Sunday, June 27, 2010
The latest wave of news and attention is now on the FIFA World Cup. I started catching World Cup when I was in Secondary Two through influence from Melissa, a very good friend at that point of time. 2002 was the year then FIFA was held in South Korea. Time flies, and now I am to World Cup 2010! To be exact, it is only my second series of matches. I skipped World Cup in 2006, which was held in Germany, amidst preparation for my A levels.
For the first time, my parents did not purchase the World Cup channel (we have been Starhub Cable customer way back when it was still called SCV). But I still get to watch the matches live, and sharing it with my dad. I owe it to my friends though. ;)
World Cup is like a reality TV to me. An international live telecast of human emotions - anger, stress, anxiety, fear and jealousy, more so, it depicts national pride. I've seen players who almost broke down (or maybe they even did) for losing, others who fought on the field (you know who). But the most heartening scene, is to see footballers kissing their flags on their jersey upon scoring the goal for the nation. It's patriotism. It has to be for the love of the nation that brought these people that far. Following the exit of France from the World Cup, I am beginning to be particular observant to tinge of poor sportsmanship in the games.
I'm no soccer fan. I can't really count the scores like goal difference bigger or points bigger etc. The more I can't differentiate what are the red and yellow cards for. Penalties and fouls are not my best friends either. Despite the noob-ness, I'm still enjoying the game as a spectator. Undeniably, the World Cup has drew my dad and myself closer together (he is one FIFA fan), waiting for me to share my live streaming no matter how late in the night. And of cuz, when he's still out at midnight, I'll leave it streaming till I wake up in the morning. P.s. he told me how lucky he was to come home that day, in time to catch the free kick goal made by Japan (I was already sleeping by then). ;) World Cup 2010 has also became a latest common topic that my friends and I share. It's really heartwarming.
Too bad, Singapore is nowhere near the Cup. Else, I'm sure it'll do a better job in making Singaporeans bonded together as one as compared to other international games like Olympics. :p
3:56 PM
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Home is the best place on earth.
有些东西始终是多余的，何必让自己痛苦下去…
No matter what happens in the future, whether I marry or not, family is still important deep in my heart. I will continue to love and support my parents and siblings under all circumstances. Because I believe, that family is the basic building block of the society, and my life.
10:01 PM
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Am currently watching The Stew of Life. I thought it was a good show. 吴鲁太 is a traditional wife whose life revolves around her husband. Through the episodes, the old couple learnt to appreciate each other. Because of love, the husband learnt to listen and not always demand like a stubborn old man.
In the journey of love, we move forward as a couple. Often times, we have to sit back and listen to the voices of our partners, hands in hands, tread through darkness. I wonder if I will live that old to have a family like that of 吴鲁太. :p
8:50 PM
Monday, June 14, 2010
Lights off!
It's 1.17AM in the morning. And I am still editing my vb forms. I'm not crazy. Just that I want to make it on time, at least well prepared for the meeting this Wed.
Could be a little stressed lately, of datelines and Matric Fair finance. I really do wish to have a break. But somehow, I couldn't let go. Not even in my dreams.
In any way, I'm surviving well. Most importantly, enjoying my hectic life. :)
1:19 AM
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Alright! I'm leaving on a jet plane again this Summer holidays, flying to Shanghai for the World Expo at the end of my VIP. It is meant to be a follow up to our Beijing trip a year back. :) After much calculations and extensive research, we managed to keep the hotel cost down significantly (free internet and good reviewed hotels). Tickets cost slightly more than what we have earlier budgeted due to the time delay. But well, we still have to fly. Had a bad experience with Zuji's customer service and terms and conditions during the process. Might probably be my last trip with them for now till the day I am appeased. Shall not go into details until they get clean with what's going on.
As of tradition, we are going f&e in China, taking the train down to cities like Hangzhou and Suzhou (though I would like Nanjing more). Been to all three places 2 years back. Suzhou didn't leave me a deep impression. In any way, given the tight schedule that we are following, it's almost impossible to go Nanjing then Hangzhou given the distance. Oh well ~ Next time then. It won't be hard since Nanjing has got its own international airport as well.
First time flying with China Eastern. The boyfriend is skeptical about it. I thought, why not just give it a try. Our other choice, the Malaysian Airline traded off the cheap airfare for lousy flight schedules. Since I'm pretty tight of time, we decided to forgo that tens of dollars for a better scheduled MU flight.
Based on this experience, I have learnt to plan my journey early. Tickets are usually more expensive by now, for a trip in July.
For the boy yearns to have a road trip to the States as a graduation trip, I will have to set aside the money early. Can make use of the time to visit Andris then! :)
In the meanwhile, I'm on a tight schedule at work. Target of phase 1 completion is next Wednesday, in time for the company grand opening. I must perform! I can do this! The UK boss(es) is(are) going to be invited to sit in the presentation I chair. :)
12:22 AM