チェイサーの夢

Hamster, adorable house pets that most people would love to own. Who could resist those sparkly glassy eyes without giving it a pat on its head? Here is a story to this poor little fellow whom I found.

I recalled it was a Friday night and I was sitting in the park nearby my estate chatting with my good buddy, Zephery. We were engrossed in our conversation until this black cat broke my attention. I noticed that there is a greyish, white object in the cat mouth. My initial though was it must be a mouse or some toys that the cat got hold off. I chose to ignore it and continued my conversation. Then, I noticed the greyish, white object begin to run and the cat just used its paws to pin in on the ground. This just further assured me that it really must be a mouse. After awhile, the cat ran off leaving the "mouse" behind. Well, there was this two Indian kids who were skating in the park. One of them decided to chase after the cat and so the cat just ran.

After awhile, I noticed the greyish white "mouse" started running again. But something is just not right. If it was a mouse, it would and should have a tail. This "thing" here just don't have one. I began to have doubt. I told Zephery: Hey, do you think it might be a Hamster. We debated over this for awhile. Both of us just cannot believed or imagined what on earth a Hamster is doing in a park with a cat!? I decided to walk forward to check it out and Wahooo... it was indeed a hamster. Feeling sorry for it, I decided to bring it back home and post a note in facebook for adoption. Sadly, this poor little fellow only managed to live for another 2 more days before it passed away in its sleep. I guessed either it was suffering from internal injuries or the shock was just too great for it. But at least, it died peacefully in its sleep. Such a sad tale and ending for this poor fellow.

A few days ago, while surfing around on the net, I came across this article: Britain got talent: Susan Boyle. I am not really a big fans of Britain got talent. But something just came into my mind and ask me to click the link and I did it. Out came this familiar window which load a video.

The video shows a mid-age lady walking up to the stage. She has those typical average aunt look, you can find at the supermarket. When the judges ask her why is she here. She answered with confident that she wanted to fulfill a dream, a dream to become a professional singer. It was at this very point, some of the audiences laugh at her, some even gave those looks that usual tell you :Oh comon look at you, you just have to be kidding here. Nevertheless, she ask for her song and started to sing. The minute she started singing, the whole place was quiet for a few seconds before everyone started standing up and shouting and cheering for her. She has such an amazing voice that even the judges were pretty shocked and you could just read their lip and know they are say: WOW !!

I would comment that this video is a very inspirational video. It clearly showed this lady who refuse to back down her dream, even though it was clearly that she is quite old, refuse to back down to the audiences who laugh and mock her. She just do what she can do best which is for this case to sing. Now check out this video for people who fail to find it online.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il5TBgD9kHI

Ever wonder whether our life is govern by determinism or pure randomize? Whether the result of our action is pre-determine by fate/numbers or just a accident of evolution cycle? Well, that is the movie: Knowing about.



For people who have yet to watch this movie, please do not continue down this section any further as it will just spoil all your expectation after watching the trailer.
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Out of 5 star rating, I would rate this movie 3. The overall plot for this movie is above average expect for the ending where I kinda of feel that it is a rather disappointing ending. Why on earth would alien come to pick up 2 children to go to a nice beautiful planet with a huge golden tree. Seriously, this ending straight away reminds me of the the beginning of adam and eve story in the bible where Adam and Eve live in a garden of paradise where a tree of knowledge there in the middle of everything. Furthermore, if anyone is look for a happy ending movie. Don't watch this movie, either, because everyone single living creatures on earth just died from the horrible horrible supernova. This again brought my attention to the bible again where it noted in it that we, humans, will not be wiped from a flood disaster, but rather from fire. I would have to comment the producer that the movie concept of the human race being wipe from fire (the supernova from the sun) was really good. But the best scenes in the movie, I would give it the part where the train crash in the subway and the part whereby the plane came crashing down beside the highway. I would say it gave me quite a good shocked. I mean: wow, who would have though that the main character would be staying there, witnessing the whole event and even alive from all these predicted futures. In summery, I would say I like the movie. But it would be better, if they could change the ending. I am not really looking at a nice perfect good ending. But rather, if they wish to end the movie with the children going to paradise, I would rather the movie end with cage dying together with his family embracing together.

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After posting an entry to signify the importance of saving our Mother Earth, I happen to surf around and found that Singapore actually tried to do their part in promoting awareness during Earth Hour. I am both surprise and trill by the fact that Singaporeans have slowly emerged in playing a part to show the world that we do care for our planet Earth.

However, there are some pictures that do disappoint me. For example the events that is going on Esplanade. It is suppose to be Earth Hours, we are trying to cut down on the amount of electricity used. But, there is an concert going on in Esplanade!? I can't believe my eyes when I saw those pictures. Furthermore, I came across this video whereby Singapore try to light an array of candles to show that Singapore care for th earth. The thought is sweet, BUT look at the amount of trash they made. If one observe carefullly, you can see that the wax are dripping all over the floor in the middle fo the road. The next thing you know, after the event, the cleaners are going to have a hard time clean up the place especially it is in a middle of the cycling track. Earth hour is to conserve engery and reduce all types of trash to help save our mother Earth. All this actions seems to me like people are more enjoying because of the events rather than saving Earth.

Unbelieveable !!

28/3/2009:

Today is the day where millions and millions of people to play their part in saving our mother Earth. I am so glad to hear from the news report that 88 countries had combine effort in each individual ways to raise awareness in saving our mother Earth. Famous buildings such as the Taipei 101 Tower, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Oriental Pearl Tower from Shanghai, etc... all join in by switching off their lights for one hour.

For more news on Earth Hour, check out this website: http://www.earthhour.org/news/

Just in case, for anyone who love to check out the video for earth hour 2009, here is it:

"Save the cheerleader, Save the world" as quoted from Heroes Season 1. However, in reality, there is no special super hero cheerleader to be save. The only super hero is ourself and I urger everyone to do your part for Earth Hour 2009.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

Earth Hour is Saturday the 28th March from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Time zone is where ever you may be in the world. Do your Part, Save the WORLD people.

Cheers.

I meant to write about this during New Year, but for some reason, I never seem to be able to find the chance to put it in words.

During the year of 2008, I made a life changing decision which was to stay in Aussie and get my PR. It was a tough one to make especially when my parents strongly objected to this decision. However, I proceeded on with it. At that point in time, I knew that the lifestyle in Perth was what I wanted. And so, I applied my PR. However, the immigration rules on PR has also changed at that point in time. Before, I could get my PR. I needed to apply a Graduate Skill Visa and worked with an Australian Company for a year before I could qualify myself for this PR status. It was both a good new and bad new for me. Under the old management system, I would not be able to qualify to apply for PR. Under this change in rule, I am able to find a means to get my PR in Aussie. However, I do find that it is abit risky as there is no promise that anyone can get their PR under this new system. With this worry, I went on.

Life wasn't always a bed of rose during this period of time. I met with challenges after challenges. Some of these challenges was so hard to overcome that I almost felt like giving up. At certain point in time, I would agree that I was down with mild depression. But who would have not when face with these: Family pressure, money depleting fast, no source of income, Accommodation issue, Rejections after rejection by lots of Aussie companies and etc. Even then, I push on.

It was until July where I made a decision to stop my PR application and head back to Singapore. It was a piece of news that demoralise me: The Rudd government have officially announce that due to the economy crisis they decided to cut down on the level of immigrants coming in to Aussie. I felt sad because I knew that at that point in time, I wasn't even approve of my graduate skill visa. This piece of news that public announced to the whole of Aussie tell us that: Aussie cannot take in more immigrants. Furthermore, I wasn't even secured with a stable career. Even though, I made that big decision to stop my PR. I still couldn't bear to leave Aussie. It was painful, yet full of joyful memories there.

Here is a tribute to what that made my Aussie experience such a unforgettable one.

The Road trip





Who can forget that. The experience where friends sat in the same car and driver getting lost at road. Redirecting traffic because Car "Shiro" broke down at the round about. The beautiful resort which made us WaHHh so much and Cable TV at the Living Room. The Swimming pool that looks as if was connected with the sea. The Wonderful food from BBQ. Lastly, tulips and more tulips from Araluen Botanic Garden. Not to forget the Aussie guy who cannot do basic math and even gave us back the wrong change for the entry tickets. "Lui Zai"

Mooncake Festival


Even though we are oversea in Ang Mo country, that doesn't mean we forget about this joyful event. Enjoy mooncakes (Very expensive mooncakes but still a must) and each individual a cup of Japanese green tea at the peak of Kings Park.

Birthday Celebration





Ah yes,Birthday. Driving up to a new beach, just to look for a BBQ pit. End up, just to find that whole place under renovation. Cut the cake in front of a toilet somemore but all Smiley faces there. Ciao Italia pizza. BBQ at Millpoint road.

Oyster Bar



Millpoint Road Oyster bar. Fresh oyster that made us couldn't stop from ordering mor and more. It was a good thing that Tuesday night and oysters were on offers.

Perth Royal Show



Every wonder why the ang mo always show they love Fun fair. Now we finally understand y. It really FUN FAIR. Lots of huge prizes to be won, fun rides and fire works to enjoy. Look at what we won that night.

Swan Valley



Glass after glass of wine to taste. Enjoy the peaceful environment together with a nice good lunch.

KTV Session



"One night in Beijing", "F.I.R", "Jay Chow", etc. This is one moment we sing until 2 am in the morning and the whole KTV Utopia at Northbridge was fill with our voices. Who can forget the moment where we go toilet and found out we are the only people left and we sing/scream somemore so loud. At the counter, it was so pai sei to pay the bills.

YunYen Birthday



It was once in lifetime event that we decided to head down to try a $50++ buffet. Expensive, but enjoying. Love the place and the seafood.

Abalone Trip





My very first abalone fishing trip. It was a daring attempt. We didn't even know where to find those abalone fishing ground. Got up 4.30 am in the morning and head down. Though we were at the correct spot, even went all the way out swimming to look for it. All we find is seaweeds. Just when we decided to give up and go around the area for a tour. We saw this sign stated Abalone fish here. Dumbfound and was like aiya. So we are at the wrong spot. Also, who can forget the strong wave that knock us roll while trying to get the abalone which is struck to a rock. Somemore, I even lost my slipper there. Caught lots of Abalone until a point we have to BBQ to eat them whole. Hmm..yummy.

Crabbing



who can forget this part. We risk out foot to be pinch by the crab just to get there. After all the hard work, the crabs reward us by becoming chilli Crabs. So nice.

World Famous Pizza



Live up to its name. The dessert pizza it was so heavenly sweet and nice.

Fremantle Festival




Love to party at the street? This is one event that no one should miss. Enjoy a float carnival full of people protesting for world peace, environment protection and clubs promotion.

Tuesday night event: Half Price Waffler



Tuesday night is here and no where to go. Why not meet up everyone to enjoy a waffler ice-cream and at half price.

Farewell Pinewood, Unit 18



Live there for two over years, just before I return back the keys, an overwhelming sadness overcame me. So much memories in this house. Although, it is a lousy place but it was still a very nice neighborhood where I get through my University life. All the jogging, chatting with neighbours, neighbour roof caught fire, walking to the school, cooking with Yunyen, tony and Zhe Xun, dinner parties with everyone, plucking the weeds off the garden, watching Simpson on the super small TV, playing Lan games together until morning and so much more.

Car Expo



Be it a car fan or model fan, just love the exhibition.

Daniel's Graduation



After a year long of painful struggle, He has achieve it. Good job bro.

X'mas Celebration with Javier



Shimizu Grand


Sushi & more Sushi. Enter at 6pm and didn't leave the place until it close. Thank you, Daniel for recommend such a wonderful place.

Beaches, picnics, trips, food, pizza, sushi, KFC, Movies, X'mas, etc










It was all these events that brought me friends, allow me to grow to become a better person and made life changing decisions. Didn't regret abit on it. But for now it is fin with Aussie.