Hardship = Opportunities to strengthen ourselves

"The deeper the dark, the closer the dawn. However profound the suffering that envelops you, never forget the inner spark of hope and courage.
Never lose the capacity to wait with patient enduring." - Daisaku Ikeda

BROTHER'S 18TH

Our dimple-boy at home turns eighteen today! :D
Hope you had enjoyed the buffet-dinner with us just now ya.
<3

Be True To Yourself

Looking around, you saw that yourself were very different from others. Then you worried, thinking what had went wrong....

For a matter of fact, you are you and others are no different - just others.
Everyone has their own role that only he/she can fulfill; others may not be able to achieve the things that you can accomplish.

American First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) once wrote, she learned that people do not really pay that much attention to what others are doing, and that the amount of attention we pay ourselves is actually our greatest enemy.

Be happy and proud for who you are. Sometimes being different is wonderful.
'cause it means that you're unique. Just that you haven't notice it.
:)

'lil things that matter the most (:

Have been contacting Misako Hiraide （平出　美佐子）, aka LAH, all the while through emails since she returned to Japan. Recently, she passed her Chinese exam and has been accepted into Shanghai University, which curriculum will start next February! *APPLAUSE*

When I received this good news, I was so elated and at the same time, proud of her. :) She had also congratulated me for being 3rd in cohort for Maths.

On the same day Misako's email was sent to me, I was invited by MOE to attend a scholarship tea session. Out of the 4 TPJCians who were invited, I'm the only Singaporean. Hence I took this great opportunity to know more about the PSC Oversea Scholarship offered by MOE. Well enough, I've gained greater insights. This can be considered a turning point in life, which I'm really grateful for that.

Right now, I have a clearer long-term goal/dream in mind.
Hence it's time for a change in attitude, renew determination, fulfill the pledge/promise made, and most importantly, keep the momentum going for greater achievements of the future.

Afterall, the world is our stage "..for I am (we are) here for a higher purpose". ;-)

'cause shawty is a eenie meenie miney mo lova.

Geeeeeeeee ...... Eenie Meenie! :-D

Together with Sensei - For life, for eternity.

"I am just an ordinary human being. I am not good at words.
But when it comes to the youth, I will give
my love and compassion for them."
- Daisaku Ikeda

The one who sat next to me 3 years ago (:

There are, certain things in life that will leave a deep memory in your mind.
Then, you will secure them - deep in your heart.

To MQ-AHMA, IMY. :)