Treadmill

It has been one of the few requirements in setting an effective goal that we need to include specific time frame in carrying out the task. Indeed, it helps in reminding us to keep track of our work in achieving the goal, allowing us to manage our time well enough and so to be more efficient. Nevertheless, does that mean we would be able to enjoy the process in the same time? Running on the treadmill, the mind wandered, constantly looking at the timer every now and then, waiting for the cue digits to stop that particular activity. The objective was there, and same goes to the time, where the goal was then achieved. Yet, something else was missing. It was more of racing with time and counting down to the end of the particular goal instead of enjoying the process of running. Is the time a factor to push people function beyond their limits or it acts as a form of boundary itself onto a person’s ability? Perhaps it depends on the individual’s capability of multitasking; achieving goal and enjoys the process in the same time. Perhaps it simply relies on the perspectives chosen in viewing the matters. As the endless belt goes, the pace starts taking over. A force pushes the body to move forward, but does the mind and soul move along as well? God knows. 

Bell Curves

Despite the fact that we are all different from one and another in some way, some of us may still in search of how unique we can be, wondering about our very own functions and impacts onto this universe, where some even go up to the point of trying to outstand the crowd by pushing oneself to the extreme end of the curve. It is true that the grass at the other ends always seem to be greener, but what a bell curve presents of course has its limited perspectives, as it does not necessarily portray every single point of view exists on this very Earth. Is being categorized under the mean scores make us that non-common? Or is it as simple as we’ve missed out other bell curves which are lying right in front of us, and are responsible of displaying our differences? Many times we tend to overlook whatever that is available. Could it be our trained behaviour of focusing on single task or item which has caused us in behaving so? Or perhaps it is the fact that we simply want to be unique in every way that we try to ensure our uniqueness across all bell curves? Personally, what makes us different is the fact that we have different placing in all bell curves that exist, which then creates the various codes, allowing us to be individuals instead of one single common living being. All and all, being in either extreme ends across all matters simply make us dull and unprogressive. Well, it is all about the balance of life after all.

水面

表面上看似平静的湖亦有出现阵阵涟漪的时候，只因其内含有各式生物不停的游动。即使稍有静止的时刻，也不过是短暂的瞬间。 不同的观念造就不同的要求，不同的期望推动不同的灵魂。然而，试问尚有多少能了解其间的差异？时间的转动或会影响水面上的不规律，让其中的世界经历一次又一次的更新，踏上一路接一路的迷蒙。于外人眼中，所见的未必是里头的所有，而是外观上的改变。有人会对湖面的皱纹产生兴趣，企图了解其中的原理，甚至舍身入内一探另类的生命；有人或带有好奇心，却不多言，待涟漪散去方抽离身影；有人则单凭自己的思绪，尝试灌入新生物于该湖水中，企图制止那不规律的纹路。相同的，有人在意湖面涟漪的由来，亦有人对其震荡抱有不满，仿佛万静皆是美，也唯有静止能带出更美好的景色。水面上的波动或会令人懊恼让人忧，然而如此，若要铲除里头的生命链以让该湖面保持永久性的平静，那么，湖不再是湖，而是一滩难以瓢干的死水。

Barter System

When we are in need of something which another person is able to provide, and in the same time we possess what that individual is in search for, trading will then be done for separate redemption. Demands give birth to production and desires lead to actions taken. At times we may be whining on our efforts put into particular doings such as keeping in touch with specific social group, which may cost up to certain amount of credit used. Nevertheless, how often does it cross our minds that the opposite parties might also be paying the price of their own in continuing the conversation, contributing to the act of maintaining the bonds in between? It is hilarious to see how we tend to focus on the negative side of the story being told instead of the positive, and how we like to present ourselves in the most favourable light by stating how much we have been mistreated. Perhaps there may be the perceived unjust throughout the negotiation in exchanging the goods, where we always wonder why we should engage into the first move and not the other party. Perhaps there are the times where we secretly cheer for our profits, thanks to the newbies we've met half way through the journey that we are able to obtain what we long for, assuming them not know our tricks behind the deal when they actually do. Perhaps there might be many other incidents and emotions involved in this particular system, many stories untold or not know where and who to share with, waiting for the moment to unfold whatever we wish to unfold. All and all, regardless the items traded are desirable or not, when we have a look at the processes in between, we might just find ourselves something new, and different. 

19062009

人生得一知己足矣，斯世，当同怀视之。

The definition of good and best friends varies from one individual to another, depending on the person's core value of belief. Across the developing stages, incidents taken place, hence the change of perception and definition for many truths one heart holds. Once thought it will be more than impossible to obtain long lasting friendship and, a friend to share the many burdens and expressions with, until the day two distinctive souls come to a meeting point. Throughout the one year journey of life, we've taken on the roller coaster rides, where there are the ups and downs, where the time spent together creates the wonderful memories we treasure most; the first handmade gift, the company during the rainy days, the smile from the bottom of the heart, the crazy ideas on new experiences and the list goes on. 365 days are not the reasons to close bonding, but the quality moments shared between one and another; 8760 hours do not directly link to the quality moments spent, but the committment of two separate individuals; 525600 minutes do not guarantee the committment to closer bonds, but the attitude and trust lie within, thus the 31536000 seconds of wonderful friendship.

曾几何时，有人告诉我蓝颜知己并不存在。

如今，我却证实了他的观念是错误的。

I am glad we have met, and found each other across this very crowd.

Magnifying Media

Sometimes wonder what the original objective of having media was; to help bringing the focus onto disasters and sorrow perhaps? Or to widen up the general knowledge one possesses. Whatever the reason was, the impact of media is definitely noticeable, especially in the current society. It is so great that many tend to assume whatever the media is publishing in the news seem to be the only significant incidents in which are taking place, not remembering the fact that they may simply be the one small corner of the entire ice berg. Let's assume that one of the few objectives of having media is to spread the awareness on somehow or extremely rare cases such as psycho on street takes out several lives. Does that mean all psycho on Earth kill? No. It's funny to see how the media deviates its original path from reporting the truth to instilling the wrong impression towards particular groups into public. Perhaps it is their mistake of not publishing the actual percentage of certain incidents such as plane clash. Perhaps we as audiences are responsible to search and know well that whatever is on the news does not represent the entire human race. Perhaps we simply have to acknowlege media's strength in hypnotizing and or influencing our cognition. How ironic to see the least happened incidents overtake the rest which are frequently taking place, where everyone focuses mainly on the uncommon cases instead of those majorly in need of attention and actions.

喜新念旧

坐在车中静听着收音机播放的歌曲，思绪不禁被拉入电视剧里头的某些画面。由古至今，人类不断创新，以随着想象力更新所谓的生活水平。日新月异，适者生存；不及时代变迁则不及众人所盼，不及世人所望则不及内心所需。不及则不适，不适则不实；此观念近能于万人中所揭，一切不外是隐形压力所施。然而如此，喜新厌旧一词并未能大众化，只因仍有少数展开寻旧之旅，以固定喜好为标，收集陈年旧物。人与人之间的交流也不过如此。不同的经历造就不同心灵所需及要求，致使社交圈子的变动。年龄的增长，改变了朋友的定义，视野的扩增改变了做人处事的道理。当一人由人生一站移迁至下一站，所能携带在身的除了回忆尚是回忆。即使懊恨，我们不企图改变过去，而是利用现有的醒悟尝试改写未来，只因再丑恶的往事仍有最美丽的画面，再憧憬的未来尚有令人懊恼的未知数。喜新皆为平凡，厌与念则为一线之差。