Melancholic

Feeling a lil tense right now. Was trying to sleep after the hectic week has come to an end but to no avail. Having too much of thoughts at once. First of all, losing confidence is a disaster for me. I can’t speak well, express well, do well either. It has become a major stopping for me to proceed my tasks. Confidence, c’mon, I need to rebuild you and be strong again!

Secondly, after helping out for the “aisha” today. My mind can’t stop flashing the moment of sadness that I might can’t feel for real by the flooded victims. I was in charged in socializing with the families in 2 tables. In my group, here come a big family of 6 with 4 small kids. They were sooooo sweet especially Randa who was just 2 years old just couldn’t stop smiling to me whenever I looked at her. I was deeply touched with how this family moving on since the disaster. They couldn’t go back to their home anymore as the house is sinking due to the soft wash-away soil during the flood. Other than that, they have to squeeze themselves living in someone’s house. After all, it was not convenient for them to stay at people house for a long time. Besides, the lovely mum was sick and was in waiting list for a surgery. One of their children was diagnosed with a kind of brain sickness. It made the children hyper always and couldn’t sit still. I could still recall the unique smell they have.

The more we talked about their condition, the parents were started to weep. I was dumbfounded. I was touched. I was helpless. The only thing I could do was to still calm. I missed the moment when the lil girl hugged me all in a sudden. She was tiny and shy. Her cute lil smile brighten my day. I miss her : (

There was another old couple kept thanking us profusely as they were touched by our kind hearts. While he was talking with me, I could sense that he was in melancholic. Instantly, his eyes have gone wet. I pat his shoulder, and smile, telling him everything would be fine in the end. Have faith even though the process of recovering might be slow.

I don’t know what else to say. Disasters could happen everywhere even though in a wealthy country. People could go from rich to poverty. It’s unpredictable. Yet, we still can save money bits by bits everyday. By accumulating it, who knows it might come to handy in the future.

Feelin refresh now. Hopefully I could meet them again during the performance day. signingoff~

Buddha Birth Day

Today is a rainy day. It makes me feel sleepy and lazier on the first day of Uni. *Yawn*

Last weekends, my friends and I volunteered to help out with Buddha Birth Day festival which was held at Southbank. Thanks to Eric, my housemate for helping us to register as a volunteer. Well, now only I realize how Buddhism all my housemates are which is a good thing!

We were in charged on selling candles offering and lanterns. Basically, all I did was making lanterns and promoting those stuffs.

Somehow on the 2nd night, the atmosphere has become like a wet market where I heard someone yelling out “1 dollar for 1 wish, bla bla bla”. LOL

“ 變臉" performance where the performers were came from Taiwan

Took a picture with the cute mascots.

It told us to think good thoughts, talk the right things, etc.

My housemate (leftmost) was quite funny and silly, don’t you think so? LOL

An artist dropped by sketching the GuanYin look. I was amazed by what he drew on them. It looked exactly the same.

I was trying to promote the candles offerings to the passerby

 

I like what he/she wrote

Last but not least, tadah! It’s May and I started wondering would I be able to complete all the tasks/events/homework on time? It would be a freaking busy month. Hopefully, I am able to succumb over the time and mental pressure. God bless! see ya

Being a Vegan is never a bad thing

Easter break is almost come to the end. Yet, never has sufficient time to rest well. Although has been enjoying my vacation at somewhere else for the past 5 days, it’s time to do some charity works. Kinda satisfied and happy though, because alas I was surrounded by the beauty of nature once again. Will elaborate more next time. Yeahh! Gonna visit nursing homes & volunteering at Buddha festival during this weekends.

Last Sunday, TzuChi Brisbane organized a 1 day camp for the kids. It was always my favorite task to be a photographer especially it involved CHILDREN. I enjoyed looking through the camera viewer to see the kids’ expressions and the interaction scenes between the kids and their parents. Somehow, it made me smile though I was kinda tired on that day.

 

 

I enjoyed observing this small girl and her grandpa. They looked sweet and kind hearted. It made me miss my grandpa too T_____T I hope I could spend more time with grandpa but he is in Msia, I am in Oz. We are far apart

 

 

 

Last but not least, why not try to eat less meat and eat more vegetable for the sake of your health and future? Never try never know! I have been a vegan for more than 4 months and I enjoy being a vegan despite receiving some public critics whenever I say I am a vegan. It doesn’t make me give up on what I believe, in contrary, it motivates me to share the benefits of being a vegan to friends and family. Sharing is caring, never keep good stuffs on your own. Do share the happiness around you

Update more next time. till here. have a great weekends!

Come and join the FUN ^^

Hey guys, this coming weekend we have two awesome events for all of you who are living/studying in Brisbane.

First of all, on 27th of August (Friday), there would be an education expo at Hilton Hotel, Brisbane from 12pm - 5pm. For those who are confused on what to study/where to study/which Uni to choose or those who want to apply for Summer internship under CPA, this is the golden opportunity for you to attain more information/to ask representatives from different Universities and of course CPA representative too.

Feel free to click at the poster picture to know more about the time of some beneficial talks too. Besides, we have prepared some exciting games and there are lots of freebies/movie tickets up to grab.

Click HERE to know more about the event & don't forget to invite your friends to come along.

p/s: Don't forget to admire the decorations around you at the venue on that day... because someone did spend quite some time to decorate ><

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This coming Sunday (29th August), Tzu Chi Brisbane will be organizing a Volunteer Day for everyone of you. First of all, we will be visiting and cheering old folks at Cooperoo Nursing Homes. Secondly, it's tree planting time! Yayy, this will make our earth greenier and healthier just because of your one small contribution. Last but not least, lunch will be provided to everyone who come on that day.

Don't hesitate anymore, just come and join the fun ^^

Click HERE to know more about the event, what to bring & of course don't forget to look at the lovely poster prepared by TzuChing. See you there :D

Children’s expressions

Argh… Having stomach pain again. I have to run to the toilet for several times and this distracted me from revising. So, blogging is the best solution xD

Last Sunday, I spent the whole day travelling 3 places. Every half a year, Tzu Chi will provide free dental clinic for refuges. The amount of them was far more than the previous years. Due to the limited dental seats in one place, 2 more private clinics have to be used for this function.

My task for the day was to capture the interactions, communications pics between the refuges and volunteers. Argh.. I don’t think I have completed the task properly as most of the pictures were out of the theme that I was suppose to capture. Sorry, I am too greedy in taking pictures. Have to learn to be more specific and firm. Peh, nice but not related pics must be deleted next time!!!!

I was really amazed with the way Tzu Chi volunteers organize the function. Everything went smoothly, well-prepared and systematic. For example, for my task, seniors will send a mail notification before the day to sort of briefing us about what were the main areas I have to take into consideration or capture. Everything has been explained in details =)   

I did learn alot of things since I started to join Tzu Chi this year. Everything starts from 缘分 and I will try my best to dedicate more to the society. Besides, helping ppl is my dream since I was young. I love what I am doing right now with no regrets at all =D

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Another purpose for me to blog this post is to write what I think for the time being.

I just want to say…

 

I like children alot.

Whenever I look at them, I feel really happy.

I always wanting to play with them or cheer them up when they are crying.

They are really innocent and fragile.

Looking at their bright smiles can really make my days xD

 

Below are some of the pictures that I have taken for the day.

2 months old’s baby

Lovely girl with ear rings

Gotcha

Hey hey, that’s my doll

My camera and I were kept swinging with the girl when capturing this pic @.@

Lovely expression =)

Suddenly, few of them kept approaching me to take a picture of them. They did not hesitate to pose whatever posing they want. Lovely =)

 

I love this pic

They are twins =)

A simple wave means alot to me

Bye bye

被动

Monday blue once more, it’s the time for me to switch my weekends mood to study mode. Well, I have been sticking around with my hubby for the past 3 days continuously. Guess that I have plenty of practices and hopefully I could improve steadily every time.

After Ekka that day which was Sat, I woke up at 7a.m because my friends were going to have baptism as a Christian. So, I attended the event to give some supports to them.

Later that day, I went to TzuChi meeting place to attend another event as a photographer. It was a fundraising event and having some prayers for Typhoon disaster victims in Taiwan. Hopefully everything would back to normal soon. I would pray for you everyday.

Straight after the event, I rushed to QUT Kelvin Grove campus to attend "Kekasih Semalam” Theatre a.k.a Merdeka celebration. When I was looking at the slides about the culture, food, places, people and buildings of M’sia, I missed home and hopefully I would be at my own country at that moment.

I miss yumcha sessions with my family and friends…

I miss M’sia jungles and nature…

I miss speaking in rojak languages….

I miss teasing and hanging out with my buddies…

I miss everything and you…

 

Malay dance

Chinese dance

Indian dance

The brilliant director with all the performers and crews.

 

Left: Kelsey who was happened to be my senior in Chan Wa school – 04 badge & was previously pbsm club committee. A big thank you to her for helping my friends and I when we first arrived at the land of Oz.

 

Friends n me

 

Early morning on this good Sunday, I went to nursing home as a photographer as well. I was no longer feeling scared or weird about them. Looking at their happy faces especially zooming in by using my lens could really made me feel happy. Their expressions were so different when we were singing and dancing together. I felt touched whenever people were caring and bringing joy to others.

 

Cute cute Sabrina

We went back to TzuChi shelter to have lunch.

The dishes were awesomely delicious. Thx

 

Having some games to entertain everyone

After that, it was the time for us to do some recycling job. We have to classify each disposable item into recyclable or non-recyclable categories.

Group pic but I was not in there. huhu…

The shadow was killing me as I couldn’t adjust my camera setting to accommodate with the situation. Frank senior used 2 flashes when taking the group picture and the result was awesomely nice and clear.

Monday blue-ing. Jia you

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