The love we want

I learnt and realised 1 hidden fact from yesterday's story sharing session. Just 1, but its a powerful 1.

As the story goes, the family invited love in. And I do agree that with love, everything is possible. But I would like to just talk on the part on why at first the father and boy wanted to choose success and prosperity.

I dont deny that I buy branded goods too. But my reason is different. I believe in its quality. Some who buy branded goods buy it for the sake of showing to others that they are rich and cool. In return, others will interact with the person more just to become as cool. Is this not buying love. I am sure the clothes at Hang Ten as also as comfortable. Everyone wants love but they obtain it differently. We all go for success and prosperity but in the end, are we not trying to obtain the love that success and prosperity gives us. If success and prosperity gives us hatred and troubles, no one would go for it. So with love presented to us, why do we still want to obtain it through an alternative route instead of having it directly? I strongly agree that with love, everything is possible, because we have placed love as our ultimate goal and this mental strength will replace the physical weakness.

Another thing. I think that our attitudes really matter. For instance, if I am very interested in a game, I would go all out to play it and to play it well. If I possess this attitude, no matter how tired I am, I will still play the game. This is what I call the love of the subject. Maybe we can apply it to our studies. Just thought of it, studying is just about knowing and understanding a certain concept. The questions are just to test and ask you about the concept. The tougher ones and like the tougher levels in a game, but if we possess the right attitude, we will conquer it. So, it all boils down to attitude. Sad to say, I dont possess it. Maybe soon? Lets see.

But with all this love and sttitude, 1 more would be discipline. Without discipline, nothing will be accomplished.

For those who understand what I wrote, I sincerely thank you and I hope that it has changed your perspective of life. It is such a nice feeling to just note that people do read the whole post because I know some do. Even if t means only 1 person, I would just post for that 1 person to read. Because in life, quality, but not quantity, counts.

The bad week

This week has been a bad week, with all the fightings, accident and other stuff going on.

But nevertheless, life still goes on

Do people have to be smart to get what they want. People always see those who obtain good results as smart talents. But I beg to differ. To me, whatever you put in, whatever you get. Your actions are just reflections of your future and character. As much as I would like to believe that smart people are those who are good in their studies, I also wish to say that we must also not forget the hardworking ones too. Some people claim that they are smart, and say that they can obtain the results if they want to. Haha. But why did they not obtain that superb result at that moment. I strongly believe in meritocracy, that if you put in the hard work, the desired result will be yours.

Corporal punishment. I agree to it. the debate on the corporal punishment has not really a good one. I agree to lighter corporal punishments. Society is crumbling. Values are being forgotten. The soft way just does not work on some people. They take it for granted. Therefore, if there is no other way to make them learn the lesson, then that's when the hard way comes in. I would rather they stop doing those illegal stuff because of fear, because they will never understand it the with the soft approach.

Friends. Someone that everyone needs. But when you treat someone as your friend, does the other party do the same. I have seen lots of examples to comment on this, that some friends are like dogs. By saying this, I am sure some of you have a slight idea of what those type of friends are. Let me clarify your doubts. They come begging at you when they need something from you, pestering you and hoping that you would grant their requests. But after the job has been settled, the friendliness no longer stays. They do not respond to you and just hope to divert attention away because you are not "important" to them anymore. I dont even think that a dog should be used to describe these people, because even a dog would stay faithfully by his or her master. Its really sad to see some friends falling under this category, even though these are the usual ones who always mention the true value of friendship. All in all, these people just do not even deserve the slightest bit of respect.

For those who perserved until here, I sincerely thank you, because you have made the least effort to reflect and read.

Apologies to Mich. I cant find the time to reply to your tag's requests. Maybe I will carry it out next time.

And to " daryl". You have not told me how did you get to my blog. Anyway, its been nice to see you tag, but with the blue thing highlighted across your name? Why, want me to link you ah. Haha.

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds

Br original, be yourself

I have come to realise 1 thing about life. that is you have to be yourself. It is only then when you can feel at ease at not having to follow other's footsteps. For eg, If others are successful and you want to follow them, naturally you would try to take their footsteps to success. But in this case, you do not even know whether the method suits you and will end up being more unleasant than happy. Also in times of troubles, you would have no " model" to turn to as you do not know the reaction of the person when he or she faces difficulties. So the bottom line, be yourself. Learn from the good points of 0thers and make it suit your personality. Believe what you believe in, but at the same time having the discipline to understand others comments.

Just saw a few videos on the Nike fotball website. It shows so many stars with their tricks. In a way, the video is quite amazing and yet humurous. Well, they are just trying to promote fair play and to eliminate diving. Just got so fascinated by the superb dribbling. Seeing that reminds me of my cousin playing at the street socccer court in Eng. Those there were pros. Well, at least he managed to "try" and stop the pros. Haha. I just love Eng and the soccer culture they have there.

This time, I am just going to put away all distractions. Now, my priority list, Studies, Soccer, Friends, Dramas and Music. That's going to be all.

Do you even know we bother to? We care to?

Ok, you might be thinking who am I directing that message on my title box to. The person should know. Let me start the session. If we do not bother, would we still be posting all those comments? I am still quite shocked that you dont even know who are those you should appreciate. Come on, let me tell you. I have tons of stuff to do. I can spend the time relaxing, but not. She and I went there and posted. Why? Because we still know that it is worth it. Everything we do still has a value. We know that turing point will come. But the person to create that turning point still currently does not want to. You may say that since we have so much things to do, go do lah, why bother. Precisely. We bother because we care. The day we dont bother about it, I can tell you, you dont even need to breathe a word to us. Dont come saying I am so stressed up and stuff. The choice and opprtunity is here. You make that decision. If you choose to decline it and cannot choose another alternative, then its your own choice. I am not trying to be hard down on you here, but I dont wish to see it drag on and to see your friend at the side worrying for you.

Next, the ATF. Saw someone who just pissed me off. As CY said, Guai Lan + Hum Ji. If you chose that decision to change your group because of some reason, then stick to it. Dont come crawling back. It just shows to the person you like that you cannot even have the courage to be there. I feel so sorry for my friend

Ok, something light now. Wow, got from Shih Han the 4 Zhang Hui Mei albums. Her songs are quite nice. Next up, Guang Liang's new album, yue ding. That song is so nice.

Ji De

The ATF yesterday was quite fun. Tried a few activities before the heavy-downpour. However that did not dampen our spirits. Had much fun yesterday too.

See my title. Yup, that song is from Zhang Hui Mei. Terrific song. Heard it during the campus superstar competition. Anyway, I was so happy that Teresa and Zhiyang became the respective superstars of the boy and girl catagory. Both are my favourites, along with Clara. I just love Teresa's voice. Sweet, soothing and calm. She can reach quite a high tone too. She also has the good looks. Her long hair gives her the femine and sweet look. Anyway, support Teresa forever!

Well, got so addicted to Zhang Hui Mei's songs now. Listened to Ji De for so many times.

I just found something special abot my memory. Listening to different songs made me remember the mood I had during that period of time. For instance, listening to An Jing (Jay Chou) made me remember my sec 2 life, esp. the time when I kep hearing the song, the downs and the ups.

It does not need the person to excel for him to be good

Ok, even though I have not updated for a few days, I still have ppl asking me to update. Ok, I will, since I wont have time to tomorrow

The events for the week 1st

NAPFA
Could get a gold, if not for my pull-ups. Thought I could manage about 6. But ended up with only 1. Never mind. It just shows how much more pull-ups I have to do to achieve that standard.

SPORTS DAY
Could almost get a medal for NP. Never mind those who ran, I am sure we all did our best. Anyway, quite exciting to see others run. CY,HZ,SH,Gab,Daryl and I were playing "cai quan" at the back. Haha, that Daryl is always on the lookout to trick us.

After the sports day, saw so many people running off, leaving the rest to clear the litter. It just shows how quick people are at pushing away responsibility. Do we see them doing so during the good times? No, only during the bad. Thanks to those who helped me with the cleaning, CY, ZN,Jerr, SH, Saman and a few more. Was quite pleased when Miss Tan the maths teacher commented me for clearing away all the rubbish. Its all these small little encouraging words that keeps one going.

MY THOUGHTS
Now as usual, my thoughts

Well this week ended, with me knowing another true meaning and equation of life. After hearing Mr Lee's story, I came to a conclusion. Our life is a reflection of our actions. What we do and what we say will be reflected in the future. Believe it or not, it is true.

Sometimes I just ponder. Do we all really have to excel in everything that we do? Why dont we just sit and think is life really all about getting the best in material form? If there are 100 people competing in a competition, then there will only be 1 winner and 99 losers. You cannot expect to have 2 or more winners. Why do some just have to resort to all means to be that sole winner. So what if you are that sole winner? Does it satisfy you to see 99 losers. I only want to point out 1 thing. That be it winners or losers, after the competition, we all are still equal. Someone should look down on another from above only when he want to help him up too, and not demoralise him.

Just read someone else's blog. I really have no comments. Do people expect to understand one another 1 just a matter of a month? That's totally absurd. if you tell me that is for a subject, then its fine. But a person? No way. Understanding a person takes a long time. You must see the good side of him, and the bad side. However, I do agree that a person must be close to or have been through others' problems to truly understand them. Regrets should be used as tools for further improvement in the future. I feel that regrets is just a temporary feeling of sadness, of why shouldn't we think of it in the first place. But coming out and moving on from regret is better that regretting itself. That regret can always serve as an reminder. I only have 1 thing left to say. I do not know how much of what I said here is going in to you, but whatever you do, I hope that it is the decision you want after careful thinking and I will support you.

An age is called Dark, not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it.

"I have done my best." That is about all the philosophy of living one needs.

Nobody sees a flower-really-it is so small it takes time-we haven't time-and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.

If you help others you will be helped, perhaps tomorrow, perhaps in one hundred years, but you will be helped. Nature must pay off the debt... It is a mathematical law and all life is mathematics.

Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.

Many of us spend our whole lives running from feeling with the mistaken belief that you can not bear the pain. But you have already borne the pain. What you have not done is feel all you are beyond that pain.

I have thought too much

I think I have thought too deeply about certain things and got some inferences wrong. I am not as open as I had expected others to be. I got my deduction from an incident and that was my impression for that person forever, even though other situations proved wrong. I have not understood other's predicament. I have not done so. I was just so wrong about what I am thinking about. I know that there is 1 single person recently who has been affected by this. Here is my sincere apologies for my actions. Maybe I read the signals wrongly. Maybe I explored too much meaning into it. Whatever the case, I will still be there to help, openly and in the background.

Mrs Lim's impression in me as a good teacher was further strengthened yesterday. I was quite surprised when she told me not to sacrifice sleep time to study as we might fall ill easily and will not concentrate in class. I thought she would say that sacrificing some sleep time is alright. And from Gary's side, she told his parents that he must develop to be an independent person and to always strive hard and depend on himself. Well, I am quite happy to know that at least there are teachers who teach values together with imparting knowledge. I remembered she once said, " in my class, you do not only learn how to score A1s for your 'o' levels, you also learn values"