After a long time…

Posted on May 30th, 2009 in Thoughts by yeehan

This is the longest time since I last posted an entry. Well, I finally had a little time to pen down my thoughts and the things that I’m going through now:
Sometimes you thought that you may have the time, but you are still being occupied by a lot of other matters that came along. Sometimes you thought that things may happen the way that you predicted, but it turned out the other way round, not so favorable. Sometimes you thought that it may not happen in the past, but it seems to be happening now.

I took a special semester module currently and it was a two-week program. The past one week has been kinda hectic because it is usually a one semester (17 week), being crammed into just two. I have lessons everyday starting from about 9am. I do kinda like this setting though. There were 12 students from the States (6 from BYU and 6 from PSU) who joined the 18 of us. And two of the lecturers flew in to teach the course. So this is kinda very interesting, just like how it was like when I was taking some classes at Stanford. Those great moments. ~

I’ll be having my ‘mid-semester break’ this weekend. However, tomorrow night, I’ll be doing a run when most people are fast asleep. I’ve never trained this time so I guess my timing will be real bad (if I can ever complete the 42.195km). And hopefully I do not collapse half way. @-@ Wish me luck! ;) I’ll let you know if I get the finisher’s medal cor.


From Random Shots

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Busy bee

Posted on March 31st, 2009 in Thoughts by yeehan

I’ve been neglecting this blog. Last year, I still had the time to write a few posts every month. But now, I’ve buried myself deep in the never-ending piles of work. I should really start keeping a distance away from other stuff and focus on what is more important now- my studies. I miss the road trips that I had. And I still have a lot of adventure stories to share. Drove from Grand Canyon to Death Valley, snow-hiked at Crater Lake, snow-boarded down double black at Kirkwood, sea-hiked along Point Lobos, hiked in the Kings Canyon, explored the Giant Sequoia Trees, breakfast at Sausalito and many more.

I’m not sure when I will have the time to write but I’ll keep the pictures as my reminder for now. On a side note, soon, McDonald’s will open 24 hours on campus. Seems like I’m endorsing McD with the photo below. Yes, I will based on how McD is portrayed in this photo. Simply love the angle of the shot.

Happy Birthday, P!

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We only live once

Posted on March 18th, 2009 in Thoughts by yeehan

I was reading a post by my good friend, Zwee on his post on Spread e Love. It struck me deep and made me put on my thinking cap again. Life is so fragile and sometimes we just take things for granted. We’ve been totally immersed in our daily routines without realizing our lives past by just like that. Drowning in the rat race yet again. But then again, what Zwee mentioned was true. People do make mistakes and sometimes those mistakes are too embarrassing to share but I shouldn’t regret what I have done. I still remember a quote from the Sports Awards Dinner three years ago: “I race with a philosophy not to regret what I do, meaning, not to cross the finishing line and think I could have done better.”

Below is an excerpt from his post:

“A couple of weeks ago, a perfectly healthy friend was diagnosed with blood cancer. It scares me.

I’m scare i’m unable to do all the things I want to do. Life is unpredictable and fragile. “Live everyday as if it is your last.” It seems so cliche, but it speaks so much truth. Most unfortunately, this is so often forgotten as we slip into our daily routines, watching our lives past us by.

I love the feeling of being inspired, waking up and looking forward to something every single morning. I enjoy doing new things and try stuff that will make my heart jump out. I make mistakes all the time, and at times these mistakes are so embarrassing I would be too ashamed to tell, but i’ve never regretted what I have done. Every experience is something I can look back to and say to myself, I’ve done it. Good or bad. There will be stories and anecdotes to tell and teach the kids and grand kids. ”

We only live once, it’s time to get out, do something and live for something.”

Click here to read more.

Thanks for reminding! Keep running!

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Happy Chinese New Year

Posted on January 26th, 2009 in Announcement by yeehan

It’s the time of the year again. The rat leaves and here comes the mighty Ox. I would like to wish all a Happy Chinese New Year. Have a blessing year ahead and may the year of the Ox brings great fortunes and happiness

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Alcatraz Island Beau Part 4

Posted on January 18th, 2009 in Uncategorized by yeehan

Part 4 of the Alcatraz Pictures Series will bring you to the view inside the prison. This place was a prison until 1963. To show you how a typical prison cell is like, they decorated the place with stuff that were used last time.

When a prisoner stepped into the place, this is where it all started. They will collect their clothes and accessories after being stripped naked and washed.

Here’s another view:

And another. Looks pretty neat for a start

When you enter the main chamber, there are three stories in total to house the prisoners. I wasn’t sure of the capacity of this prison.

Here is a view of a prison cell. Alcatraz prison is famous for notorious criminals so each prisoner will get their private cell. In each cell, there is a wooden bed with mattress, a table and chair, some shelves, a water basin and a toilet bowl.

Upclose view, you’ll find a survival guide book to Alcatraz prisons. (I’m just kidding) It’s actually a copy of the rules and regulations for reference.

And finally, here’s a cell of a prisoner who has stayed here long enough. Complete with drawings, musical instruments and warm clothings. This prisoner would have led quite a luxurious life on Alcatraz


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