Sunday, 11 September 2011

the uk-post-malaysia-syndrome


So im back with an update for the week as promised to my good friend. And then to be 'welcomed' by the new interface in blogger. Dont really like it honestly. Or probably i ll begin to like it as time goes by. U just need to get use to new things, arent u?

In regards to the holidays, i think i ve came up with a term called uk-post-malaysia-syndrome (if someone else could think of a better name for this, pls do tell me).. The symptoms and effects:

a) Speaking english-bm rojak in government departments or to locals

b) Leaving the cashiers without collecting ur change

c) Uncertainty in whether u locked ur car or where did u put ur car keys an hr ago

d) Being bewildered when u spot drivers failing to give way to pedestrians on the road

e) Tremendous shock when u witness how daring or creative ppl are in breaking rules and also bringing laughter to ppl of how obedient u are in abiding with the rules, such as paying 50 cents for parking even if it's just a short stop

f) As u glance thru the food menu, prices are mainly quoted in double digits. Then u ll begin to ponder, "Is inflation really so serious in malaysia?" But actually when u convert the pounds u spent in the poundland back to ringgit, hahahaha.. stil, things in england are still more expensive

g) Infamiliarity with roads and places, and even with ppl and friends

h) Partial loss of freedom (i think that's one of the main concerns for myself), but no more laundry, dishwashing, cooking =p


So, the remedies? Time. On a clear note, im not annoyed at all. Imagine how many times i ve been caught up with this syndrome in these years. It's just part and parcel of life. Just sharing on a sharing basis which i find it quite hilarious and interesting =D

Friday, 26 August 2011

present as a gift

One lesson I learned this year is that you will never ever be 100% certain of what tomorrow brings but all you can do is to contented and appreciate everyone and everything you have now. Often, we tend to wait: wait till i've got time, wait till im more financially stable, wait till i retire etc etc, but in fact, every extra day u get to spend with ur loved one (especially ur parents) is N+1, N+2, N+3......

~ Don't wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.
不要去等待完美的时刻,把握好现在,让此刻变完美。~


ps: On a another note, it has been a month since graduation and more than two months since im done with finals but when i look at my 'things-to-do', still lots of unrealised summer plans. At least i ve not been on a real shopping spree.

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

in loving memorance

Lost my piano teacher yesterday. Was in total shock and disbelief when i heard the news from a friend. When i passed the news to my mum, she yelled at me thinking that i joked on such a thing. Illness. Life is certainly so fragile. My youngest just finished her Grade 6 exam when we received the news. My mum just met her on sunday and she looked fine. I was just telling myself to ask her if i could still do a diploma when i see her but it was too late.


The conversation we had on teaching music for little children was the very last time that i'd ever see you again. 16 years. You will be dearly missed teacher Jeslyn. You have been such a wonderful teacher and friend. I will treasure our memories and i ll try to spend more time with Fabian. My condolences to her family. Rest in peace teacher.

Saturday, 13 August 2011

heads or tails?

A friend of mine enlightened me today:

"When you re faced with two choices,
tossing a coin simply works.
Not because it chooses the option for you,
but at that brief moment when coin is in the air,
you suddenly know what you are hoping for..."
 

Friday, 12 August 2011

不经不经一番寒彻骨,哪得梅花扑鼻香

从来    要的东西    喜欢的东西   都不会不劳而获。

妈妈之所以取名为“匀昀”,
乃“昀”是日光,“匀”为均匀,
总的来说是个均匀、舒适的阳光。
会否如此,从小到大,小女子学术表现都均匀稳定,
没有特别优秀,也没有特别恶劣。
没有特别的强项,却略懂各种才艺。
灵活性变通性很高,却不是鹤立鸡群的那一个。

说得更简单点,样样都平平一般,“半桶水”。
这是好,是坏,因人而异。
尽管如此,我还是很喜欢我的名字。
阳光总是给人希望、活力、积极的感觉。
也许有一天,均匀的阳光也可以是灿烂的。

Sunday, 7 August 2011

weekend dessert

Dad: I want you to marry a girl of my choice.
Son: No!
Dad: The girl is Bill Gates' daughter.
Son:Then okay.

... Dad goes to Bill Gates...
Dad: I want your daughter to marry my son.
Bill Gates: No!
Dad: My son is the CEO of World Bank.
Bill Gates: Then okay.

... Dad goes to the President of the World Bank...
Dad: Appoint my son as CEO.
President:No!
Dad: He is the son-in-law of Bill Gates.
President:Then okay.