25 Random Things About Me

A facebook friend who is my senior in high school (only found out later) tagged me to do this on facebook.

[Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.]

I've done my part and tagged 25 friends to do the same on facebook. This is moi version of "25 Random Things About Me"

1. I am doing this because I have been tagged by Cathy Thong.


2. I love cats =^..^=


3. I love dogs ... arrff arrff


4. I read every night before I go to bed unless I'm so tired that I fall asleep before my head hit the pillow!


5. I enjoy cooking when I'm in the mood but this only happens once a month.


6. I believe that everything happens for a reason.


7. I will do my best to help the less fortunate by contributing time and $ to a worthy cause. Please support World Vision Org.


8. I like outdoor activities but just too lazy to do it ... most of the times.


9. I hate jerks and bitches who think they are above everyone else!


10. I can't live without my iPod.


11. I can be very addicted to computer games.


12. I love japanese food.


13. Sammi Cheng is my idol!

14. I'm a blogger - http://live2talk.blogspot.com (hard sell here, pardon me)


15. I wish to travel around the world experiencing different culture.


16. A good movie is all I need after a lousy day at work.


17. My ideal weight is still too far away ... need to work on it!


18. I'm obsessed with lipsticks ONLY.


19. I have a wacky sense of humor.


20. I like MINI, the coolest car ever!


21. Sometimes I drive like a F1 driver when I'm alone.


22. I don't get it why there are people starving in this world and there are those earning millions of dollar just by kicking a ball!


23. I am straight. Definitely.


24. I appreciate sincere friendship.


25. I like the feeling of falling in love :)

Have An Ox-picious 2009

Live2Talk would like to wish all family members, friends, fellow bloggers, anonymous readers, and everyone a very ox-picious year filled with happiness, laughter, good health, prosperity, opportunities and a very blessed 2009 =^..^=

I Love You

Whisper softly to your other half "I love you" in different languages today and see his/her reaction :)


Chinese: Wo ai ni (我愛你)


French: Je t'aime


Greek: Saghapó


Hindi: Maiṅ tumhaiṅ bahut cāhatā hūṅ (मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहता हुँ) - if you are a he
Maiṅ tumhaiṅ bahut cāhatī hūṅ (मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहता चाहती हुँ) - if you are a she


Korean: Saranghee yo (사랑해)


Latin: Te amo


Japanese: Aishiteru yo (愛してるよ)


Thai: Phom rak khun (ผมรักคุณ) - if you are a he
Chan rak khun (ฉันรักคุณ) - if you are a she


Tibetan: Nga kayrâng-la gawpo yö (ང་ཁྱེད་རང་ལ་དགའ་པོ་ཡོད་)

A Taste of Taiwan

Once a while, I'll post up something on food. I seldom do it because I'm not a pro ... unlike her who can really cook up a delicious feast or him who can really write a masterpiece just by chewing a piece of chicken! Darn! They are good ^_^

Fong Lye Taiwanese Restaurant. I heard so much about the food here, so I invited a friend to accompany me. The place was packed! Recession? What's that? A new dish name?

It has a variety of set meals and ala carte order.


Every chinese family will tell you this ... soup is important. All the 'goodness' can be found in a bowl of good soup. The carrot soup they serve is very clear (almost tasteless) but still I finished till the last drop.


All set meals come with side dishes as this, peanut with anchovies coated with sugar, fried prawn ball and long beans.


No chinese meal is complete without the rice. And if you dine in Fong Lye, it even has minced meat on top. It's good just to eat the minced meat rice alone. Sometimes a simple meal can warm the stomach.


3 cup chicken (三杯鸡), very flavourable with a taste of sweetness. Portion is huge for 1 person to consume so it's always wise to share :)


Slices of beef stir-fry in ginger and onion leaves. The beef was tender but the taste is norm.

Overall, the food is good and I'll not hesitate to go back again to taste another round of taiwanese cuisine or maybe I should drop by Taiwan for the real deal :D

Funny Pic of the Day

Quote of the Day - 13 January 2009

A dear friend once sent me the following message during a low point in my life and today when I saw this message again saved on my phone (not because I'm down), I feel the urge to share it with you good folks out there.

*****

"As you travel life's journey, God may not provide everything you desire BUT He will give you everything you need. He won't do everything you want BUT He will always do what is right and best for you. No matter how hard life's journey may be, our voyage will be a success as long as we have God as our traveling companion."

*****

Even if we are of a different faith, I pray that you will have a blessed life no matter what you do or where you are at this moment of time. We all need a little motivation as we move along.

Thanks Jen for the encouraging words when I need it the most, you are an angel ^^

Video Selection - 世界唯一的你

A beautiful song by Gary 曹格, one of my favorite. Spread your love folks ^^



Lyrics:

是你 第一眼我就認出來
Shi Ni Di Yi Yan Wo Jiu Ren Chu Lai
It's you (whom) I recognised at first glance

這是命運最美麗的安排
Zhe Shi Ming Yun Zui Mei Li De An Pai
This is fate's most beautiful arrangement

是愛 讓你略過慢長等待
Shi Ai Rang Ni Lue Guo Man Chang De Deng Dai
It's love (which) helped you tide over the long wait

我們只要現在相愛 幸福就來
Wo Men Zhi Yao Xian Zai Xiang Ai Xing Fu Jiu Lai
We only need to be in love now for happiness to arrive

恨我來不及參於你的過去
Hen Wo Lai Bu Ji Can Yu Ni De Guo Qu
I hate myself for not making it in time to be part of your past

抱歉讓你等待
Bao Qian Rang Ni Deng Dai
Sorry for making you wait

我願意付出一切交換
Wo Yuan Yi Fu Chu Yi Qie Jiao Huan
I'm willing to give everything to exchange

我靈魂的另一半
Wo Ling Hun De Ling Yi Ban
The other half of my soul

這個世界唯一的你 是我擁有的奇績
Zhe Ge Shi Jie Wei Yi De Ni Shi Wo Yong You De Qi Ji
This world's one and only you, is the miracle that I possess

對我說的一字一句 都是我們的秘密
Due Wo Shuo De Yi Zi Yi Ju Dou Shi Wo Men De Mi Mi
Every word (you) spoke to me, is part of our secret

緊緊擁抱唯一的你 無可救藥的堅定
Jing Jing Yong Bao Wei Yi De Ni Wu Ke Jiu Yao De Jian Ding
Tightly embracing the one and only you, an uncontrollable resolute

就算世界與我為敵
Jiu Xuan Shi Jie Yu Wo Wei Di
Even if the world may become my enemy

我也願意 我什麼都願意
Wo Ye Yuan Yi Wo She Mo Dou Yuan Yi
I'm willing, I'm willing to (do) anything

看開過去所有的悲哀
Kan Kai Le Guo Qu Suo You De Bei Ai
Having seen past all of yesterday's sorrows

都只是訓練我為妳 勇敢
Dou Zhi Shi Xun Lian Wo Wei Ni Yong Gang
It's to train me to be brave for you

真愛 照亮了漆黑的夜晚
Zhen Ai Zhao Liang Le Qi Hei De Ye Wan
True love (has) lit up the dark night sky

尋找了彼此一輩子
Xun Zhao Le Pi Ci Yi Bei Zi
(We've) searched for each other our whole lives

再不分開
Zai Bu Fen Kai
(Let's) not part again

恨我來不及參於你的過去
Hen Wo Lai Bu Ji Can Yu Ni De Guo Qu
I hate myself for not making it in time to be part of your past

抱歉讓你等待
Bao Qian Rang Ni Deng Dai
Sorry for making you wait

我願意付出一切交換
Wo Yuan Yi Fu Chu Yi Qie Jiao Huan
I'm willing to give everything to exchange

我靈魂的另一半
Wo Ling Hun De Ling Yi Ban
The other half of my soul

I will climb the highest mountain
I will swim the deepest sea

對我說的一字一句 都是我們的秘密
Due Wo Shuo De Yi Zi Yi Ju Dou Shi Wo Men De Mi Mi
Every word (you) spoke to me, is part of our secret

緊緊擁抱唯一的你 無可救藥的堅定
Jing Jing Yong Bao Wei Yi De Ni Wu Ke Jiu Yao De Jian Ding
Tightly embracing the one and only you, an uncontrollable resolute

就算世界與我為敵
Jiu Xuan Shi Jie Yu Wo Wei Di
Even if the world may become my enemy

我也願意 我什麼都願意
Wo Ye Yuan Yi Wo She Mo Dou Yuan Yi
I'm willing, I'm willing to (do) anything

我願意付出一切交換
Wo Yuan Yi Fu Chu Yi Qie Jiao Huan
I'm willing to give everything to exchange

我靈魂的另一半
Wo Ling Hun De Ling Yi Ban
The other half of my soul

I will climb the highest mountain
I will swim the deepest sea

就算(要我)上天下地
Jiu Suan (Yao Wo) Shang Tian Xia Di
Even if I may need to go up the heavens and down to hell

我什麼都願意為妳
Wo She Mo Dou Yuan Yi Wei Ni
I'm willing (to do) anything for you

緊緊擁抱唯一的你 無可救藥的堅定
Jing Jing Yong Bao Wei Yi De Ni Wu Ke Jiu Yao De Jian Ding
Tightly embracing the one and only you, an uncontrollable resolute

就算世界與我為敵
Jiu Xuan Shi Jie Yu Wo Wei Di
Even if the world may become my enemy

我也願意 我什麼都願意
Wo Ye Yuan Yi Wo She Mo Dou Yuan Yi
I'm willing, I'm willing to (do) anything

What the Star says ...

Well ... fellow Sagitarrians what say ya about this? Any truth with your real personality?



As for moi here ...

Very pretty - you will have to meet me to find out :D
Very romantic - sometimes we can't have too much fantasy ... need to wake up!
Nice to everyone - generally yes because you will never get a second chance to give your first impression :)
Spontaneous - when the right time comes
High appeal - really?
Great in sex - err no comment on this area ;)
Rare to find. Great when found - we are a bunch of rare species if you must know ;P
Very caring - please support World Vision or any charity organization of your choice
Polite and soft spoken - that's the basic courtesy, no?
Loyal and generous - depends on who is the recipient at the other end
So much love to give - sometimes not sufficient to distribute evenly
Not one to mess with - this is for sure!
Silly, fun and sweet - silly: check. fun: check. sweet: check
Easily influenced by kindness - we should all show kindness
Having lots of ideas - all the wacky ideas! just ask those who know me
Sensitive - which girl is not sensitive you tell me? some dudes also acts the same i tell you
Active mind - that's where i produced all the wacky ideas
Loves music - yes, i can't live without my iPod
Loves to dress up - i think we should have our own individual taste in fashion
Easily bored - i am, so please ... stimulate me!
Easy to talk to, though hard to understand - sometimes i tend to act as a (non-qualified) psychologist
PATRIOTIC - are you kidding me?
Thinks far with vision, yet complicated to know - ya, tell me about it o.O

Video Selection - 為妳寫的歌 singalongsong

A song by Khalil Fong 方大同. A talented singer who composed some pretty good music.

You can visit Sing K Lyricz for the pin yin lyrics for this song and other songs as well. Why the hard sell? Because I'm one of the administrator but my cousin brother who is the one doing most of the technical work! Good work bro and sorry for my lack of contribution ;P

Chinese version

English version

再見 2008, 你好 2009

pic courtesy of Kenneth, a facebook friend who owned this cute Scottish fold

We all have our little stories to share when we looked back at 2008.

I've changed jobs at the 11th hour when everybody is anticipating their bonuses; Befriends some kind souls from facebook and believe that our friendship will grow over the years; Stumbled upon interesting bloggers who can write masterpieces and take magnificent shots; Signed up as volunteer with World Vision Malaysia; Visited Singapore for the first time and many more.


this is how you should wash your hair as demonstrated by my cousin, she is so going to kill me for posting up this :P

Here's the result of the resolutions I made for 2008:

#1: To pay off my credit card balance and spend less [ mission failed ]
The balance is still there but I'm slowly reducing my spending habit.

#2: To lose 10kg [ mission failed ]
Failed at this totally! I've lose a few pounds but still not enough to achieve the weight I desired!

#3: To reduce on my meat intake [ partially accomplished ]
It's not like I'm a 100% vegan because I still like the meaty feeling when I'm chewing one, but I've reduced on my daily intake.

#4: To learn a new skill [ mission failed ]
When I resoluted this, I was thinking about martial arts type of skill but I'm not determine enough to accomplish this. Absolutely my fault :(

#5: To send my parents to China for a holiday [ pending accomplishment ]
Because of the Sichuan earthquake and the tainted milk incidents, they refused to step foot in China for the moment ... not my fault right?

#6: To go for an overdue holiday with my best friends [ pending accomplishment ]
I tried to arrange but they are not as keen as I am. One is married enjoying her honeymoon, one rather go and hug her boyfriend in Shanghai and one more is busy with her life. Also not my fault right? o.O

#7: To read more books [ partially accomplished ]
I'm determined to read 2 books every month but in 2008, I've only read a total of 8 books with various titles from non-fiction to self-improvement.

#8: To keep my current mobile phone (SE500i) until 2009! [ mission accomplished ]
I passed this with flying colors! Err I think the Sony Ericsson's C905 is already out in the market, no? ;P


For 2009, I'm not going to have any resolutions. I wanted to see what surprises life is waiting for me ahead and how far I can go without any written commitments.

Everybody is anticipating 2009 will be a tough year but I believe we can overcome the challenges with a positive attitude. Let's do it folks!


So ... 再見 (goodbye) 2008 and 你好 (hello) 2009 =^..^=