红豆

每当过年的 时候，都有一种难以形容的感觉。像是比须离开某个地方，但又依依不舍。理智一点的话， 那也只不过是一个数字，换一本新的日历。但感性的我，心里不由自主的起了一份依恋。

王菲的“红豆”就把我这种心情给唱出来了。 这一年认识的朋友，一起度过的岁月，我会把最美好的留在心里，期待着有缘再见的一天。

As the year draws to a close, I have a sense of nostalgia towards all that had been. Perhaps it is just a change of calendar, just another day, but this is also a prompt, a reminder that a new chapter has started. It is a time to recollect, to restart and move on.

To all I have befriended this year, it’s been an amazing journey. I wish the best for all of you in the new year, and you have left an imprint on my heart for as long as it beats. It makes me humane, as I struggle my way through this urban jungle.

王菲“红豆”

有时候有时候

我会相信一切有尽头

相聚离开都有时候

没有什么会永垂不朽

可是我有时候

宁愿选择留恋不放手

等到风景都看透

也许你会陪我看细水长流

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Shots from Code of Honour

I had my first taste of participating in a period drama in the latest Channel 8 release “Code of Honor” , 正义武馆。Upon the acceptance of this assignment, I looked forward to everything that will be coming along.

I’ve always had a sense of nostalgia towards period dramas; it is a great substitute for a time machine. The outfits, hairstyles, are always elegant and timeless. I just hope that I did them justice.

Stunt work is another leg of the assignment that excites me. As a child, the highly skilled men and women from the pugilistic world, overcoming evil, making martial arts look really cool, fascinated me.

My trainers, Fa ge and team, imparted their hard earned skills to us, hoping to immortalize all of us into legendary swordsmen/women. And trust me, the few minutes of action on screen do not come easy. The team spent hours training us, and always ready to jump in and take over any dangerous stunts required.

Scars and aches are evidence of the effort and sacrifices they had put in. It is only by working with them that I learn to appreciate action films at a deeper level.

A big Thank You to these unsung heroes, for your contribution in creating everlasting heroes, so that we all can have someone to believe in.

Our team coaching us for a stunt

In action

The unsung heroes take over

Fearless contribution from the stunt team

Because of eyes like these, Moments like those…

In a world full of uncertainties, half truths, advice that guard the heart, locking it from loving a stranger, shielding our eyes from one another, sometimes I feel weak and helpless against the tide of negativities around me.

But it is when I come in contact with eyes like these that I am reminded with conviction that there has always been kindness, positivism, all very present and well. These eyes tell me not to give up, to be hopeful, to persevere, for faith will not fail me.

“See the better side, flip to the other side of the coin”, they seem to whisper whenever I feel my heart hardening against one and all.

These eyes bring me to moments of tenderness, compassion, oneness.

Because of eyes like these, moments like those, I continue to tread, on the brighter side of life.

Side Trip 2- Langkawi

I have heard so much about the pretty island of Langkawi. It did not disappoint me when I was there for a short 3 days 2 nights getaway. A safe, and easy to-get-to destination for a single female traveler. It is a great place to try solo traveling, as I told my sister. Although I got a little annoyed at times, when I got asked for the 100^th time “Why you no boyfriend” by the cheeky, hospitable beach boys.

Besides lazing on the pristine beaches and sipping a cocktail or two in one of many atmospheric bars, you can decide on numerous mildly adventurous day tours into the wild. Langkawi Island is blessed with clear waters with highly visible sea inhabitants. There are also limestone caves, and bat caves waiting to be explored, all in very good condition.

For those rich in the pockets, you can hire your own private yacht, set out to sea, and catch the sunset on the horizon while enjoying a sumptuous buffet.

I finally got to do what I have always wanted but deterred due to a lack of guts. Parasailing….As I was lifted off, I imagine angels wings growing on me, and I leave the burdens of the world and fly towards freedom. I was closer to heaven for that few minutes.

Falling sick

It’s nice to fall sick once in a while, although it is very annoying when you are time-strapped, or when for once, you seem indispensable.

Falling sick holds you back inwardly….. You vs U. Things sort of recoil and you push again and again to fight that invader inside you, until you decide to seek the knight in white for some assistance.

Although it sounds morbid, I really like the way when drugs are administered; you succumb to its disempowering effect and you have no choice but to drop everything on hand and rest. Sleep comes easily, and you lie limb and weightless, emptying what had burdened you previously. You find yourself in a completely different form, fluid, benign, fleeting….

And then, you embrace life again, happy to feel “you” once more when you are out of that meditative state.

So ya, catch that seasonal flu bug while it’s here. I just had my dose. :>

I’m a Gleek

I’ve watched Glee, the concert in 3D. Loved it, go watch it!!

Side Trip 1- Cameron Highlands

I am counting down the days of my stay in Malaysia as I blog, with a tinge of reluctance, yet looking forward to be home, in the arms of familiarity.

I am fortunate to have received warm hospitality from my Malaysian host. The humility and steadfastness of the crew, despite the hectic schedule was much appreciated. My 4 months stay in Malaysia had been fruitful, with new knowledge acquired, new friends made.

Being a travel addict, I cannot resist packing my backpack, hopping onto those conveniently accessible inter-state coaches, immersing myself in the kaleidoscope of cultures Malaysia offers as the number of scenes left to film dwindles. Well, they did say, “Malaysia, truly Asia” isn’t it? How can I not go further?

I have always wanted to visit Cameron Highlands. The vision of vast Tea plantations, Strawberry farms, breaths of fresh air up in the hills lured me to make this trip a reality.

The one and a half hour coach ride up the hill did not sit well with me. I tried my best to keep myself together till I found my way to the guesthouse I’ve booked. As usual, I sourced out my guesthouse via hostelworld.com, which has not failed me since my first booking. Kang Traveller’s lodge, or a.k.a Daniel’s lodge has an embracing atmosphere that any backpacker, or flash packer would appreciate.

My next 2 days were packed with trekking trips to the jungle, and visits to the various plantations, and farms. The adventure tour involves 2 hour of trekking and it is not suitable for children below 10. You will get sweaty and dirty, but for those game for it, you will be rewarded with a photo taking opportunity with the famous Rafflesia Flower, the world’s largest flower, and yes, you do need some luck too.

Those who want to take a step back, stick with farm tours. But to be honest, those were a little disappointing. The tours were hasty and not much had been shared on the operations of the farms. But well, it was for a mere 25 Rm, so my good spirits were not dampened. I did manage to buy several packs of BOH tea at a great price, afterall…

So, Cameron Highlands…checked:>

Kang traveller's lodge- A backpacker's paradise

All geared up to get dirty

"BOH" tea plantation

Numerous nurseries along the way

Drinking from bamboo

Rafflesia flower-lucky me!

Fellow Singaporeans on the trip

思念

想念一个人好讨厌。沉醉在那一段时光，而熟悉的音乐， 勾起回意的地方， 都会让你坐立难安。巴不得想逃离现在，回到过去。

曾有过的感动，也只能牢牢记着。也不知道何时何日会再见到那个人。 见到了， 感觉还在吗？

我想，除了祝福对方, 感激有缘相遇, 能做的也不多了吧？

如今身在异乡的我， 充满着许许多多的思念。

喂， 我想你了， 你知道吗？

那一份纯粹

最近，我从一位朋友那重新认识了这两个字。“纯翠”。本来毫不起眼，也没让我多想的两个字，如今已成为我生活里一个很重要的人生哲学。

我指的是一份感性的纯粹。可不要小看它， 做起来还真不容易。 生活中有太多让我们分心的事。我们的经济体系也把我们磨练成了multitasker。 也不是说有三头六臂， 或效率高是件坏事。只不过，有时我还真感叹我们和桌上的电脑好像越来越差不多了。

其实，电脑也是由人脑仿造的。 我们人类也可说是它们的祖先吧。可不同的是，我们有灵魂，有感情。想得太多，太task oriented 的都市男女是否忘了为心灵灌溉。

愉伽老师常说， 我们 应该open our hearts ， 把心房打开， 才能真正体会四周的全部，才能从零乱吵杂的世界中找到宁静。

如果，每一句话， 每一个笑容都能纯粹的从心底出发，每一分，每一秒都能纯粹的活着， 那种人生好自在阿。。。

“纯粹”，我略懂了， 想一直懂下去，一直珍惜下去。。。

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