Friday, May 4, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
It pains.
They’re both convinced
that a sudden passion joined them.
Such certainty is more beautiful,
but uncertainty is more beautiful still.
Since they’d never met before, they’re sure
that there’d been nothing between them.
But what’s the word from the streets, staircases, hallways–
perhaps they’ve passed by each other a million times?
I want to ask them
if they don’t remember–
a moment face to face
in some revolving door?
perhaps a “sorry” muttered in a crowd?
a curt “wrong number”caught in the receiver?–
but I know the answer.
No, they don’t remember.
They’d be amazed to hear
that Chance has been toying with them
now for years.
Not quite ready yet
to become their Destiny,
it pushed them close, drove them apart,
it barred their path,
stifling a laugh,
and then leaped aside.
There were signs and signals,
even if they couldn’t read them yet.
Perhaps three years ago
or just last Tuesday
a certain leaf fluttered
from one shoulder to another?
Something was dropped and then picked up.
Who knows, maybe the ball that vanished
into childhood’s thicket?
There were doorknobs and doorbells
where one touch had covered another
beforehand.
Suitcases checked and standing side by side.
One night. perhaps, the same dream,
grown hazy by morning.
Every beginning
is only a sequel, after all,
and the book of events
is always open halfway through.
~Wisława Szymborska
This week has been so very painful.
~loner.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
I am living in a freezer
Dear Friends,
It is freezing right now. It is, -17degrees C. I need only stuff my bottle of coke into the pile of snow by my balcony, in ten minutes, viola, chilled coke. Impressive. Snow is OK if it’s only for a few days; if you got to live with it, it is not as fun as we thought it is. Really, what is so bad about 30 degrees C plus alittle of humidity? The grass is greener on the other side (i.e. home), literally and figuratively.
OLE OLE OLE, we’ve got the ASEAN Championship, again. *Yawn, time for larger stage now, Lions. My English Prof said that we should keep daily journals, man i wonder if blog counts. Maybe if he would give marks for blog-ging. I would probably do it twice a day.
Alright, i got to go now. High light of the week: German Chapel.
Auf Wiedersehen.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
May I lament?
I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all! Will your long-winded speeches never end? What ails you that you keep on arguing? I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could make fine speeches against you and shake my head at you. But my mouth would encourage you; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. You asked, “Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?” Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. You said, “Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.” My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Of weekdays and weekends.
Oh hello,
It is the last day of Interim term! And it’s Interim holidays till next Sunday!! Woopiee….
Last Sunday, met with the Dean of Seminary right after Service, woohoo first time meeting him. =) Nice guy, was a missionary in Japan for abit, and his Japanese is really good. I almost fainted. Day before went with Asia Club people to advisor’s place for some dumplings. He’s a big guy too, he designed a few airports in big-time cities in China. Then the day before went to Bible study which was led by a Indian Missionary. Nice. Now, why didn’t I use Saturday and Friday? Emmm..
Well well, next Saturday, I will be trying out to do the Law school entrance exam. Abit early, but good to have a feel of it. Wish me well, thanks!
See you!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Ouch!
Boy meets girl, girl meets boy. Boy likes girl, girl likes boy. Girl talks to boy, boy talks to girl. Girl opens up to boy, boy opens up to girl. Boy stupid left her alone, girl broke boy’s heart and ran away with romeo #2. Wow isn’t this a classic story? Arn’t too classic when yours sincerely is the fallen victim.
Things aren’t quite right recently. Just within the last week, not once but twice did I leave my fly open only to realise after a few hours of walking around campus. Gees, who can think of something more embarassing that that? Just half hour earlier, i slipped at the basketball court. I didn’t know I will slip during winter too. I think my ankle’s abit twisted and my back’s screaming. Ouch.
Today, we had a missions meeting. People in school who are interested in missions came together and talked. Yeah, and I think I need to get back to writing that paper. Very abrupt right? I don’t know, I am very unpredictable for the last 2 weeks. OKie dokie, tata for now!
Loner.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
I don’t wanna lead a student’s life………
Win already lor, today’s temperature is -5C, how to survive you tell me?
So lonely, right now my favourite song is “wu yan de jie ju”. It is the song that keeps me company through the lonely nights. Song courtesy of Jacqueline, thanks for making things worst, hor.
How I wished I am back home right now. Study so much for what? Get disconnected with family and friends. Just get a simple 9-5 job, endure Boss’ screams and I am free after office hours. Or work on projects that I have always done half way, surely I can make a return again. But wait, “many are the plans in a Man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails” Proverbs 19:21. I must be here for a reason. And it sure is. To be equiped for His Kingdom. Well, that sounds more comforting now. So help me to commit everything to You, O Lord. Amen. P/s: When will my prospective prudent wife come knocking on my door? Or have i missed her/them ??
Monday, January 8, 2007
Let’s see if this works.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Its Amazing.
I just realised that during the last 3 hours, I wrote in Japanese, listened to radio in German (still running now), thought of home in Chinese, and greeted my Egyptian roommate in Arabic. International! I miss home! AAArrrghghhghghhh!!!……………… Who so smart send me here?!
Ah, something new for you. Next semester I will be studying Eschatology. Soooo happy. There wasn’t any room intially, but thank God, He opened doors. Yippie!
Yeah yeah, I know,I am lazy. I don’t blog alot. You got to guess what I am thinking. I want to go now. Bye!
Saturday, November 4, 2006
argh!
Going to MISS Corrinne May AGAIN this December! Why is she performing at that time?!?!! ONE night only some more. ARGH………
