life is hard its obvious. it kicks you where it hurts the most and it bring you down on your knees and tears your soul apart but they are some beautiful moments in life that can put a smile on one's face. as for me i have a few .
- being up in the air during a basket toss for the first time
- hanging out with lw, yl and sy
- going down the hill on a skateboard with su yee when i was very lil
-celebrating my birthday
- prom and graduation
- seeing my mum's look when i bought her a nice lil present
- seeing my friends happy
- having done well in exams
- having the joy of going to college to see my G11 mates
i know there are more to come. but hey for us to enjoy happy moment there must first come sadness. i guess its like having the flu. the flu has to get worst before it can get better.
-natalie-
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Life is....
Flowers swaying in the wind
left and right they go
moving flowingly
how i which life could be like that
autumn leaves fall from the trees
while dancing onto the ground
how i which life was that joyous
winter comes
eveyrthing turns cold
just like my soul
from all the foul plays of life
spring comes and flowers bloom
in summer love fills the air
if only life loved me
maybe i won't have this frown
Monday, July 21, 2008
Hair NO NO's
hey all
It’s easy to have gorgeous-looking locks when you walk out of the salon, but it’s how you care for your hair on a daily basis that really makes a difference in the long run. “Even if you have a fantastic cut and you’re skilled at styling your hair, it’s not going to look its best if you mistreat it,” says Renee Cohen, senior stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda, New York City. Here, the most common mistakes women make when it comes to their hair care—plus expert advice on how to fix them.
1. Washing your hair every day—or more.
While we’re not advocating the greasy grunge look circa 1992, it can be good for your hair to get a break from daily washing, drying and styling. If you color your hair, skipping the shampoo on occasion will help your shade stay rich longer since the sulfates in many shampoos fade away color. And for all but the oiliest heads, daily (or even twice daily if you hit the gym) washing can strip away too much of your natural oil, leaving hair dry, brittle and more susceptible to breakage. Try every-other-day washing, and if the roots look a little greasy on day two, sprinkle on some dry shampoo or hair powder and brush it out thoroughly.
2. Not getting regular haircuts.
If you’re trying to grow your hair out of a style you no longer like (or just desperately wanting to add inches to your strands), you might be tempted to avoid your stylist’s scissors for months on end. But you’re really not doing your hair any favors. Not only will you wind up with so many split ends that you will need to lose several precious inches anyway, but your hair will quickly start to look obviously overgrown. “Your hair can look good at every stage of transition between styles or while waiting for your bangs to grow out,” says Cohen. “By continuing to get trims, your hair will look fuller and healthier, and you’ll never have that ‘I’m growing my hair out’ look.”
3. Using too much conditioner.
It makes sense that fine hair will get weighed down by excessive conditioner, but even dry, coarse hair may not need as much as you think. “If you routinely use too much, the product can build up on your hair and leave a residue that makes hair appear dull and lifeless,” says Cohen. Try using the lightest formula your hair can handle (a detangling rinse is perfect for normal to fine hair), and doing an occasional deep treatment if hair needs it. And when you apply your conditioner, skip the areas closest to the scalp and concentrate the product more toward the ends of the hair.
4. Overheating your hair.
Chances are you blow dry your hair at least once a day for several minutes. And you might even follow that up with more hot stuff—like a curling or straightening iron. So it’s no wonder that your hair looks a little fried. “You might literally be burning your hair,” says Cohen. To protect it, she recommends using a product specifically made to protect hair from heat—it will help seal up the cuticle to keep the heat from damaging the strand. And ditch any brushes that have metal paddles or bristles—they will heat up as you blow dry and can singe fragile locks.
5. Fighting your hair's natural texture.
There’s nothing technically wrong with trying to curl your straight hair or straighten your curly hair. But just know that you’re setting yourself up for spending a lot of time and energy—and possibly frustration—to achieve your desired style. And sometimes, all that effort may be for naught. If it’s a humid day, you are much better off letting your hair remain in its natural state—because the second you walk outside, it’s going to revert back to it anyway!
6. Choosing the wrong styling products for your hair type.
Just as you select your moisturizer and makeup to suit your skin type, you need to select the right kinds of styling products in order for your hair to look its best. Loading up your fine hair with a heavy styling cream or a silicone product will leave your locks limp. And trying to style your thick, coarse, curly hair with just a spritz of spray gel won’t tame your frizz or help hold your style all day long. For best results, look for a line of products that are designed specifically for your hair type and style.
7. Thinking that more is better.
Even if you’re using the correct styling product, you can still ruin your look by using too much or too little of it. Too little just means that you won’t get the most benefit from the product (i.e., not using enough frizz-taming serum will leave you still frizzy). But too much can cause several problems. “It can actually make your hair harder to style because as the product dries in your hair it can get so stiff that it‘s hard to get the brush through,” explains Cohen. Excess product can also flake after it’s dry—making you look as if you have dandruff. Surplus silicone-based serum will leave hair limp and greasy looking. How much to use? For silicone products, Cohen recommends starting with as little as possible (just rub a drop between your palms and run over hair) and adding more if needed. For styling cream or gel, an amount the size of a quarter should do the trick. And with mousse, a handful is about right.
8. Pulling back your ponytail with just any elastic.
Before you grab an elastic and use it to secure your hair, take a closer look at it. If it’s not covered (and ideally continuous, without any metal showing), you run the risk of damaging your hair. An uncovered elastic (like a plain rubber band from your desk drawer) will snag in your hair, causing breakage and possibly even pulling hair out at the root when you try to remove the elastic. A covered band—secured loosely at the nape of your neck—will protect hair from harm.
9. Getting stuck in a style rut.
Take a look at a photo of yourself from 10 years ago. Now look in the mirror. If the hairstyle you see in both places is the same, you are long overdue for an update. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go in for a complete style overhaul—the fix could be as simple as a few tweaks to keep your look current. “Changing the length or adding some layers or flattering bangs will keep you from looking like you’re stuck in a time warp,” says Cohen. Another reason to modernize your style: one that’s outdated may no longer be flattering and that can make you look older.
10. Brushing your hair too much.
The old advice about giving your hair one hundred strokes a night is not a recipe for healthy hair. While brushing once or twice a day is a great way to stimulate the scalp and distribute oil down the hair shaft, too much brushing could have the opposite effect—leaving hair more vulnerable to breakage. And brushing wet hair (which is more fragile than dry hair) is never a good idea. Cohen recommends instead using a wide-tooth comb when you get out of the shower.
11. Ignoring the health of your scalp.
The follicles in the scalp are the birthplace of every strand of hair on your head. And if those factories aren’t kept clean and healthy, they won’t produce full, strong, healthy hair. While there are many products on the market to cater to the health of your scalp, treating it well can be as simple as giving it a little extra massage every time you wash your hair to stimulate it. And be sure to rinse all product off your scalp before you leave the shower to ensure that there’s no residue left behind to clog hair follicles.
12. Yanking out your gray hairs.
No, it’s not true that two will grow back in place of every one you pull out. But you’re not really getting rid of them with this method either. “It will grow back, and when it does it may be more wiry, and because it’ll be shorter, it’ll stick straight up till it grows in,” say Cohen. While even she concedes that pulling out a couple isn’t going to kill you, if you find yourself harvesting several every day, it’s time to consider coloring your hair. As you start to go gray, hair can look a bit dull and washed out, so by getting your hair colored a rich, glossy shade, you’ll immediately take 10 years off your look.
So how many hair no no's have you done? ok for me i've done number 2, 4, 8, 9 and 10.... oh man my poor hair oh well.... see you all around ...
It’s easy to have gorgeous-looking locks when you walk out of the salon, but it’s how you care for your hair on a daily basis that really makes a difference in the long run. “Even if you have a fantastic cut and you’re skilled at styling your hair, it’s not going to look its best if you mistreat it,” says Renee Cohen, senior stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda, New York City. Here, the most common mistakes women make when it comes to their hair care—plus expert advice on how to fix them.
1. Washing your hair every day—or more.
While we’re not advocating the greasy grunge look circa 1992, it can be good for your hair to get a break from daily washing, drying and styling. If you color your hair, skipping the shampoo on occasion will help your shade stay rich longer since the sulfates in many shampoos fade away color. And for all but the oiliest heads, daily (or even twice daily if you hit the gym) washing can strip away too much of your natural oil, leaving hair dry, brittle and more susceptible to breakage. Try every-other-day washing, and if the roots look a little greasy on day two, sprinkle on some dry shampoo or hair powder and brush it out thoroughly.
2. Not getting regular haircuts.
If you’re trying to grow your hair out of a style you no longer like (or just desperately wanting to add inches to your strands), you might be tempted to avoid your stylist’s scissors for months on end. But you’re really not doing your hair any favors. Not only will you wind up with so many split ends that you will need to lose several precious inches anyway, but your hair will quickly start to look obviously overgrown. “Your hair can look good at every stage of transition between styles or while waiting for your bangs to grow out,” says Cohen. “By continuing to get trims, your hair will look fuller and healthier, and you’ll never have that ‘I’m growing my hair out’ look.”
3. Using too much conditioner.
It makes sense that fine hair will get weighed down by excessive conditioner, but even dry, coarse hair may not need as much as you think. “If you routinely use too much, the product can build up on your hair and leave a residue that makes hair appear dull and lifeless,” says Cohen. Try using the lightest formula your hair can handle (a detangling rinse is perfect for normal to fine hair), and doing an occasional deep treatment if hair needs it. And when you apply your conditioner, skip the areas closest to the scalp and concentrate the product more toward the ends of the hair.
4. Overheating your hair.
Chances are you blow dry your hair at least once a day for several minutes. And you might even follow that up with more hot stuff—like a curling or straightening iron. So it’s no wonder that your hair looks a little fried. “You might literally be burning your hair,” says Cohen. To protect it, she recommends using a product specifically made to protect hair from heat—it will help seal up the cuticle to keep the heat from damaging the strand. And ditch any brushes that have metal paddles or bristles—they will heat up as you blow dry and can singe fragile locks.
5. Fighting your hair's natural texture.
There’s nothing technically wrong with trying to curl your straight hair or straighten your curly hair. But just know that you’re setting yourself up for spending a lot of time and energy—and possibly frustration—to achieve your desired style. And sometimes, all that effort may be for naught. If it’s a humid day, you are much better off letting your hair remain in its natural state—because the second you walk outside, it’s going to revert back to it anyway!
6. Choosing the wrong styling products for your hair type.
Just as you select your moisturizer and makeup to suit your skin type, you need to select the right kinds of styling products in order for your hair to look its best. Loading up your fine hair with a heavy styling cream or a silicone product will leave your locks limp. And trying to style your thick, coarse, curly hair with just a spritz of spray gel won’t tame your frizz or help hold your style all day long. For best results, look for a line of products that are designed specifically for your hair type and style.
7. Thinking that more is better.
Even if you’re using the correct styling product, you can still ruin your look by using too much or too little of it. Too little just means that you won’t get the most benefit from the product (i.e., not using enough frizz-taming serum will leave you still frizzy). But too much can cause several problems. “It can actually make your hair harder to style because as the product dries in your hair it can get so stiff that it‘s hard to get the brush through,” explains Cohen. Excess product can also flake after it’s dry—making you look as if you have dandruff. Surplus silicone-based serum will leave hair limp and greasy looking. How much to use? For silicone products, Cohen recommends starting with as little as possible (just rub a drop between your palms and run over hair) and adding more if needed. For styling cream or gel, an amount the size of a quarter should do the trick. And with mousse, a handful is about right.
8. Pulling back your ponytail with just any elastic.
Before you grab an elastic and use it to secure your hair, take a closer look at it. If it’s not covered (and ideally continuous, without any metal showing), you run the risk of damaging your hair. An uncovered elastic (like a plain rubber band from your desk drawer) will snag in your hair, causing breakage and possibly even pulling hair out at the root when you try to remove the elastic. A covered band—secured loosely at the nape of your neck—will protect hair from harm.
9. Getting stuck in a style rut.
Take a look at a photo of yourself from 10 years ago. Now look in the mirror. If the hairstyle you see in both places is the same, you are long overdue for an update. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go in for a complete style overhaul—the fix could be as simple as a few tweaks to keep your look current. “Changing the length or adding some layers or flattering bangs will keep you from looking like you’re stuck in a time warp,” says Cohen. Another reason to modernize your style: one that’s outdated may no longer be flattering and that can make you look older.
10. Brushing your hair too much.
The old advice about giving your hair one hundred strokes a night is not a recipe for healthy hair. While brushing once or twice a day is a great way to stimulate the scalp and distribute oil down the hair shaft, too much brushing could have the opposite effect—leaving hair more vulnerable to breakage. And brushing wet hair (which is more fragile than dry hair) is never a good idea. Cohen recommends instead using a wide-tooth comb when you get out of the shower.
11. Ignoring the health of your scalp.
The follicles in the scalp are the birthplace of every strand of hair on your head. And if those factories aren’t kept clean and healthy, they won’t produce full, strong, healthy hair. While there are many products on the market to cater to the health of your scalp, treating it well can be as simple as giving it a little extra massage every time you wash your hair to stimulate it. And be sure to rinse all product off your scalp before you leave the shower to ensure that there’s no residue left behind to clog hair follicles.
12. Yanking out your gray hairs.
No, it’s not true that two will grow back in place of every one you pull out. But you’re not really getting rid of them with this method either. “It will grow back, and when it does it may be more wiry, and because it’ll be shorter, it’ll stick straight up till it grows in,” say Cohen. While even she concedes that pulling out a couple isn’t going to kill you, if you find yourself harvesting several every day, it’s time to consider coloring your hair. As you start to go gray, hair can look a bit dull and washed out, so by getting your hair colored a rich, glossy shade, you’ll immediately take 10 years off your look.
So how many hair no no's have you done? ok for me i've done number 2, 4, 8, 9 and 10.... oh man my poor hair oh well.... see you all around ...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tag
Tagged by su yee :)
1. At what age you wished to marry?
- no idea i think everything has a time and place if it happens then it happens i'll leave it up to fate ;)
2. Will you consider sexual relationships before marriage?
- nope i've made a promise to myself so i'm going to keep it that way. thank you
3. Do you smoke?
- nope can't stand the smell of smoke makes me cough sometimes
4. What is the latest gadget that you own?
- i have no idea . most of the time i normally shop for clothes and books hehe =P not much of a tech person
5. Who did you mostly text yesterday?
- nicholas cheong =P
6. How old are you and are you a virgin?
- 17 now but i'm going to be 18 soon and yes i'm still a virgin :)
7. What is the latest thing you bought with your own money
- stationery =P i needed a pen
8. Chocolates, oreo or Vanilla?
- Vanilla hehe chocolate and oreos are alright but i'm a vanilla person :)
9. Where do you wish to get married?
- hmmmm somewhere romantic like greece or barcelona but the place has to have an amazing beach.. maybe ireland i heard its super romantic or maybe florence...
10. How old do you think you'll be permanently owned by love?
- no clue
11. How many kids do you want?
- 2 or 3 if thats possible hehe i want a big family =P
13. Where is the latest restaurant you had dinner in?
- Marco's place last sunday ... the pasta was great :P
14. What is your full name?
- ummm i think everybody knows that already =P
15. Name the latest book you bought?
- ummm i haven't really been buying books i've been borrowing from yl and lw and the library so the latest one would probably be my harry potter book which was last year so yeah unless college textbooks count x)
16. Do you prefer your mother or father?
- oh this is tough i love them both dearly but i'm closer to my mum. yes i'm a mummy's girl
17. Do you believe in God?
- of course i do . religion is really important in ones life it helps guide us throughout our lives ;)
18. Name the first person you want to meet for the first time
- i have no idea this is tough ummmmm no idea *fails to come up with something
20. Do you do your own laundry?
- depends on what kind are we talking about
21. The most exciting place you want to go to?
- japan, barcelona, ireland and los angeles hehe
22. Hugs or Kisses?
- both x) can't really put my finger on which
23. Single or attached?
- hmmm what do you think ?
24. Point out 5 things about the person who tagged you
- su yee
- i've known this girl since i was about 5
- one sexy sexy girl
- awesome with the guitar
- sadistic
- has super long hair hehe
i tag nicholas cheong, tan huey ren, shaun siegfried and henri x)
got to go college is just like a tornado right now ...
-natalie-
1. At what age you wished to marry?
- no idea i think everything has a time and place if it happens then it happens i'll leave it up to fate ;)
2. Will you consider sexual relationships before marriage?
- nope i've made a promise to myself so i'm going to keep it that way. thank you
3. Do you smoke?
- nope can't stand the smell of smoke makes me cough sometimes
4. What is the latest gadget that you own?
- i have no idea . most of the time i normally shop for clothes and books hehe =P not much of a tech person
5. Who did you mostly text yesterday?
- nicholas cheong =P
6. How old are you and are you a virgin?
- 17 now but i'm going to be 18 soon and yes i'm still a virgin :)
7. What is the latest thing you bought with your own money
- stationery =P i needed a pen
8. Chocolates, oreo or Vanilla?
- Vanilla hehe chocolate and oreos are alright but i'm a vanilla person :)
9. Where do you wish to get married?
- hmmmm somewhere romantic like greece or barcelona but the place has to have an amazing beach.. maybe ireland i heard its super romantic or maybe florence...
10. How old do you think you'll be permanently owned by love?
- no clue
11. How many kids do you want?
- 2 or 3 if thats possible hehe i want a big family =P
13. Where is the latest restaurant you had dinner in?
- Marco's place last sunday ... the pasta was great :P
14. What is your full name?
- ummm i think everybody knows that already =P
15. Name the latest book you bought?
- ummm i haven't really been buying books i've been borrowing from yl and lw and the library so the latest one would probably be my harry potter book which was last year so yeah unless college textbooks count x)
16. Do you prefer your mother or father?
- oh this is tough i love them both dearly but i'm closer to my mum. yes i'm a mummy's girl
17. Do you believe in God?
- of course i do . religion is really important in ones life it helps guide us throughout our lives ;)
18. Name the first person you want to meet for the first time
- i have no idea this is tough ummmmm no idea *fails to come up with something
20. Do you do your own laundry?
- depends on what kind are we talking about
21. The most exciting place you want to go to?
- japan, barcelona, ireland and los angeles hehe
22. Hugs or Kisses?
- both x) can't really put my finger on which
23. Single or attached?
- hmmm what do you think ?
24. Point out 5 things about the person who tagged you
- su yee
- i've known this girl since i was about 5
- one sexy sexy girl
- awesome with the guitar
- sadistic
- has super long hair hehe
i tag nicholas cheong, tan huey ren, shaun siegfried and henri x)
got to go college is just like a tornado right now ...
-natalie-
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Something To Listen To
-Ready to fly-
I open my eyes the world seems a different place,
The colours are brighter and the air is sweet to taste.
see it's like I woke up from a nightmare
that tied me down,
I was smothered and trapped inside a sleep way underground
Its time I learned to fall,
To say the word goodbye.
To feel the sunlight on my face,
Maybe that means...
I'm ready to fly,
I wanna breathe in and breathe out and be who I am,
Let go of fear wanna feel alive.
I'm ready to fly,
The more that you hold me back you set me free,
You help my heart decide..
Maybe I'm, maybe I'm ready to fly
Where is your faith,
where is your love for me?
Why do you fight the things I imagine in my dreams?
See the poison is strong,
an addiction is tough to break.
But love is the hardest thing I have ever had to shake.
Its time to break these chains,
To look you in the eye,
To tell you that its over now,
So Maybe that means...
I'm ready to fly,
I wanna breathe in and breathe out and be who I am,
Let go of fear wanna feel alive.
I'm ready to fly,
The more that you hold me back you set me free,
You help my heart decide..
Oh Maybe I'm, maybe I'm ready to fly.
(Give me the strength to walk away)
(Give me the strength to stay the road ahead)
Even if it's a lonely place.
(Give me the hope to mend this heart)
(Give me the chance to see love smile, smile again)
To see love smile..
Its time I learned to fall,
To say the word goodbye.
To feel the sunlight on my face,
Maybe that means...Oh maybe that means
I'm ready to fly,
I wanna breathe in and breathe out and be who I am,
Let go of fear wanna feel alive.I'm ready to fly,
The more that you hold me back you set me free,
You help my heart decide..
Oh maybe I'm, maybe I'm ready to fly.
-Leave Out All The Rest-
I dreamed I was missing
You were so scared
But no one would listen
Cause no one else cared
After my dreaming
I woke with this fear
What am I leaving
When I'm done here
So if you're asking me
I want you to know
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Don't be afraid
I've taking my beating
I've shared what I've been
I'm strong on the surface
Not all the way through
I've never been perfect
But neither have you
So if you're asking me
I want you to know
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that ive done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well
Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that ive done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well
Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
I can't be who you are
-Better In Time-
It's been the longest winter without you
I didn't know where to turn to
See somehow I can't forget you
After all that we've been through
Going coming thought I heard a knock
Who's there no one
Thinking that I deserve it
Now I realise that I really didn't know
If you didn't notice you mean everything
Quickly I'm learning to love again
All I know is I'm gon' be ok
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too
It'll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to
It'll all get better in time
I couldn't turn on the TV
Without something there to remind me
Was it all that easy
To just put aside your feelings
If I'm dreaming don't wanna laugh
Hurt my feelings but that's the path
I believe in
And I know that time will heal it
If you didn't notice boy you meant everything
Quickly I'm learning to love again
All I know is I'm gon' be ok
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too
It'll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to
It'll all get better in time
Since there's no more you and me
It's time I let you go
So I can be free
And live my life should be
No matter how hard it is
I'll be fine without you
Yes I will
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too
It'll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to
It'll all get better in time
Figure it out.....
I open my eyes the world seems a different place,
The colours are brighter and the air is sweet to taste.
see it's like I woke up from a nightmare
that tied me down,
I was smothered and trapped inside a sleep way underground
Its time I learned to fall,
To say the word goodbye.
To feel the sunlight on my face,
Maybe that means...
I'm ready to fly,
I wanna breathe in and breathe out and be who I am,
Let go of fear wanna feel alive.
I'm ready to fly,
The more that you hold me back you set me free,
You help my heart decide..
Maybe I'm, maybe I'm ready to fly
Where is your faith,
where is your love for me?
Why do you fight the things I imagine in my dreams?
See the poison is strong,
an addiction is tough to break.
But love is the hardest thing I have ever had to shake.
Its time to break these chains,
To look you in the eye,
To tell you that its over now,
So Maybe that means...
I'm ready to fly,
I wanna breathe in and breathe out and be who I am,
Let go of fear wanna feel alive.
I'm ready to fly,
The more that you hold me back you set me free,
You help my heart decide..
Oh Maybe I'm, maybe I'm ready to fly.
(Give me the strength to walk away)
(Give me the strength to stay the road ahead)
Even if it's a lonely place.
(Give me the hope to mend this heart)
(Give me the chance to see love smile, smile again)
To see love smile..
Its time I learned to fall,
To say the word goodbye.
To feel the sunlight on my face,
Maybe that means...Oh maybe that means
I'm ready to fly,
I wanna breathe in and breathe out and be who I am,
Let go of fear wanna feel alive.I'm ready to fly,
The more that you hold me back you set me free,
You help my heart decide..
Oh maybe I'm, maybe I'm ready to fly.
-Leave Out All The Rest-
I dreamed I was missing
You were so scared
But no one would listen
Cause no one else cared
After my dreaming
I woke with this fear
What am I leaving
When I'm done here
So if you're asking me
I want you to know
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Don't be afraid
I've taking my beating
I've shared what I've been
I'm strong on the surface
Not all the way through
I've never been perfect
But neither have you
So if you're asking me
I want you to know
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that ive done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well
Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that ive done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well
Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
I can't be who you are
-Better In Time-
It's been the longest winter without you
I didn't know where to turn to
See somehow I can't forget you
After all that we've been through
Going coming thought I heard a knock
Who's there no one
Thinking that I deserve it
Now I realise that I really didn't know
If you didn't notice you mean everything
Quickly I'm learning to love again
All I know is I'm gon' be ok
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too
It'll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to
It'll all get better in time
I couldn't turn on the TV
Without something there to remind me
Was it all that easy
To just put aside your feelings
If I'm dreaming don't wanna laugh
Hurt my feelings but that's the path
I believe in
And I know that time will heal it
If you didn't notice boy you meant everything
Quickly I'm learning to love again
All I know is I'm gon' be ok
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too
It'll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to
It'll all get better in time
Since there's no more you and me
It's time I let you go
So I can be free
And live my life should be
No matter how hard it is
I'll be fine without you
Yes I will
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too
It'll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to
It'll all get better in time
Figure it out.....
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Things That Make Us Happy
hey all
Throughout our entire lives we go through ups and downs and sometimes things like that can really bring all of us down or just destroy us until we completely lose ourselves. But thank goodness there are also some things that can actually help brighten up a sad and dark day. here are some of them....
Intelligence
Smarts have only a weak effect on happiness; being brainy may decrease satisfaction by raising your expectations and making you more aware of your shortcomings.
Religion
Surprisingly, churchgoers get only a small lift from the Lord. The cause: faith fosters both community ties and social networks, which are both known to make people happier.
Free Time
Well-spent leisure time can lead to great leaps in happiness: Activities that combine socializing and physical activity and require some moderate skills are the best (think salsa!). Most of us spend a lot of our leisure time watching TV, which can be relaxing; but we'd be happier if we just went bowling. Don't envy your laid-off friends; while the unemployed have more time, most have little active leisure, which is one of the reasons they're so unhappy.
Narcissism
High self-esteem protects against psychological suffering, and a little bit of narcissism is good for your mood: People with abundant self-love are less likely to be depressed, lonely or anxious.
Social Skills
Friendship is one of life's main joys. Due to novelty, spending time with friends lifts your mood more than spending time with family. Being cooperative and knowing how to chat up the opposite sex are also associated with happiness.
Sense of Humor
Not taking things so seriously can bring hope and happiness. People with a hopeful outlook tend to also be good at laughing.
Volunteering
In one study, volunteer and charity work generated more joy than anything except dancing. The sense of accomplishment, the social connection and the chance to do something meaningful are what make it so much fun.
Beauty
People like pretty. Good looks help your popularity and, by extension, your career; both boost mood. But pulchritude on its own doesn't do much good.
Money
If you're poor, money does make a difference. But above a threshold of about $40,000 a year, more won't make you happier. Comparisons, though, influence your state of mind: No matter how much or how little you make, doing better than your neighbor will make you feel better.
Education
In the 1950s, book learning brought happiness, but a college education no longer lifts well-being on its own. Education opens the door to a better career, but it also fosters higher expectations that may be disappointed.
Youth
Young people are more aware of bad news and negative emotions than are the elderly. Aging seems to bias us toward the positive, despite more fragile health and finances; that may be because we've come closer to reaching our goals.
I wonder if they work hehe x) i guess i should try giving them a shot. it wouldn't hurt after all :)
Throughout our entire lives we go through ups and downs and sometimes things like that can really bring all of us down or just destroy us until we completely lose ourselves. But thank goodness there are also some things that can actually help brighten up a sad and dark day. here are some of them....
Intelligence
Smarts have only a weak effect on happiness; being brainy may decrease satisfaction by raising your expectations and making you more aware of your shortcomings.
Religion
Surprisingly, churchgoers get only a small lift from the Lord. The cause: faith fosters both community ties and social networks, which are both known to make people happier.
Free Time
Well-spent leisure time can lead to great leaps in happiness: Activities that combine socializing and physical activity and require some moderate skills are the best (think salsa!). Most of us spend a lot of our leisure time watching TV, which can be relaxing; but we'd be happier if we just went bowling. Don't envy your laid-off friends; while the unemployed have more time, most have little active leisure, which is one of the reasons they're so unhappy.
Narcissism
High self-esteem protects against psychological suffering, and a little bit of narcissism is good for your mood: People with abundant self-love are less likely to be depressed, lonely or anxious.
Social Skills
Friendship is one of life's main joys. Due to novelty, spending time with friends lifts your mood more than spending time with family. Being cooperative and knowing how to chat up the opposite sex are also associated with happiness.
Sense of Humor
Not taking things so seriously can bring hope and happiness. People with a hopeful outlook tend to also be good at laughing.
Volunteering
In one study, volunteer and charity work generated more joy than anything except dancing. The sense of accomplishment, the social connection and the chance to do something meaningful are what make it so much fun.
Beauty
People like pretty. Good looks help your popularity and, by extension, your career; both boost mood. But pulchritude on its own doesn't do much good.
Money
If you're poor, money does make a difference. But above a threshold of about $40,000 a year, more won't make you happier. Comparisons, though, influence your state of mind: No matter how much or how little you make, doing better than your neighbor will make you feel better.
Education
In the 1950s, book learning brought happiness, but a college education no longer lifts well-being on its own. Education opens the door to a better career, but it also fosters higher expectations that may be disappointed.
Youth
Young people are more aware of bad news and negative emotions than are the elderly. Aging seems to bias us toward the positive, despite more fragile health and finances; that may be because we've come closer to reaching our goals.
I wonder if they work hehe x) i guess i should try giving them a shot. it wouldn't hurt after all :)
When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies
When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies
When I grow up
Be on TV
People know me
Be on magazines
When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
when I step out on the scene
its a song thats stuck in my head hehe x) until next time
ciao
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Those good old days
hey all
I realised today how much time can really pass someone in their lifetime. in a blink of the eye i'm already in college in a new chapter of my life. its been one heck of a ride. one ride that had its up and down but it was one amazing ride. one that i wouldn't mind having to do all over again with everything in it. Life is amazing. all though it may be hard and life will punch you right in the face it is still amazing. i have met so many amazing people in my life all whom who have thought me many lessons all which i still remember till today and to them i will always owe my gratitude.
I realised today how much time can really pass someone in their lifetime. in a blink of the eye i'm already in college in a new chapter of my life. its been one heck of a ride. one ride that had its up and down but it was one amazing ride. one that i wouldn't mind having to do all over again with everything in it. Life is amazing. all though it may be hard and life will punch you right in the face it is still amazing. i have met so many amazing people in my life all whom who have thought me many lessons all which i still remember till today and to them i will always owe my gratitude.
i believe that
when life gives you lemons
you shouldn't make lemonade
you should throw a durian back at it
i'm going to be 18 in august and university applications will be open and soon i'll be leaving kl to the land down under and will be all on my own. i won't have my comfort zone or my sisters or my parents to back me up anymore. its scary. when i think about it i feel like a lil kid lost in the busy streets of new york. But yet the thought of leaving the country to begin another chapter in my life is exciting. i'll feel lost and yes i'll stumble on some stones along the way but hey my mother built me strong. those of you who know me will know how strong i really am'i.
i'll miss everything here the most will probably be my loved ones. all those memories... sighs... but sooner or later the day will come but who knows maybe someday we'll all get another shot...
you should throw a durian back at it
i'm going to be 18 in august and university applications will be open and soon i'll be leaving kl to the land down under and will be all on my own. i won't have my comfort zone or my sisters or my parents to back me up anymore. its scary. when i think about it i feel like a lil kid lost in the busy streets of new york. But yet the thought of leaving the country to begin another chapter in my life is exciting. i'll feel lost and yes i'll stumble on some stones along the way but hey my mother built me strong. those of you who know me will know how strong i really am'i.
i'll miss everything here the most will probably be my loved ones. all those memories... sighs... but sooner or later the day will come but who knows maybe someday we'll all get another shot...
at yl's baptism
the hair and make up sessions that i have to go through
to look nice when i perform ... and all the practising times to just get everything perfect...
My 17th birthday. special thanks to the organizing community last year.
i had an amazing time
Graduation
Choir competition and the ugly uniforms
Sports day all that running around
see i told you i'm not heavy
My classmates and i in sunway
at mei yin's birthday
i couldn't find any of my performance pics for mlm bakat or my cheer pics maybe some other time x)
ciao
-natalie-
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
July
Hello all
its a new month hence i decided to change my blog layout :) ... White roses ~~~ hehe so how do you all like it ? hope you all do... i wanted to make it all emo but sister lw said nonono hehe oh well anyways i hope you guys like it . Its so pleasant looking lolz... anyways i want to introduce you to a little person in my life x)
Its my little niece hehe shes so cute right ? i get a smile on my face everytime i see her. She's currently in london right now with her two parents whom both are doctors. i hope she comes to KL soon so that i can play with her hehe x)
Anyways here's a little quiz for you all
answer them honestly don't peak at the answer x)
Imagine yourself at home and your talking to your boyfriend or girlfriend on the phone. out of the blue you decided to go over to your loved one's house to spend some quality time with them. So you tell your mum that your leaving and you step out of the house and then you realise there are two ways to get to your loved one's crib Which one would you take?
a. the way that is short so that you can reach your loved one's house faster
b. the way that is long but has a mazing scenery
while walking on the road which you have decided on , you stumble on 2 bushes of roses. ONe bush has white roses while the other has red ones. so, you decided to take a 100 roses for him/her . how many red and white roses do you take ? or do you take all white? or maybe all red ?
After taking the flowers u finally reached the house of your loved one. You guys spend time together and have loads of fun and all . And then it was time for you to leave. like before you had two ways to go home . do you
a. take the short way home so that u can reach your home faster
b. do you take the long winding road with amazing scenery
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So what do your answers mean ?
for the first one.
if you chose the short road it means that you fall in love very easily.
if you choose the long road it means that it takes a long time for you to fall in love
for the second one
red roses represent that you like to receive things from other people
white roses mean that you like to give things to people
so if you chose 50 red and 50 white it means that you like to give and receive at the same time.
for the third one
if you choose the short one it means that you fall out of love easily so if your relationship happens to turn sour you'll probably be back on your own two feet again really soon.
if you choose the long road it means that you take a long time to fall out of love and get over someone if the relationship ends.
Share your answers ;)
-natalie-
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