The "Vienna Woods"

How i wish the "Vienna Woods" was existed.
The "Vienna Woods" was a bar described in a novel.
I was attracted of the bar. No menu provided, all provided drinks and foods were prepared based on the bartender and the chef.
It was so special and interesting.
I like the place and I'm hoping that it was existed.

It was a place that stored stories of lonely people;
It was a place that provided a resting point for the lonely people.
It was a place that comforted the lonely soul.

You could get your private space here, but you were not alone.
You could get your attention here, but you won't be disturbed.
You could get your peaceful here, but you were not escaping.

I'm searching for the "Vienna Woods"...
to get a resting point for the soul.

The "Vienna Woods"...are you existing?

Tension

By Bill Gates

The Moment you are in Tension
You will lose your Attention
Then you are in total Confusion
And you will feel Irritation
Then you will spoil personal Relation
Ultimately, you won't get Co - Operation
Then you will make things Complication
Then your blood pressure may raise Caution
And you may have to take Medication
Instead, understand the Situation
And try to think about the Solution
Many problems will be solved by Discussion
This will work out better in your Profession
Don't think it's my free Suggestion
It's only for your Prevention
If you understand my Intention
You will never come again to Tension

A word...

Whether a word makes or breaks your spirit is determined by whether you choose to overcome or be overwhelmed by it...

It's a new start

It is now two months into 2009 and about a week till April.

For me, it's not an easy time as I feel like I am afloat. I'm still searching for my life goals and setting this year’s achievements. What do I want to achieve for 2009?

I ask myself, what have I achieved last year? Am I satisfied with that or was I just senselessly wasting my time for a whole year?

I know I was busy all the time but was the time used wisely? Did I achieve something meaningful? That is still unknown to me but it will remind me to plan my time wisely and meaningfully.

In 2009, I believe that there is a lot to be done. Life is not easy and if I don’t plan wisely, I'll lose this time of my life. Time waits for no one. Am I well prepared to move ahead in life in 2009?

I think it is time for me to read. Reading can help me to think in different perspectives. My aim is to read 12 books this year but I haven’t started any until now. Yeap, it's time to start.

I'm also going to start an exercise routine this year. I used a lot of excuses last year to keep myself from exercising. Even though I started swimming last year, I didn't keep it up. I hope I will continue to pick it up this year. I have played badminton for a few weeks. I’ve tried to keep going at it. Age is catching up with me and I need to exercise for health. Haha!

Well, besides that, I aim to start climbing too. It has been a long time since I’ve gone for hiking or climbing. It's a good activity actually. I'm looking at the planning. If I can, I hope to make it a monthly activity. Do feel free to give me suggestions on good venues. Yeah, I believe it will be very exciting - can't wait. Next year, I'm planning to take on Mount Kinabalu and, after that, Mount Tahan. I will definitely need a lot of training. Do encourage me :)

Traveling will help me expand my world view. I might experience some culture shock but it will be a good experience and great exposure. There is a plan to go to Taiwan at the end of this year. I hope that we will make it. The destination next year should be Hong Kong. Besides that, I'm also planning to go to one of the Malaysian states. As a Malaysian, I guess I should have a look around Malaysia. I aim to visit Kuala Selangor this year for the fireflies. Now is money-saving time.

The best way to record these memories will be through photos. Yeap, that's my aim, to improve my photography skills and to get a DSLR camera. :)

It seems like a year to spend a lot of money. :p But for me, it is worth it. The next task is to find a way to save money or to gain extra income. Hmm...anyone have any home-based part-time work for me? I will be very willing to do it. How I wish that my company would increase the OT payment. Hehe...

Well, a plan is only a plan if I do not put in the effort. Wish me luck in keeping my perseverance.