Bullied

I believe that everyone has some experience of being bullied when they were young. Young and childish, kids will tend to be ‘not-so-nice’ to their peers. Have you ever been in a situation where your friend gave you an ultimatum; either to be friends with him/her or the ‘other person’ just simply because he/she didn’t like the ‘other person’ ? Childish – hor? This was the time you learn about friendship, managing it and how you want your circle of friends to be. This was also a crucial time where you developed some characteristics regarding relationships. For example, being submissive to your friends’ demands because you wanted to blend in or were you a person who would not feel obligated to do whatever your friends do? As for me, I feel blessed to have met some wonderful people where beautiful friendships were built along the way.

But, I remember an incident where I was bullied. I wouldn’t feel so strongly about the incident if the proprietor wasn’t a person whom I consider my ‘good friend’. We hung out together a lot and saw each other almost every day. After that day, the little Eunice wasn’t so naive anymore. My so-call friend taught me a lesson: not everyone is nice and honest. However, thanks to that incident, I also learned something good. I learned to cherish nice people, and to treasure friendship, simply because it is hard to find friends who genuinely care about you.

I was in my primary 2 or 3. During that time, a mobile library will come to our school where students can read and borrow books. Mobile library is usually a van which carries children books and it go from place to place to provide its service. I really loved to read when I was younger. Little Eunice loved to experience the magic and the fantasies when she read those books. Little Eunice absolutely loved Enid Blyton! So, Little Eunice was very excited when she knew that a mobile library is coming to her school for the first time! Little Eunice bought a card which was needed in order to borrow books. The card cost $0.50. It was a lot of money for Little Eunice at that time, since her favourite karipap only cost RM 0.10. Ya, cheap food. Those were the days. =). So everyone queued to get into the van. Then Little Eunice noticed, “aiks, how come the card of the person in front of me has a cop on it? Mine dun have”. So she asked a peer behind her about the stamp. Then Little Eunice heard “Shh“. Little Eunice looked around and it was from her ‘good friend’ . Her peers avoided having eye-contact with her. “Wah, I didn’t know she is so influential”. Little Eunice felt bad, but she really really wanted to get on the library, so she gingerly asked another person. Once again, all Little Eunice got was an empty silence. Tears started pouring from her eyes. Little Eunice threw the card away, feeling upset, disappointed and heartbroken. As for Little Eunice’s ‘good friend’, she treated her just as a ‘friend’ from that time onwards. They are okay with each other, just as normal friends.

Professor Randy Pausch: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

I was browsing my mailing list yesterday and being an alumni from CMU, the email entitled ‘CMU Professor’s Last Lecture!’ surely caught my attention. The email contains a link to Professor Randy Pausch’s lecture “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” delivered on September 18, 2007.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5700431505846055184&q=randy+pausch&total=19&start=10&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=6

I was not never taught by him nor seen him personally, but nevertheless, I was inspired and motivated by his speech. After listening to his speech, I was spurned to work harder, achieve more, enjoy life and lead a fulfilling life. I looked back on how I have lived my life and what more that can be done. Professor Pausch has achieved alot and helped others along the way, realizing their dreams.

Some of the quotes which I find very meaningful include

‘enabling dreams of others are more fun’

‘when you are screwing up and nobody say anything to you anymore, that means they gave up’

‘experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted’

Professor Randy Pausch’s speech really made an impact in my life and I am sure to others too.

My first ‘BUILD-A-BEAR’ Bear!

I introduce you Pinky my FIRST ‘Build-A-Bear’ ! Yee Lin is truly a gem. She really can make me feel like a small kid grinning from ear to ear. She knows I would be on cloud nine if I were to receive a bear from ‘Build-A-Bear’. I didn’t even need to ask for it. =) It isn’t just any other ordinary bear you can buy ready-made from any departmental store. Each bear is UNIQUE and PERSONALIZED! The are a wide selection of ‘body’, clothing and accessories to choose from! I took so long to chose an outfit for a bear which I bought for my friend last time. You are simply spoilt with choice! You can even record a PERSONALIZED audio message to be put in the bear!

P/S: For guys out there, I am sure your gf will like to receive something like this no matter how old they are =P

Pinky’s bear house

Pinky even comes with a birth cert!

Pinky dearest =)

I love Pinky so much that I color her house. Not finished yet lah.

Thanks, Yee Lin. =)