Amy Winehouse, Stand Strong!

Given that this one thing is of great value,
I tend to find it extremely heartbreaking to watch it turn bad,
even if it does not directly relate to me,
and I wouldn't get any good out of it...

Amy Winehouse,
you're one of the few artists round this time with all the talents an artist could hope for
what you put on stage are amazing,
but the scandalous life you lead offstage is not quite as impressive,
degrading too, some would call it.
While your situation may not exactly be the easiest to get through,
please live on strong and turn away from the bad asap,
we need you.

- from one of the billions of people on earth who love your music, and you.

<3

Every Little Bit Counts

Ending a relationship makes things awkward,
so eventually the two individuals no longer take interest to talk to each other,
and as time passes by, the distance in between just grows.

After 6 months straight, my ex has finally put up the courage to talk to me,
it felt like a baggage, the weight of the world, lifted off from my shoulders.
But the freedom didn't really last for long,
for awkwardness still prevails in what has now become the grey area.

Again, certain queries, are unavoidably made:
they are unintentional and came to me subconsciously,
but they inevitably are questions.

Deep down, no doubt, the first one would be:
Where did the motivation come from? What's the drive?
Secretly wondering if he likes me, still.

What's to be expected,
is waiting all I could do for the while?

Daddy you're right, no form of pure friendship could exist between men and women,
I myself have only experienced very few,
they are precious.

<3

Since the previous school year,
several social problems (with 2 people) have dragged on into the start of this school year,
both involving two very valuable friends...
I'm so relieved that they're over now,
really!

It feels like having the earth taken from your shoulders in the case that you're Atlas,
and I just found out how much of the stress I've been experiencing was caused by them.
So people are really right when they say relationships could ruin your studies,
I guess I was confident to disapprove with that point until I've experienced a relationship as it was coming to an end,
the aftermath is what's painful, penetrative, utterly distracting...

At one point, I even thought this would drag on forever.

Thanks you two,

we all shall forgive and forget,
I'm going to take us seriously from now on, cherish every bit.

-Bee*

Insecurity.

Sometimes,
even the most self-assured individuals have the right to insecurity.

The confidence you see on their outside aren't everything:
they are but a tool to conceal their weaknesses - their fear of being unconfident, of being rejected.

And when even that oomph of confidence is gone,
the world could feel like its slowly dispersing into small particles,
being whipped away like a whiff of snow in a snowstorm.

I feel bare,
I feel like an unarmed soldier on a battlefield.

I'm feeling that way.

I need someone to get my back,
it is only that way that I could conquer just 'bout anything.
For if I die, at least I'd do it full of glory.

I hate losing.

Feeling beyond blue, approaching black.

So maybe all this is telling me I'm being unreasonable.
Being right is officially wrong, and therefore, bad.
And it is not necessary to have a heart, care for others, to be successful in this world.
One could be a spoilt brat, uncooperative (not saying mentally incapable), but still lead a good life.
Or what they call a good life anyway.

Great.

Sometimes I question my existence in this world,
eversince stepping into highschool.
Not exactly a social outcast,
but its just that I have this preference of order, of all-round agreements,
of proper-ness, that other people don't really seem to care about,
except a few individuals (not the mainstream anyway).

And so whenever an opinion is expressed,
me, being a strong minded person,
its me who has to feel intimidated.

I don't know where the school spirit's gone,
everyday I step into school, I feel like I've lost yet some more faith in it.
Why do they allow this kind of atmosphere to roam through the hallways?
Its spreading like a bacteria, a virus, all around.

Consider rebuilding the mentality of the student body before yet establishing a plan for another building or facility that's worth millions,

because this is what money could never buy back
( in fact I think it's us spoiled kids in the school that are causing it)

Seriously guys,
go out and have a look at the rest of the world,
look at what's outside...

then come back and live a life.

New Found Glory

Recall the mass drumming
and the thundering thuds of the instruments themselves,
along with the special lighting tiling effect they make when seen from afar.

I don't remember feeling so proud of our country, my part taking in this great nation in a really long time.

The '08 Olympics opening ceremony marks not only the beginning of a series of international sports games, but I believe, it also marks a change in the hearts of its people and others alike. Afterall, who could've witnessed the moment the scroll was uncovered and not feel astound by the vision and togetherness of the 3000 + performers, along with the gleaming technology working behind the scenes?

With all credits of the day's impressive choreography to the great director Zhang Yimou, it is the work of an all-Chinese that brought out the authenticity of the culture with such success.

Its about time that China should not only be known for its 'chopsticks' and 'noodle in soup',
for we have one of the brightest futures ahead of us and there is no reason why we can't be compared amongst the others.

I'm waiting to see you glow, baby! XD

May we have the best of luck in the games and moreover, our future.

- Bee*

Ps: I really can't wait to see what the closing ceremony will be like.

Hustle and Bustle

Busy the streets of Hong Kong may be,
but it shouldn't be an excuse for the absence of common etiquette and undesirable social behaviour.

About a week ago while I was roaming round Time's Square, I can't believe a man, although unintendedly, just slammed the door shut at my face. The issue here is that, holding the door open when there's someone immediately behind him is not in his dictionary.
What does that tell you?

It is now that I realize the reason of the 'amusement' I catch on other people's faces when I'm bothered to hold open a door, a simple act like that - It's such a rare occasion, not even the men would do it!

Strolling down the streets, although in a hurry, I notice that very often, I find myself being offended by the lack of manlihood (not to be sexist), phrases like 'Ladies first' cease to exist in our society. I'm deeply disappointed that matters like these are no longer concerned by people living in this much developed city.

We complain about incoming 'tourists' and their undesirable social behaviours, but who are we to complain and rant about when we can't even manage to perform them well enough ourselves? If we don't start to set a good example, who would?

And guys, c'mon. Talk about impressing ladies, if you can't even practice these simple tasks on a daily basis, don't even think about making a good impression on a first date with a longed-for girl, you're bound to screw up.

All of you, please make Hong Kong a better place. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of awareness and consideration from everyone, it doesn't bite to let a lady through first!

-Bee