Beautiful Pain

Can pain be beautiful? My take is it all depends.  And I am not referring to twisted BDSM. Like a 2-hour tattoo session, it hurts, it burns.  Like a 4-year old sitting in the backseat during a road trip I kept asking the artist "Are we done yet" every 20 seconds. When its over and … Continue reading Beautiful Pain

A Tribute to Stan Lee and Lessons I Learnt from Him

I just got to know that Stan Lee has passed away.  Felt motivated to write this article after a short break. Stan, you have brought joy, fantasy and aspirations to millions, young and old, through your wonderful creations.  Through your comics and movies, you have made people to believe that there is a hero in … Continue reading A Tribute to Stan Lee and Lessons I Learnt from Him

Do You Have a Bucket List?

I am referring to a real and practical written down list which you are serious in putting a tick to every item on it. You know, the list of things to do before we evolve to the next dimension.  Asian culture generally deemed death as taboo and is inauspicious to even consider such matters when … Continue reading Do You Have a Bucket List?

Chinese ghost “7th month” festival (七月鬼节)

According to Chinese traditional mythology and based on the Lunar Calendar, yesterday 25th August of the Gregorian calendar, marks the 15th ie. the middle of the current Chinese Ghost Month.  Older folks claimed that every year during this lunar month, those condemned to hell eternally are given a month off to return to the earthly … Continue reading Chinese ghost “7th month” festival (七月鬼节)

Homecoming

I finally visited and reconciled with a very dear old friend last week. The last time we were together was like a many years ago.  He's actually very well-known in the sports arena and we actually have deep feelings for each other.  A friend of mine introduced him to me and well, the rest is … Continue reading Homecoming

The light emitted from burning bridges

Inspiration or revelation can come upon you anytime, anywhere.  I was walking along the street today hunting for dinner when I came across a girl wearing a T-shirt with the words "May The Bridges I Burn Light The Way" Whoa!  For a moment I thought that was a new Star Wars blessing that the rebellion … Continue reading The light emitted from burning bridges