the blue. kinda remembered she should be back from France. to my surprise she really picked up the phone. it was already midnight. chatted for like ages. the student exchange wasn't exactly enriching. but at least she didn't suffer that much compared to YJ when she was in India last month. lol.
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
*resurrecting blog*
holiday. like it isn't one. family day is more apt. went out on a pilgrimage. vesak day. still tryin' to figure out where exactly is my faith. good friday. i need enlightenment.
NP shifted to NUS. yeah! squash and study all the way. needn't look further for a place to coach squash anymore. anyone interested in learning squash? find me!
gave Larry tuition. his mum agreed to baby-sit my sis after we shift. but only 6 months. well. guess we gotta take things one stride at a time.
holiday. like it isn't one. family day is more apt. went out on a pilgrimage. vesak day. still tryin' to figure out where exactly is my faith. good friday. i need enlightenment.
NP shifted to NUS. yeah! squash and study all the way. needn't look further for a place to coach squash anymore. anyone interested in learning squash? find me!
gave Larry tuition. his mum agreed to baby-sit my sis after we shift. but only 6 months. well. guess we gotta take things one stride at a time.
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
*updating in progress*
met RY and his upline KT. she's quite dynamic. fits into my impression of a successful businesswoman. amazed by the way she explained things. but still i feel Lampe Berger isn't the one. though some kinda inspiration struck. i'd seen a clearer picture of how to succeed in MLM biz. action speaks louder than words.
met LJ for dinner at West Mall. not elsewhere. 'cause BL's working part-time at West Mall. BK was too just too tempting for him. trust him to suggest eating such "heaty" food when he's still sick. bummed around. broke a personal record. bought my 5th pair of shoes in a month. now i have no reason to buy shoes for a year. stepped into Harvey Norman. wanted to scout for an LCD screen which have both TV and PC connectivity. the salesman was so brilliant. introduced me to the best LCD screen. $1699. and so generously shared ALL his technical knowledge. other customers might have been bored to death. but i happened to be so interested. it's so cool. someday in the near future that LCD will be mine.
bro went touring Microsoft. got a door gift - an optical mouse. best. FOC. he's going to HP someday next week. wonder what cool gadget he'll be given. lucky guy.
met RY and his upline KT. she's quite dynamic. fits into my impression of a successful businesswoman. amazed by the way she explained things. but still i feel Lampe Berger isn't the one. though some kinda inspiration struck. i'd seen a clearer picture of how to succeed in MLM biz. action speaks louder than words.
met LJ for dinner at West Mall. not elsewhere. 'cause BL's working part-time at West Mall. BK was too just too tempting for him. trust him to suggest eating such "heaty" food when he's still sick. bummed around. broke a personal record. bought my 5th pair of shoes in a month. now i have no reason to buy shoes for a year. stepped into Harvey Norman. wanted to scout for an LCD screen which have both TV and PC connectivity. the salesman was so brilliant. introduced me to the best LCD screen. $1699. and so generously shared ALL his technical knowledge. other customers might have been bored to death. but i happened to be so interested. it's so cool. someday in the near future that LCD will be mine.
bro went touring Microsoft. got a door gift - an optical mouse. best. FOC. he's going to HP someday next week. wonder what cool gadget he'll be given. lucky guy.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Friday, February 27, 2004
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
"My heart bleeds for you.." oh Genevieve U are so dense and crappy.. But that phrase is perhaps so true.. Just like "There's no way to happiness. Happiness is the way." I ought to realise happiness isn't a thing.
15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About
1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
A Minute
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.
Send this phrase to the people you'll never forget and remember to send it also to the person that sent it to you. It's a short message to let them know that you'll never forget them. If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're in a hurry and that you've forgot your friends.
Take the time... to live and love.
15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About
1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
A Minute
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.
Send this phrase to the people you'll never forget and remember to send it also to the person that sent it to you. It's a short message to let them know that you'll never forget them. If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're in a hurry and that you've forgot your friends.
Take the time... to live and love.
Monday, February 23, 2004
"In the course of living, many people are disappointed when others do not live up (or down) to their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be dropped. These unrealistic and unhealthy expectations are three of the main culprits."
1. Do not EXPECT appreciation. When others say, "Thank you," or in any way show their gratitude, be happy. It is a gift!
2. Do not EXPECT others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and share your joy with others.
3. Do not expect NOT to be let down. At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need. Forgive them and move on. Get rid of these three expectations and you will be getting rid of daily disappointment!
I wonder who thought of this. So smart. Why can't people live a life of virtually no expectation? Why do people have expectation? Why do "bo-chup" people still exist in this world? To give and not expect is like repaying something which you owe.. sounds as if i owe the whole world something..
1. Do not EXPECT appreciation. When others say, "Thank you," or in any way show their gratitude, be happy. It is a gift!
2. Do not EXPECT others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and share your joy with others.
3. Do not expect NOT to be let down. At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need. Forgive them and move on. Get rid of these three expectations and you will be getting rid of daily disappointment!
I wonder who thought of this. So smart. Why can't people live a life of virtually no expectation? Why do people have expectation? Why do "bo-chup" people still exist in this world? To give and not expect is like repaying something which you owe.. sounds as if i owe the whole world something..
Saturday, February 21, 2004
I was blinded. Treated everyone else out in the streets like transparent glass. There I was, but elsewhere my heart was. Can't imagine I went bumming around the whole world hoping just to catch a glimpse of......
Mycroft: "love is so blind.."
Darrell: "yeah.. luv sometimes make ppl do things that cannot be explained.."
Mycroft: "yar.."
Darrell: "some ppl say only luv has no reason.."
Mycroft: "whatever.."
I realised it was the first time I fell so badly at the first hurdle..
Mycroft: "love is so blind.."
Darrell: "yeah.. luv sometimes make ppl do things that cannot be explained.."
Mycroft: "yar.."
Darrell: "some ppl say only luv has no reason.."
Mycroft: "whatever.."
I realised it was the first time I fell so badly at the first hurdle..
Thursday, February 19, 2004
It doesn't seem easy to free one's mind from worries.. tried not to think too much.. somehow the discomfort's always lingering.. when i'm happy nothing bothers me too much.. but short-lived happiness gives me the feeling of emptiness coz i'll always have things to worry about..
Live simply - I don't want a complicated life. But how simple can things get? I admire William Hung. He went through the ordeal so simply while people fall off from their chairs. It's not sympathy but admiration. Few people are so innocent nowadays. Innocence is Simplicity.
Give more & Expect less.
This is so profound. Expectation is usually proportional to one's expense of effort and time. The more you give the more you'll expect in return. But if what you reaped didn't become what you sowed, you'll be either merely disappointed or utterly devastated. There's this saying that goes: Hope for the best. But prepare for the worst. "Hope" was the last thing let out of Pandora's Box and needless to say it always comes at the last minute. I better whack this into my brain and remember it by heart coz i often hope too much. It's not very reliable.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. I've been restraining and suppressing myself emotionally. It hurts badly but I must tell myself not to expect so much.
Live simply - I don't want a complicated life. But how simple can things get? I admire William Hung. He went through the ordeal so simply while people fall off from their chairs. It's not sympathy but admiration. Few people are so innocent nowadays. Innocence is Simplicity.
Give more & Expect less.
This is so profound. Expectation is usually proportional to one's expense of effort and time. The more you give the more you'll expect in return. But if what you reaped didn't become what you sowed, you'll be either merely disappointed or utterly devastated. There's this saying that goes: Hope for the best. But prepare for the worst. "Hope" was the last thing let out of Pandora's Box and needless to say it always comes at the last minute. I better whack this into my brain and remember it by heart coz i often hope too much. It's not very reliable.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. I've been restraining and suppressing myself emotionally. It hurts badly but I must tell myself not to expect so much.
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Sunday, February 15, 2004
People telling me age difference isn't supposed to be a barrier in a relationship. Difference in maturity of thinking is probably a more tricky and obvious barrier. I'm trying to explore that..
Being faithful is noble and righteous. But why is it also foolishness?
To me, love has always entailed an enormous amount of responsibilty.
My ideals of love are as high as the clear blue sky.
Ever hear of Calvin Klein cologne "Eternity"?
Don't understand why some people can't love deeply, passionately, lastingly & loyally.
Are you incapable of making lasting commitments?
If you are, I'll be disappointed.
Being faithful is noble and righteous. But why is it also foolishness?
To me, love has always entailed an enormous amount of responsibilty.
My ideals of love are as high as the clear blue sky.
Ever hear of Calvin Klein cologne "Eternity"?
Don't understand why some people can't love deeply, passionately, lastingly & loyally.
Are you incapable of making lasting commitments?
If you are, I'll be disappointed.
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Today is Valentine's Day.
Wonder if this is the beginning of a nightmare or sweet dream.
Can't help falling in love. It's a sweet-bitter thing.
Why must the sweet part always have to come before the bitter?
I never knew the answer.
It's hard to give it all. It's even harder to not give at all.
I only know
When my heart has moved, there's no turning back.
Wonder if this is the beginning of a nightmare or sweet dream.
Can't help falling in love. It's a sweet-bitter thing.
Why must the sweet part always have to come before the bitter?
I never knew the answer.
It's hard to give it all. It's even harder to not give at all.
I only know
When my heart has moved, there's no turning back.