30 June 2008

I am sure you have watched a lot of romantic flicks and read some novels about lovey dovey couples.

To a certain extent, some of these stories do not capture a happily-ever-after ending and for me, I would feel like strangling the author or the script-writer for destroying the plot.

Isn’t it lovely to share laughter with your love? (Image Source)

I was watching an old English film and it triggered me to cry at the ending.

This young lady, Olivia was diagnosed with Ovary Cancer and she was spared with only 3 more months to live. At first, she hesitated to reveal the truth to her boyfriend. She didn’t want to yoke him with this unbearable fact of her dying so soon. With thoughts of disappearing from her town, Olivia left a note for her beloved Mark, asking him to forget her for good before she fled to Surrey.

Mark, on the other hand, read the message the moment he came home, dashed to search for Olivia.

*To cut the story short*

Mark finally found her in Surrey. Knowing that Olivia’s days were numbered, Mark knelt on his knees as soon as he saw her. With his assuring words that he would never leave her and he took out a ring from his pocket. “Even if you have two weeks left, I would still want to marry you.” That was the exact words blurted by Mark which moved my heart.

And of course, Mark stood by her side day by day, fighting the cancer and his love was just simply overflowing for Olivia till her very last day. The saddest part was Olivia breathed her last breath while watching the scenic sunset with Mark, and her head was resting on his shoulder peacefully.

Imagine this was Olivia’s final hour with Mark (Image Source)

I am dazzled by Mark’s sacrificial and unconditional love for Olivia.

But if I were to face such situation, I would definitely go all out to support my love without any hesitation. I would love him even more as I know our days are ticking away.

Are there any man today who could be like Mark? If you found out that your girlfriend is dying soon, would you still marry her? Would you still love her as much as she was very healthy before? What would you do?

I don’t know, I am not a man.

Maybe you could tell me more!

29 June 2008

I am now in a foreign land. Not too faraway from home though.

This time, I travel not for leisure, but was sent by my company to Singapore for training. I haven’t stepped into to this kiasuland country since 17 years ago. Serious, I am not joking. The last time I was here, I was only 7 years old. I can’t remember much except for the Sentosa Island Theme Park.

Singapore Flyer

I managed to capture this shot when I was on the way to my hotel just now. The city centre is not too far away from the airport. Maybe it was the taxi-driver who was speeding away and it only took me 20 minutes to reach my hotel.

I present you the right view from perch of my hotel room balcony. A modern touch of the city skyline which I have yet to see completely.

Is it me or what? I find that there are more trees in Singapore than KL.

Turning to the left, there are less skyscrapers. But I’m mesmerized with the cleanliness of the streets in Singapore.

Thinking of the streets in Malaysia, hmmm…….

Perhaps, we should learn from the Singaporeans and be more KIA-dirty!!

28 June 2008

If you are sleeping on a queen-sized or a king-sized bed, how often would you sleep in one position only? A few of us might be, and there would be some rolling all over to sleep on every inch of the bed.

Let me introduce you some sleeping positions when you have a big bed!!

#1. An L-shaped position

It will be good to stretch your limbs.

#2. Wide-Opened position

If you want to spread yourself all over the bed.

#3. Praying Position

If you are that holy when you are asleep!!

#4. Get Someone to Sit On You

If you are afraid to fall off the bed, you get someone to sit on you. You never know if you roll too much on the bed.

What are other sleeping positions do you have when you have a big bed?

25 June 2008