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    April 24

    無題

    有沒有試過想說話但口卻說不出一個字?
     
    有沒有試過感覺好像跌了落一個深淵,走不了出來,但沒有人知,又沒有人想或可以理。點算?繼續等,等自己有力時再走出來。
    唔係可以點?你估人人都可以這樣幸運,在你需要時扶你一把?
     
    有人說我是一個很堅強的人。是嗎? 還是他們想我是一個堅強的人呢?
    "其實我怕你總誇獎高估我堅忍,其實更怕你只懂得欣賞我品行;無人問我寂寞盡頭何處去養傷,原來是我的心境高到變為偶像."
     
    我覺得寫底和分享所思所想應該是好的,因為我唔知道我幾時唔可以再寫,唔可以再講。

    生活,就是為了好好生活


    每當我專注一個目標
    而全力以赴時,
    生活的節奏和韻律
    就開始紊亂;
    自我也變得模糊、疏離。

    而社會不就是如此地
    目標導向,
    來追求成功和卓越嗎?

    但究竟有多少目標,
    偉大到一個地步,
    得犧牲掉 ──
    生活本身的神聖性?

    生活不是為了一個目標,
    生活,就是為了
    好好生活。

    品嚐佳餚,泡杯好茶,
    讓音樂伴奏人生,
    暢快地運動,
    舒服沐浴、好夢入眠,
    鑑賞美景,品味藝術,
    享受閱讀,
    書寫心裡的感動。
    活在愛中,
    虔誠地禱告。

    這不是沒有目標,
    而是拒絕 ──
    為目標而生活。

    它將目標融化為生活。
    在享受與沉醉之際,
    不知不覺
    實現了目標。

    就像是老子的「無以為」 ──
    無所「為」而為。
    功成、事遂,
    我自然。
    March 10

    Peeping in...

    If it tastes like caviar, looks like caviar and feels like caviar, why do you keep telling me that's it's just "some plain roe"?  Well, I guess everyone can call it whatever it is.  Does that mean if we dump it right now, I'll be losing just "some plain roe", and you'd just lost some caviar...?
     
    Chicken first or egg first?  Both, because God created them at the same time.  Trust me, you'd want them both in order for you to keep having the chicken and the egg.
     
    I want a star on my hand... I want someone to give me a star on my hand...
    March 03

    Casper and dogs

    Casper is 7 years old now.  Yesterday was the first day he went to an off-leash park. 
     
    Casper has always been on leash when he went out, and I always thought that since he's not neutered, he'll definitely run away if I let him loose.  He is always so excited to see and greet dogs around the neighborhood, bark at the dogs walking by everyday, I thought off-leash park will be like heaven to him.  So yesterday when we went to the park, I took off the leash and then sat down, waiting for him to start roaming around, making friends and/or enemies with other dogs.
     
    To my surprise, he was so uneasy at the park, so anxious and scared.  He never left me further than a feet or so, and whereever I walked, he followed, even to the point where he jumped up and just sat down next to me on the bench for the most part.  Thinking
     
    I tried ignoring him, and pushing him out to play with other dogs.  When he didn't get my support or sympathy, he started looking around for other people (including strangers) to help him fend off other dogs.  I cannot believe it, especially when I saw him drooling so bad.  I don't remember how many pieces of paper towels I've used to wipe him, but he's still drooling non-stop.  SIGH!! Tongue out
     
    He did make some friends, of course, but those are all people, not dogs.  He was just interacting with humans mostly at the park, and tried to stay away from the dogs.  He was so relieved to see that we were finally planning to leave.  Although the first attempt was not successful, I think I will still bring him to the off-leash parks,  and hopefully the exposure will make him more comfortable around other dogs.  He IS a dog afterall...  Spring is approaching, a good time to go out more. 
     
    BTW, there were no pictures to show this time because I felt bad taking poor Casper pictures like that, although afterwards I did think that it wasn't a bad idea to capture those memories.  Oh well.... there's always the next time.  Muahahaha.....Wink
    April 07

    Song

    Music has always play a very important role in my life.   I saw the lyrics of this song (which I like a lot, btw)) on my friend's spaces today:
     
    曖昧
    只能陪你到這裡 畢竟有些事不可以
    超過了友情 還不到愛情
    遠方就要下雨的風景
    到底該不該哭泣 想太多是我還是你
    我很不服氣 也開始懷疑
    眼前的人 是不是同一個真實的你
    曖昧讓人受盡委屈
    找不到相愛的證據
    何時該前進 何時該放棄
    連擁抱都沒有勇氣
    曖昧讓人變得貪心
    直到等待失去意義
    無奈我和你 寫不出結局
    放遺憾的美麗 停在這裡
     
    This prompt me to put some of the lyrics that I like up here as well.  When I was listening to them at one point in my life, they touched me, some of them lasted until now....
    手望
    落葉上要寫字 願望是讓眼睛只看到善意
    我要我的天使同情我廝守一輩子
    花不開也看成奇蹟 枯乾的世界漫延
    不要問我那故事難過極了
    寂寞夜裡出現 是為著讓曙光消散了便算
    我已害怕光線 停留漆黑中等變酸
    天多灰也當是藍色 深居於新生樂園
    軀殼在這個世上零度裡探賞
    途中花瓣結霜 連手心都凍傷
    又再妄想 連呼吸都灼傷 求天賜我膽量
    若意識裡沒法看穿這個下場
    期望你空中拖著我歌唱
    手捉不到 在透明異國共舞
    寂寞夜裡出現 是為著讓曙光消散了便算
    我已害怕光線 停留漆黑中等變酸
    星星粉碎了留痕跡 一早知願望樹絕情
    不要亂碰那次傷口太深 越痛越要分心
    只可惜當回憶統統結霜 連真心都凍傷
    就怪我的求生聲音太響 難擁你到天上
    若有天你望見世間我已著涼
    原諒我不小心或太緊張
    屈膝禱告 為我們下世預告
    來生比你走得早 好想你擁抱
    落葉上再寫字 願望是共你於天國裡遇見
    昨日未了的事 靜靜讓你知

    
    眼淚成詩
    我已經 已經把我傷口化作玫瑰
    我的淚水 已經變成雨水早已輪回
    我已經 已經把對白留成了永遠
    忘了天色 究竟是黑是灰
    分手傷了誰 誰把他變美
    我的眼淚寫成了詩已無所謂
    讓你再回味 字不醉人人自醉
    因為回憶總是美*
    我已經 已經把絕情變成了恭維
    因為不配 你就忽然自卑說聲失陪
    我已經 已經把沉默變成了懺悔
    無路可退 只能無言以對

    任性
    喜歡唱歌 感人的歌 它讓我覺得愛是對的
    睡不著 我就醒著 不再讓日子被打亂了
    寂寞很吵 我很安靜 情緒很多 我很鎮定
    因為投入 所以放棄 不願再被痛醒*
    固執算不算任性的要求 付出也可能看不到結果
    終於你還是選擇了放手 用逃避 讓感情犯錯#
    喜歡唱歌 動人的歌 它讓我獲得一點心得
    得不到 我就放掉 不去碰觸到我的需要
    承諾算不算任性的要求 人總是不能太容易感動
    當愛失去自我失去包容 只想要 從混亂解脫
    喜歡聽歌 動人的歌 它讓我覺得愛是對的
    February 21

    First GMS music program

    We had our first GMS music program last Friday.  The church is actually right across from Ranch 99 at Lynnwood.  It is a really good experience!!
     
    We had prepared for the program for almost 2 months.  Every week we practiced on the 8 songs that we were going to sing.  I must give kudos to the instrumentalists, because they are so talented and the arrangement of all the songs are just wonderful.  Vocalists are great as well, putting in a lot of effort to nail the songs with all the parts and accompliments.
     
    For me, I treasured every rehearsal.  Not only because I got to spend time with a bunch of fun and talented brothers and sisters, but also because I truly was able to worship God in all the practices.  Sometimes we think that the practices just lead to the real program; but to me, the practices are just as important as the final program.  I try to take advantage of the rehearsals and get close to God, feel His presence and His love. 
     
    There were a lot of things that happened to me since I joined GMS.  Things were going pretty well for me (in life, health, work and relationships, etc.) all of a sudden it took a 180 degree turn.  At one point I'd considered giving up, because it's really tough for me and it's draining me both physically and spiritually.  The one thing that kept me going is that I believe this is what God called me to do, and not only should I continue to serve Him and follow His will, I need to also have faith that He'll take care of the rest.
     
    The program that night went pretty well.  Although there were not a lot of people,  I know that God was listening.  I think we had a good fellowship night with brothers and sisters who attended and also with God.  I don't claim that we are perfect, as there are always room for improvement; at the same time, I feel that this is a good start for us as a group.  I know everyone put a lot of effort into this, and the program itself is not what mattered the most to God, it's out hearts and what in them that He cares.
     
    I pray that He'll continue to lead us in this special journey, and show us how He'll continue to use us in the Washington area to spread His good news, to share and reaffirm His love to all His children.  May He continue to bless our ministry! :)
     
    February 09

    Sun is out!!

    My contract job ended last Monday, but last week was still very hectic.  I was constantly running around with different stuff that I needed to do and accomplish.  A lot of people asked me what I planned to do after my contract ends.  I'm working on some stuff, and I'll post it up once it's finalized.
     
    Last week's storm broke off a tree in the backyard.  I didn't know until I saw someone came to cut down the branches on Saturday.  It turned out that one of my neighbours house was ruined.  It looked like part of the tree had fell onto the roof and on the side as well.  I heard nothing when it happened, but it still scares me to see what had happened to their house.
     
    This week is so different from the last.  The sun finally comes out from all the rain.  I bet everyone has been waiting for Mr. Sun to come out after all the long rainy days.  I took the advantage and potted all my bulbs on Monday.  I worked on it all afternoon, and by the end of it, I realized I've potted 19!!  If they all bloom in the summer, I should have a pretty garden!  I guess I'll wait and see.  :)
     
    Tuesday, the sun continued to shine, so I went out to Green Lake with a friend of mine.  We went to a small Japanese restuarant to have our favorite Chirashi first (yum!!), then we headed to Green Lake.  It was my friend's first time to the Lake, so we started walking.  It took us an hour to finish strolling around the whole lake.
     
    Casper went with us as well, he was so excited because the rain has been keeping him from going out for months.  He sniffed everything in sight, the trees, the grass, everything.  He also tried to befriend with a couple of dogs during our walk.  Of course, as usual, he seems more interested in befriending with humans more than dogs, and he couldn't handle puppies at all.
     
    After our walk, we found a little coffee shop next to the lake and just sat around sipping coffee. All in all, it was a really relaxing day.  Just what I needed..... 
    January 22

    Missions Conference

    My church held a Missions conference Friday night, Saturday morning and Sunday during church services.  I only went to Friday night and Sunday service.  Kwai Lin was the speaker for Friday, and I was so moved by what she said.

    As a Christian, I had contemplated a couple of times to go to short-term mission.  A friend of mine down in SF even proposed that we should go to the same place together so that we can share the experience.  However, I've often thought about it, but didn't put it to action.  On the other hand, Kwai Lin put forth her life to go Mongolia with her family, despite her daughter's heart condition (she has to put in a pacemaker, and there was no electricity in Mongolia back then.)  Still they pray and rely on God.  Sometimes we are so content in our comfort zone that we don't want to move a finger outside, but Kwai Lin's testimony showed me that I should step outside my comfort zone, ask God what His plan is on me, and just put my faith in Him to do whatever He ask of me.

    Today's service Kwai Lin talked about how God paid the greatest price to save us -- Jesus.  As times go by, we sometimes forgot that we are given a life so precious.  As Kwai Lin puts it -- salvation is free, but it's not cheap.  I don't think I'd put forth that high a price for people whom I just want to give a chance.  Yet God didn't think twice about it.  The salvation is put into place since Adam and Eve fall from the Garden of Eden.

    I'd like to go on a short-term mission at least once.  I want to experience and see the "field".  I want to go out to that "field" and see what I can or cannot do.  Kwai Lin reminded us that when we spread the Good News, what is most important is that we spread the word, and not to emphasize on whether the person's willingness to believe or not.  That's the work of God, not the work of us.  If it's in God's will, the Word will touch people's life, yet we need to help spread it before it can touch anyone.  This is the part where Kwai Lin mentioned about "business partnership" between God and mankind. 

    The more I experience God, the more I have yet to fathom His greatness.  Yes, His greatness.  I look at my life, I look at what I have, I look at what I don't have.  I look around me, and everything is a cause to praise Him.  I often wish that I have better skills in communicating my thoughts and feelings, so that I can better express myself on the emotional side than on the logical side.
    January 18

    GMS first meeting

    Yesterday was the first GMS meeting.  I felt so bad because I was late as something at work kept me until late.  We had introduction of everyone, went through some logistic stuff, and then we focus on picking songs for the 2/17 program.
     
    I really enjoyed this first meeting.  Somehow it brought me back to the time I was reunited with music.  Before college, I hated music, especially the piano.  I learned to play since I was 5, but I never got to play any pieces I liked.  I remember every piece that I learned was for the piano exams each year.  Every year after I've taken the exam, not even knowing if I've passed it or not, I was given new pieces in preparation for next year's exam.  I was so sick and tired of music because I'm not enjoying it.  So when school work started to get heavy, I was more than happy to abandan my piano.  I even put all my books on the piano chair and also the piano itself, so I can't really open it without moving a LOT of books.
     
    That was before I know God, and He is a really humourous God.  I became a Christian when I was attending college.  I was so surprised that the first urge was to play the piano.  To everyone else, it's the most natural thing to do, you know how to play piano, you play piano; but for me, it's the most absurd thing, since I had not touched the piano for at least 3 years.  However, I was drawn to the piano as a kid to a ice-cream cart. 
     
    I started playing as if I hadn't missed a day of practice.  I also came to the realization that this has been God's plan all along: my involvement in choir, singing lessons, piano lessons... before I know anything, He knows, and He has plans for me.  It makes me feel I am in the right place, doing the right thing.  I feel almost right at home.
     
    This first GMS meeting was also like that, I feel that I am in the right place, right at home.  I know this is what God wants me to do, one way I'm previleged enough to be able to serve Him.  I will to give it my best, to be the diligent servant who is given the talents to manage.
    January 12

    數綿羊。。。

    又一晚夜夜都不能入睡,明天要起床上班一定變成高難度動作!
     
    都唔知點解失眠,又或者其實係知,不過唔知又或者唔想去面對。。。
     
    聽過太多太多人話我太強,女仔這樣不好,等等。。。其實真係咩?講真,又有邊個女仔唔想有人幫,有人關心,有人錫呢?只不過要自己照顧自己,又冇親人向身邊,唔通次次都搵人黎幫你咩!人地肯,你都唔好意思喇!久而久之,便成為習慣。。。
     
    到你想學習俾人幫,又或者想人關心/錫,就會發覺原來呢個唔只係你的習慣,而以經成為身邊的親朋戚友的習慣--佢地以經習慣你的唔需要,又或者慣性覺得你唔需要幫。。。
     
    好多東西都係一個習慣,不過有時未有留心:工作,家庭,寵物,親人,朋友,你愛的人,或愛你的人。  人從亞當、夏娃開始,就常只會去著眼得不到的,而未有留心以經習慣了的。 禁果悅人眼目,除了因為條蛇引誘,同時係因為果個係禁果。得唔到的永遠都想得到,想要,想試。
     
    結果?習慣了常在身邊的其他果子,甚至伊典園,原來係可以會消失!
     
    最簡單的一個例子就係。。。邊個話你知晚晚一定可以唔失眠,安然入睡?!當然,這只是一串例子的開始。。。 
     
    珍惜,要好好學習珍惜,因為要失去是太容易了。在你未有留意的時候,好多覺得理所當然的便在不自不覺間流走。。。
     
    狗狗在我身旁睡得非常甜,鼻鼾大作。係時候到我數數綿羊,再次嘗試進入夢鄉。。。
     
    January 09

    Cute test

    Found it from HH's spaces.... (thanks HH!)
     
     
    ***Your Heart Is Pink***

    In relationships, you like to play innocent - even though you aren't.
    Each time you fall in love, it's like falling for the first time.
    Your flirting style: Coy
    Your lucky first date: Picnic in the park
    Your dream lover: Is both caring and dominant
    What you bring to relationships: Romance
    January 08

    隨筆(1)

    隨手寫的。。。
     
    繁華街道上,亮著了燈。
    穿疏人群中,卻不禁問:
    『營營役役,可有空過一生?
    可有人和事,縈繞於內心?』
     
    為生活而工作,忙得天昏地喑;
    為工作而生活,有否覺得倦悃?
    親人朋友,相見卻不曾去關心,
    未有留心,眼前人其實遠得很!
    January 03

    Why Clownfish?

    A lot of people throughout the years have asked me why I like to use Clownfish as my display name.  It's really hard to explain every time.  This might be a good place to tell you why. 
     
    A few years back, I read a book called "向愛情出發".  It started as a radio broadcast series in CR2 in Hong Kong.  I didn't listen to it while it was on the air, but I came across the book at a bookstore.  Here is an exerpt from the introduction of the book by the author, Ms. Kit Ming Tang:
     
    海葵,一種帶有毒性的海藻,一般魚類只要靠近,便會給它的毒素麻醉。
    小丑鱼,體積細少、顏色鮮艷、個性獨特,最喜歡跟海葵一起。
    這兩種海洋生物不相類,外形迴異,却又能共處,唯有小丑魚才可以活在海葵的懷裡。
    他們的關係教我動容。更妙的是這兩種生物並不同類,却又能相依為命,似只為對方而生。
    有人問:什麼是愛情?
    我會說:海葵跟小丑鱼。
     
    It's that simple!