Been a great experience here, made many new friends, learnt to appreciate wine..... but not alcoholic yet...... okay, not very eloquent at this moment.... luggage still left open and friend is on the way to pick me up!....
Bye Melbourne.... Hello Singapore!
Signing off from Melbourne City,
Ammes
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Moving Home
Moving home....... all furniture sold, items packed to be shipped,
and all clothes taken off hangers.... hmmm, that's a lot of hangers......
and all clothes taken off hangers.... hmmm, that's a lot of hangers......
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Sunday Afternoon Haunt
Sunday afternoon haunt at Brunswick, Red Triangle.
Cool rusty place, with cheap rates (2pm-6pm, $6/hr).
Affordable entertainment for students!
Footy At Telstra Dome
Meant to put this up earlier, but due to my very busy schedule..... hehheh... anyway, my very first and possibly last footy game on 21 May 2005. Can't leave Melbourne without watching a footy game....... And many thanks to Chris and Ruth who gave a brief and concise crash course of the game to facilitate my understanding. Game is not as bad as I imagined, pretty exciting with its momentum, considering it being half rugby. Enjoyed the night with good company.... now I will consider a pause before switching channels when they are on TV......heh!
Players running through a huge banner put together by supporters.
Banner got destroyed in split seconds! What a waste of efforts!
Scored! The 'pom-pom' cheerleading group in the background.
Monday, June 06, 2005
I Did It!
Can't describe the experience, simply.......... can only show you some pictures for now.... hehheh...
Hangar 22, where we took off in a rather flimsy small plane.
That's me with instructor, rather minature.
My Skydiving Student License
Hangar 22, where we took off in a rather flimsy small plane.
That's me with instructor, rather minature.
My Skydiving Student License
As my second photographer has not given me my pictures yet, that's all I have for now... next chance then!........... Things you do before you turn XX years old.....
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Tricks and Surprises
Life plays tricks on people....... I remembered saying this to a friend two days ago. And now, sitting here on a lazy morning, I am thinking about the coincidences, the chances, the destinies, the intuitions, and the surprises that life brings. Yes, surprises! I have always like surprises, often, ok correction.... used to spring surprises on people around me. It just gives me the joy to see the smiles on their faces.
Anyway, coming back to life.... did a mini reflection on my life, up till now XX years, and using the 'What if ' technique:
What if I have not been born in Singapore?
What if I have not been given the family I have now?
What if I have not studied in SAC?
What if I have not met the 'karkeys'?
What if I have continued with my last job?
What if I have never left the country?
What if I have never met you?
What if I have not been me?
Scary!
My mind took me to the worst places, and I am very glad to say that I am rather pleased with my life up till now. Phew! Although I can't say that there are absolutely no regrets, or there is nothing that I will like to change if I have a second opportunity, it has been many blessed years.
Life is full of surprises. When you receive a good surprise, you tend to embrace and love life a little better. When you receive a bad surprise, you wish it never happen. But guess we need to look a little beyond that and, accept and see things in a easier light. It may seem a little too easy to just pen these now in a few words, but we all need to do our best within our capabilities. We may not be able to predict what surprises are in stored for us, but can definitely control how we want to react to them. I look forward to what tomorrow may bring, and I hope you too.
What a 'life-ly' morning!
Anyway, coming back to life.... did a mini reflection on my life, up till now XX years, and using the 'What if ' technique:
What if I have not been born in Singapore?
What if I have not been given the family I have now?
What if I have not studied in SAC?
What if I have not met the 'karkeys'?
What if I have continued with my last job?
What if I have never left the country?
What if I have never met you?
What if I have not been me?
Scary!
My mind took me to the worst places, and I am very glad to say that I am rather pleased with my life up till now. Phew! Although I can't say that there are absolutely no regrets, or there is nothing that I will like to change if I have a second opportunity, it has been many blessed years.
Life is full of surprises. When you receive a good surprise, you tend to embrace and love life a little better. When you receive a bad surprise, you wish it never happen. But guess we need to look a little beyond that and, accept and see things in a easier light. It may seem a little too easy to just pen these now in a few words, but we all need to do our best within our capabilities. We may not be able to predict what surprises are in stored for us, but can definitely control how we want to react to them. I look forward to what tomorrow may bring, and I hope you too.
What a 'life-ly' morning!