Category: inspiration

some of the simple things which are inspiring

Topics of the month

This month I’m trying something new, I will post a series of article that points to same idea. The posts are solely inspired by some books I read recently, “the secret”, “happiness in hard times” series, “opening the door of your heart” and “the last lecture”.

Older or wiser, you choose

This trip was special. I celebrated my birthday with new (close) friends, on another country adventuring. Hong Kong is the fourth country I have my birthday. Usually on my birthday, my mom will cook mee-suah (面线) for me. It’s been a tradition in my family to eat noodles on our special occasion, such as birthday. Noodle means longevity by the way. Since I studied in Melbourne before, my mom can’t do it but she still asked me to make my […]

Blogger apprentice

On one afternoon, my friend sent me a personal message through messenger. He noticed that I update my blog on daily basis recently. He compliment me for being able to write regularly and told me that he is struggling with finding ideas for his personal blog. This friend actually has another blog, about JavaScript programming. I read his occasionally and I find it was well written. He provides examples and detail instructions, as well as theory behind it and tips […]

When resisting is not working

What do I mean by resisting? Alright, according to online dictionary Merriam-Webster, resist means: intransitive verb : to exert force in opposition transitive verb 1 : to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat <he resisted temptation> 2 : to withstand the force or effect of <material that resists heat> My version, to resist is not to acknowledge something which is usually associated with bad things. You can name activities like gambling, stealing, or using drugs. I don’t such experience […]

Accomplishment

Open my eyes, I turn myself over Blink, I realize that today is still Friday Look around and I saw my luggage around the corner Thought that today is my flight day The sky is still dark Not even a dog bark Turn on the wireless modem And, turn on the comp Read friends’ blogs Could not deny of being jealous For them who find their happiness But told myself that I have my own as they have theirs Somehow, […]

5 self asking question which help to motivate ourselves

In my previous post, I listed how to tackle bad mood. One of them is recognizing the cause of it (writing my thought down). So, below is a short list of questions which help me to find out the cause. 1. Do I expect too much? 2. Do I enjoy what I’m doing? 3. Do I need it or do I want it? 4. Do I worry about the outcome? 5. Have I really done anything to achieve it?

5 possible reasons for you to start blogging

If you ever consider to own a blog and you put it aside afterward then you might like this. The reasons I like to blog are: 1. I like to take notes. I found that taking note helps me to remember the lessons I just learn. Before blogging platforms were popular (or even before the Internet was a hit), I wrote quite a lot from daily activities to fiction. (yes, I even believe that I may be a writer one […]