Following the recent murder case of a Chinese student in Montreal, fear struck. The victim was murdered, chopped into pieces and died in a gruesome way - without any dignity preserved.
The piece of news disturbed me in many ways. But mostly was due to the fact that humanity has degraded into such extent where killing could be done mercilessly. I can't help to question, how could he had done that.
06 June 2012
31 May 2012
写作
有些华裔朋友自小就不会念华文，不说华语；说父母觉得华小功课繁重，压力大，抹煞了小孩的童年与想象力。反正英语才是重要的，华语不学也罢。所以就这样，母语都不会说了，名字更加不会写。很多还因自己是纯正的‘香蕉人’而沾沾自喜，感到光荣。有的甚至瞧不起常以华语沟通的朋友，觉得羞耻。
而我，正相反。
母语是根，文化是源。我会华文，我爱华文。当年，中五报考华文，是因为我真的那么热爱华文吗？又或是因为自己那份的毅力推动了我，我不知道，但也不重要。重要的是，我没有放弃它，它也不曾离我远去。华语让我骄傲，自豪。
华语让我觉得舒服，踏实。离乡背井，背着理想，去实现梦想的当儿，华文让我认清自己。它让我认清回家的方向，提醒我饮水要思源。每每听见有人说华文时，心里就开心，它让我找到了好朋友，找到了机会，找到了在异乡的家。
而我，正相反。
母语是根，文化是源。我会华文，我爱华文。当年，中五报考华文，是因为我真的那么热爱华文吗？又或是因为自己那份的毅力推动了我，我不知道，但也不重要。重要的是，我没有放弃它，它也不曾离我远去。华语让我骄傲，自豪。
华语让我觉得舒服，踏实。离乡背井，背着理想，去实现梦想的当儿，华文让我认清自己。它让我认清回家的方向，提醒我饮水要思源。每每听见有人说华文时，心里就开心，它让我找到了好朋友，找到了机会，找到了在异乡的家。
27 May 2012
Dream big
Dare to dream and pursue your vision. However small or big. Do it if it makes you feel life has got a greater meaning.
15 March 2012
28 February 2012
26 February 2012
Montreal Nuit Blanche 2012 Ferris Wheel
One of those times when I wish I had you with me.
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| Ferris Wheel @ Nuit Blanche Montreal |
One of those times when I wish I had you with me.
25 February 2012
Life Lessons
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| Think and Reflect |
Today before you speak and hurt someone,
think of someone who cannot speak to get things done.
Before you complain about your rice, vege or meat,
think of someone who has nothing at all to eat.
Before you complain about your partner,
think of someone lonely in life.
Before you complain about the house that you live in,
think of someone who does not even have a shelter over his head.
Before you complain about your work or studies,
think of the jobless and those deprived of school.
Before you complain about living,
think of those who are dying.
Life is a treasure, value it.
Life Lessons
Snow 2012
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| Building Snowman (: |
24 February 2012
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27 January 2012
Rocky Mountain
Life.
Pain.
Cry.
Failure.
Mistakes.
It's OK.
Unfair.
What is that?
Stand up.
Move on.
Better.
Smile.
Be humane.
Pain.
Cry.
Failure.
Mistakes.
It's OK.
Unfair.
What is that?
Stand up.
Move on.
Better.
Smile.
Be humane.
26 January 2012
You and Me
Le vin avec le fromage
Le chat avec le chien
Le stylo avec le livre
La table avec la chaise
Le soleil avec la lune
Le chanson avec le chanteur
Le chocolat avec le lait
La tomate avec le carrot
Le sac avec le soulier
Le main avec le montre
Toi avec moi
Le chat avec le chien
Le stylo avec le livre
La table avec la chaise
Le soleil avec la lune
Le chanson avec le chanteur
Le chocolat avec le lait
La tomate avec le carrot
Le sac avec le soulier
Le main avec le montre
Toi avec moi
23 January 2012
27 November 2011
20 October 2011
17 September 2011
Chill in the Wind
The weather here is really so erratic. One moment is sunny bright and the next it might be so windy that it wrecks your nerve.
The temperature is getting lower each day, preparing to enter fall then winter. 7 degrees today and it's cold. :/
The temperature is getting lower each day, preparing to enter fall then winter. 7 degrees today and it's cold. :/
16 September 2011
What Montreal has Taught Me So Far
Up till today, I have left home for almost 3 weeks. And it has been a journey of mixed feelings, joy, tears and discovery.
It has always been my dream since young to step outside of my country land to see what the ang mo countries have got to offer. It was my dream, and now it is a reality.
I wake up in the morning and as I soak myself with hot water in the bath tub, everything still seems too new, too fresh and too impossible.
Now, I pick pots and pans, distinguish between good and rotten potatoes, cook my meals, do my laundry, take the metro and call home everyday. Things that I wouldn't do when I live in the comfort of home, now I do.
And I must say, the grass on the other side is not always greener than you imagine. I see beggars lying around more than what I witness back at home, roads with potholes, reckless drivers, impolite service, rude people, educated yet uncivilized citizens, drugs and what nots.
But you see, life is much happier when you focus on the white paper rather than the black dot on it. And so, I enjoy the cool weather, thank the beggar who holds my door for me, drop the homeless old man a quarter and be grateful that I'm here in a foreign country, learning as much as I could.
As I strive hard to excel in what I'm doing now, I too, silently say my vow everyday, that I'm going to contribute back to people who are in need of my helping hands. Just like how others have helped me attained my goals today.
Each day, I live my day with hope.
Each day, I fill my day with joy.
Each day, I allow myself to dream a little dream.
It has always been my dream since young to step outside of my country land to see what the ang mo countries have got to offer. It was my dream, and now it is a reality.
I wake up in the morning and as I soak myself with hot water in the bath tub, everything still seems too new, too fresh and too impossible.
Now, I pick pots and pans, distinguish between good and rotten potatoes, cook my meals, do my laundry, take the metro and call home everyday. Things that I wouldn't do when I live in the comfort of home, now I do.
And I must say, the grass on the other side is not always greener than you imagine. I see beggars lying around more than what I witness back at home, roads with potholes, reckless drivers, impolite service, rude people, educated yet uncivilized citizens, drugs and what nots.
But you see, life is much happier when you focus on the white paper rather than the black dot on it. And so, I enjoy the cool weather, thank the beggar who holds my door for me, drop the homeless old man a quarter and be grateful that I'm here in a foreign country, learning as much as I could.
As I strive hard to excel in what I'm doing now, I too, silently say my vow everyday, that I'm going to contribute back to people who are in need of my helping hands. Just like how others have helped me attained my goals today.
Each day, I live my day with hope.
Each day, I fill my day with joy.
Each day, I allow myself to dream a little dream.
15 September 2011
Smoked Meat @ Shwartz, Montreal, QC
Had my first meal of smoked meat at Shwartz, the resto that was voted as world's best smoked meat by North Americans.
Just had to try it since I have read and heard so much about this Montreal delicacy. Tried their smoked meat sandwich that is literally just meat sandwiched between 2 small slices of bread. Customers are given the choice to pick between lean, medium and fatty. Medium was just nice I would say but again, it's personal reference.
They serve other food as well like turkey and chicken platter plate, but they are so famous for their smoked meat that most customers wouldn't even need to look at the menu to know what they want. And people normally down their meat with a can of cherry coke that seems to be pretty popular there. Like a fizzy drink and tasted a lil like root beer.
Probably won't go back for a 2nd time anytime soon. I think it's more like a must-try-for-once-food, instead of a you-will-come-back-for-more kinda food. It's good, but once is enough for me. :)
All in all, dinner was pretty fruitful.
Just had to try it since I have read and heard so much about this Montreal delicacy. Tried their smoked meat sandwich that is literally just meat sandwiched between 2 small slices of bread. Customers are given the choice to pick between lean, medium and fatty. Medium was just nice I would say but again, it's personal reference.
They serve other food as well like turkey and chicken platter plate, but they are so famous for their smoked meat that most customers wouldn't even need to look at the menu to know what they want. And people normally down their meat with a can of cherry coke that seems to be pretty popular there. Like a fizzy drink and tasted a lil like root beer.
Probably won't go back for a 2nd time anytime soon. I think it's more like a must-try-for-once-food, instead of a you-will-come-back-for-more kinda food. It's good, but once is enough for me. :)
All in all, dinner was pretty fruitful.
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