Leap year!

This is a busy week. It took me sometime before I have the energy to write again. I have so much inside me to blurt out but there isn't much time to write about it. The rain outside is still heard from here. If you look outside the window, there are many cars filling up the slippery roads. I wonder when it's gonna stop, so that I could go out for dinner. I just had some bread with ham, and not forgetting my cuppa milo.

There is no picture this time coz I have not been taking any pictures lately. Again, it's a busy week. Perhaps, things will get better. By the way, this is a leap year, and today is the leapy day! Hooray, once in 4 years. It's really a very very hectic day today! I am glad that this day will only occur once in 4 years, hehe.

Until then.

PS: Happy B'day to all Leaplings! You guys are soooo young!

LIFT

It was the wee hours of the day. I stepped into the souless lift. I just looked at the numbers displaying on the board. Up and down I went. It was boring but the lift at night is always better than during the day, as there are lesser people rushing in and out.

I sensed that the night is very peaceful, and perhaps because of that, souls choose to leave at night in peace. It was raining last night. I was so tired and if only I had a pillow on my head, I would've jumped right into the bed. Guess I am feeling the effect now. So sleepy already.

Until then, stay tight in bed :o)

Dan In Real Life?

I have not watched this movie but the title is certainly interesting to me.... I wonder what's Dan in real life, mmm.... Gotta watch it one fine day!

When the eyes speak

I set my eyes on hers. They look almost the joyest eyes I ever seen. She has these crow's feet and many wrinkles around. But her spirit was so strong. She set a smile back and wishes, "good morning". Spontaneously, I reply. Then, slowly she tells her life stories enthusiastically.
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Mdm Tay is 76. The night before, she was yelling at her temporary caretakers. She was dissatisfied with the way things were done and occasionally threw tantrums. When she saw me, instantly she kept quiet and slowly sought refuge in me. Others would think that she behaves like a child. But for me, she looks so innocent like a little kid. That reminds me of my dear grandmother.
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Generally, old people deteriorate in many aspects. It can be physically or mentally. My granny has been for the past few years deteriorates in her memories. Most of the time, she would not remember who I am. She would sometimes not able to differentiate between morning and night. And she throws tantrums whenever she feels not right. The fact is that she's afraid inside. This is a form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease (better known) can cause dementia in the elderly.
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Not far away, I could see Mr.Wong. He is quiet all the time. I excuse myself from Mdm Tay and go to Mr.Wong. I ask, "Are your sons coming to fetch you today?" He replies, "Yes". "So, why aren't you happy about it?". He just keeps quiet and lays a tear down his cheekbone. I pause. I pat on his back. "Don't worry," that's all I can say. Apparently, the sons are going to send him back to the old folks' home. One real fact is that, depression is a common problem in the elderly.
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I don't know if these old people deserve this. Sometimes, I wonder if this is what karma means. But what have these poor souls done that they were deprived of love? We can never tell who was right nor who was wrong. But my conscience tells me that showing care to someone needed care, or at least a word of comfort is all that's needed. Afterall, everyone gets old someday.
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From a distance, someone shouted my name. It's Mr. Tong, 86. With a broad smile, he says, "I came to fetch my wife home." Then, Mdm Tay stands up and greets me goodbye. Her eyes are always smiling. People say, eyes do speak and her eyes are sending a message of gratitude to me that it overwhelms my feelings. The lovely couple walks hand-in-hand reminding me of a pair of high school lovers.
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The oldest trees often bear the sweetest fruit. So, let's not forget about them.

My simply Reflection

He was only 32. It was his 1st day working in town. Both parents were living faraway from town. He was looking forward to a new life. What looked like a new beginning got soured soon after. He felt a sudden chest pain like a knife stabbing his chest multiple times. He got no one to help but his colleague who brought him to the hospital. Soon, he collapsed...

The medics tried to resuscitate him. He was hanging on there waiting to see his parents who had no idea what was happening. The clock just struck 2am. Both parents were unreachable. He made a sudden turn, and again his vitals crushed to low point. He knew he was not able to wait longer. There were many flashbacks and questions playing in his mind. 'I should have......', then the ECG went flat line.

Many times we don't realize there ain't much time to accomplish what we want. We delay our trips thinking that we have still so much time to pursue. We never say "I care, or I love you" because we know we will be home soon again to say it the next time. But how many 'next time' are there left for us? No one could answer besides the ONE ABOVE. Quickly I took out my phone and started calling my parents.

I got a book with the title: Don't wait to cultivate. It simply says that everyone has a good heart to give or make good deeds while alive. But people tend to start doing charity or being remorseful after they got old. This is simply because they think that there is ample of time for them to be a good person later. But how late is considered late? Or wait till it's too late?

I am trying to live life to the fullest. Looking at people departing without accomplishing their wishes and people who grow old not able to fend for themselves anymore, tells me that time is vital, essence and never reversible. Hence, what you do today might reflect only so much you could do in life. I want to be a better person. I know it's not easy, but at least I will try, and I am still learning. I want my family and loved ones to know that I love them, although at times we don't agree with one another. Perhaps life is like a glass. One can look through from the outer side but it's virtually fragile in the inner side.

PS: My life is full of sin. But my courage never go thin. As I reflect into the wind. I pray for forgiveness for my being.

Dan G

Down south we go!

Lately, I went back to Malacca, a small but clean state down south. I took some pictures here.

One of the most popular places to visit in town.

This temple has a long history way back. It was built many years ago. This road is very near Jonker street, which turns pretty into bright lights at night.

This road leads us to the Dutch colonial style town. There are many nice hostels around. Cheap and cool. When the night comes, it's just so cozy to walk around, as if you were in Europe!

Not a clear picture but to show the lil' fountain in front of a red quarter.

Dataran Pahlawan, a very happening and modern place in town. Things here are stylish, latest and expensive too!

What if.....

It was 2 am in the morning. I felt a sudden chill along my spine while walking through a long quiet tunnel. My heart was pounding and the hair stood up at the very end of the skin. I heard something or perhaps it's just an auditory hallucination. I didn't know but I clasped my both hands with a word of prayer.

I walked out of the tunnel with a sigh of relief. My stomach was making noise and I just knew that I needed a quick meal before going back for duty. All shops were closed. Then I saw this convenient shop and decided to grab a drink and some bread. I sat down with a big relief to my both legs. Quickly I took a sip of drink. Then....it's so refreshing.

There were still some people around. The air was cooling and it's so quiet. I couldn't help but gazing at the store worker. He was working, at this hour. But I was sure by dawn, he would be going home. So, tonight would be only both of us here. He played this Korean song. I recognized it! It used to be sung in Mandarin.

I just wanted to rest my head on a pillow, if I could by now. My lil' heart whispered, do I really enjoy what I am doing now? There's a sudden pause. I finished my snacks in my hand, a packet of dried cuttle fish. Well, there were not many options then.


Sometimes, I like putting myself in other people's shoes. I mean life. What if I was an attendant? What if I was a storekeeper working night shift? What if I was an accountant? There are so many questions with what if.... I can't answer all of them. What I know is that, I want to make my life more meaningful, have more time for myself, family and friends. There are so many things I want to do in life. It's just a matter of time, planning and the blessing from the ABOVE.

I believe there's always a life if you make time for it.

Silent whisperer...

My heart is tired,

with a sigh I say,

My cry is unheard,

with a tear I lay.

No one cares,

I yell I yell!

No one bothers,

I tell I tell.

My dear, I fear, you hear?

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Dan G

I miss Spring...

You come by my life,
One fine morning,
To comfort me,
After the winter evening.


You show me sunlight,
And the warmth I need,
Your crispy air and gentle sight,
Give me hope as I heed.


You teach me dance,
And sing with joy,
Reminds me of once,
A happy boy.


Now that 3 months after,
Time for you to depart,
No matter how later,
In my heart we are not far apart.



I miss you, Spring....


Dan G

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Well, it seems like a long break! Time certainly flies if not crawls. It's Monday again, and that means resuming to work. Hmm.... It's time to reverse back to reality. I've got a lot of messages for the CNY and thanks alot to those who had sent me those beautiful and the funny ones.

I have some pictures to post but perhaps I will do it the next time. In the meantime, I better get my cuppa tea brewed as I gotta go to zzzzz....early to be prepared for work the coming morning.

So, how's your holiday?

Happy Chinese New Year 2008!

The moment I got online tonight, there are 3 things in mind. My blog, hot shower, and sleep. Meanwhile, I am getting my cuppa tea slowly brewed. For the past few days, I have been working alot and meeting many new faces, people whom I never met. Then, the stress level peaking up and slowly decelerates downhill. My hamstrings hurt from the persistence standing and walking as if I had a massive work out. I went to work not seeing the sun rise and left work not seeing the sunset. So deprived of Vit D!

Ok, so much so of being tired. At least there is a consolation for tonight. I need not to wake up early tomorrow, hooray... The Chinese New Year is just 2 days away. The roads in the city have begun to show signs of silence. I am just so glad that this time I was able to be excused from work. But I will need to compensate when I get back later.

So, today's theme will be the Chinese New Year. I am putting up a CNY song here for a while. 2008 is a year of rat/mouse. For those who have not already known yet, there are 12 zodiacs in the Chinese system. For instance, those who are born in 2008 (by the Lunar Calendar) belongs to the zodiac of rat. These 12 animal zodiacs are placed in sequence and repeat after a 12-year period. It's just like a horoscope.

Yawn..and this is my third yawn for tonight. My eyes are heavy now. One more thing about the CNY is that people are getting more forgiving. These older people whom I met were very nasty a day before. One old lady, Mdm T, today, after learning that I am going off for the holiday, called out my name and asked me if I was taking her words seriously. She told me that she did not mean every nasty word she'd said. She was just a lil' depressed by the fact that she had difficulty with mobility but she felt better today. I found it amusing when she said that. Indeed, I did not keep those words in my heart. My heart is just big enough to room the love that I've got but rather small to house a big HATRED on others. I'd always felt that it's easy to love but too difficult to hate.


So, before I go and continue my sips of tea, Happy Chinese New Year to ALL!!

PS: visit this website for further info regarding the Chinese zodiacs -

http://www.travelachina.com/Chinesezodiac.asp

Wed wed wed...

Last weekend, I attended a wedding reception and dinner of a friend of mine. I just couldn't resist to spot various angles for camera shots. Here, I have some nice pictures taken from the reception and the dinner. I am trying to improve my photography skills by self-exploration.

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The wedding dinner also saw alot of my old schoolmates. Most of them did not change abit and they still looked the same. But we all have our careers now and it's so nice to catch up abit, nope, alot...with each other.

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And, TODAY, I guess I have made the best shot! I like this picture alot! Any comments, would be appreciated.