a conversation at work today:
Oh wow, there goes (almost) one year. You can't fault me for thinking that time travels at lightning speed, because ... well, because it really does. Occasionally, it amazes me, but otherwise, I don't really know what to make of it? Maybe that's why we are taught to just all see ourselves as a puny plankton in the universe. In the grand scheme of things, any misery that we carry with us should only be regarded as impermanent.
Focus on the now, embrace the very present.
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Two days in exhange for a year (again, almost) of academia. Wow. I am thrilled. That's. A. Very. Good. Bargain. Although, it must be noted that said two days are actually the weekend, which also translates to having no break before the next school year commences. *cue eye-rolling* But they also say, "When in rome ..."
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Using yl's com right now, killing time while she runs an errand. It has been quite some time since I last stepped in here. Ok, That was, Yet Another time-seriously-flies moment.
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Maybe we should all just graciously accept that we can't stop the wheel of time from rolling forward. What remains more important is that we improve with each revolution and right the wrongs that are committed along the way.
Hmm..
That's all I have for now, gotta fill the stomach!
... not too long ago. I remembered that holidays used to be 3 month-long affairs. Days were spent on 6bucksperhour part-time jobs, and nights were occupied by either teevee shows or meetups with friends, and supper of course. Ah, how wonderful. And so I dwelled even further and images began to crystalise, albeit only as concrete as my mind bubble allows. Sitting at the sewing machine table in the shop in front of the telly, laughing together with the family, phototaking trips, Vkitchen dimsum excursions etcetc... Then a voice came about, telling me that maybe I should stop because I am treading on dangerous territory. Sure, memories are meant for fondling, but fondling is to be handled with much discretion.
Grow up, not because you need to; but because you want to.
Here's a shout out to my pal, somebody whom I trust enough to spill my guts out in front of ->>
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PF! Have a smashing one ya!
I am finally back blogging after such a long time! Wahoo. It has pretty much been sheer inertia on my part, nothing whatsoever to do with the great security/sensoring measures of the "motherland", so no blame-pushing (for the time being).
Much has happened, emotion-wise. Trying to cope with the departure of those short-lived comforts of having family by my side, and Trying again, to realise that all feelings of longing and despair is but transient and also that love will not succumb to geographical separation. So for that I am grateful.
The critical period of the semester is hot on the heels! UP UP UP goes the socks! See you soon my dear diary.
And last, but not least, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MEL!
I know you can do it, so there's no room for any lack of confidence!!
p/s: To the dear friend, if you are reading this, don't worry too much ya! You can do it :)
Mother Teresa
Why are they inspiring? She spent 45 years of her life caring for the sick, poor and dying while raising awareness for her organization: “Missions of Charity”. Her work started in India then spread to other parts of the world.
What can they teach? We are all one, you are not alone in this journey of life, and therefore you shouldn’t see yourself as more or less than anyone else.
If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.
Lord Buddha
Why are they inspiring? Siddhattha Gotama was thought of as the ‘enlightened one’ and still to this day inspires people with his messages of peace, oneness and living in the moment.
What can they teach? Do not take anybody’s messages as fact. Use what works for you and dismiss the rest.
Only accept what passes the test by proving useful and beneficial in your life.
Credits: urbanmonk.net
Here's a shoutout to all those good people still visiting this space! I may/may not know that you are reading this, but still HELLO! I hope you are doing good! Cheers :)
I've decided to embark on a spring-cleaning project of sorts. Every week (or when I can afford the time -- there's always laundry you see??) I am going to jot down something (goals that I would like to do achieve/flaws that I would like to discard etc) and give myself 3 weeks to work on it. And it shall be crowned: Project Lotus
To be frank the amount of stuff to work on is massive and so I foresee this task to be a long long one ... but hey, one's gotta start somewhere somehow right?
The Kickstart: To be grateful.
The above was taken by dear yl, a budding photographer (hah!), after Dharma class one saturday. It captured Spring in the initial days, when the flowers just started to appear. I am loving the colours and the composition of this picture. Good job yl! Mel and me, we were reading the slips of paper that came with the souvenirs that shifu gave us.
Mine read: 快乐，在满足中求。
And this night was memorable too, in its own rights. Old School @ Mt. Sophia was breezy, cool and very laidback. The perfect spot for some r&r. AND there is Timbre too. What's not to love? Singapore is in dire need of more such places. Oh I so need to get my ass back there for some finger-lickin' good pizza man.
