080808 Once in a hundred years

Author: cc  |  Category: Uncategorized, special occasion, thoughts in pictures

Beijing Olympic 2008
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For generations to come, today’s going to be remembered as the day. A great day for all Chinese around the world. The Olympic has finally arrived in China. I’ve been looking forward for this day to come. The show is starting as this post is published. My heart pounds with excitement. China, the mother land of Chinese around the world. May you shine your dazzling rays and show the world the greatest game ever!

080808 Candle light . Winter 2008 . by cc
Candlelight flickering. click photo to enlarge.

08.08.08 8:08pm

I took a minute to savour the moment. For I probably won’t be around the next time it comes around. I wonder what would the world be then. In a hundred years time, would my descendant find the day special?

Update: Just finished watching the opening ceremony. What a stunning display of pageantry! There’s simply no words to describe the amazing scene, I’m blown away.

Happy ‘birth’ day

Author: cc  |  Category: special occasion, titbits

Text from dad . 24 July 2008
mmm… can you tell my dad’s desperation?

When you’re at the last leg of your 20s and married for more than 2 years, this is what to expect among many birthday wishes. *cue nervous laughter*

Thank you very much for the many birthday wishes. It was a great day. ;)

Have a wonderful weekend!
(probably not so wonderful for me as the forecast predicts a storm coming.
I’m shivering in my boots already.)

24/7

Author: cc  |  Category: needful things, photography, special occasion, thoughts in pictures

Blurry Lights . Winter 2008 . by cc
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Sitting in the dark, breathing in the cold air, feeling somewhat serene and enlighten.
Inner peace seem to finally find its way to my heart.
Just in time.
24/7, comes the day that I always look forward to as a child.
Happy Birthday to me.
Here’s to good things!

點點燭光,帶我回到那夢樣的年紀。
那年的夢想,在記憶裡釀成了酒。像消逝的年歲,醇香瀰漫,永留心中。

When thank you seems to fall short

Author: cc  |  Category: needful things, special occasion, thoughts in my mind

What if you have someone in your life who will always be there for your?
What if they stick with you even at times you shut them out?
What if they will do anything for you at a drop of a hat?
What if you feel so appreciative that words fail to express the emotions?
What if thank you just seems to be such an empty word?

minion vs the giant

Ecstaticism came in a form of a cool black casing mechanism that is Nikon D80 this winter. An early birthday gift from my loved ones. Happy is not enough to describe the waves of emotions I’m feeling right now. Thank you so much! I am truly overwhelmed.

I’ve been using the good old Sony Cybershot T30 for quite a while. While it is a good little point-and-shoot camera, it is just not able to take those money shots. I’ll make sure to deliver some great photos and try to make full use of my new gadget from now on! The party is on! :D

Happy parents day!

Author: cc  |  Category: special occasion

Roses . Parnell Rose Garden . 2008

There are so many ways of showing love, but non come even close to represent how much I love you.
There are so many people around, but non could love me as much as you.
There are so many words in my mind, but non can translate into the gratitude I feel in my heart.
There are so many moments of appreciation yet I’ve failed to utter them in words for you.
There are just way too much love I feel to even start to relay them to you.

In the absent of my mother’s day post, I present this to you, my lovely parents! I’m forever grateful for having you in my life! I love you!
Happy Parents' Day!

Here are two songs that stay close to my heart. For you, mum and dad, and all parents out there. :)

Happy Birthday Kok!

Author: cc  |  Category: special occasion

I hope you’re having a wonderful day! Here’s for you. ;)
(clicked on button on the bottom right corner to play.)

Birthday pandas.

Happy Birthday, happy birthday, happy happy birthday to you! :)

Author: cc  |  Category: family, special occasion

Today is a big day. The story started 31 years ago, a giant (literally) was born in a town in Malaysia. He was a sweet little boy who went on and grew into a gentle, considerate and kind man whom I met and fell in love with 24 years later. He is the kindest, most nonjudgmental person I’ve ever met, a man who has the purest heart ever. As early as a month after we had met, a little bird told me that he’s the man I’m meant to be with, that he is the person that I’m going to spend the rest of my life with. It was a surreal feeling, yet incredibly real.

Over 7 years have passed, and my feelings just proved to be true. Everyday with him is like heaven on earth. I am eternally thankful to have met and married a guy who love me for who I really am, helped me through thick and thin and sailed through the rocky weather together. This is someone I laugh with, live for, dream with, love; the one who makes my life complete.

Well, you all must know this is Mr K I’m talking about. It’s his birthday today, so send some love his way y’all! :)

Happy Birthday Mr K!

I’m so gonna get killed for this photo. Haha. :P

Birth of a remarkable woman

Author: cc  |  Category: family, special occasion

To many, 30th August marks the eve of an important day to a nation; to me, it marks the birth of a remarkable lady, without whom I would not have existed. That’s right, today marks the 55 years celebration of life for my mother. Like many in the 50s, my mother was born into a big family of 7 siblings. Growing up, she’d tell me the many tales of a kampung(village) girl roaming around the village. As a traditional woman, she grew up holding strongly to her beliefs and values. That’s just one of the many treasures she has instilled in me.

Growing up, I have a strong and close relationship with my mother. She’s always there for me when I need her. Those difficult days of adolescence weren’t easy, but her understanding and support helped me through. She’s always there 100% behind my every decision, even though sometimes she might not agree.

Once again, we are celebrating your birth today my dear mum. There’s no presents, cards or words that can fully expressed my feeling of appreciation for you. I just want you to know that though we’re apart, our hearts have never been closer. You are one of the most important forces to pull me through many difficult times. Thank you mama! I am so proud to have a mother who is my closest confidant, my biggest fan and my best friend.

Kick back, relax and have a wonderful day! :)

Happy 55th Birthday ma!

A father’s love

Author: cc  |  Category: family, special occasion

I wanted to buy you a gift, but there is no amount of gifts that can really show my gratitude towards you; I wanted to write you a poem, but my tears overflow whenever I started to do so; I tried to call and say I love you, but my mind is so overwhelmed that I shiver every time I pick up the phone; I attempted to write a letter to you, but it is so difficult because there’s no way to begin and no end.

cc and dad

You have always strived hard to be a role model. You doubted and blamed yourself when I did something wrong. There were times when we went through a tough patch and didn’t talk for days, we were both too strong headed and stubborn then. A father’s love is truly an amazing thing. You shower your love via your unique ways, the unspoken ways, the unconditional ways. Daddy, there is no words to describe how I feel. I just want you to know that what an amazing dad you are, and how lucky I am to have you in my life. When I thought of your own journey, I cried, for you lost your own dad when you were merely a new born baby and have gone through a difficult path to become who you are today, the successful and well-respected man. How do you come to be a great dad that you are, I do not know. I guess I’m just trying to tell you how incredibly appreciative I am to have a father like you.

People say they see you in me as I grow older, I can’t even start to tell them how proud I am. Thank you, dad. I would not have fought through the difficult and thorny path had it not be your constant unconditional love and support. I know I can always count on you. I could not have asked for a better dad.

I struggled to translate my feelings through the limited words in my mind. I love you dad, from the bottom of my heart. You are my hero and strength beneath my wings. You are forever in my heart and deepest thoughts.

daddy's little girl

Happy Father’s Day!

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Happy Birthday JY!

Author: cc  |  Category: friends, special occasion

Today is your birthday my friend. I wish you all the very best and hope you have a great great day! :) Here’s for you.

Happy Birthday my dear friend! Hope you have a good one! :)

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