I was once told that 'Happiness is not a dependency but a choice'; I beg to differ. Happiness has many definitions, to some it is to have good health, or to have achieved your goals or to have found true love. I know what makes me happy and what ingredients went into making it. To make my elating dose of happiness, I would need a home-full of family love, a trophy-full of achievements, a pinch of true love and a teaspoon of excitement. When all of the above combined, I would be propelled to the highest of cloud nine.
Not everyone is blessed with a home full of happiness. It is a wonderful blessing , and to develop it one will need mutual trust, respect and acceptance. Tolerance is not a suitable replacement for acceptance, it is fragile and insincere. Acceptance has no threshold and cements the bond within the family. Mutual trust and respect strengthens the cement of acceptance. With the three together, a house will morphed into a home filled with family love. This wonderful social structure brings me joy.
The sense of achievement can bring about happiness. Achievement does not need to be big. I am a habitual goal/target setter. Having a goal or targets, gives me an opportunity to accomplish what I desire and be rewarded with the sense of achievement. Small goals such as being able to do 6 pull-ups by September brought me a high feeling that lasted for approximately 3 days.
True love and excitement, these are extremely rare substances. I am fortunate enough to have heavy doses of the former but very little of the latter. I am glad my endorphins can be triggered by the following. Hence, I conclude that happiness is not a choice but a dependency. Cheers!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Life?
Missing someone dear... someone whom I cherish. I wish life was like how it was back in my old home. Though the house was small, the walls reflected love and hope. This house doesn't reflect that. To make matters worst, the previous occupants left this house divorced, and my the family had seen more fights and quarrels only after shifting into this house. I can sense the unharmonious aura.
Fortunately, I am feeling better now. Things have settled a little and my major-project phase of my polytechnic life is finally over. We gave our very best and we can only hope for a grade that justifies our long nights, gruelling long mornings, and countless of trips to Sim Lim Towers, ABES, Kamtex, and much more. The entire MPSIP period was scary, we were left in the wilderness of DSSC and Solarcells, without much guide or a reliable compass. We encountered many obstacles and roadblocks; burnt fuses and damaged components but we did not falter. We strived and worked all the way. Just have to continue to persevere.
Through this I've learnt that sadness is like breath while happiness is like breeze. We have to breathe to live and a windy breeze will come quickly and leave quickly. The great teacher Buddha has taught us to accept pain. It might sound pessimistic but it holds profound truth.
Buddham Saranam Gachami...
Fortunately, I am feeling better now. Things have settled a little and my major-project phase of my polytechnic life is finally over. We gave our very best and we can only hope for a grade that justifies our long nights, gruelling long mornings, and countless of trips to Sim Lim Towers, ABES, Kamtex, and much more. The entire MPSIP period was scary, we were left in the wilderness of DSSC and Solarcells, without much guide or a reliable compass. We encountered many obstacles and roadblocks; burnt fuses and damaged components but we did not falter. We strived and worked all the way. Just have to continue to persevere.
Through this I've learnt that sadness is like breath while happiness is like breeze. We have to breathe to live and a windy breeze will come quickly and leave quickly. The great teacher Buddha has taught us to accept pain. It might sound pessimistic but it holds profound truth.
Buddham Saranam Gachami...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Reflecting-Life?
Adversities are like plain water on the tongue. They wash away the sweetness left behind by previous indulges only to allow the tongue to appreciate and fully enjoy the next sweet moment.
To a drunk, life is topsy turvy. To a mystic, life is philosophical. To a mathematician, life is a sequent. To a optimist, life is great.
For the physical pain my body endured during Chemotherapy, the turmoil when I had to stay in hospital and skip school, the dent on my ego when I detoured to poly, the cut on my vanity when I started to bald, and the emotional scaring from family misunderstandings; all has made me a stronger, better, more efficient human being.
Whether life is a journey, a reflection of the paradox of time, a celebration of love, a moment of bliss or a stay at the hospital. I am thankful for the blessings showered upon me, the strength bestowed upon me, and the love surrounding me.
To a drunk, life is topsy turvy. To a mystic, life is philosophical. To a mathematician, life is a sequent. To a optimist, life is great.
For the physical pain my body endured during Chemotherapy, the turmoil when I had to stay in hospital and skip school, the dent on my ego when I detoured to poly, the cut on my vanity when I started to bald, and the emotional scaring from family misunderstandings; all has made me a stronger, better, more efficient human being.
Whether life is a journey, a reflection of the paradox of time, a celebration of love, a moment of bliss or a stay at the hospital. I am thankful for the blessings showered upon me, the strength bestowed upon me, and the love surrounding me.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Rafael Benites celebrates...
Liverpool FC 2 Manchester United 0
Sad day for Manchester United... but well football is a game. And this game had a very entertaining second half. I think such games are fun to watch, unlike those that is unfair like the South Korean games for world cup 2002 . Congratulations LFC! And despite being a ManUnited fan... I admire the way Torres played. He is a world class player.
Manchester United... as a football club we are still one of the best around. Just keep moving forward! And Rooney..you did well!
Sad day for Manchester United... but well football is a game. And this game had a very entertaining second half. I think such games are fun to watch, unlike those that is unfair like the South Korean games for world cup 2002 . Congratulations LFC! And despite being a ManUnited fan... I admire the way Torres played. He is a world class player.
Manchester United... as a football club we are still one of the best around. Just keep moving forward! And Rooney..you did well!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
DERBY MATCH LFC VS MUFC
Today Manchester United will face Liverpool at LFC's home ground. Its a derby match and anything can happen in a derby game. But the odds of LFC winning is slim, especially since Gerrard and Torres are out due to injuries. Furthermore, LFC have not been able to secure a single win in their previous 4 games.
Let's just wait and see. Glory glory Man United!
Cheers!
Let's just wait and see. Glory glory Man United!
Cheers!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
A long gruelling day
It has been a gruelling 7 months hiatus from FREEDOM. Clocking-in and out, returning to school during semester break, going to factories, meeting vendors, frequent trips to SIM LIM, bruises and cuts on my arm, all in the name of Major-Project. And yet it is far from over.
12 more days and school will re-open, it will be the start of my 2nd semester. 3.2 will be my last semester in Temasek Poly, and its the most crucial semester, with new electives and most importantly Major-project judging. More stress....
Today was a long, painful day. Went all the way to Shaw Rd to give the factory my panel design only to be told that the format was not supported. They needed it to be in Freehand or AutoCad, both of which I am completely unfamiliar with. Went back home, searched and downloaded a trial version of AutoCad2010 and started playing around with it(its been 7hours already). The program is a lot different then what I usually use. This program has a dialogue box, that makes it seem like the software chats with you. To top it of, it has a array of perplexing icons and options on the menu bar.
The plan is to master the little skills I need today and draw the panel design before the sun rises tomorrow. So that I can fine tune the dimensions and send it to the factory by Friday.
God bless me! Amen!
PS: Muru starts serving the nation today, and Subra left for India.
12 more days and school will re-open, it will be the start of my 2nd semester. 3.2 will be my last semester in Temasek Poly, and its the most crucial semester, with new electives and most importantly Major-project judging. More stress....
Today was a long, painful day. Went all the way to Shaw Rd to give the factory my panel design only to be told that the format was not supported. They needed it to be in Freehand or AutoCad, both of which I am completely unfamiliar with. Went back home, searched and downloaded a trial version of AutoCad2010 and started playing around with it(its been 7hours already). The program is a lot different then what I usually use. This program has a dialogue box, that makes it seem like the software chats with you. To top it of, it has a array of perplexing icons and options on the menu bar.
The plan is to master the little skills I need today and draw the panel design before the sun rises tomorrow. So that I can fine tune the dimensions and send it to the factory by Friday.
God bless me! Amen!
PS: Muru starts serving the nation today, and Subra left for India.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
The 24th lap
Some people and the nurses at SGH, told me that, the last day of my Chemotherapy marks the day of my 'new' birthday. However, life is not about just staying alive, life is about living your dreams and impacting the lives of others.
Today is the 28th of September, the day where I complete the 24th lap of my life. Throughout these 24 laps, I've seen many bumps, crashes, re-fills, change of tyres and a D-tour. For past 8yrs I have been on a totally new track, one that is filled with 400mg of Imatinib, blood tests and hospital visits. But I have also had my fair share of laugh and joy. Hmm... life is really a journey worth leaving throughout.
Cheers!
Today is the 28th of September, the day where I complete the 24th lap of my life. Throughout these 24 laps, I've seen many bumps, crashes, re-fills, change of tyres and a D-tour. For past 8yrs I have been on a totally new track, one that is filled with 400mg of Imatinib, blood tests and hospital visits. But I have also had my fair share of laugh and joy. Hmm... life is really a journey worth leaving throughout.
Cheers!
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