Just because there's...
The silence of those words from the heart,
The leap of actions out of concern.
The warmth to cover winter's chills,
The fullness to fill the emptiness.
The sparks of flame,
The fires from within.
The tinkering of connection,
The magic of passion.
The worries enabled to be unladen.
The tears allowed to flow.
The fears guided to be unfolded.
The dailies shared.
The silliest things said and done.
The most fearful fears felt protected.
The most beautiful things shared.
The loneliest leaned upon.
The listened.
The understood.
The cared for.
The felt for.
The everything, every time.
Just because there's...
30 November 2007
29 November 2007
Friendship
Friendship is the most wonderous,
If only you allow the right people in your life.
Those who stay with you,
regardless of distance and time.
Through your ups and downs,
rights and wrongs.
Realising the walks in life,
Is never that alone,
With the friendship that keeps burning.
For true friends run with you,
No matter what.
Make the memories,
Behold them.
Hold them close to hearts,
Before time melts.
With connection,
Feel the pining,
Before the missing.
With understanding,
Read the mind,
Before the words.
With trust,
Love the loving,
Before the living.
With truth,
Make the unknowns known,
Before the discovery.
With feeling,
Take the giving,
Before the holding.
With love,
Make the nowness,
Before the cherishing.
Make the nowness,
Before the cherishing.
27 November 2007
Thank you friends!
For those who spent those great times,
Be it in moments of catching up over coffee,
or the hard core drinking sessions and crazy parties.
Thank you.
For those who still care and shower me with the love,
Thank you.
I miss all of you.
That sort of warmth that I miss having being out here.
Those little conversations that can be of hearts to hearts.
Those times of just being together bring me back to reality.
Nothing fake, pretentious nor too tiring.
Thank you for allowing me to be just me.
For now, once again, the thousand miles away.
Hearts to hearts shall be.
Be it in moments of catching up over coffee,
or the hard core drinking sessions and crazy parties.
Thank you.
For those who still care and shower me with the love,
Thank you.
I miss all of you.
That sort of warmth that I miss having being out here.
Those little conversations that can be of hearts to hearts.
Those times of just being together bring me back to reality.
Nothing fake, pretentious nor too tiring.
Thank you for allowing me to be just me.
For now, once again, the thousand miles away.
Hearts to hearts shall be.
11 November 2007
Experiences
Experiences, what does this word mean to you?
As you strive to understand the ever changing environment,
Why not pause and reflect on the things that were dear to you so far?
Probably you are still living with the wounds,
Have they not brought you to a different heights in life?
Do not despair, as the saying goes,
No pain, no gain.
We may be too focus on the daily walks,
That we have forgotten the wealth in experiences.
The steps that we are taking now,
Are they not affected by the past experiences?
The decisions we make now,
Are they not somehow based on the experiences?
The dares and fears we face now,
Are they not the sprouts of the experiences?
We keep learning from experiences,
Be it good or bad, the richness of them,
is the lessons gained.
The weather changes without warning at times,
Does that matter if we are always ready to embrace?
The sun shines and goes,
Moon appears and hides,
Clouds form and pass,
Rain pours and stops.
Temperature rises and drops.
What do you see in each of the weather?
How do you make best use of the weather at that moment?
Not catching moments of those times,
Will you not regret?
For the same weather will never repeat.
The strength of the sun, the brightness of the moon,
the shapes of the clouds, the amount of rain and the temperature,
they are different and unique everyday if you think about it.
Each day brings a different feel.
Each day brings new experiences.
What is it today that makes yesterday and tomorrow different?
Experiences, welcome or avoid them?
As you strive to understand the ever changing environment,
Why not pause and reflect on the things that were dear to you so far?
Probably you are still living with the wounds,
Have they not brought you to a different heights in life?
Do not despair, as the saying goes,
No pain, no gain.
We may be too focus on the daily walks,
That we have forgotten the wealth in experiences.
The steps that we are taking now,
Are they not affected by the past experiences?
The decisions we make now,
Are they not somehow based on the experiences?
The dares and fears we face now,
Are they not the sprouts of the experiences?
We keep learning from experiences,
Be it good or bad, the richness of them,
is the lessons gained.
The weather changes without warning at times,
Does that matter if we are always ready to embrace?
The sun shines and goes,
Moon appears and hides,
Clouds form and pass,
Rain pours and stops.
Temperature rises and drops.
What do you see in each of the weather?
How do you make best use of the weather at that moment?
Not catching moments of those times,
Will you not regret?
For the same weather will never repeat.
The strength of the sun, the brightness of the moon,
the shapes of the clouds, the amount of rain and the temperature,
they are different and unique everyday if you think about it.
Each day brings a different feel.
Each day brings new experiences.
What is it today that makes yesterday and tomorrow different?
Experiences, welcome or avoid them?
10 November 2007
Silent Weekend
Another weekend is about to end. Been home resting that back of mine. Was good in a way to recover that energy, much needed. Not many activities on the siren this weekend as everyone is away. Silent as it can be. Some silly friends into the craze of Warbook on Facebook, which I can never understand or rather am not too keen to read up on it. The craze that is going on brought little joy and excitement to these friends.
Days like these make me miss the bursting weekend back home. Even if alone, I can still immerse in the bubbly streets and find somewhere comfortable to relax. Here? It is just so different. I will not dress up and head out for a walk or coffee. Why? Just to avoid getting frustrated with waiting for transport, the one and only, cabs. On top of it the inconsiderate loud or strange people who tends to disturb or interrupt time alone. Sighs. Days like these kill me.
Thoughts struggled in and out too. Cannot help it, Miss Bibi thinks alot when she is too free. These thoughts get me on my nerves. Giving it up is something not easy to do. Holding on to it brings chapters of the ugly knowns and fearful unknowns. Sitting down here, been listening to songs of the shared. Picking up thoughts and letting go of them. What is the final decision?
I wish there is someone to have a heart to heart chat though. Then again, will anyone really understand? Will anyone be able to listen and not give judgements? Feeling the emotional part of me overpowering now. I just wish time pass on quickly for me to be surrounded with TLC. I miss my friends back home dearly. Though I know some of you may be reading this and feeling worried. Don't be, Bibi has been through that much to be able to handle things alone now. I know I am never alone, because you guys are out there. Just that sometimes physical presence or even a voice I am familiar with soothes the pricks. I MISS ALL OF YOU!!!
There's a voice telling me to do it right. I guess I have to. This turmoil has to be freed. I don't want to face another silent weekend. The cycle will not end if I keep running away from the fact. Facing and dealing with it needs to take place. Do it right.
Guess the rest of the silent weekend will be with Internet till I feel tired enough to go sleep....
Days like these make me miss the bursting weekend back home. Even if alone, I can still immerse in the bubbly streets and find somewhere comfortable to relax. Here? It is just so different. I will not dress up and head out for a walk or coffee. Why? Just to avoid getting frustrated with waiting for transport, the one and only, cabs. On top of it the inconsiderate loud or strange people who tends to disturb or interrupt time alone. Sighs. Days like these kill me.
Thoughts struggled in and out too. Cannot help it, Miss Bibi thinks alot when she is too free. These thoughts get me on my nerves. Giving it up is something not easy to do. Holding on to it brings chapters of the ugly knowns and fearful unknowns. Sitting down here, been listening to songs of the shared. Picking up thoughts and letting go of them. What is the final decision?
I wish there is someone to have a heart to heart chat though. Then again, will anyone really understand? Will anyone be able to listen and not give judgements? Feeling the emotional part of me overpowering now. I just wish time pass on quickly for me to be surrounded with TLC. I miss my friends back home dearly. Though I know some of you may be reading this and feeling worried. Don't be, Bibi has been through that much to be able to handle things alone now. I know I am never alone, because you guys are out there. Just that sometimes physical presence or even a voice I am familiar with soothes the pricks. I MISS ALL OF YOU!!!
There's a voice telling me to do it right. I guess I have to. This turmoil has to be freed. I don't want to face another silent weekend. The cycle will not end if I keep running away from the fact. Facing and dealing with it needs to take place. Do it right.
Guess the rest of the silent weekend will be with Internet till I feel tired enough to go sleep....
Traffic Lights
Traffic lights, ever had a tough decision as you zoom across these lamps?
The on-the-spot decisions made your day better or worse?
Red, Amber or Green?
There's a understood stretch of silence.
With those changing lights blinking there.
Listening to the sound of hearts,
the known facts are presented.
The race started without knowledge.
Recognising it was a choice,
facing the silence now is of such leech.
Reality in the race with wannabe.
A marathon runner compared to a sprinter.
The familiar compared to a complete stranger.
There is a world of difference.
That much to spill out,
only when not related.
The relations of the variables,
is something to crack brains and hearts upon.
Just like solving a challenging equation.
Simplicity often dissolves with real living.
Real living infuse a palette.
A palette involves choices to splash the colours.
The colours that paint the many pictures.
The many pictures of thousand words.
The thousand words to be represented in many ways.
The many ways of how an individual art is expressed.
The expressed is always unique.
The unique is often appreciated by some and not all.
When looking at a piece of art,
It's red, amber or green.
Red - Stop and take a look.
Amber - Pause and think of what message it drives at.
Green - Move on to others.
The previous pieces either linger in your mind,
or others after that create more impact.
To choose what one wants,
factors are considered.
From the use of the painting, location,
the message to carry across and etc.
Sometimes people buy a piece of art and after hanging it up,
they realise it is not as suitable.
Then the choice is, to replace it or change the setting of the environment.
Again, red, amber or green.
Red - Painting out of place! Need replacement!
Amber - Probably can make do with it. Change painting or environment?
Green - Fits perfectly!
Is it then more healthy to have traffic lights in areas of life?
On roads and in races, they act as a safety measure.
Still accidents do happen when judgements made at that point in time is incorrect.
In life, they can act on different aspects and roles.
What then do traffic lights in your life do to you?
Which of the three brings you more fear?
Red, Amber or Green?
The on-the-spot decisions made your day better or worse?
Red, Amber or Green?
There's a understood stretch of silence.
With those changing lights blinking there.
Listening to the sound of hearts,
the known facts are presented.
The race started without knowledge.
Recognising it was a choice,
facing the silence now is of such leech.
Reality in the race with wannabe.
A marathon runner compared to a sprinter.
The familiar compared to a complete stranger.
There is a world of difference.
That much to spill out,
only when not related.
The relations of the variables,
is something to crack brains and hearts upon.
Just like solving a challenging equation.
Simplicity often dissolves with real living.
Real living infuse a palette.
A palette involves choices to splash the colours.
The colours that paint the many pictures.
The many pictures of thousand words.
The thousand words to be represented in many ways.
The many ways of how an individual art is expressed.
The expressed is always unique.
The unique is often appreciated by some and not all.
When looking at a piece of art,
It's red, amber or green.
Red - Stop and take a look.
Amber - Pause and think of what message it drives at.
Green - Move on to others.
The previous pieces either linger in your mind,
or others after that create more impact.
To choose what one wants,
factors are considered.
From the use of the painting, location,
the message to carry across and etc.
Sometimes people buy a piece of art and after hanging it up,
they realise it is not as suitable.
Then the choice is, to replace it or change the setting of the environment.
Again, red, amber or green.
Red - Painting out of place! Need replacement!
Amber - Probably can make do with it. Change painting or environment?
Green - Fits perfectly!
Is it then more healthy to have traffic lights in areas of life?
On roads and in races, they act as a safety measure.
Still accidents do happen when judgements made at that point in time is incorrect.
In life, they can act on different aspects and roles.
What then do traffic lights in your life do to you?
Which of the three brings you more fear?
Red, Amber or Green?
09 November 2007
What's on?
Was in Hong Kong for 24 hours. Needless to say it was food and shopping attacks more than anything. A few of us had the Wonton soup, others rice items. For desserts, mango dessert shop! Everything involved mangoes in them. Overall, a great dinner aka supper to catch up with. Went on the sleepless streets to take a digestive walk and then to a pub for a drink. Was pretty tired then. However, having a girlfriend as roomie often ended up yaking away isn't? We shared our little secrets, had our share of good laughters and then fell to sleep at 6a.m!!!
We woke up at 1030a.m. and went to town for shopping. I was fairly disappointed in search of clothes. WHY? Well, it's autumn/winter collection. I don't really need much of those. Therefore, was pretty empty handed after a whole day! Went into a supermarket though to get frozen dim sum! Last but not least, got glutinous rice balls and egg tarts for friends.
Imagine my 4 hours of sleep lasted me another 24 hours of non stop physical activities. I crashed the next day. Also suffering from backache or back injury, yet to find out. Getting old, I can feel it!
Today did not start very well. A solution will never be able to replace the original. Wonder what it is going to be. No matter, just hope happiness be with them actually... Though I hope for that kind of happiness to stay and grow...
We woke up at 1030a.m. and went to town for shopping. I was fairly disappointed in search of clothes. WHY? Well, it's autumn/winter collection. I don't really need much of those. Therefore, was pretty empty handed after a whole day! Went into a supermarket though to get frozen dim sum! Last but not least, got glutinous rice balls and egg tarts for friends.
Imagine my 4 hours of sleep lasted me another 24 hours of non stop physical activities. I crashed the next day. Also suffering from backache or back injury, yet to find out. Getting old, I can feel it!
Today did not start very well. A solution will never be able to replace the original. Wonder what it is going to be. No matter, just hope happiness be with them actually... Though I hope for that kind of happiness to stay and grow...
05 November 2007
A Chapter...
A chapter of you,
Will chapters keep going?
Missing you is just like listening to sad sentimental songs,
That leads emotions on.
Even when soaked in a crowd or with great company,
Time seems long and it feels that lonely.
Thinking of you when alone brings both smiles and frowns.
Looking out of the window,
The view does not replace that image that lasts.
Hoping as always - be by my side.
That loneliness is something difficult to shake off.
With coffee and cigarettes, moments shared flood in.
The momentum of everyday goes into a relation,
With the times and things shared,
In no matter of big or small.
The "Sa Rang Hae Yo" you mentioned,
Heart just beats in the same way yours does.
The frequency that matched often,
Wonders of it just keeps going.
The thoughts and every tiny piece of everything shared,
Moments of them treasured.
The songs that are applicable and totally describe,
Keeps appearing without the search.
You brought back the simplicity and basics.
Simple love, basics of love.
The discovery of what was not and what is.
The going just makes the path less lonely.
You are in this chapter...
A chapter that is of surprise.
A chapter that is of real.
A chapter that is of two hearts.
A chapter that is of a thousand miles away.
A chapter that is of a blur... it is complicated.
A chapter that is a treasure, every moment of it.
Will chapters keep going?
Missing you is just like listening to sad sentimental songs,
That leads emotions on.
Even when soaked in a crowd or with great company,
Time seems long and it feels that lonely.
Thinking of you when alone brings both smiles and frowns.
Looking out of the window,
The view does not replace that image that lasts.
Hoping as always - be by my side.
That loneliness is something difficult to shake off.
With coffee and cigarettes, moments shared flood in.
The momentum of everyday goes into a relation,
With the times and things shared,
In no matter of big or small.
The "Sa Rang Hae Yo" you mentioned,
Heart just beats in the same way yours does.
The frequency that matched often,
Wonders of it just keeps going.
The thoughts and every tiny piece of everything shared,
Moments of them treasured.
The songs that are applicable and totally describe,
Keeps appearing without the search.
You brought back the simplicity and basics.
Simple love, basics of love.
The discovery of what was not and what is.
The going just makes the path less lonely.
You are in this chapter...
A chapter that is of surprise.
A chapter that is of real.
A chapter that is of two hearts.
A chapter that is of a thousand miles away.
A chapter that is of a blur... it is complicated.
A chapter that is a treasure, every moment of it.
04 November 2007
Romance in the air!
Venice/Venezia
Ciao! My recent visit to Venice, a city in northern Italy, excite me to really do a tour! It has always been one of the destinations I heart upon. However, luck was not on my side. It rained on the day I arrived, yes, of all days in October, it has to rain on me! Nevertheless, it did not stop me from taking walks and photos!
The typical setting, buildings, windows, churches, canals, gondolas, bridges, yummy pizza
and pasta, friendly people and mesmerising masks!
These masks, I am so in love with them. Yes they are expensive, especially those elaborated and detailed ones! Due to the rush, I was not able to make up my mind which ones to buy, till next time I will make my attacks!
Master pieces from one shop to the other, they just get better!
A gang of us, Miss Korea, Japan, Singapore, Mr UAE, Brisbane, Sydney and Argentina were merry in the rain and cold. We attacked the churches, little eating huts, restaurants, shops, to small canals and then to the Grand canal, Rialto Bridge/Ponte di Rialto, St Mark's Basilica/Basilica di San Marco a Venezia, and St Mark's Square/Piazza San Marco.
It was too cold and the rain got heavier along the way. The final three survivors, Miss Seriously Funny Singapore, Mr Used-to-be-in Singapore Sydney and Miss Bibi Singapore! We went for our pasta and wine before heading back by the canal! Awesome trip! Thanks to all!
To Mr SinSydney/Mr Garrie Don, thanks for the memories of Singapore and it's local food plus the wonderful trip, beer and wine in Venice! We did it!
The happy rain-on-me Bibi in Venice and to Venice again!
That romance in the air, why was I not with someone special to spend time there! Ah......!
03 November 2007
October ends, November's here!
First of all, let me tick off the checklist created for October.
1. Vitamins intake daily. 2. 3 Litres of water daily (excluding alcohol). 4. Avoid coffee when sleepy.8. A weekend visit to SIN for friends and party (swaps of duties!!!).---> to be in action plan again...ooops!
3. Cook a meal for friends (chicken curry requested).
5. Party after Ramadan!
6. Save for mummy's trip (means no shopping).
7. Delete items from lappie to free memory space.
9. Snapshots of Venice.
10. Checked this list by end October.
tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick......DONE!!!!
Not bad at all.. 60% accomplished! Heee.... the rest of the 40% oops...either cannot help it or done in bits and pieces!
November is here finally! My cells that are leaning towards Christmas... growing!!! The claws to my friends and love ones wide, yearning to reach them!!!
November Rain - G n R, all time favez!
I just cannot wait to be in the air and surroundings that I am familiar with!
1. Vitamins intake daily. 2. 3 Litres of water daily (excluding alcohol). 4. Avoid coffee when sleepy.8. A weekend visit to SIN for friends and party (swaps of duties!!!).---> to be in action plan again...ooops!
3. Cook a meal for friends (chicken curry requested).
5. Party after Ramadan!
6. Save for mummy's trip (means no shopping).
7. Delete items from lappie to free memory space.
9. Snapshots of Venice.
10. Checked this list by end October.
tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick......DONE!!!!
Not bad at all.. 60% accomplished! Heee.... the rest of the 40% oops...either cannot help it or done in bits and pieces!
November is here finally! My cells that are leaning towards Christmas... growing!!! The claws to my friends and love ones wide, yearning to reach them!!!
November Rain - G n R, all time favez!
I just cannot wait to be in the air and surroundings that I am familiar with!
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