It is a starless night. I am in my room, resting as I just came back from the gym. I have been working out and doing cardiovascular for a month with the hope to keep fit and maintaining my stamina. It is easy to plan and have hopes like this, but the truth is it is very hard if there is no consistency and the spirit to make it a daily routine. I keep remembering my inner heart that ‘action speaks louder than words’. I feel very healthy and satisfied after working out and to sweat profusely. My aim now is to be consistent and I will keep on doing this until the final day of my life.
To make my future children proud that they have a healthy and active father and at the same time setting a good example for them that exercise and sports are part of their life, and this is the only reason for my eternal happiness.
And to prove to my future wife that the theory of ageing process is not a stumbling block for one’s to work out and to keep fit.
When the sun rises and the crystal-clear sky is visible, I will whisper to my loved ones, “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy, for there is more to life than just work, study, and exams”
Oh yes. There is only a star in the sky tonight, twinkling like a precious diamond bounded by the silence of darkness. Starry starry night =)
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Friday, March 10, 2006
Kenyan Language
The diary of one's university life is not just about lectures and exams. I took the opportunity of having multinational friends to learn about the different cultures and languages. My housemates, Wilson Kuteli Kakai and Mahmood from Kenya did not hesitate when I asked them to do me a favour, which was to teach me the Swahili language.
I am still learning Swahili.
They are helpful yet wonderful housemates.
Shukran (Thank you)
Below are some of the Swahili words that keep on tickling in my mind at the moment :
1. Habari = How are you
2. Mzuri Sana = I am fine
3. Po'a = I am good
4. Alam Siki = Goodnight/Bless
5. Bi Noor = response to alam siki
6. Umekula = Have you eaten?
7. Ndiyo = Yes
8. La = No
9. Ashanti/Shukran = Thank you
10. Umeshindaje = How is your day?
11. Vyema = Well/Fun
12. Umechoka = Are you tired?
Kumbafu?
Ask Wilson or Mahmood for the meaning =P
I am still learning Swahili.
They are helpful yet wonderful housemates.
Shukran (Thank you)
Below are some of the Swahili words that keep on tickling in my mind at the moment :
1. Habari = How are you
2. Mzuri Sana = I am fine
3. Po'a = I am good
4. Alam Siki = Goodnight/Bless
5. Bi Noor = response to alam siki
6. Umekula = Have you eaten?
7. Ndiyo = Yes
8. La = No
9. Ashanti/Shukran = Thank you
10. Umeshindaje = How is your day?
11. Vyema = Well/Fun
12. Umechoka = Are you tired?
Kumbafu?
Ask Wilson or Mahmood for the meaning =P
The Lure of Indo
The new artists from Indonesia, Radja and Rossa have deepen my interest in the country's music industry. Again.
The lure of the songs is like an apple to my eyes.
Music is wonderful.
Music is riveting.
One of the former hit songs entitled 'Jujur' tells us how important the element of honesty in one's relationship, even life. With the absence of it, sooner or later you will discover the dead end of the topsy-turvy road. What a waste of time.
As Otway said, "Honesty needs no disguise nor ornament; be plain"
The lure of the songs is like an apple to my eyes.
Music is wonderful.
Music is riveting.
One of the former hit songs entitled 'Jujur' tells us how important the element of honesty in one's relationship, even life. With the absence of it, sooner or later you will discover the dead end of the topsy-turvy road. What a waste of time.
As Otway said, "Honesty needs no disguise nor ornament; be plain"
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