I've been contemplating this for some time.
Perhaps I should shut down this blog and move on out. Away from all this.
I love to write, to rhyme, to carry on this comfortable madness. But I have found nothing but sadness so far. While sadness is beautiful and beauty is priceless wine, I find that I can stomach little more.
I'm sick of its taste. Oh, the bittersweet nectar that flows through my senses and nuzzles my soul. I've been intoxicated, and now, hungover.
This time, I have perhaps been truely left with nothing. Because I have to build up so many things again from scratch, at work and at home. I find myself stretched, and wanting.
Wanting healing more than anything else. Because my wounds are old, and beginning to stink.
I feel like a fizzling sparkler left in the dark after the celebrations are over...
I'm shutting down this woozy nausea of rhyme and rhythm, and moving on to a harder skined beast to hide my soft underbelly. My words will poison another heart no more.
More updates on my new digital canvas coming soon.
JKLM
Monday, January 29, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
My New Baby
http://www.rp.sg/osg/sports/ivp.asp
http://www.rp.sg/osg/republic/index.asp
My new baby; my new muse.
My new want-it-all focus of my life.
Check it out. Comments are welcomed.
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I'm moving from one obsession to another in my life. Now isn't that healthy?
I'm finally happy. And that's why I've stopped rhyming for a while. Music and poetry is at their sweetest for me when it's dark.
Oh don't worry. They'll be back. They're already a part of me.
==============================
Thank you for being there with me through it all.
I guess we both just need more time. For now.
Who knows what else will happen tomorrow?
JKLM
http://www.rp.sg/osg/republic/index.asp
My new baby; my new muse.
My new want-it-all focus of my life.
Check it out. Comments are welcomed.
==============================
I'm moving from one obsession to another in my life. Now isn't that healthy?
I'm finally happy. And that's why I've stopped rhyming for a while. Music and poetry is at their sweetest for me when it's dark.
Oh don't worry. They'll be back. They're already a part of me.
==============================
Thank you for being there with me through it all.
I guess we both just need more time. For now.
Who knows what else will happen tomorrow?
JKLM
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Article #04
Here's a sample of one of the articles that I've worked on for my department. Darn... this one sure took a long time. Too much info, too many inspirations and ideas, not to mention too many noteworthy gold-dust moments.
I'm trying to polish up my writing as well as work towards establishing a sports publication for my department. Simply because the kids deserve it. And once you've seen them perform on their personal battlefields, you're sure that they will be able to surprise you again.
This site will change too, hopefully, into a sort of periodical layout. Just for kicks...
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3RD NATIONAL INTER-GRASIO PENCAK SILAT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006:
Beyond A Sport; Into Pesilat
What do you know about Silat? A soldier’s conviction is best communicated through his unyielding stance, but how much deeper is the true extent of a warrior’s soul, and the cause for which he fights?
Pencak Silat has made its presence felt in Singapore since its humble beginnings at Masjid Al-Khair mosque in 1977, and it has since then grown and evolved to become a modern interpretation of chivalry for the local Malay/Muslim community. With about 3000 students, over 60 instructors and many more supporters rallied behind the flag of this sport, Pencak Silat has pervaded Singapore through its training centre at Residents’ Committees and Community Centre, and made an undeniable impact in the region during the Asian and Commonwealth Games.
Locally, Pencak Silat is taught and managed through the traditional hierarchy system of a National Sports Association (Singapore Silat Federation), its constituent clubs and affiliates. The Grasio Association is Singapore’s largest Silat club, with an active membership of over 2000 from over 70 constituent grass-roots groups. And it is this mammoth club that took the initiative to organize this explosive national event.
From 22nd to 25th December 2006, RP’s familiar AGORA Halls were converted into the modern battle grounds for Singapore’s Pencak Silat practitioners. Regardless of age, skill and race, over 1000 warriors clashed in close to 20 events to pursue the ideals of Pesilat and bring glory to their Grasio group. Never mind that the event stole Santa’s limelight, as it turns out, the participants received their fair share of goodies this Christmas and had plenty to cheer about.
Over 1000 members put aside their holiday plans and devoted their time tirelessly under the leadership of their Grandmaster and local Silat hero, Mr. Sheik Alau’ddin Bin Yacoob Marican, PBM. Mr. Sheik’s experience as a Silat practitioner and coach is undeniable: as a two-time World Silat Champion, multiple SEA Games gold medalist as well as a multiple award-winning coach, his presence immediately commanded the respect and attention of all who were present. The success of this event was a clear testament to team spirit of the Grasio Sports Silat School, and Mr. Sheik’s experienced guidance.
The energy exhibited at this event was cumulated at the opening and closing ceremonies. Like a great mythical monkey, the spirit of camaraderie and anticipation of competition rose steadily with the excited chatter and eager shifting feet in the AGORA Halls. Once the GOH arrived on-site, traditional Malay musical percussions thundered in a synchronized heartbeat through the halls;. Like a jungle tune of raw energy, kompangs and rebanas singing proudly their praises for the gregarious spirit of Pesilat and the unity of the local Malay / Muslim unity.
Throughout the rest of the event, competitors contested in a range of contact and non-contact forms of Silat. Some of the highlights included contact sparring between contestants as young as 5 years old, as well as an all-stars sparring match between 5 of Gasio Sports Silat School’s representatives and a rival local school. A first in this national Silat championship is also the All-Styles Open Championships, which feature full contact sparring and a no-styles –barred. Due to the rigorous demands of this segment, strict requirements and rules were imposed to ensure fair play and healthy competition.
There was plenty to see and cheer about in this championship. Confident and powerful stances displayed by experienced Silat practitioners inspired their younger apprentices, while precisely synchronized movements from youths in the Group Sparring Art Form segments earned thumbs-up from even some of the strictest instructors. I was inspired by what I had the priviledge to witness, but even more so intrigued by this art-sport that was Pencak Silat.
As I had come to understand, Pencak Silat in Singapore today was first conceived through the warring cultures of feudal Indonesia, in the Nusantara archipelago. This art of self-defense was subsequently forged through the ages by a mix of tradition and modernity, eventually giving rise to the dynamic art-sport we see today. Pencak Silat is still taught in Singapore with a style that respects and honours its traditional emphasis on honesty, justice, respect, discipline and loyalty, yet acknowledging our changing way of life through the accommodation of personal style and alternative training methods.
The purpose of Grasio Association (Singapore), as intended by its founder Mr. Sheik Alau’ddin, was not only to reach out Malay community, but also to other races, focusing on the promotion of self-development and improvement through self-discipline and learning the technical aspects of the sport. Indeed, it must demand much self-discipline of individuals to learn the skills of fighting and to gain the knowledge of mental training while controlling the desire to misuse of abuse it.
This understanding and respect for the old-world values of justice and honour can perhaps be best summarized in the Pesilat Pledge. This pledge is a symbolic representation of Pencak Silat’s warrior roots, and more significantly stays throughout the ages to remind all practitioners of its timeless and true values. I like to think of these as the modern knights, and the re-discovered oaths of their round-table.
Pencak Silat is a sport based on fitness, built on technique and refined through its values. Above that, Silat is a way of life, for its passionate practitioners and for the lives which they have changed. Many youths found their way around their teenage problems through healthy engagement in this sport, while many other found their higher calling in pursuing the physical limits and achievements in the national and regional sports scene. For many years now, Pencak Silat has touched and affected lives of its practitioners, and it will continue to do so, much thanks to the efforts and wisdom of its celebrated leader and local hero, Mr. Sheik Alau’ddin.
=================================
Pesilat Pledge
Pesilat is an individual who has noble mind and character.
A Pesilat is a man who honors his fellow man and loves friendship and peace.
A Pesilat is a man who always thinks and acts positively, creatively and dynamic.
A Pesilat is a knight who upholds truth honesty and justice, and is always resilient in facing any ordeal and temptation.
A Pesilat is a knight who is always responsible for his words and deeds.
=================================
This just so characteristic of my style. I'm now desperate to evolve and grow; in writing, in appetite and in senses I'm hungry, oh yes once again, for more. And that's exactly what I'm gonna get -- one way or another.
Comments?
Get me at limjunekiat@gmail.com
JKLM
I'm trying to polish up my writing as well as work towards establishing a sports publication for my department. Simply because the kids deserve it. And once you've seen them perform on their personal battlefields, you're sure that they will be able to surprise you again.
This site will change too, hopefully, into a sort of periodical layout. Just for kicks...
===============================
3RD NATIONAL INTER-GRASIO PENCAK SILAT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006:
Beyond A Sport; Into Pesilat
What do you know about Silat? A soldier’s conviction is best communicated through his unyielding stance, but how much deeper is the true extent of a warrior’s soul, and the cause for which he fights?
Pencak Silat has made its presence felt in Singapore since its humble beginnings at Masjid Al-Khair mosque in 1977, and it has since then grown and evolved to become a modern interpretation of chivalry for the local Malay/Muslim community. With about 3000 students, over 60 instructors and many more supporters rallied behind the flag of this sport, Pencak Silat has pervaded Singapore through its training centre at Residents’ Committees and Community Centre, and made an undeniable impact in the region during the Asian and Commonwealth Games.
Locally, Pencak Silat is taught and managed through the traditional hierarchy system of a National Sports Association (Singapore Silat Federation), its constituent clubs and affiliates. The Grasio Association is Singapore’s largest Silat club, with an active membership of over 2000 from over 70 constituent grass-roots groups. And it is this mammoth club that took the initiative to organize this explosive national event.
From 22nd to 25th December 2006, RP’s familiar AGORA Halls were converted into the modern battle grounds for Singapore’s Pencak Silat practitioners. Regardless of age, skill and race, over 1000 warriors clashed in close to 20 events to pursue the ideals of Pesilat and bring glory to their Grasio group. Never mind that the event stole Santa’s limelight, as it turns out, the participants received their fair share of goodies this Christmas and had plenty to cheer about.
Over 1000 members put aside their holiday plans and devoted their time tirelessly under the leadership of their Grandmaster and local Silat hero, Mr. Sheik Alau’ddin Bin Yacoob Marican, PBM. Mr. Sheik’s experience as a Silat practitioner and coach is undeniable: as a two-time World Silat Champion, multiple SEA Games gold medalist as well as a multiple award-winning coach, his presence immediately commanded the respect and attention of all who were present. The success of this event was a clear testament to team spirit of the Grasio Sports Silat School, and Mr. Sheik’s experienced guidance.
The energy exhibited at this event was cumulated at the opening and closing ceremonies. Like a great mythical monkey, the spirit of camaraderie and anticipation of competition rose steadily with the excited chatter and eager shifting feet in the AGORA Halls. Once the GOH arrived on-site, traditional Malay musical percussions thundered in a synchronized heartbeat through the halls;. Like a jungle tune of raw energy, kompangs and rebanas singing proudly their praises for the gregarious spirit of Pesilat and the unity of the local Malay / Muslim unity.
Throughout the rest of the event, competitors contested in a range of contact and non-contact forms of Silat. Some of the highlights included contact sparring between contestants as young as 5 years old, as well as an all-stars sparring match between 5 of Gasio Sports Silat School’s representatives and a rival local school. A first in this national Silat championship is also the All-Styles Open Championships, which feature full contact sparring and a no-styles –barred. Due to the rigorous demands of this segment, strict requirements and rules were imposed to ensure fair play and healthy competition.
There was plenty to see and cheer about in this championship. Confident and powerful stances displayed by experienced Silat practitioners inspired their younger apprentices, while precisely synchronized movements from youths in the Group Sparring Art Form segments earned thumbs-up from even some of the strictest instructors. I was inspired by what I had the priviledge to witness, but even more so intrigued by this art-sport that was Pencak Silat.
As I had come to understand, Pencak Silat in Singapore today was first conceived through the warring cultures of feudal Indonesia, in the Nusantara archipelago. This art of self-defense was subsequently forged through the ages by a mix of tradition and modernity, eventually giving rise to the dynamic art-sport we see today. Pencak Silat is still taught in Singapore with a style that respects and honours its traditional emphasis on honesty, justice, respect, discipline and loyalty, yet acknowledging our changing way of life through the accommodation of personal style and alternative training methods.
The purpose of Grasio Association (Singapore), as intended by its founder Mr. Sheik Alau’ddin, was not only to reach out Malay community, but also to other races, focusing on the promotion of self-development and improvement through self-discipline and learning the technical aspects of the sport. Indeed, it must demand much self-discipline of individuals to learn the skills of fighting and to gain the knowledge of mental training while controlling the desire to misuse of abuse it.
This understanding and respect for the old-world values of justice and honour can perhaps be best summarized in the Pesilat Pledge. This pledge is a symbolic representation of Pencak Silat’s warrior roots, and more significantly stays throughout the ages to remind all practitioners of its timeless and true values. I like to think of these as the modern knights, and the re-discovered oaths of their round-table.
Pencak Silat is a sport based on fitness, built on technique and refined through its values. Above that, Silat is a way of life, for its passionate practitioners and for the lives which they have changed. Many youths found their way around their teenage problems through healthy engagement in this sport, while many other found their higher calling in pursuing the physical limits and achievements in the national and regional sports scene. For many years now, Pencak Silat has touched and affected lives of its practitioners, and it will continue to do so, much thanks to the efforts and wisdom of its celebrated leader and local hero, Mr. Sheik Alau’ddin.
=================================
Pesilat Pledge
Pesilat is an individual who has noble mind and character.
A Pesilat is a man who honors his fellow man and loves friendship and peace.
A Pesilat is a man who always thinks and acts positively, creatively and dynamic.
A Pesilat is a knight who upholds truth honesty and justice, and is always resilient in facing any ordeal and temptation.
A Pesilat is a knight who is always responsible for his words and deeds.
=================================
This just so characteristic of my style. I'm now desperate to evolve and grow; in writing, in appetite and in senses I'm hungry, oh yes once again, for more. And that's exactly what I'm gonna get -- one way or another.
Comments?
Get me at limjunekiat@gmail.com
JKLM
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