四年前认识的你们
飘洋过海只为圆梦
发奋图强挑灯夜读
共进退共经历悲喜
今天愕然发现思念
在你们离去已萌芽
即使不看不想不听
那段你左邻我右舍
岂说忘就可以忘却
成长的你们无恙吧
2005年11月30日星期三
2005年11月28日星期一
2005年11月27日星期日
Meaningful
Be glad of life because it gives you the chance
to LOVE to WORK to PLAY and to look up at the stars.--Hendry Van Dyke
The world is a book, and those who DO NOT travel read only a page.--St Augustine
A happy family is but an earlier HEAVEN--George Bernard Thaw
REST is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without rest.--Christian Dior
to LOVE to WORK to PLAY and to look up at the stars.--Hendry Van Dyke
The world is a book, and those who DO NOT travel read only a page.--St Augustine
A happy family is but an earlier HEAVEN--George Bernard Thaw
REST is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without rest.--Christian Dior
2005年11月26日星期六
2005年11月24日星期四
Basketball and I
written in 2000 and 2001
Primary
When I was 10, one day, my Chinese teacher who also taught P.E. went round classes hunting for tall girls. "YOU, come down for basketball training" and from then on, I was introduced to basketball! Together with the rest, we were taught the fundamentals of the game. I learnt very fast and enjoyed the praises from the teacher. I could still remember the tournament we participated in. We wore sleeveless blue white collar jersys and fought with quite a number of schools. The scotching sun, the falling leaves, the gaint-sized opponents and the forever panting for breath. We were not very organised but we did our best. I thought I played the forward position then and it was very tiring. The sense of achievement emerged only when we won the second placing in 1983.The first and the only trophy for me in those primary school days. Soon I became complacent and thought that even with fewer trainings I could still cope well. At that time, Chinese Orchestra (which was my main interest then) took up much of my time. When I finally found out that I neglected it too much, I decided to heed my parents' advice to concentrate on one eca only and spend more time for the preparation of the coming PSLE.
Secondary
When I went to secondary school, I chose Chinese Orchestra as my eca without much hesitation. I still like basketball but due to parents' objection, I only joined the interclass matches. I was asked to join the school team after a two year break. I was eager and for the first time I made my own decision.My parents did object and my the other eca stressed me out a lot too. In the end, I gave up Chinese Orchestra and concentrated fully on basketball. The days then were not that smooth either. Our coach left and we were left to train alone. Our seniors did try to get their outside coach to teach, but many factors led to the failure in doing so. Though faced with so many obstacles, the team had been very close . My playing position had now changed. I took over the captainship in my last year there. It was not an easy task. We had arranged a number of friendly matches ourselves. We took them very seriously as those were rare chances. Nobody in the team would want to absent themselves and very often, almost everyone put basketball as one's priority. What we learnt was that we would not despise ourselves even though we were always left alone. Those years, we cried, we laughed, we disheartened, we pressed on. Now only the silver and bronze medals in the cupboard could bring back these memories.
JC
I thought I would not have contact with basketball anymore when I went to JC. I was asked by my teammate to appeal with her through basketball. I was not that keen but I did not reject. Soon, I joined the training there and my interest in basketball was pushed to another greater height. I played as centre for I was the one of the tallest. My coach, Mr Sim, though he could not turn up for most of the trainings, we still managed to learn much from him when we talked to him during our free time. My captains were very demanding and we were perpetually tortured by them willingly. They stretched our physical limits to the maximum that we often grumbled in front and behind them. However, deep inside, we shared one common goal, and that was to maintain the national top titles which our seniors had done for the past 12 years. We were under tremendous pressure when there was not a single combined school player in our team. We trained real hard and very very hard. We ran 3km for warm up with weights around our ankles and wrists; We dashed up and down the 4 levels high staircase . We did 500 skipping; We used medicine balls instead of bean bags for shuttle run; We challenged the steep slope outside school and We did hundreds and hundreds of shooting.We did all the impossibles just to make sure we had no regrets during competition. In the process, we came up with our own cheers and we sorted different ways to boost our morale. We clinched the national second again! Till now, I could still remember vividly the determination, perserverence and cooperation we displayed.
University
In the university days, I was devoted to the running of my department society. It was when the inter-faculty games were held that I was back to play basketball again. We came in first for two years. After winning the last medal in 1993, my role in basketball as a player came to an end.
Work
In 1995, I was given an opportunity to teach baskteball. In the initial stage, I faced problems in buidling a rapport with my players but as the time went by, things got better. The senior players were always willing to help and mutual understanding developed. Besides being a coach, I was also a mentor and friend to them. There were misundertandings and disputes but there were laughter and joy too. Since then ,training camps and chalets were held annually and it had become a informal way for reunion and gathering. Whenever I saw the older players coming back to help out,making sure the younger ones were equipped with the necessary skills, those were my moments of glory and sense of achievement. They have touched me and hope that I have touched them in one way or another too.
1995
Alice
Shuhui
Wai Kea
1996
Biying
Jean
Jennifer
Kay Lee
Mei Sim
Sze Ai
1997
Farizan
Jean
Joyce
Jun Ghee
1998
Dyana
Hayati
Ivy
Joanna
Maria
Mei Xian
Poh Gaik
Shin Chet
Suhui
Tracy
Eileen
Fiona
Huimin
Maridana
Yingying
2000
Audrey
Diana
Fardyana
Huiying
Jane
Kairu
Xingrong
Xiujuan
Xuewei
Zhilin
Zhengwei
2001
Guan yuan
Jasmine
Jieying
Qingrong
Serene
Stella
Stephanie
2002
Bhavna
Harsharan
Jialin
Lubna
Wenting
Serene
2003
Huixin
Jingyi
Meizhi
Shuling
Tengku
Wanxin
Xiuxian
Yanling
My role in basketball will change from a coach to a faciliator and a manager from the year 2001. I am looking forward to contribute to the team in a different way
I believe...do you?
I believe that one's own zodiac sign, chinese horoscope sign and blood type reveal one's personality traits.
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
-is the leader of the Earth's signs
-is one of the hardest owrking signs of the aodiac
-has intense power of self concentration, but not in an egoistical sense
-finds more confidence in what they do than in who they are
-very high achiever
-however, can become too rigid, so must bend and flex a little
-can also focus too much on achievement that they forget the little joys in life
-when finally relaxes and enjoys life, its great sense of humour emerges
Chinese horoscope sign: Pig
-has the purest heart
-walks in Love's light with innocence and faith
-is richer and twice blessed by giving of oneself freely
-its goodwill is universal and knows no bounds
Blood type: B+
-9 % of the world is B+
-rational, pragmatic, organizer, individualist, egocentric, mind over emotion
-fixes, builds, creates
-feels best when things run smoothly
-may focus on what they are doing and neglect other things
-energetic and has drive to reach goals-
-entrepreneurial but may not be flexible
-is non stereotypical and highly individualistic
-not good at following rules set, but can be devoted once interested in something
-does things at its own pace, has its own way of living
-looks for matter of fact solution than sentimental one
-may be accused of being cold and formal
-reserved in friendship
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
-is the leader of the Earth's signs
-is one of the hardest owrking signs of the aodiac
-has intense power of self concentration, but not in an egoistical sense
-finds more confidence in what they do than in who they are
-very high achiever
-however, can become too rigid, so must bend and flex a little
-can also focus too much on achievement that they forget the little joys in life
-when finally relaxes and enjoys life, its great sense of humour emerges
Chinese horoscope sign: Pig
-has the purest heart
-walks in Love's light with innocence and faith
-is richer and twice blessed by giving of oneself freely
-its goodwill is universal and knows no bounds
Blood type: B+
-9 % of the world is B+
-rational, pragmatic, organizer, individualist, egocentric, mind over emotion
-fixes, builds, creates
-feels best when things run smoothly
-may focus on what they are doing and neglect other things
-energetic and has drive to reach goals-
-entrepreneurial but may not be flexible
-is non stereotypical and highly individualistic
-not good at following rules set, but can be devoted once interested in something
-does things at its own pace, has its own way of living
-looks for matter of fact solution than sentimental one
-may be accused of being cold and formal
-reserved in friendship
2005年11月23日星期三
2005年11月21日星期一
2005年11月20日星期日
受制
超过二十首曲子
热不了座位的温度
温暖内心的仍是
卡带里清晰的回忆
改变了习惯的你
仍坚持以往的对待
我却在这星空下
闻不到你的芳香
受制的究竟是你的形骸还是灵魂？
你的忙碌和悠闲
始终与我牵不上任何关系
究竟是你甘心于受制还是无所谓？
冷战与否
结局依旧
轮流拉长思念的距离
重复节约简讯的叮嘱
已经退出你生活范围
而今挣扎你生命周边
一切依然？
你确定吗？
热不了座位的温度
温暖内心的仍是
卡带里清晰的回忆
改变了习惯的你
仍坚持以往的对待
我却在这星空下
闻不到你的芳香
受制的究竟是你的形骸还是灵魂？
你的忙碌和悠闲
始终与我牵不上任何关系
究竟是你甘心于受制还是无所谓？
冷战与否
结局依旧
轮流拉长思念的距离
重复节约简讯的叮嘱
已经退出你生活范围
而今挣扎你生命周边
一切依然？
你确定吗？
2005年11月18日星期五
2005年11月17日星期四
autumn hokkaido 北海道的秋 2005- room 911
Left my pouch in the hotel room,
it seemed that i have become forgetful
or rather travelling with family put my mind at ease
till i need not bother much.
Was a cold day and straight after breakfast
we set off for Mount Daisetsuzan （大雪山)
"The Roof of Hokkaido" (北海道之屋顶)
Took the Kurodake ropeway from Sounkyo Station
and in 7 mins time, we reached the 5th stage of Mount Kurodake.
We were unfortunate not to see snow falling
yet at the same time fortunate to see the snow capped mountains.
Went to Sake Beer factory （男山造酒资料馆）,
oe of the "compulsory" visit in any Hokkaido trip.
Two years ago, the whole place was all white and now
it was a beautiful combination of colours.
Well, hurt my right finger very badly there and i thought of the time
when i played with the snow while waiting for the rest 2 years ago.
The feeling was the same: 孤单但不寂寞。
Finally reached my long waited place Otaru （小樽）after a more than 2 hours ride.
It was only 4 and it was getting dark. Embracing the falling raindrops, we walked to the 银钟の一号馆 for a coffee/tea. This place was famous as we could bring back the cups an saucers we bought for our coffee/tea.
Learnt of this place through the movie “情书” during my university days.
Maybe that was one of the reasons why i have a special bond towards hokkaido and Otaru.
Stayed in Hilton where it was surrounded by a huge shopping arcade.
Could merely covered half of the shops there in the window shopping mode
and that already took us almost 2 hours.
it seemed that i have become forgetful
or rather travelling with family put my mind at ease
till i need not bother much.
Was a cold day and straight after breakfast
we set off for Mount Daisetsuzan （大雪山)
"The Roof of Hokkaido" (北海道之屋顶)
Took the Kurodake ropeway from Sounkyo Station
and in 7 mins time, we reached the 5th stage of Mount Kurodake.
We were unfortunate not to see snow falling
yet at the same time fortunate to see the snow capped mountains.
Went to Sake Beer factory （男山造酒资料馆）,
oe of the "compulsory" visit in any Hokkaido trip.
Two years ago, the whole place was all white and now
it was a beautiful combination of colours.
Well, hurt my right finger very badly there and i thought of the time
when i played with the snow while waiting for the rest 2 years ago.
The feeling was the same: 孤单但不寂寞。
Finally reached my long waited place Otaru （小樽）after a more than 2 hours ride.
It was only 4 and it was getting dark. Embracing the falling raindrops, we walked to the 银钟の一号馆 for a coffee/tea. This place was famous as we could bring back the cups an saucers we bought for our coffee/tea.
Learnt of this place through the movie “情书” during my university days.
Maybe that was one of the reasons why i have a special bond towards hokkaido and Otaru.
Stayed in Hilton where it was surrounded by a huge shopping arcade.
Could merely covered half of the shops there in the window shopping mode
and that already took us almost 2 hours.
2005年11月16日星期三
2005年11月15日星期二
2005年11月14日星期一
2005年11月13日星期日
2005年11月12日星期六
2005年11月10日星期四
2005年11月8日星期二
autumn hokkaido 北海道的秋 2005 - room 1422
woke up early though 7 am was the morning call.
as much as i would like to dip in the hotspring,
still gave up the chance.
for the first time, left the room key in the room,
only realising it when i reached the ground floor.
wonder how could one remember the key which was
in the slot of the small table between two beds.
it was a day of long hours travelling.
stop over at a lavender farm, though the lavender season was over,
to be able to taste the lavender flavoured ice cream was more than enough to compensate.
the familiar ginga falls 银河之瀑布 and ryusei falls 流星瀑布
brought back memories of 2003 winter when there was nothing but world of white with falling snow.
had the opportunity to climb to the top which took us almost 20 min.
everything was fine till mum felt a little uncomfortable.
the hotel was near to the one which i stayed before.
managed to get the adults to try the hotspring, the ladies were brave enough to try while only one dad out of the three families did.
we were supposed to dressed in the japanese clothes, upon seeing some didn't,
our dads immediately went to change back.
i guess what happend during the second world war would never
change the mind sets of this two old men.
as much as i would like to dip in the hotspring,
still gave up the chance.
for the first time, left the room key in the room,
only realising it when i reached the ground floor.
wonder how could one remember the key which was
in the slot of the small table between two beds.
it was a day of long hours travelling.
stop over at a lavender farm, though the lavender season was over,
to be able to taste the lavender flavoured ice cream was more than enough to compensate.
the familiar ginga falls 银河之瀑布 and ryusei falls 流星瀑布
brought back memories of 2003 winter when there was nothing but world of white with falling snow.
had the opportunity to climb to the top which took us almost 20 min.
everything was fine till mum felt a little uncomfortable.
the hotel was near to the one which i stayed before.
managed to get the adults to try the hotspring, the ladies were brave enough to try while only one dad out of the three families did.
we were supposed to dressed in the japanese clothes, upon seeing some didn't,
our dads immediately went to change back.
i guess what happend during the second world war would never
change the mind sets of this two old men.
喜欢你现在的样子
还记得这首歌吗？
那时喜欢的人，现在依然喜欢否？
你说我忘了，你是少数，
我说很多人也曾经这样说过。
“我就是喜欢你现在的样子，我就是喜欢你这样的脾气。
有时善解人意，有时粗心大意，我就是喜欢你现在的样子。
我真的喜欢你现在的样子，我真的喜欢你这样的任性。
有时千言万语，有时不说一句，我真的喜欢你现在的样子。
不要轻易尝试任何改变，改变你现在所有的一切，以为我能再多爱你一些。
不要怀疑自已，属於你的一切都是美丽，我相信只有真心能永远（不变）
不要随便改变你现在的样子。”
2005年11月7日星期一
白色恋人
“不能随便微笑 不能随便拉手 不能随便拥抱
不能和人家吵架就分桌子 不能喜欢人家就送他糖果
不能任性 不能放肆 不能耍脾气 不能闹情绪 不能没礼貌
不能让人家知道 你喜欢什么 讨厌什么
不能让人家看见 你的欢喜 你的厌恶
不能让人家了解 你是谁”--雅玛
我很任性，
任性地认定喜欢阳光沙滩的你
也会喜欢巧克力
我也可以放肆，
放肆地在异乡想起不常出国
却经常从西往东、往北、往南跑的你
我更会耍脾气，
可以漠然地迎面擦身而过、一语不发地面对你
我大方地让你看见我的喜欢
我的白色恋人
不能和人家吵架就分桌子 不能喜欢人家就送他糖果
不能任性 不能放肆 不能耍脾气 不能闹情绪 不能没礼貌
不能让人家知道 你喜欢什么 讨厌什么
不能让人家看见 你的欢喜 你的厌恶
不能让人家了解 你是谁”--雅玛
我很任性，
任性地认定喜欢阳光沙滩的你
也会喜欢巧克力
我也可以放肆，
放肆地在异乡想起不常出国
却经常从西往东、往北、往南跑的你
我更会耍脾气，
可以漠然地迎面擦身而过、一语不发地面对你
我大方地让你看见我的喜欢
我的白色恋人
autumn hokkaido 北海道的秋 2005 -Apa hotel room 1142
This is the second trip to hokkaido,
a different season though,
the first was during winter,
and this time round autumn.
Reached Narita （成田） International Airport at 7:30am(Japan local time),
an hour ahead of Singapore's.
didn't have a good rest on the plane,
thanks to the person in front and i was
lucky enough to have him as one of the 34 in this tour group.
ah bao,the local guide,a jovial 40+ guy reminded me of ah B, the male hong kong singer.
took another hour bus journey to Harita（羽田） Airport to catch the 10am flight,
an hour and 30 min to Sapporo（札幌） (Chitose Airport 千岁机场).
t weather was cold,
the first meal of the trip happened to be the only bbq meal.
took photos and photos, the primary aim of my trip.
the first stop was the Chitose Salmon Aquarium (千岁鲑鱼故乡馆）,
the fishes were adorable, especially when they fought to seek shelter ,
after fighting against the strong river currents for long.
saw how they wriggled out of the eggs, danced in the lights,
grew to a gigantic size and a pair of shoes which were made of their skin.
saw a blue lobster, two mini soft shell crabs fighting with one another too.
dusk came early in hokkaido, around 4 pm,
by the time we came out around 3 45 pm, it was getting cold.
would like to capture the red, orange coloured trees,
but i guess one could only admire its beauty when one was physically there.
had an amazing view of the surrounding from the hotel room,
and i knew i was really far far away from you.
