Homemade sandwich

3 big tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 hard boiled egg

Filling of sandwich- Tuna, egg, mayonnaise & raisins. I tasted the mixture of tuna, egg & mayonnaise until I satisfied, raisins were added last.

Easy right ???

Er, I never prepared this kind of sandwich before, trust me.
I used to spread only jam, or only mayonnaise, or only tuna on bread.
Since I had bread left from BBQ on Sunday, and I could not finish the whole loaf of bread, I decided to turn it into something nice.

A well-organised flow is needed to ensure great efficiency while working in a limited kitchen space.
My first experience on preparing homemade sandwich was nice.
Sweet and refreshing smell of early morning made me energized.
Homemade sandwich, presented to my dear friends and I myself.

I did not manage to take the photo of my final product.
Sorry about that ya. My fault…
Anyway, compliments and kind words from my dear friends are very much appreciated.
Thank you all, for willing to try my homemade sandwich.
Hugs.

Hachiko: A dog’s story

Movies with tragedy as ending are not in my favourite list.

In other words, I only watch those movies during selected time point.

During the critical period of my life, tragic movies are strictly banned.
The sad ending would trigger my sad mode instantly and it may last for long.

Well, I did not check this doggie movie before I watched it.
I ended up with tears rolled down my cheeks.
Should I comment it as tragic as the doggie died in the end ???
NOT AT ALL. There are lots of lessons to be learned.
This is a NICE and TOUCHING movie, with Hachiko (or Hachi) as the center of attraction.
It was filmed based on a true story.
For synopsis, please visit the following website or google it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028532/synopsis

Hachi’s loyalty to his master is impressive.
I agree with the child’s sharing in the movie---“They (Hachi and his master) taught me the meaning of loyalty, that you should never forget anyone that you loved.”
Hachi earned my tears, but I never regret watching this dog story, where I can find the sign of love throughout the movie.
Love this darling so much.
Do watch it if you are free.

Here is a fact I got directly from the movie.
“The real Hachiko was born in Odate Japan in 1923. When his master, Dr. Eisaburo Ueno, a professor at Tokyo University died in May, 1925, Hachi returned to the Shiuya train station the next day and for the next nine years to wait. Hachiko died in March 1934. Today, a bronze statue of Hachiko sits in his waiting spot outside the Shibuya railroad station.”

Statue of Hachiko

p/s: Hachi is of Akita breed. Akita are loyal and intelligent darlings :-)

刘轩---放任心中的一百次流浪

 

托好友幼萍的福，让我有机会参加刘轩巡回义讲。

讲题有着莫名其妙吸应我的魔力。

放任心中的一百次流浪，是在鼓励大家追寻自己的梦想，
然后将梦想付诸行动？？？
我，找到了答案。。。

本身是哈佛心理学博士的刘轩，参与多项研究。
这就是为什么他的论点很可靠， 他还给我们看一些研究结果，支持他的论点。
在这里分享几个研究。
世界生活满意度调查--给大家看到世界各国的人民给目前的生活打几分（10分代表非常满意）。马来西亚的人民不错哦，给了6.xx 分呢！
结婚后的幸福指度—告诉大家从结婚，生小孩等等婚后生活，人们到底在哪个阶段感到最幸福。
钱赚得越多就越幸福吗？？可研究显示，当一个人所赚的钱够用时的幸福感，和赚超过自己够用的很多倍的钱时的幸福感是一样的。比方说，赚六万块够用，以后有本事赚六十万，六百万所感到的幸福，是和赚六万时一样，没多大分别。不知各位是否认同呢？

刘轩带出的信息真的是说出了我的心声。
当晚讲座的重点是--快乐是自我实现，如何面对选择，还有，把兴趣和工作结合，是。可。能。的！
人活着每天都必须选择。该穿什么衣，在超市该买哪个牌子的果酱，该上哪所大学，选哪份工，过什么样的生活方式。。。。。。
虽然有很多选择，问题是，该怎么选择呢？？？以什么为标准呢？？？
刘轩提到，选择多，是现今草莓族所面对的压力。
把时间消耗在选择，眼花潦乱，却未必能选出个自己想要的东西。
原来选择多，并不一定幸福啊。
可是，这并不代表我们无法依自己心中想要的模式生活。
只要用对了方式，任何的生活都是快乐的生活。
充分发挥自我潜力，在自己擅长的领域上自我实现，也是快乐的其中一个定义。
这不就是把兴趣和工作连在一块儿了吗？
面对选择时，也应持有正确的态度。
既然做了选择，就不要后悔。怨天忧人是于事无补的。。。

“The future will belong not only to the educated man, but also to the man who is educated to use his leisure wisely.” --- C.K.Brightbill

社交能力，和成功也有密切的关系，所以也不能被忽视。
除了之前听到的IQ，EQ，现在还有SQ (SocialQuotient) 呢。
大家可要好好在社交能力下足工夫了。
值得一提的是，哈佛大学录取学生，不是单看学生的成绩。学生的情绪与社交的成熟度，和面对事情时的自信与韧性，也被纳入考量。
这就是教育的精神啊！！！

刘轩也告诉大家—You are not alone.
我们的生命中一定会有些人站在我们这边，支持我们。
他们就是我们继续奋斗的动力，要珍惜这份爱。
就好像当初，刘轩的奶奶力挺刘轩不念哈佛（因为刘轩并不想在哈佛读书），还和刘爸爸（刘墉老师）吵起来。虽然奶奶输了，刘轩还是被迫到哈佛读书，可是那份感动一直驻在刘轩心里，到今天。
听到这儿，真的很感动，眼眶有点湿。
我的奶奶也是在我掉泪时，为我求情，并全力支持我。
亲爱的爸爸也一样，总是安慰我不必担心，放手去完成我的梦想。

谢谢刘轩的分享，我吸取了很多大小智慧（在这里无法一一例出）。
对我来说，这次的讲座，值回票价。
掌声送给刘轩，也送给幼萍。
我没读过刘轩的书，今后我会阅读他的文章。
回头看，我似乎离开课外读物好久了。
书本曾经是我的心头好，在文字优美的文章里漫步，也是一种幸福。
我怎能那么狠心，撇下它们那么久。
如今，我想重拾对阅读的热诚，持之以恒，不让热诚退温。

Please

Wise man, please give me sage advice.
Flame of hope, please continue to burn and shine.
Spirit of determination, please don’t fade away.

Great Comforter, please feed my faith.
Brave Knight, please clear the bushes and creatures ahead of me.
Prince of Peace, please guard my heart.
Provider, please equip me with whatever I need to go on.
Life Guardian, please set me free from chains and limitations.

Dear Lord, I put everything in Your hands.
You make a way out of no way, I trust You.
Please sail through it with me.
Let everything I do bring glory to You.
I thank You for Your grace and mercy in my life.
Amen.

Felt Teddy

Welcome to my life, baby teddy.

I have been anticipating the birth of this felt baby since a few months ago.
Finally, this baby was born on 8.3.2010.
Er, I feel sorry to him because I intended to make a bear at first place.
In the end, due to my lousy art sense, he does not look like a teddy bear.
I received different responses --- Mouse? Deer? Rabbit? Fox? Kangaroo?
Oh my goodness, it is all my fault.
My needle work should be improved.
Drawing and cutting the parts of the body present a challenge to me.
I can’t turn back time, but I promise to make a better one during next trial.
Oh ya, there is a red-heart-shape-felt at the back, indicates that I made this baby with lots of love.
Hehe. Even the nose, the black tip is of heart shape too.
Er, again, my sewing was not perfect to produce a nice heart shape…

Felt teddy: I love books.

A sense of personal accomplishment was developed when the work was done.

Looking at the baby, he is adorable anyway.

Antonio Vivaldi & google search engine logo

I like google homepage of 4 March 2010, because the google search engine logo contains musical instruments.
Colourful and harmony.
Good job, google !!!
Hands up for the team members who designed and shared this nice piece of art.
Truth revealed after I clicked on the logo.
The following appeared.
"It's the 332nd birthday of Antonio Vivaldi, the Italian composer.
Today's Google doodle honors 'The Four Seasons,' Vivaldi's most famous composition. "
Wow, cool ya :-)

Antonio Vivaldi

Another truth to be revealed.
Actually, this is my normal sleeping time.
I should be hugging my bears, eyes closed, in sweet dreams.
Unfortunately, I failed to sleep. WHY ???
I switched on and off the light for N times, read something and tried to sleep.
It did not work.
I end up doing my work since my eyes are wide awake.
Music is the only companion that gives off audio enrichment at this hour. Sigh...
By the way, wish me good luck.