i miss u real bad...
i miss London & my life there even more...
gonna have to survive another 3 hour sleep day...
at least this week will be over very soon...take deep breaths & hang...
i can do it...
i hope i do...
Friday, May 11, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Chevrolet Captiva
was asked why I haven't been test driving any cars lately and realised that I've forgotten to post my Chevrolet Captiva test drive here.
so here it is:
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_a/20070427captiva_main.html
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_b/20070427captiva_b.html
brought a reader & his family along for the test drive as well... the son's really funny...check it out:
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_a/20070427captiva_a.html
Currently test driving the Daihatsu Materia, one of the few cars I have an urge to buy and within my budget too...look out for it in this Sat's My Paper!
so here it is:
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_a/20070427captiva_main.html
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_b/20070427captiva_b.html
brought a reader & his family along for the test drive as well... the son's really funny...check it out:
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_a/20070427captiva_a.html
Currently test driving the Daihatsu Materia, one of the few cars I have an urge to buy and within my budget too...look out for it in this Sat's My Paper!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
BBC's Alan Johnston
Haven't been religiously visiting the BBC website as much as I used to while I was in London. Happened to come across this blog by BBC World News editor Jon Williams, urging people to include this Alan Johnston's button to their blog as a sign of support as well as to get people to sign a petition for his release.
In case you have no clue who Alan Johnston is, here's an excerpt from BBC's website:
"BBC correspondent Alan Johnston disappeared on his way home from his Gaza City office on 12 March. He is feared kidnapped in the lawless territory, where he is thought to have been the only international correspondent still working. Intensive efforts have been made to secure his release."
I had the privilege to watch some of his reports on BBC 1. He's a courageous man and my thoughts are with him and his family, and also with other journalists and media practioners who risk their lives everyday to bring the truth to the world.
In comparison, some might say we are very fortunate being journalists in Singapore. I beg to differ.
We are the unfortunate ones. Sheltered from the hardship and harsh realities, don't think many of us will survive, let even go voluntarily if we were put on the line out there in the field.
In case you have no clue who Alan Johnston is, here's an excerpt from BBC's website:
"BBC correspondent Alan Johnston disappeared on his way home from his Gaza City office on 12 March. He is feared kidnapped in the lawless territory, where he is thought to have been the only international correspondent still working. Intensive efforts have been made to secure his release."
I had the privilege to watch some of his reports on BBC 1. He's a courageous man and my thoughts are with him and his family, and also with other journalists and media practioners who risk their lives everyday to bring the truth to the world.
In comparison, some might say we are very fortunate being journalists in Singapore. I beg to differ.
We are the unfortunate ones. Sheltered from the hardship and harsh realities, don't think many of us will survive, let even go voluntarily if we were put on the line out there in the field.
Ravel to close :(
B4 i get the chance to head back to London to shop the city down, one of my fav shoe shops Ravel will be drawing its shutters for ever...
Read the news this morning on one of my fav websites Shoewawa:
"If you're fan of high street shoe store Ravel, you better gather up your money, bank cards, or anything else you think you can trade for shoes, as they are soon to disappear from the high street after 30 years of trading.
Clarks, the company who own Ravel, have blamed increased competition within the fashion footwear sector for the closures. However, if you are a fan of comfy shoe maestros Clarks, you will be glad to know that many of the Ravel stores will become Clarks stores. In the meantime, Ravel will continue to trade as it clears its stock (ding ding bargains!)."
Even though I've been back for a year and a half, I've hardly bought shoes in Singapore. Call me atas, but I can't find many to my liking...same for bags...Ravel has really quirky shoes in loud colours but a tad pricey though...
check this out b4 it's gone forever: http://www.ravel.co.uk
RIP Ravel...
Saw the following shoe on Shoewawa as well and it was love at first sight (somehow I'm instantly attracted to silver shoes, and anything with ribbons n angel wings or butterfly motifs)...sucks that it's 70 quid though... miss ASOS.com (i'm sure u do too Rach)
To buy or not to buy...tough call...bleargh...
Read the news this morning on one of my fav websites Shoewawa:
"If you're fan of high street shoe store Ravel, you better gather up your money, bank cards, or anything else you think you can trade for shoes, as they are soon to disappear from the high street after 30 years of trading.
Clarks, the company who own Ravel, have blamed increased competition within the fashion footwear sector for the closures. However, if you are a fan of comfy shoe maestros Clarks, you will be glad to know that many of the Ravel stores will become Clarks stores. In the meantime, Ravel will continue to trade as it clears its stock (ding ding bargains!)."
Even though I've been back for a year and a half, I've hardly bought shoes in Singapore. Call me atas, but I can't find many to my liking...same for bags...Ravel has really quirky shoes in loud colours but a tad pricey though...
check this out b4 it's gone forever: http://www.ravel.co.uk
RIP Ravel...
Saw the following shoe on Shoewawa as well and it was love at first sight (somehow I'm instantly attracted to silver shoes, and anything with ribbons n angel wings or butterfly motifs)...sucks that it's 70 quid though... miss ASOS.com (i'm sure u do too Rach)
To buy or not to buy...tough call...bleargh...
Friday, April 27, 2007
make up
having gone sans make-up for the last week or so, I find myself looking like a lifeless ghost, didn't help that I was down with bronchitis.
with make-up on today even though my hands r still shaking from the medication and my chest feels like it's on a noose, I feel better when I look at myself in the mirror. At least I don't look like as if I have a foot in the grave.
“女人，三分靠姿色，七分靠打扮”，这句话一点也不假。
since i have no natural beauty to boast of, will try to make it a point to put on some make up everyday.
with make-up on today even though my hands r still shaking from the medication and my chest feels like it's on a noose, I feel better when I look at myself in the mirror. At least I don't look like as if I have a foot in the grave.
“女人，三分靠姿色，七分靠打扮”，这句话一点也不假。
since i have no natural beauty to boast of, will try to make it a point to put on some make up everyday.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
灯火阑珊处
有些男生，会令女生动心，但不动情，所以成为好朋友。
很多女生都会为情所困，谈来谈去总是心有千千结，痴痴缠，别人管也管不完。女生聚在一起，感觉黏稠稠的，像一团糯米饭，虽然温暖在胸，但一下子吃太多会腻会撑。不过，一眨眼又会饿，不至于空虚，却好像缺少些什么的。
奇怪的是，当女生需要人安慰的时候，一些身边友好的男生总是能够很客观，单刀直入地把眼前事物一字排开，开解能力远远超过女生。跟一些男生相处，就像“温一壶月光的酒”一样，是给彼此的心灵加养料，让彼此潜在的才能发酵，挥发灵魂的芳香。这些男生所散发出来的生命活力，深深感动着我们。
然而，感动日久后难免会生情。即使一开始把界线化清，女生是感情物的名字，要摆脱，可能要比戴在孙悟空头上的金箍儿还要难。
在众里寻他的时候，也许假以时日，当一方还在千百度里寻寻觅觅，另一方可能在回首时，已在灯火阑珊处见到对方。
你问我：他，究竟是谁。
我说：偏不让你知道。
那是因为，
我没勇气。
曾经在网上看到这么样一句对白：
鱼说：你看不见我的泪水，因为我在水中...
水说：我能感觉到你的泪，只因你在我心中...
在灯火阑珊处的你，我不想失去我们目前所拥有的。虽然也有他人，但至少我知道我心中有你，而你心中也有我，我们现在这样不是很好吗？
喜欢，就是淡淡的爱；爱，则是深深的喜欢。
人不会因为获得很多爱而觉得人生有意义，却会因为付出许多爱而越肯定生命的价值。
很多女生都会为情所困，谈来谈去总是心有千千结，痴痴缠，别人管也管不完。女生聚在一起，感觉黏稠稠的，像一团糯米饭，虽然温暖在胸，但一下子吃太多会腻会撑。不过，一眨眼又会饿，不至于空虚，却好像缺少些什么的。
奇怪的是，当女生需要人安慰的时候，一些身边友好的男生总是能够很客观，单刀直入地把眼前事物一字排开，开解能力远远超过女生。跟一些男生相处，就像“温一壶月光的酒”一样，是给彼此的心灵加养料，让彼此潜在的才能发酵，挥发灵魂的芳香。这些男生所散发出来的生命活力，深深感动着我们。
然而，感动日久后难免会生情。即使一开始把界线化清，女生是感情物的名字，要摆脱，可能要比戴在孙悟空头上的金箍儿还要难。
在众里寻他的时候，也许假以时日，当一方还在千百度里寻寻觅觅，另一方可能在回首时，已在灯火阑珊处见到对方。
你问我：他，究竟是谁。
我说：偏不让你知道。
那是因为，
我没勇气。
曾经在网上看到这么样一句对白：
鱼说：你看不见我的泪水，因为我在水中...
水说：我能感觉到你的泪，只因你在我心中...
在灯火阑珊处的你，我不想失去我们目前所拥有的。虽然也有他人，但至少我知道我心中有你，而你心中也有我，我们现在这样不是很好吗？
喜欢，就是淡淡的爱；爱，则是深深的喜欢。
人不会因为获得很多爱而觉得人生有意义，却会因为付出许多爱而越肯定生命的价值。
Friday, April 20, 2007
The Long Goodbye
Today, the call that marks the start of the long goodbye came through.
Although I've been waiting for this day before I even started, but strangely enough, I didn't feel as elated. In fact, my first response was "so fast?" and was at best emotionless throughout. With things set in stone, I walked out feeling even more lost and confused than before.
Breaking news is critical of my job and something I take pride in, but for the first time in my life, I find myself at a loss for words and don't look forward to articulating the inevitable to people I've spent a significant part of my life with. Can't help thinking how this is synonymous with "The Long Goodbye" associated with the final phase of Alzheimer’s disease, where the painful and prolong farewell process starts with the confirmation of loss of speech and communication by the doctor.
The Long Goodbye can be a time of great emotional turmoil and grief when one sees their love ones whither away as the clock ticks. With each passing minute, knowing that our days together are numbered, the more I want to hang onto the good times and not breathe a word, even to the extent of having second thoughts. Emotional baggage it seems is weighing me down. I must admit letting go and moving on was never something I could handle well.
However, reality is that no one is indispensible and the world will still go round. I've reached the point of no return. It was good while it lasted.
Parting words before I completely lose the ability to articulate myself: The road I've travelled thus far has been a fulfilling and enjoyable one and it's all thanks to each and everyone of you. Please forgive me for not being able to continue with all of you on this journey.
As I inch closer to the end of the road, I can only hope that my destiny will be as clear as my faith in God, heading for eternal life, where hopefully I'll be able to be together with some of you again one day.
Although I've been waiting for this day before I even started, but strangely enough, I didn't feel as elated. In fact, my first response was "so fast?" and was at best emotionless throughout. With things set in stone, I walked out feeling even more lost and confused than before.
Breaking news is critical of my job and something I take pride in, but for the first time in my life, I find myself at a loss for words and don't look forward to articulating the inevitable to people I've spent a significant part of my life with. Can't help thinking how this is synonymous with "The Long Goodbye" associated with the final phase of Alzheimer’s disease, where the painful and prolong farewell process starts with the confirmation of loss of speech and communication by the doctor.
The Long Goodbye can be a time of great emotional turmoil and grief when one sees their love ones whither away as the clock ticks. With each passing minute, knowing that our days together are numbered, the more I want to hang onto the good times and not breathe a word, even to the extent of having second thoughts. Emotional baggage it seems is weighing me down. I must admit letting go and moving on was never something I could handle well.
However, reality is that no one is indispensible and the world will still go round. I've reached the point of no return. It was good while it lasted.
Parting words before I completely lose the ability to articulate myself: The road I've travelled thus far has been a fulfilling and enjoyable one and it's all thanks to each and everyone of you. Please forgive me for not being able to continue with all of you on this journey.
As I inch closer to the end of the road, I can only hope that my destiny will be as clear as my faith in God, heading for eternal life, where hopefully I'll be able to be together with some of you again one day.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Your heart will lead you home
I don't usually pay much attention to what's playing on my ipod cuz it's purpose is to cut out surrounding noise...but the following song caught my ear at the gym today, apparently it's from the Tigger movie soundtrack... nice... love winnie the pooh stuff esp piglet...
comforting stuff to perk me up...been having insomnia again & sprained my ankle somehow on the treadmill this morning :(
Your heart will lead you home
Kenny Loggins
sunny days and starry nights
lazy afternoons
you count the castles in the clouds
and hum little tunes
but somehow right before your eyes
the sun fades away
everything is different
and everything has change
if you feel lost and on your own
and far from home
you never alone, you know
just think of your friends
the ones who care
they all will be waiting there
with love to share
and your heart will lead you home
funny how a photograph can take you back in time
to places and embraces
that you thought you left behind
they're trying to remind you
that you're not the only one
that no one is an island
when all has said and done
there'll come a day when you're losing your way
and you won't know where you belong
they say that home is where your heart is
so follow your heart know that you can't go wrong
comforting stuff to perk me up...been having insomnia again & sprained my ankle somehow on the treadmill this morning :(
Your heart will lead you home
Kenny Loggins
sunny days and starry nights
lazy afternoons
you count the castles in the clouds
and hum little tunes
but somehow right before your eyes
the sun fades away
everything is different
and everything has change
if you feel lost and on your own
and far from home
you never alone, you know
just think of your friends
the ones who care
they all will be waiting there
with love to share
and your heart will lead you home
funny how a photograph can take you back in time
to places and embraces
that you thought you left behind
they're trying to remind you
that you're not the only one
that no one is an island
when all has said and done
there'll come a day when you're losing your way
and you won't know where you belong
they say that home is where your heart is
so follow your heart know that you can't go wrong
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Only God Could Love You More
Found this song on my ipod. Bro must have downloaded it into my iTunes when using my lappy...like the lyrics... perfect wedding song...
Too bad i don't have anyone to share it with me...some day hopefully...in God's time and in God's way.
in the mean time, just like to dedicate this song to my dearest bro...although we've quarrelled more than we were at peace with each other & still in constant battle, i thank God for having u as my baby bro. The many things you've done for me, incl. taking the blame when i do notti things n don't wanna admit it :p i appreciate. Hugz. I'll try to be less whiny n less airheaded k?
Only God Could Love You More
Kelly Nelon Thompson
I asked the Lord for someone,
and I always knew that in God's time and in God's way
it would be someone like you.
All my hopes and all my dreams
were suddenly fulfilled
It's almost unbelievable
our love is in his will.
Only God could love you more,
for he gave me this love I have for you.
What a blessing to know He's your Lord,
For only God could love you more, than I do.
I'm tempted to be saying ,
that we met by chance
But God was there at every turn,
In every circumstance
To share this life God gave me
seems such a fearful task,
But every moment we have shared
is more than I could ask
Too bad i don't have anyone to share it with me...some day hopefully...in God's time and in God's way.
in the mean time, just like to dedicate this song to my dearest bro...although we've quarrelled more than we were at peace with each other & still in constant battle, i thank God for having u as my baby bro. The many things you've done for me, incl. taking the blame when i do notti things n don't wanna admit it :p i appreciate. Hugz. I'll try to be less whiny n less airheaded k?
Only God Could Love You More
Kelly Nelon Thompson
I asked the Lord for someone,
and I always knew that in God's time and in God's way
it would be someone like you.
All my hopes and all my dreams
were suddenly fulfilled
It's almost unbelievable
our love is in his will.
Only God could love you more,
for he gave me this love I have for you.
What a blessing to know He's your Lord,
For only God could love you more, than I do.
I'm tempted to be saying ,
that we met by chance
But God was there at every turn,
In every circumstance
To share this life God gave me
seems such a fearful task,
But every moment we have shared
is more than I could ask
Monday, April 09, 2007
Asia - The New Economic Power seminar
sorry ppl, haven't been able to upload the other fotos...will do it once i get some time...this week is gonna be crazy...
on a side note, if u haven't made plans for this weekend yet, why not consider coming for our executive series event?
The seminar will touch on Asia's outlook for the rest of the year, a chance to find out which markets r still hot and which to ditch as well as the potential of asian property funds.
on a side note, if u haven't made plans for this weekend yet, why not consider coming for our executive series event?
The seminar will touch on Asia's outlook for the rest of the year, a chance to find out which markets r still hot and which to ditch as well as the potential of asian property funds.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix
Hi everyone :)
I'm up in Sepang this weekend covering the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix. So far it's been pretty quiet up here but I've started taking fotos... do check out my flickr for up to date fotos
www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy
looking for story ideas...anyone who has any suggestions or any contacts pls email me at liyunlin@gmail.com Much Appreciated!
I'm up in Sepang this weekend covering the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix. So far it's been pretty quiet up here but I've started taking fotos... do check out my flickr for up to date fotos
www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy
looking for story ideas...anyone who has any suggestions or any contacts pls email me at liyunlin@gmail.com Much Appreciated!
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
mental block
mental block, road block, writer's block, whatever u call it i have it. Super hit wall man... Arghh....gonna pull out all my hair.
Perhaps I should stop trying to be a perfectionist and just get the piece out with whatever comes to my mind first. Settled.
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HK just made a comment that I perpetually have mental blocks... true... got lousy brain, wat to do?
Perhaps I should stop trying to be a perfectionist and just get the piece out with whatever comes to my mind first. Settled.
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HK just made a comment that I perpetually have mental blocks... true... got lousy brain, wat to do?
Monday, April 02, 2007
To buy or not to buy :p
Vivocity is bad for my wallet...was there 2 days in a row with frens over the weekend... Saturday was dinner @ Brotzeit with really nice beers mixed with fruit juice followed by window shopping... Sunday checked out Corduroy Cafe with Rach n had way too much milk from their milkbar (food was great though!) den we popped by River island & Adidas...
Rach has alwiz been a fan of River Island back in London whereas I've prob not stepped into it's shop for more than 10 times in the 4+ years I was there (prefer FCUK, Ted Baker & Oasis more)...but ever since it opened here, tink I'm hooked.
Saw the following Adidas shoe on one of the retail advisor's of River Island (I go there so often that she actually remembers me...hah!) & I just had to pop in next door to check it out... really like it...
However, it'll set me back by $139 though... must control....(or shud i? hee hee...)
Like these too...
Rach has alwiz been a fan of River Island back in London whereas I've prob not stepped into it's shop for more than 10 times in the 4+ years I was there (prefer FCUK, Ted Baker & Oasis more)...but ever since it opened here, tink I'm hooked.
Saw the following Adidas shoe on one of the retail advisor's of River Island (I go there so often that she actually remembers me...hah!) & I just had to pop in next door to check it out... really like it...
However, it'll set me back by $139 though... must control....(or shud i? hee hee...)
Like these too...
Sunday, April 01, 2007
大声说爱我
Wasn't too impressed when I first heard this song but it has grown on me after a couple of plays and i'm having it on repeat mode now. Like the lyrics...
if only.......
u knew how i felt about u....
大声说爱我
作词：Sandy.Wing 作曲：Wing
站在街头望着远方灯火
明灭闪烁象在提醒着我
来来往往的人群之中
有多少颗心在黑夜腐
繁星点点到底那颗是我
而你是否也在浩瀚星空
不停转动守在我的身后
天长地久到时间尽头
只要大声说爱我说愿陪在我左右
我会笑着说你将是我的港口
只要你大声说你永远爱我
你会发现有我每一分钟
你会发现有我
if only.......
u knew how i felt about u....
大声说爱我
作词：Sandy.Wing 作曲：Wing
站在街头望着远方灯火
明灭闪烁象在提醒着我
来来往往的人群之中
有多少颗心在黑夜腐
繁星点点到底那颗是我
而你是否也在浩瀚星空
不停转动守在我的身后
天长地久到时间尽头
只要大声说爱我说愿陪在我左右
我会笑着说你将是我的港口
只要你大声说你永远爱我
你会发现有我每一分钟
你会发现有我
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
void...
something's missing... but I can't pinpoint what.
this void in my heart is as disturbing as the unknown swelling on my left cheek...maybe that's where the void went...
tried letting it all out but somehow the tears aren't flowing no matter how hard i try...maybe i need to dig up The Notebook again n watch it for the 7th time...
this void in my heart is as disturbing as the unknown swelling on my left cheek...maybe that's where the void went...
tried letting it all out but somehow the tears aren't flowing no matter how hard i try...maybe i need to dig up The Notebook again n watch it for the 7th time...
Monday, March 26, 2007
I miss u...
Streets of London
Ralph McTell
Have you seen the old man
In the closed-down market
Kicking up the paper,
with his worn out shoes?
In his eyes you see no pride
And held loosely at his side
Yesterday's paper telling yesterday's news
So how can you tell me you're lonely,
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London
I'll show you something to make you change your mind
Have you seen the old girl
Who walks the streets of London
Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags?
She's no time for talking,
She just keeps right on walking
Carrying her home in two carrier bags.
In the all night cafe
At a quarter past eleven,
Same old man is sitting there on his own
Looking at the world
Over the rim of his tea-cup,
Each tea last an hour
Then he wanders home alone
And have you seen the old man
Outside the seaman's mission
Memory fading with
The medal ribbons that he wears.
In our winter city,
The rain cries a little pity
For one more forgotten hero
And a world that doesn't care
Ralph McTell
Have you seen the old man
In the closed-down market
Kicking up the paper,
with his worn out shoes?
In his eyes you see no pride
And held loosely at his side
Yesterday's paper telling yesterday's news
So how can you tell me you're lonely,
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London
I'll show you something to make you change your mind
Have you seen the old girl
Who walks the streets of London
Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags?
She's no time for talking,
She just keeps right on walking
Carrying her home in two carrier bags.
In the all night cafe
At a quarter past eleven,
Same old man is sitting there on his own
Looking at the world
Over the rim of his tea-cup,
Each tea last an hour
Then he wanders home alone
And have you seen the old man
Outside the seaman's mission
Memory fading with
The medal ribbons that he wears.
In our winter city,
The rain cries a little pity
For one more forgotten hero
And a world that doesn't care
Thursday, March 22, 2007
MINI vodcast & weekend stuff...
Test drove the new MINI last week, fab car! check out my vodcast @ http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070316car_a/20070316car_main.html
To see selected pix (some censored ones...hee hee) of the makings of the vodcast, visit my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy
Next up... the weekend...
had a gathering with the ex-shinminnites... was very very fun...just that it was the wrong time of the month and I had too much to drink... ended up having killer cramps...beer & drinking doesn't help lift u when u're down that's for sure. 借酒消愁is a load of rubbish...
stoned @ home for the entire saturday den went on an interesting recce trip with YT & YM b4 going to Bob's home for Ah Boy's 满月. I tink i'm a little children phobic after seeing so many kiddies crawling about & crying... didn't dare to move too much in case I step on any of them....
Sunday was the best...went to Sentosa for Rach & AT...haven't been feeling too good lately and needed to chill...the sun & the swim did some gd for me i must say...check out the photos on my flickr if u wanna see our escapade to Sentosa (places checked out: Cafe Del Mar, Luge & Musical Fountain)
kiez i need to finish hot news can't stay here for too long...ciao...
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