random thots

decided to blog a post on marriages. it's amazing how many people asked me "When are you getting married?" ever since dunno how many years back. when they are aware that you are attached, settled at work and at that age, this question never fails to appear. A wide range of people asked me that question - relatives, cousins, friends, bosses, colleagues and even students. (Maybe they are not able to think of other questions to ask about me?) Disclaimer: I do not doubt the sincerity of their question. Sometimes this can get quite overwhelming that it puts me off; at times, it makes me think harder too.

when i was young in my sixteens, marriage is always sweet and lovely-dovey. perhaps this is just how TV dictates it to be. the "happily ever after" stories that were read since young probably plays a great part as well. The thought of just being in love and happy is simply sufficient. And I thought 25 is the magic number.

when i was in my early twenties, marriage looks blissful at times though it is not always as lovely as it seems. I also see the quarrels, pains and hurts it encompasses. I realise it's beyond staying happy and in love. probably someone who is good-looking, gentle, kind and sweet. I still believe that it can be romantic and sweet.

Marriage and love comes with the issue of money in late twenties. No wonder people always ask whether would u want love or bread? What would you choose? Marriage becomes less of a fantasy but more of a reality of moving on to a next stage of life. perhaps it will be deemed by society as abnormal or weird if you have not moved to that stage of life when you are in your thirties. Questions like "Don't you want to have children?", "Your children will be too young when you are old.", "You will have no energy.". Love no longer equals marriage. Family = Marriage.

The progression of how the ideals of marriage has become is quite saddening. And it is even worse when the pressures press in and when time just ticks off silently. Nonetheless, I still hope for a blissful one that is founded in love.

I have signed up for JLPT exam for level 4! :)
It will be on 6 Dec... I must really work hard.
Do encourage me if u remembered
cos it takes lots of discipline
to study and do all my homework.
Ganbate!

up up and away...

Watch the movie "Up" and it's really sweet and meaningful. A very simple plot and it's funny too. Really wish can just take a balloon ride to paradise falls now. Just living out yr dreams and having the courage to pursue them... I also like the way the couple just grows old and so in love. I think that's how marriage should be. The older it gets, the better it is.

[Posted with iBlogger from my iphone]

PS Cafe

went for a nice and slow night at PS Cafe. It's one of my favorites as I love the ambience and music. Decided to explore the one at Palais Renaissance which is hidden at one corner of the building and it can't be seen from the main road. It's quieter than the one at Dempsey and I enjoyed the short time just relaxing in jazz and dim lights. Thank God for the short yet quality time that was spent. :)

Myers-Briggs

I tried this test on facebook and this is my results. Is it accurate?
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ISTJ (Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judgment)

You are quiet, serious, and earn success by thoroughness and dependability. You are practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, and responsible. You decide logically what should be done and work toward it steadily, regardless of distractions. You take pleasure in making everything orderly and organized - your work, your home, and your life. You value traditions and loyalty. Famous people with your same ISTJ personality include: George Washington, Harry Truman, Queen Elizabeth II, investor Warren Buffet, and boxer Evander Holyfield.

NDP 2009

Had been *suffering* from a missing formatting toolbar
on blogger for the past month.
(That explains for my MIA.)
Finally managed to get it back. Sigh...
Thankfully I can finally post my pics.
Gave the fireworks a miss this year to play Katamari. *Hee*
And as usual the long weekend has kinda slowed down my entire engine.
Indeed work is really piling up and I m still having no mood for work.
Took this during NDP Celebration. That's our recycled flag :)

Happy National Day!