a sound advice

weeks ago, i met a teacher who taught me bm back in my high school years. i was taken aback slightly because he has lost weight. i am always fond of this sir. he is one who not only inculcates the subject matter to you but life principles as well. throughout his lessons, i feel i have not only developed as a student, as a human being as well. he taught us how to be a good human being.

we exchanged greetings. he taught i am still studying in university. laughed a bit there. do i still look that young?

i did explain my job nature and the hours i put in for this work. he did advise me again. he said, "chee seng, when you have studied until very high in life, do not be afraid to give it up in search of happiness. just be happy." these sentences are still vividly remembered. i understand what he meant. it really takes courage to be happy. i am serious. there a few things one need in order to be in the state, in my opinion:

1) stop comparing
2) realise that everyone's journey is different
3) stay true to yourself
4) know what you want in life
5) stick to it once you found what you want

yeah, i know sir. thank you again for the life learning advice. i am in midst of process. it just takes time.

forever a teacher and life guide

blogger listening to lego house by ed

ed

once in a while, you will come across a singer which you will think,"wow, he is good." recently, i found one. it's not mainly due to his voice or the music. it's because of the lyrics. it makes me wonder in my mind for quite some time, "how does he come out with such strong meaningful words to form the song." his perspective gives out a breath of fresh air to the music that i know.

i have literally search for the meaning of the songs. thumbs up.

for such creativity, i should thank a person when credit falls due as he deserves it, not that he needs any from me.

ed

own agenda

everyone has their own agenda. whatever it is, one will act according to one's agenda in mind.

take for instance,me. this year, we are having inter department games where everyone will play as a team according to your team. yours truly have decided to join other department to play volleyball. yes, i begin to love this game. at first, i feel it is alright because i just want to play along with a friend from another department. she is a good friend of mine. best buddy since joining the firm. and the thought of me might be leaving next year means this will be a last chance we can play together.

then i went for practice, everything seems fine. but when it comes to player selection, the team mastermind decided that my friend and i are best separated to different team.

part of me feel. hmmm. if the reason they are playing is to win and my reason to play is for companionship, i believe i am feeling reluctant to play anymore. hence, i do not feel obligated to play anymore.

don't get me wrong, i still love volleyball. it's just that i don't want to play this time around anymore. maybe i should just ask that i become a reserve player. in that way, i will feel better.

it's alright. things will not always go the way you want it. but feelings do matter, i choose to follow mine. to my best buddy, may you win the volleyball competition!

the routine

tuesday: volleyball practice

thursday: volleyball practice

sunday: badminton

with all the lines up for sports, i feel energised and contented. everytime i exercise, i feel i have more energy after the resting for a bit after doing sports. contentment comes in when you are very busy and yet managed to do sports. only an auditor will understand. all work no play makes your life revolves around numbers only. sometimes, i just need to socialise for a bit. if not, i will go crazy.

blogger listening to "demons by imagined dragons"