January 17, 2011

From Me to You

happy birthday dear mother, how truly blessed to be your daughter.
you faithfully live by your words and speak through your actions.
hardworking is an understatement, if the world would realize.
never the first to take glory, yet the first to take blame.
complaining gets you nowhere, it's your motto in life.

twenty three years, inching up slowly towards you.
since when was i taller? do you know when?
hoping one day to be like you mommy.
watching your back as a little girl.

it may be a long way ahead.
but at least there's a way.
and every night i sleep.
with head held high.
thanking silently.
my beautiful ma
for making me,
me.

lots of love,
your daughter.

January 5, 2011

I'm a Saggy

so i have a secret obsession. i love reading anything related to personality analysis. i love finding out more about myself to see if they are true or not. im definitely not a religious believer in these things but i find it very amusing how accurate they are sometimes. true, they can be vague and can be easily applied to anyone, but for me, it's a way to understand myself even more. one day i would like to go to a fortune teller and get my palm read for fun. or perhaps in all seriousness??

so today i was reading my horoscope analysis and i have to say some parts are really true:

Sagittarians are lucky by nature, so they usually display a cheerful and optimistic disposition. Their inherent curiosity keeps them more interested in what will happen tomorrow rather than focuses on the mistakes of today. A state of constant change is a delight for them. Sagittarians are extremely independent, truly free spirits and yet, they are the nicest of all the zodiac signs. Sagitarians are kind, openhearted souls who do not expect anything in return when helping a friend. There are no hidden secrets to a Sagittarius - what you see is what you get. Creative, clever, straightforward, congenial - all these traits describe Sagittarius.

Sagittarians are usually up for any adventure and love travelling to exotic destinations. That is because they are so curious about the world around them. Like Gemini's, they want to know about everything, but whereas a Gemini might learn a little about something and drop it, the Sagittarius can remain interested until the end. A Sagittarius's restlessness and distain for the mundane however, may be damaging to relationships.

In addition to being curious, Sagittarians are also the great philosophers of the zodiac. Broad-minded and inquisitive, part of Sagittarius's inquisitiveness includes pondering the great questions of all time such as the meaning of life and religious issues. Their clear thinking means they have no problem seeing the "big picture."

Sagittarians are very social people. They give off a charm that draws people to them. The friendliest of all signs, Sagittarians are kind to all and always doing favours for which they expect nothing in return. They are not jealous or possessive because they would not want anyone else to be jealous or possessive of them. They also do not tell you how to live your life or what you should do - they do not stick their nose in your business, only help when it is needed.

Sagittarians make great entertainers because of their creativeness and outgoing personalities. They have a great sense of humour and, like their opposite sign, Gemini, are great conversationalists and magnificent storytellers.

Sagittarians can often be seen as too talkative and pushy because of their extrovert ways. Sometimes their frankness is seen as being too blunt or impatient. Because of their desire for change, Sagittarians may have a hard time committing to a relationship for very long. A Sagittarian's carefree nature may also lead them to be careless.

You may think that the Sagittarius woman lacks all the feminine charms. But think again, for she is very friendly, outspoken, bright, and has a pleasant disposition. She lives under no illusions but is very optimistic and enthusiastic about life. If you are close enough to her, you will find her emotional side and would be tempted to care for her. But the negative aspects of her nature can be that she is very outspoken and will refuse to lie for the sake of it. She will never falsely compliment her partner or falsely say what he wants to hear. This can result in failed relationships. But if you let her be as she is and encourage her to pursue her dreams, she will be extremely loyal to you and even trust you blindly.

Sagittarians have the ability to look beyond the external appearances and appreciate a person for his nature more than his looks. This virtue applies in terms of friendship as well as love affairs. This may be the reason for them having a lot of friends and very few enemies. Sadly, Sagittarians are often mistaken as being flirts because of their friendliness. Sagittarians always look for equal partners who are bright, intelligent and as energetic and enthusiastic as they themselves are. If a Sagittarian says the three golden words to you, do not doubt her genuineness as she will say it only if she really means it.

Sagittarians are very passionate and full of fun. Basically adventurous by nature, they like to explore and try new things in a relationship and even love making. This can even have a negative connotation in case of some Sagittarians, and they can get bored very soon and turn promiscuous. Sagittarians are also capable of getting over lost love or failed marriages very quickly, as they are of getting over broken dreams.

Although the word 'marriage' can make most Sagittarians nervous, they can be most interesting partners once they get married. The Sagittarius woman will be an interesting partner, a friendly mother and a charming hostess, only if you let her have her independence and do not boss her. The Sagittarius woman will hardly make a good match to the dominant and chauvinist men who want their wives to be timid, shy and old fashioned. With the kids, a Sagittarius mother will be more of a friend than the mother, who will inculcate in her kids values of independence and freedom which are very dear to her heart.

As love for freedom is one of the basic and inborn Sagittarius traits, do not ever think of keeping them tied down by using your charms or sentimentality, as it can only make them go away. If given a free rein, Sagittarians can be the best buddies, talkative partners, and most romantic bed mates to have!

January 1, 2011

あけまして、おめでとうございます。

how is yesterday any different from today? well i woke up to a brand new year of 2011 eating a cucumber first thing in the morning. oh and doing laundry that has piled over the week due to my parents not being at home and me leaving it till now due to lack of time.

but really nothing has changed overnight. and that's not necessarily a bad thing in my books. counting down from one of hong kong's tallest skyscraper with my closest friends couldn't have been more prominent and ideal for a hopeful celebration of a better year to come. but to me, it was a count down to realization that i am still the same person, that my friends around me are those who will always understand me, that hong kong is the city that i will truly call home. it gave me nothing but assurance that i can continue to start this new year blessed and surrounded by the amazing people i have met at every stage of my life.

and so cheers to you, 2011, because no matter how much of an obstacle you may or may not throw at me, i will always be ready. because i know the most important thing is really quite simple - to never forget those who have shared my experiences in every way possible. because i guarantee they are the ones that will last me till 2012 and the many more years to come. but until then, 2011, i hope you and i get along really well.