Muay Thai

"Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness." - Edward Stanley

Went for my first ever Muay Thai Boxing @ Swish Club today. I finally broke into my gloves that I bought somewhat 2 years ago. It was a very good work out and the trainers there work you around the clock. Sit ups after push ups, uppercuts, jabs, kicks...etc. My arms are already starting to sore. PAIN is always GOOD though.

I'm also planning to check out Thaimatic and a few other private places :)

I've picked up swimming recently and am also considering regular boxing, oh and of course cycling. Age does catch up with you, well at least that is the case for me. Seems like as I grow older, my body's immune system is at rock bottom. Being in the front line with children all the time now isn't helping either. So, it's about time to get fit & healthy.

First time in 2 years.

Biking :)

Fantastic 4 swimming.

Night Swim.

Training pool.

Relaxation Pool.

Yours Truly,
.g.

Flower Sensation

I was on my way to work today and this cute little granny was sitting on a floor of newspapers selling these scented flowers. She sold them to me for $10! She even threw in 2 extra buds and wrapped it all nicely for me. Such a sweetie :)

Even though it's just $10, but it most probably means a lot to her. This reminds me of how fortunate I and the people around me are. We should truly appreciate what we have. 

My office smells so sweet now!

Yours Truly,

.g.

I'm Back!

Hi Loves,

It's been a while that I've blogged. With new gadgets like Instagram, Twitter, Wei Bo etc. and the convenience of my one-touch iPhone. I've been lazy! Not a good excuse. But I'm back now :) So let's start with updates:

Life's been really hectic but productive. Landed on a new job day-time teaching children English at a learning center called Miniminds. It feels great to be teaching again because I get to be with children all the time now and they never fail to put a smile on my face.

My night-time activity most days of the week now is running to meetings for ACT Media or brainstorming for our new projects. Still trying to get use to jugging times between different projects but I don't mind it at all and everyone has been very supportive and helpful. PR and Events is definitely the area we will be diversifying into for the coming year. I foresee that it will be quite a challenge but what the heck?! We are all excited about it!

I'll be starting my Masters in Education the coming fall. I'm charged up about but it has been a while since I last went to school. I know I'll have a hell of a time going "back to school".

My life-organizer is packed at the moment with many other business ventures of which I will share as time comes.

Sorry have to keep this brief. Will leave you all with some visuals of my nephew and niece. Back to work now :)

Alden & his Sister Anthea

Alden & Anthea

Yours Truly,
.g.

live. your. life.

why is it so often in life that we forget to "live"? we're so caught up by the hustles & bustles that we often forget to:

• eat our lunches / dinners
• return our missed calls (often from "mom")
• exercise (who has time for exercise 3x a week nowadays?)
• read (we start and we never end...)
• say "i love you"...
• reflect! we never have time for that.
• above all... we forget to... be happy =)

it's ridiculous, we spend so much time surviving, yet we forget to be happy. what is the point of surviving when we don't remember our happiness? i don't know how but i've managed to spend 80% of my thinking time on stressing about issues (work, family, relationships etc.) and i've forgotten to live. was i really brought up to become what i am today?


i wasn't thinking, not until this got into my facebook inbox,


PARADOX OF OUR TIME The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints; we spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less; we have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time; we have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, yet more problems; more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion; big men and small character; steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce; fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete... 


Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember, to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. George Carlin

更努力！

我真的很厉害野！尽然可以让自己又"hea"了那么久！望进镜子里的那影子！O shit!那真的是我吗？？ 恶心！！！ 我太懒惰了啦！！！所以我决定不能再这样下去！！最后本小姐今晚问了自己这几个问题：

现在最重要的事情你办好了吗？
你短期内的目标是？

我就把这些问题都一一回答！
你的美丽人生需要做些什么？
1.减肥！！！（拜托了陆公主！你快像陆母猪！）
2.医治好皮肤！！！（你记得不久前的白白滑滑吗？）
3.保持心情开朗！！！（你本来就是个happy- go - lucky的人！）

到最后，我决定用了本人的老方法提点自己！！！

努力! 加油! 努力! 加油! 努力! 加油!

The key to sucess is within yourself

i know i've practically been off the surface of planet earth but i have a good reason for that. I am starting a new project and i'm praying very hard for it to work out well. Starting a business is NEVER easy, but however tough it is, it will be a learning process & a worthy experience. I always went through crisis with myself, because i felt that i had no purpose or rather no direction. However, God answered my prayers and gave me this golden opportunity, i know there will be many hurdles to cross, maybe even pitfalls that i'll slip into & even days of despair... but i will just have to constantly remind myself that life is a touch cookie at times, to live it you've gotta fight it and keep faith in your beliefs.

A little girl with a big dream, that's what i am, that's what i will be.

i <3 sydney*

It's been 3 long & overdue years since i've been back & i'm loving it. The people, the food, the lifestyle. Why did i give this up in the first place? Oh committments & responsibilities.

Day One's Dinner

就是愛他！

我愛瘋了這個可愛BB~

the MISSING PIECE meets the BIG O

今年第一份聖誕禮物是朋友送我的一本很有意思的圖畫書。
雖然是本小孩子的書，但非常非常非常的有意思。

Dear g,
“Merry Christmas! Think of yourself as the missing piece, & hopefully you will learn that life is better than it seems."
T.
(these are the pages that specially meant most to me)



.
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(with a very special ending*)

謝謝你Ｔ，送我一本這麼鼓勵的書！
沒有想過我們認識而來，雖然不算是很深的友誼，但你卻能這麼的caring。
我真的很感動！

你是個好人，所以上天讓你當上幸運兒，
讓你找到你的另一半。
你要好好珍惜她哦！

雖然不是每一段愛情故事都必定會有完美的過程，
但各方的努力，去建立一個共同的目標和夢想是一件非常難得的事。
我衷心的祝福你倆！

至於我。。。
我會學著堅強一點。就像missing piece一樣。
總有一天，我會學著不再當一塊missing piece，
而是自己的Big O.

不停顿

很快就要開始我那“不停頓”之旅！說起來真的有點興奮！很期待回來后會變成一個重新的自己。

自己到處看看世界，見見老朋友和陪陪家人！這次航程雖然很密，幾乎從每一個國家回來的第二天就再飛。聽起來很辛苦，但，我有這麼一個選擇是因為真的想要離開一下，好好認識自己，最怕孤獨的我，就更要面對它。朋友說我在折磨自己，但我覺得一個人在陌生的天空，也許會找到自己想要找的答案。當然，一定要去看我阿媽啦！不然我會自責！還有答應了很多老朋友會去看他們，一直以來都找不到空當。現在終於找來理由和時間。

婆婆病情還是一樣，不斷地因為身體不適而進出醫院。chemo 讓她頭發脫落，讓我聽到了很心疼。畢竟是女人嗎，都愛美。她把脫落的頭發都放進袋袋裡。我知道，她心裡很難受。3個星期的走不開，讓我很念很念她。所以韓國旅之后，我會抽點空當陪陪她。生老病死，是人生必經之路，我也看化了，在剩余的時間收集多點美好的回憶，把它牢牢記載心中。雖然已經把自己的心理打好准備，但想到她也許過不了年，心裡的不安和痛楚，又有誰能體會？唯一能做的，就是堅強一點，我媽需要我撐她，再苦，做女儿的我，也得要撐。 2008年的年尾，我不斷經歷著改變。讓我感到，家人比一切都重要。體會了要好好珍惜對我好，疼我，愛我的人。傷過，跌過，痛過，人生就是這樣子，但只要不放棄自己的信念，學會從好的方面去看，我相信一切都會變得更好。我是個不容易放棄的人，我相信用心的堅持，雨過后總會變天晴。當然不時也會懷念著從前那快樂的歡笑。現在回想起來，也會在臉上挂著微笑。雖然現在開心的日子不見得比以前多，但成長大概是這樣子吧。我也沒辦法，控制不了的東西就隨它而去，不是因為我不採取積極行動，只是當主動的角色當得有點累了，我需要時間recuperate. 也許我現在變得更自私，但，沒辦法啦，就只能這樣子。

是不行了吧？

今天公司下来很大的决定。我的担忧仿佛减轻了，我相信很快就可以从新开始。我要努力的向前看，为自己的未来铺路。到底我是否应该留在education field? 到底我应该留在香港还是离开呢？

我要好好地把握这个假期，想想到底自己要走条怎样的路。

2009年，会是不平凡的一年。 从新的我会勇敢地面对一切。

"The ending of something is a brand new beginning of another thing."

第一

期待已久，今天终于收到信了！！！

他是我第一个小孩。

Subur Priyanto, M Haykal AP.
出生在印尼。d.o.b：23/11/2001
還沒入學。最愛足球。
這個聖誕，姐姐就送你足球和一些足球書。
想要你做個開開心心的小孩！=）

quiet time alone @ home

"The problem with fairy tales is that they set you up with disappointment, and the prince goes off with the wrong princess."
"But every once in a while a girl cracves for her fairy tale."
~ Gossip girl.

i just spent a whole day watching gossip girl, the whole of season 2 in 1 day. i hardly got out of bed & i needed this time alone.

today, i cleared my head, but it also broke my heart.

觉得自己很不好，因为这两天都发很大的脾气！但是我不是无缘无故哦！是被惹上火来，是被别人搞到泪流呢！不过，说到底，我并不是一个很会生气的人，所以还是要谢谢你的道歉。虽然不算是很棒的道歉，虽然我还在想是否应该原谅你，但起码，我心里舒服了。其实，我也要说声对不起啦。给我一点时间，也许气消了，我会原谅你。

爸爸

今天，陪了爸爸和我的aunties & uncles唱了一晚KTV. 虽然一大堆老人家，但他们都是小孩子！唱了很多不是我年代的歌曲。。。但仍然很好玩 =P 学了不少。人生第一次和爸爸合唱竟然会是一首“情義兩心堅”！哈哈！我爸爸真的很diao！

这倒是第一次我看爸爸的戏。虽然是配音的，但是，他的演技真的真的很棒！！=)
i'm so proud of u！
http://v.youku.com/v_playlist/f2061554o1p0.html

I'm by your side

Thelma Aoyama (青山テルマ) Feat. SoulJa

Mini Art Gallery

到底是那一个art gallery非去不可？

就是“Elephantscan talk"!!!

真正认识我的人，一定会想象到我兴奋的样子！

好可爱哦！你看他那可怜的眼神！亲笔签名，不是人人都有哦！

那里不准拍照所以，我只能买下一本catalog回家慢慢品尝。这是我最爱的一幅画，名"First Kiss".

还有，像ball ball 的假雪人。

和害羞的羊meh meh.

陪了我一整晚的黄小姐, 好美吧？

原來這世界還剩下這一點美 ❤ T & K ❤

幸福，莫過於愛與同時被愛。眼見T 和K湊成了一對，我真的很為他們高興！！！簡直是感動得眼眶帶點淚呢！真的很羨慕！

看著男方的努力，女方的溫柔，漫漫的走近幸福的門。男的是我眼看的好好先生，人生經歷過不少，對家人好，對朋友好，記得在我不愉快的時候，他是第一個給我問好。女的一向來是G最疼愛的人，最贊不決口的朋友（所以不用多說，一定是個好女生）。我真的知道什麼是天生一對！

對愛情絕望的我，從來沒能力在自己身上找到的這份喜悅，總算能脫別人一點點的光，分享這份喜悅，為別人高興！原來，這一點點的雖然是別人的，但仍然很溫心。

你們要好好珍惜眼前人！幸福並非必然呢，錯過了，就很難再追回頭。我永遠祝福著你們哦!!!

大閘蟹

我很想吃大閘蟹！！！

這個寒冬的season裡，只吃過一隻！

很不夠爽！！>.<

以前有人會在九龍城買最頂級的大閘蟹給我吃...

好啦，我承認我以前是被寵壞得不得了...

现在能找來誰愿意陪我吃呢？？？

我要召集人馬，跟我痛痛快快吃一頓！

Conversation with God.

God : Hello. Did you call me?
Me : Called you? No. Who is this?
God : This is GOD. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat.
Me : I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am in the midst of something.
God : What are you busy at? Ants are busy too.
Me : Don't know. But I can't find free time. Life has become hectic. It's rush hour all the time.
God : Sure. Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results. Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it.
Me : I understand. But I still can't figure out. By the way, I was not expecting YOU to buzz me on instant messaging chat.
God : Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.
Me : Tell me, why has life become complicated now?
God : Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.
Me : Why are we then constantly unhappy?
God : Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. That's why you are not happy.
Me : But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?
God : Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.
Me : But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty.
God : Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Me : If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?
God : Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don't suffer. With that experience their life become better not bitter.
Me : You mean to say such experience is useful?
God : Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.
Me : But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can't we be free from problems?
God : Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.
Me : Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don't know where we are heading.
God : If you look outside you will not know where you are heading. Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.
Me : Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?
God : Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing your road ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.
Me : In tough times, how do you stay motivated?
God : Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.
Me : What surprises you about people?
God : When they suffer they ask, "why me?" When they prosper, they never ask "Why me". Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.
Me : Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I can't get the answer.
God : Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.
Me : How can I get the best out of life?
God : Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.
Me : One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.
God : There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.
Me : Thank you for this wonderful chat.
God : Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don't believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve not a problem to resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that took our breath away!"

孤单

哭了，

是因為真的覺得很孤單。

我很煩惱，很無奈，但又如何？

到了最后，就只剩自己一個人面對。