你知错吗

看她绽开笑容的那一刹那
心头不禁揪得更紧
透过泪水看着她津津有味地讲着
又一部的韩剧情节

空气渐渐吞噬了她的话
只坐在她身旁 跟着一起微笑
灿烂的微笑
沉重的心情

那么多心伤
因你而起
何时 你才会成长
何时 你才会听话

握着方向盘往前走
又是你　让泪直流

Permanent Scars

Stumped by your words, totally.
Every word staring back at me
In contempt
Laughing mockingly

Nothing has changed
Yet, nothing has remained the same
As you plant your seeds of imagination

A lingering pain
Stirring from within
As I close my eyes and watch the disturbing images
Of those words
Flashing across, flashing their sinister grin

3rd time scaling a mountain
But this time
It was an arduous climb
Guess i'm really getting old...
Stamina not as before

Slight disappointment as we did not reach the summit
Not even halfway there and we had a girl with a sprained ankle
And of course, as we were behind time and due to climate conditions
We decided to start our descent

Just at this moment
Heavy downpour
First time...2 hrs in the rain
First time...2 leeches on my neck
Quite an experience!

Went for a firefly cruise on the second night
Well, Murphy's Law struck upon us again
Boat engine stalled as we were making our way back
That moment, to me, seemed like the climax of the cruise
No one seemed interested in the fireflies anymore
Silence after a few failed attempts to restart the engine
Fortunately we were saved soon after

Recuperation time now..

你知道吗

对你加倍的关怀　你感受不到
对你百般的包容　你感受不到
为你付出的一切　你感受不到

其实
你已在心坎中
占有一席之地

只是
你不知道

心语(雨）

Lately the weather has been rather unpredictable
One moment sunny, and the next moment, you see dark clouds looming over
Sometimes even raining when it's sunny

就像你的喜怒无常
难以捉摸

你的反复无常
让我不知所措

此刻的心情
窗外的天气

但愿这一切之后
你会看到遥远中
那一道彩虹

Moments to cherish

Didn't start off the LNY very well
LNY's eve was the worst, agonizing morning
Subsequently the flu bug and others came along

Despite the unbearable moments,
still had some fun nonetheless :)
Played Taboo with family, it was hilarious!
My 2nd sis & I make a great team! Haha!
More laughter when all of us watched All's Well Ends Well @E-Hub

Celebrated Faye's 7th birthday on 23Jan
Was certainly entertained by both nieces!

Faye's solo: Part of your World



Hahn's solo: Part of your World (Incomplete cos digicam batt went flat)



Catch the duo in action!
恭喜恭喜：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4fIE_lIqcI&feature=channel

贺新年：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPNeRnEW7e8&feature=channel

A Whole New World

Who says that you are condemned?
Who says that you will never succeed?
Who says that a leopard will never change its spots?
Who says that "once a pai kia, forever a pai kia"?

Defiant, problematic, recalcitrant, disruptive, suspension, gangster, smoker, police record...all these once associated with you.

Now, you've blossomed into a fine young chap, awaiting to embrace the new world ahead of you.

A short conversation, eyes brimming with tears, a heart filled with joy.

A tiring journey it may be...but people like you, make it all worthwhile.

Secrets

Scrolled down the list and realised quite a number of drafted posts unpublished
Incomplete posts...
A puzzle with missing jigsaw pieces
Pieces which I will never find

Some complete
Yet
Maybe they should just remain invisible

Some things are left better unsaid...

突然好想你

我的心情
你懂吗？
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


（五月天）
最怕空气突然安静
最怕朋友突然的关心
最怕回忆突然翻滚 绞痛着不平息
最怕突然听到你的消息

想念如果会有声音
不愿那是悲伤的哭泣
事到如今 终於让自已属於我自已
只剩眼泪还骗不过自己

突然好想你 你会在哪里
过的快乐或委屈
突然好想你 突然锋利的回忆
突然模糊的眼睛

我们像一首最美丽的歌曲
变成两部悲伤的电影
为什么你 带我走过最难忘的旅行
然后留下最痛的纪念品

我们那么甜 那么美 那么相信
那么疯 那么热烈的曾经
为何我们 还是要奔向各自的幸福
和遗憾中老去

突然好想你 你会在哪里
过的快乐或委屈
突然好想你 突然锋利的回忆
突然模糊的眼睛

最怕空气突然安静
最怕朋友突然的关心
最怕回忆突然翻滚 绞痛着不平息
最怕突然听到你的消息

最怕此生已经决心自己过
没有你
却又突然 听到你的消息
～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～

学习

When you start feeling discontented with what you have,
It is then that you are asking for too much.

Yet, to strike a balance between contentment and pursuit of one's wants
has never been easy.

Still learning...

信

寻寻觅觅
竟然在眼前
是我操之过急
也因不认识你
才会视而不见

总之　很开心
终于找到你了！

Tunisia...No more...

2105hrs
Should be at the airport now.
Awaiting to board the flight to Tunisia.
However, family and friends all worried...after the terrorist saga that hit India.
Well, cos Tunisia seems to be a probable target for terrorist attacks too.

Dilemma.
Alas, cancelled it at the eleventh hour.
Finally mustered the courage to break the news to ZLS.
Never felt so bad for such a long time.
Backing out at the last minute...leaving her to go alone.

Anyway, wish ZLS a safe trip...and looking forward to her Tunisia photos (supposed to let me see and make me regret eh..heh..)

无心害你

Totally consumed in the melodramatic Hong Kong drama (家好月圆) this afternoon
Eyes couldn't leave the magic box at all
Patience and self-control...needed so much of that
To prevent myself from jumping straight to the final episode

Finally...I made my way through to the finale..
Justice prevails after all
As always in tv dramas
But...in reality too?

2E2'08

Super short class time with them today
So I had to summarize whatever I wanted to say
2 years..now seem too short

So unique in their own ways, yet so united
Multi-personalities:
Creative - Artistic talent.....doodling during lesson
Ambitious - Dares to dream......sleeping during lesson
Energetic - Above-average stamina......hopping around during lesson
Eloquent - Gift of the gab......yakking away during lesson (as though long-lost pals)
Humorous - Inject humour when talking......cracking lame jokes during lesson
And many more... :)

A class of angels...soon to part ways
“老师！他拿了我的书！”...“老师！世安换位！”....those were the days

Captured your smiles today
These memories...are here to stay

Sandy Lam Concert

Was at Indoor Stadium last night to catch "Sandy Lam Live in Singapore 2008" concert
Second live concert experience...I think...
Never been so close to the stage before
Seat was however flanking the stage..which explains the aching neck after the concert


Crowd was super high...stood and waved their lightsticks and sang along
Second half of the concert was a medley of her older songs, which I enjoyed better:)
Great voice...Awesome band...Unforgettable performance...

你们

想你们的真
想你们的纯
想你们的疯
想你们的闹

想你们的一切一切
就在这一刻

突然下起的这场太阳雨
此时此刻的心情

1E3'05: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXZkKajUGMI

2E3'06: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddfz6bUaiBk

A message from you

2 years since you've graduated...and no news from you
Didn't expect to hear from you today
You told her to tell me that you've quit gambling already
Happiest news I heard today! :)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Frail-looking you...always sitting at the back of the classroom
Good with figures...Helping classmates solve Math sums
And always calculating how much more to bet on to recoup your losses
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Early this year was the last time I saw you
Playing pool with a group of "smoky" friends
Blonde hair~Pale~Skinny~"Beng-ish"
A stark contrast compared to the old you

Hopefully your NS stint during the next 2 yrs will toughen you up
Till then....will I still recognize you...?

Ranting...

Sometimes, they're simply ludicrous!
That's why..family upbringing is important
It's no wonder why you are like that
Not entirely your fault I guess
They have a part to play...for what has happened
Not even apologetic...not a tinge even..
The world has turned upside-down!

Neverending grouses....

Faye's Finals @Sheng Siong Show

“对面的观众看过来”：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsu3qE5ecN4

Congrats Faye Faye! For emerging champion in the Finals!

Faye during Semi-Finals

Solo Performance "读书郎" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dn2NjPgfGA

PK Song "Superstar": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC8F0HoJJ08&feature=user


Hope you enjoy yourself during the Finals this Saturday 19 Jul ! 加油！

My niece's performance @Sheng Siong Show 14 Jun 2008

健康歌：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe59gSD6pbo

细水长流：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ6t7QS-GaY

霏霏，你进入半决赛了！要加油哦！

Her next performance will be end of July. Stay tuned! =)

Faye before the show.

Hahn at the show to support her sis! 姐，加油！

细水长流- - Faye's Version

钢琴弹奏：大姐

合唱：6岁外甥女（霏霏）, 姐夫

哈 听说霏霏前晚居然在熟睡时哼唱“年少时候...”
不知是不是因备受参赛压力
或是因不停练歌的缘故
导致梦中唱歌

Anyway, wish Faye all the best for this Saturday's Sheng Siong singing competition! :)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 《细水长流》歌词

年少時候 谁沒有梦
无意之中 你将心愿透露
就在你生日的時候 我将小小口琴送
最难忘记 你的笑容
友情的细水慢慢流 流进了你我的心中
曾在球场边为你欢呼 你跌伤我背负
夜里流星飞渡 想象着他日的路途
晚风听着我们壮志无数
年少时候 谁沒有愁
满腔愤慨 唯有你能听得懂
每当我失意的时候 你将那首歌吹奏
琴声悠悠 解我 情愁
岁月的细水慢慢流 流到了別离的时候
轻拍你的肩 听我说朋友不要太惆悵
霓虹纵然再嚣張 我们的步履有方向
成败不论切莫将昔日遗忘
多年以后 又再相逢
我们都有了疲倦的笑容
问一声我的朋友 何时再为我吹奏
是否依旧 是否依旧
岁月的细水慢慢流 流到了別离的時候
轻拍你的肩 听我说朋友不要太惆悵
霓虹纵然再嚣張 我们的步履有方向
成败不论切莫将昔日遗忘
多年以后 又再相逢
我们都有了疲倦的笑容
问一声我的朋友 何时再为我吹奏
是否依旧 是否依旧
人生的际遇千百种 但有知心长相重
人愿长久 水愿长流 年少時候

一失足成千古恨

知道你们是罪魁祸首之后
不信 纳罕 失望　心痛

你说　当时没想到后果
也知　现在后悔已太迟
太多的为什么
已不太重要了

要得到大家的宽恕　信任
你说你会努力
前路波折重重　不容易走
既然选择了行这条路
就继续往前走吧　

Falling

Seems like my threshold of tolerance is slowly diminishing
Can't hold back my anger as well as before
Starting to feel a tingling sharp pain as I use a little more strength

A faltering sign, I wish not...
Jaded, definitely not...

Gotta learn to take things in my stride
And not let the petty stuff in life bring me down

In memory of you

Suddenly dawned on me that today is the day
If not for the hanging frame at the stairway
This day would have lost much of its significance
To me

Try as i might, I can't seem to hear your voice anymore
Not even our last conversation can I recall
The more I want to hold on, the faster it slips away
Memories of you

What's left behind
Are recurring images of your wanly expressions
Your stifled cries of agony
Reverberating through the dead air and cold silence

May you be devoid of all suffering, wherever you are.

Chipmunk

A teacher asks a student to write a 5000-word essay. The student hands in a piece of paper with 5 pictures instead.

Teacher (bewildered look) : Eh, I asked you to write a 5000-word essay, right? Why did you give me 5 pictures huh?

Student: Aiyah, a picture paints a thousand words mah!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Stunned for a moment.

Impressed I must say, to think he knows that phrase, considering that he spews vulgarities every now and then.

If only he can put his wit to better use.

背叛

我不是一个好演员

也没有入微的洞察力

与其说我不能

其实我是不想

没勇气掀开真实的帘幕

只愿一直躲在它的背后

但犹如扫不去的灰尘

妳的叮咛萦绕在耳旁

站在舞台 竭嘶底里的无声呐喊

恍然发现 原来你已坐在观众席

你已知道 我由始至终只在演戏

困陷

下雨了
井里的水面不断升高

掉落深井的我
会逐渐被水淹没
还是
浮在水面慢慢往上升

新北投+士林夜市

台北市政府 + 五分埔

九份- 漫长之旅

忠孝復興

西门町

一夜的穿街绕巷 只为寻找美食
所幸得来全不费功夫
虽双腿已 cannot make it

满街年轻男女都很哈日哈韩
目睹着非法小贩推着手推车
仓皇逃离警察的追捕
What a sight!

台北 Day 1

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听天由命

天啊 刚才友人惊天动地的一通电话
害得我忧心如焚　整颗心七上八下

原来刚才与几位朋友吃午餐时
其中一位患有口腔疱疹　
其实对它的了解也不多
只知道它是一种终身疾病　一种易传播的病

看来　又要验血了
唉　祸不单行的一年

梦想成真

My Grammy

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不久前认识了一位志趣相投的“阿伯”
他简直是“Antique King"
家里收藏的古董琳琅满目　十分羡慕

昨天终于实现了已久的愿望
买了“阿伯”其中一台唱片机
上面还印着 HMV 的标志
（有人跟我说HMV是“Hit Music Videos”，也有人说是“Home-Made Videos". 原来是“His Master's Voice"!)

独自听着金喇叭播放出经典老歌
虽然听不清楚歌中的词
但对我来说　是极大的享受

希望我的邻居也有同感（哈哈！）

doramon aka 'intellimon'

明早妳就要远赴北京
其实还真有点舍不得
看着妳收拾着行李箱
我却是一副若无其事

也不知妳这次出远门
会在那里待多长时间
只知道　妳走后
我们会　想念妳

多些寂寥　少些嬉闹
多些无助　少些依赖
在你已不在时