和朋友聊天，突然觉得有些新加坡人如此没有礼貌可能是环境造成的。
试想一个拥挤的国家，怎能让人心情舒畅？再加上繁重的工作和无穷的压力，礼貌应该排在不重要的事项里吧？
我们是否太小却又想拥有太多了呢？
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
31 July 2009
07 June 2009
冰心散文
半夜里听见繁杂的雨声，早起是浓阴的天，我觉得有些烦闷。从窗内往外看时，那一朵白莲已经谢了，白瓣儿小船般散飘在水面。梗上只留个小小的莲蓬，和几根淡黄色的花须，那一朵红莲，昨夜还是菡萏的，今晨却开满了，亭亭地在绿叶中间立着。
仍是不适意！---- 徘徊了一会子，窗外雷声作了，大雨接着就来，愈下愈大。那朵红莲，被那繁密的雨点，打得左右欹斜。在无遮蔽的天空之下，我不敢下阶去，也无法可想。
对屋里母亲唤着，我连忙走过去，坐在母亲旁边----一回头忽然看见红莲旁边的一个大荷叶，慢慢地倾侧了来，正覆盖在红莲上面••••••我不宁的心绪散尽了！
雨势并不减退，红莲却不摇动了。雨点不住地打着，只能在那勇敢慈怜的荷叶上面，聚了些流转无力的水珠。
我心中深深的受了感动----
母亲呵！你是荷叶，我是红莲。心中的雨点来了，除了你，谁是我在无遮拦天空下的荫蔽？
仍是不适意！---- 徘徊了一会子，窗外雷声作了，大雨接着就来，愈下愈大。那朵红莲，被那繁密的雨点，打得左右欹斜。在无遮蔽的天空之下，我不敢下阶去，也无法可想。
对屋里母亲唤着，我连忙走过去，坐在母亲旁边----一回头忽然看见红莲旁边的一个大荷叶，慢慢地倾侧了来，正覆盖在红莲上面••••••我不宁的心绪散尽了！
雨势并不减退，红莲却不摇动了。雨点不住地打着，只能在那勇敢慈怜的荷叶上面，聚了些流转无力的水珠。
我心中深深的受了感动----
母亲呵！你是荷叶，我是红莲。心中的雨点来了，除了你，谁是我在无遮拦天空下的荫蔽？
06 June 2009
Woots
Today's ICT course by Apple is really a storm!
But it also dawned on one that the road is a long and arduous one.
Though it can still be fun!
It's more than just work, or fun or anything.
One thing that Greg said really struck one's mind; big advocate for fun!
Now how many teachers can really make that claim?
But it also dawned on one that the road is a long and arduous one.
Though it can still be fun!
It's more than just work, or fun or anything.
One thing that Greg said really struck one's mind; big advocate for fun!
Now how many teachers can really make that claim?
04 June 2009
Apple Professional Development Course from 4 to 5 Jun 2009
Quite an interesting course and its good to know new knowledge and sharing experiences with the experts.
Haven't had so much fun in a while with courses already.
And it was not bad a lunch provided by Apple.
And of course a good dinner with pals from work. And the nice nice conversations, although they are too philosophical at times :p
Another day tomorrow and more things to rush!
And did i say that i am hungry again?
Haven't had so much fun in a while with courses already.
And it was not bad a lunch provided by Apple.
And of course a good dinner with pals from work. And the nice nice conversations, although they are too philosophical at times :p
Another day tomorrow and more things to rush!
And did i say that i am hungry again?
01 May 2009
13 April 2009
Beliefs
There can always be the easy way out or the tough way out.
Which one will you undertake?
Excuses are easy, actions are not.
Which has more impact or meaning?
Taking up the challenge or be content staying in your comfort zone.
How different will your lives be?
Which one will you undertake?
Excuses are easy, actions are not.
Which has more impact or meaning?
Taking up the challenge or be content staying in your comfort zone.
How different will your lives be?
20 March 2009
工作与生活
又到了假期，虽然感觉不到。
三日的学习之旅，一天的沉淀。茫然失措的感觉总是悄悄地就窃入心头。
改不完的功课，理不完的琐事，真想搭上飞机到一个幽静的小岛，远离城市的喧嚣。
人生有时便是如此，走不完的路，忙不完的工作。
真想快些理清思绪，调整目标，
那或许，忙碌之余，
我们也可以忙得快乐。
三日的学习之旅，一天的沉淀。茫然失措的感觉总是悄悄地就窃入心头。
改不完的功课，理不完的琐事，真想搭上飞机到一个幽静的小岛，远离城市的喧嚣。
人生有时便是如此，走不完的路，忙不完的工作。
真想快些理清思绪，调整目标，
那或许，忙碌之余，
我们也可以忙得快乐。
09 March 2009
父母亲的爱
于丹《论语》感悟：孝敬之道
有这样一个故事，说有一个小男孩，他从小就在一棵大树旁边玩儿。他特别喜欢这棵树。这是一棵大苹果树，长得很高，又漂亮，又有很多甜美的果子。
这孩子天天围着树，有时候爬到树上摘果子吃，有时候在树底下睡觉，有时候捡树叶，有时候他也拿着刀片、瓦片在树身上乱刻乱划。这大树特别爱这孩子，从来也不埋怨他，就天天陪他玩儿。
玩着玩着，孩子长大了。有一段时间他就不来了。大树很想他。过了很久，他再来的时候，已经是一个少年了。大树问孩子，你怎么不跟我玩儿了？这孩子有点不耐烦，他说，我已经长大了，不想跟你玩儿，我现在需要很多高级的玩具，我还要念书，还得要交学费呢。
大树说，真对不起，你看我也变不出玩具，这样吧，你可以把我所有的果子都摘去卖了，你就有玩具，有学上了。这孩子一听就高兴了，把果子都摘了，欢欢喜喜走了。
就这样，每年他就是在摘果子的时候匆匆忙忙来，平时都没有时间来玩儿。等到他读书以后，又有很长时间不来了。再过一些年，这孩子已经长成一个青年，他再来到树下的时候大树更老了。
大树说，哎呀，你这么长时间不来，你愿意在这儿玩会儿吗？孩子说，我现在要成家立业了，我哪儿有心思玩啊？我连安家的房子还没有呢，我也没有钱盖房子呀。
大树说，孩子，你千万不要不高兴，你把我所有的树枝都砍了就够你盖房子了。这孩子高兴起来了，把树枝都砍了，就去成家了。
这样又过了很多年，这孩子再来的时候，已经是中年人了，这大树已经没有果子也没有树枝了。孩子还是不高兴，一个人心事重重地徘徊在树下。
这孩子说，我现在成长了，念完书，也成家了，我得在世界上做大事。这世界上的海洋这么浩瀚，我要去远方，可我连只船都没有，我能去哪儿？
大树说，孩子，你别着急，你把我的树干砍了你就可以做船了。这孩子一听很高兴，砍了树干，做了一条大船出海去了。
又过了很多年，这个大树只剩下一个快要枯死的树根了。这时候，这个孩子回来了。他的年纪也大了。
他回到这棵树边的时候，大树跟他说，孩子啊，真对不起，你看我现在没有果子给你吃了，也没有树干给你爬了，你就更不愿意在这儿跟我玩了。
这孩子跟大树说，其实我现在也老了，有果子我也啃不动了，有树干我也不能爬了，我从外面回来了，我现在就是想找个树根守着歇一歇，我累了，我回来就是跟你玩的。
这个老树根很高兴，他又看见孩子小时候的样子了。
这个故事，其实说的就是我们的父母和我们自己的一生。
可是，真等到我们回到树根边的时候，心里就已经有太多的遗憾了，有很多能做的事情我们已经错过去了。然而，父母跟我们很少计较。
有这样一个故事，说有一个小男孩，他从小就在一棵大树旁边玩儿。他特别喜欢这棵树。这是一棵大苹果树，长得很高，又漂亮，又有很多甜美的果子。
这孩子天天围着树，有时候爬到树上摘果子吃，有时候在树底下睡觉，有时候捡树叶，有时候他也拿着刀片、瓦片在树身上乱刻乱划。这大树特别爱这孩子，从来也不埋怨他，就天天陪他玩儿。
玩着玩着，孩子长大了。有一段时间他就不来了。大树很想他。过了很久，他再来的时候，已经是一个少年了。大树问孩子，你怎么不跟我玩儿了？这孩子有点不耐烦，他说，我已经长大了，不想跟你玩儿，我现在需要很多高级的玩具，我还要念书，还得要交学费呢。
大树说，真对不起，你看我也变不出玩具，这样吧，你可以把我所有的果子都摘去卖了，你就有玩具，有学上了。这孩子一听就高兴了，把果子都摘了，欢欢喜喜走了。
就这样，每年他就是在摘果子的时候匆匆忙忙来，平时都没有时间来玩儿。等到他读书以后，又有很长时间不来了。再过一些年，这孩子已经长成一个青年，他再来到树下的时候大树更老了。
大树说，哎呀，你这么长时间不来，你愿意在这儿玩会儿吗？孩子说，我现在要成家立业了，我哪儿有心思玩啊？我连安家的房子还没有呢，我也没有钱盖房子呀。
大树说，孩子，你千万不要不高兴，你把我所有的树枝都砍了就够你盖房子了。这孩子高兴起来了，把树枝都砍了，就去成家了。
这样又过了很多年，这孩子再来的时候，已经是中年人了，这大树已经没有果子也没有树枝了。孩子还是不高兴，一个人心事重重地徘徊在树下。
这孩子说，我现在成长了，念完书，也成家了，我得在世界上做大事。这世界上的海洋这么浩瀚，我要去远方，可我连只船都没有，我能去哪儿？
大树说，孩子，你别着急，你把我的树干砍了你就可以做船了。这孩子一听很高兴，砍了树干，做了一条大船出海去了。
又过了很多年，这个大树只剩下一个快要枯死的树根了。这时候，这个孩子回来了。他的年纪也大了。
他回到这棵树边的时候，大树跟他说，孩子啊，真对不起，你看我现在没有果子给你吃了，也没有树干给你爬了，你就更不愿意在这儿跟我玩了。
这孩子跟大树说，其实我现在也老了，有果子我也啃不动了，有树干我也不能爬了，我从外面回来了，我现在就是想找个树根守着歇一歇，我累了，我回来就是跟你玩的。
这个老树根很高兴，他又看见孩子小时候的样子了。
这个故事，其实说的就是我们的父母和我们自己的一生。
可是，真等到我们回到树根边的时候，心里就已经有太多的遗憾了，有很多能做的事情我们已经错过去了。然而，父母跟我们很少计较。
26 January 2009
Correction
A nice picture i thought taken at the wedding of a very good secondary school friend, Sentosa. . . then i realised it was sunset. MS said that sunsets are what sad people likes best... thus begam the journey of self evaluation. Am I a sad person? :p
Then I had a quick look through the blog after seeing Rada's comment and I thought to myself, woah, what a emo blog.
But truth is, I am not so emo la, haha :p
21 November 2008
The Meaning of Learning
假日看电视，凤凰卫视《中国江河水》有这样的演说：
人生三境
古今之成大学问大事业者，必经过三种境界，也就是——
昨夜西风凋碧树。独上高楼，望尽天涯路。（第一境）
衣带渐宽终不悔，为伊消得人憔悴。（第二境）
众里寻他千百度，蓦然回首，那人却在，灯火阑珊处。（第三境）
摘自——王国维《人间词话》
精神三变
让我告诉你们精神的三变——
精神如何变成骆驼，
骆驼如何化为狮子，
狮子怎样变为婴儿。
摘自——尼采《苏鲁支语录》
这其中阐述的是我们从开始的学习，到精纯到豁然开朗的过程。希望同学们可以参透其中的道理，为自己的学习找到推动力与目标，更上一层楼。
人生三境
古今之成大学问大事业者，必经过三种境界，也就是——
昨夜西风凋碧树。独上高楼，望尽天涯路。（第一境）
衣带渐宽终不悔，为伊消得人憔悴。（第二境）
众里寻他千百度，蓦然回首，那人却在，灯火阑珊处。（第三境）
摘自——王国维《人间词话》
精神三变
让我告诉你们精神的三变——
精神如何变成骆驼，
骆驼如何化为狮子，
狮子怎样变为婴儿。
摘自——尼采《苏鲁支语录》
这其中阐述的是我们从开始的学习，到精纯到豁然开朗的过程。希望同学们可以参透其中的道理，为自己的学习找到推动力与目标，更上一层楼。
01 October 2008
一眼瞬间
那是什么？不常见的大头蚂蚁！好可怕吧？哈哈
国大校后门的‘风景’……大家去吃了一趟椰浆饭，大家都说贵，只有笔者叫的三样菜不到 $3.50 !问之其由，我说，也许 auntie 对我有兴趣！lol 一眼瞬间，我们是否都老了？
20 September 2008
运动、电影！
哇……又是好久好久都没有更新博客了。总是忙忙碌碌，真是不健康的生活。今天朋友告诉我，忙到没有时间做运动，我讲你怎么可以这样！但其实自己也没什么运动。最后一次的长跑就是在 NIKE Human Race! Paul 和我一起去跑，看到了 Mr Paul Leong 还有 Shawn! (不知道是否有没有记错他的名字 :p) 然后呢赶着去吃饭，然后和另外一个朋友到戏院看了一场电影。《Murder of the Inugami Clan》朋友看了觉得闷得不得了，但本人觉得这类型的电影就是这样的吧？我反倒不觉得很闷，还看得津津有味呢！哈哈！
该睡了！再见！
07 September 2008
Determined Realist (DR)
Determined Realists like to bear responsibility and welcome challenges. They are stable, reliable persons. External contacts are very important to them; they mix well and are very active. They are excellent organisers and are very happy when things are done correctly and punctually; they can quickly react impatiently if others are not as conscientious, orderly and dutiful as they are. They prefer structured work which produces visible results quickly to abstract, long-drawn-out processes. Determined Realists have no problem with routine as long as it serves efficiency. However, they very much dislike unexpected and unpredictable occurrences which mess up their careful plans. Once they have committed themselves to a cause they do this with dedication and are willing to make considerable sacrifices for it.Determined Realist
Determined Realists do not avoid conflicts and criticism but face up to them and look for solutions. As they have a keen eye for the errors and shortcomings of others and are often quick at expressing criticism, they sometimes rub people up the wrong way especially when they lose their temper and jump to conclusions. Due to their marked sense of justice they are quickly willing to correct themselves and never take offence if someone speaks to them frankly. You do not have to seek hidden motives with them; you always know where you are. Determined Realists are often found in executive positions as they combine commitment, competence and the ability to assert themselves. In their spare time, they often also accept responsibility in clubs and other institutions.
Traditions rate highly with Determined Realists. They attend every family event and never forget a birthday or wedding anniversary. Family and friends are very important to them. With their open, communicative manner, they find it easy to get to know people and have a large circle of friends and acquaintances. They are never superficial, but reliable and loyal friends who are always there when they are needed. Determined Realists take their relationships very seriously - they dream of finding a partner for life. In a love relationship, they seek above all stability and loyalty and here, too, they are willing to invest a lot in a harmonious togetherness. Determined Realists master crises or difficult phases with composure; they would never think of breaking a promise given. As a partner, one can always rely on their support.
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Adjectives which describe your type
extroverted, practical, logical, planning, direct, structured, conscientious, responsible-minded, self-confident, critical, honest, orderly, reliable, controlled, objective, able to concentrate, resolved, purposeful, communicative, with a sense of duty, tradition-conscious, stable, able to deal with conflicts, solution-oriented, relationship-oriented, efficient, impatient, warm-hearted, competition-oriented
These subjects could interest you
clubs, associations, going out, sport, travel, music, trekking, camping, hiking, cooking, handicrafts, nature, strategy games, politics
Determined Realists do not avoid conflicts and criticism but face up to them and look for solutions. As they have a keen eye for the errors and shortcomings of others and are often quick at expressing criticism, they sometimes rub people up the wrong way especially when they lose their temper and jump to conclusions. Due to their marked sense of justice they are quickly willing to correct themselves and never take offence if someone speaks to them frankly. You do not have to seek hidden motives with them; you always know where you are. Determined Realists are often found in executive positions as they combine commitment, competence and the ability to assert themselves. In their spare time, they often also accept responsibility in clubs and other institutions.
Traditions rate highly with Determined Realists. They attend every family event and never forget a birthday or wedding anniversary. Family and friends are very important to them. With their open, communicative manner, they find it easy to get to know people and have a large circle of friends and acquaintances. They are never superficial, but reliable and loyal friends who are always there when they are needed. Determined Realists take their relationships very seriously - they dream of finding a partner for life. In a love relationship, they seek above all stability and loyalty and here, too, they are willing to invest a lot in a harmonious togetherness. Determined Realists master crises or difficult phases with composure; they would never think of breaking a promise given. As a partner, one can always rely on their support.
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extroverted, practical, logical, planning, direct, structured, conscientious, responsible-minded, self-confident, critical, honest, orderly, reliable, controlled, objective, able to concentrate, resolved, purposeful, communicative, with a sense of duty, tradition-conscious, stable, able to deal with conflicts, solution-oriented, relationship-oriented, efficient, impatient, warm-hearted, competition-oriented
These subjects could interest you
clubs, associations, going out, sport, travel, music, trekking, camping, hiking, cooking, handicrafts, nature, strategy games, politics
05 September 2008
Life and Life
Met D, a secondary school friend for lunch. It's the 6th year that he is in the Army and he was wondering if he should carry on to continue his service. A severe pay cut is in the making and the economy is not doing so well outside now. He is thinking of joining the SIA and said that many regulars do that after a few years in the Army. However, interest and passion play big parts if one is to stay in a job.
So the question was asked: will I stay on in the service too? Or maybe a change of environment. We talked about bosses and we talk about the management. Cultures and competition, recognition and sustainability. How do you get a promotion, how can your ends be met. It's all a big balancing act.
And then we went to the Singapore Flyer for free! Teachers are supposed to enjoy free rides until 7 Sep but not many people know about this information! haha some photos to share the experience!
So the question was asked: will I stay on in the service too? Or maybe a change of environment. We talked about bosses and we talk about the management. Cultures and competition, recognition and sustainability. How do you get a promotion, how can your ends be met. It's all a big balancing act.
And then we went to the Singapore Flyer for free! Teachers are supposed to enjoy free rides until 7 Sep but not many people know about this information! haha some photos to share the experience!
23 August 2008
Life!
Wow it's been a long long while since the blog moved.
Suddenly i recalled what Kaiz said to me and thought i should share my life a bit.
Pity it's very much revolved around school.
As usual breakfast was very rushed this morning as I had to attend a lunar 7th month dinner with family. Not that i like such events but somehow a sense of responsibility hangs over the notion to say yes. So after a long day at work, i had to rush back in a cab, bathed and before i know it, i was at the very very long dinner.
My understanding of a 中秋晚宴：raise money for charity, fund-raising, social networking, show of spending power, family get-together, etc. . .
My observation of the opera singers at the side: determination, passion, need to earn extra money, be able to sustain interest even if nobody else supports, etc. . .
then i only got to sleep at 0130hrs!
That explains why I am so tired on friday! and then whole day of lessons, clear admin, write emails, meet O for consultation, check out on talentime rehearsals, bring the Xi'an teacher out for dinner, then went out for another dinner with fren and then a movie and now i am at home writing this blog!
super busy rite? :p
Suddenly i recalled what Kaiz said to me and thought i should share my life a bit.
Pity it's very much revolved around school.
As usual breakfast was very rushed this morning as I had to attend a lunar 7th month dinner with family. Not that i like such events but somehow a sense of responsibility hangs over the notion to say yes. So after a long day at work, i had to rush back in a cab, bathed and before i know it, i was at the very very long dinner.
My understanding of a 中秋晚宴：raise money for charity, fund-raising, social networking, show of spending power, family get-together, etc. . .
My observation of the opera singers at the side: determination, passion, need to earn extra money, be able to sustain interest even if nobody else supports, etc. . .
then i only got to sleep at 0130hrs!
That explains why I am so tired on friday! and then whole day of lessons, clear admin, write emails, meet O for consultation, check out on talentime rehearsals, bring the Xi'an teacher out for dinner, then went out for another dinner with fren and then a movie and now i am at home writing this blog!
super busy rite? :p
28 July 2008
What If We Die Tomorrow?
Randy Pausch the CM University Professor has finally passed on as I read it from the news some days back. He had decided to leave something behind before his life came to an end and millions were affected and influenced by his work.
So what is life?
Getting to become a Professor, having lived some of your wildest dreams? (He experienced zero gravity, worked for Walt Disney's company, etc) How about having a happy family? (He had a loving wife and 2 kids) His work was recognized; immense recognition and people queue up overnights for his course fair.
But he had a short life.
Just when everything was working so fine, Prof Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
It goes to wonder, what were he thinking after he accepted his illness? How can our lives be meaningful? Or how about that on the day we die, we have not figured it out still? Just how is your life?
So what is life?
Getting to become a Professor, having lived some of your wildest dreams? (He experienced zero gravity, worked for Walt Disney's company, etc) How about having a happy family? (He had a loving wife and 2 kids) His work was recognized; immense recognition and people queue up overnights for his course fair.
But he had a short life.
Just when everything was working so fine, Prof Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
It goes to wonder, what were he thinking after he accepted his illness? How can our lives be meaningful? Or how about that on the day we die, we have not figured it out still? Just how is your life?
23 July 2008
life!
really great to be hanging out with friends after a long day at work, share about work and life and talking about the things we enjoy.
A nice cosy place to sit in and that about completes the equation.
A nice cosy place to sit in and that about completes the equation.
15 July 2008
Meaningful Parable
Well I am not Christian but good things are beyond religion :)
On that day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the seaside. Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat, and sat, and all the multitude stood on the beach. He spoke to them many things in parables, saying, "Behold, a farmer went out to sow. As he sowed, some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds came and devoured them. Others fell on rocky ground, where they didn't have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of earth. When the sun had risen, they were scorched. Because they had no root, they withered away. Others fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and choked them: and others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit: some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
On that day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the seaside. Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat, and sat, and all the multitude stood on the beach. He spoke to them many things in parables, saying, "Behold, a farmer went out to sow. As he sowed, some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds came and devoured them. Others fell on rocky ground, where they didn't have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of earth. When the sun had risen, they were scorched. Because they had no root, they withered away. Others fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and choked them: and others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit: some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
10 July 2008
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