i can kind of put it in words...

I think i can kind of put it into words.

i was talking to my mummy last night. I think it is the pressure that i felt when you put me at the first and foremost. if you did not, i felt so. because i know for now, i cannot do that. i only know that now it is better for everyone to look into their future and do what they want to do. truly want to do. life is too short to be... for lack of a better word, restricted. yes. everyone always believed that they have some one or something to answer to, be it the system, parents etc. but that is not good enough. nobody can tell you who to be or what to do. yes. some may say, parents give birth to you, you have a responsibility. the system empowered you, enriched you, educated you, you have a responsibility. so when do you do something for yourself? I am not being a cynic or skeptic. to an extent, do what you must and do what you want. i am sure the people who gave birth wants their get to be what they can be or at the very least, happy. my mummy once told me this, "i can give birth to your body, but i cannot tell you what to do or what to think. you have to make your own decisions."

there was this conversation recently about a 40 years old friend who was sharing how he would not want to get into a relationship with a girl in her 20s. All the wants and needs are just too much.

there was this other conversation about how 2 different relationships were similar yet not the same.
1) An Asian girl in her early 20s dating a Caucasian male, also in his early 20s. Both of them are at a stage of their life, that they need to think about how they want their future to be like. Asian girl with her family and career. Caucasian male with a bright sporting career. Not mentioning that there is an ocean separating them, they know what they must do. yet it does not make it any less painful. Would had been better for them to meet 10 years later?

2) An Asian girl in her early 20s, falling in love with a Caucasian male in his 40s. The Asian girl studies at where the guy works. where ever he works at, which ever country he decided to stay, she follows. Of course it is difficult for the girl. but looking at it, the relationship has a better chance of flourishing, no? of course putting aside the gender. be it the former is a guy and the latter is a lady, would it be any different? So it is the better time to meet, if you want a happy ending?

a couple of years will go by, do you really want to sit and watch your life go by?

at these times and age, everyone have something that they want to do or accomplish. climb a mountain. build an empire. have a billion dollars. save a forest. have an everlasting love.

times flies. everyday people die. children get birth into this world. do you really want to stand still?

would it be better if we meet later on in life?

Europe - Rome

13 morning - 15 morning Sept'10

Rome - Venice

Arrived so very early in Rome. And our hunt for our hotel is on! At least this time, it is really near, just one stop away from Roma Termini, at Cadovour and we found it in no time. Hostel Ivanhoe! And oh my! It is a great hostel! Can wait to tell u all about it! In a bit…! :)

Right after dumping our bags in the kitchen, we went straight out. First stop, Piazze Di San Paolo. As usual furtherest location first. And also just follow the crowd. You will get there. Sigh. Hmm.. Ever wonder why is there always an obelisk at places?

Spanish steps and the huge Trevi Fountain. Nice. Really impressive. Threw a coin and made a wish. Hope everything ends well.


Went to search for the legendary ice cream, San Crispino. It is suppose to be in the obscure alleyway and Chapman forgotten exactly which and where was it. Oh well, we found it, after a while and it was worth it! :) It was very nice. But kind of expansive thought. 3 scoops is for 5.50euro. The honey flavor is a must-try! The fruit flavors are all very nice. And of course, Chapman had 2 cups, big ones obviously. Haha! Dinner saw the hunt for food again! And as usual, always an extra eye for asian food. After scouring the streets near our hostel, a couple of expansive menu, we noticed a red japanese lantern jutting out from a small shop. As we approached, there was a young chinese-looking lass sitting outside the shop. She spoked to us in not-very-good english. haha! We decided to try our luck at speaking mandarin. It worked! :) This is actually a shop owned by a chinese family.

Last stop of the day, Colosseum! Same day as everyday… Mad rush! haha! nah… it was ok. decided to go out for some food. Chapman decided to have a well-deserved rest in the hostel and watch some movies. The Colosseum was very... ancient. I feel with every step I took, the Colosseum will crumble a little. I hope future generations will be able to still see how majestic the Colosseum is.



Do note that the Arc of Constantine is just round the corner. :)



* A tip: Just need to buy tickets for Colosseum and you are also able to visit the Palatine Hills and Roman Forum. And of course vice versa. Now you know where is the lesser queue? :)



a little something to note on your travels in Europe. space invaders is all over! everywhere! just keep looking around. not always looking down at your maps. :p

The hostel! Ivanhoe! Walking distance from Cadovour Station. It was so fun! Everyone who stayed there are a fun-loving bunch. Everyday there will be something planned. Pasta party. Welcome drinks. etc. Nearing the wee-hour timing, everyone who wants to continue to have fun, will head out and party! :) So do stay there when you are in Roma!

Really hate to leave the city. I am in love with Rome. :)

Alas I have to get on with my travels. Onward to Venice! Yay! :)


little visiters to Roma.


a little crazy me. :p

Something to share.

We dance around in a ring and suppose, the secret sits in the middle and knows - Robert Frost

Quotes II

Time for some quotes. Things that I picked up along the way. I would like to thank everyone who had posted comments on my previous post. Hope the quotes had done good. :)

1) Do it once. Do it good.

2) Man can be destroyed, but not defeated. - Ernest Hemingway

3) One's perception is his reality.

4) Seek to understand first, then to be understood. - Stephen Covey

5) I am my word.
A man is worth only as much as his word.

6) Life is short.
Live it.
Enjoy it.
Flaunt it.

7) Do it right the first time.

8) Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast
It is not proud, it is not self-seeking
It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things
Love never fails - Corinthians 13:4-8,13


Good nights Singapore. I love you. :)

Quotes

I think I am gonna note down some things/phase/sentences/quotes that I like or see along the way. Gonna build it up.

1) As you get older in age, there are more things that you leave behind.

2) Humans lead such pitifully short lives, but they were always ready to throw away these lives for a cause or belief, or doing something as foolish and noble as rushing into a burning tower to save the life if a total stranger.


3) "Hakuna Matata"

4) "Est Sularas Oth Mithas"

5) "With Great Powers, Comes Greater Responsibilties"

6) "Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take , but by the number of times that take your breath away."

7) "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." - Marianne Williamson

Hope for more.