Hong Gil Dong

Just had to post this 'cause this show is really really good. Been awhile since I watched Korean drama and this one especially 'cause Faeqa had been telling me to watch it since forever. LOL! But it's really so good. Even though it's not a recent drama.

It has everything. The comedy, the storyline, the romance, the family relationship, the righteousness. Everything. The writers did a really good job in tying it all together. And yes, the funny part. It's really funny to the point where you just burst out laughing 'cause it's so ridiculous. Super cute lar.

 And the opening scene is so cool. Especially after you watch the other episodes and know the context of it.

And I really love almost all the characters in the show. They are super cute and funny lar I cannot tank. And even the villains, you will feel something for them 'cause they have reasons for their actions. Like it's not just pure evil. But though there are some who wants power all. But ah, I really love the hilarious supporting characters. And yes, the 2 main leads are damn awesome also.

Kang Ji Hwan and Sung Yu Ri!!! I always like Kang Ji Hwan so that's slight biased-ness. But he is really quite awesome lar. Like his acting is really good. And his voice just ahh, very nice somehow. HAHA! And Sung Yu Ri she is so cute in the show lar. Like really act until super innocent and blur. To the point where it gets a bit frustrating but she is still bloody funny.

Just go watch the show. There are 24 episodes so that's quite long but it's really worth it. I took super long to finally watch finish though 'cause I took my time. HAHA! But got one night I really chiong 'cause it was really too good. I really like the idea of team I realise. Haha! How they come together and fight for the poor and powerless. All the planning and executing.

And yes, good chemistry between all the actors and actresses. They are really good. I really love the storyline 'cause it's really very solid and well-planned. It's a really good show lar ah. Haha! So yes, watch it when you are free and want to watch a good drama. But yea lor. It's really long though. But it's still super worth it.

time bomb

What my ideal kind of day is going to some random simple place, doing absolutely random shit and not caring about anything else in the world because my ideal kind of day is one where I am with my comfy people. It's always the company that truly matters. It doesn't matter where you eat or what you do. You may take ten thousand years to decide on what to eat but at least you know that it doesn't matter where you eat because yes, ultimately, it's who you are with that matter. You can eat McDonald's or other random food but it's fine because you are with people who you truly care about and you will much rather want to spend more time with them instead of being angry with them or having to lash at them for not being more decisive or what.

But I guess everyone is different. There are times when being spontaneous like that isn't that great. When you just end up not doing anything or what. But from where I see it, my best memories are usually the ones that are spontaneous. Heck, you can make a planned event awesome too if you do it properly. If you want to have things your way, just say it.

Give and take guys. Is it really so hard to give in sometimes and not insist on having it your way? But yea, everyone is different so I guess you just learn how to deal with all these different personalities. And how I don't know. Learning to accept and give in and I don't know. Peace on earth guys. Why make things so hard for yourself?

Hence, my ideal kind of day is really the spontaneous kind. Where you decide what to eat or where to go on the spot. What to do and all that. Or rather, you can decide before hand but if there are any changes, you will be fine with it. Because freak, isn't the company the most important thing? That all it freaking matters is that you are with people who you really like and enjoy hanging out with? By saying all these things that are freaking redundant, it doesn't make people feel good. And you know it too. So is it really hard to try to think about the aftermath of whatever you are able to say and then think about whether you should say it? Because yes, words hurt. If you don't phrase them properly, they come out wrong. And once they are said, you can't undo them.

If you are unhappy about something, leave it until when you actually meet each other to say them. Isn't it easier to clarify stuffs when you see each other face to face? I don't know but I always believe that the best communication is still face to face. If not through phones. But never through text. Because sometimes texts can be misleading. And certain emotions are hard to be translated properly through text.

Time bomb. You really don't know when it will all explode one day. And what remains from that explosion. And sometimes, you wonder why you are still trying to fight to keep this time bomb contained.

Quick post before I sleep since I kinda have class at 8.15 later. YAYY But ok lar, I don't really mind morning class.

Anyway, yes so school started. And yes I haven't done many things I wanted to before school starts because procrastination. It's so bad but I guess too late to regret now 'cause it's over. At least it was really a good summer break. I really needed it after that one crazy year. And yes, it was good. And yes, I think I'm slowly but surely getting back. I hope. I just really need to start doing stuffs and stop delaying and taking my own sweet time. Life doesn't work like that. This sem, I really need to pull up my GPA like siao. I need to at least finally see an A in my grades. Hopefully it will all be alright.

But yea, so many things I haven't post about it's so horrible. Probably will wait until December or next summer break. HAHA! Ok no lar. Maybe December. My Aussie and Cambodia. And many other concerts and what not.

OHHH Something happened. Lol! My first driving incident. It's not even driving. It's parking. And at my house parking lot some more. But yes, I have pretty amazing parents who don't kill me like mad. I think they are just more amazed at how it actually happened. Which yes, I also have no idea how. But yes, lesson learnt. Must really improve on parking and acceleration control. Ah well, it's all about experience I guess.

But I really still like driving though. Haha! Especially to damn random places with the craziest people. Super fun. Though yes, I wouldn't mind being driven sometimes. But ok lar, when I've got car, I really want to drive it. Heh. Road trippppp I can't wait.

Sighhhh okay must really really focus this sem. No joke. I need an exchange and internship. So yes, must really work hard. Gah. Time is passing slowly but quickly at the same time. I don't get how it can feel like that but it does somehow. Oh well. Life goes on~ Time to up my game!!

valuable lessons

Very very much feels about Cambodia. This is taken from the plane ride back from Cambodia.

I was writing my report for Project Phoa and ah, I looked back at some of my reflections from the trip and think back on what I did and yes, I really miss the students there.

That day, during the donor's talk, our first slide was a photo of us and the children and we all just stared at the photo and looked at each and every single one of the children. And I think that in all our heads, we really hope that all these children are doing well and having a decent life in Cambodia. And yes, that one day, we can visit them again. Hopefully so. I really want to. If I can. If time permits.

But you see this thing about life and time, it doesn't wait for you. I can't guarantee that I will have the time to go back there again but I know that I will really want to. Someday at least. I don't want it to be just a one time thing. Such OCSP shouldn't be just a one time and never again thing. But I know it might not be all that easy to just go back like that but I will really want to if possible. Because yes, these children have got so much potential in them. And I want to know each of their stories. 2 weeks is freaking hard to get to know them entirely well. Each of these children has so much to stories in them and I really want to know them. And try my best to help them even though there will be many moments of helplessness. Puspa shared with us her many encounters of feeling completely helpless. And it was a terrible feeling. Even for someone like her who is super strong-willed.

Here I am living such a good life in Singapore and complaining about many freaking things that are like not even worthy for complains as compared to the children there. It really sucks 'cause they are honestly just in a pretty stuck situation. And just because they happen to be born in Cambodia and into their family. It just feels very unfair. But I guess yes, I believe that they have their fair share of joy and happiness. They do. And I guess I just really miss them. 2 weeks is short and somehow, it really just doesn't feel enough. It's like there are so much more things I want to teach them and help them and talk to them about.

But yes yes, I shouldn't be sad and all. Just be happy that I have this experience with them and hopefully they will remember me like how I will remember them. Teaching is honestly one of the most rewarding job ever. There is this strong sense of accomplishment in teaching. So yes, I guess I should just be glad that I was given this chance to know these children for those 2 weeks with them. And yes, hopefully one day, our paths will cross again.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!

Ok this year, I didn't watch the NDP parade like I usually will 'cause I was out. And to be honest, this year, there isn't much national day feel. But I still love Singapore very very much. Haha!

I was reading random stuffs all over about why you are proud to be a Singaporean and I honestly am proud to be a Singaporean. Sure. There are times when you don't understand what is happening. Sometimes you really don't get certain things that are done. But I guess when you see the bigger picture, it ain't all that bad.

And I know I really love to travel. But it's not because I don't love Singapore. It's just I really love to travel. Haha! And I know that at the end of the day, it is my home. It is where I will always end up in and I don't know, I think it's honestly a pretty awesome home. Home is where the heart is and my heart will always be with Singapore. My family is here and my friends. People who I love. If I wasn't from Singapore, I probably wouldn't have met all these crazy friends who are like freaking important people in my life.

So yes, Happy 49th Birthday Singapore!! I can't wait for your 50th birthday.

And on the side note, I really have pretty awesome parents. Who are crazy supportive in my dreams. No matter how it is. And they understand my laziness and scolds me for it but they really always encourage. I don't even get how they get this patience. I know my laziness is one of pretty high level so as parents, obviously you don't want to see your child being all lazy. But yes yes, of course I'm not that horrible. But ah, they are really freaking supportive. And they trust my choices. No matter how strange it may be.

So yes, I really need to make the most all that they spend on me. Lol! Make sure that their money are not wasted. And yes, working freaking hard in university. These next 3 years. Really buck up like mad. Find your freaking direction and get back on track. Stop wasting time and stop wasting your parents' money. Because honestly, they are freaking awesome and you want to make them proud too.

And yes, they are freaking encouraging also with photos. They really feel that my photos are really good when I think they are only normal. Okay, my parents are really cute. And I really love them so freaking much and ah I think they kinda pamper me, not in the bad way but in the freaking encouraging way. But I guess that's how I thrive. I work better with encouragement instead of criticism. I mean yes, I also learn and improve from criticism. But I work best with encouragements and I think my parents have a strong role in that. Lol! They are like the most positive parents ever. I don't even know how. They are honestly pretty awesome and I'm so thankful and grateful that they are my parents.

simple acts that go a long way

I just read about the news on how a man in Perth got stuck in this gap hole between the train and the platform and the rest of the commuters came together to push the train so that they can free the man's leg from the gap. And it just struck me how it's such a simple act but it speaks so much. How without much hesitation, they just got out and help this man get out from there. It's honestly quite impressive.

I guess it just makes you wonder if things would be different if it happened in another place. For instance, if it happened in Singapore. I'm not too sure if everyone will be so willing to help. I would hope that Singaporeans will offer help gladly and promptly. But I'm not too sure if we will be like that.

I admit, one of the worst traits about Singaporeans is that we mind our own business too much. To the point where sometimes it gets selfish. We would rather not trouble ourselves than to help others in need. I'm not speaking about everyone because I still have faith in humanity and Singaporeans. There are people out there who help willingly. And not just helping people they know but also complete strangers. But I guess it's not as often as it should be? That helping others, that kindness should be a natural thing and not something that requires the government to actually remind everyone through campaigns. It's really quite sad how there are actually kindness movements in Singapore. I mean, yes, the kindness movements are for the good but for the fact that we actually need these movements to remind us to be kind, that's quite sad.

And I know I, myself, am guilty of minding my own business sometimes. But I am making a conscious effort to take a step back and look around more. To see if there are people around who may need your help. Sometimes we are so focused about our own life that we forget that someone around us may actually need our help. Be it carrying heavy items or picking up something they drop. It's all very simple acts but it goes a long way. It can make someone's day when someone who is a complete stranger actually offered them some help.

I guess what some Singaporeans are afraid of is that they get scolded for being a busybody when they offer their help to someone. But I think we should stop being afraid of getting scolded and just offer. Because I think that any help offered is better than no help at all? Even if they do not require your help, it will still make their day to know that someone is willing to help them even though they don't know who they are. That yes, there is still faith in humanity. That humans aren't all that bad and we actually have a heart that is good.

It would be nice if everyone can open their eyes and take a look at their surroundings. Be more conscious about the people around them and offer help when they feel that help is needed. A simple smile also goes a long way because yes, that one smile may be just what a person needs to carry on his or her day with a lighter heart. People need to stop minding only their own business because their own business isn't the only thing that is important in the world.
 

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

- Aesop

I really like this quote. We may not be able to change the world with just a simple small act that we do but it is still something. It still makes a difference to the world in some ways. You don't need to come up with big grand inventions to make the world a better place. You don't need to be a Steve Jobs or what not. You just need to care more and be kind. Because yes, kindness goes a long way.

We just need to remember that whatever we do in life has an effect on the people around us. Be it people we know or complete strangers. And be it a small effect or a large effect. It still matters and it all depends on you to decide if you want to make it a postiive one or not.

people who are worth it

Conversations that matter. Photos that make you smile. People who you are super proud of. Simple things in life that makes you happy.

Not knowing what exactly the future is awaiting us, but we do know that what we have now is important. And that yes, life gets on and you won't get to hold on to every single person who seems to be mad important in your life right now. But I guess we should just treasure the present and let life happen. Those who truly matter will always be there and around for you no matter what. Always is relative so I guess just as long as you know it. Live the moment.

The future, we have no idea what is going to happen. Yes, it is impossible to continue meeting up with every single one of your friends who matter. Yes, your circle of friends will get smaller and may also change and new people added. But that doesn't mean that you don't treasure your friends now. You should actually treasure them more now and treasure the time you have together. Yes, you will have lesser time together as time goes by. But you see, the thing about friendships that truly matter is that time won't have any effect on the friendship. Because the bond that you have is strongly than time.

So yes, I guess I should stop feeling sad about how I may not get to see my friends as much as I would wish to in the future. And even now also actually. 'Cause I know that they are already all secured deep down in my heart. AWWWWW. Damn gross. HAHA! But yea, I know that the friendships I have with all these friends who I really treasure are real. And I don't need to see them often just to "maintain" it. I guess I'm just sad that I won't get to see them as often as I want to but I guess it's alright. I mean, we really only have 24 hours a day. It's impossible to see every single person you care about, family or friends, all the time and yea, you don't need to see them often. As long as you treasure that time spent with them, that's more than enough.

Okay, I guess I'm just crazy thankful to know how blessed I am with really wonderful people in my life. Sure, they are annoying sometimes but when I do see them and talk to them, you truly know how they are so important to your life. That them being part of your life truly make a difference to you.

And also, with time, you also begin to realise who truly matters and who doesn't anymore. Who are worth holding on and making the effort for. You will still hold on to those who doesn't seem worth holding on to and make the effort but it becomes more of a not as much as it used to be. As sad as it sounds. But I guess yea, you realise how some people are still freaking worth it and that is enough to make you really glad and thankful that they are still part of your life. Yes, one should always surround themselves with people who are worthy of their friendship and people who make them a better person.