Sunday, April 26, 2009

Treasure Life

The cloudy economic climate has resulted in an increase in the number of motivational articles published on Yahoo!. The agenda is obvious, to help all of us brave through the current economic storm, which has no sign, or ambiguous sign of ending soon.

Indeed, in the midst of this economic tsunami, we should still count our blessings. For, the miracle of living lies in the trivial realisation of waking up to see the light of the morning sun and listening to your mum nagging as usual in the kitchen while preparing the day for us.

Counting our blessings is one of the many ways that can help us overcome the current unstable, emotional state of mind that many might be facing. Depression is probably the word that many would use to describe their state of mind this moment. If you are one, I urge you to read this. If you are on the verge of snapping, please, read this.

The news of the self-induced passing of a distant relative had triggered me to pen down this emotional post. Although I am not very close with this relative, it is a dreadful fact that someone whom I shared a bloodline with had chose this path of life. The reason of choice is unknown, but regardless, is it really the end of all problems?

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Treasure life, who knows when will be the last time you'll witness another miracle of waking up in the morning sun?

SpilLeD by b|uE at 7:16:00 pm

Friday, April 24, 2009

阿里山 风光明媚





阿里山之风光有如陶渊明的桃花源



桃花源记（东晋 陶渊明）



晋太元中，武陵人，捕鱼为业，缘溪行，忘路之远近，忽逢桃花林。夹岸数百步，中无杂树，芳草鲜美，落英缤纷。渔人甚异之。复前行，欲穷其林。林尽水源，便得一山。山有小口，彷佛若有光。便舍船，从口入。 　　初极狭，才通人；复行数十步，豁然开朗。土地平旷，屋舍俨然。有良田美池桑竹之属，阡陌交通，鸡犬相闻。其中往来种作，男女衣著，悉如外人；黄发垂髫，并怡然自乐。见渔人，乃大惊，问所从来，具答之。便要还家，设酒杀鸡作食。村中闻有此人，咸来问讯。自云先世避秦时乱，率妻子邑人来此绝境，不复出焉；遂与外人间隔。问今是何世，乃不知有汉，无论魏晋。此人一一为具言所闻，皆叹惋。余人各复延至其家，皆出酒食。停数日，辞去。此中人语云：“不足为外人道也。” 　　既出，得其船，便扶向路，处处志之。及郡下，诣太守，说如此。太守即遣人随其往，寻向所志，遂迷不复得路。南阳刘子骥，高尚士也，闻之，欣然规往。未果，寻病终。后遂无问津者。



SpilLeD by b|uE at 3:19:00 pm

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Spotty braves the odds (P1)


Credit: Getty Images

Once upon a time in a tiny shoes shop called 'Red Dot' was an unique pair of shoes. Decked in sky-like blue skin and clouds-like dots, many think that he is the ugliest pair of shoes ever.

Days went by and then months. Spotty the shoes laid in the shop, on a wobbly wooden shelf, waiting and waiting for someone to pick him up...

The day finally came when a little boy came into the shop and looked at all the pretty and stylish and shimmery shoes in the shop. Spotty eyed him half-heartedly, knowing that he too, will wander past him and settle on the newest shoes in the shop. However, much to his amazement and glee, the little boy reached out and placed Spotty in his arms. 'Dad, mum! I've found the perfect pair of shoes~'

That was how Spotty found his new owner - Jimmy.

Spotty loves Jimmy and Jimmy loves Spotty. They are inseperable like chopsticks. Jimmy wears Spotty wherever he goes and Spotty of course, willingly go. Spotty was blissful and thought this will be happily ever after, forever.

Of course not, silly. It was not long after when Jimmy got sick of Spotty and visited 'Red Dot' once again. He bought a new pair of shoes. And Spotty? Disposed to the garbage chute as if there was no emotional attachment and happy moments, whatsoever.

Poor Spotty. 'Happily ever after' dashed. For real. Cruelly. Totally wounded and scarred, Spotty cried himself to sleep in the cramped and smelly garbage chute. 'Oo, I wish I don't ever have to wake up' Spotty prayed.

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Unaware of the passing time, Spotty laid in the garbage chute helplessly, for nothing. waiting and waiting for the day when he don't ever have to wake up again, perhaps...

A dog came by one day and spotted the dirty and smelly Spotty. He approached Spotty for a closer look. Then without a word, picked him up and ran away....

'Do I even care, whatever fate that might be awaiting?'

SpilLeD by b|uE at 8:23:00 pm

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Proud of myself~


Haha, I’m so proud of myself~
Couple of months ago, I don’t even know what Adobe Illustrator is, and my knowledge on Photoshop, is limited to blurring photos and whatever is in ‘Filter’. Now, not only do I know the software, I can also draw simple things all on my own!




*Beaming with pride*
I can even beautify my drawings with colours~!!
To Adobe gurus, these are nothing I’m sure!
Nonetheless, I’m proud that I mastered the basics within months~
It was under tough training of course. Forced to design pictogram, poster, photo essay and storybook, I have no doubt uttered the filthiest words throughout the process.

However, at the end of the day looking back, all these efforts are worth it, even if I didn’t score well for the module!
One doesn’t always have to look at the results to determine the worthiness of your effort. It is really, what you gain during the process that matters!
シンーちゃん　とても凄いね！
頑張って

SpilLeD by b|uE at 12:01:00 am

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

古诗 4首

蝶恋花 柳永

伫倚危楼风细细，
望极春愁，
黯黯生天际。
草色烟光残照里，
无言谁会凭栏意。

拟把疏狂图一醉，
对酒当歌，
强乐还无味。
衣带渐宽终不悔，
为伊消得人憔悴。

蝶恋花 晏殊

槛菊愁烟兰泣露，
罗幕轻寒，
燕子双飞去。
明月不谙离恨苦，
斜光到晓穿朱户。

昨夜西风凋碧树，
独上高楼，
望尽天涯路。
欲寄彩笺兼尺素，
山长水阔知何处。

青玉案 元夕 辛弃疾

东风夜放花千树，
更吹落星如雨。
宝马雕车香满路，
凤箫声动，玉壶光转，
一夜鱼龙舞。

蛾儿雪柳黄金缕，
笑语盈盈暗香去。
众里寻他千百度，
蓦然回首，那人却在，
灯火阑珊处。

声声慢 李清照

寻寻觅觅，
冷冷清清，
凄凄惨惨戚戚。
乍暖还寒时候，
最难将息。
三杯两盏淡酒，
怎敌他、晚来风急？
雁过也，
正伤心，
却是旧时相识。

满地黄花堆积。
憔悴损，
如今有谁堪摘？
守著窗儿，
独自怎生得黑？
梧桐更兼细雨，
到黄昏、点点滴滴。
这次第，
怎一个、愁字了得！

SpilLeD by b|uE at 12:12:00 am