The Libertadores Times
Sunday, March 30, 2008

福祸相倚

台湾向前行,台湾一定赢.蓝军大胜即将结束八年的绿色执政.四年后又会是怎样一番光景?
因为有四年前的
319,才会有此次蓝军的大团结.马英九命好!
命好的马英九接替的是一个彻底的烂摊子
.

八年间许多事情改变了. 'Irreversible Change'.
变了就是变了,改回去的跟原来的就是不一样.

南大要复名,把牌坊搬回去.但是就是缺了什么.

对马英九勿报太大希望,此公是将才非帅才.


道可道,非常道
5:50:00 PM
Saturday, February 23, 2008

Mind over body

Before i begin this entry, may all pray for Eduardo da Silva and wish him a speedy recovery.

I apologise for the belated entry as I am trying to catch up with my sleep over the weekend. About 50 days into the army and I think I have more or less adjusted to the army lifestyle.

It's only when you are given a set of TODAY then you realise how isolated you are from the outside world and how ignorant you have become just in one week's time. It feels especially so this week as quite a few major events took place. There are good news coupled with sad ones. It feels especially dampening when you read upon the sad news and you start to feel more about things happening around you. Ironically, it's only now that people are craving for newspaper everyday. I personally never have such a strong a urge to get hold of a set of Zaobao or Straits Times before. It feels uneasy and there is a sense of insecurity to be not aware of what's happening around you.

And the word freedom has a different definition. Not only physically but also mentally. To be mentally freed is indeed a luxury or a privilege. As it is it's all up here mind over body.

Somehow i have enjoyed watching the planes flying past, trying to figure out all the different airlines and plane model. Watching the sunset while serving guard duty and observing different vessels across the narrow Straits of Singapore and witnessing different individuals with different agenda in the army. Away from the bustling and hustling of downtown, you have your peace of mind.

It may seem conflicting but then you understand what is 中庸. Traveling in the centre lane guarantees speed and safety.

Feeling grateful to all who have helped me all these days.









道可道,非常道
11:20:00 PM
Wednesday, January 09, 2008

‘弃笔从戎’

刚刚完成对华的私人访问,或者更确切一次‘民国之旅’. 今天就将开始穿上迷彩服. 此次‘民国之旅’收获颇丰. 更多详情, 待日后慢慢娓娓道来.

道可道,非常道
8:13:00 AM
Monday, December 03, 2007

无题

It has been days after huangcheng chalet. I think both last year and this year's chalet left wonderful memories. The time was all well spent, full of activities and laughter. Biking trips were the highlight of the stay in both years. Last year's adventure was mild compared to the ambitious route we embarked this year. It's the kind of stuff that is typical trademark of 17 or 18 year old youngsters. When you were smaller, your parents would not allow you to take such risks and you yourself would not be mentally or physically prepared for rigor and toughness of the trip. A bit older and the kind of zeal slowly fades away and one would prefer probably something not so crazy. 年少不识愁indeed. It's more remarkable and meaningful that we accomplished the impossible in a group. There was a lot conversation going on as i thought but the feeling that you were not alone when morale is down; when fatigue wears you down; when the ending is seeming infinitely far away. It feels great and comforting when there are peers around you and supply the mental power to move on.

CBD past midnight is not a bad place to go for a chat in fact. There is much desired serenity without the traffic. The ambient lightings set up a peaceful atmosphere. Singapore's landscape witnessed tremendous changes in the past 3 years especially. New condominiums sprouting everywhere replacing the more spacious though older ones. The classrooms I used in the first 10 years of education were already non existent. I did not manage to get a glimpse of Tanjong Rhu. The fencings failed me. I am quite sure that wouldn't happen to those used in the past 2 years unless something drastic happens.

Thank you all for the memorable chalet. I am getting quite some problem in more effective interaction, hope that would not last long. Pardon me for not being able to come up with a better heading.

Drama camp 2007 has started and it seems to be going on well with 87.5% attendance on the first day. Best wishes to juniors.

The councillors were busy packing goodie bags. For a moment, I forgot what event is coming up.
Enjoy the night!:)

道可道,非常道
11:10:00 PM
Monday, November 26, 2007

通知


主笔将于下月四日起前往上海进行为期一个月的私人访问, 谨此公告。


道可道,非常道
11:12:00 PM

无解

最后一科考完后,对许多人都是一种解脱。十二年就为了这场考试,如今终于如释重负。对有些人那是最后一次穿校服,从此永远摆脱那不怎么喜欢但又不得不穿的衣服。也再也没有想到一月二日要去上学而睡不着觉的综合症。

可是跳脱了一个世界,就即将又得被卷入另一个世界。而且那个圈子可能更凶险,是若肉强食的世界。这就是人的悲哀,永远不能彻底摆脱来看问题,常常是从一个世界的角度来看另一个世界。

The greatest take away from Hwa Chong would be to stand for what you believe in. 最可贵的是即使只剩下最后一个人,也要坚守坚信的理念。


道可道,非常道
11:08:00 PM
Friday, August 31, 2007

性格决定命运

年少气血未定往往让人付出许多代价,尤其在做抉择的十字路口。处事待人讲求分寸拿捏,一时的不慎或粗糙终将招致遗憾终生。

The GP comprehension was apt. There is no fixed definition for culture just as people have different perception towards an issue. To deal with complexity requires the sixth sense.

性格外向的人通常较占优势,相对的主动使他们更在意自己被他人所理解,接纳。内向型的人羞于表达,即使有误解也被动地指望能因更深层次的理解而打消,殊不知可能适得其反。有时更因是好友而求得到谅解。最痛苦的是发自内心又无声的呐喊,更与何人说?

人生剧本多变幻,请相信我本善良


道可道,非常道
3:39:00 AM