owyong puen
02/10/1991 chung cheng high school (main)
victoria junior college 1fg 2fg 06V11(:
08S41(:
wushu
soka gakkai international
singapore soka association future division
student division [ASD]
angel(: thanks for making angel mortal this year so fun and memorable!
08S41 outside cartel
S41!
dimsumdolliesistomorrow!!!
< 9:47 PM >
back from jts and airshow! tired!
airshow was great! esp the flying aerobatics! black knights rawkes((: shall let pictures do the work!
grace fangxiao dujing me
apache!
me grace(:
me n grace with some missile
me n A380 [messy hair=/]
we love the black helicopter(:
the couple black knights!
black knights!
black knights doing the 'curtain'
rushed off for jts after that and reached an hour late=/ there were barely any juniors but laods of seniors! had fun knowing the seniors and seeing them eat and have fun themselves(: time for photos again! i only got some and will grab them from mark soon!
me n boon!
me n bobby who enjoys spamming my blog!!
me n chun!
me n roger! you will be missed!
08S41. those who were there..
< 4:59 PM >
Thursday, February 21, 2008
list of movies i watched over the past 2 weeks.
going to watch:
< 11:52 AM >
"Everyone needs O2 but they don't need to go VJ just for that." - Sherman
that is why i am blogging at this hour(:
having a busy week ahead. haven told folks about the plans. hope tht wont scold me when i tell them tonight!=/ sat: airshow + jts + training. sun: asd meeting + dim sum dollies + 4d meeting!
life is starting to get hectic.
training has increased overnight from once a week to thrice a week or even four times a week if you are really hard working. i need to train hard. its kind of the crisis period now cause we are lack of people. we all wan to keep the steamboat. its the last year alr. we all dont wan to let the seniors hard work all go to waste! i guess we took things for granted last year. or at least i did. we (i) thought that it would not be a problem for us to keep the cup at all. it is like a duh thing. but unexpected accidents happen along the way. things that we never expected would. but now that it has happened i guess all we can do now is to buck up and work hard and put in our utmost efforts to chiong the last bit and do the school proud! talking about bucking up i really need to do something about my stamina. my stamina is only sufficient to complete 1/4 of the spear routine if i wan to be at the optimum standard. it really sucks. i know. so the best way to train up one's stamina is none other than running=( sad to say but yes it is running.. resolve to run twice a week from next week on until comp is over. how long? that is still a question to be answered.
jae was out the day before. kenn shawn waner jingwen bobby roger couldnt stay. but bobby managed to appeal back and kenn did it through sports appeal too! yays! to jingwen and roger all the best and the phone call will be coming soon!(: i love 08S41 the way it was before jae. and i hope things will remain the same tmr when we get back to school. i dont wan people to leave or trasnfer to another class. mayb what chun suggested about a petition is a good idea! haha. i m being random... anyways i dont wan the class to change. i wan it to remain the same. the way it was for the past 1 and half mths...
and to end off, puen needs to see a psychologist. any recommendation folks?
do you see what i see?
< 10:45 AM >
Monday, February 18, 2008
08S41
we finally took our class photo (in the midst of phy prac) (: but with lincoln and adel missing..
i hope everyone can stay and not transfer out or transfer to another class but as the reality is, people have to leave.. but i really dont wan any of them to:(
< 10:26 PM >
"Though brief and crisp; it truly serve as an 'power-pack' inspiration /encouragement and, also most importantly for us to live with this conviction no matter what." -- Aunty Catherine. ____________________________________________________________________________
On 18 Dec 2007, I was heading to the leaders’ study with my husband and daughter. As I stepped out of the car with my daughter, I suddenly felt a pain on the right side of my head and a brief moment of black out. I felt immediately that something was not right. However, as I could still walk, I decided to continue with the leaders’ study. However, after a while, the pain became so unbearable that we left to see a general practitioner (GP).
At the clinic, I told the GP that I felt as if I had a stroke. The doctor laughed as it was not possible for someone with stroke to be able to walk into his clinic and still talk to him. Nevertheless, he performed the necessary checks and said I did not show any signs of stroke. He then gave me some medications for migraine and advised that I go to the hospital for a review if the headache persisted.
When my headache did not go off for the next 2 days despite medications, I decided to go to the hospital. The doctor gave me an injection but the pain did not go away and I was immediately admitted for observation. A computer tomography (CT) angiogram was subsequently performed and a blood clot was found. All the doctors and the radiologists said I was very lucky that I did not have a stroke or other detrimental effects despite a blood clot in the brain. On further scanning, it was confirmed that the blood clot was due to arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a congenital condition where the capillary bed is missing from the typical blood vessel architecture of artery, capillary bed and veins. The capillary bed helps to cushion the pressure of blood flowing from the arteries to the veins. Without it, when blood flows directly from the artery to the veins, the veins would burst as a result of the high pressure. The neurosurgeons recommended that I should undertake an open brain surgery as soon as possible to remove the abnormal blood vessels completely, as the rate of success at 95% was very high. Through my boss’s recommendation, I had the good fortune to have the best neurosurgeon to operate on me.
When the doctor first revealed the diagnosis and recommendations to me, I was not fearful. Neither did I ask why this was happening to me. In actual fact, I was delighted. As a healthcare professional myself, I was fully aware of the severity of my condition. Nevertheless, having carried out activities in the organization and diligently studied Nichiren Daishonin’s writings and Ikeda Sensei’s guidance for more than 20 years. I had built up the conviction that I am a Buddha and that no obstacles in life is insurmountable as long as I maintained faith in the Gohonzon. I was delighted because I knew that I would definitely win over this obstacle and thereafter, would have a solid testimonial of faith which I can share with many people. One Gosho passage that came to my mind at that instant was: “Something uncommon also occurs when an ordinary person attains Buddhahood. At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat”. I was proud to say that I was not defeated by the negative functions that tried to obstruct me in my Buddhist practice but instead rejoiced at this opportunity to transform my karma into mission.
News about my condition spread fast among the leaders and members and many chanting sessions were held for me on an almost daily basis. Many of the attendees at these chanting sessions did not know me personally. I had once again witnessed the heart-warming Gakkai spirit of mutually supporting one another. I told myself that I must not let anyone down. Our common prayers were (i) for the operation to be successful and without complications, (ii) that I would not require any assistance in breathing after the operation and (iii) I would recover speedily after the operation.
My operation was scheduled for 8am on 2 Jan 2008, a very significant day for my husband and I as it was the 4th anniversary of the registration of our marriage. However, more importantly, it was Ikeda Sensei’s 80th birthday. We were determined to give Sensei, our mentor in life, a truly victorious birthday present.
I was allowed to go home for a few days before the operation before re-admitting in the evening just before the operation. However, on the day of my scheduled re-admission, I suddenly developed rashes all over the body. I was also running a fever. As a 6-hour marathon chanting session at the kaikan was scheduled for the day, I wanted very much to chant in front of the Gohonzon and in tandem with everyone from home. Hence, I chose not to admit to the hospital earlier. Upon my admission which was rather late at night, when the nurses and junior doctors learnt of my rash and fever, they immediately warned that the operation might not proceed as planned. They would need to perform a series of tests to make sure that I did not have any infections and the neurosurgeon would have to decide if the operation would proceed as planned. As it was rather late, the decision could only be reached after 10am on the scheduled operation day. That got me a little panicky because I knew that many members were going to wake up early to chant for me. Several of them had even applied for leave just to chant for me. I felt very guilty about not going into the hospital earlier.
The next morning, at the hospital’s food court, my husband bumped into a fellow Soka leader who was also a doctor at the hospital where I was warded. She came up to visit and chant with me. When leaving, she reminded me that from the viewpoint of Daishonin’s Buddhism, everything happened for a reason. She said that, perhaps, because of this fever, I would have the best team of doctors and supporting staff for my operation. Her encouragement really served as a reminder and a spirit booster. Indeed, it turned out that the anesthetist in the afternoon was more senior than the originally scheduled anesthetist.
Finally, at 12 noon, my husband and I were informed that the operation would proceed as planned. When I woke up from the operation 5 hours later, the anesthetist told me that I was doing very well and told me not to worry. He also told me that I was doing so well, I did not need to have any tubes inserted to assist breathing. Shortly after the operation, I was even able to speak on the phone with my family members to inform them that the operation was very successful. They heaved a great sigh of relief. After spending a day in the high dependency ward, I was transferred to a normal ward the next day. I could also start to drink and even eat some porridge. On the second day after the operation, I was well enough to be discharged from the hospital. All my prayers had come true!
In this whole episode, the most reassuring thing was that my mother had remained strong. Although she was very worried about me, she continued to chant fervent daimoku and to encourage me with Sensei’s guidance. She was truly a woman of courage. I was very grateful that my mother had introduced my siblings and I to this wonderful Buddhism since our childhood. My husband had also exhibited the spirit of a lion in fighting this battle with me. Besides visiting me everyday, he also had to take over my duties as a mother to look after our daughter who had just turned one year old and was very active. My husband chanted a lot of daimkou daily for me and for the life force to take care of our daughter. We had also received tremendous help from other family members to take care of our daughter.
I was warded for a total of 20 days since the headache. Throughout my hospital stay, I spent a lot of time chanting out aloud albeit softly as I was determined to share this Buddhism with others. I eventually spoke to a junior nurse and two lady cleaners about our Buddhism, and passed a copy of Creative Life (our organ paper) and the book Sun of All Seasons II (a collection of testimonials of our Women’s Division members and leaders) to them. I also shared freely about this Buddhism with my colleagues and friends, regardless of their faith, who came to visit me. With this new lease of life, I pledged to contribute even more to the world peace movement based on Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism and Ikeda Sensei’s guidance.
--Wee Hwee Lin, a strong and inspiring WD from Tampines Zone
< 10:11 PM >
Saturday, February 16, 2008
cross country.
rather proud of myself. complete 3.3km without any stop and surprisingly i wasnt tired at all. i still had strength to chiong the last bit from the sch gate to the end point and i was still very high after the run! adrenaline rush i guess(: improved in terms of position. 421. fyi IP1 728, IP2, 500 plus. so it is an improvement alr(:
went out with ju jo n may to yong tau foo! fav location to hangout for lunch(: went to cchms early and we slept on the mattress! had trng after that which was great! always enjoy trng with cchms n vj folks. cant imagine life without them..=D
met grace n jerald on the bus back and had dinner with grace. and i agree that we should have more of such dinners next time. although it was a quick one, we did catch up a little and its always nice to be with people whom you are comfortable with! and i miss 06V11 alot! even until today..
after experiencing the sine and cosine graph these few months, i have came to a conclusion and cleared my mind. the time is not up yet and the one has not appeared yet. concentrating on studies and training hard for wushu is more important at this moment!
to LL, just dont bother about him. he isnt worth it to be sad over. i know its hard for you to forget him but just let time do the work k(:
< 7:42 PM >
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU ALL STOP SPAMMING MY TAGBOARD FOR NO REASON!
THANKS ALOT!
will update soon! been rather busy and HAPPY VDAY(:
Today is a winding road that's taking me to places that I didn't want to go Whoa (whoa, whoa, whoa) Today in the blink of an eye I'm holding on to something and I do not know why I tried
I tried to read between the lines I tried to look in your eyes I want a simple explanation For what I'm feeling inside I gotta find a way out Maybe there's a way out
Your voice was the soundtrack of my summer Do you know you're unlike any other? You'll always be my thunder, and I said Your eyes are the brightest of all the colors I don't wanna ever love another You'll always be my thunder So bring on the rain And bring on the thunder
Today is a winding road Tell me where to start and tell me something I don't know Whoa (whoa, whoa, whoa) Today I'm on my own I can't move a muscle and I can't pick up the phone I don't know (I don't know, I don't know, I don't know)
And now I'm itching for the tall grass And longing for the breeze I need to step outside Just to see if I can breathe I gotta find a way out Maybe theres a way out
Your voice was the soundtrack of my summer Do you know you're unlike any other? You'll always be my thunder, and I said Your eyes are the brightest of all the colors I don't wanna ever love another You'll always be my thunder So bring on the rain
Yeah I'm walking on a tightrope I'm wrapped up in vines I think we'll make it out But you just gotta give me time Strike me down with lightning Let me feel you in my veins I wanna let you know how much I feel your pain
Today is a winding road that's taking me to places that I didn't want to go Whoa
Your voice was the soundtrack of my summer Do you know you're unlike any other? You'll always be my thunder, and I said Your eyes are the brightest of all the colors I don't wanna ever love another You'll always be my thunder So bring on the rain And bring on the thunder, and I said
Your voice was the soundtrack of my summer Do you know you're unlike any other? You'll always be my thunder So bring on the rain Oh baby bring on the pain And listen to the thunder
< 12:20 AM >
"After all, you know that guys are whatever, friends are the ones who are forever=D"
quoted from QOI, the one whom i m attached too! and its really true so i hope to make more friends who will last forever this year(:
< 12:10 AM >
Thursday, February 07, 2008
People are like water! They could be alone, anti-social, which is a drop of water! They could be in group, sociable, which is a pool of water! THERE CAN BE MANY TYPES OF PEOPLE! People who are weak and emotional - are water in the liquid state People who are determine or strong - is water in the state of ice... People who can take pressure - is water in the gaseous state... People have mood, just like water have temperature..
When you are angry, you are water boiling at 100 degree C... when your sad, cold... you are water freezing at 0 degree C... When you start to open up your world to accept people's happiness... you are an ice melting at 0 degree C...
People have mood swings, just like water's density.... Its density is the highest at 4 degree C, when people though it should be at 0 degree C... People mood changes gradually, just like water slowly increases or decreases in temperature.... People die n reborn, just like the water cycle.... _______________________________________________________________________
humans are forever changing hence i can never conclude whether what you said and how you felt will last forever...
< 11:54 PM >
Sunday, February 03, 2008
pleasing to the eyes.. blue eyes!
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM!! a movie that shouldnt be missed(: cause it stares keira knightly and jonathan rhys meyers =DD
< 12:01 AM >
Saturday, February 02, 2008
TOO LITTLE MONEY
Everything I want to do take money – and I don’t have any! I wish my family was rich.
You may come from a poor family and feel frustrated because you can’t buy the things you want. Maybe your parents struggle just to pay the rent much less provide extras for you. These are not uncommon situations many young people are in the same boat as you. Often they think that money equals to happiness. But they are making a grave mistake.
Being born in a stately mansion is no guarantee of happiness, any more than being born in a shack dooms one to misery. Whether a person is happy or unhappy has nothing to do with how many material possessions he or she has. Even an affluent and seemingly enviable family can be struggling with some serious problem that may not be apparent. Often people may appear happy, but underneath they may be hiding some personal agony. No matter how together people might appear on the outside, it’s difficult to see what’s inside their hearts. So never be ashamed over you economics status. What’s disgraceful is to have an impoverished hear, to live dishonestly.
A world-renowned businessman once told me: “Even though I have achieved fame and fortunes, I felt a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment when I was poor. I had goals, and life was filled with challenge. To regain that sense of fulfillment, I realize now that I have to create a new goal: to contribute to the well-being and happiness of others.”
We often see people embroiled in bitter battles over money; people plunged into misery and depression if their popularity should fade; people ruining their lives when they let fame and power go to their heads, and people living in luxurious homes where family members can’t stand one another. Too often those who live in seemingly ideal, well-o-do, distinguished families are bound by formality, tradition and appearances. They have difficulty setting goals and achieving them since their every need is taken care of. So when you get right down to it, do wealth, fame or luxury assure happiness? The answer is an emphatic “No.
Everything depends on your viewpoint. Instead of thinking you are unfortunate just because your parents don’t have a lot of money or lack of education, adopt the view that this is a common situation. You will see that this perspective will allow you to develop into a truly humane person. You’ll realize that your hardships are the very material that will enable you to develop a big heart and become an individual of depth and substance.
The face is, it’s only by experiencing difficulties that you can become the kind of person who can understand others’ feelings. Your pain and sorrow will cultivate the earth of your inner being. And from here, you can bring forth the beautiful flower of compassion and a desire to work for people’s happiness.
Money, fame and material possessions offer only fleeting satisfaction, something that can be called “relative” happiness. Buddhist practitioners learn, however, to establish absolute happiness by transforming their lives from within. When we develop a state of mind as vast and resplendent as a magnificent palace, then nothing – no matter where we go or what we may encounter in life – can undermine or destroy our happiness.
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