Presents from Japan

My brother has just back yesterday night by flight.

He brought wrapped presents for us and relatives...chocolates and snacks.

This is the most expensive gift for us:


Quoted from the package, it stated:
"The Seven Gods of Fortune (in Japanese mythology):
Ebisu, god of fishermen or merchants, often depicted carrying a sea bleam
Daikokuten, god of wealth, commerce and trade
Bishamonten, god of warriors
Benzaiten, goddess of knowledge, art and beauty, especially Music
Fukurokuju, god of happiness, wealth and longevity
Hotel, the fat and happy god of abundance and good health
Jurojin, god of wisdom"

There are 7x7 pieces.
The flavours inlcude red bean pastes, sesame, oat, etc.


For us, these snacks are sweet in mouth and in heart. Thanks for the blessings.

What does BLACK mean to you?

Today, my head told one of my colleagues that the sky was dark this afternoon. Head 'blamed' (kiddingly) the trs who were wearing black blouses or T.
...actually this scenario happens quite frequently...
If that day's raining and coincidentally may trs wear black...he will defintely 'say' the same thing.
To him, black means rainy day.

As for my mum, she is always dissatisfied with me if I wear black.
She dislikes young girls who wear black.
To her (I guess), black means unlucky.

However, she wears black.
I ask her, "Why?"
Her answer is "Black is suitable for plump women."
To her, black means slim.

I wear black.
Sometimes, I look fairer in black T.
To me, black means contrast.

Sometimes, I look darker in black long shirt.
To me, black means dark.

I always wear black skirt. It is easier to match with any blouses in any colours.
To me, black means ease.

However, I avoid black blouse especially during hot days.
To me, black means heat.

Sometimes, my head requests us to wear black trousers.
To her, black means formality.

Among teenagers,
black could mean trend.
or even means cool.

What's your definition of B.L.A.C.K.?

Reading for Writing

I'm no longer struggling to update my blog.

Lately, instead of writing, I read more.

I explored quite a lot blogs. Some are blogs-of-note. Some are related to my interests.

(May be) with the inspiration...I secretly build up four other blogs.

The main reason is that I'm lured by the attractive blogger templates available @ bTemplates.com

By this means, Hopefully, I can narrow down my mind. My mind is sometimes too complicated...even though I always strive for simplicity...

Managing different blogs with different themes could help me to focus each sphere in my brain.

Look forward for a new change...through reading and writing...

New Outlook New Mood

Today, when I'm surfing others' blog. I'm amazed by their blog templates.
So, I search and try to change my own blog template...
within a few minutes...I did it!!! Yeah!!! Really happy of my 'hard' work..

Here, let me share a few websites on blog templates:

1. bTemplates
2. blogger templates
3. blogcrowds
4. bloggertemplatesFree
5. btemplates
6. blogger templates
7. bloggertemplatesblog
8. bloggerstyles

Now..with the available free templates, how to 'grasp' it as yours?
1. Download a template and unzip.
2. Go to the Layout section in your blog (Dashboard → Layout → Edit HTML ).
3. Under "Backup / Restore Template",
Before editing your template, you may want to save a copy of it. Download Full Template.
4. Browse and upload your template.
5. Njoy your new outlook and new mood.

No boundaries between LoVe and hatRED

Recently I came across a blogger wrote an issue about LOVE vs HATE..she said Hate comes from Love. She had given ample examples of couples who eventually turn into enemies.

It really triggers my mind to define these two terms. To me, there ain't any boundaries between Love and Hatred. We may own both of these feelings when we are in a relationship with someone. It could be the situation that decides which roles we take.

For instance, a talkative female married to a quiet male. They love each other and tolerate with one another when they are dating. They found their partners are the best because they compensate the missing part of their life.
After marriage, the situation changes. Illusion is changed into Reality.
How could a quiet man stand the noise all this while? How could a sociable woman stay together with a boring guy?
They start facing the conflict. If it is resolved, they may be closer to each other. If NOT, the ultimate ending most likely is DiVorCe.
They knew the personality of their partners before got married. They regard it as their partner's strength.
However, they are the one who eventually can't tolerate with their spouse's weaknesses.
It's the conflicting situation that cause reality vs illusion until they judge one another differently.

In fact, the love/hatred in their partner's heart has not been triggered yet. It requires trials to prove all things throughout the time.

Secure an Insecurity

I'd just done a test lately...

Imagine you are with your (boy)girl friend, what would you prefer to do when you date with (him) her?
Option A: hand in hand and walk in silent place to have heart-to-heart talk
Option B: lie on the bed and talk until the day dawns
Option C: hugging and kissing in crowded place(s)
Option D: go to any places of interest to have sweet memories

I chose A. I think it's quite true.

A typical Taurus lives in her safe zone. She urges for security. There shouldn't be gap in between. Or else, it will cause her to think much. Thus, he should always accompany her to grant her secured relationship. NO chance for distance.

I guess I know how to solve the dilemma I face lately... secured the insecurity!

Look Forward...Step Backward

The farther you look, the nearer you stay.

It is my second year of teaching. I thought I get used to the responsibilities and chores here.

Yet, the workload never ceases to burden my shoulder...it is increasing each day...
Thanks to the satan-horned angels in the school. They are the snakes that directly and indirectly lure Adam to eat the apparent sweet fruits...causing him leaving from heaven heading to the hell subconsciously...

It is true .... people start changing when they start working.

Before this, I had ambitious visions to be accomplished... After one or two years, the visions are impossible... the barriers are along the paths...the body is getting heavier to drag it

Through the close observation in my working environment, the higher the post, the heavier its duty. The clearer I see, the less I do.

Sometimes, I will ask myself "What-the-hell life I'm living?!"
Sometimes, I will consider to leave it or live it....

Hope I'm enlightened one day...