Sunday, August 30, 2009

피곤해...

Today is a tiring day... started teaching from 9am, then rushed to church for mass and then after continued 3 more classes, from 1pm right through to 7.30pm.

It's true that my weekend is gone, just in a blink because of tuitions; but on the cheery side, time passes very fast and I treasure the time remaining... Being busy keeps me off unnecessary thoughts and mentally exhausted, so sleep comes easily.

I have lost 2 students because of my recent trip. Parents decided to switch to the stand-in tutors and I respect their decision. In a way I'm glad... those 2 students weren't easy to teach so no complaints though the fees were quite a substantial amount. HE must have thought teaching 14 students is a toll so now it's pretty much manageable.

I was in a cab today and the cabby was a part-time driver. He told me he only drives on Sunday. He holds a full-time job and in a boastful tone, mentioned he has received 4 months of bonus this year despite challenging times. Well, when do we say enough to money?

A friend once told me she likes to keep her Sunday free. She needs her own personal space; be it watching dramas, blogging, reading, or simply just nuaying doing nothing. I guess I will take time to adjust and most probably having withdrawal symptoms with no classes!

Saturday, August 29, 2009

五月天DNA創造演唱會2009

I have just returned from MayDay's concert. It's just awesome! They played and sang from 8.40pm to 12.20am and everyone stood and sang from start to the end of concert! Very high indeed!


My seat was quite close to the stage...


Managed to get a clear shot!


My idol 阿信!

The video links which I have pasted are not working not sure why... If you want to watch the videos I have taken, please click here.

早報 has also written review on their Friday's concert.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

주님을 찬양하라!

可能是因為一直唸自己不要擁有任何期待, 所以有小驚喜
剛收到他的短訊…
他活過來了!
真的很謝謝上帝!
心中一塊大石頭終於可以放下了…
現階段, 我不想想太多
只希望他不要放棄 一天天好起來
加油!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

기망

期望往往帶來失望
因為有期望,所以容易失望

期望,讓人把很多事當作理所當然
認為它因該發生
所以事與願違時,就會感到失望

但如果沒有任何期望,那…人生不是很美好嗎?
沒有期待,我們都會對每件事情感到新鮮、感恩
我想每個人心里,都因該會對某些事擁有一定的期望吧?
只要不要帶著過高的期望 我覺得都okay…

自從從美國回來後 就沒有更新每週星座運勢
因為不知道有沒有人在讀?
其实每週星座運勢, 我都蠻期待的
因为對我來說… 蠻準的
這週, 雙子座列入後三名划小黑叉…
‘本週為重視某事的進度, 卻唯只你最在意的,是毫無進度,甚至略微不行的,因此導致本週焦盧、心緒不佳’
… …

不要有過高期待,不要有過高期望…

今天是他的生日
我做了我想做的 因為不想有遺憾

生日快樂!
我…
好想你哦… …

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

휴스턴과 뉴욕 사진

I have finally uploaded the pictures which I have taken in New York and Houston. They are mostly on sceneries and skyscrapers... I haven't finished naming the images as yet will probably do so by this weekend or next ^^ meanwhile please enjoy the photos first.

Empire State entrance
Heading up to the Empire State Building... queueing time was terribly long; waited for at least 1.5h...

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...before seeing the whole of NY!

Heading towards the Flatiron Building
Enjoying the open top bus ride; up ahead is the Flatiron Building...

Wall Street Bull
How can the Wall Street Bull be forgotten?

World Trade Center construction site
Passed by the WTC construction site...

Reflection!
I quite like this shot; managed to capture a building's reflection on another.

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Nice details... forgot the name of the building though :P

The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston
I didn't take many pictures in Houston; visited the museum district - Fine Arts and Natural Sciences Museums, Rice Village and Rice University. Houston is basically home to many medical centers, hospitals and research institutions.

Statue of Liberty
After 4 nights in Houston, I flew back to NYC for another 2.5 days of sightseeing. I had bought the ferry ticket to visit the Statue of Liberty but the queuing time was 1.5h under the hot noon sun so I gave up waiting. This is taken from Battery Park.

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Mickeys and tiggers inside FAO Schwarz, apparently the largest toy store in NYC.

Apple Store!
Apple store which is just beside FAO Schwarz

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St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church NY

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I forgot the name of this doll store... each doll doesn't come cheap especially when you need to buy their dresses, shoes, accessories... the list is endless!

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Crowded Times Square!! I have taken several videos here... will upload them soon.

Mix and match!
M&M's mix and match...

Monday, August 24, 2009

믿을 수 없어!

In the recent Pulse Survey, many have expressed understanding on our challenges in recognizing employees during such difficult times despite financial constraints. Many have also communicated your appreciation for birthday off and holidays that were provided last year. As such, the executive team is pleased to announce another additional paid holiday and partial day off for everyone.

Please note that our office will be closed as follows:
- 4 September off day
- Early dismissal 3 hours off on 18 September 18th (Early release for all on Hari Raya Puasa, including those who are not celebrating Hari Raya Puasa)


I can't believe my company has just declared an additional holiday next Friday, in celebration of the US Labour Day holiday! Well I have never ever worked in a company which takes such good care of the well-being of her employees so working here is really a comfort zone.

I'm not complaining... at least I don't have to wait 3 weeks for the next public holiday so I'm very thankful~

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

교통사고

不知道為什麼…最近傷心事會那麼多?
父親今天開車時遇到小車禍
頭部一共逢幾針 幸好受傷幸無大礙

父親是個很小心翼翼的人 從來不開快車
連一張交通罰單都沒接過
所以當我得知他意外的撞上另一輛車時 我很驚訝

父親的病假是少之又少 因為公司並不是什麼大機构
所以他很少拿病假
希望如果他明天還感到不舒服 可以待在家裡休息…
也希望我的親人和朋友能健康快樂!

Sunday, August 16, 2009

da:ns Festival 2009

da:ns Festival is back!
Which performance should I watch?

Saturday, August 15, 2009

『天外奇蹟』 Up!

剛去看了口碑好的不得了的卡通片『天外奇蹟』 Up
對白有趣中又充滿了感動
是一部發人深省的好片!

“雖然你走了,但回憶卻是永恆…”









Wednesday, August 12, 2009

희망을 끝까지 붙잡아라!

他上週末剛接受骨髓移植手術
現在仍在加護病房…
還記得以前看過一部日劇,進行骨髓移植是一個非常痛苦的經驗
往往針一打下去,病人就會強忍著淚水不喊痛
想到這兒,我的心情真的很低落

昨天臨晨4點多 我夢見了他…
醒來後,一直回想那是不是個永別的擁抱?

...

希望他能度過這段非常時期

Thursday, August 06, 2009

집에 돌아왔다...

前陣子,消失不見沒消沒息 是因為去了一趟纽约和休士頓
是去探病
因為他生病了… 是血癌复发
當我得知道後 真是不知所措
他體格健壯 為何會生病?
心裡只想著…會不會就這樣突然離我而去了?

儘管朋友背後的嘲笑、質疑和母親的反對
我都默默收下… 因為我只想依著心去做
其實我沒有懷疑這一切是個謊言… 誰會拿自己的健康開玩笑?
我面對的壓力真的讓我跌到谷底
我得把我的學生隔在一旁
臨時找安全又方便的住宿、機票
又要面對朋友的嘲笑和母親的不諒解…
我知道朋友們是出至於擔心
母親也是…
所以我也沒多說什麼

在這裡 我要感謝幾位好友… 謝謝你們的鼓勵、安慰和支持
一個人在休士頓,當我覺得非常無助悲傷時,是你們的問候簡訊和關心電話給了我力量、勇氣
尤其是Shirley和Melissa
大學朋友Li Ching 還特地在她的部落格寫了篇文章 讓我好感動

這次美國之行不是去尋找答案
也不是希望他能珍惜我,101%對我好
對於一個躺在病床上的人來說 這些都是微不足道的吧!
存活才是首要關鍵之務

他現在在休士頓安德森癌症研究中心接受治療
2個星期前動了小手術,目前狀況穩定
他很努力在戰勝病魔
我也很深信他的母親正盡全力救活她兒子

他的無奈… 我的無助…
我唯一可以為他做的
只有祈禱…