Today is KY's birthday.
Today is also the day when the clock turns back an hour.
It also means an extra hour in the bed.
Today is another day for recuperating from the cold and flu.
Which makes me took a few hours of afternoon nap since a long time.
Today, I've cooked turkey for the first time, which taste pretty good.
Today, I've finished the book "Jane Eyre".
Today, it is raining.
Today, I brave the rain to the church.
Today, I've also witnessed a traditional service, with hyms we sang along with a very meaningful sermon.
Today, I went to bed early.
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Saturday, 18 October 2008
The Notebook - Remember When (ALAN JACKSON)
This was recommended to me. It was so touching that I just can't help tearing.
I've watched this movie sometime ago and I would recommend it to you.
Rendez vous-Long lost friend
Last Sunday, I met a long lost friend. She found me through facebook and we came to know that both of us are in London. So, we thought we should meet up.
I've never met TWC since 1995. 13 years later, in Oct 2008, we met in Leicester Square and we went to a Malaysian restaurant for lunch.
We did had a good catch up on the years that we've lost and also recapping all those good days -including the days when her mum used to fetch her to my house for tuition. My mum used to give tuition when I was little. It was about 20 years ago, geez, how time flies.
Nonetheless, as I chatted with her, I came to know that she really came a long way, despite her family background, and I really admire her sheer determination and will power. One thing I like about her is that she never gives up easily. I am one, for sure very happy for her because all her attributes and hard work pays off-moulding her into a strong, and yet I would say pretty successful consultant in the engineering field. Indeed, I am really proud of her.
She suggested that we should have a monthly meet-up. I guess it would be nice.
Who would ever thought back then when we were just teenagers, that 13 years later, we would have a rendez vous sitting by the rear window at the 5th Floor of John Lewis building right at the Central London, enjoying our hot cappucino? (Well, I had juice instead:))
It just strikes me-Life is so unpredictable!!
With God's plan on mind,I know that I want to live the moment and appreciate every little things that God has provides. It's is just too short to waste it. Don't you think so? I am glad I went for this rendez vous to rekindle the friendship with a long lost friend.
I've never met TWC since 1995. 13 years later, in Oct 2008, we met in Leicester Square and we went to a Malaysian restaurant for lunch.
We did had a good catch up on the years that we've lost and also recapping all those good days -including the days when her mum used to fetch her to my house for tuition. My mum used to give tuition when I was little. It was about 20 years ago, geez, how time flies.
Nonetheless, as I chatted with her, I came to know that she really came a long way, despite her family background, and I really admire her sheer determination and will power. One thing I like about her is that she never gives up easily. I am one, for sure very happy for her because all her attributes and hard work pays off-moulding her into a strong, and yet I would say pretty successful consultant in the engineering field. Indeed, I am really proud of her.
She suggested that we should have a monthly meet-up. I guess it would be nice.
Who would ever thought back then when we were just teenagers, that 13 years later, we would have a rendez vous sitting by the rear window at the 5th Floor of John Lewis building right at the Central London, enjoying our hot cappucino? (Well, I had juice instead:))
It just strikes me-Life is so unpredictable!!
With God's plan on mind,I know that I want to live the moment and appreciate every little things that God has provides. It's is just too short to waste it. Don't you think so? I am glad I went for this rendez vous to rekindle the friendship with a long lost friend.
Sunday, 21 September 2008
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Edinburgh Revisit
Last weekend I revisited Edinbugh, the mysterious city with its queer yet finest character of its own. I recalled the first time when I landed in this very elegant place two years ago. The only difference was that back then it was in autumn.This time I went to catch the famous Edinburgh Summer Festival. Well, to be honest really, I was looking for a relaxing weekend, which is to spend time with friends rather than sightseeing. Also, this time I took the train instead of plane and of course the journey is much shorter as I travelled fro London instead of K.L. Nonetheless, it was a nice revisit although I've missed the finale of the festival on Sunday night. Same place, same people, different feelings, different wheather, different purpose.
I stayed at a friend's place, in a 2 bed room apartment, very well located , right in the heart of the city. But what makes it really great was the location itself which is right beside the Edinburgh castle,atop and overlooking the Princess Garden. Also, what I am really impressed was the age and "character" of the apartment itself. From Princess Street, one can just look up and see the 5 level apartment right on top of the "volcano", so elegantly poised with the easily identified red balcony. Yeah, I did enjoy my stay there, living in a typical Scottish traditional house which was built probably some 300 years ago. Old you may say, but that what makes it really different than the rest.
Two years back, when I was just a student, I was walking along the Princess Street. Then,I have never thought that I would ever have the chance to stay in one of those cute little white houses on top of the hills near the castle. Today, two years later, I revisited the same city, same place though not as a student but rather as a working person, as I look up on the same buildings from the Princess Street, wow, it's like living in a fairytale, even though it is only over the weekend. It's like in a dream. It is something hard to believe, really unexpected reality.
Today, my company had an internal launch for the e-Reader, portraying the fable "Alice in the Wonderland", where Alice wanders in a land of wonder. I felt I was Alice.:) Somehow, I held a deep connection with Edinburgh- perhaps because of the mysterious element, or perhaps it has to do with its very own personality. Inexplicable, one just gotta feel 'it'.
I stayed at a friend's place, in a 2 bed room apartment, very well located , right in the heart of the city. But what makes it really great was the location itself which is right beside the Edinburgh castle,atop and overlooking the Princess Garden. Also, what I am really impressed was the age and "character" of the apartment itself. From Princess Street, one can just look up and see the 5 level apartment right on top of the "volcano", so elegantly poised with the easily identified red balcony. Yeah, I did enjoy my stay there, living in a typical Scottish traditional house which was built probably some 300 years ago. Old you may say, but that what makes it really different than the rest.
Two years back, when I was just a student, I was walking along the Princess Street. Then,I have never thought that I would ever have the chance to stay in one of those cute little white houses on top of the hills near the castle. Today, two years later, I revisited the same city, same place though not as a student but rather as a working person, as I look up on the same buildings from the Princess Street, wow, it's like living in a fairytale, even though it is only over the weekend. It's like in a dream. It is something hard to believe, really unexpected reality.
Today, my company had an internal launch for the e-Reader, portraying the fable "Alice in the Wonderland", where Alice wanders in a land of wonder. I felt I was Alice.:) Somehow, I held a deep connection with Edinburgh- perhaps because of the mysterious element, or perhaps it has to do with its very own personality. Inexplicable, one just gotta feel 'it'.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Follow Your Destiny...
Follow Your Destiny...
Wherever It Leads You
There comes a time in your life
when you realize that
if you stand still,
you will remain
at this point forever.
You realise that
if you fail
and stay down,
life will pass you by...
Life's circumstances
are not always
what you might wish them to be,
The pattern of life
does not necessarily
go as you plan.
Beyond any understanding,
you may at times be led
in different directions
that you never imagined,
dreamed, or designed.
Yet if you had never
put any effort into choosing a path,
or tried to carry out your dream,
then perhaps you would have no direction at all.
Rather than wondering about or questioning the direction your life has taken,
accept the fact that there is a path before you now.
Shake off the "why's" and "what if's", and rid yourself of confusion.
Whatever was-is in the past.
Whatever is-is what's important.
The past is a brief reflection.
The future is yet to be realised.
Today is here.
Walk your path one step at a time-with courage, faith and determination.
Keep your head up, and cast your dreams to the stars.
Soon your steps will become firm and your footing will be solid again.
A path that you never imagined
will become the most comfortable
direction you have ever hoped to follow.
Keep your belief in yourself
and walk into your new journey.
You will find it
magnificient, spectacular, and
beyond your wildest imaginings.
-Vicki Silvers
Wherever It Leads You
There comes a time in your life
when you realize that
if you stand still,
you will remain
at this point forever.
You realise that
if you fail
and stay down,
life will pass you by...
Life's circumstances
are not always
what you might wish them to be,
The pattern of life
does not necessarily
go as you plan.
Beyond any understanding,
you may at times be led
in different directions
that you never imagined,
dreamed, or designed.
Yet if you had never
put any effort into choosing a path,
or tried to carry out your dream,
then perhaps you would have no direction at all.
Rather than wondering about or questioning the direction your life has taken,
accept the fact that there is a path before you now.
Shake off the "why's" and "what if's", and rid yourself of confusion.
Whatever was-is in the past.
Whatever is-is what's important.
The past is a brief reflection.
The future is yet to be realised.
Today is here.
Walk your path one step at a time-with courage, faith and determination.
Keep your head up, and cast your dreams to the stars.
Soon your steps will become firm and your footing will be solid again.
A path that you never imagined
will become the most comfortable
direction you have ever hoped to follow.
Keep your belief in yourself
and walk into your new journey.
You will find it
magnificient, spectacular, and
beyond your wildest imaginings.
-Vicki Silvers
Saturday, 2 August 2008
Malaysia Week in London
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Malaysia came to London for a 5 days event where there were stage performances including traditional, folk and contemporary Malaysian dances. In addition, there were food stalls that offer Malaysian food such as 'satay', 'ayam rendang', 'roti canai', kueh such as 'onde-onde' and Malaysian local fruits such as 'nangka', 'maggis', 'rambutan', star fruit as well as coconut drink. Not to mention that there were also traditional games and sports displayed/demonstrated such as 'congkak' and silat. 
Having spent almost the whole day at the event made me miss home a little. Watching the dances and singing from the multicultural societies of Malaysia somehow affirm my beliefs that Malaysia is indeed very rich with its culture, hence makes me proud being a Malaysian.
I remembered that I was contemplating on whether to attend this event, to the extend of texting a friend, asking him whether it was really worth going. Indeed I was glad that I went and not used the wheather as an excuse. Thank you A!;)I met Malaysians on the way and at the events. Tired, but nevertheless a fruitful trip. I do have an inexplicable strange feelings of experiencing Malaysia in London. It's like in a dream or fantasy. If it was not because of the Tower Bridge over the other side of the park, I really felt like at home. Oh, how I miss Malaysia in this sense.
Having spent almost the whole day at the event made me miss home a little. Watching the dances and singing from the multicultural societies of Malaysia somehow affirm my beliefs that Malaysia is indeed very rich with its culture, hence makes me proud being a Malaysian.
I remembered that I was contemplating on whether to attend this event, to the extend of texting a friend, asking him whether it was really worth going. Indeed I was glad that I went and not used the wheather as an excuse. Thank you A!;)I met Malaysians on the way and at the events. Tired, but nevertheless a fruitful trip. I do have an inexplicable strange feelings of experiencing Malaysia in London. It's like in a dream or fantasy. If it was not because of the Tower Bridge over the other side of the park, I really felt like at home. Oh, how I miss Malaysia in this sense.
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