Doing the opposite

As common saying goes, life is a circle. What goes round comes around. About a year ago, troubled with the peer-pressure to do something for Christmas and New Year. Surprisingly, here i am again!! Why is one so excited about the festive? Because its holiday season, or because everyone is doing something?

As the year coming to an end, time for reflection and resolution. Well, looking back to the year, there were times where i reach the cloud, and there were times where its so deep down where ray of sun can be glaring. Despite of all, life lessons learnt are treasured. For every moment passed, they will not be returned.

Self-development, self improvement become hot topics of discussion. When a child, people speak about the kind of sports they are good at, the type of school to attend so that they can get the utmost attention from the teachers. Older, improving themselves with foreign languages which sounds more like aliens..are few examples of what people would do to improve themselves. But, what is the ultimate goals to all these? Gathering knowledge?! How much and what do we do with them?

Ever thought of whatever we seek for can not be found. For example, someone who is after weatlth, would find themselves not rich enough or someone who seeks for love, would always feel unloved. Wondering, if someone whose interest in learning, when is he going to be intelligent enough to stop doing it? So, in the end, we end up being where we started.

Vanity Vanity Vanity

Prague > First day, first impression

Prague, a city which everyone adores or at least will have recommendation for. My first encounter with this city was some years back while I was in the university. Easy jet flies to Prague and some of the students would just go there to have parties. When they come back, they would not stop talking about the vibrant city.

Cultured, beautiful, romantic, lovely, all description often heard for this place. Here I am now. The first impression I have here is that people over exaggerated about how extraordinary this place is. No deny that this is a lovely place with nice old buildings, but these kinds are everywhere in Europe!! Just like any other developed countries, they are proud of their own language, hence other international language like French or English, almost in no existent. However, there is always exception to everything, Pubs!!! British Pubs or drinking places…they are clearly marked that no visitors would miss.

Smiles cost the same as diamonds in some countries. If you ever stumble on one, do not let it pass by, make sure you get the person’s name and contact details. It certainly would be a great treasure to find. A friend of mine, who is crazy about the central Europe, once said, ‘If you ever want to fall in love, go to Prague’ The place is so romantic. It makes me wonder how it would be possible to fall in love with walking human who hardly smiles. Perhaps, from where I came from, warm greetings and big smiles are just too easily accessible.

Public transport here would be the most efficient thing in the city. It makes the distance to everywhere in Prague to be reachable in less than 15 minutes. Despite of this convenience, the locals would not be seen out on the street often. “family oriented’ as they are known, would be rushing home whenever possible. This same kind of efficient transportation also seen in Hong Kong but that has an opposite effect, where it would be more than common for people to hang out on the streets, shopping malls instead of staying home.



Disclaimer: Entering into my 12th month stay in this city, views have changed.

who needs sleep?

Who Needs Sleep?

Words & Music by Steven Page & Ed Robertson

Now I lay me down not to sleep
I just get tangled in the sheets
I swim in sweat three inches deep
I just lay back and claim defeat

Chapter read and lesson learned
I turned the lights off while she burned
So while she's three hundred degrees
I throw the sheets off and I freeze

Lids down, I count sheep
I count heartbeats
The only thing that counts is
that I won't sleep
I countdown, I look around

Who needs sleep?
(well you're never gonna get it)
Who needs sleep?
(tell me what's that for)
Who needs sleep?
(be happy with what you're getting
There's a guy who's been awake
since the Second World War)

My hands are locked up tight in fists
My mind is racing filled with lists
of things to do and things I've done
Another sleepless night's begun

Lids down, I count sheep
I count heartbeats
The only thing that counts is
that I won't sleep
I countdown, I look around

Who needs sleep?
(well you're never gonna get it)
Who needs sleep?
(tell me what's that for)
Who needs sleep?
(be happy with what you're getting
There's a guy who's been awake
since the Second World War)

Who needs sleep?
(well you're never gonna get it)
Who needs sleep?
(tell me what's that for)
Who needs sleep?
(be happy with what you're getting
There's a guy who's been awake
since the Second World War)

There's so much joy in life,
so many pleasures all around
But the pleasure of insomnia
is one I've never found
With all life has to offer,
There's so much to be enjoyed
But the pleasures of insomnia
are ones I can't avoid

Lids down, I count sheep
I count heartbeats
The only thing that counts is
that I won't sleep
I countdown, I look around

Hala Hala Hala...

Who needs sleep?
(well you're never gonna get it)
Who needs sleep?
(tell me what's that for)
Who needs sleep?
(be happy with what you're getting
There's a guy who's been awake
since the Second World War)

Next chapter

Two days ago, I touched down at Prague airport again, and it marks the next chapter of life adventure. About 11 months ago, here I was for the very first time in my life, with teary eyes and full of regrets. Observing the full moon in the cold wintry night, and remembering some words from a close friend, "you have a history ahead of you, write the ending for it with your life"

Along with those words, I've soon lost myself in this city of madness. Fortunately, to be found again with new wonders, who marked not only a chapter of my life but also who had added fragrance to my soul.

Some of you who might already know me well enough, is aware that, that life issues are no stranger to me. Towards the end of 20s, the common question that everyone would ask or consider about is, marriage. Tying the knot with someone we think we are in love with so that we can spend more time together and more official moments together. At some point, it has become the passport to have children for me. A family, is known to be the basic instituition for childre to grow in. However as time comes closer, am beginign to question, if it is really true. Why would a family be important for a child's growth. How about, having children without a family? Who would provide support to you and your offspring during the low days?
Would it be sufficient for one partner to shower all loves and care to a child?