A few days ago, i chanced upon an interview on tv at CNA. It was an interview with some guy who has done research on "Happiness" and is going to give a talk about it. It was only a brief ten minute talk, but what ive gotten back was words of wisdom that will probably last a lifetime.
So, what is really is happiness? The problem with so many people is that they place the wrong perspective and measure on their happiness. How many times have u heard someone say "ill be happy if i can have...." many times followed by superficials like money, or power, or a car etc...
Actually, happiness is always within our reach, just that we are blinded by so many thing around us in life that we failed to notice what really matters. Sit down, think, recall, feel....what really, truly makes u happy? When you've got one thing, keep questioning and imagining that if u really have it, will it truly make u happy deep down?
After much thought, i realised...ive always been bogged down by grades, responsibilities, schoolwork, pressures from almost everywhere...and somehow lost sight of what matters the most, my own true happiness. Ive been busy adjusting to everyone's needs, answering to everyone else's problems that i have neglected myself.
What truly makes me happy inside...is spending quality time with someone i love,my brothers, my friends and my family. Those are the times i feel free...and just be myself. I love to have some quiet time by myself, taking walks...admiring the beauty of nature...and pursuing wisdom and knowledge. Chemistry's still my passion and i always derive fun learning it, you hardly hear me complaining about chemistry :)
With all those in mind, i shall not let other things in life get to me and bogged me down. Life is out there waiting for me to live upon. I will step out, live life, and be happy.
Happiness is a choice. Half empty or half-full, its really up to u to decide, aint it?
May whoever's reading it have some food for thought and find what truly makes u happy.
And to Dingli of the future, may you have found your happiness and stay true to it.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
HI ALL :)
Hello, its beeen a looooong time since ive lastg sat down to blog. Sometimes i feel like writing something down, but after typing halfway i juz lost the mood (cuz suddenly some work or something needs my attention) and cant blog anymore. So lets just hope this post gets posted up eventually, or i have simply just wasted my time.
So, how have i been doing?
Pretty great i must say. If i were to look back 5 years from now, i would say this period is one of the times ive stepped out and really stretched my potential (although i would start to think this is also the period my grades start to falter).
Still, ive always promised myself to live life with no regrets, and so here i am. Yes my grades are definitely far from what ive envisioned it to be. But for the things ive wanted to do, the things ive wanted to try, im starting to step out. Ive taken leadership and responsibilities ive never thought i was able to handle. There are still sooo many things i want to do....so i shall never give up on my dreams and hopes. And as long as i live, i will strive harder to improve myself and that fire within me shall never be doused. ...Its only when you've lived through darkness will cherish every ray of light.....
So now...i must realy work towards my aims and goals...so here now...to whoever's still seeing this...my updates for my life. :)
Friends
It has always been great to have a buncha friends there to support u. :) im really happy that the brotherhood still stands strong after so many years. Despite our extremely busy schedule, all of us always finds that special time to spend together. It can be just a simple meal, over a coffee table, or some buffet dinner. Whatever it is, times spent with every single brother has always been heartwarming and memorable. I am who i am now because of them. But not to forget, ive made some great friends in NUS!!! they are the most fun bunch to be with and definitely the friendship with them will go on for many many years....so cheers!!! here's to all my friends and brothers!
Inner Self
Its been EXTREMELY hectic. I hardly have time to breathe. After one deadline is another and i am chasing the schedule almost everytime!!! Definitely not easy to be in SPS and ScienceClub at the same time! but well im always up for a challenge!!! wahahah. To lead the best rag team, and to strive in academics is definitely what ive been striving to do. Its tough, sometimes stretching myself very thin and feeling like im reaching nowhere for both sides...but im still optimistic that i can do it!!! Tired as it may be, my life is surely fulfilling and filled with many challenges. BRING IT ON!!
RAG
Challenges lie ahead...definitely not something to fool around with. I will be focusing all my energies on this and bringing my team to greater heights. I am very proud of my team and the talents ive been working with...we will surely have a great fun time together and bring Science Rag to ever greater heights! YARRRR!!!
Acadamics
Man...its not been easy handling so many things, but im still enjoying Chemistry. Never had a tinge of regret for choosing Chem. My passion for it still burns...just sometimes i feel ive done injustice to it by not having more time to read up and study for it. For my future, for my passion and dreams, ive gotta do this and do this good.
My partner
Last but not least...the most important woman in my life. haha...yes we r still not officially together, but i am simply enjoying the special moments spent with her. I am truly thankful to have her by my side and we shall spend more time to know each other better. Thank you, for your support and understanding. I will strive even harder, for a better future for both of us :D.
So, how have i been doing?
Pretty great i must say. If i were to look back 5 years from now, i would say this period is one of the times ive stepped out and really stretched my potential (although i would start to think this is also the period my grades start to falter).
Still, ive always promised myself to live life with no regrets, and so here i am. Yes my grades are definitely far from what ive envisioned it to be. But for the things ive wanted to do, the things ive wanted to try, im starting to step out. Ive taken leadership and responsibilities ive never thought i was able to handle. There are still sooo many things i want to do....so i shall never give up on my dreams and hopes. And as long as i live, i will strive harder to improve myself and that fire within me shall never be doused. ...Its only when you've lived through darkness will cherish every ray of light.....
So now...i must realy work towards my aims and goals...so here now...to whoever's still seeing this...my updates for my life. :)
Friends
It has always been great to have a buncha friends there to support u. :) im really happy that the brotherhood still stands strong after so many years. Despite our extremely busy schedule, all of us always finds that special time to spend together. It can be just a simple meal, over a coffee table, or some buffet dinner. Whatever it is, times spent with every single brother has always been heartwarming and memorable. I am who i am now because of them. But not to forget, ive made some great friends in NUS!!! they are the most fun bunch to be with and definitely the friendship with them will go on for many many years....so cheers!!! here's to all my friends and brothers!
Inner Self
Its been EXTREMELY hectic. I hardly have time to breathe. After one deadline is another and i am chasing the schedule almost everytime!!! Definitely not easy to be in SPS and ScienceClub at the same time! but well im always up for a challenge!!! wahahah. To lead the best rag team, and to strive in academics is definitely what ive been striving to do. Its tough, sometimes stretching myself very thin and feeling like im reaching nowhere for both sides...but im still optimistic that i can do it!!! Tired as it may be, my life is surely fulfilling and filled with many challenges. BRING IT ON!!
RAG
Challenges lie ahead...definitely not something to fool around with. I will be focusing all my energies on this and bringing my team to greater heights. I am very proud of my team and the talents ive been working with...we will surely have a great fun time together and bring Science Rag to ever greater heights! YARRRR!!!
Acadamics
Man...its not been easy handling so many things, but im still enjoying Chemistry. Never had a tinge of regret for choosing Chem. My passion for it still burns...just sometimes i feel ive done injustice to it by not having more time to read up and study for it. For my future, for my passion and dreams, ive gotta do this and do this good.
My partner
Last but not least...the most important woman in my life. haha...yes we r still not officially together, but i am simply enjoying the special moments spent with her. I am truly thankful to have her by my side and we shall spend more time to know each other better. Thank you, for your support and understanding. I will strive even harder, for a better future for both of us :D.