下一站，幸福

Am embarrassingly back-dated with my dramas.. haha! started watching 下一站，幸福 (a taiwanese drama by Vaness wu) some time back in 2010.. and stopped for a while, and now I'm determined to finish it~

Not a fan of such dramas, but do watch some occasionally =) Heard positive comments about this one, hence decided to set aside some time to catch it religiously..

Honestly, I feel that in order to come up with a good script, the scriptwriter is key (common sense right?) anyway, what I wanted to say is, I'm impressed how the storylines are able to capture our hearts and it's as though we are part of it.. I'm convinced that they had gone through much in their lives to write such heart-warming/wrenching storylines =P

We share their happiness, woes, sadness, hurt, etc, and it's as though I'm consumed by the drama.. Escapism, seeking solace, support, joy, etc~ Suddenly my nights are filled.. It's like a date with something that understands and seduces (I mean the storyline) you =)

Haha.. well, it's obvious I'm drifting and rattling away now~ back to reality... There's work tomorrow, and my bed's calling out for me..

Gd night world! while I 'escape' to my perfect world - in my dreams =)

Beauty and the Beast

Remember the times when disney fairytales used to be such a hit? fairytales after fairytales~ beautiful and everlasting love stories... Wonder why they stopped making such fairytales now, and if they really did stop the production, it would have been such a pity =(

Honestly.. I'd really love to re-watch all of these fairytales again.. coz I grew up watching these, loving every bit of the Disney Princesses.. always portrayed as strong, beautiful, intelligent, kind hearted women =) How can girls not love them? haha.. *daydream* I personally adore them!!

Cinderella, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Under the Sea, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty... Disney's Princesses~

Anyway, talking about fairytales, I do have a personal favourite! Not hard to guess I think (or maybe it is, coz I hardly mention it to anyone).. haha..

Yes, it's Beauty and the Beast........ Exceptionally beautiful love story~  And as the title suggests, it's a love story between a poor princess who has a heart of gold, and a beast (who eventually turned into a charming prince)... haha.. Such a happily ever after~ *continues to daydream*

Vivid memories of this film, I watched it in school, at home, in the theatres, and I remembered me being so amused and thrilled with the little tea cups, tea pot, candle, clock, etc that could talk! hahaha.. how can I not giggle and laugh along? =P

Enchanting love story.. I'm amazed with my level of intelligence then (think I sort of understood more than 50% of the film).. haha.. Poor peasant girl (Belle) found her way to a deserted and dilapidated castle hidden within the woods one day, and fate has it that she met this ferocious beast which was staying inside.. The beast (under a spell) was touched by Belle's heart of gold, while Belle saw the good in the Beast.. and both fell in love and one day, the beast's spell was broken and he turned into a handsome young man *Awwww*

Can I be Belle for a day? Just a day?~

Beautiful Belle~ gorgeous yellow gown that looks perfect on her.. Full of Poise, with heart of gold and strong willed.. She's my favourite Disney princess! =)

I wish my daughter grows up to be like her.. haha! =P

and they lived happily ever after~ =)

I'm sure if I were to re-watch the movie again, I might have a deeper understanding of it..

Let me end this post off with the beautiful lyrics of the soundtrack.. Beauty and the Beast~ (coincidentally sang by one of my favourite singer - Celine Dion)
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Than somebody bends
Unexpectedly

Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the beast

Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise

Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong

Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast

Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
Beauty and the beast
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The month of March~

Had almost left my little blog here rot away this month.. haha..

I'm finally back.. lifting my little fingers on my keyboard.. typing away, not for work emails/submission.. but my personal little space =)

The month of March had been especially uplifting, seems like I'm finally breathing in renewed air~ seeking things that I truly enjoy doing, seeing what's truly important in life, taking on challenges as they come my way.. Loving myself even more~ Oblivious to this in the past, but slowly discovering and can't emphasise this enough now! haha..

As the month slowly comes to a close..  Just a recap of events and some random shots.. haha!

Had a great dinner at Wild Honey with Mr Koh on Valentine's Day... Delicious food, warm and cosy ambience.. A nice and simple dinner, spending quality time together.. Happy Anniversay my dear~

It was Daddy's birthday few weeks ago... Treated him to pu tien and i'm glad my folks liked the food =) The dearest people in my life from the day I caught my first breath! and I know they will always be there for me.. showering me with unconditional love~

Happy Birthday Papa!!

Went drinking and dinner with colleagues after a hectic day at work at Orgo, Esplanade rooftop =) Breath-taking night view of Singapore's CBD at night.. Cool view, nice wine, delicious food, good company, what's more, we were given very good seats - inside an air conditioned 'fish tank'.. perfect~ =) too bad there's work the next day..

We all need some intoxication in life~ what's yours?

Finally met Gingy on the streets of Orchard! and he's shy *pinch*

And I can't help but notice a gangster staring at me from behind.. creepy! =P

I wish I was born in the 60's

Recently had this discussion with my colleague, about wishing we were born in the 60's.... which left me pondering hard~ and as the random thoughts accumulate, I felt that it would be interesting to pen down whatever that crossed my mind.. to see if my thoughts make any sense at all~

Why the 60's? Simply because things were simpler then.... Without the forces of technology, the evolution of IT.. I really think that I'm born in the wrong era, and that I belonged to a much older and simpler world.. call me old fashioned, but that's they way I am and how I like it to be...

Take music for example, I'm thankful that I was introduced to music that belonged to my Dad's era, at a tender age.. the likes of the eagles, chicago, bread, etc... Those are what I would really call songs.. Never heard of them before? I won't blame you.. Times have changed... What makes a song? To me, it's the Lyrics~ Whether it touches your heart and if you are able to relate to it.. and of course the soulful voice that accompanies the music..

Gone were the days where singers will sing their hearts out.. and that you can actually feel the sincerity in their voices.. honest lyrics! In my opinion, modern songs are crap... electronically edited voices, lousy melodies, trashy lyrics.. that's about all? of coz I cannot deny that albeit some tunes are pretty catchy, the rest are more or less meaningless.. Perhaps I'm indeed an ambassador of the past~ but I honestly am disappointed with the songs now..

Cause of the 'demise'? I can only attribute this to the advancement of technology.. The world is changing too fast, times have changed, attitudes change, people change, morals change... moral degradation they call it.. and this is evident in our everyday life now~ I'm questioning the existence of humanity, integrity and faith.. Technology brought along with it joys and woes.. Which brings me to an article which I read not too long ago~

It was a true love story about a British soldier who came to Singapore for training during wartime, and met a beautiful Singaporean lady at the campsite's canteen.. she was a helper at the canteen.. both fell deeply in love, and began writing letters to each other, even when he went back to UK.. They communicated through letters, as there was no such thing as sms, emails, tango, viber, etc.. Years passed, and fate has it that they were eventually not meant to be together.. But this British man (in his 60's now), didnt give up hope.. he is still searching for the lady he fell in love with decades ago, but had sadly lost contact with..

It was unbelievable, and it definitely touched my heart.. such steadfast faith and love.. built solely on a promise, strengthened by merely writing letters to each other.. Simple as that~

However, with all the distractions (or convenience) brought about by technology, communication becomes easier, but much of humanity gets lost in transit.. World becomes convoluted through media, people get busy and distracted, almost forgotten the primary essence of communication..

It's a pity.. that over the years, along with the hustle and bustle brought about by technology, the once much treasured and guarded values and morals gradually lost its meaning.. and perhaps became worthless or even a joke to some~

I can rattle on and on.. but well, I shall just stop here... For now, I really hope that I can go back in time, back the 60's, lead a simple yet enriching life~ perhaps in my dreams tonight..

Goodnight world!

All in a typical day~

A good friend told me something which I really didn't want to know...
It made dejected... =(

My big boss approved my paper which I spent few months working on within 2 hrs after submission...
I was elated! I felt 5 kg lighter, maybe 10kg~~ =)

Joking with my colleagues over lunch and giving silly English names to those with only Chinese names...
Made me laugh my lungs out and be amazed at how creative policy-writers can be... =P

Knowing that colleagues left a mini magnum (though I would prefer other flavours) at my desk after I came back from a discussion...
Made me feel loved and not forgotten... Brightened up my day! ^-^

Took the train back to Serangoon Station with a colleague who used to be from my department....
She made me realise that time really flies.... What have i achieved and what do I want moving forward? Confused...

While walking home, I overheard a family at storey 2 shouting and screaming at one another..
I felt sorry for them, and fortunate at the same time... That I have a wonderful and loving family =)

I saw a stranger playing hide-and-seek with his dog at the void deck, the poor little dog looked lost and forlorn while searching.. I pointed the dog to the direction in which its owner was hiding, and eventually it was back into the owner's embrace...
I felt amused... that I was actually part of the hide-and-seek~ and touched coz the little doggy found its owner =)

These little and simple events in a day actually felt so real and precious~
Amidst the multitude of emotions experienced in a simple day, I secretly wish for something else...

Intoxicate me now~

Finding yourself

By looking inward to what is there

Not knowing if at all you can bare
What is hiding in the corners of your soul
If it is right or even whole

That which dwells inward, take care of what you see
Take care of all that is, or ever will be
Seeing everything up close no one else can
finding yourself is when you truly win

You must take all the good with the bad
Do not shy away or be sad
You must look on with clear mind
To see yourself and what you will find

Be brave, bold, and truthful too
Hold your head high and look deep within you

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12 years ago, Cedar Girls Secondary School taught me 3 values which I hold dearly within me... Honesty, Perseverance and Honesty.....

 

Today, I've taught myself another 3 values which I believe will bring me further in life...

Courage, Integrity and Faith.... 3 simple words with immense significance~

 

Today, let's all take a step back, take things slow.. and embark on this magical journey of finding yourself =)

 

Our Home~

Finally, on our 6th try~ we've got a number =)

#145 was our magic number to select......

a home in Anchorvale Drive, Sengkang.....

and our unit? haha...

I've drew a red oval to indicate our unit! Our unit number: #16-334

Chose the unit on the highest level, getting ready to be swept off our feets~ haha..

Taking a peek into the interior....

and finally the cosy neighbourhood where we will reside.........

not shown on model: on the left of the estate is the Sengkang sports hub, and to the right, will be a school, which will be just beside our block..

and this will be our home in approximately 4 years' time =)