Tuesday, January 17, 2006
childhood dreams.
elizabethtown reminded me of the things i love as a kid. it was only after the movie that i realised most of my favourite shows revolves around small towns; gilmore girls, twister, ed, dante's peak, elizabethtown. the excitement of sharing the same dreams cannot be expressed through mere words and it's a whole new feeling to be sitting next to someone who knows exactly what you are gasping and gushing about. there's no need for explanations, just mutual understanding, lots of interceptions and completion of sentences.
i love the concept of a small town in the suburbs or counties. to see rows of simple white houses with pretty rose bushes, neatly mowed lawns, kids sitting on the steps leading up to their houses eating ice cream under the clear blue sky. main street will be just 5 minutes away and it'll be lined with rows and rows of shops. to have a grocery store and post office sit next to each other, a diner where you grab a cuppa before work, boutiques with big neon signs, a pizzeria you'll often frequent, the bar at the street corner where everyone gathers on a friday night just to chill.
saturday afternoons will be spent at the park flying kites, tossing a frisbee, walking the dog, reading a book, it's up to you. it is blissful enough to just grab a bench and people-watch with someone close to you without feeling that it's a waste of time. or to sit and read at the same time, each in your own world, at intervals comment on the book out loud though you have no idea what the other party is talking about. there's no need for total understanding cos it's all about being spontaneous!
dusk arrives with the cool breeze you feel on your face while strolling down the boardwalk next to the sea. parents will bring their kids to the local amusement park where you dont have to pay 75bucks for an all-inclusive package. you have the hotdog stands, the candy flosses, the big ferris wheel, bumper cars, the rollercoaster, the haunted house, the stall where you just pay to shoot loads of water into the clown's mouth, vendors walking around selling popcorns and nuts and not to forget the classic merry-go-round. it is not as big, it is not as exciting and it's definitely not disneyland, but cherish the simplicity of it all.
sunday mornings will be spent in church. not a big one with elevators, underground carparks or an auditorium. there's no need for everyone to drive cos it is perfect to enjoy a morning stroll together as a family. the sanctuary will be lined with pews facing the speaker, theres no need for elaborate designs or stain glass for thats not the focus. sunday lunches will be a great opportunity to catch up with friends over a home cooked meal. home-made bread, muffins, clam chowder, roasted chicken, mash potatoes, rice, vegetables, so many! to have everyone sit around the table enjoying the fellowship while tucking into the food. mmm!
so many things i want to pen down, so many pictures i wish i could paint. flowered wallpapers, kids riding on bicycles down the streets with no traffic lights, comfy couch in the living room sitting on the carpeted floor, 20 children packed in the living room watching tv, sitting on the swing attached to the big old tree outside your window, lying in the hammock under the shade for a nap, county fairs, visiting the world's biggest farmer's market, historical festivals..the list goes on.
all these might seemed too ideal, or too good to be true. i might not be able to find them all at the same place, but i still want to experience it all.
would you come with me?
blip rambled on
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
another day.
weixin: eh melvin, you're the last to use the toilet issit?
melvin: huh? dont know leh.
weixin: then whats with the toilet paper folded hotel style?
melvin: oh! ya thats me. i think it looks very nice ma.
weixin: when i saw it i knew it was you! only you will do something like that.
*burst out laughing*this, is just another day at the office.
blip rambled on
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Monday, January 09, 2006
wave.
every morning while walking to the office, i'll walk past the same man bringing his kid to school. i only started noticing when one fine day, i saw the whole family heading out together: the father. the mother. little toddler and the kindergarten kid. doubt i could capture that perfect picture with a camera with my lack of photography skills but i can tell you, it looks blissful in my head. and every morning i'll ask myself the same question:
why wouldn't you look up and smile? yep. it's such a
me thing to do. BUT! as a resolution for the new year, tt's one thing i told myself i'd change and it's part of "make joyce a better person" project. so since the start of january, acknowledging, smiling and even an occasional "gd morning" has become a daily routine for me. =)
bumped into ven in the morning and realised we've been walking the same path every morning for the past 6 months and not once have we met each other. how queer. it's nice to see a familiar face in the morning and not have the impulse to avoid so i could do away with the small talk. it's weird how we dont hang out with the same crowd yet i dont feel weird talking to her. can think of the 4930580938 pple i'll avoid but she's not one of them. hmm. cool. =D
anyway! i think patrizio buanne is gonna hold a concert here in singapore!
*ecstatic* i shall start looking for kakis to go. dates and seat prices are not released yet but i'm guessing its gonna be next month. ahh! i'm so excited! tho the only person i know who listens to patrizio is uncle michael, i shall start looking around for hidden fans! drop me a tag if you're interested to go! heh. found out today that goblet is showing in imax theatre! ahh! i want to watch again! showing till the end of january. must find time to go!
Matthew 6: 33-34: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. indeed.
Entertainment news of the day: Britney Spears is enraged that her husband Kevin Federline wants to be on a new TV reality show with his ex-lover.
Their marriage dont seemed very happy. hmm.
blip rambled on
Monday, January 09, 2006
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
i'll be there.
it's weird that i dont feel the significance of the new year. it felt just like any other day, i did not feel the fresh start neither was there any celebration of some sort. tp said it's a good sign cos it means that my life is smooth sailing now that i do not need a brand new year to start things anew. it IS a big difference compared to the previous new year when the future is still uncertain and the wounds are still raw. what a difference a year makes! i really thank God for putting wonderful people in my midst, the forming of new bonds and the repairing of old. you guys have indeed played a big part in my life for the past year, enduring my nonsense, offering your shoulders, inbox space, msn windows and supportive hands. =)
digress: just heard the il divo version of "unchained melody" on gold90! gosh i really love that song. though it doesn't have the 'sleepless' effect on me, the calming effect of the song can be felt significantly. can't wait to get my hands on their album!
everyday at work, i'm just looking forward to the weekends or upcoming public holidays. it's sad to realise that i'm having sundaynight/monday blues already cos i dont used to have them. so! i was looking through the calendar and smiling at the number of public holidays in jan and feb and frowning while looking at march cos there's no public holidays during that month! BUT! it dawned on my that i'm only working till mid march! it was a happy thought and i ended up smiling again. thankfully no one was looking at me during my facial expression changing moment cos i already have a record for sudden outburst of laughter. well! i'm excited and already counting down the days till i start school =) working life is zapping all the youthful cells i have in me and i cannot let that happen.
NO.chatting with shihui yday made me see that we are seeing things more objectively and maturely now. instead of lamenting on things we cannot have, to focus on things that we know is best for us even if the process is gonna be painful rather than grabbing selfishly for things we want.
"even if nothing comes out of it, i'll still be as happy. becos i know it's just gonna be something i remember for life" yup. keep the memories for unlike reality, it cannot be manipulated anymore.
with the start of 2006, instead of feeding you useless facts of the day, i shall update you on entertainment news for the day: Lindsay Lohan is hospitalized in Miami after a severe asthma attack that reportedly broke a blood vessel in her neck.
ouch!happy blessed new year folks!
blip rambled on
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
