Happy Birthday!!

About 5 years ago i met a bubbly, petite looking girl. She was a year my senior, was in fact a senior prefect of mine, but she was the greatest pal a junior could have. Bearing the same thirst for adventure and hunger for thrill, she and I became great friends almost instantly. It was inevitable that I fell into the same footsteps as her, trailing her as a Leo member, on to Membership Director and eventually President of the Leo Club. Apart from that, she was among the very few who I could always depend on to lend a shoulder, get a few cheers and just be there for me. Today she turns 19 and I celebrate the times we had going through OBS, rock climbing, mountain climbing, yet to scuba dive and kayak with her *wink*.

Beatrice Goh, HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!!!


Born on the same day is a guy who have shown me the meaning of when hardwork pays off. He first struck me as someone very confident, taking things in his own stride. Though our friendship went through a bit of a bumpy road, he remained a friend and I guess that's one of his umpteen qualities. I look up to him in more ways than one and will treasure the times we shared in the short period I've known him. He'll be heading off to the States, on a journey to gain knowledge and experience, and undoubtly success. I wish him all the best in his undertakings and hope to see him again some day in the near future.

Eng Han, HaPpY BiRtHdAy and FaReWeLL!!

This poem was introduced to me by him. Although technically I first heard of it from Debbie, UWC. But it brings a lot of meaning, I think it applies to everyone human. hehe...enjoy...=)

Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrenderbe on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career,
however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.Strive to be happy.
*~Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952~*