I was reading the Zen Inspiration and find the following helpful.
Where does a pacified or non-pacified mind come from when mind itself is non-existent?
Non-existent of permanent self. Everything is dependent on causes and conditions. So why be unhappy and think of what is over.
I did ART test today and I am happy that finally the ART test kit shows negative result. Yeah, tomorrow I can go back to work.
My family members have all recovered. I think day 2 of being tested Covid-positive was the worst. I had fever, sneezed, felt very tired and sleepy. I also had sore throat and coughed. By day 4, I felt better but the ART test kit still showed positive result.
I drank lots of water, chrysanthemum tea with Luo Han Guo prepared by my mum and also coconut juice brought by my father. My father recovered first as he is first diagnosed with covid first. I'm happy that all my family members have recovered from covid now.
Now my Tracetogether app shows that I am vaccinated from last week additional dose needed. Yeah, just in time for me to go out to celebrate my birthday.
I like this theme song from Stephen Chow's directed movie. It is about not giving up on your dream. To work towards your dream and achieve it.
I like what Paulo Coelho wrote. Never abandon your dreams. Follow the signs.
問野風踏遍幾多長路
So happy to see beautiful double rainbow from my home today.
Finally I went to the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) located in the financial district area at Straits Boulevard, near the Tanjong Pagar MRT yesterday. My cousin M asked me to join her to see the cute Ang Ku Kueh girl exhibition at SCCC. We reached the place at about 7.50 pm so we didn't get to see much of level 2 exhibition. Level 1 concourse shows videos of various dialect groups in Singapore like the Teochews, Hokkiens, Cantonese, Hakka and Hainanese.
We only explored the rooftop garden and the Ang Ku Kueh girl exhibition and watched some of the videos at the concourse. You can watch videos of different dialect groups as shared below and at SCCC youtube channel here.
Website of SCCC: https://singaporeccc.org.sg/
Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar MRT
Free admission
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre is located at Straits Boulevard, near the Tanjong Pagar MRT
Despite high vaccination rate in Singapore, we now have shocking 13046 new Covid cases yesterday. It is high time that the authorities start to question if having booster is effective. If it is not effective, it's high time to reflect and think of new strategy. Israel which is promoting booster vaccination is still suffering from high Covid daily cases. Why are countries with citizens who are fully vaccinated seeing rises in Covid19 cases?
I have many colleagues who are infected with Covid despite taking the booster shots. I also have another colleague who recovered from Covid even though he didn't take any vaccination. I believe it is because he is very health conscious who exercises and eats healthily, refraining from sugar. Previously MOH announced that those who passed on despite being fully vaccinated is due to underlying conditions. So it goes to show that even if you are fully vaccinated, it doesn't help if you have underlying conditions. Perhaps living a healthy lifestyle is crucial to overcome this virus and develops herd immunity.
Athletes around the world reported of heart conditions/attacks after taking vaccination. Some Singaporeans also reported side effects like heart palpitations. The current vaccination does has an impact on the heart especially if you do strenuous exercises.
I think the current health minister OYK and the Ministry of Health are not managing the covid situation well. When covid situation has not stabilised earlier, he should not go to JJ Lim's concert. Those who are infected with Covid19 should just be given MC and not go to work and infect others. High hospitalisation rate is also draining the healthcare workers.
Is there accountability for the recent passing of 103 years old lady? She was given 4th Covid19 jab. It's really irresponsible to blame her fatality due to underlying conditions. Which centenarian don't have underlying conditions?
For me, I have compromised by taking two vaccinations already. I'm not taking the booster vaccination. Is Singapore going to depend on endless vaccination instead of natural herd immunity by taking care of our health and refraining from high sugar diet? I'm prepared not to go to the malls once my full vaccination lapses on 14 February. I can always buy things online and save more money by not eating at restaurants. I'm not going to take the never-ending booster.
I think the best decision I ever made is travelling to New York to watch Broadway musical Jersey Boys in 2011. Definitely one of the best shows I enjoyed throughly with great performance by all the professional cast especially the male lead Jarrod Spector with amazing vocal range.
Last week I was doing final spring cleaning and came across all my old letters and cards. In the past before the advance of communications, we sent each others letters and cards. I feel that the current trend of sending electronic cards and messages is rather transient. With the hardcopy letters and cards, you can easily retrieve it and read. These cards remind me of my former colleagues and friends. I wonder how they are doing now.
My friend told me that I have many weird rules but I think it's just common sense. Yesterday my aunty wanted to sit on my bed but luckily I managed to stop her from sitting on it. I don't even sit or sleep on my bed if I haven't bathe yet or just return from work. If you go out, your clothes will be exposed to all those virus and dust.
To my dismay, my young cousins sat on my new Ergotune chair. I also don't sit if I just return from outside. After they returned home, I immediately disinfected my chair. Next time, I'll just lock my bedroom if there are visitors so they don't sit on my chair and bed.
Last time, when I travelled to Taiwan with a friend, I also told her not to put her stuff on my bed in the hotel. Some people just put their bag on benches or toilet floor which are unhygienic. Sometimes I wonder if they think about the implications of putting their things outside and then put on the bed. I must tell them first as I be very upset if they put their things on my bed or sit on it.
I like paintings by Wu Qiong and Coplu for their vibrant colour and dreamy scenes. Their art works are currently on displayed at Raffles City Shopping mall by Ode to Art gallery. I like art that sparks joy in you. 
Looking forward to Mayday Chinese New Year concert starting at 10.45pm today at here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePgCvai8wk8
