Park Design

Had a very inspiring afternoon session understanding Park Design today. Nothing technical and arty. The content of it all was never heard before. It was abstract, but relevant to park design in the form of appreciation. How what we know as gardens formerly during the British days, now called parks. Design is so knitted to the way we live and even our religion or belief.

How much can we measure? How much can our eyes see? We measure our lives and dreams more than we create most of the time. We see limitations more than what we have within. Till we learn to understand and accept, then can we appreciate. And when we appreciate, we will understand it differently again.

Drop the measuring tape. Use the time in this season to create chances to understand and appreciate the within again.

I wish you courage and strength to explore beyond the measurements of the eye. Create the garden you see in your mind's eye. Very soon, you'll be walking on it again. I pray for you.

Life is a pilgrimage.

2 courses

If you ask me which time of the year i like most, it will definitely be the tail end. The weather is cooler during this period of time, the time where there are most public holidays and the best is... Its the time of the year when the office is quiet, where most people are on leave. Yay!

After attending the first specialist course in September. This month I am signed up for another specialist course. Both courses are quite important for my career advancement and both are sponsored too! Thank God that this 2nd one is less demanding than the 1st course. I enjoyed the courses so far. And the good thing also, i'm away from worrying about work & politics...

I define Politics as basically 'human-work' in a work place. In layman, it could sometimes mean gossiping. Anyone could be a victim of it. Even your best colleague, the person that u deem trustworthy could make u the subject of their 'gossiping-session'. I ask myself, is this an activity engaged by the free-bodies who have nothing much to do? Or the not-busy-enough people?

However, I'm glad I've crossed over after 2 days of sleep. Sleeping early and waking early.

I love sleeping, it has an amazing power to clean all unwanted emotions and thoughts away. Its even better than drinking. I know He is able to work my troubles out when I rest.

SALE: Codlings Collection

Walking into the 2nd last month of 2009 in a few days time. Codlings had ALL items on sale with the year end creeping in. Limited pieces available. Enjoy and get the piece you adore quick.

never forgotten

I could not get this out of my mind for the longest time. Everytime when I see the A4 paper box and bags and bags of heavy files and books in my mind's picture. The memory of standing along the noisy road of the valley entrance. That very day was my last stay in that office, tearing while packing and walking out of that tiny office. Tearing while typing my hand-over email...

What was unforgettable? A friend who willingly offered to pick me and send me home quickly to leave the past behind. I could not forget that... Everytime when I scale the fort, when i bus to the hill and when i think of the next time I leave for another job somewhere... A friend willing to walk the last moment of the last bit of the past. Watching the transition of the past and future. Anticipating for the better door next after exiting that gate.

Till today, I am still very grateful for that friend who did that small gesture. A hand stretched forth to walk me through that weakest and most vulnerable moment in time. I am really grateful. Thankful.

"Scale the fort and leave all your sorrows at the valley."

After it

After caregroup on Tuesday, I was sick. Quite sick with a bad flu, headache and gastric pain. Havent felt under the weather for a long time. However, caregroup was quite refreshing to go, sitting with there listening to the rest talk about life and their married lives.

Yesterday, I went pubbing and clubbing for the 2nd time after 10years. Broke my 10 year mark to celebrate a friend's farewell. Franca, an attachee from Parks Victoria finishes her 6 months attachment on 15 October. Her presence was one of the most refreshing ones for my years in NParks so far. I will definitely take get time to get over.

Experiencing the night scene was an eye-opening experience for a 25 year-old mind. The music was loud and people were dancing non-stop. And what was i doing? I was standing at the bar people-watching. I don't dance and the music could not make me dance. However, it was a good experience, knowing that i have not missed out much.

Packed a lot of things today n threw away lots of things today. I cleared my table and book shelves and cupboards. Dust was all over my nose. Cleared off a lot of things of the past and things which meant little to me now. Funny, how sentimental i was in past. Only to realize my sentiment are now exchanged for layers and layers of dust. And photos of dad and grandma taken many many years ago. Discovered some old drawings that my dad did, which I am really surprised that he could draw so well. He seemed to be very interested in Art & design in his younger days, which i am also. Wonder where did that passion hide itself after he became a father... He is quite talented in my knowing...
I am very happy to throw and pack today. It was a very satisfying process. 'Cos I have been thinking for a month to do it. I'm glad that everything is good.

Its good to be sick sometimes as it allows you to look introspectively to what's happening in the bloodstream. After this week, I saw myself clear for the 1st time after a few many years. I'm glad that what challenges me years ago is no longer too much a challenge to me now.