FINISH STRONG!
Finishing Strong...
After watching a very touching video named Finish Strong, I have learnt some values from it...
I taught me to work hard for your dreams and achieve it, but first you have to have a dream, if not there's nothing to push you forward. Next, I have learnt that there are people who are less fortunate then us and that we shouldn't complain on what we have now and today.
The people featured in the video finished strong all because they have a goal, a dream, which they are dying to achieve. They don't look at themselves as disabled, stupid or retarded! They know that if they try harder, they could be just like us. They are the type of people we should all look up to! Because moving on and staying strong, keeps us alive! ;)
Albert Einstein for one, he really could not speak very well until the age of three, he had a very difficult time doing maths in school and it's hard for him to express himself through writing. But in the end, you can see, he have become a famous scientist ever!
Christoper Reeves is another one, became crippled after a horse-riding injury. He wants to be up on his feet & wants to help others stand confident too no matter what happens to them. His life is now dedicated to harnessing the power of medical research to get up and ride again.
Thomas Edison for another had a learning disability. He couldn't read until he was 12 and had a very difficult time writing even when he was older.
Helen Keller was another ! She was BLIND, DEAF and MUTE! She is remembered as an advocate for people with disabilities amid numerous other causes.
Robin Williams as a famous Hollywood star, suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a child. He never refuses a role related to medicine.
Tom Cruise, surprisingly is severely dyslexic! I didn't know that!
Stephen Hawkings is my FAVORITE! He's a mathematician that has Lou Gehrigs Disease and is in a wheelchair. He needs a computer to speak! He's still my best! ;)
So now knowing all those people as mentioned above, have problems but are doing well, we must learn that we are lucky to be healthy, without diseases and problems like them and that we shouldn't be complacent on what we have now. It's not going to o any good to anyone! So, everyone, have problems or not, FINISH STRONG!
Adios Amigos! ;)
Albert Einstein for one, he really could not speak very well until the age of three, he had a very difficult time doing maths in school and it's hard for him to express himself through writing. But in the end, you can see, he have become a famous scientist ever!
Christoper Reeves is another one, became crippled after a horse-riding injury. He wants to be up on his feet & wants to help others stand confident too no matter what happens to them. His life is now dedicated to harnessing the power of medical research to get up and ride again.
Thomas Edison for another had a learning disability. He couldn't read until he was 12 and had a very difficult time writing even when he was older.
Helen Keller was another ! She was BLIND, DEAF and MUTE! She is remembered as an advocate for people with disabilities amid numerous other causes.
Robin Williams as a famous Hollywood star, suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a child. He never refuses a role related to medicine.
Tom Cruise, surprisingly is severely dyslexic! I didn't know that!
Stephen Hawkings is my FAVORITE! He's a mathematician that has Lou Gehrigs Disease and is in a wheelchair. He needs a computer to speak! He's still my best! ;)
So now knowing all those people as mentioned above, have problems but are doing well, we must learn that we are lucky to be healthy, without diseases and problems like them and that we shouldn't be complacent on what we have now. It's not going to o any good to anyone! So, everyone, have problems or not, FINISH STRONG!
Adios Amigos! ;)
Friday, February 13, 2009
Haiku!
What is a haiku?
Well, a haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, consisting of 17 Japanese word, in 3 metrical phrases with the number of 5 syllables for the first line, 7 syllables for the second line and 5 syllables for the third line!It does not have to rhyme, as long as you follow the fact that there's limited syllables for each lines.
Samples of Haikus!
There but never seen
Wind... you're whistling and howling
Who are you calling?
City streets shining
Greenery glistening in
The clean city park...
The horses run freely
No harness.. No reins.. Away
Can i join the fun?
My lizard's flicking
Tongue is liking across
the stormy sky
Jewel lying in the stones
Sits under the rushing the stream
waits to be discovered
Someone is laughing
Everyone still crying
Shut off the racket!
Swimming in the sea
floating amongst the white clouds
the ship sails off
The stars dance above
In the night air, the heavens
Yet unmapped by man...
Fiery red, suns fall
The day is slipping away
The death of the light..
My own Haiku!
You've been with me long
Without a friend, I am NOTHING
So lets stay closer!
So thats so far all i know about Haikus! Go ahead! Make your own, and put it in your blog!
Signing off!
Cheers! Happy Valentine's Day! :)
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
MY CHINESE NEW YEAR!
My Chinese New Year
Hi everyone. I hoped you enjoyed your Chinese New Year because i enjoyed mine! I have, sadly, a lot of weight. Pitiful, after losing them during Netball, i gained them! It must have happened to you too. Exercise regularly, because, usually after a lot of celebrations, people tend to get sick. Anyway, during my chinese new year, my family and i hosted a party at our house. And because I'm not a Singaporean and but we have Singaporean friends too, we will have to host 2 parties for CNY. The first celebration was for people like my race. We met up with long lost friends, aunties and uncles, and their children! We had a lot of fun. And received a lot of oranges and gifts on that day too. And, we also got ANG BAOS! ( chuckles) Which is also known as red packets! ;) Red packets are said to be ' the money used to suppress or put down the evil spirits ' during this time of year. You only can get ang baos from married couples. So don't ask from your aunt or uncle if they're not married!:D The second party will be next week only, so i don't know what will happen. Surprises, surprises, surprise, we want them!
I haven't got to eat Yusheng yet. I did last year, it tasted awesome, so I'm craving for it! Yahoo! I'm sure you know that there's a need to bring oranges to houses where you visit for the host. But... Do you know why? I'll tell you why. Mandarin orange in Chinese pinyin is jīn júzi, in English, it means golden tangerine/orange. Also, the name "jīn jí" is a homophone of "golden luck" or "gold and fortune". So, it's very important to bring oranges to your host, to give them luck. :)
As you should also know that you are supposed to have something NEW for NEW year right? So, it's the time to buy stuffs for a whole new you! And, please be reminded to not clean you house during this festive season. According to my mum, cleaning out your houses during this festive season means cleaning away all the good luck, which, I'm sure you wouldn't want that to happen. Today, when my aunt and me was cleaning the storeroom, my mother sort of scolded us when we did and explained why. So, I'm just telling you what she told me. I'm not sure if it's true, but it's just for telling sake! ^^
So for right now, i wish you A Happy Chinese New Year like i did last time. I hope you enjoy the festive season! Gong Xi Fa Cai! ;)
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Chinese New Year!
About CNY!
Chinese New Year is also sometimes called as The Lunar New Year especially by people outside China. Chines New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the New Year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th Day o9f the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. Families will have Reunion Dinners too. To reunite with relatives or family memebers that you have noe seen for a long time!
Traditional Chinese foods eaten and what they signifies:
- Lotus Seed - Signify having many male offspring
- Ginkgo Nut - Represents sliver ingots
- Black Moss Seaweed - Is a homonym for exceeding in wealth
- Dried Bean Curd - Another homonym for fulfillment of wealth and happiness
- Bamboo shoots - A term which sounds like " wishing that everything would be well"
Zai Jian Peng You Men ( chuckles)- Bye My friends!
Xin Nian Kuai Le! :)
( Be ready for my next entry on My New Year!)
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Drugs! You mad?!
About Drugs!
Drugs! I'm sure you've heard of it!They are very deadly if you take an amount which exceeds what your doctor prescribes! Drugs can ruin your life! It's not a joke, it's totally real! If you take it too much, you'll never stop! And, in the future, you'll totally regret!
Why do people take drugs? How would i know!? I don't take them! So.. I tried going through the net and found some astonishing reasons! At least it's surprising for me, maybe not for you! There are at least 10 reasons that i know about!
- They heard that Marijuana and mushrooms grow naturally, so they must be safe!
- They figured that drugs sold at sores without a prescription is OK.
- They think drugs will help in stress!
- They think drugs will make them feel rebellious or cool.
- They figured it's prescribed by a doctor, so it's OK.
- They're bored and think that drugs will help.
- They heard that Marijuana is legal on some states.
- There are RUMORS that Marijuana has medical benefits
- They think that prescription drugs and steroids will improve their performance and looks!
- People think that drugs will help them fit in!
I know it's mostly talking about Marijuana, but, Marijuana is a DRUG! Take it too much and you'll be addicted! Other types of drugs that is known is cocaine, ice, barbiturates, Ecstasy, Heroin and so on..
You still don't believe drugs are killers?
Man! You're hard to get through! Never mind, I'll tell you the effects of taking drugs! Then I'm sure you mostly likely may change your mind! :)
You'll vomit a lot, feel giddy, when you're out of the drugs you've been taking, you'll get out of control, wanting to ask for more.
So there you have it! Still not convinced, then i can't help you at all! Sorry. But you can find more information on the NET! Stay healthy, stay strong and say NO to drugs! Please write any other thing you can think of about Global Warming and Drugs on the Cbox. I'll add in my blog. Any opinions to improve my blog, I'll accept! Arigato Gonzaimas!
Adios again Amigos!
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
GLOBAL WARMING!?
What is Global Warming?
Global warming is actually the atmosphere warming of Earth's surface, in other words, Earth is getting hotter and hotter each second!? What causes global warming? Well, greenhouse gases!Look all around you! Cars releasing harmful gases! Smoking! Emission of carbon dioxide from Airplanes! Burning of items in factories , releasing harmful gases once again! All this happens because of us! But.. it doesn't mean that we can give up on Earth, forget about everything and not change it!? So, how about trying to find out ways you can help our government or help yourself to reduce Global Warming before it's too late!
These are the few ways that you can totally do to reduce global warming:
- As you all should know, the simplest thing to do is the 3 Rs! Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!
- Use less Heat and Air Conditioning
- Change your light bulb to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs.
- Obviously, all should know that you should drive your own car less, take public transport!
- Buy energy efficient products, (eg. like i previously said, use CFL bulbs.)
- Turn off lights when you leave your/a room.
- I totally encourage everyone to ride Bicycles! Because it doesn't emit greenhouse gases and we don't need fuel to power it! :D ( i seriously love this idea )
- Plant more trees! :
- Encourage others to conserve
- Stop deforestation. Trees helps to take in CO2, thus reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the air. By cutting down trees, no CO2 will be taken in and the amount of CO2 in the air will increase, thus, contributing to GLOBAL WARMING!
- Plant more trees!
- Increase the number if public transport
- Built windmills, it doesn't need to be built on Singapore, since there's not much of space. Building it in other countries will help to reduce global warming at a very small percentage, but it helps!
- Have more solar panels on buildings!
Also, i should say that the government should let people have their free will to speak out! And that we can write to the Environmental Society so that they can do something after hearing about what we think can reduce Global Warming! I;'m not really sure whether people are willing to do things like this! But, my new year resolution this year, is to help out in reducing in Global Warming! ;) Look at the slides if pictures i have! Aren't they beautiful? So, if you want to keep them, stop GLOBAL WARMING! Join me people! :D
I want to invite people who sees my blog and thought of an idea to reduce Global Warming to write your ideas in the Chatbox! And I'll post it on my blog! And i thank you so much if you do! Because you are a part of my ' Saving The Earth''s so called project! When people sees what you suggest, they may put them into action! :D
Well, I'm done for today! I hope you enjoy reading this! Please, i invite you to read!
Adios Amigos! :)
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