A Chore to you but Therapeutic to me

"Don't be silly, why would anyone enjoy washing dishes?"

That's what I get everytime I volunteer to wash dishes. Believe it or not, it may seems like a chore to most of you but for me, washing dishes and washing a car are more of a therapeutic process. It's like spa for my hands. Let me tell you why.

• It's the best time to relax my mind and not feel guilty for doing nothing.
• I get to 'wash' away all the problems, annoying thoughts and frustrations just like any stubborn stains.
• I can sing along with the radio while rinsing the dirt away.
• I love to feel the clean water running over my hands, cleansing the bubbles off the dishes/car
• I get to arrange the plates and cutleries so that they dry up quick enough.

• I get to have heart to heart talk at home when my mom/brother would help to dry the plates.

• I get to digest the food while standing up after dinner.

• I love the look of a shiny car after a good wash.

Now, I don't regret sharing this in case you take this task away from me the next time we have cooking sessions at your homes.

Moon Living Life

Moon Living Life

Hello Moon,You're like my Life
Stars amidst,distant or close by,
People come and go around me,likewise,
Occasional distinct, obscure at times.

Rough surface, hostile atmosphere,
Almost equivalent to my dilemma and fear,
Afar we see, You're smooth and dear,
Learn to apply that, not a single drop of tear.

You're round,You're a circle,
Close resemblance to our life's cycle,
Neverending routine,triggers temper,
Illuminating the night, why never you grumble?

Your appearance never after dawn,
Success and glory we thought we own,
Brightly contrasts,soon overshadowed,
Never eternal,prepare to let go

How proud You beam, when round and full,
Blessed with normal,we're never thankful,
Cresent you soon become,luminous still,
Learning from you,all shortcomings are beautiful.

The Bionic Woman

The Bionic Woman
Lindsay Wagner is Jaime Sommers
I'm not sure anyone of you remembers, probably if you're around my age, you'll know this television series in the 70s which used to be my favourite.

She was my heroin, my idol, my fantasy. Apart from the series Remington Steele by Pierce Brosnan, I will stay home after school just to catch this show.

Normally shown at 4pm, along with the Incredible Hulk, Six Million Dollar Man, shown on the weekdays, I remember sitting so close to the TV til my face was almost stuck to the screen when Lindsay Wagner, the Bionic Woman came on.

She's so cool, she can run like the wind, she can jump so high and she is so strong. One more thing, she has super hearing ability too. Everytime she does a stunt, you'll hear the familiar sound effect, "Jejingjingjinggggg" indicating that she's using her bionic powers.

Jamie Sommers using her super hearing power.(Top)

Bionic Woman and Six Million Dollar Man (Bottom)

I used to pretend I was The Bionic woman. I would try to jump from the top of my stairs, accompanied with my own sound effect, and as I landed on the floor and felt the pain on my knees, I would still feel good about myself. Anything macho I tried to do, the "Jejingjinggjinggg" sound effect would follow, as if it's some kind of magic spell that must be muttered in order to 'push the table', 'run upstairs' or 'carry my heavy school bag'. I would also pretend that the internal organs of mine were filled with robotic components and wires. So much for my fantasy. I'm just as human as any normal gal. Worse, a weak one also.

Now,the remake, Bionic Woman (2007) starring Michelle Ryan, a British Soap star will be showing in September on NBC. Check out the hot babe, she still can't beat my Lindsay Wagner lor. The one and only Jamie Sommers.

Extracted frm Wiki. History of The Bionic Woman

The Bionic Woman is a television series which spun off from The Six Million Dollar Man. It starred Lindsay Wagner as Jaime (sometimes, Jamie) Sommers, a tennis professional who was nearly killed in a sky diving accident, and was rebuilt by Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson) and Dr. Rudy Wells (Martin E. Brooks), who had also rebuilt The Six Million Dollar Man. As the result of her surgical implantation, Jaime Sommers had amplified hearing, a greatly strengthened right arm, and enhanced legs, enabling her to run faster than a speeding car.
The series ran on the American Broadcasting Company from 1976 to 1977 and on NBC from 1977 to 1978.

Bionic Woman - Bionic Beauty final scene

My heroin,my childhood fantasy.

You will never know - A poem (3)

Sometimes,I find that poetry expresses more than a thousand words. An outlet, A relief. When thoughts are put to words when words must not be said.

You will never know

It's been a while, since I don't know when,
The feelings surrounded me, can't even count one to ten,
Everytime you smile, sincere, cheeky or shy,
My heart goes to my throat, before I can ask myself why.

I love the way you talk, I love the way you joke,
The deep,soothing voice, the smiling eyes, the little cute nose,
I tried my best, not hanging on to any hope,
Told myself, be content, a friend like you,a pity to lose.

The more we get together, the more it's hard to control,
This overwhelming feeling, this fondness I grow,
Must never let you know, how you affect my soul,
Only person I can count on, the Love Cupid and his arrow.

Come Back To Me- A poem (2)

When things go wrong, they can only become worse.

When feelings are gone, they can never be reversed.

Sharing what I wrote before as I've been overwhelmed with the same frustration again.

I sure hope you all out there are in a much better place than me. Take care.

Come Back To Me

Where are the sparks,
Normally appear in your eyes?
Whenever laughter bursts,
To intentionally hide the lies.

Where are the dimples deep,
On both sides of the chubby cheeks?
The ones that often greet,
The jaded people on the street.

Is it possible that faith,
Could no longer be the test,
On why people endure life,
Which is an insufferable quest.

So tell me, dear, where?
Can I reach to you once again,
To let you know I can bear,
Definition of life called pain.

Though you think you've lost,
Things more than mentioned above,
Desperately want them back,
In reality, they've never even left.

Lost - A Poem (1)

Wrote a poem which depicts my feelings. Even if I'm lost, I wanna be lost thoroughly. The lost of mind can be a sad thing. However, the conscious state of mind can be a torture.

Lost

What is music without tune,
What is thirst without water,
Shut our eyes and open our senses,
To differentiate colour with grey,
To smell life's way.

Endless search,pursuing on,
keep winding up, at familiar spot,
Could the compass be missing,
Or the wind forgot to blow,
Direction to where I truly belong.

We all need a little bit of fuzz

My collection of soft toys are safely stored back home. I had none with me here and it could get a bit lonely at times despite having 3 pillows. Just when I was thinking how comforting it would feel if I had a soft toy to cuddle, TH surprised me with one when I stayed over two weeks ago!

What are best friends for exactly?

It's not only to read each others' mind easily but somehow, to be sensitive enough to each others' needs or lack of, to accept each others' flaws, to understand each others' aspirations and passions, to be familiar of each others' likes or dislikes, to be there for each others' rough patches, to simply be there, physically or not.

I named this greenie fur ball,my new, blessed friend, Miss Fuzzy Vert. Meaning Fuzzy Green (In French).

Hope each and everyone of us stays smiling like Miss Fuzzy Vert.

Thanks,TH. ;)

Happy Mothers' Day

Mommy dearest,
Got my card? Happy Moms' Day! Again, the same goes every year, I regret that I couldn't be home to celebrate with you but I'm sure you know that you don't need a special dedicated day to know that your children loves you. ;)

I know you're always busy at work. Thanks for spending time chatting on msn with me whenever you can. I know you're reading this too, so I thought I dedicate a post for you today.

How are you, Miiii? I know I ask you this questions every week when I call home but I know your reassuring positive answers may not be entirely honest. Maybe, deep down inside, you have things you want to tell me but never find the courage to. Or maybe you have questions clouding your mind and hope i can help you clear. No matter what, I'm here if you're ready to talk. We're always here for you if you're willing to share.

The few times wihich I thought of you specially includes the time when I eat your handmade cookies which you generously let me bring back with me to Singapore, the time when I have my dinner bought from hawker centers. The years of living away from home, I've learnt to appreciate every little things you've done for us. From waking me up every morning to the constant nagging just so I'm able to lead a good life to letting me rely you on almost everything despite being an adult. Thanks for spoiling me,Mommy.

Since young, you and Daddy have been 'designing' and preparing us for our future. I'm the eldest and the most rebellious one of all. I've always done the opposite of your wise advice and everytime I screw up, you always stand by me, providing support and love. I'm sorry for being such a hard headed girl, I'm sorry for not being able to fulfill your dreams and expectations, I'm sorry for not being a good enough daughter for you and Daddy.

Unfortunately,hehe,you're stuck with me lor. I'm going to cling on you forever, Mi. I love you so much. Enjoy your special day.

With love,

Yin.

Manhattan Cowboy by Susan Cagle

My Latest Song Addiction... I wanna make you mine.;)

Stay- Susan Cagle

Another cool song from Susan

Shakespeare

Another video of Susan Cagle

Introducing Susan Cagle

SUSAN CAGLE

Yes, you've heard and seen her in my last few YOUTUBE posts. My latest addiction. I keep playing her song, Manhattan Cowboy over and over again because I just couldn't get enough of it, even now, as I'm drafting this entry.

Introducing Susan Cagle, an incredible girl who turned famous overnight after being discovered playing her own music in the subway. She writes her own music, lyrics, play her own guitar, sings with her powerful, mind blowing voice and she's got this super beautiful smile.:) I'm melting.

I just love the humble performance at the subway full with people bustling about. Her live band, consists of her own sister and brother stops these busy, working folks with their music. Her songs are amazingly touching and cool at the same time. The entire album rocks!

Singer-songwriter Susan, 25, was brought up in a family of restrictive religious cult. Her parents were members of the Children of God new religious movement.

Extracted from Oprah's show.

"We had to do everything that they told us to do," she says. "We were only allowed to read the Bible or other religious publications that were written by the organization."After years of feeling like a prisoner in her own life, Susan says she escaped that world and started on a path of her own. "It was like, 'Oh my gosh, I've got these feelings inside me I've always felt, a hunger for knowledge, for the world,' and I was told it was wrong," she says.

"Once I started reading, it was like, 'Wow, I need to get out of this.'"Susan moved to New York City, where she took her love of singing to the streets. "Basically, the subway allowed me to connect with people. In the subways I wasn't alone," she says. "I realized, looking around at all the people rushing by me, that everybody has their own story. … It made me realize that, wow, I don't have to use my background as an excuse to not do anything with my life."

Check it out, ppl, you won't regret it.

For more of her songs, visit http://www.myspace.com/susancagle. Check out her song for Oprah, named Dear Oprah. http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=105233

Visit her official website for more info.http://susancagle.com/

Dreading the encounter

Tomorrow is the day. Since the horrible argument, I have a face to face meeting with this unreasonable customer tomorrow at their place. What could be worse? We are attending a losing battle. Why? See below.

1. It's going to be held at their territory.

2. They are the customer. (and they're not always right)

3. The team I'm bringing consists of nice, soft spoken pushovers. (except me, who often ends up in hot debates)

4. They are the customer. (arggh...so wat?)

5. They are our customer. (why is life so unfair?)

I already planned to bring some back up. My Business Unit manager. She's one manager I respect and look up to as she has the negotiation skill of a politician. She's young, she's pretty, she's cool!. She agreed to join us tomorrow. Fingers crossed, all should go well. I shall try my best not to look at that damn guy's face. Those who know me well, know that Val either loves them or the extreme other way around. This guy is definitely staying in the extreme other side.

GOod luck to me...and my team.

Family Values

I watch movies and series for lessons. Every story, every character has a point in the plot. I've been watching Heart of Greed and the latest episode from Hong Kong is episode 18 out of 40. The 'perfect', happy family is starting to show some flaws. I've concluded that there are 3 main things I consider as poison in any family, in any relationship, in life.

1. Greed (Discontentment)
2. Jealousy
3. Money

In every family, you would think that having lots of money, wealth and prosperity would be the sole pillar to support it. As many like to put it, Money Talks! Yes, many poor families have their own financial woes that they had to fight through in order to survive. Wealthy families, despite having the wealth, there are bound to be some with greed to have more. The wealth is not enough. The heart is not content. They don't see that they had it all, they only see that they want more. They want to maintain and improve their status. No matter how happy a family is, when Money is involved, greed and jealousy take over and there will be no room for happiness.

I've personally met simple, poor families surviving daily struggles as one. The unity, the humble sense of worth, the teamwork, the contentment awed me so much that I wish I would never be rich in future. My wishes are simple. I wish my family to be content with what we have. I wish my family to hold hands and face every obstacle as a team. I don't want money to be the trigger point of any argument. I wish everyone to be happy for everyone without any slight jealousy in them. This is the perfect family in my eyes. Simple remedy for the perfect family to be happy.

It is possible.

It is the foundation for a successful country which leads us to a better world to live in.

Treasure first yourself, then your family, next, your friends and not forgetting, your enemies.

Elva 蕭亞軒 Confession-表白 mv

Confession, 表白

表白
Artist: 萧亚轩 Elva Hsiao
我一直很有自信, 平常不怕说出口
但在你身边时候, 突然感觉好害羞
(ahem) u make me so shy, everytime u walk by,
怎么我会变这样, 身体不听我的
从没有过这感觉, 情绪失去控制
dont know what u do to me
i just know it feels right,
never felt this way like i'm outta control
不知道, 不知道, 为什么, 对你说, 喜欢你
说不出口, 好想跟你表白
好想跟你表白......
为什么, 为什么, 不知道, 怎么说,
喜欢你, 说不出口,
好想跟你表白......

and this is where it begins, a silly song but says it all.Doesn't it?

Main Entry: confession Part of Speech: noun Definition: admittance Synonyms: acknowledgment, admission, affirmation, allowance, assenting, assertion, avowal, concession, declaration, disclosing, disclosure, divulgence, enumeration, expose, exposure, narration, owning up, proclamation, profession, publication, recitation, relation, revealing, revelation, song*, squawk*, squeal*, statement, story, telling, unbosoming, utterance, vent

Antonyms: denial, disavowal, refutation

My definition of confession definitely includes admittance of certain truth or honesty and naive silliness, narration of foolish statements or owning up to things you shouldn't own up to. Not to mention disclosing a statement or exposure and revealing complete rubbish. At least it is to some people. Nonsense utterance and proclamation which is indeed a recitation of self humiliation.

The antonym of confession is denial. Which I think I would choose to be in from now on.

What I Truly Saw

Once, I was sitting alone at one of the Mc D branches in Chinatown and this was the scene in front of me. Using my ever faithful camera phone, I captured this. I saw something beautifully rare here. Maybe you can try to guess what I was looking at.

You would think I was focusing on the good looking guy (he's mixed blood) on the right or the gal on the left. However, I wasn't. It was this old couple I was observing.

If I were Mc D's marketing ad person, I would be proud to show this off to show the diversity of age group dining in there. I'm not showing this off for Mc D. I would love to show you photos of old couples holding hands walking down the street in Chinatown or by the lake. However, it's a rare thing to see an old couple, without grandkids, sitting on the high chairs, actually eating french fries!

Not because they were accomodating their young family members but because they both actually enjoy fast food together as a couple. I noticed the old man was having trouble chewing, perhaps his teeth were not that strong anymore. With his shaky hand, he reached for the fries, piece by piece and put them in his mouth. He was truly enjoying them with his wife.

Companionship is more precious than time. Treasure it.