Thursday, December 2, 2010

molecular orbital lalala

I was too bored studying. And this professor discouraged me even more. He kept adding new slides and refused to upload it because he believed that we must have known it from the very first place! wth...

During lecture we spent time to copy down the additional notes and no time left to hear the explanation. I don't understand! HELP hahaha.

Empty corners

There may be time when we sense that some part of our lives is empty. We may be far from home. Or we may be feeling drained of joy and peace because of overwork. In situation like this, turn your eyes to God, who can always fill our emptiness as we gaze on Him and pour out our hearts.

So, just do it!

Monday, November 15, 2010

GORGEOUS Bedroom


My dream-bedroom, super incredible!

People on Earth

I'm thinking about us and how my life would be in the next 6 years.

If it's fate that keeps us together, I would never deny it.

I wonder yes, I wonder, I was just worrying too much. Those lovely people are here and it will just take seconds to have them with me cos they are just here, deep inside my heart. Recall back to the past few years, I am just a lil' kid who were jumping over here and there, treasuring each moment that passed by. If that's the standard of life that I wanna have, it must be true that I have to set a higher hurdle rate over it.

Butterfly, fly away and the time just goes by. Disasters that attacked some corners of the world recently must be a reminder that human-being are gettiing too destructive over time. That what has been created should be kept and appreciated. That conflicts and wars should stop so as to keep the world in peace. That those people on the top should remain tolerant. and That people need love.

My prayer for now is that may GOD heals people (me, inclusively) so as to let them realize that the world is the incridiblest place to stay if people and inhabitants start spreading the words of love.

So, just tell me you will!

Friday, October 15, 2010

A whole new life

It's stressful.
It's tiring.
It's overwhelming.
It's true yup it's true.

The ship in the harbor is safe, but it's not what ships are built for.

I believe that some months later, my post is gonna be:

It's enriching.
It's fun.
It's irreplacable.
It's nothing more than a RIGHT DECISION.

God, just lead me! Cos I couldn't alone...


Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Stress Reliever






























For Kristin


by: Jenna Mayer


Before I left for college, my best friend gave me this poem that she had written for me.

For Kristin
I know it's hard to leave and you don't want to say goodbye,
But you're the strongest person I know and your heart will never die.
Your bravery and strength has always boggled my mind,
And no matter where you go in the following years our friendship will
continue to bind.



You always found a way to bring out my best,
and simply for that I consider myself blessed.
Not only blessed for having you as a friend --
but blessed for knowing you'll be in it 'till the end.

Wherever you go and whatever you do,
I'll always be here to see you through.
I'll stand by your side when your heart is weak,
and I will help you to find all that you seek.

You can call on me whenever you fall,
I'll raise your spirits and help you stand tall.
When you feel scared and alone with nowhere to turn,
you can always count on me- you're my #1 concern.

We have so many memories that I know you'll never forget,
and when you think of them smile, don't ever fret.
Because no matter how near and no matter how far --
My heart is always wherever you are.

So don't forget me and don't ever let go,
And throughout the years our friendship will continue and grow.
And I'm sure things will be different and you'll have to rearrange,
But promise me one thing ... you'll never change.

And if time passes and I don't see you for awhile,
Remember to always thing of me and smile.
Think back on all the good times we've had before,
But don't get upset, there'll be plenty more.

So take a deep breath and begin your new day,
And know that I'm always only a heartbeat away.

colorful friendship


By: unknown


Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.
All claimed that they were the best.
The most important.
The most useful.
The favorite.


Green said:
"Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."


Blue interrupted:
"You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."


Yellow chuckled:
"You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun."



Orange started next to blow her trumpet:
"I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and papayas. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you."



Red could stand it no longer he shouted out:
"I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life's blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy."



Purple rose up to his full height:
He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey."



Finally Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: "Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."


And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort.


In the midst of the clamor, rain began to speak:
"You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."



Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.
The rain continued:
"From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow." And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, and a Rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another.






vintage wedding dress



isn't this stunning?

words of encouragement :)



So keep your faith and never put yourself down, cos that's how the wheels roll.

When it comes to marriage.


When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell.you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.
Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly.
She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why?
I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man! That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to Jane. I didn't love her anymore. I just pitied her!
With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company.
She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Jane so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.
The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Jane.
When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.
In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce.
She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a month's time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.
This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day.
She requested that every day for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.
I told Jane about my wife's divorce conditions. . She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.
My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mommy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.
On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.
On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me.
On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Jane about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger.
She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily.
Suddenly it hit me... she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.
Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mom out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day.
But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy.
I drove to office.... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind...I walked upstairs. Jane opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Jane, I do not want the divorce anymore.
She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Jane, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other anymore. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart.
Jane seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.
At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.
That evening I arrived home, flowers in my hands, a smile on my face, I run up stairs, only to find my wife in the bed - dead.
My wife had been fighting CANCER for months and I was so busy with Jane to even notice. She knew that she would die soon and she wanted to save me from the whatever negative reaction from our son, in case we push thru with the divorce.-- At least, in the eyes of our son--- I'm a loving husband....
The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank.
These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!
If you don't share this, nothing will happen to you.
If you do, you just might save a marriage.
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
A CHRIST-CENTERED MARRIAGE IS A MARRIAGE THAT IS SURE TO LAST A LIFETIME.
So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. Matthew 19:6.

By Stephanie Halmilton

Monday, August 16, 2010

Forgive me lol

My bad to keep posting consecutively. Pls forgive me.

BUT,

PIMPLES, NEVER POPPING OUT ANYMORE. I BEG YOU!

Warmest regards,
Marchelina

MUST DO!

1. Jog regularly
2. Eat properly
3. Save money
4. Sleep early
5. Packing
AND LASTLY,
6. GETTING HALL!

(just wonder my people tend to keep doing the wrong thing, even they know the right thing. "Do you get hall?". It's weird. Anyway, I was just like them hahaha.)

Hey everybody on heaven and earth, pls pray for me. I really need a room. By early Sept, everything must be settled, no matter what! *sobbing* . Pray more Dream less. I guess that's what I should do from now on.

HE is striving

It's the people that matter. I just want to live a life of peace and solemnity. Realizing that there're a lot of things to be thankful of, I was just impressed by You, My Heavenly Father. And each day, I promise myself to please You in any ways by any means and at my best.

So, people! Those who encounter hardships in life and haven't found your way out yet, just read this!

And Jesus said,
Come to the water, stand by My side.
I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied.
I felt every teardrop, when in the darkness you cried,
and I strove to remind you,
that for those tears I died.


Saturday, July 10, 2010

IT'S 2nd JULY 2010

I'll leave these photos for you guys to go through. Hope you like it!


NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

 






























Japan's surrender over Singapore










SINGAPORE FLYER























SERENdipITY

8th July was just the same as before, except the food i got for lunch. I and someone' decided to go to vivovity to take a look around and find a budgetable restaurant for our lunch. Fortunately, our restaurant hunting stopped not long after we stumbled across this Spanish Bar & Restaurant, named SERENITY (meaning: state or quality of being serene and calm and tranquil). There was a big banner of promotion in front, written: "CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA $11.90."

What amazed us at first is that this creating your own pasta package includes:
-a glass of drink
-choice of entry or appetizer (fresh green salad/soup of the day)
-choice of main delight (chicken ham/chorizo sausage/tuna chunks/beef bolognese/mix vegetables and     mushrooms)
-choice of pasta delight (colour fusili/spaghetti)
-choice of sauce delight (cream sauce/tomato sauce/garlic and olive oil)
-choice of ice cream(chocolate/vanilla/strawberry).

Apparently, it's just a strategy to write 5 rows of food choices so it seems they offer abundant of foods. So actually, there are only entry, pasta, and ice cream. We decided to try this out, because i never eat spanish pasta anyway, and since Spain is going to world cup final, they should have been more sincere to serve palatable dishes to their customers, shouldn't they? I guess it's totally not related ok.







an ultra cozy sofa.




























nice view right beside our table.

















































Nothing could beat the taste of this smoky and creamy veggie mushroom pasta, i bet. The cream sauce tastes sweet and salty at the same time, and that was just nice.


























Chorizo sausage aglio olio version. it's smoky too and i thought the olive oil was shimmered with salt in it, cause it tastes a bit salty but still i love it. 


My friend complained because he got a smaller portion than mine, but hey, sorry it's fate!

WE ENDED UP BEING FULL.


























This is it, our dessert, ice cream with garnished powdered peanut and bit of sugar.

Yea, that's all for that day, and if i had to rate this restaurant, it would be 3.5 out of 5:):):)

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Staying healthy is number one

I guess, I need a healthier lifestyle to push myself more. Don't blame me if I probably do more postings on body health topics more regularly.

Fact about caffeine

Detox plans typically ban coffee and tea, but these beverages can actually help you drop kilos. When you drink caffeine about 30 minutes before a workout, it helps you push harder and longer. Caffeine also stimulates your digestive tract, so it eases bloating.

WIN THE LOSING BATTLE!

IT'S PATHETIC HUH?
Just realized i have abandoned my blog for like years. no it's exaggerating. haha. TO PAY OFF, i'll be telling you some tips to lose kilos. they're easy and simply fun. No fasting. No cleansing. Just 14 simple strategies that will help you detox diet without feeling deprived. i bet you guys would never want to miss it. Let's get started and be ready!

1. DRIZZLE ON SOME OLIVE OIL
These olives and olive oil make a quick, cool, low-calorie meal.

2. DON'T RUSH YOUR MEAL
New research confirms that eating slowly can help you eat less but feel just as satisfied. And that surely keeps you slim. A study involving 3000 mean and women published in The British Medical Journal showed that speedy eaters are three times more likely to be overweight than those who are slower-paced. Additional research at the university of Rhode Island found that leisurely eaters took in 4 times fewer calories, while the people gobbled down their food reported feeling unsatisfied after eating more in less time. Giver yourself at least 20 minutes to eat. Put your fork down or take a sip of water to help you slow down and let you focus on the flavours in your food.

3. FLATTEN YOUR BELLY WITH FIBRE
Up your intake of soluble fibre found in apples, citrus fruits, beans, and edamame. This sticky fibre soaks up water to form a gel-like substance that stimulates the muscles of your digestive system so they contract and push waste through faster. Try out yogurt like Marigold Low Fat Prune Yoghurt to boost your metabolism and excretion.

4. ADD HEALTHY BACTERIA
Cultured milk drinks and yogurt contain probiotics such as acidophilus, which may be a hidden factor in weight control. Everyone has bacteria in their digestive system but in obese people, the blend of those bugs may cause them to extract more calories from the food they eat, and therefore contribute to their weight problems. Opt for trimmer choices like Nestle Bloss Low Fat Yogurt Drink.

5. EAT FIRST THING IN A.M.
Having breakfast is actually number 1 tip to dropping kilos. REGRETFULLY, i always skip it due to being thrifty. sigh. I will never miss my breakfast anymore. Anyway. The best meal option is a combination of slow-burn foods (foods that are low in glycemic-index), which raise your blood sugar gradually. A bowl of oatmeal with berries, a yogurt smoothie, and slice of wholemeat toast, or scrambled egg whites and veggies rolled in a corn tortilla are all good bets. Proven that by taking this kind of meal, you take fewer calories but feel fuller longer.

6. CRANK UP THE FAT BURN
Capsaicin, the natural substance in peppers that gives them their heat, help you use more calories, even at rest. Studies found that eating the amount of capsaicin in one small chilli pepper at meals may boost metabolism by 23 per cent in th short term.

7. INDULGE IN POTATO SALAD.
Potato helps you in fat burning while taking your meals.

8. GO SOLO AT SOME MEALS
7 out of 10 office workers regularly eat lunch at their desks, according to an American Dietetic Association survey-and that's not a bad thing. In general, if you eat with someone else, you'll take in 35 per cent more food than you would if you ate alone. Conversation distracts you and you tend to sit at the table longer. Overcome the effect by ordering small dishes to limit the amount of food you have in front of you.

9. EAT MORE SPINACH
One cup of this leafy green packs just 41 calories-five times less than a cup of cooked brown rice or wholewheat pasta. This superfood may be less in calories and carbs, but it's rich in more than a dozen stress-fighting antioxidants.

10. "C" YOURSELF SLIMMER
Fruits and veggies like strawberries, red peppers, and leafy greens are rich in vitamin C., which can help you get more out of every sweat session. A study found that exercisers who skimp in the vitamin burn 25 per cent less fat during workouts. Vitamin C helps produce carnitine, an amino acid that help you use fat for energy. If there is too little carnitine in your tissues, your body will use carbs or protein for fuel. You not only reduce the amount of fat you burn, but are also more likely to feel fatigued when exercising. Consume at least 100mg of vit C daily, the amount in 10 large strawberries, one small red pepper or 1 cup of cooked broccoli.

11. DE-JUNK YOUR SWEETS
Ditch the processed candy, because they contained additives including refined sugar and partially hydrogenated oil (read:trans fat). A new Danish study found that dark chocolate is more dilling than the milk variety.

12. TURN TO "SHROOMS"
According to research, replacing ground beef with chopped mushrooms in a single meal saved more than 400 calories and 30g of fat.

13. HAVE FRUIT FOR DESSERT
The enzymes bromelain (in fresh pineapple) and papain (in papaya) ease digestion by breaking down proteins in meat, tofu, dairy, and beans, so food moves through your system faster, which can decrease bloating. So, end your meals with one of these fresh, sweet treats. I hate papaya, though.

14. SLICE UP AN AVOCADO
This fruit is rich in potassium, a mineral that helps you lose the paunch by flushing out excess sodium and reducing water retention. They keep you fuller longer.

That's it. Just try it out! I wish those are helpful to keep your kilos off.:)

Saturday, June 26, 2010

NO idea

i was once overwhelmed after realizing that I've got a lot of things to think about. After trying cudgelling my brain for two minutes and more, i still have no idea about why they are juggling around my head. what should i do. GO AWAY UNEASINESS!!! don't interrupt my holiday, puh-lease. i thought i definitely need Eddyman to help me clear these stuffs up. i really need plenty of miracles so as to be able to lead a life of utmost happiness and satisfaction. I do believe in miracles, cause it's one of many reasons why i was accepted at NTU *lol*. The weather is sullen out there and i guess that's why i feel blue at the moment.

LIFE=PROBLEM

I didn't fancy it. Life is basically an ultra promptness. We've gotta gingerly deal with it over and over again. even when you feel like everything was screwed up and intractable. Someone told me that life is definitely about solving problem. no problem, no life. I guess so.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

STRANDS OF WORDS






T H A T



you bring me the world

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AND WOULD 
 
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But,








Can money buy love?

 is the answer for those hypocrites.

 is for those money-oriented people.

  


My professor said,

In this case, Mathematicians are just doing fine, i guess. Love is just more than money. Love lets your money to be lovely. Love tells your money to follow its rule. Love makes you torture your money and not otherwise. It's bullshit of LOVE WITHOUT MONEY, i confess.

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IS THE REASON FOR MJ TO REST IN THE LOVE OF PEACE,

AND JANE EYRE TO KEEP STRIVING FOR THE PEACE OF ROCHESTER'S LOVE.

Lovers,






A N D

A N D

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