Of Colosseum and Blue Cave

It's astonishingly majestic. Standing amidst the crowd, you feel like being transported back into the glory past, where you will hear the roars of the beasts, the cries of the gladiators and the shouts of the crowds.

The amphitheatre converges your sights, but diverges your fears. The spirits, courage and thirst for victory seem to transcend time and space, amplifying the unbelievable architecture and history which have survived over the centuries.

So fascinating and impressive!

When the blue reflection and the traditional Capri song meet up, it's like a pair of couple made in heaven, marking the beginning of a mythical story- to be weaved with your magical imagination.

I saw, I gasped, and I kept quiet. A beauty which only nature can provide is definitely a miracle your eyes couldnt miss.

I admired it with my heart, and I got the best picture my mind could think of.

When I was about to leave the cave, I saw the glowing blue, that was when the sun shone into the sea. I silently made a wish-

"How I wish you were here.."

Short Note

Just completed the 20th IYLC in Prague. An exciting ride over the week, and feels great to have met up with so many students from different countries and cultures.

This is a lifetime experience which has certainly transformed me into someone who is more willing to be patient and to be able to appreciate the diversity of culture in humans.

I know a friend, who brought so many Puerto Rico candies.

I know a friend, who gave us the Lucky Chain of Guatemala.

I know a friend, who exposed me to the different English slangs in Wales, Scotland and Manchester.

I know a friend, who taught me about a new word "jancing".

I know a friend, who 'forced' me to learn "Waka-waka".

I know a friend, who knows how to dance Brazilian Samba.

I know a friend, who told me about bogan, white trash/red-neck.

I know a friend, due to her accent, pronounced bundt cake, as 'butt-cake'.

A joyous, memorable and unforgettable week, which will etched in my mind, and be remembered in my heart for eternity.

Stay tuned for more updates on the event.

Updates from Prague

Been here for 4 days. Pretty much settled down and began to mix around with the people.

Havent had much chance to tour around Prague, due to the hectic schedule of the conference. However, I sneaked out occasionally right after the session ended to snap some pictures.

The coolest part is to meet up with students from 37 countries, and you wont even expect to make friends with people from Palestine, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Lebanon and so on.

So far, have been taking part in 3 simulations, namely UN Security Council, International Criminal Court(ICC), and European Parliament. At first I thought those will be easier than science, and now I would say, thanks God that I didnt choose law or similar courses back then.

I just felt sleepy when I was required to read up those directives, proposals and cases. ==

Went for some inspirational talks and met up with the Czech Republic Skoda Auto External Affairs Officer.

Some cool quotes to be shared.

I like stars, I like flowers;

I like rivers, I like anything to do with nature.

I like gentleness, I like courage;

I like acts which show beauty in humans.- Tim Mccartney

Why feedbacks are important?

Our eyes cant see ourselves, our own deeds. We can only see the reflections of what we have on done on others.

It's not wrong. It's just not the coat that suits me.

The strongest of man has the most vulnerable gentleness in him.

Met up with some ambassadors and diplomats. The most interesting part is when the ambassador of Israel and Palestine both see each other in a same occasion.

Went out to try some Czech beers. Tried the Pilsner Urquil. Well, quite bitter, besides that and everything is quite ok.

So far so good. And probably will provide more updates in days to come. =)

花语

爱上花朵, 不是因为她美丽, 而是因为, 花朵能够给予想念的味道; 了解到等待是痛心的美好。

手写意大利－维尼斯篇

答应过要写关于意大利的，是时候了，否则，再拖下去，就没那心情写了。

走进这座城市，有点儿像不小心掉进了时空隧道，在现在与历史之间，徘徊着，而不幸困惑了。

每一座桥，每一条小巷，甚至是每一条河道，都暗地里装载着几百年，几千年的沧桑，等待着人们去发掘。

生活步伐也特别缓慢，似乎是为了配合这里的浪漫情怀，而改变的。不知名的野花，从来都不与其他花朵争艳，却静静地，躺在小巷里展现自己的独特之处。

失去了的轻松和平静，皆能在这里寻找回来。胆敢说一句，＂这里是压力的坟墓＂。

走着走着，走到了一座教堂。带着随意之心，踏了进去。令人惊讶的是，一个个小提琴被展示着。

眼睛被锁着，再也没东张西望。心，却不在焉。思绪飞往一个脑袋不确定，但内心确定的目的地。

我低头。无语。

搭着水上德士到Murano岛，沿着周围的岛屿像守护神般，尽责地看护这海域。冷飕飕的海风，带着雨水，亲吻着我们那憔悴的脸。

哦差点忘了那皇宫！不走进去则已，一走进去，脸庞就只剩那凝固的表情，而把惊叹留下了，不断赞叹着古时候的艺术和智慧。

一幅幅画，都隐藏着那鲜为人知的过去。能够明白的，也想当然屈指可数。

霏霏细雨间，骑上了著名的Gondola。有点儿像龙舟的船，穿插着一些比较小的河道，载着我们去触摸历史的最原始。那船夫，娓娓道出这里的故事－原来维尼斯是建造在水上的城市。

每一个游客，都像从另外一个海域的鱼仔，游进了这一个世外桃源，而不禁忘记现代的世界。

我想，规划维尼斯的人，必定是个浪漫的人，又或者是维纳斯(Venus)女神所派遣的天使。

这里，会让你不自觉地忘记时间的流动。一切，皆是那么完美。

在St. Mark's Square里，让我看见什么是浪漫。在一个不知名的咖啡厅，微微细雨下，手上拿着浓厚的热巧克力，听着钢琴与小提琴的完美合奏。就这样，不慎地被幸福融化了。

当我坐上火车出发到下一站，内心深处，与维尼斯下了个约定。

永远不说再见，只因爱上了她的美丽与浪漫。

The night is Wicked!

Spell-binding! Magically awesome! Amazing plot!

-Peter Phang

Just watched this musical tonight. It's just simply beautifully wicked!

Never expected that The Wizard of Oz is her father. That was a great twist. Similar twist from the book Digital Fortress by Dan Brown. A dad who has forsaken the daughter and fate unites them in a cruel way.

I wont describe much on my blog, so that my readers will have the chance to see for themselves, how amazing the musical could be.

2 weeks in London, and they have been the Weeks of Wicked Phantom. My first musical experience wasn't that good, after watching Avenue Q. Thanks god that I have watched these 2 with proper storyline and stage effect.

Now that I have fallen in love with musicals.

Some nice lines which I still managed to recall after the show,

- Beautifully tragic and Tragically beautiful

- "You dont have what it takes, hope that you will prove me wrong. I doubt you will"

- "You are beautiful." "Don't lie." "I didn't. It's just the different way of seeing things."

- " Because I knew you, I have been changed for good."

- Truth is not what behind logics and reasoning. It is something we all agree upon.

A nicely written play which managed to earn standing ovations from the whole crowd. And, honestly, I think that Wicked truly deserved it.

Folks, just go and watch and you will know what am I trying to say.

Some nice songs to share:

Dancing through Life

For Good

I'm Not That Girl

Enjoy! =)

When London Blossoms

Flowers are purely magical. They cast the beauty in your eyes and bring out the happiness in your hearts.

They speak no words, yet you feel the graceful whispers beside your ears. They tell you how romantic is it when the world is full of flowers.

Oh, and the gentle voices are painters! They sketch the scenes in your heads and paint it with the colours of hope and desire.

Flowers are angels in disguise, spreading their wings as petals and guarding the world with the fragrance from heaven.

People once said, "Do listen to the flowers' words, for they lead you to the happiness you have been longing for."

London

If I were to personify London, she is a mysterious girl, with many characteristics yet to be discovered, intertwined perfectly with the past and future, attracting you with her charms and passions.

Phantom of the Opera

It's just simply awesome! The performance is stunning, thrilling and fulfilling! Indescribable!

- Peter Phang

How I wish that I will have the chance to watch this musical while studying the same literature component back in form 2.

We were not taught to admire the storyline, instead we just memorised the theme, values and characteristics of the characters in the novel.

We were not taught to feel the emotions of the characters. All we had to do is to follow the marking schemes, strictly.

Nevertheless, after 7 years, got back in touch with the storyline via this musical has given me an opportunity to enjoy the show from a different perspective.

The saddest part is when Christine chose to kiss the phantom to save her beloved, Raoul. The power of love is so strong, until Christine is willing to choose the guy whom she is unwilling to marry with, to save Raoul.

I fell in love with the two songs in this musical.

Think of me

Phantom of the Opera theme song

Highly recommended! =)