Er ge's Big Day on October 23, 2007

When I was in year 1, I went to Yunnan for Youth Expedition Programme (YEP) to do some community service. There I met lots of wonderful people and my "three ge ges" (elder brothers): Willie (da ge), Eddie (er ge) and David (san ge).

Eddie got married to his high school sweetheart on tuesday, 23rd October 2007 and I am so happy for him! I thought that very sweet because when I was little, I always thought I would marry the very first guy I fall in love with but I don't think that is going to be the case for me. Anyway, I decided to draw something for him...


Well, his bride was prettier and I was chagrined when mummy asked why the groom looked like Xianhong!!! During the dinner at Swissotel Clarke Quay, I met up with some of fellow YEP-ers and was specially pleased to meet up with Willie. He was the emcee for the night and was ever so funny! He told me he had to keep reminding himself not to confuse my name with the bride's, it would be terribly embarrassing if he did!

The night went on without a hitch. Eddie and Yuelian, the bride and groom, looked wonderful and happy (oops, no pictures of them here as they were too busy). I wish them a rich and fulfilling life together!

Down with flu

Felt funny Thursday night, worse on Friday and before I know it... wham! I have been struck down with flu! Been a little delirious with the fever, everything looked hazy (even the computer screen now, so if there are any errors, pahdun mi) and I had a real nightmare Saturday night, shan't talk about it.

I was just cleaning my Hammie's cage, the little one was starving and thirsty (i swear he eats his own weight in food per day!) and I thought how much simpler life would be if I could be happy just to eat, drink and sleep like him. To be satisfied easily and not be crushed by negative sensitivity.

Explanation: small actions by loved ones affect me so much more than strangers' large ones. When my parents raise their voice at me, I feel a stinging in my eyes; when a not-very-close teacher give me a tongue-lashing, I keep a mutinous silence.

Think this is best said by 2 characters near the end of Dragonlance Legends Volume III: Test of the Twins:
Tasslehoff Burrfoot asked, "It's hard -- caring -- isn't it, Caramon? It hurts sometimes."
Caramon Majere replied, "... It hurts a lot of the time. But the hurt is better than being empty inside."

Stories offer all sorts of knowledge if you just look for them. Reading is like travelling through different times, dimensions, people and places. Not only does one leaves behind troubles in reality, but also get inspired by heroic deeds and empathise with characters' losses.

Sorry, my mind is clouded with gloomy thoughts like a pond with the mud stirred up, hence this garbled post. A sick student with projects and exams looming ahead is not a happy one.

Spending time alone

Oops, I have put off updating my post exam travels for so long that I think it is best to do them after my exams. Anyway, I have been busy at school lately and I must say that this school term has been a rather unhappy time. Usually, no matter how hectic school is, I can find something about it to enjoy, but not this time. Perhaps it is my last year and I am discovering that I am not cut out for engineering... of all the times to discover this fact!

Well, to put my mind off such disturbing thoughts, I picked up beading/beadcraft/whatever-you-call-it. Here are some of my works!

I have also resumed painting, but being rusty from lack of practice, shall show here a piece I did some time back. The new one was too ugly, I shall practice more before putting up nicer ones!

I find that I like to make things. There is a sense of satifaction after the end and when I am absorbed in the task, there is a quiet joy. I find that I like the tranquility of being alone. When my parents were away in Hong Kong and I was alone at home, it felt really good to cook and wash for myself and prepare everything nicely for them when they come back. Of course I missed them but it was fun nevertheless.

Alone and glad