Parents

As a teenager, the two people of utmost importance in my life are obviously my parents. Honestly, I have the best parents in the universe. Okay, fine, a hyperbole, but you get the idea. They are wonderful. We do have rows at times and we don't express our love to each other - typical Asian families, but we love each other dearly.
Ever since I was small, people kept asking me who I liked better, Mom or Dad. I always responded with a friendly smile: both. The truth is, I like my dad better. It is only to be expected, since he is the one that buys my ice cream, gives me big fat panda for present, and lets me watch the telly. My mom, on the other hand, yells at me when I doodle on the wall, farts, and gives me math books to read. In comparison my dad seems lovelier, don't you think? However, as I grew older, I honestly love them both equally. My mum isn't a soft person. She doesn't express her feelings, has a weird sense of humour, and doesn't get teary. She can be very volatile, and she doesn't have a very good temper. I love her nonetheless. She supports this family - the so-called backbone. She wants the best for me and she understands the importance of equality. She listens to my spazzing even when she is occupied and she respects my individualism. Really, I can't expect much more from a mum. She doesn't try to mould me into someone I'm not. I am very grateful about that. She is very kind at heart and she keeps her own morals. She is a person of principle, and I admire that.
My dad is a very interesting person. He isn't shy, no, not at all. He dislikes social interactions, but he does have very good friends. His oldest dream is to get a piece of land and become a farmer. The truth is, I agree with him whole-heartedly. He longs for serene life and a quiet end; I understand. He has a passion for mechanics and electronics. He seems to be the Superman in the household; "Dad, the lamp is broken", "Dad, there's something wrong with the fridge." He gives me security that no one has ever shown and I doubt anyone ever will. I always tell my friends how I wish my future husband can be exactly like my dad: responsible, loving, no ambition, and a lovely sense of humour. My dad and I have so many things in common. We enjoy the same sports, the same kind of books. We both like to sleep, which is very much despised by my mom, and we both have a huge appetite. He is awesome in every way.
I thank God everyday for this wonderful family he has given me. I wish my future family, if there is to be one, could be anywhere close to this fabulous. Despite my great childhood experiences and a very happy family, I don't have a strong desire to have a family of my own. Frankly, I don't understand how people can interact with each other on such an intimate level. I admire the love my parents has between them, but I don't think I will achieve that. I don't understand how two strangers can meet and just hit off, then spend the entirety of their lives together. I am never a romantic at heart, I don't think I will ever understand.

温暖的下午

老师最近刚刚罢工，所以偷得三天时光。挥霍了这个周末，不过又要开始学习了~。外面阳光明媚，慵懒的气氛，缓慢的音乐，突然感觉心情很好=）。老爸正在沙发上睡觉。他最近也的确很忙。今早帮一个同学复习化学，憋了一肚子气因为怎么教也不会，可又不能发火因为不是她的错。现在那种烦躁仿佛蒸发了一样，有一种很满足的感觉。大好时光，要好好享受 ^^. 再过几年，我与周边人都不再年轻，我们将会无比想念这段时间，你，我，她，还有她，好朋友，同学，甚至家人。希望我们一切安好，平安。

one of my many snap shots of happiness

For CAS of IB, I was going to do a hot yoga program for a month and fill in my forms for the action requirements. The offer ends on Feburary 29th, which, unfortunately, is today. I rushed home, blaming myself for procrastinating on so many small things. I printed off a waiver form and waited for my parents to come home, and hoped the centre doesnt close off so early.
Just a few minutes earlier, i phoned the centre asking about their hours of operation. Apparently the offer has been extended to an ongoing promotion. =)
Now i'm just happy about not having to rush to the centre in pitch darkness and rushing back to study for my physics quiz tomorrow.
As I grow older, I realize how many deadlines there are in life, and the consequences if one of them is not met. One of such is my EE proposal due this Friday, I still have to come up with a decent topic. The pressure they bring upon is annoying, but they are necessary to keep our lives in order...i guess? I often think back to my childhood, when there is no deadline, or there isnt much of a consequence if one is missed. People tend to be more generous with children. Unfortunate how we never realize that fact until its too late - we have all grown up.
If I can have my life from start to finish again, I would play all I could for the first few years of my life, and I won't have a care in the world. Childhood is too precious to be wasted in doors and buried under responsibilities like the adulthood. Rather, it should be spent frolicking around under the sun, sleeping in until 11am. I regret how I spent all my time doing the tedious homework my teachers gave me, even though parents emphasis on the importance of them. As I look back, i realize how enjoying life is so much more important than looking ahead and planning ahead during childhood. I miss those good times =)

first random post under a random blog =)

来加拿大6年了，其实还真满想念中国的。六年没有跟家人一起团团圆圆的过年了。小时候，过年时都是一大家子人，非常热闹，非常温馨。而这六年都是我与父母安静的过年。落差大的有一点难接受。习惯了有我姑姑们的调戏，有我爱耍酷的堂哥，有我爱美的堂姐，和我不善于表达但很慈祥的奶奶。
不过加拿大也不错。学校里有很多亲近的朋友与一些熟悉的老师。我的中文老师很随意，上课都是按着性子来。时不时开开我们的玩笑，娱乐娱乐。化学老师胖胖的。上课时有点严肃，下课后很爱卖萌。数学老师心肠非常软。虽然有口音，不过很尽责。心理课老师有点神经质。非常的聪明，反应非常快，但是很死板。她把老师和学生的关系看成一种责任，而不是两个相等的人类的关系。
我的英语老师有很精彩的过去，不过个性稍稍无趣。她对白人很偏心，不过英语从来都不是我的重点，所以我也不太上心。物理课很轻松。老师有点懒散，无组织无纪律。偶尔刁难一下他也很有趣。生物老师很亲民，不过没有多少责任心。TOK老师很聪明，不过有点小固执。很会动用语言来打动人心。责任心倒有。
再聊聊我的朋友吧。我这人有点小偏心，所以当然会美化她们一下~
最好的朋友是一个广东女孩。她心思有点重，不过心底很好，而且我们俩一向不错。她很讲究礼尚往来，把人情债算得很清楚。一个大连女孩也是我很好的朋友。她有点小文艺，有点细腻，但是很聪明。喜欢展现自己，但是又懂得谦虚。
谈谈我的初恋吧。好啦，是我在加拿大的初恋。他。。。是一个有点小帅气的男生。周围没几个人知道我还喜欢他。也对，算上今年都快4年了。我当时也没想到这种心情会一直留下来。藕断丝连，剪也剪不断。仔细想的话，其实我可以看出来为什么我会喜欢他。我一向喜欢较稳重的男生，他有点小成熟。他也很用功。不过，看得出来他只喜欢漂亮的女生。很可惜我不属于那个范围。这个也谈不上初恋。只不过是见不得光的暗恋罢了。
最后说说我自己吧。我有点小害羞，有点小成熟。喜欢看书，懒懒散散。在外像好人，在家不是人。没什么野心，没什么上进心。有点小花痴。心底还算善良。素食者，基督徒。
先说到这里了。要读书了。。。