This is a hokkien song which I find the lyrics very meaningful. It is usually sung by a Taiwanese Singer, Chen Lei. This video is a version of the original and the sound is tweaked to sound like Alvin & The Chipmunks.
Hua Hee Tio Ho (Being Happy will Suffice/高兴就好)
A rough translation of the song is as follows,
Life is such...
Not everyone understands...
Sometimes very particular...
Other times whatever...
While some people speaks nicely
There will be others who speak nastily
But if we dont take them too seriously
Life would be much more easy
One moment feels that car not big enough
One moment feels that house not spacious enough
One moment feels that dishes are not well cooked
One moment feels that your spouse is not attractive
When gotten big car, one fear it being stolen
When gotten big house, one realise the pain in keeping it clean
When gotten all the good food in the world, one is told that one has high blood pressure
When gotten a beautiful wife, one fear she will leave for someone better
Life is short...
Liken it to a game...
Sometimes you worry all day...
Sometimes you slack all the way...
If you ask me,
What treasure do I have with me..
I will tell you there is nothing...but contentment...that is bliss
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Camp Rainbow 2011
Initially when I received the invitation to volunteer my service, I hastily gave my commitment but I started to regret my decision afterwards. All the while I tried coming up with possible excuses to back out.
I was really glad I kept to my promise and gave my best effort for the camp. I am determined to volunteer my service again for Camp Rainbow 2012 if the opportunity arises.
The theme for the camp this year was "Camp Discovery". Not only was it meant for the kids to discover what they can do, it is also an opportunity for the volunteers to discover the strength and weakness within themselves.
I saw many familiar faces at the camp which not only brings a smile to me but is also one of the reason I am determined to serve again next year if the opportunity arises. These people reminds me that making a commitment is not a one time affair, once commited, it should be an on going process
During the camp I get to observe many instances of selfless contribution which really earned my utmost respect. Comparing to these selfless volunteers and caregivers, I realised how self centered I have been. From this camp, I am inspired to learn to think and act more for others and less for myself.
It is also from this camp that once again I get to witness the power of the collective effort. When a group of like minded individuals come togther for a common purpose, great things can be accomplished regardless of the number of obstacles ahead.
With this post, I would like to remind myself for as long as I can remember to, that one should live everyday with gratitude and contentment. The spirit of the selfless lives on forever...
I was really glad I kept to my promise and gave my best effort for the camp. I am determined to volunteer my service again for Camp Rainbow 2012 if the opportunity arises.
The theme for the camp this year was "Camp Discovery". Not only was it meant for the kids to discover what they can do, it is also an opportunity for the volunteers to discover the strength and weakness within themselves.
I saw many familiar faces at the camp which not only brings a smile to me but is also one of the reason I am determined to serve again next year if the opportunity arises. These people reminds me that making a commitment is not a one time affair, once commited, it should be an on going process
During the camp I get to observe many instances of selfless contribution which really earned my utmost respect. Comparing to these selfless volunteers and caregivers, I realised how self centered I have been. From this camp, I am inspired to learn to think and act more for others and less for myself.
It is also from this camp that once again I get to witness the power of the collective effort. When a group of like minded individuals come togther for a common purpose, great things can be accomplished regardless of the number of obstacles ahead.
With this post, I would like to remind myself for as long as I can remember to, that one should live everyday with gratitude and contentment. The spirit of the selfless lives on forever...
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