珍惜拥有的一切 当它依然还在你身边 现在才了解 已过一光年 人为何总要失去挚爱才会懂得去学会
........(书签)
...my song
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
一天一点点
The special song that describes this special day. Needless for words to further elaborate :) My new song for 2012 :) Perhaps this is going to be the only song i'll be composing for this year. We shall see.
Yes, this personal space of mine has been forgotten for 401 days. As facebook gets more and more common and less personal, this space is a far better platform for me to share some of my more personal thoughts and feelings.
I just have to say that lots have happened to my life over these past 401 days. I have signed my signature onto a paper which has traditionally been described as the 'grave of love', we are also also awaiting the arrival of our little one, which her motion was 1st sensed yesterday and we are already doing the research for her name :). We also welcomed the arrival of my little nephew Xavion. He is that adorable and lovable :) here are some of his recent shots: My wedding was mainly a great success. Can be quite sure that none of my friends or relatives have used his/ her own song as the theme song of their montage or wedding. i did :) and that was how my colleagues got to know this other side of me and on one occasion i received this personal email invitation of one of my big big boss to attend a KTV session in office and apparently that became the LOUD factor that caused many of my colleagues from other Diplomas to know who i am. lol.
12 years ago, exactly this date, i was enlisted at Pulau Tekong, visiting the island for the first time in my life. today, i'm already a CAT Y1 old soldier . Even though i was still able to sustain my 'pass' grade for the annual IPPT, but my physical fitness has dropped and is still dropping all these years. no doubt i did receive two awards for NS this year, but each time there will be bothering injuries traumatizing me. Last year was a bad neck injury, this year was again the same neck injury, but now up one level to also include an abrasion/ infection wound :( Just can't help but to wonder whether i can remain combat fit until i MR.
As far as work is concerned, perhaps the most comforting thing was being able to gain the appreciation of my students towards this seemingly strict, fierce and stern teacher. The online students feedback score says it all. Some of them were pretty touching though. But somehow, getting that score is a pressure, a pressure to sustain it or not letting it drop.
Anyway, was just back from the CLS foundation leadership camp few weeks ago. this camp indeed makes me feel young again, from tug of war, kayaking to trekking and the RARA which are things that i have not done for many many years, i had the chance to do it again, with this group of students:
Not sure when will be the next time i'm visiting this space. But i'm sure it'll not be forgotten though :)
A seemingly forgotten space, finally picked up the drive to post something.
Very occupied with all sorts of itenary: mainly revolving around the new house reno, shopping for furniture and all sorts of household necessities, etc.
Pre-wedding shots done, and shall be ready by Apr. Not much prep for the wedding is done yet!!!!!
Still adjusting to my new job. Was happy that i have received good feedback from my pioneering batch of students in the institution for CP4016, the only examinable module which i am taking care of. Even though I know that i am definitely not a Nice Teacher in the eyes of the students -- i still recall they ever make certain remarks to me like:
"Cher, why you dun gif chance one? late one min oso cannot???"
"Cher, why you always in class so early one??? the class start at 8 you 745 alr reach????"
"Cher, y u so serious one??? smile more la...."
Even though they are not from the parent diploma i am teaching, but nonetheless they are an interesting group of pple whom have added fun colors to begin my teaching career in a new environment.
Tmr is their examination for the module, good luck to them =)
Nice songs to end this post!
末班车 --- 萧煌奇
The No.1 song in my pop chart for this month. Touching lyrics, superb singing, melancholic melody with the minor chords. will touch anyone who have experienced the feeling of parting from a loved one.
Another very nice song in the recent months. heard this song by coincidence on a sat morning when i automatically woke up at 6+, and i happen to hear this song over radio. was immediately captivated by it in the first instance and i frantically went to my pc to search for the title and singer by a sentence in the lyrics "誰忘了 那關於愛情的規則"
The 4th hit. The previous 3 are way better in terms of the melody. This one wins because of lyrics, something which is close to all of our hearts...."What are we working hard for" The mtv is also the most touching and meaningful among the 4. Working hard for family? loved ones? friends.
Well, blogging is already being branded as something 'old fashion' Somehow i do feel that.
Even though i do have a twitter account, but am still not actively using it. So for now, let me still have a quick one through this.
Am quoting what adik Kartini had posted on her fb:
Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends.
Here are the photos which we have taken on our farewell meals:
Vege meal with Raymond, Dennis, Loke Khee, Morgan, Christine, Ah Camb (i always introduce her to my trainees as our FLOOR MANAGER), Janet (aka 仙姐) and Doreen (aka 秀芳姐) at 8 immortals at Jurong Bird Park.
At Seoul Garden at Ngee Ann City....after like close to 10 years not patronizing the restaurant.
I was awaken by my dad who came in to my room to ask me to go and eat some fruits which were juz bought. He made this remark in mandarin:
这样累啊, 连凉都还没有冲, 袜子也还没有脱...
that was like at close to 2130. i juz dozed off on my bed in my office shirt, shorts and socks.....that's how tired i was.
Taking a second to say hello but forever to say goodbye -- 14 Jul 2006 - 30 Sep 2010
Time really flies and my 4 years or 50 months or 1539 days of career in my PTSCPTC finally come to an end.
I still remembered on 14th July 2006, I was like a fresh greenhorn travelling to a ‘foreign’ and dirty Jurong Island to begin my employment as a Process Specialist. Spending my first day of employment with Dennis, Iibrahim, Henry and Mr Han Lok Fong when they oriented me to this new place and the impression up till now is still so fresh as if it only happened yesterday; From Teaching my pioneer batch of PET training from Ngee Ann Poly, growing and maturing to start to handle industry clients and then to the taking over from PTSCPTC and undergoing a transition to a much more challenging job scope.
I am exceptionally thankful to the excellent team I have worked with, the friendships built over the years, the knowledge imparted to me, the mentorships and guidance given to me by all of you in some way or another, and also not forgetting the development and growth opportunities PTS has given me over the past 2 over years. I will definitely remember and treasure all these intangible memories and moments: The durian parties; the lunch time 'scavaging', chats and laughter; the non stop complaining about our dear CITRIX; shifting offices and ‘fighting’ over the working desks; the overseas training assignments; dragon boating and bowling sessions; working in the plant under the hot sun, heavy rain and late nights and lastly how we have listened to each other, provided support and helped each other when we were faced with difficulties and hiccups along the way.
Every ending is a new beginning, I believe that we will definitely have a chance to cross path again in life. Thank you all once again for making my stay in PTSCPTC an extremely memorable and meaningful chapter in my life.
'Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.' ~Flavia Weedn, Forever
Those were my 'last words' to my fellow colleagues. As I was walking around the facility for the last time and to bid goodbye to my colleagues, even though i knew that i will still be able to cross path again with many of them in the future due to the nature of my new job, but I really could not help it but to get emotional and all memories start to flow back into my mind, including former colleagues whom have left a foot print on this chapter of my life, and also how the place have changed, from its infrastructure to its management and finally the people. Afterall it's been more than 4 years and it's definitely not a short duration...Like what some of them said to me, I am sentimental person, in my own way, even though i don't look like one :). I was thankful that my emotions were still under control then :p
Yes, today is my last day of employment with my current employer, and now i can officially announce that to everyone. Because of my departure, the following has become my last training assignment. the meaningful part of this is that it was not done locally, but in Brunei, a 'god-forsaken' place. Spent 10 days there to prepare, teach and assess a group of their Control Room Operators. Somehow i felt that I'm like a fish being thrown back into the water, and being able to swim freely to do what i am originally passionate about, even though i still can boldly say that i do not dislike my managerial roles even until today.
A memorable shot with the Trainees, Seniors and Engineers from Brunei Shell Petroleum, and not forgetting my team mate, Abg Zaidi.
The coastline of Brunei...that's basically the leisure activities when we were in Brunei... Brunei Billionth Barrel Monument
My room during the stay in Brunei. I wish my own room at home is of the same size and degree of comfort.
The previous published song of mine was back in Apr 2009...
After 16 months. I finally got the drive to compose something new, and after 5 years of not using midi software for my composition, i finally did it again, after much relearning of the software which i have mostly forgotten about its features.
Perhaps it's because this song is my own baby, I like it. Even though it is still not a perfect production. Hope you like it too.
Try to decipher the meaning behind the song, apparently it has a superficial and also a hidden meaning behind it. Lets see who can decipher that.
