今早好姐妹来了。
开始的时候，心情还挺平静。。。可当宝贝抱我的那一刹那，内心充满了六陈杂味，整颗心直坠谷底。。宝贝的谅解和温柔细语肯定是我的安慰，是自己一时还无法释怀。。。
我知人生不可能永遠事事如意，可那一股强列的沮丧感直侵袭而来，而泪水也不听使唤的流了下来。。。
此刻，真正感叹“事与愿违“，“命里无时莫强求”。。。
咳。。。是的。。。是时候让自己学习真真正正看开，放下。。。 放下这渴望，才能无挂碍。。。 无挂碍，才是一味解烦丹。。。 而解烦丹，也就是所谓的快乐自在吧。。。
Tuesday 30 September 2008
Monday 29 September 2008
Ah Mah's 84th Birthday
Ah Mah turned 84 last Saturday. In her current state, she wouldn't know about such special occasion any more but the gathering of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren certainly brought her spirits up.
For some moments, she managed to carry out some very intelligent conversations with her loved ones. And she could even called out our cousin's name Ah Hock to take pictures of her and the grand birthday cake.
Overall, the celebration was quietly carried out without too much hipe. This is somewhat different from my family because we tend to be more boisterous and celebrations are often marked with adults chatting or cooking fervently, kids playing happily and everyone digging in heartily.
Still, it's the warmth of family gathering together that really matters isn't it? :-)
For some moments, she managed to carry out some very intelligent conversations with her loved ones. And she could even called out our cousin's name Ah Hock to take pictures of her and the grand birthday cake.
Overall, the celebration was quietly carried out without too much hipe. This is somewhat different from my family because we tend to be more boisterous and celebrations are often marked with adults chatting or cooking fervently, kids playing happily and everyone digging in heartily.
Still, it's the warmth of family gathering together that really matters isn't it? :-)
Thursday 25 September 2008
Praying for the best....
I lost a friend to cancer last week.
Yesterday, I received news from my dearest friend J that the doctor had similar suspicion of possible cancer as the first doctor on her condition. However, this has to be further tested before a confirmation can be concluded.
The uncertainty is a heavy weight. I understand this familiar sentiment all too well. But the only thing I can do is to continue being with her and giving her all the support and love she needs.
I am hoping for the best my friend....
Yesterday, I received news from my dearest friend J that the doctor had similar suspicion of possible cancer as the first doctor on her condition. However, this has to be further tested before a confirmation can be concluded.
The uncertainty is a heavy weight. I understand this familiar sentiment all too well. But the only thing I can do is to continue being with her and giving her all the support and love she needs.
I am hoping for the best my friend....
Monday 22 September 2008
Bangkok encounters...
I experienced something new during the recent weekend getaway in Bangkok.
As with other cities, Bangkok has its own social structure. It has evolved over time and for sure no end is in sight. With the introduction of modernity and technology, Bangkok while energetic, still reeks of excessive will to simply survive.
Not least, little children are everywhere begging for that little help to live. Their innocent eyes are crystal clear yet devoid of feelings.... Adults are more proactive and many resort to little underhand tricks for that extra Baht... Half built complexes bustling with people making their business thrive there... And finally, the cruising of Chao Phraya river which offers a glimpse of traditional riverine lifestyles, also afford insights into the character of the city that can be very intriguing and contradicting...
Bangkok is definitely one that offers opportunities, but the vicious living cycle of the poor also cannot be ignored. How can they break away when basic livelihood is already at stake?
Education is the key to change. Only with right level of knowledge and language skills that one can make that conscious choice to make a difference in his life. But education really depends on the government's efforts in laying the ground right, the family sending the kids to school willingly as well as the means to support the kids and more.
It's not an easy problem to solve. In retrospect, I can't help but begin to appreciate our government's deep belief in education and its relentless effort in ensuring a tight educational fabric where all kinds of kids are covered, be it the usual junior colleges to university for the studious ones or polytechnics and even ITE where kids yearn to learn a viable and practical skill that is relevant to the society.
This is effective only if the kids in return make full use of the system and support given. Thankfully, our parents also believe in education. This is really......... a basic but good start to all things.
As with other cities, Bangkok has its own social structure. It has evolved over time and for sure no end is in sight. With the introduction of modernity and technology, Bangkok while energetic, still reeks of excessive will to simply survive.
Not least, little children are everywhere begging for that little help to live. Their innocent eyes are crystal clear yet devoid of feelings.... Adults are more proactive and many resort to little underhand tricks for that extra Baht... Half built complexes bustling with people making their business thrive there... And finally, the cruising of Chao Phraya river which offers a glimpse of traditional riverine lifestyles, also afford insights into the character of the city that can be very intriguing and contradicting...
Bangkok is definitely one that offers opportunities, but the vicious living cycle of the poor also cannot be ignored. How can they break away when basic livelihood is already at stake?
Education is the key to change. Only with right level of knowledge and language skills that one can make that conscious choice to make a difference in his life. But education really depends on the government's efforts in laying the ground right, the family sending the kids to school willingly as well as the means to support the kids and more.
It's not an easy problem to solve. In retrospect, I can't help but begin to appreciate our government's deep belief in education and its relentless effort in ensuring a tight educational fabric where all kinds of kids are covered, be it the usual junior colleges to university for the studious ones or polytechnics and even ITE where kids yearn to learn a viable and practical skill that is relevant to the society.
This is effective only if the kids in return make full use of the system and support given. Thankfully, our parents also believe in education. This is really......... a basic but good start to all things.
Monday 15 September 2008
Our First Anniversary...
Time flies.... 16 Sept 2008 is our first wedding anniversary..
Overall, the last one year has been loving and nurturing. No doubt there were disagreements but thankfully we adopt an open attitude and keep the communication chain active. These invariably help us to move another step forward as a couple, no matter how small it is.
My hubby is liken to a friend, lover and mate all roll into one. I am blessed. I am thankful. I am contented. I am happy...
The anniversary sets the stage for more things to come, good or bad, positive or negative. Regardless of nature, we will take them in our stride and move on. I am sure our relationship will continue to be work upon so that it is filled with pockets of love, appreciation, joy and laughter..
Happy First Anniversary baby! I love you to bits.........:-)
Overall, the last one year has been loving and nurturing. No doubt there were disagreements but thankfully we adopt an open attitude and keep the communication chain active. These invariably help us to move another step forward as a couple, no matter how small it is.
My hubby is liken to a friend, lover and mate all roll into one. I am blessed. I am thankful. I am contented. I am happy...
The anniversary sets the stage for more things to come, good or bad, positive or negative. Regardless of nature, we will take them in our stride and move on. I am sure our relationship will continue to be work upon so that it is filled with pockets of love, appreciation, joy and laughter..
Happy First Anniversary baby! I love you to bits.........:-)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)