127 Hours

Watching this 127 Hours was very much like watching a horror movie. Rather than scaring you because of ghosts and something gory, this movie scares you because of reality. Anything can happen to you just like that.

Here are some take away lessons:

1. Never, never EVER go somewhere adventurous alone. Always have a companion, or at least inform them where you’re going.

2. Always bring sufficient water with you. Drink your own urine when you’ve finished your fresh water. Bring some biscuits along too.

3. Stay as calm as possible when you are in a crisis.

4. Don’t ever buy any cheap Made-in-China multi tools, when your life depends on it, get the best you can afford. Get a REAL SWISS-made knife…

5. Always pack for emergency when you go out for trips. Always assume that you may be in danger and in need of the emergency pack.

And what did Aron learn?

1. Your family comes first. Know how to prioritize.

2. Even he believes in Karmic Laws. He believed that it was he himself who brought this accident to himself.

3. He is now thankful and grateful that he survived.

Aron Ralston (on the left) and James Franco

See this video as he described how he amputated his arm.

Why wait? ACT now!

Yesterday, I wrote the second English article for publishing. Although it was not as hard as writing a journal paper, it was still as tough, expressing my feelings with words. I felt that what I wrote would made a greater impact than if I were to write in an high impact journal.

On the evening of 11th March, Japan had one of the worst natural disaster in the history. It made me wonder again. Are we doing enough? Am I doing what I should be doing? Most importantly, did I made an impact?

Yesterday evening, I helped a blind to the LRT station. He may be able to navigate around even without help, but i knew that my little assistance would be able to help him get to his destination quickly.

At the platform, he told me that he's going towards the other direction. I was sad that I could not accompany him throughout the journey. There were people at the platform, but they’re just staring at him. When his LRT arrived, no one helped him at all. I went back to guide him into the carriage and left quickly before the doors were closed.

That incident left thinking again and again. What does publishing a journal paper gives you? Fame? Money? And does all these have an impact on the people who needs your help urgently? A quick action may do much more. Some things can wait. Some others just can’t.

So ACT today. Don’t just be glad that you’re safe from all these shortcomings. Take an action to help others in need. I said this once and I’ll say it again:

Someday, the person who really needs the help is YOU.

 

Life is short… Cherish it.

This evening, I witness the tribute of friends to the 3 drowned victims of the Batu Berangkai tragedy. It was definitely a moment of sorrow…

Many friends, and those who are not, dropped by to say their prayers to the 3 beloved pal.

I’ll let the photos do the talking…

 

 

 

 

Life is short… just like these candles…

Cherish your life… Life is just too short… you would never know whether tomorrow would come first, or you might have lost your life first… Take good care of yourself…

 

The news from The Star - Three UTAR students drown at waterfall, a fourth rescued

China 512 Earthquake Cartoon Strips

I received a forwarded message today. I think it is good to share this with everyone. So please take some time to view the comics.

God bless the China Earthquake victims...

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CHINA EARTHQUAKE STRIPS
Hello. This is Coco Wang. As you know the breaking news of 5.12 Earthquake in China, almost all the TV channels in China are broadcasting 24 hours non-stop of every development and stories of all the rescue operations in all damaged locations.

I don't know how much information the BBC or any UK media received from us, I imagine the UK audiences were presented with the major developments of the incident, but you are probably unaware of many important and inside details which are only known to people inside China.

The amount of incredibly moving stories of victims, rescuers, and volunteers is simply shocking at the moment. I have been collecting newspapers of all the stories, and telling them in the form of comic strips. I hope these stories could show the UK readers the love, warmth and courage of the Chinese people, also the sad and cruel reality of the horrible 5.12 Earthquake.

I am back home in Beijing now. Thousands of heart-breaking stories are happening 24 hours non-stop everyday, some are so sad that you can hardly bear, some are incredibly moving that you just can't stop crying... I wanted to go to the front to help with all those people, some of my friends have already gone there, but I heard that the traffic needed to be kept totally clear for rescue transportation at the moment, people like me without knowledge of first-aid and experience of rescue operations going there now would cause choas and trouble... but I can't just sit at home and do nothing, I have been crying my eyes out in the past three days, I have never felt more proud of my country and people... their love, courage and kindness rock me to my core! I have decided to tell these touching stories by drawing comics. I am going to send you comic strips almost everyday from now on, I hope you could know something about the earthquake in China, although you don't have to do anything, but I hope you could feel our love and hope.

Thank you all so much.

Coco Wang

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Movies and Natural Disasters

Hmm... It's a while since my last post. Well, you can see that natural disasters happened around us... Myanmar, now China.... What NEXT?!

Well, can Iron Man save us? Superman! Where are you?! How nice if cars can become Transformers and help out in these disasters... yada yada yada..... I know, I watched too much movies...hehe

Anyway, Marvel studios is coming up with more movies, making our childhood toys and cartoons come alive... with hot, hot artistes! Hah! Incredible hulk coming soon, and I doubt I'll watch that coz I don't really like the green giant (sorry man...).

Last but not least, Step Up 2 : The Streets is going to hit 'the streets' this July... and I'm SO going to get one.... See ya! Take care.