After a long week. Written by Julius. , Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:21 PM, in Labels: special

At last, I finally able to find time to sit and write my blog, I originally intended to write (as concern with several incidents happened this week) few days back, but unable with valid reasons. I think this would be a long, long post, so stay tune, grab a coffee or tea and read (pun intended, don’t take it seriously)

I will start off by talking about my hair style! I changed a new one; previously I have the same old spiky hair thing for like almost 4 years or 3 years, so eventually I tested a new hair style back in December, to see if I could actually avoid the same hair style, so, until last Sunday, I think I muster some courage and asked the hair stylish to cut it short and neat. They said I looked...like an innocent boy. You see, it’s BOY. But never mind, I’m content with this new style, should had cut it back then.
2010 certainly started with a bang; thus far I’m pleased with the beginning of the year. I actually did some unexpected things and tried out new stuffs. Not to forget, make more new friends, well, life suppose to be full of variety, yes?

Birthday, I actually told myself to celebrate everyone’s birthday in my college, as I don’t want them to be celebrating without our intake mate, the time 3 years may be long, but it will just end pretty fast in the blink of eye. So, we undertook a special mission on Tuesday. The mission consists of me, Siao Ying, Wai Keng and also Vatsela, after our lunch in the college’s lounge, rushed ourselves to Times Square, we began our search.

We scouted presents for Vivian and Kimberly (whose birthday is on 2nd of Feb, and we celebrated today and Kimberly’s on 27th). We went in to S&J, quite a good shop to look for gifts and so. Then we went to a shop full of Gundam, Yu-Gi-Oh cards and Cars, Wai Keng want to seek something there. We walked around for at least an hour until we made our mind to get the Mug with photos for them. BUT, we don’t have photos of the girls! So we ran around to look for a Cyber cafe, in which we succeed, and did whatever we could and save the pictures into Vatsela’s memory stick (her recorder), rushed back and chose the suitable mugs and key chain, we then went to Old Town for a break.

That was about 3pm, but we still haven’t found an appropriate restaurant for the Saturday’s celebration (today). On Wai Keng’s suggestion, we went to Sg. Wang to look for T.Bowl where they serve food with...toilet bowl (custom made one) and ice-creams like....sh*t shaped...But as matter of fact, it’s not disgusting, in fact it’s something new, so we chose this shop.

When almost everything seems to be done, the shop keeper hasn’t complete installing the pictures to the mug. We waited until 5pm, and we have evening class during that day! It’s the least surprising but we were all but tired. Eventually when the stuffs were done, we went to S&J for the final touch, wrappings! We were late, so we don’t have time for dinner, we grab bread instead. It was a tiring day, but the night hasn’t over.
We got to our class in time, and Ms.Meera started her lectures, Vatsela compromise with her to...sing happy birthday song to Kimberly, in which she agreed profusely. The class ended at 9 plus, and we then had a mini celebration and Siao Ying and I both presented Kimberly the present and birthday card. That’s settled for the day and night.

Eventually fast forward, here comes Friday, my mother’s birthday (happy birthday, mum!) and we also invited for an annual dinner by my dad’s friend in Klang. I was already sick on that day, and some more I needed to wear formal attire, but the shirt indeed kept me from being cold. Class ended at 5.30pm, but my dad’s late due to traffic jam, so, stuck in the college for 40 over minutes, and there started the great traffic jam. We thought we were late for the dinner, but usually in any typical Chinese function, they start serving food pretty late, so we managed to arrive on time and eat!

The food there were just marvellous, they served exotic and expensive cuisine! Abalone, surrrp, Scallops, surrrrp, and many more surrrrps! Haha I was basically stuffed! But, the sore throat didn’t help much, causing some great uncomfortable. Anyhow, got home late and slept late but

Woke up very early because it’s Saturday! Going to celebrate Vivian’s birthday and oh, Happy Thaipusam to all my Indian friends and as well as those who celebrate!

So, I woke up pretty much early, I wouldn’t want to be late since the present and other stuff were with me, dangerous. I got to Sg.Wang by 11.30, then somehow, Wai Keng texted me with “Fast, Fast, Fast...”, really a LOL moment, because he booked the place for us, and he was there alone, and it seems the waitress wanna halau (get rid) of us. I got the cake; Cathy followed me because she doesn’t know where T.Bowl located. In case you’re wondering, we were split into two groups, Group A (Heather, Kimberly, Jane Siao Ying and Money) they in charge of stalling for time and guide the birthday girl to T.Bowl, we meant for surprise a party, you see. And group B (Me, Wai Keng, Cathy, Victoria, Alex and Vatsela) was the one to keep everything in order.

The plan ran smoothly and we celebrated Vivian’s birthday! Thankfully, our plan worked out, otherwise our hard work will be in vain. I guess after this, I won’t have much kind of activities until June. Gotta start preparing for exam, it’s just 3 months away (as our lecturers always remind us) It’s time to do it!
By the way, so sorry, Vincent, I suppose to meet you today but I got really sick, I will see you next week I guess? I was requested for another lyrics writing work, but I can’t resume any writing until June, so, will be a busy time for me by then. I wanna get my driving license, too! Haha planned so many things when in fact my exam hasn’t started.

So tomorrow is my daddy’s birthday, it seems my dad doesn’t want any kind of celebration (or deep inside, he wanted?), tomorrow will be just a normal one. Well, I need my rest, too, in serious need of rest!

Well, I need to thank all of them that without them, the celebration won't be a success. Thanks for the effort guys! :D I know that time and energy had gone, but in the end, we enjoyed, right?

I really wrote such a hefty post, wouldn’t mind right, I updated one shot like this?

hehe finally a few days holiday! Sufficent enough, let's enjoy!

Update soon.

Happy Birthday to my mum!!

Love you, mum!

Thanks for being there for me and guide me to the great virtue of life!

:D

Update, soon! :D

Politics. Written by Julius. , Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 9:51 AM, in Labels: random

Family politics is never pleasant especially when you stuck in between. The weirdness is that you bond with them because of the future benefit, while you actually never like them at all. The truth is, when they completely used you, they'll leave you behind, even you're the sibling of that person. Granted, it happened around the world but it's your family, which cuts the deepest?

Family politics won't exist in every family, but unfortunately it does on certain family. Some siblings or any family members will be the one who will stick to the head of the family and do whatever things to buy his/her heart. Eventually, to gain favour, of course.

Some siblings will be eyeing their own siblings' money, or especially if the husband/wife of the siblings is rich or from the upper class. So, they will also stick with them to, again, gain favour.

That's the reality, but I had qualified myself, not all families are like this.

Of all kind of politics, family politics...one of the ugliest form. They break children's wellbeing, they never consider the children's feeling, and by all sort of things happened, the baddest thing could happen is that, it influences the children, so the cycle rotates again and again. The children as innocent they are, suffered.

Nevertheless, I think what the children need is a normal and comfortable childhood. It's an essential need. Some cases, they couldn't bond with their relative, and what worse is their parents doesn't allowed to mix with them for fearing many reasons. Some due to personal hatred toward their own siblings, etc.

People, just people doing this for the sake of their own. It can't be help, no one is perfect, but it is just plain weird and abnormal when family politics just happened like this. Perhaps, you're sisters/brothers in law could inject poison to you own siblings, I'm telling this for real, and beware, it's not entirely impossible. It happenned and I witnessed before.

That's the fact of life.

Oh, unjoy.

Humans are just too complex. They just complicated matters

In the end, is this the happiness they want?

They may have the wealth, the health, the status, I doubt they could live with happiness. Perhaps they could, but amazingly done.

I have my share of thought in this issue, though it's not very in detail, but I don't wanna spare more details and my thought. It's not really an important issue. Some able to cope well, and live on. Life goes on, you see.

Anyway, let's offer a minute of silent and prayer to the victims of the Haiti and the dragon boat incident.

Brisingr! Written by Julius. , Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 10:55 AM, in Labels: books.

Done reading Brisingr! It took me about 2 weeks to completed 700+ pages. It seems increased each volume by the way. But, never mind!



The book is about a farm boy who finds a blue and white streaked stone while on an unsuccessful hunting trip. The stone has chosen to open his eyes to a world, which he had so far assumed to be only in stories. (I copied this from somewhere)

So, done reading the first book for 2010. I got 9 more books to go (or strictly, 14 more). To keep as a reminder, I'm gonna write it here.

1) Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama.
2) Art of War by Sun Tsu
3) Wisdom of Confucius
4) The Appeal by John Grisham
5) Philosophy
6) 360 Degree leader by John C. Maxwell
7) The Teachings of Buddha
8) Paradox
9) Leadership Gold also by John C. Maxwell
10) The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
11) Justice and Tolerance in the Quran by Harun Yahya
12) Hannibal Rising
13) Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
14) Rich Dad Poor Dad
15) Brisingr

Long list indeed. But, this is what I need to read. it's not in chronology order. But After Brisingr, I will start Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama. The book actually teach us that we should leave negative emotion for the better sake of your own and others, logical, but not all of us practice, so this book here, by Dalai Lama teachings, is a great one. I think I will read along The Teachings of Buddha.

So, as my resolution this year, I hope to completed at least 10 books before the end of 2010. So that I can re-stock haha!

Anyway, read Brisingr if you like fantasy stories. It's called the Cycle of Inheritance. Eragon as the first volume and Eldest the second. Now, I had done reading the 3rd volume, I have to wait for the 4Th and the last volume of the series. Oh, I can't wait!

See ya.

Capture the beauty. Written by Julius. , Monday, January 18, 2010 at 9:00 PM, in Labels: random

Without doubt, I love musical instrument. Well, I guess you can see that on my playlist right? I don't know if those can attract you, but those are the simple gift that can allow your soul to relax. Well, that's good about music, no?

I like violin and piano. Not to forget, I'm quite fond of guitar. But, my regret for now would be not being able to play any instrument. I would like to play violin (since piano will take me long to learn, but, hey, nothing is impossible!)

Yet, I can't play for now, so the only gap I can fill is through singing but the closer to this is writing lyrics. Hmm, I can't produce or compose, but, writing it is the best I can, at least the melody is in my mind, ringing. The time whenever I tried to sit down and focus on my writing and that melody, I felt that I'm able to connect to music.

Well, life without music can be very dull. Well, after all, even now we may hear some sound. Those can be music too. Regardless, we often play some music within our mind, whether sad times or good times, anytime.

Writing lyrics had became my habit, I could express feeling more freely. I admit, I don't express my own feeling that easily, I don't show it too. Call me shy or introvert, as I'm both (ain't that ignorant to not notice the truth la), writing it out makes it so much easier. Occasionally, it's pretty fun and at times pretty depressing. But, once you're done, you will be happy.

Alright, done the music part. Finally completed the 5 days straight of classes. Will have two day breaks, though it's gonna be used for better purpose. The feat will be repeated this week, too. Busy, busy. But, I guess it worth it. Today, Ms.Anne reminded my that why we need to respect our teachers. Teachers are in a noble cause, they willing to spend their time just to teach students, like us, mum always said we have to respect our teachers, something I still carry till now. Make no tarry, say your appreciation and apologies to your teachers if you did something wrong, they are the giver of knowledge, don't regret it, really.

Alright that for today. Update soon.

Posting pictures! Tuesday we celebrated Wai Keng's birthday. So, here's some pictures to check it out.


The birthday boy, as himself.



Group. Well, many people as you can see. Erm, no need for me to say them out ya.


Accordingly, it is a practice that birthday boy/girl have to..erm...take out the candle with his/her mouth. I don't know who created this up, and I have no idea about the reason why as well. But, it's for the sake of the birthday.


The CAKE.


The PEACE...

PROM NIGHT is here, and I didn't go! Whatever it is, wishing my friends a great night and great performance (albeit it's kinda late now to wish them haha!).

Lately, I am in clouded mood. Some incident happened, which casted...storm in my mind, a deep scar in my heart, I must say. But, I guess thanks to this, I managed to pull of from something I don't want to feel. I had questioned my own doubt, my own purpose and my own feeling. What I'm about to chose, will have a great effect on something. it's amazing that some people might possible act upon something when they actually do not the truth lies within it. Understand or not, they will find it out later, only.

Classes on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Here I go.

Update later.

L. Written by Julius. , Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 1:08 AM, in Labels: poem

The strictest form of life is to find the truth,
To whom shall you seek to prevail,
To whom shall you ponder for an answer,
Ultimately, the answer lies within you
And, you alone to quest upon.

-L.V. Chapter 5(1)

What guys ought to know. Written by Julius. , Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:15 PM, in Labels: special

102 Things Guys need to know about Girls:

1. Do not cheat on a girl. We girls talk, we WILL know, and we WILL find out, and we WILL dump you!

2. Be aware of all your girlfriends’ guy friends, brothers, fathers, or anything. They are protective. Every single male friend we have will kick your ass if you end up hurting her.

3. Never ever miss an opportunity to tell her that she’s beautiful. We girls love that.

4. If she slapped you hard, you probably deserved it.

5. Do not be afraid of holding her. If she’s going out with you in the first place, it’s obvious that she likes you and wants to be in your arms.

6. Every girl should eventually get three things from her boyfriend -- a stuffed animal, one of his sweatshirts or hoodie’s, and a really pretty piece of jewelry.

7. Make sure she gets home safely as often as you can. If you're dropping her off, walk her to the door. If you aren't dropping her off, call to be sure she's home safely. We think that’s really cute and sweet.

8. If a guy is bothering your girlfriend, it is your right to beat the sh!t out of him.

9. If you're talking to a female friend of yours, pull your girlfriend closer. It’ll make her feel secure that you love her more than the other girl.

10. Never ever slap her, even if it's just in a joking way. Even if she swats you first, and says, "Oh, you're so dumb" or something, never make any gestures back.

11. Go along with her to a chick flick once in a while. She doesn't care whether you enjoy it or not, it just matters that you went with her.

12. If you're officially dating, and you're introducing her to your friends, you'd better damn well introduce her as your girlfriend. Or else.

13. Girls are fragile. Even if you're play fighting/wrestling, be very gentle. Let her win once in a while.

14. Memorize your girlfriend’s birthday. You forget her birthday and you're basically screwed for life. Not gonna lie.

15. Don't drench yourself in the cologne, but smell good.

16. You don’t have to spend a million dollars on the Birthday/Christmas/Valentine gift. It doesn't have to be expensive, or cost anything but it has to be meaningful.

17. Don’t ever lie to us; we always find out.

18. Don’t say you understand when you don’t. That’s bad.

19. Remember: Girls are pretty, but yours is the Prettiest!

20. Saying something sweet might get you off the hook; but doing something sweet will always get you off the hook.

21. Size does matter, but only to hoes; not girls that want relationships.

22. No matter what you say, your ex-girlfriend is a hoe. Don’t bother trying to convince us otherwise, that is a bad idea

23. It’s good to be sensitive, to a point.

24. If you did something wrong, apologize. Even if you didn’t, do it anyway.

25. You did something bad. I seem cool with it. I'm not. (See directly above.)

26. We are self-conscious by nature; we can’t help it. Let it be.

27. We don’t shave our legs every day so just get over it.

28. Shave your face, no matter how cool you think your goatee or beard or mustache looks, we probably hate it. We like you clean shaven.

29. Show off a little, we think it’s cute.

30. You are our boyfriend, our man, our protector, whether you know it or not, you are; act like it.

31. You are cute in raglan-sleeved T-shirts (two-toned baseball undershirts).

32. We love it when you hug us from behind and whisper in our ear.

33. "Fine" is NEVER an appropriate response when I ask you how I look.

34. Most of the time when I fantasize, it's about you. Don’t obsess over that.

35. I expect you to call me. If you don’t, you go down.

36. I'm more forgiving of you than I really should be. Don’t you dare take advantage of that.

37. When I compare my flabby tummy to a kangaroo pouch, say nothing.

38. You look hot in hooded clothing items. Always.

39. You should never tell a girl what to do. Ever.

40. Any decent man will ask a girl out to her face. I mean; if you aren’t man enough to ask us out to our face, who says youre gonna be man enough to our boyfriend at all.

41. Girls are very impressed when you ask them for advice. Unless its about another girl.

42. I'm unimpressed with a man who doesn't take the lead.

43. When in doubt, go with the shirt that matches your eye color.

44. You're sexy when you're shaving, fixing things, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, driving, eating a peach, holding a baby.

45. Girls need to hear how you feel about them. Often. Tell her now.

46. A girl wants to be the best thing that ever happened to you--and for you to recognize this and tell her.

47. If she’s not feeling loved, she will start looking....

48. We like it when you tell us what you're thinking, even if you don't know yourself. It’s cute.

49. It's cheating as soon as you're doing something with her that you wouldn't want me to see, hear, read...

50. For the record: I'd rather you break up with me than cheat.

51. We can fall in love with you without really knowing you, if you are an @ss, we will find out, and we will get over it. Fast. Don't ruin it.

52. You like her, make a move. Don’t just sit there, you will fail, and you won’t get her.

53. Baseball players are hot. The sport makes you skinny and your arm muscles… well, it’s hot. We’ll go to all your games even if we hate baseball.

54. When you compliment us, we aren't sure how to accept the compliment without leading you on or reject the compliment without hurting you. So just bear with us here.

55. WE HATE BEING LED ON! If you think it's bad being led on by a girl, try being led on by a guy.

56. We like it when guys are willing to have an actual relationship, not just a one-night stand. Most girls don't like pimps or players, just guys who like ONE girl only.

57. But don't be obssessive. Major turn-off.

58. Call sometimes, just to say hi, not for a certain reason. When we see your number on caller ID, our heart always skips a beat. Try calling just to say good night, or good morning, its soo adorable!

59. BE HONEST!

60. Don't ONLY tell us what we want to hear. We HATE that.

61. At sleepovers, if you wonder what we talk about, quit worrying. It really is only you.

62. If you catch us staring, it is most likely because we're spacing out, not because we really stare at you. Unless we smile when you notice. Then you either look really hot, or we like you.

63. We like it when you hold us when we're crying. It's good to feel loved and safe.

64. Don't go to our friends to talk about us. Come straight to us.

65. Don't tell us you love us unless you are positive you mean it. If we don't say it back, it's just that we really want to mean it when we say it. Don't say it right away, then it shows lack of commitment.

66. We like our hands to be held and our waists to be touched.

67. We like you to kiss our hand and cheeks and forehead (esp. forehead!!), not just shove your tongue down our throats. We do like to breathe.

68. We like it when you're tender, but don't lose your masculinity.

69. Do chivalrous things when we least expect it (ex. holding doors for us).

70. As surprising as it may be, while guys might actually look at personality, the first thing girls look at tends to be looks. We're not going to see you and think, 'I wonder what his personality is like!' Terrible, but true.

71. If we love you, and youre hurt on the basketball court, rolling on the floor in pain; we’re hurting more just watching you.

72. We LOVE it when you get nervous around us. It's adorable! Don't think you have to be Mr. Cool Guy all the time.

73. Don't play hard to get. We’ll get bored and move on.

74. If you don't call us, then we will spend hours thinking about why you never called, and we will waste a lot of time thinking about it, eventually coming to the conclusion that we don't like you anymore.

75. We lost interest quickly if you lead us on but never take action.

76. We might seem to flirt a lot, but a girl always thinks about the one guy she really likes right before she falls asleep.

77. When a girl likes a guy, she subconsciously gives him a song that makes her think of him every time she hears it.

78. If guys do the same as girls do in #77, tell her what song reminds you of her.

79. Randomly compliment girls in conversations. If you're talking about sports, be like "Oh, by the way, that shirt really made your eyes look green today." It totally throws us off, and we love it.

80. Ask us about how we're doing once in a while, and at least pretend to be interested.

81. If we're not talking to you, we secretly want you to talk to us first.

82. Play with our hair without being like a gay hairstylist.

83. We get really happy when you show any sign of interest. Don't just do it and then never do it again. Bad bad bad…

84. Keep up the conversation on IM and phones and in person! Don't be awkward. That’s bad.

85. We will always feel bad if we don't like you back. Not all girls are b!tches, no matter what you may think. We hate to reject you.

86. ok, so some girls are b!tches and they like rejecting boys, but the people who wrote this group are not. better?

87. If we say "Let's just be friends", we really mean it. Don't keep trying to pursue us, and don't say ok and then ignore us. That's just mean and horrible.

88. It's adorable when a best guy friend who a girl has thought about liking confesses he likes her.

89. If you’re single, find the one girl who’s always there on the sidelines at your football game, or at each of your concerts, all your baseball games. She loves you. Her excuse may be that she’s there for her brother, but she’s really there for you.

90. After you find that girl, smile at her once in a while, it’ll mean the world to her.

91. Get to know her, you’ll make her year first of all, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll end up liking her.

92. Not all blondes are b!tches. Some are cool.

93. Not all blondes are sluts. Some have morals.

94. In your mind, give every girl a chance. Each one deserves at least one.

95. Girls fantasize too, its just not always about sex.

96. We girls give you guys code names so that you don’t know that we’re talking about you. :]

97. If you’re jealous, it may suck for you, but we think it’s attractive if you really care that much.

98. If a girl blushes when you talk to her, she either likes you or she's embarrassed by what you're saying.

99. Girls don’t really write your name on a piece of paper a million times if they like you, that’s a myth…… sometimes

100. If a girl really likes you, just seeing you will make her day.

101. Even if you aren’t all that cute, and we like you, we think you’re hot. Don’t take advantage of that, take pride in that.

102. Every time you smile at us, it may mean only a little to you, but it means the world to us. Don't take the little things for granted.

L. Written by Julius. , Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:11 AM, in Labels: poem

L.V. Chapter 5

Thence preternatural took place, vehement surged along side,
For no one can forestall the return, as one couldn't surmount the will,
The reticence of the mind constantly addled by the reflection of the moon,
Perchance of the encounter, sentiment is a conundrum brought by destiny,
Grimace at fault,
And, whither we will have an answer?

Day. Written by Julius. , Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9:20 PM, in Labels: random

Well, well. Hardly found time to blog, especially since I will like be having classes throughout week after week. I will even have night class tomorrow, and soon for more.

Life have been relatively dull with everything being repetitive, it will be long stretch for sure, marking m words, that is. Holiday's over about a week and the engine is...lacking of willpower, firepower, whatever you say. I'm still having that holiday syndrome. Where is the motivation? It's gathering? How? When our lectures keep saying our lectures only left about 6 weeks. I'm running out of time, you see. Uncomfortable time is here.

The trip to Da Vinci gallery is off. Felt wasted because I do wanted to go. Art is such a beauty, and should always be shown to people. I hope they will come again, for I'm sure I will go, without any troubles, as I reckon by then I will ensure myself to be free of assignments and worries.

Recent issue really make a big headline lately. With the use of Islam's...I'd better not to say it. Wary of the trouble. But, strictly speaking, some action by unhappy party burning down the churches. It seems irrational and without brilliance. Putting any stories aside. I don't know if their religion forbids people like us to use the Name. But, from a logical point of view, if any person using the Name with malicious intention or anything subjected to bad implication, then it's wrong, totally. I think that they shouldn't take the matter too seriously, not only this dispute encourage churlishness. I think they should wait till it's proven to be a negative result before taking any action, by then, if they take such action, the person will be penalise for what he/she did, for sure.

Certainly, I believe not all people were such behaviour. And, in fact, I heard news some Malay groups had volunteered to help the churches. That's the spirit we want to know and hear of. As for the people, whether they deem their clause is for good or otherwise, Lady Justice shall be the one to decide, for the deed of arson is a crime, reflected to all kind of races.

I think the government or whosoever shouldn't tarry any longer. It's hurting other races. It's not gonna be nice. Our PM invoke the 1Malaysia concept. How far will it goes? Tolerance is important in this country, without it, we will treat each other as alien.

There goes time. Let's hope the dispute will end quickly. Till then.

Seasons Written by Julius. , Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 10:22 PM, in Labels: special

Since I don't really like to forward email, I might as well post it here. Enjoy the great value and also, the pictures.


Changing of Seasons..季節的改變

The following pictures are of the same place
but taken in different seasons...
下面的照片是同一個地點在不同季節所拍攝的照片。。。。。











Lessons on Life 生命的功課

There was a man who had four sons.
He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly.
So he sent them each on a quest, in turn,
to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.
有一個人，他有四個兒子。
他希望他的兒子能夠學會不要太快對事情下結論，
所以，他依次給他四個孩子一個問題，
要他們分別出去遠方看一顆桃子樹。

The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring,
the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.
大兒子在冬天前往，二兒子在春天，
三兒子在夏天，小兒子則是在 秋 天前往。

When they had all gone and come back,
he called them together to describe what they had seen.
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.
當他們都前去也都返家之後，
他把他們一起叫到跟前形容他們所看到的情景，
大兒子說那棵數很醜、枯槁、扭曲。

The second son said no it was covered with green buds
and full of promise.
二兒子則說，不是這樣子，
這棵樹被青青的嫩芽所覆蓋，充滿了盼望。

The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms
that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful,
it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.
三兒子不同意，他說樹上花朵綻放、充滿香氣，
看起來十分美麗，這美景事他從來不曾見到過的。

The last son disagreed with all of them;
he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit,
full of life and fulfillment.
小兒子不同意他們三人的說法。
他說樹上結滿了果子、累累下垂。
充滿了生命果子與豐收。

The man then explained to his sons that they were all right,
because they had each seen but only one season in the tree's life.
這個人就對他四個兒子說：你們都是正確的。
因為你們四個人是在這棵樹的四個不同季節前往，
並且只看到其中一個季節的風景。

He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person,
by only one season, and that the essence of who
they are and the pleasure, joy , and love that come from
that life can only be measured at the end,
when all the seasons are up.
他告訴兒子們不可用一個季節的風景來評斷一棵樹或是一個人，
關於構成一個人是怎樣的一個人的要件，還有一個人生命的
歡愉、喜樂、愛，只能在他生命的盡頭時候來做衡量。

If you give up when it's winter,
you will miss the promise of your spring,
the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.
當你在冬天時候就放棄，
你就會錯過你生命春天的盼望、夏天的美麗、 秋 天的收成。

Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest..
不要讓一個季節的痛苦毀掉其他季節的喜樂。

Don't judge life by one difficult season.
Persevere through the difficult patches and better times
are sure to come some time or later.
不要因為一個痛苦的季節就對人生下結論，
持守忍耐度過這段艱難，美好的日子將在不久之後來到。

Oui. Written by Julius. , Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:47 PM, in Labels: random

How's first day of going back to college if you ask me?

Waking up early in the morning for the first time since 2 weeks of late night sleep and waking up late, it's something I don't really fancy of. But, waking up early does makes you feel fresh though.

Well, got to college pretty early, seeing familiar faces again, and again. Some never change, some were not. Well, I mean they have new hairstyle or spot new clothes. The lecturers also still looking same. Nothing changed actually.

Our lecturers had talked about our New Year Resolution. Well, I do admit that, some new year resolution is not that new. Some were brought forward (well, cutting down online time is one). But wow, 2010, I had a great start. Opening year had been busy one, especially assignments are reaching deadline. And, now, I just kinda like started, burning midnight oil is awaiting for me.

I managed to complete two new lyrics, something I consider to be a new approach. Fragrance and Too late both are good, and both are pretty new approach. But, I still think it's lacking of something. Oh well, I should really put a stop on writing lyrics now. But too late derived from my friend's experience. So I want to remind you guys out there, If you want to change for good, whether for your gf/bf/parents/wife/husband, better do it now, those who knew my friend, will understand why. Don't change later, because it's too late.

Oh yes, before I start my road to dreamland. I would like to THANK, LILY, JAMIE and MICH for getting me a book. John C. Maxwell's 360 degree Leader. I really like people getting me books for present. It's useful that's for sure. Anyway, thanks guys! I really love it! I wish to post the picture of that book, better never mind right?

Prom night is coming soon. But I ain't going. So why I bring this up? Simply because to wish my friends all the best for the dancing performance. Keep trying till you get the move around you.

Oh people try to read The Eragon saga (Inheritance Cycle). IF you're a fan of magic, dragons and fantasy, oh you ought to get this. Well, I don't see this as a childish book, so when you have chance, try it, it really worth reading.

Was told the Intermediate Examination will take place at Putrajaya. Oh my, so far away. Hope the time for the exam won't be very early. And, on May, people! It coming soon!
I better be ready for it.

Done writting, see ya around.

Say what? Written by Julius. , Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 9:21 PM, in Labels: random

Holiday is ending. Going back to college tomorrow.

My holiday can be considered to be awesome one. But, I just hope to have another week off. That would be just perfect. After the opening, it had already been promised we will have a lots of class; extra class and special class. Both gonna consume my Saturday and Sunday. Intermediate Examnination is just months away. I guess no more playing around.

As much as I hope, CNY is about a month plus away from now. I CAN'T wait for it! Tell me who won't? But, seriously, after CNY, I don't think I can find time for any entertainment. Erm, my first assignment is to finish my VLE/Online Research work withing, ermm..11 days. 2000 words minimum, ought to get things to start otherwise. Oh, how I wish there is more than 24 hours. Give extra 6 hours!

Alright, finish yammering around. it's a new start for tomorrow. New Goals, new challenges and new adventures! It's time to renew your passion and don't let the laziness to cloth your skin. Start to kick around!

As for my good friend Chan. At times we couldn't get what we want, in fact there are so many obstacles trying to get into your way, but don't give up your home. There's light in every end of the tunnel. Don't let your passion to die out. Don't let those unworthy things to stall your way. Stay your ride alive!

I want to do something before heading to bed. So, update later.

Tag. Written by Julius. , Friday, January 1, 2010 at 9:21 PM, in Labels: tag.

Yoh. How's your New Year? I bet it's a wonderful one. Counting down, of whether you're at the concert or at home watching tv (watching it from tv, I mean), but along side with the people, it's great enough.

So, I will start of my first post of 2010 with this tag. I did this before, but I guess for the sake of the rules, just do it.

RULES:
- Tell 100 Truths
- Tag 15 people after
- They do the same back to you

1. Last beverage → Water.
2. Last phone call → Private number. Seriously.
3. Last song you listened to → GACKT-Stay The Ride Alive. Awesome.
4. Last time you cried → Years.

SIX, HAVE YOU EVER:
1. Dated someone twice → never.
2. Been cheated on? → Nope.
4. Lost someone special? → Yea.
5. Been depressed? → Yeah.
6. Been drunk and threw up? → Haven't

LIST FOUR FAVORITE COLORS:
Black
White
Red
Purple

HAVE YOU:
1. Made new friends → YES!
2. Fallen out of love → yea, pretty normal.
3. Laughed until you cried → Guess so.
4. Met someone who changed you → Yes, they are very special.
5. Found out who your true friends were → my comrade, yes.
6. Found out someone was talking about you → yea.
7. Kissed anyone on your friend's list → Nope.
8. How many people on your friend's list do you know in real life → 70, I guess.
9. How many kids do you want to have → 2 to 3, at least.
10. Do you have any pets → Yes.
11. Do you want to change your name → No.
12. What did you do for your last birthday → outing.
13. What time did you wake up today → 10am.
14. What were you doing at midnight last night→ COUNTDOWN!
15. Name something you CANNOT wait for → MY NEXT HOLIDAY. HAHA
16. Last time you saw your father → An hour ago.
17. One thing you wish you could change about your life → That would be a secret.
18. What are you listening to right now → none.
19. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom → nope.
20. What's getting on your nerves right now? → The connection.
21. Most visited webpage → I think facebook! haha

1. What's your name → Tan Je-Yen.
2. Nicknames → Many.
3. Relationship Status → Single.
4. Zodiac sign → Sagittarius.
5. Male or female or transgendered → Male.
6. Elementary → em..
8. High school → SMKBS
10. Hair colour → black. Vermilion when..
11. Long or short → Short.
16. Height →170cm
17. Do you have a crush on someone? → what do you say?
18: What do you like about yourself? → Eyes.
19. Piercing? → none.
20. Tattoos → don't have.
21. Righty or lefty → Can use both hands.

FIRSTS :
22. First surgery → no.
23. First piercing → High school...
24. First best friends → I don't have one.
26. First sport you joined → Football.
27. First pet → Dog.
28. First vacation → can't recall.
29. First concert → hehe.
30. First crush → don't think I can remember.

RIGHT NOW:
49. Eating → no.
50. Drinking → want to drink some water soon.
52. I'm about to → go to the kitchen, maybe outside first.
53. Listening to → fan.
55. Waiting for → time to sleep.

YOUR FUTURE :
58. Want kids? → yes.
59. Want to get married? → Depends.
60. Careers in mind? → I do have.

WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX?
68. Lips or eyes → EYES.
69. Hugs or kisses → See how open am I first.
70. Shorter or taller → Shorter.
71. Older or Younger → Don't mind.
72. Romantic or spontaneous → Balance.
73. Nice stomach or nice arms → Stomach. Erm, maybe both.
74. Sensitive or loud → Balance. I might be silent at times, she might live up.
75. Hook-up or relationship → No doubt, relationship.
76. Trouble maker or hesitant → haha none!

HAVE YOU EVER :
78. Kissed a stranger → no way.
79. Drank hard liquor → drink fast, I do.
80. Lost glasses/contacts → none.
81. Sex on first date → nono.
82. Broken someone's heart →yes..
83. Had your own heart broken → yep.
86. Turned someone down → aye.
87. Cried when someone died → see who.
88. Liked a friend that is a girl? → what do you think?

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
89. Yourself →haha sure do.
90. Miracles → em, yes.
91. Love at first sight → Could not lah.
93. Santa Clause → Last time.
95. Kiss on the first date? → see if I'm shy or not.
96. Angels → YES.

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
97. Is there one person you want to be with right now? → no one.
98. Who is it? → Don't have leh.
99. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time? → Oh no, never would.
100. Posting this as 100 Truths? → on the way.

Tagging whoever interested.

So cheers!