Silent Treatment?

It is almost a trend that a lot of people catch the nasty flu bug during before, during, or after Chinese New Year. And once again I caught a really bad flu towards the end of Chinese New Year, with stuffy nose and swollen throat I tried to self medicate with pharmacy meds and honey green tea.

But none of the methods seemed to work, the flu started on Thursday night I thought I'd just suck it up and get by the weekend. Having a whole list of stuff to do this weekend like furniture shopping, bridal party gathering and a birthday dinner to attend. And I survived! With almost loosing my voice by the end of Sunday night, which is an obvious sign that my larynx is inflamed again.

So Monday...it's time to get treated with real meds now, so I dragged my lazy butt to the clinic to get consultation. As I suspected, Doc says that my larynx is inflamed and very swollen! He also told me that I'm not allowed to speak for 24 hours and he gave me 2 days medical leave. So the silent treatment begins......

So grateful for smart phones, been communicating with my sis via whatsapp all day even when we are sitting in the same room! Hahaha!

[Must Watch] To This Day Project - Shane Koyczan

This morning my sis Jenn sent me this video. I had the hardest time trying to hold back my tears as I watch the video, on how being called names really hurts. The message in this video really pierce me straight through the heart, I could feel it bleeding out to the pain many children and even adults have to go through on a daily basis.

These are just my personal thoughts from watching video repeatedly.

I believe that every individual are guilty at some point for calling people mean names, and that every individual falls victim to name calling as well at some point in their life. I have personally seen with my own eyes how someone close to me was falling apart in front of me from the mean words that have been said. Those mean words were said a long time ago, and being called that way actually made the person believe that the words were true. I know I am guilty to for having called others names in the past, but I told myself that it's not right, just because I think about it doesn't mean I should say it. It's still an occasional struggle.

Growing up as a loner back in my school years, I had my fair share of name calling which weren't too serious. Maybe it's because of my temper, that caused me to go head on with the person that called me a mean name. Or maybe it's because I was so used to being a loner that I knew how to block people out. But after going through college, then it was the beginning of working life and meeting of new people. I got to meet many different types of people, and learn how to adapt in many different situations. I guess I can say I turn out alright.

But I dare not imagine or dare to try to understand the pain of others that had to grow up with all the constant bullying and name calling. I personally know some of people who had to grow up this way, and I know I will never be able to understand how they feel or felt. But I know that everything is better now, because they survived, because they fought back, and they moved on.

I agree with the author of this poem, "They were wrong!" They have to be wrong. We are better than we think we are. It doesn't matter what others think of us. All we need to do it believe in ourselves, believe in our own inner beauty. I believe that as long as we believe in ourselves, and in the God created beauty in us, we will shine bright! I know words are easier said that brought to action, but we should never stop trying, never stop fighting and never stop believing. We are all freaks in our own way, and we have each other.



Here is the link about the To This Day Project

Everyday Is A Paramore Day

Just as I have mentioned is the previous post, here are the videos that I took with my iphone 4s. The quality is not that great, but I had to capture some of the memories, I could have taken more photos and videos but I was too preoccupied and too focused on having a great time.

I did not record the whole song by MeWithoutYou because I was concern that I may not have enough battery to last through Paramore later on. I'm not familiar with the band MeWithoutYou, so I don't know any of their song titles, but they are really good!

MeWithoutYou

Hayley surprises us and sings with MeWithoutYou

Paramore performing Renegade

Wish I recorded more videos, it was a beautiful night!

Found a photo of my sis, Jenn and I on Rockaway Festival Facebook Page :D

It still feels like it was just yesterday, the memories with Paramore are still so fresh! I have to keep reminding myself that it was not a dream, but a dream come true, all the thanks goes to God and PFC for making it possible!

The Return of Paramore 17th Feb 2013

Paramore has returned to perform in KL! Organized by Livescape and TuneTalk. Definitely not a band to be missed! Initially I was sort of undecided on whether I should go for the concert since I've been to 2 Paramore concert in Singapore back in March 2010, and then when they came to KL in October 2010. And since I'm getting married this year, I didn't want to splurge too much on concerts.

My sis, Jenn, being the huge Paramore fan she is, bought her ticket almost immediately and was planning to go on her own which got me worried. Then she offered to pay half for my ticket cause she knows that I'm trying to be careful with my spendings this year. So we are all set and waiting for the awesome day to arrive!

Before the concert

On 10th February 2013, I received an email that caused to immediately to jump up from my seat in shock! I got an invitation from Paramore Fan Club(PFC) for an opportunity to a meet and greet with Paramore! No frigging way! I thought I was dreaming, I immediately took a screenshot before reading the whole email.

The Advantages Of A Hobby.

Especially a hobby that can be done as long there is a comfortable seat and good lighting.

On the days in Singapore where I did not go house visiting with my family, I spent them practicing my amigurumi skills :)

I manage to finish a body for my little bear and started work on making him more friends.