Stop spending time with the wrong people. – Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. If someone wants you in their life, they’ll make room for you. You shouldn’t have to fight for a spot. Never, ever insist yourself to someone who continuously overlooks your worth.
Makes sense.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Travel Blog
Revamped my travel blog (see right), in preparation for my trip. Realised there's a number of layouts available for blogger these days, cool..
Anyway, been listening to this song from Eminem, featuring Bruno Mars. Couldn't catch what Eminem was singing initially, but love the tune anyway.
Anyway, been listening to this song from Eminem, featuring Bruno Mars. Couldn't catch what Eminem was singing initially, but love the tune anyway.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Simply Amazing
WeeKar showed me this just now. I just thought it's amazing that they are so old, yet dare to get out of their comfort zone to fulfil their dream.
http://www.relax.com.sg/relax/news/1064282/Solar_willpower.html
For most people, retirement means living in a nice house with a beautiful garden or sea view.
But for this couple from Shenyang, China, retirement meant a time to fulfil their dream.
http://www.relax.com.sg/relax/news/1064282/Solar_willpower.html
For most people, retirement means living in a nice house with a beautiful garden or sea view.
But for this couple from Shenyang, China, retirement meant a time to fulfil their dream.
And their dream is to see 100 countries in five years.
But with only 100,000 yuan (S$20,000) in savings, Mr Lee Lin Xiang, 66 and his wife, Madam Zhuo Ya Fan, 62, who are now in Singapore, felt that it could become just a pipe dream.
Mr Lee said in Mandarin: "We were factory workers and we do not have much savings. It is impossible for us to travel around the world by plane. So we had to think of a cheaper alternative to achieve our dream."
Madam Zhuo said they are big recycling fans.
So they came up with the idea of building a solar-powered trishaw, to take them around the world.
"At the same time, we can also spread the message on the need to protect our environment," Madam Zhuo added.
The couple, who retired in 1997, spent a year building the trishaw, which cost 20,000 yuan.
They used mostly recycled materials like plastic bottles for the wheels' fenders and rubber from tyres to build their seats.
Madam Zhuo said that it was the solar board on the roof of the trishaw and the rechargeable batteries that cost the most.
The solar-powered trishaw is able to travel at 17kmh.
The solar energy also helps to light up the front and rear lights of the trishaw at night.
Madam Zhuo said they also use the solar energy to charge their mobile phones and camera batteries.
On Aug 25 last year, the couple, who have a 38-year-old son and a 12-year-old grandson, set off to achieve their dream.
They left their hometown in Shenyang, in China's north-east, and travelled south.
First stop, Myanmar. Then Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia.
On Tuesday night, they arrived in Singapore via the Woodlands Checkpoint.
The couple said that their son is supportive of their dream.
They send him an SMS whenever they arrive at a different country.
Mr Lim said: "As we speak only Mandarin, we were afraid that people would not be able to understand us and we would have problems with immigration authorities.
"We were also warned that a certain stretch of road in Malaysia can be quite dangerous to travel."
But with only 100,000 yuan (S$20,000) in savings, Mr Lee Lin Xiang, 66 and his wife, Madam Zhuo Ya Fan, 62, who are now in Singapore, felt that it could become just a pipe dream.
Mr Lee said in Mandarin: "We were factory workers and we do not have much savings. It is impossible for us to travel around the world by plane. So we had to think of a cheaper alternative to achieve our dream."
Madam Zhuo said they are big recycling fans.
So they came up with the idea of building a solar-powered trishaw, to take them around the world.
"At the same time, we can also spread the message on the need to protect our environment," Madam Zhuo added.
The couple, who retired in 1997, spent a year building the trishaw, which cost 20,000 yuan.
They used mostly recycled materials like plastic bottles for the wheels' fenders and rubber from tyres to build their seats.
Madam Zhuo said that it was the solar board on the roof of the trishaw and the rechargeable batteries that cost the most.
The solar-powered trishaw is able to travel at 17kmh.
The solar energy also helps to light up the front and rear lights of the trishaw at night.
Madam Zhuo said they also use the solar energy to charge their mobile phones and camera batteries.
On Aug 25 last year, the couple, who have a 38-year-old son and a 12-year-old grandson, set off to achieve their dream.
They left their hometown in Shenyang, in China's north-east, and travelled south.
First stop, Myanmar. Then Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia.
On Tuesday night, they arrived in Singapore via the Woodlands Checkpoint.
The couple said that their son is supportive of their dream.
They send him an SMS whenever they arrive at a different country.
Mr Lim said: "As we speak only Mandarin, we were afraid that people would not be able to understand us and we would have problems with immigration authorities.
"We were also warned that a certain stretch of road in Malaysia can be quite dangerous to travel."
But it turned out that the couple's fears were unfounded.
Mr Lim said: "We did not have any problems at the customs of the various countries that we have been to so far.
"People gave us curious stares. They were fascinated by our trishaw.
"When we told the customs officers about our mission to see the world and spread the environment-friendly message, we were given a warm welcome and had no problems passing the borders.
"Some of the officers even gave us drinks and food, and advice on the laws of their countries."
Madam Zhuo said: "We had written the purpose of our travel in Chinese and English. Everywhere we go, we ask the authorities to help us translate that into their languages."
Singapore is the sixth country they have visited and they have already spent 10 per cent of their savings.
"Our money is mostly spent on visa applications, as everywhere we go, people gave us food and money," said Mr Lim.
But it is all worth it, he added.
He said: "It is our first time to Singapore and we are so impressed at how modern and advanced the country is.
"We have been to Little India, Marina Bay Sands, and we have also seen the Merlion. Being Chinese, we are very proud of Singapore's achievements.
"People here are so friendly and helpful. We have been getting free meals and donations from passers-by who learnt of our dream."
The couple plans to stay here for 10 days before heading back to Thailand and moving on to India.
For the past few nights, they have been spending their nights in sleeping bags at Hong Lim Park.
A retiree who wanted to be known only as Mr Liang, 67, was teary-eyed when he bought food for them.
He told the couple that he was touched by how they are fulfilling their dreams together.
Handing the couple a $50 note, Mr Liang said: "Please accept this. I really admire you both for fulfilling your dreams."
Mr Lim said: "We did not have any problems at the customs of the various countries that we have been to so far.
"People gave us curious stares. They were fascinated by our trishaw.
"When we told the customs officers about our mission to see the world and spread the environment-friendly message, we were given a warm welcome and had no problems passing the borders.
"Some of the officers even gave us drinks and food, and advice on the laws of their countries."
Madam Zhuo said: "We had written the purpose of our travel in Chinese and English. Everywhere we go, we ask the authorities to help us translate that into their languages."
Singapore is the sixth country they have visited and they have already spent 10 per cent of their savings.
"Our money is mostly spent on visa applications, as everywhere we go, people gave us food and money," said Mr Lim.
But it is all worth it, he added.
He said: "It is our first time to Singapore and we are so impressed at how modern and advanced the country is.
"We have been to Little India, Marina Bay Sands, and we have also seen the Merlion. Being Chinese, we are very proud of Singapore's achievements.
"People here are so friendly and helpful. We have been getting free meals and donations from passers-by who learnt of our dream."
The couple plans to stay here for 10 days before heading back to Thailand and moving on to India.
For the past few nights, they have been spending their nights in sleeping bags at Hong Lim Park.
A retiree who wanted to be known only as Mr Liang, 67, was teary-eyed when he bought food for them.
He told the couple that he was touched by how they are fulfilling their dreams together.
Handing the couple a $50 note, Mr Liang said: "Please accept this. I really admire you both for fulfilling your dreams."
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Bucket List
Set up a little corner for my bucket list on the right, as a reminder to continue pursuing my life's milestone. It's not an exhaustive list as well, will add on as and when I found new adventures in life =)
Monday, April 16, 2012
Shock/Surprise
Got a shock today. Went out for swimming in the late afternoon, and Dad was hanging some stuffs at the door. When I was coming back, I saw Dad at the void deck, asking me whether I brought Toro out, because he couldn't find Toro at home. Apparently Toro ran out while Dad was busy hanging the stuff, and left the door opened.
Went up, searched one more round in my house, before rushing out to search for Toro again. Took a look at my iphone, and saw the missed call from my Dad 40 mins earlier. God.. Toro have been missing for 40mins! After another 5mins, Dad called and said he found him at the open square behind our block. Thank goodness..
Anyway, the surprise came when I went over to where Dad was, and I saw Dad first, and then with Toro walking behind him! If you know Toro, you know he doesn't exactly follow us whenever we brought him out for walks, so he's always put on a leash. But there he was, walking obediently behind Dad, and when he saw me, shakes his tail and start jumping on me, wanting me to carry him.
First time ever =)
Went up, searched one more round in my house, before rushing out to search for Toro again. Took a look at my iphone, and saw the missed call from my Dad 40 mins earlier. God.. Toro have been missing for 40mins! After another 5mins, Dad called and said he found him at the open square behind our block. Thank goodness..
Anyway, the surprise came when I went over to where Dad was, and I saw Dad first, and then with Toro walking behind him! If you know Toro, you know he doesn't exactly follow us whenever we brought him out for walks, so he's always put on a leash. But there he was, walking obediently behind Dad, and when he saw me, shakes his tail and start jumping on me, wanting me to carry him.
First time ever =)
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Pace of life
Slowing down my pace of life considerably. Been so used to the fast pace of working that the past few years just zoom by so quickly; I always tell ppl that time seems slower when I'm on vacation leave then. The irony now is I seems to be thinking more, observing more, as opposed to work where sometimes you are just programmed to react in a certain way to a certain situation.
My brain have just woke up after 4.5years in exile.
My brain have just woke up after 4.5years in exile.
Monday, April 09, 2012
Officially jobless
Officially jobless!
Feels weird with so much time on my hand now; no weekday schedule to follow, and no weekend to squeeze to-do things.
Feels weird with so much time on my hand now; no weekday schedule to follow, and no weekend to squeeze to-do things.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Don't get stucked
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/whole-life/features/25956-11-things-to-know-at-25ish?start=1
This is the thing: When you hit 28 or 30, everything begins to divide. You can see very clearly two kinds of people. On one side, people who have used their 20s to learn and grow, to find … themselves and their dreams, people who know what works and what doesn’t, who have pushed through to become real live adults. Then there’s the other kind, who are hanging onto college, or high school even, with... all their might. They’ve stayed in jobs they hate, because they’re too scared to get another one. They’ve stayed with men or women who are good but not great, because they don’t want to be lonely. … they mean to develop intimate friendships, they mean to stop drinking like life is one big frat party. But they don’t do those things, so they live in an extended adolescence, no closer to adulthood than when they graduated.
Don’t be like that. Don’t get stuck. Move, travel, take a class, take a risk. There is a season for wildness and a season for settledness, and this is neither. This season is about becoming. Don’t lose yourself at happy hour, but don’t lose yourself on the corporate ladder either. Stop every once in a while and go out to coffee or climb in bed with your journal.
Ask yourself some good questions like: “Am I proud of the life I’m living? What have I tried this month? … Do the people I’m spending time with give me life, or make me feel small? Is there any brokenness in my life that’s keeping me from moving forward?”
Now is your time. Walk closely with people you love, and with people who believe … life is a grand adventure. Don’t get stuck in the past, and don’t try to fast-forward yourself into a future you haven’t yet earned. Give today all the love and intensity and courage you can, and keep traveling honestly along life’s path.
Don’t be like that. Don’t get stuck. Move, travel, take a class, take a risk. There is a season for wildness and a season for settledness, and this is neither. This season is about becoming. Don’t lose yourself at happy hour, but don’t lose yourself on the corporate ladder either. Stop every once in a while and go out to coffee or climb in bed with your journal.
Ask yourself some good questions like: “Am I proud of the life I’m living? What have I tried this month? … Do the people I’m spending time with give me life, or make me feel small? Is there any brokenness in my life that’s keeping me from moving forward?”
Now is your time. Walk closely with people you love, and with people who believe … life is a grand adventure. Don’t get stuck in the past, and don’t try to fast-forward yourself into a future you haven’t yet earned. Give today all the love and intensity and courage you can, and keep traveling honestly along life’s path.
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