Menschen aus der Welt weinen, weil sie sehr traurig sind. MJ hat eine speziale Rolle in ihren Leben gespielt. Sie mögen MJ sehr, nicht nur seine Musik. Ich weiss nicht so viel über MJ, nur seine Lied „We are the World“. Wenn ich das Lied höre, bin ich immer zu Tränen gerührt. Der Liedtext ist sehr sinnvoll.
Mit seiner Musik kann MJ die Gefangene in die Filippinen Kontakt gemacht. Heute sind die Gefangene nicht mehr die Verbrecher, sondern normalen Menschen, die Musik und Liebe in ihren Leben haben.
Das scheint echt die Kraft der Musik eines Sternes.
Menschen aus der Welt weinen, weil sie sehr traurig sind. MJ hat eine speziale Rolle in ihren Leben gespielt. Sie mögen MJ sehr, nicht nur seine Musik. Ich weiss nicht so viel über MJ, nur seine Lied „We are the World“. Wenn ich das Lied höre, bin ich immer zu Tränen gerührt. Der Liedtext ist sehr sinnvoll.
Mit seiner Musik kann MJ die Gefangene in die Filippinen Kontakt gemacht. Heute sind die Gefangene nicht mehr die Verbrecher, sondern normalen Menschen, die Musik und Liebe in ihren Leben haben.
Das scheint echt die Kraft der Musik eines Sternes.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Ohne Anstrengung sondern mit der Sonne und der Welle
Ich war in bali. Es gibt 2 große Schwimmbad und ein Jacuzzi Schimmbad im Hotel. Jeden Tag haben wir neben dem Schwimmbad gefrühstuckt. Als wir gefrühstuckt hätten, haben drei Musiker Balinesische Musik neben dem Schwimmbad gespielt. Das ist wunderbar!! Essen und Musik mit den Welle, Sonne und der frischen Brise. Die Kellner und Kellnerinnen sind immer sehr höflich und behutsam. Der Lebenstil ist sehr ruhig und langsam, ohne die Anstrengung.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Doin Doin - Ein Geschenk
Das hier ist Doin Doin. Er ist ein Geschenk von Matt an unserem Hochzeitstag. Er ist ein Kaninchen. Ich liebe Kaninchen. Ich finde sie sehr behutsam und verehrungswürdig. Ich habe einen Wunsch. In der Zukunft will ich ein Haus besitzen. In dem Garten habe ich ein paar Kaninchen. Im Sommer kann ich in dem Garten Tee trinken, ein Buch lesen, Kuchen essen und mit meiner behutsamen Kaninchen spielen. Das ist Wunderbar!!!!!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Lernen
Ich war in Bali. Am Freitag bin ich nur im Hotel geblieben. Ich habe im Schwimmbad geschwommen und mich bei dem Schwimmbad gesonnt. Das Wetter war gut. Es gabt nicht nur die Sonne, sondern auch die Wind. In der nahe von mir waren ein Mann und sein Sohn. Sein Sohn ist etwa drei oder view Jahre alt. Der Mann hat versucht, sein Sohn schwimmen zu lehren. Er hat alles langsam und einfach zu seinem Sohn erklärt, wir man schwimmt kann.
Ich dachte an die Schüler hier. Sie müssen schnell viel lernen, ohne viel Hilfe von ihren Eltern. Deswegen haben die Schüler eine schlechte Einstellung zu lernen. Die Eltern der Schüler wissen am meistens auch nicht, wie sie ihre Kinder großziehen sollen. Sie drucken sich vor der Verantwortung mit Ausreden wie mangelhafte Zeit, oder das Unwissen. Das ärgert mich sehr. Wenn man keine Verantwortung nimmt, dann soll er/sie kein Kinder haben.
Ich dachte an die Schüler hier. Sie müssen schnell viel lernen, ohne viel Hilfe von ihren Eltern. Deswegen haben die Schüler eine schlechte Einstellung zu lernen. Die Eltern der Schüler wissen am meistens auch nicht, wie sie ihre Kinder großziehen sollen. Sie drucken sich vor der Verantwortung mit Ausreden wie mangelhafte Zeit, oder das Unwissen. Das ärgert mich sehr. Wenn man keine Verantwortung nimmt, dann soll er/sie kein Kinder haben.
I am still alive!!!
Yeah.....this thought was in my mind after the surfing experience in Bali. The thrill and excitment of the waves washing me to shore so many times kinda woke me up and brought me out of the rut which I had been in for the past so many months. The obsession with etiquette, social behaviour, results and achievement was pushing me into a corner. I had overlooked the fact that I am blessed with so many things in life. All I needed was a change in the lens through which i viewed the world and things happening around me.
When I was in Bali, I saw many things which are considered less privileged as compared to the place where I am currently living in. There was environmental pollution all around. People did not enjoy high-class cuisines or live in luxury housing. It was only the simplicity of being in one and harmony with the sea, sand and sun. It was only the simplicity of showing their gratitude and appreciation of the elements which keep them safe on the island of Bali through simply offerings made out of the leaves and flowers which are found in abundance in their natural environment.
Their humility towards one another brought about this atmosphere of serenity in which feelings such as anger and impatience never seem to exist at all. I noticed the transition and change in me. From a grumpy and discriminating person, I had simply become another person who was at peace with all around. I felt happy and relaxed and thankful.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Philippe Petit
Gestern hatte ich mit Matt „Man on Wire“ in Kino gesehen. Es ist ein französisches Film über einen Mann, der Phillippe Petit heißt. Er war und ist noch ein Hochseilartist. 1974 ist er auf dem Hochseil zwischen den Türme des World Trade Centres in die USA übergeführt. Phllippe ist auf dem Hochseil acht Male zwischen die Twin Towers in einer Stunde übergeführt. Wahrend dieser Zeit hat er auf dem Hochseil gesessen, sich auf dem Hochseil hingelegt, kniete sich hink, und mit der Möwe gesprochen.
Phillipe war 417 m hoch auf dem Hochseil in der Luft ohne Sicherheitsvorrichtung oder Schutzanzug. Die Strecke zwischen die zwei Türme ist 43 m weit.
Nach diesem Akt wurde Phillippe festgenommen. Aufgrund seiner Bericherstattung in der Median und der weltweiten Anerkennung seiner Leistung wurde Phillipe frei gelassen. Später bekam er auch eine Dauerkarte dür die Aussichtsplattform des World Trade Centres . Unglaublich!!
Bis zu dieser Punkt fand ich Philippe einen interessanten Mann. Wegen seiner Leidenschaft für seine Fähigkeit und Abendteuer hat er den gefährlichen Akt sechs Jahrelang geplant. Ich ziehe den Hut vor ihm, weil er den Mut gefunden hat, seine Leidenschaft im Leben zu erreichen.
Phillipe war 417 m hoch auf dem Hochseil in der Luft ohne Sicherheitsvorrichtung oder Schutzanzug. Die Strecke zwischen die zwei Türme ist 43 m weit.
Nach diesem Akt wurde Phillippe festgenommen. Aufgrund seiner Bericherstattung in der Median und der weltweiten Anerkennung seiner Leistung wurde Phillipe frei gelassen. Später bekam er auch eine Dauerkarte dür die Aussichtsplattform des World Trade Centres . Unglaublich!!
Bis zu dieser Punkt fand ich Philippe einen interessanten Mann. Wegen seiner Leidenschaft für seine Fähigkeit und Abendteuer hat er den gefährlichen Akt sechs Jahrelang geplant. Ich ziehe den Hut vor ihm, weil er den Mut gefunden hat, seine Leidenschaft im Leben zu erreichen.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
F4 - Emotions evoked during the drama
Yesterday, I managed to squeeze out some time to chill out in front of the TV. Most of the time, I would be reading, doing my assignments, marking etc. I simply put aside everything yesterday and declared it a 'holiday' for me. And the box was switched on. I enjoyed the 1.5 h of drama although I had watched it many years before (the Taiwanese version). The scene of a handsome guy coming to the aid of a girl at that critical moment really touched me. I have always longed for a Prince Charming, someone who would come to my aid and support me in times of need. Of course, I have found one. That moment of security and care and love is simply so sweet that I was in a daze for a while. I escaped into a world of fantasy and perfection during those moments.
If that scene had been accompanied with soothing music, it would simply be perfect. Comparing the Taiwanese and Korean version of that scene, I still prefer the Taiwanese version. Hmmmmm....... the screening of this particular drama really is timely considering the fact that I won't have the time to enjoy it during term time.
If that scene had been accompanied with soothing music, it would simply be perfect. Comparing the Taiwanese and Korean version of that scene, I still prefer the Taiwanese version. Hmmmmm....... the screening of this particular drama really is timely considering the fact that I won't have the time to enjoy it during term time.
Saint Raphael
Besides Raphael, Michael and Gabriel are the only Archangels mentioned by name in the bible. Raphael's name means "God heals." This identity came about because of the biblical story which claims that he "healed" the earth when it was defiled by the sins of the fallen angels in the apocryphal book of Enoch.
Raphael is also identified as the angel who moved the waters of the healing sheep pool. He is also the patron of the blind, of happy meetings, of nurses, of physicians and of travelers. His feast day is celebrated on September 29th.
I chose 'Raphaellia' as my baptismal name because it means "God heals". Somehow, the idea of healing others came to my mind. My calling is to heal others and of course myself through the many different ways that God has planned for me. And I pray that God is making good use of my place on earth to provide healing to those who need it.
Raphael is also identified as the angel who moved the waters of the healing sheep pool. He is also the patron of the blind, of happy meetings, of nurses, of physicians and of travelers. His feast day is celebrated on September 29th.
I chose 'Raphaellia' as my baptismal name because it means "God heals". Somehow, the idea of healing others came to my mind. My calling is to heal others and of course myself through the many different ways that God has planned for me. And I pray that God is making good use of my place on earth to provide healing to those who need it.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Heute habe ich N getroffen. Wir haben zusammen im Restaurant im Flugehfen gegessen. Als ich im Flughafen war, habe ich viele Flugzeuge gesehen. Ich kann nur an Deutschland und Freiheit denken. Obwohl ich nicht in Deutschland geboren war, habe ich immer das Gefühl, dass ich nur zu Deutschland gehöre. Es klingt sehr komisch zu anderen.
Meine Freundin hat mir gefragt, was genau ist der Grund meines starken Gefühl. Ich kann sie nicht gut antworten. Es ist einfach ein starkes Gefühl, das ich in meinem Herz und Körper habe.
Wenn ich die Flugzeuge sehe, habe ich gewünscht, dass ich kann auch fliegen. Nach Deutschland, und Europa will ich fligen, um Freiheit und meinen Sinn im Leben zu finden.
Meine Freundin hat mir gefragt, was genau ist der Grund meines starken Gefühl. Ich kann sie nicht gut antworten. Es ist einfach ein starkes Gefühl, das ich in meinem Herz und Körper habe.
Wenn ich die Flugzeuge sehe, habe ich gewünscht, dass ich kann auch fliegen. Nach Deutschland, und Europa will ich fligen, um Freiheit und meinen Sinn im Leben zu finden.
Factors not within my control
Today, I met N for lunch/tea after the signing of the contract. We chatted and ultimately still touched on the issue of education. He mentioned his mentor and the role his mentor played. He also mentioned his primary school teacher and how she managed the class.
I shared about my current class of pupils. So far, I have often come to the conclusion that caregivers/parents/guardians play a very important role in the moulding and development of a child. Generally, we see two main groups of children in most places. One group of children have everything they want since birth. They are exposed to many different aspects of the world through the access to technology and transport. The other group is made up of children who are totally clueless as to what is going on around them. The things which preoccupy their minds would usually be play, sleep and fun. Nothing else really matters. They have limited or no access to the outside world and technology. All they know would be the school they attend and the home/homes in which they live in. They do not really know about the other groups of people living in another country.
As much as I wish to show them the world, time is limited. Exams and results still take priority. Character, world views etc do not really matter to them or their caregivers.
This really irks me. The world is so big and interesting. It is not only the school and home. Yet, caregivers often send out messages which do not encourage children to explore the world.
Well, you can say that it is the society and the cultural norms which cause caregivers to act the way they do now. From my perspective, that is not an excuse. It is up to one to move to read and learn and better themselves. Yet, many choose the easy way out of being passive. They probably think that as long as they have a stable job in a safe environment, everything will be ok. They have not considered the meaning of life perhaps. Or perhaps, their levels of risk tolerance is even lower than mine.
Dear Lord,
Please help me not to judge others. It is not right for me to impose my ideals and philosophy on them. Teach me to accept the diversity in the world. Please forgive me for the negative thoughts and the anger that I have inside me. Teach me to be patient. Teach me to be more tolerant.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen.
I shared about my current class of pupils. So far, I have often come to the conclusion that caregivers/parents/guardians play a very important role in the moulding and development of a child. Generally, we see two main groups of children in most places. One group of children have everything they want since birth. They are exposed to many different aspects of the world through the access to technology and transport. The other group is made up of children who are totally clueless as to what is going on around them. The things which preoccupy their minds would usually be play, sleep and fun. Nothing else really matters. They have limited or no access to the outside world and technology. All they know would be the school they attend and the home/homes in which they live in. They do not really know about the other groups of people living in another country.
As much as I wish to show them the world, time is limited. Exams and results still take priority. Character, world views etc do not really matter to them or their caregivers.
This really irks me. The world is so big and interesting. It is not only the school and home. Yet, caregivers often send out messages which do not encourage children to explore the world.
Well, you can say that it is the society and the cultural norms which cause caregivers to act the way they do now. From my perspective, that is not an excuse. It is up to one to move to read and learn and better themselves. Yet, many choose the easy way out of being passive. They probably think that as long as they have a stable job in a safe environment, everything will be ok. They have not considered the meaning of life perhaps. Or perhaps, their levels of risk tolerance is even lower than mine.
Dear Lord,
Please help me not to judge others. It is not right for me to impose my ideals and philosophy on them. Teach me to accept the diversity in the world. Please forgive me for the negative thoughts and the anger that I have inside me. Teach me to be patient. Teach me to be more tolerant.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Edith Piaf
Reminds me of the life story of Edith Piaf. How she fought against the turbulant times to pursue her passion. Of course, amidst those times, she fell at times. But I really admire her for giving all she has in her life's passion. And she takes pride in it. She has the courage to face the consequences of her choices, steadfast, never regretting.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Take these wings
The very first song which touched my heart when I sang it in San Franscico. It still tugs at my heart strings today. The melody is so nice. When a choir can sing this song in harmony, it simply melts a person's heart. I remember tears rolling down my face when I sang this with TP choir in US. God touched my heart the very first time then. And the Lord has led me back home again.
Deutschland!!! I miss you so much!!!
I cannot wait to get back to Germany. Perhaps it is the only place I feel at home. The gothic architecture of the buildings and churches, the cold winter air, the smell of bratwurst in the air, the presence of so many museums and books and history....oh!!!! And the availability of so many different kinds of delicious cakes!! Yummy!!
I really miss the time in Bonn. These photos really bring back some memories........
A breather
Finally, I can take some time off to recuperate and recharge. It seems so much better putting work aside for a while. My mind can focus on other things such as world issues, poverty, human relations, meaning of life etc.....
Yesterday, Daniel had his traditional wedding lunch. Well, if we look at the procedures etc, everything was kept simple. Hmm....what struck me was how out of place I felt. The faces were familiar, but everything else was alien, simply extremely alien. So alien that I wished I was not there at all. I looked at the people, I observed their behaviour. I just could not stand being near them. The moment they came near me, I wanted to rocket away immediately. There was no trust, only fear and disgust. Their eyes were like x-ray machines, constantly scanning and judging. I hate this feeling. Ever since the day I was born, I was being judged constantly, not appreciated. They passed judgements but never considered the emotions of the accused. They passed judgements, but never on themselves. I do not want to be associated with them. I do not want to have anything to do with those people. They make me feel insecure. Or, put it the other way, I have not been able to trust them all these years.
Over time, the wall has just grown thicker and thicker and the temperature has simply fallen way below freezing point.
I really have been born in the wrong place and wrong family. But I can choose the life that I want to lead and fight for my freedom. This I do every moment in my life, to the best of my ability.
Yesterday, Daniel had his traditional wedding lunch. Well, if we look at the procedures etc, everything was kept simple. Hmm....what struck me was how out of place I felt. The faces were familiar, but everything else was alien, simply extremely alien. So alien that I wished I was not there at all. I looked at the people, I observed their behaviour. I just could not stand being near them. The moment they came near me, I wanted to rocket away immediately. There was no trust, only fear and disgust. Their eyes were like x-ray machines, constantly scanning and judging. I hate this feeling. Ever since the day I was born, I was being judged constantly, not appreciated. They passed judgements but never considered the emotions of the accused. They passed judgements, but never on themselves. I do not want to be associated with them. I do not want to have anything to do with those people. They make me feel insecure. Or, put it the other way, I have not been able to trust them all these years.
Over time, the wall has just grown thicker and thicker and the temperature has simply fallen way below freezing point.
I really have been born in the wrong place and wrong family. But I can choose the life that I want to lead and fight for my freedom. This I do every moment in my life, to the best of my ability.
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