Feng shui is a science

I like this:-

"Feng shui is not superstitious, not religious, it is very scientific and it is a great skill."

However, sad to say, most of the people tend to associate Feng shui as being superstitious, which is not true.

Do Re Mi

Just the thing we need to give us a lift!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k

"This video was made in the Antwerp, Belgium Central Train Station. On a Monday morning, with no warning to the passengers passing through the station, a recording of Julie Andrews comes on the public address system singing "Do, Re, Mi." As the bemused passengers watch in amazement, some 200 dancers begin to appear from the crowd and station entrances."

Is never too old to dance

I am most inspired by this old lady - for her determination, for her passion, for her spirits and for her courage.

After watching this, I felt quite ashamed of myself. How many a times have I work hard for something I really like, my passion?

I claimed to like photography, which I really do since young and have always envy those who can "click click click" everywhere with their cameras and yearn to have one too. They are cool man, really, no bluff. But when I finally received one as a gift, what happened to it? It just get cast aside.

I also claimed to like dancing and have always hope that one day, I could dance as gracefully and gleefully as her, perferably with my partner on my wedding dance floor. But what happened? I discontinued after a few months of lessons.

I took up piano too, but same thing happened?

So what's next?

Marriage - Must Haves

Chanced upon this website www.wofs.com and found an interesting article on the 10 wedding essentials for bride and groom, thus decided to post it here.

The followings are perhaps what our grandparents used to do for our parents but due to the modernisation, we hardly see the younger generation practicing them anymore.

Anyway, from the understanding, these essentials are necessary (I won't use the word "vital" bcos they are not exactly "vital") to ensure a marriage full of prosperity, love, laughter and plenty of grandkids for the in-laws. Ultimately, they are just traditional customs, whether the couples eventually decide to or not to follow, I believe will not have any major effect on their wedding life.

Because...the truth is....
Everyone's luck comprises 3 portions, namely:-
1) Heaven Luck (Tie’n Chai’) ---> the pre-determined luck the moment we are born,
2) Earth Luck (Ti Chai’) ---> the luck where we try to enhance through the use of Fengshui
and finally
3) Mankind Luck (Ren Chai’) ---> i.e. ourselves.

Thus, no matter what, even though we choose not to follow their customs eventually, it is not going to have effect on the marriage life. As ultimately, the remaining 1/3 of our destiny is determined by our behaviour, our attitudes towards life as well as the choices we make along the journey of life.

Enjoy....


1. Dragon & Phoenix embracing a Globe

Every married couple should keep an image of the dragon and phoenix in the home. The presence of the dragon and phoenix symbolizes a fruitful marriage blessed with much success and prosperity, as well as many male offspring!

2. Auspicious Chinese Papercuts

These are used to embellish the wedding hall and bridal chamber. Use symbols like the double happiness sign, the dragon & phoenix, mandarin ducks, the mystic knot, mountain peonies and peaches for lasting romance in the marriage.

3. Dragon & Phoenix candles

These red wedding candles come in a pair, and are decorated one with a dragon and one with a phoenix, as well as the double happiness symbol. In olden days, these traditional candles would be lit in the bridal chamber on the wedding night with the intention to drive away evil spirits.

4. Wedding corsages in auspicious red & gold

Silk or velvet flowers (usually the luscious mountain peony) are attached to red ribbons (imprinted with “bride” and “groom” as well as “best man” and “bridesmaid” and even “usher”) flanked by a golden dragon and phoenix for good fortune.

5. Golden Rice Bowl Set

Complete with golden spoons and a pair of chopsticks each, these are usually adorned with the celestial dragon & phoenix as well as double happiness symbols. The couple should eat a first meal as man and wife using these auspicious rice bowls for a prosperous future together.

6. Hair Combing Set

Includes a round pincushion surrounded by 10 little boys (to bring descendant luck), five colours of thread (symbolizing the five elements), face powder, a wooden hair comb, a round mirror, red braid and auspicious sleepwear.

7. Descendant Basin Set

Decorated with mandarin ducks and double happiness symbols, this set includes a mug, tea tray, washbasin and a chamber pot. These are usually filled for the occasion with fruit and strings of coins to symbolize a prosperous and fruitful marriage.


8. Small Round Mirror

The bride should carry a small round mirror to ward off malignant influences and protect herself from all manner of evil during the wedding ceremony, when evil spirits may become jealous. This particular mirror is adorned with auspicious symbols – five bats and the longevity symbol – to bring good fortune and to ensure a safe passage through the wedding celebrations.




9. Red Envelopes

Red envelopes printed with the Double Happiness in gold ink. These are filled with money to be used for various rituals during the wedding ceremony, such as door-opening games, tea pouring ceremony, etc.



10. A Pair of Red Prosperity Lamps

Inscribed with auspicious sayings that signify an enduring happy marriage, these should be positioned next to the nuptial bedhead for a prosperous and fruitful union.

It is starting to get a bit....

Life is starting to get a bit boring...

Work is starting to get a bit boring...

Life is starting to get a bit aimless...

Things start to become a chore...


Because I have to wake up from my dream from next tuesday...my boss is coming back...

The end of my freedom...ZZZzzzzzz

I have found mine

I don’t want to spend my life with a person who always makes me cry which was the reason I left.

I want to spend my life with a person who can make me laugh and be happy always.

And....I am glad that I have found one =)

Used vs Loved

I love this heart-breaking story and I have decided to post it here to serve as a reminder for me that “Things are to be used, People are to be loved.” A lot of times, when we are upset, we start to say or do things that hurt the other party. All because our emotions start to rule and we stop to think rationally. For that moment, we became too engrossed in fighting for our rights and for what we believe that justice should be done. A sorry is not a remedy to everything.


The story goes:-

While a man was polishing his new car,his 4 yr old son picked up a stoneand scratched lines on the side of the car.

In anger, the man took the child's hand and hit it many times not realizing he was using a wrench.

At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures.

When the child saw his father..... with painful eyes he asked, 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?'

The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.

Devastated by his own actions...... sitting in front of that car he looked at the scratches; the child had written 'LOVE YOU DAD'.

The next day that man committed suicide. . .

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Anger and Love have no limits; choose the latter to have a beautiful, lovely life & remember this: Things are to be used and people are to be loved.

The problem in today's world is that people are used while things are loved.

Let's try always to keep this thought in mind: Things are to be used,People are to be loved.

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character;
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.