...if the only reason that our conversation was about your work and nothing else, is because you are trying to impress me.
...if the only reason that you always turn up, is because of me.
...if the only reason that you want to meet me again, is because you want to see me.
...if this daydream continues, and pretends itself to be like reality...
It would be so nice...
But reality bites... and the daydream awakens.
It is not me. And it is not you.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
害怕受伤
十月过去了。
不是没有事情发生，而是太精彩了，来不及写下来。
October is a month of decisions.
决定必须离开，还是留下来。
决定了离开，又要决定往哪里去。
结果在新旧之间选择了逃避。
有点象分手的过程。
在做出抉择之前，花了很多时间，举棋不定。
但我知道，决定之后，是谁也改不了我的心意。
因为害怕受伤，而不想做出选择。
因为害怕受伤，而不想百分百投入。
人老了，不能象当年一样年少轻狂。
已经没有nothing to lose的筹码了。
只能孤注一掷，怎么能掉以轻心？
但我知道，决定之后，是谁也改不了我的心意。
不是没有事情发生，而是太精彩了，来不及写下来。
October is a month of decisions.
决定必须离开，还是留下来。
决定了离开，又要决定往哪里去。
结果在新旧之间选择了逃避。
有点象分手的过程。
在做出抉择之前，花了很多时间，举棋不定。
但我知道，决定之后，是谁也改不了我的心意。
因为害怕受伤，而不想做出选择。
因为害怕受伤，而不想百分百投入。
人老了，不能象当年一样年少轻狂。
已经没有nothing to lose的筹码了。
只能孤注一掷，怎么能掉以轻心？
但我知道，决定之后，是谁也改不了我的心意。
Saturday, September 27, 2008
悲观
每一次热闹之后，总觉得很寂寞。
没有人分享快乐，快乐也会悲伤。
一个人孤独惯了，能容忍两个人的空间吗？
When you are out of the game for too long... the same rules no longer apply.
或许，要习惯，孤独一生。
没有人分享快乐，快乐也会悲伤。
一个人孤独惯了，能容忍两个人的空间吗？
When you are out of the game for too long... the same rules no longer apply.
或许，要习惯，孤独一生。
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Lasik!
Yes, I was Lasiked on 4th Sep 2008, and of course I must blog about it!
I'm the lazy, ai swee mai mia person. I'd rather be dead than caught with my glasses on, so I'd wear my lenses for long hours (and very proud to say they're the extended wear type). I'd forget to take off my lenses sometimes before sleeping. God has been merciful that I never had eye infection so far. But I shouldn't always depend on that.
The desire to have my eyes lasiked started one or two years ago. The reason for the delay?
1. SNEC was closed last Apr/ May due to some infection cases
2. Changed jobs last Sep, which means not so nice to take leave.
3. Tricky family situation since May.
4. July my colleague was on leave, in August there were just too many activities (team building and futsal!) to give a miss.
But I didn't want another quarter closing with super dry eyes by midnight... So it was decided. I want to do it in early September.
Well, if I'd tell you God sent me the clinic, would you believe it?
I didn't really research much to know which doctor is good, or have many good doctor recommendations. I just prayed what I wanted, and it got answered. :)
So here are my criteria:
1. The operation has to fit my schedule.
1st week of Sep. No compromise. So SNEC and TTSH out. Despite great cost savings!
2. No horror stories.
Obvious, right? And I am not convinced at all by friends who told me it was ok with horror story plagued clinic. Even though they have done it themselves.
3. As few ugly specs day as possible.
Refer to ai swee mai mia.
4. A suitable operation for me and quick recovery time.
Quarter closing month... want to reduce downtime to as little as possible.
5. Near home.
To save transportation (aka taxi) costs.
6. Reputable doctor
I thought I'd settled on Shinagawa, because they're too new to have any bad publicity and was offering good rates. And follow ups even in Japan in case I do ever move back there again (what was I thinking?). BUT a friend who did hers there told me they only offered one kind of Lasik (Intralase). Which means if at the pre assessment I am deemed unsuitable for Intralase, I got to go find another clinic. Gasp!!! I couldn't imagine having to wear glasses for more days!
Well, anyway, strange as it may sound, somehow I couldn't find the number when I made up my mind to call them.
Then I spotted a flyer which which was sent to our postbox.
It's about Eagle Eye Centre @ Mt Alvernia, which is a hill and a road away. Actually, I've never heard of this place. Well, not that I've really done much research with the lasik clinics.
What caught my eye was they had Isaiah 40:31 printed on the card. Since Christian cannot be that bad right? And I'll always have God as a backing if any thing happens. :P
So did a little surfing, seems like Dr Julian Theng is well trusted and famous. (In actual fact he IS, which I found out later.) So I called, and only to have added bonus to know that they can do assessment and lasik on the SAME day.
So, I fixed the dates for operation. Just that I always have this problem when people ask me how much, I'd tell them I don't know. It could range from $200 (if I am deemed unsuitable for Lasik) or $3200. And I know God was really blessing me, because as I told my friends where I was going, the response was the doctor is good, you're in safe hands, you've chosen the right clinic... and no horror stories. :) So people do know this clinic and the doctor!
So I endured 5 days of glasses on my nose, and I went for an eye check up in the morning of Operation Day.
I could never tell if the green appeared clearer or the red. Or whether or not I could read the last line. As it turns out, even though my contact lens were 650 (L) and 575 (R), I was only a 400plus person! The opticians I've been going to actually increased my degree to compensate for my astigmatism! So people, please go to a proper optometrist to check your eyes!
But poor me was so worried I had to call Shandy, the optician @ Eagle after my assessment to have confirmation and assurance that I am indeed a 400plus. And she was kind enough to do another check for me before my operation to confirm my degree and let me go with a peaceful mind.
I chose the Bladeless Wavefront Optimised Lasik. I could have done with Epilasik, which does not involve a flap and thus less risky. BUT the recovery process is slow, 2 weeks! No way!
So it was $3200... well spent. Dr Julian is very reassuring. He will tell you what is going to happen throughout the whole procedure, good for curious people like me.
And now, after the operation, I can see without aids. :) And not much discomfort.
What fascinated me in EEC:
1. The sensor operated rubbish bin.
2. Optical illusion book they have on the tables.
3. The clock with the Eagle logo.
4. Ok, something related to Lasik. The curtain to the operation room can be raised and you can watch a live operation in process, if the timing is right!
And finally, giving thanks to God, who knowing I was too lazy to read up that much on lasik, sent me a good doctor and good clinic with good timing, so that I could procrastinate no longer in giving my eyes and myself some good quality life!
I'm the lazy, ai swee mai mia person. I'd rather be dead than caught with my glasses on, so I'd wear my lenses for long hours (and very proud to say they're the extended wear type). I'd forget to take off my lenses sometimes before sleeping. God has been merciful that I never had eye infection so far. But I shouldn't always depend on that.
The desire to have my eyes lasiked started one or two years ago. The reason for the delay?
1. SNEC was closed last Apr/ May due to some infection cases
2. Changed jobs last Sep, which means not so nice to take leave.
3. Tricky family situation since May.
4. July my colleague was on leave, in August there were just too many activities (team building and futsal!) to give a miss.
But I didn't want another quarter closing with super dry eyes by midnight... So it was decided. I want to do it in early September.
Well, if I'd tell you God sent me the clinic, would you believe it?
I didn't really research much to know which doctor is good, or have many good doctor recommendations. I just prayed what I wanted, and it got answered. :)
So here are my criteria:
1. The operation has to fit my schedule.
1st week of Sep. No compromise. So SNEC and TTSH out. Despite great cost savings!
2. No horror stories.
Obvious, right? And I am not convinced at all by friends who told me it was ok with horror story plagued clinic. Even though they have done it themselves.
3. As few ugly specs day as possible.
Refer to ai swee mai mia.
4. A suitable operation for me and quick recovery time.
Quarter closing month... want to reduce downtime to as little as possible.
5. Near home.
To save transportation (aka taxi) costs.
6. Reputable doctor
I thought I'd settled on Shinagawa, because they're too new to have any bad publicity and was offering good rates. And follow ups even in Japan in case I do ever move back there again (what was I thinking?). BUT a friend who did hers there told me they only offered one kind of Lasik (Intralase). Which means if at the pre assessment I am deemed unsuitable for Intralase, I got to go find another clinic. Gasp!!! I couldn't imagine having to wear glasses for more days!
Well, anyway, strange as it may sound, somehow I couldn't find the number when I made up my mind to call them.
Then I spotted a flyer which which was sent to our postbox.
It's about Eagle Eye Centre @ Mt Alvernia, which is a hill and a road away. Actually, I've never heard of this place. Well, not that I've really done much research with the lasik clinics.
What caught my eye was they had Isaiah 40:31 printed on the card. Since Christian cannot be that bad right? And I'll always have God as a backing if any thing happens. :P
So did a little surfing, seems like Dr Julian Theng is well trusted and famous. (In actual fact he IS, which I found out later.) So I called, and only to have added bonus to know that they can do assessment and lasik on the SAME day.
So, I fixed the dates for operation. Just that I always have this problem when people ask me how much, I'd tell them I don't know. It could range from $200 (if I am deemed unsuitable for Lasik) or $3200. And I know God was really blessing me, because as I told my friends where I was going, the response was the doctor is good, you're in safe hands, you've chosen the right clinic... and no horror stories. :) So people do know this clinic and the doctor!
So I endured 5 days of glasses on my nose, and I went for an eye check up in the morning of Operation Day.
I could never tell if the green appeared clearer or the red. Or whether or not I could read the last line. As it turns out, even though my contact lens were 650 (L) and 575 (R), I was only a 400plus person! The opticians I've been going to actually increased my degree to compensate for my astigmatism! So people, please go to a proper optometrist to check your eyes!
But poor me was so worried I had to call Shandy, the optician @ Eagle after my assessment to have confirmation and assurance that I am indeed a 400plus. And she was kind enough to do another check for me before my operation to confirm my degree and let me go with a peaceful mind.
I chose the Bladeless Wavefront Optimised Lasik. I could have done with Epilasik, which does not involve a flap and thus less risky. BUT the recovery process is slow, 2 weeks! No way!
So it was $3200... well spent. Dr Julian is very reassuring. He will tell you what is going to happen throughout the whole procedure, good for curious people like me.
And now, after the operation, I can see without aids. :) And not much discomfort.
What fascinated me in EEC:
1. The sensor operated rubbish bin.
2. Optical illusion book they have on the tables.
3. The clock with the Eagle logo.
4. Ok, something related to Lasik. The curtain to the operation room can be raised and you can watch a live operation in process, if the timing is right!
And finally, giving thanks to God, who knowing I was too lazy to read up that much on lasik, sent me a good doctor and good clinic with good timing, so that I could procrastinate no longer in giving my eyes and myself some good quality life!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
忙碌的八月
每年八月，都很热闹。
今年的八月，忙什么？
忙突发事件。
虽然没有前几个月的手忙脚乱，但也体会到什么是身心疲累。
忙庆生。
感谢公司里的同事，好友，为我大费周章，让我忙里偷得一日闲。
让我暂时忘了忧愁。
忙画展。
拙作有机会出头了！！
很多人都说有日本风格。（？？）
潜意识？我也不知道。
忙踢球。
与几个部门同事组了球队参加公司大赛。
没有踢球经验的我们真的以黑马姿势赢得女子组冠军。
感谢大家让我当队长，让我过了一下瘾。
这个八月就忙忙碌碌地过去了。
为什么没照片？
我还不是很会放照片上blogspot.
It doesn't seem to allow you to format or place the pics into the positions I want.
Joyfuljazzymum or Brightsong, 能教教我吗？
今年的八月，忙什么？
忙突发事件。
虽然没有前几个月的手忙脚乱，但也体会到什么是身心疲累。
忙庆生。
感谢公司里的同事，好友，为我大费周章，让我忙里偷得一日闲。
让我暂时忘了忧愁。
忙画展。
拙作有机会出头了！！
很多人都说有日本风格。（？？）
潜意识？我也不知道。
忙踢球。
与几个部门同事组了球队参加公司大赛。
没有踢球经验的我们真的以黑马姿势赢得女子组冠军。
感谢大家让我当队长，让我过了一下瘾。
这个八月就忙忙碌碌地过去了。
为什么没照片？
我还不是很会放照片上blogspot.
It doesn't seem to allow you to format or place the pics into the positions I want.
Joyfuljazzymum or Brightsong, 能教教我吗？
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Thou Shalt Not...
1。不可以吃巧克力。
2。不可以吃花生或豆类。
3。不可以吃榴莲。
4。不可以吃乳制品。
5。不可以喝冷饮。
6。不可以吃橙。
咳了整一个月，再看医生时，被诊断是急性气管炎。炎性症状已经好转，所以无须抗生素。
医生也发了以上6大禁令。不可以吃的，都是最爱。
趁机减肥？随缘吧。
2。不可以吃花生或豆类。
3。不可以吃榴莲。
4。不可以吃乳制品。
5。不可以喝冷饮。
6。不可以吃橙。
咳了整一个月，再看医生时，被诊断是急性气管炎。炎性症状已经好转，所以无须抗生素。
医生也发了以上6大禁令。不可以吃的，都是最爱。
趁机减肥？随缘吧。
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
我的五大奢侈计划。
最近身心非常疲劳。好想宠宠自己！
或许突发事件前，会毫不犹豫。
可是现在，须要踏实些。
若能奢侈一下，我会做什么呢？
1。吃一餐好的日本料理。入口即化的生鱼片，爽脆的天妇罗，精致的送酒小菜。
2。到马尔代夫度假，享受水连天天连水的景色，感受造物主给于的大自然，沉浸在没有纷纷扰扰的世界，好好休息。
3。在夕阳时刻乘搭观景轮。观看落日时天空精彩灿烂的颜色。
4。 包下酒店套房，一边喝香槟，一边看烟花。左右都看不到人，仿佛烟花就是为我一个人而开的。
5。回去日本老家，和茶道师傅学茶艺。直到学成归来。
以上五大计划，以金钱来衡量，并不难实现。
但奢侈的，不是金钱。
是时间。
是心思。
是能在一起。
甚至有时间，有心思，就是不愿一个人。
或许突发事件前，会毫不犹豫。
可是现在，须要踏实些。
若能奢侈一下，我会做什么呢？
1。吃一餐好的日本料理。入口即化的生鱼片，爽脆的天妇罗，精致的送酒小菜。
2。到马尔代夫度假，享受水连天天连水的景色，感受造物主给于的大自然，沉浸在没有纷纷扰扰的世界，好好休息。
3。在夕阳时刻乘搭观景轮。观看落日时天空精彩灿烂的颜色。
4。 包下酒店套房，一边喝香槟，一边看烟花。左右都看不到人，仿佛烟花就是为我一个人而开的。
5。回去日本老家，和茶道师傅学茶艺。直到学成归来。
以上五大计划，以金钱来衡量，并不难实现。
但奢侈的，不是金钱。
是时间。
是心思。
是能在一起。
甚至有时间，有心思，就是不愿一个人。
Saturday, July 5, 2008
数独
数独，就是那个九宫格的数字游戏。
几年前在日本时，就开始玩了。他们把它他叫做Number play.
利用逻辑把一个一个数字填好。在同一行，同一个格子里不能有重复的数字出现。
去年新加坡开始举行大赛。虽然入围了，但因有事，无法参与。
今年也入围了，因为已经普遍了一年，高手云集。当然进不了大决赛。
可是在比赛时，发现自己速度非常慢。
一直有几个数字无法填进去。
一直相信逻辑，觉得每一个决定，应该是正确的。
无法填进去时，感到懊恼。
最后随便一拼，填了一个可能的数字，居然让我完成了。
开始我以为数独很适合我。独一无二的解答，靠着逻辑的玩法。
直到那天发现，原来数独也需要一点guessing.
我不是一个喜欢太多选择的人。
我不是一个喜欢太多用猜来解答问题的人。
我不能接受maybe. It's either a yes or no.
もし、あなたに聞かれたら、心が「はい」と言っても、口は「いいえ」で答える。
でも、そんな状況はまず、起こらないはずだ。
だから、お互いに安心してね。
几年前在日本时，就开始玩了。他们把它他叫做Number play.
利用逻辑把一个一个数字填好。在同一行，同一个格子里不能有重复的数字出现。
去年新加坡开始举行大赛。虽然入围了，但因有事，无法参与。
今年也入围了，因为已经普遍了一年，高手云集。当然进不了大决赛。
可是在比赛时，发现自己速度非常慢。
一直有几个数字无法填进去。
一直相信逻辑，觉得每一个决定，应该是正确的。
无法填进去时，感到懊恼。
最后随便一拼，填了一个可能的数字，居然让我完成了。
开始我以为数独很适合我。独一无二的解答，靠着逻辑的玩法。
直到那天发现，原来数独也需要一点guessing.
我不是一个喜欢太多选择的人。
我不是一个喜欢太多用猜来解答问题的人。
我不能接受maybe. It's either a yes or no.
もし、あなたに聞かれたら、心が「はい」と言っても、口は「いいえ」で答える。
でも、そんな状況はまず、起こらないはずだ。
だから、お互いに安心してね。
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Save the Date!
在病得头昏脑胀，咳得上气不接下气时，创意来了。
收到很美的一张传单。是邀请做免费Spa的。当然附带条件一大堆啦。
不过传单很美，所以我就...
我的ATC完成了！
我还是不会把Landscape换成Portrait. 你们就歪着头，欣赏我的佳作吧！
Save the Date：应该是指把那几个日子留住来Spa.
还是对象太糟了，省下来别去约会？
又或是小鸟来了，肚子饿了，救救仅剩的红枣？
哈哈！
收到很美的一张传单。是邀请做免费Spa的。当然附带条件一大堆啦。
不过传单很美，所以我就...
我还是不会把Landscape换成Portrait. 你们就歪着头，欣赏我的佳作吧！
Save the Date：应该是指把那几个日子留住来Spa.
还是对象太糟了，省下来别去约会？
又或是小鸟来了，肚子饿了，救救仅剩的红枣？
哈哈！
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Expiry Date 賞味期限 有效期限
也有另一个名称：Best Before...
（于此日之前为最佳）
以前家境没那么好。
有人在过年时，送了一盒Van Houten巧克力。
就是有葡萄干，杏仁，外面包了巧克力的那种。
当时，这是一盒Luxury good。
妈妈为了不让家里的4个小孩一次就把巧克力吃完，
就把它藏进冰箱的某个角落。
日子一久，大家都把巧克力忘记。
直到有一天，妈妈收拾冰箱，发现了封藏已久的巧克力。
当她打算拿来分给孩子们吃食时，却发现发霉了。
有效日期，已经过了半年。
她的痛惜，孩子们的错愕。
当时，我还很小吧，对这件事没印象。
是姐姐告诉我的。
好的东西，要在它仅有的生命里，好好珍惜。
珍惜，并不一定要把它尘封在记忆里。
（于此日之前为最佳）
以前家境没那么好。
有人在过年时，送了一盒Van Houten巧克力。
就是有葡萄干，杏仁，外面包了巧克力的那种。
当时，这是一盒Luxury good。
妈妈为了不让家里的4个小孩一次就把巧克力吃完，
就把它藏进冰箱的某个角落。
日子一久，大家都把巧克力忘记。
直到有一天，妈妈收拾冰箱，发现了封藏已久的巧克力。
当她打算拿来分给孩子们吃食时，却发现发霉了。
有效日期，已经过了半年。
她的痛惜，孩子们的错愕。
当时，我还很小吧，对这件事没印象。
是姐姐告诉我的。
好的东西，要在它仅有的生命里，好好珍惜。
珍惜，并不一定要把它尘封在记忆里。
Saturday, May 10, 2008
By popular demand... 循众要求
把拙作刊登后，很多人都问我，那间店在哪里。
可能我之前的link不够明显，所以再写一次。
Pauseability网址：http://www.pauseability.com.sg/
部落格：http://pauseability.blogspot.com/
这一期可以看到我的作品。
哈哈！
我喜欢黄色。
手表：最近买的Digital表。纯粹为了跑步计时。简单的数字显示，有时我反而看不懂。Analog is still best...
钱包：因为想一眼望进皮包里，就能找得到它。你有试过看不到钱包，心跳拍的感觉吗？
笔记本(Journal)：黑色和黄色的线条，最配。制作简单可是成品华丽。中间那张卡也是自己做的，因为是ATC尺寸，可以随时替换成自己心仪的ATC设计。All these made possible @ Pauseability.
你也可以选择自己喜欢的颜色，式样，设计。
有空去作作。你也能得到无比乐趣。
P.S. 我真的不是一个很会画东西的人。
把小熊画成小狗。
把日本雪糕画成大便。
把圆圆的西瓜画成扁扁的。
直线用尺，也会画歪。(- -|||)
不是谦虚，也不是炫耀。
而是惊讶，惊叹，惊奇，惊喜。
所以更要宣明：If I can do it, you definitely can do better!
可能我之前的link不够明显，所以再写一次。
Pauseability网址：http://www.pauseability.com.sg/
部落格：http://pauseability.blogspot.com/
这一期可以看到我的作品。
哈哈！
我喜欢黄色。手表：最近买的Digital表。纯粹为了跑步计时。简单的数字显示，有时我反而看不懂。Analog is still best...
钱包：因为想一眼望进皮包里，就能找得到它。你有试过看不到钱包，心跳拍的感觉吗？
笔记本(Journal)：黑色和黄色的线条，最配。制作简单可是成品华丽。中间那张卡也是自己做的，因为是ATC尺寸，可以随时替换成自己心仪的ATC设计。All these made possible @ Pauseability.
你也可以选择自己喜欢的颜色，式样，设计。
有空去作作。你也能得到无比乐趣。
P.S. 我真的不是一个很会画东西的人。
把小熊画成小狗。
把日本雪糕画成大便。
把圆圆的西瓜画成扁扁的。
直线用尺，也会画歪。(- -|||)
不是谦虚，也不是炫耀。
而是惊讶，惊叹，惊奇，惊喜。
所以更要宣明：If I can do it, you definitely can do better!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Today is arty-day!
今天感觉到自己的艺术细胞，活跃了。先是在公司，学插了一盆母亲节的花。
还像样吧？
接着，晚上出席了Artist Trading Card交流会。
只完成了一张准备交换的作品。
黑色的虫子，把绿色移掉，变成了甲虫。
单纯的颜色把戏。
虫子是黑的，还是红的？
那要看你戴了什么颜色的眼镜去看。
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Joy...
这是我的第4张作品。
每画完一张，就让我乐了大半天。
这种喜悦，掺杂了惊喜，满足与成就。
可想而知，神在创造了万物之后所得到的喜悦是那么得大。
"God saw all that he had made, and it was very good."
而你我，就是那very good的其中之一。
So blessed...
Saturday, May 3, 2008
素手～
最近发现了一间有趣的小店，乘着假日，进去逛了一会儿。
为忙碌的都市人制造的憩息空间，好让大家发挥创意。Pauseability就这样诞生了。
结果就上了一堂课。结果就制造了这三张“杰作”。
连我也不敢相信，完成品竟然很好看！
老妈子看了，竟以为是印上去的图案。No, 是我一笔一线画上去的。厉害吧？
尺寸是公式ATC。若有人喜欢，而我又舍得割爱，可以拿来交换别人独一无二的创作。
用freehand, 画的时候乐，看的时候也乐。
This is indeed 素手乐！
P.S. Let me know if you are interested to visit the shop and need a kaki. I'm most willing to join you.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Blogreading for Dummies
Rule #1: Blogs are for reading
Only for reading, not for reciting. If the writer wants the blog to be broadcasted, she/ he would have done a podcast instead. If you would like to tell others about an entry of someone's blog you have just read, it would be nice to send them the link to the blog, rather than reading out the entry.
Rule #2: Read the whole entry, not part of it.
As with all other writings, it is only polite that all of the author's intention is fully represented, and do not just read part of the entry and use those words against the author.
Rule #3: If you do not understand the entry, it means you are NOT the target audience.
Some entries are the author's personal experiences, which only a selected few may have the same understanding. Do not say the author is boring. Some entries may be written in a language you do not understand. But that does not mean the rest of the world does not understand. Face the fact, the entry is not written for you.
Rule #4: Do not ask the author the obvious.
If the entry is written in a language you do not understand, do not ask:"What did you write about?" "Did you write something bad about me, that's why you wrote in xxx language?" The answer is, "It's none of your concern." for the first question and "Yes." for the second.
I have another one. "Is this entry 'Blogreading for Dummies' written for me? And are you implying that I am a dummy?" Yes. But, you are only one if you ask the above questions.
Rule #5: Leave nice comments.
Comments are an indication that the author's entry is read and appreciated. However, the keyword here is 'nice'. If you do not agree with what the author says, and cannot write anything good, just shut up. This is the author's blog and she is entitled to his or her view. And, do not leave any comments if you can't follow Rules #2, #3, and #4.
I may add some more rules, but in the meanwhile, happy reading my blog. ;)
Author's comments: Yes, this is suppose to be a non English blog, but I have my reasons for contaminating my blog with this entry. Also for those who are curious about my English blog, this is how I write.
Only for reading, not for reciting. If the writer wants the blog to be broadcasted, she/ he would have done a podcast instead. If you would like to tell others about an entry of someone's blog you have just read, it would be nice to send them the link to the blog, rather than reading out the entry.
Rule #2: Read the whole entry, not part of it.
As with all other writings, it is only polite that all of the author's intention is fully represented, and do not just read part of the entry and use those words against the author.
Rule #3: If you do not understand the entry, it means you are NOT the target audience.
Some entries are the author's personal experiences, which only a selected few may have the same understanding. Do not say the author is boring. Some entries may be written in a language you do not understand. But that does not mean the rest of the world does not understand. Face the fact, the entry is not written for you.
Rule #4: Do not ask the author the obvious.
If the entry is written in a language you do not understand, do not ask:"What did you write about?" "Did you write something bad about me, that's why you wrote in xxx language?" The answer is, "It's none of your concern." for the first question and "Yes." for the second.
I have another one. "Is this entry 'Blogreading for Dummies' written for me? And are you implying that I am a dummy?" Yes. But, you are only one if you ask the above questions.
Rule #5: Leave nice comments.
Comments are an indication that the author's entry is read and appreciated. However, the keyword here is 'nice'. If you do not agree with what the author says, and cannot write anything good, just shut up. This is the author's blog and she is entitled to his or her view. And, do not leave any comments if you can't follow Rules #2, #3, and #4.
I may add some more rules, but in the meanwhile, happy reading my blog. ;)
Author's comments: Yes, this is suppose to be a non English blog, but I have my reasons for contaminating my blog with this entry. Also for those who are curious about my English blog, this is how I write.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Blackout and Wine
那天在公司，可能因为短路吧，灯突然灭了。
大家都笑说manager没缴电费。
慢慢，大家都习惯在灯光不足的环境下工作。
电源恢复时，竟觉得灯光太强了。
还有人说是刚才的半黑暗状态比较好。
那天去Wine Appreciation Course。
自己觉得好喝的，顺喉的，竟是一杯oxidised wine!
可能平时喝得太杂了。
朋友曾说O型的人，是rubbish eater.
Have food will eat, have wine will drink.
(-__-;)
熟悉了黑暗，觉得光明刺眼。
熟悉了劣质，觉得优质难咽。
你要熟悉的，是什么？
大家都笑说manager没缴电费。
慢慢，大家都习惯在灯光不足的环境下工作。
电源恢复时，竟觉得灯光太强了。
还有人说是刚才的半黑暗状态比较好。
那天去Wine Appreciation Course。
自己觉得好喝的，顺喉的，竟是一杯oxidised wine!
可能平时喝得太杂了。
朋友曾说O型的人，是rubbish eater.
Have food will eat, have wine will drink.
(-__-;)
熟悉了黑暗，觉得光明刺眼。
熟悉了劣质，觉得优质难咽。
你要熟悉的，是什么？
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
5-7-5
今朝起きて
二日酔ちゃった君のせい
俳句（はいく）是日本的一种诗歌形式。字（音）数必须是5－7－5。学过文学的人都知道，字数越少，每个字所表达的，就得越精炼，难度也就越高了。
其实上面那段，多了一个音。昨晚在Maxwell Market吃饭时，Mr B酒瘾发作，就叫了啤酒。Despite being near so many pubs, we drank at Maxwell Market，很 uncle right? 只喝了一点，但睡眠不足，就宿醉了。今早抱着沉重的头，一时兴致来了，就写了上面那段，发SMS给的Mr B，and blame him for causing the hangover。
献丑之后，该让大家看大师之作。
俳句（はいく）是日本的一种诗歌形式。字（音）数必须是5－7－5。学过文学的人都知道，字数越少，每个字所表达的，就得越精炼，难度也就越高了。
其实上面那段，多了一个音。昨晚在Maxwell Market吃饭时，Mr B酒瘾发作，就叫了啤酒。Despite being near so many pubs, we drank at Maxwell Market，很 uncle right? 只喝了一点，但睡眠不足，就宿醉了。今早抱着沉重的头，一时兴致来了，就写了上面那段，发SMS给的Mr B，and blame him for causing the hangover。
献丑之后，该让大家看大师之作。
古池や ふるいけや
蛙飛び込む かわずとびこむ
水の音 みずのおと
ー松尾芭蕉
有声有色，有静有动。望尘莫及。
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Part 2 - 素
日语［素人］，しろうと，就是amateur的意思。
我喜欢打球，但打得不好。
我喜欢跑步，但跑得不快。
天生就是缺乏运动细胞。
教练说， I have no hand-eye coordination
所以不讲求胜利。（反正都不会赢！）
所以只在乎过程。（我的阿Q精神。）
享受打球时和朋友在一起的时光，
享受跑步时能独自思想的空间。
享受流汗带来的 detox feeling。
做素人，也是一种乐趣。
我喜欢打球，但打得不好。
我喜欢跑步，但跑得不快。
天生就是缺乏运动细胞。
教练说， I have no hand-eye coordination
所以不讲求胜利。（反正都不会赢！）
所以只在乎过程。（我的阿Q精神。）
享受打球时和朋友在一起的时光，
享受跑步时能独自思想的空间。
享受流汗带来的 detox feeling。
做素人，也是一种乐趣。
Friday, April 11, 2008
创刊号－素手乐
欢迎光临。
其实，好久以前，就想用要有一个用中文或日文写的部落格。
在自己的英文blog写满方块字，太对不起我的读者了。
想着想着，就开始找合适的名字。
找着找着，就想起了“素手乐。”
那年在日本，朋友试着把我的名字Stephanie汉字化。
Stephanie becomes Sutefani in romaji.
Su->音读 ->素
Te->训读->手
Fani -> Funny -> 乐
Stephanie -> Sutefani -> 素手乐
素手，又解为洁白的手。多形容女子之手。
洁白的手，应该是clean hands.
诗篇24章3－6节：
Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ?
Who may stand in his holy place?
1. ascend the hill of the Lord
2. stand in his holy place
3. receive blessings from the Lord
4. receive vindication from God His Saviour.
素手者，岂能不乐呼？
其实，好久以前，就想用要有一个用中文或日文写的部落格。
在自己的英文blog写满方块字，太对不起我的读者了。
想着想着，就开始找合适的名字。
找着找着，就想起了“素手乐。”
那年在日本，朋友试着把我的名字Stephanie汉字化。
Stephanie becomes Sutefani in romaji.
Su->音读 ->素
Te->训读->手
Fani -> Funny -> 乐
Stephanie -> Sutefani -> 素手乐
素手，又解为洁白的手。多形容女子之手。
洁白的手，应该是clean hands.
诗篇24章3－6节：
Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ?
Who may stand in his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to an idol
or swear by what is false.
He will receive blessing from the LORD
and vindication from God his Savior.
1. ascend the hill of the Lord
2. stand in his holy place
3. receive blessings from the Lord
4. receive vindication from God His Saviour.
素手者，岂能不乐呼？
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