Thursday, February 26, 2009
LIBERATED. :D
It's time to do nothing, but just to enjoy my well-deserved holidays.
And the no. 1 thing on my to-do list is none other than...getting sufficient beauty sleep. (:
LIBERATED. :D
It's time to do nothing, but just to enjoy my well-deserved holidays.
And the no. 1 thing on my to-do list is none other than...getting sufficient beauty sleep. (:
♥ ♥ ♥
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
I saw this beautiful work of nature while walking home today - one long rainbow arc stretched across the sky. And it absolutely made my day. (:
I saw this beautiful work of nature while walking home today - one long rainbow arc stretched across the sky. And it absolutely made my day. (:
♥ ♥ ♥
Monday, February 23, 2009
I think i'm super unpredictable. I can float up and down the emotional spectrum at an alarming rate, all in a matter of 24 hours. I can be delirious at times, which causes me to be all hyped up, laughing real loud, and getting excited easily over nothing. The next moment though, i can be feeling down and moody. Am i what experts describe as a reactive individual? One whose current mood is very much determined by the people she hangs out with/her surroundings/the weather, etc? Blah.
And my sister is probably right. I HAVE NO LIFE. MY LIFE REVOLVES AROUND SCHOOL AND MORE SCHOOL. =(
I so need to do something about it.
And i don't know why i'm even blogging when i have a project due tomorrow and i haven't started on it yet. =\
I don't know why you even bother, seriously.
I think i'm super unpredictable. I can float up and down the emotional spectrum at an alarming rate, all in a matter of 24 hours. I can be delirious at times, which causes me to be all hyped up, laughing real loud, and getting excited easily over nothing. The next moment though, i can be feeling down and moody. Am i what experts describe as a reactive individual? One whose current mood is very much determined by the people she hangs out with/her surroundings/the weather, etc? Blah.
And my sister is probably right. I HAVE NO LIFE. MY LIFE REVOLVES AROUND SCHOOL AND MORE SCHOOL. =(
I so need to do something about it.
And i don't know why i'm even blogging when i have a project due tomorrow and i haven't started on it yet. =\
I don't know why you even bother, seriously.
♥ ♥ ♥
Saturday, February 21, 2009
I know i shouldn't be too greedy and should be contented with what i have now.
But sometimes, i just want to have a little bit more, just a little bit...
Can't i yearn for more?
Fool. Fool. Fool. Fool. Fool.
You are a fool, Iris.
Snap out of it and get a life.
I'm pretty sure there are more important things to do in life than pondering over such useless matters.
I know i shouldn't be too greedy and should be contented with what i have now.
But sometimes, i just want to have a little bit more, just a little bit...
Can't i yearn for more?
Fool. Fool. Fool. Fool. Fool.
You are a fool, Iris.
Snap out of it and get a life.
I'm pretty sure there are more important things to do in life than pondering over such useless matters.
♥ ♥ ♥
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Enjoy today with that special someone, friend, or even your dearest pet! (:
I really should STOP making wild guesses as it's not doing any good for me.
But i can't bring myself to do so.
I simply can't.
Yes, i must admit, I let my emotions get the better of me all the time.
And i feel like a loser because i can't handle this aspect well.
Let go Iris. Let go.
You'll be happier. Genuinely happier.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Enjoy today with that special someone, friend, or even your dearest pet! (:
I really should STOP making wild guesses as it's not doing any good for me.
But i can't bring myself to do so.
I simply can't.
Yes, i must admit, I let my emotions get the better of me all the time.
And i feel like a loser because i can't handle this aspect well.
Let go Iris. Let go.
You'll be happier. Genuinely happier.
♥ ♥ ♥
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
"Self-worth and happiness should, ideally come from within, not how you fare against others or how others regard you."
I'm still learning to be happy - to smile more from my heart. "What's so difficult about that?" some may ask. "Just live everyday as if it were your last, without any regrets whatsoever." But it's always easier said than done.
And then i begin to ask myself, what makes me happy or rather what would make me a happier person? By this, i mean what would make me happier in the long-run, not in the short-term. Could it be more friends, more love, more As, more money, more clothes or more leisure time? How do i exactly define 'happiness'?
Well, long-term happiness to me is:
- Knowing that the people whom i love and care are genuinely happy and healthy
- Leading a purposeful life, by giving back to the society in one way or another (knowing that my existence is making a difference in someone's life)
- Spending quality time with my family and friends
- Engaging in my favourite hobbies/activities
- Embracing and accepting life as it comes. Don't criticize, complain, or feel that the whole world owes me plenty.
- See and appreciate the beauty in life and others - in every human, animal, plant, and non-living thing
- Accepting my limitations, especially for the things which i'm not good at
And lastly...(that's what i can think of for now)
- Living in the moment and be forward-looking. Don't brood about yesterdays for what's past and past. Don't worry about tomorrow either, for tomorrow has its own set of problems to worry about. Live everyday as if it were my last, and mostly without regrets.
Having written down my definition of happiness, i've a clearer picture of how i should go about pursuing my happiness. And i'm even more determined to fulfill them all now.
I believe i can be happy, if i choose to be. (:
"Self-worth and happiness should, ideally come from within, not how you fare against others or how others regard you."
I'm still learning to be happy - to smile more from my heart. "What's so difficult about that?" some may ask. "Just live everyday as if it were your last, without any regrets whatsoever." But it's always easier said than done.
And then i begin to ask myself, what makes me happy or rather what would make me a happier person? By this, i mean what would make me happier in the long-run, not in the short-term. Could it be more friends, more love, more As, more money, more clothes or more leisure time? How do i exactly define 'happiness'?
Well, long-term happiness to me is:
- Knowing that the people whom i love and care are genuinely happy and healthy
- Leading a purposeful life, by giving back to the society in one way or another (knowing that my existence is making a difference in someone's life)
- Spending quality time with my family and friends
- Engaging in my favourite hobbies/activities
- Embracing and accepting life as it comes. Don't criticize, complain, or feel that the whole world owes me plenty.
- See and appreciate the beauty in life and others - in every human, animal, plant, and non-living thing
- Accepting my limitations, especially for the things which i'm not good at
And lastly...(that's what i can think of for now)
- Living in the moment and be forward-looking. Don't brood about yesterdays for what's past and past. Don't worry about tomorrow either, for tomorrow has its own set of problems to worry about. Live everyday as if it were my last, and mostly without regrets.
Having written down my definition of happiness, i've a clearer picture of how i should go about pursuing my happiness. And i'm even more determined to fulfill them all now.
I believe i can be happy, if i choose to be. (:
♥ ♥ ♥
Sunday, February 8, 2009
I'm contemplating to write my secret on a postcard and send it to PostSecret. Perhaps i'll see my entry in the book one day.
Some random thoughts...
“Sometimes in life, you need others to give you a chance.”
“Sometimes in life, you need to give others a chance.”
“Sometimes in life, you need to give yourself a chance.”
I know what my heart wants. Or at least i think i know.
And it is not you.
I'm contemplating to write my secret on a postcard and send it to PostSecret. Perhaps i'll see my entry in the book one day.
Some random thoughts...
“Sometimes in life, you need others to give you a chance.”
“Sometimes in life, you need to give others a chance.”
“Sometimes in life, you need to give yourself a chance.”
I know what my heart wants. Or at least i think i know.
And it is not you.
♥ ♥ ♥
Saturday, February 7, 2009
I'm enjoying my short-term liberation now! Wheeeeeeeeee. The 1st thing i did was to pay my sleep debt by sleeping for 12 hrs - 1am to 1pm. And it spells S-H-I-O-K! :D
Here are some photos taken last week during my school's fund-raising event for Vietnamese children. We had food and game stalls, all set up by the students and it was open to the public. Initially, we were pretty hyped about doing our bid for charity, all in hopes of attaining our goal of raising a huge sum for the under-privileged kids. However, 2 hours into the event, we got pretty bored as the response wasn't that fantastic. Other than our own staff and students patronising the stalls, including some friends my schoolmates invited, no one else came. :( So we entertained ourselves with card games, food, and lots of photo-taking sessions. Overall, we managed to raise about $600. Not too bad i must say. And i'm glad i was part of this good cause! Enjoy the photos!
Jelena, Taufik and I
Bored volunteers
Another shot of us
Us slacking around...
Yes, i was bored...
An impromptu shot. zzz
Playing table-tennis! (With hands as bats. HAHA)
Playing blackjack! (Casino style, without the chips of cos')
Blackjack-ing in progress...
This is cute!
The cute little Mexican boy who stole our hearts! And i love his huge round eyes (though in this pic you can't really tell)
Thank you Zhennie and Val for coming! And what's with the covering up of face? Since when you two were camera-shy?
I'm enjoying my short-term liberation now! Wheeeeeeeeee. The 1st thing i did was to pay my sleep debt by sleeping for 12 hrs - 1am to 1pm. And it spells S-H-I-O-K! :D
Here are some photos taken last week during my school's fund-raising event for Vietnamese children. We had food and game stalls, all set up by the students and it was open to the public. Initially, we were pretty hyped about doing our bid for charity, all in hopes of attaining our goal of raising a huge sum for the under-privileged kids. However, 2 hours into the event, we got pretty bored as the response wasn't that fantastic. Other than our own staff and students patronising the stalls, including some friends my schoolmates invited, no one else came. :( So we entertained ourselves with card games, food, and lots of photo-taking sessions. Overall, we managed to raise about $600. Not too bad i must say. And i'm glad i was part of this good cause! Enjoy the photos!
Jelena, Taufik and I
Bored volunteers
Another shot of us
Us slacking around...
Yes, i was bored...
An impromptu shot. zzz
Playing table-tennis! (With hands as bats. HAHA)
Playing blackjack! (Casino style, without the chips of cos')
Blackjack-ing in progress...
This is cute!
The cute little Mexican boy who stole our hearts! And i love his huge round eyes (though in this pic you can't really tell)
Thank you Zhennie and Val for coming! And what's with the covering up of face? Since when you two were camera-shy?
♥ ♥ ♥
Thursday, February 5, 2009
School is seriously wearing me out. I've never felt so exhausted before. :( And i can't wait for 12.15 p.m. tomorrow, because it marks the end of my mid-term exams. :D
1 more chapter to revise! JIAYOU IRIS! YOU CAN!
School is seriously wearing me out. I've never felt so exhausted before. :( And i can't wait for 12.15 p.m. tomorrow, because it marks the end of my mid-term exams. :D
1 more chapter to revise! JIAYOU IRIS! YOU CAN!
♥ ♥ ♥
