SMiLE=D

Smile. a truth so simple yet so true. all great truths are simple; an individual i personally considered a mentor said that although never have i met him; because if they aren't simple they aren't great=)


This poem is for and by a friend; a brother since days of primary school, a leader, an exceptional artist, a Starbucks barrista, a techno- sapien and a soulful singer all along the way who has gone back to where he begun (the states).

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

Be Happy

Cheer up!
Dont give up!



When there are clouds in the sky you'll get by
If you smile
And maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

Ryan: Do you know who wrote this poem?
me : Ryan Chong Tet Wai
Ryan: nope
Ryan: Charlie Chaplin

***Smile and you're not alone my friend. you might be away but never alone- all boys and girls you have always known have always remember- 'Ryan is our friend' and you shall see your smile is not alone either=D***

MIDST OF OLYMPIAN CRAZE II

I believe anyone who just indulged in a rollercoaster of free delicacies from cultured milk of vitagen to walls strawberry 'bin chi-ling' after being totally immersed in an exhilarating and downright refreshing run of the lifetime- will have a sudden spark of inspiration between two diversely extreme conditions. Hiperbole you say? Embarking on a journey back home- where sitting in a silent bus while the drizzling rain outside complements the serenity- Eureka!!!- it just inspired a poem- so here is how it goes:

I'M OLYMPIC

McD at a mall
I pick a mag and see a form
The form call me to run
And my heart starts to take form
And says come lets run!

So i train for days
But not in time
My mind says let it be
For it commands lets just run!

So i run miles and miles
Only to see many smiles
Because when men run not to overtake
But to overcome
All men smiles and more is to come

This is not just another run
For fake medals and white papers
But this is a run
To test one's heart
The wise phrase 'Know Thyself'

Miles has passed but miles not yet
Hearts has sunk but not the will
As men ceases to whine and revile
The spirit ascends and a man begins

A glance at the world is a gaze at the lake
All you see is only you
Wise or fool is only you
What you claim unknown is always known
Isnt that the kid you were
Running free and dreaming big
Isnt that the boy you are
Confused and shaken up
Isnt that the man you become
Beaten down and never rise
After all that's your hidden dreams and frequent thoughts

I thanked the boy
Who argued 'i'm not small'
I thanked the girl
Who indulges in Ipod on the run
I thanked the teen
Now a friend who shows colour is no bind
I thanked the man
Who took photos and send to me (thank you, mr. donald goh)
I thanked the woman
Who says 'I'm not inferior- see, i work daily yet i play
I thanked the gal
Who defines beauty comes with having brain to keep going on
I thanked my pal
Who demonstrate doctors do run and walk the talk
And i thanked the elder
Who shouts 'you are oldman but not me'

'i' went for a cert
But received a medal
With a phrase carved deep
And a message crystal clear
If life is a run
Then let this be a marathon of joy
For all get one
Only if you want=)
'I'm Olympic!


When McDonald's gets philosophical; and when Coke actually replaced 100 Plus as official drink: we certainly get the message- nothing could be possibly wrong except our personal attitude- it's only what i eat and what i do. Feel the Breath of Brilliance, Welcome the Light of Illumination. It has been a Good Day. All is Well. Terima Kasih=)

MIDST OF OLYMPIAN CRAZE

To denizens of Kay- El and citizens of Earth,

"This few weeks are like no other weeks of your life; humanity is finding inspiration for a packaged solution for political, economical, socio-cultural and technological happenings; humanity is reevaluating who they were, who they are and who they will be; humanity is devoting attention on how to continue surviving much more if they aspire to actually live but doubts are whether they ever learn- history is one subject we have yet to acknowledge as popular."- author

Nevertheless, as life goes on in the town with all its glittering events, wild parties and enlightening conventions which i'm fortunate to participate- as you readers are perusing- i shall share with you one of them- Olympic Day Run 2008; as i'm certainly not that jobless to write all of them=)

FAST FACTS:

*The run is held at Dataran Merdeka on 29 Jun 2008.

*Presented by the likes of McD, Olympic Council, Coke, Milo, Times Square, Genting, Spritzer and many other generous hosts.

*There are eight categories- all are compelled to run 7km in 70 min unless you are primary school which will be 3km no time limit instead.

*Runners will receive freebies such as T- shirt, Cap, McD redeemable coupon and your own number (i purposely did not reveal the four digits- i know what you are thinking.....)

The map on the right serves as the runners' guide with colour- coded precision for your category and the tee and cap on the left are the runners' equipments with brand- printed clarity.

Mascot Mania: Ronald McDonald's Five Minutes of Fame is only mortally possible when the Beijing Famous Five (Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni) is absent.

Certificate only for those who complete 7km in 70min (for those who thinks this is psycho; it is really logical); complete with Olympic Council President signature- one brilliant testimonial as Olympic isnt a every day thing=)

*****The 'sacred truce' beginning the first known Games read: "May the world be delivered from crime and killing and freed from the clash of arms."

when the going get tough, we run not away, we charge forward; and hence the tough gets going. Shall we keep this in mind?*****