27 days away from home: updated version 1
just got home yesterday..left singapore on the 31st of Oct,been to Bhutan,Sikhim,Kolkata,Delhi,jaisalmer,pushkar,resikesh,shimla and finally varanasi.
This trip has been really long..been freezing my #%@$ off up in the snow capped-mountains ,been on a camel’s back in the desert, been standing next to a well wrapped corpse, been floating on the ganges river, been walking amongst holy men, been sick for the last five days. And yes, been eating two years entittlement of bananas within this short span of time.
I am not quite as tired as i think i should be, for some revelations on this trip coersed me to reaccess my priorities in my mundane life..this i will share with you in due time
Not now..not tommorrow…but….soon.
let me get on with my bills first..before the banks shut me off….
Till i get my material life in place,we will talk.
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Date: 28 november 2008
Time:2130hrs
its been a couple of days since i got back .Thank you lots for letting me know that i have been missed..
谢谢大家的关心，非常感动！很高兴你们的心里还有我。。。
Even though i missed the 45 anni programme, in a twisted narcissistic way, i am kind of a glad that my absence evoked some emotions in ppl who missed me..sometimes,in life, its good to just disappear for a while and when you step back and access the situation, you seemed to be able to dervive if you have been doing right.. Bear with my dissappearance for just a little longer,after my next trip to italy, which is on this coming monday, i should be back for good..been told that its snowing now in Milan..not very good for my flu and cough though..but i so love the sight and feel of snow..I remembered vividly the first time when i encountered snow..many years ago when i went to France on a new years eve..when the clock struck twelve, amazingly,the sky emptied buckets and buckets of white fluffy snow..i cried at the touch of snow, for i revelled in my virginal contact with it, i cried for the beauty of it, i cried when i realised that i would never be able to share this joy with my father, who passed on a couple of months prior to my trip…
Hmm..getting a bit too heavy..did not set out to blog in this direction..Weird.. i started on a happy note but now……a drastic change of mood i detect..but how come?……
Memories…so beautiful yet, when triggered,becomes hauntingly beautiful..with overtones of sadness that seemed to have a life of its own and engulfs you in a split second..
i think i am still very sick, thus emotional…..that sounds …. logical
but in my heart i know well……… that’s just an excuse…
on November 26th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
wa… glad you are back in Singapore!
It’s always great to be home isn’t it?
Are you recovering from being sick?
Have more rest!
It’s a pity not being able to see you in the 45th anniversary gala by the way…
on November 26th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
终于看到了你的留言,禄江哥哥你还好吗?
on November 26th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
“The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson
a quote for you
take care…
regards,
weiz
on November 26th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Hi! Bryan
How long more do you need to travel on the project that you mentioned months ago…
I really don’t like to see variety show without you as a host… some people have been trying real hard to be like you but sorry lor, they are so near to impossible
I was hoping to see you on the 45th anniversary show too but I am really disappointed that it didn’t happen… When are you going to return to the TV Box?
Take care and hope to see more post from you here
Boyi
on November 26th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Hi Bryan Ya I think lots of your fans missed your presence at the gala.
on November 26th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
hi, good to have you back. missed you in the 45th anniversary show but saw some shots of your act in Pu Gong Ying… and Kym and Lina was still as funny re-enacting their characters in City Beat… the City Beat rap brought back lots of memories. you guys were so funny and wacky then..
may you get your life back in place really soon. take care. =)
on November 26th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Finally see ur new post in here, have not been seeing u on tv for so long until the recent cita bella show, hope ur trip has been good awaiting ur new programs on tv
on November 27th, 2008 at 12:15 am
=) glad to see your post again. Hope to see more updates of you! Cheerz!
on November 27th, 2008 at 4:13 am
嗨，你终于回来了啊~
读完，你写的~
我有点难过。。
因为。。。
你生病了？ 好了吗？
我有点担心你~
希望你已经好了~
你要好好的照顾自己~
千万不要累坏自己的身体~
因为，你的家人还需要你~
我们也需要你~
知道了吗？我的“王子”
记得，不管我在哪里，对你的支持是永远不会变的~
好了，很晚了~我要去睡了~晚安~！
不要忘了我~好吗？=）
on November 27th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Aah coool! You finally blogged! Delhi! What fun! I have been a Bollywood fanatic since I’m a kid but I have never been to India. Wud definitely love to visit India sometime next year though, so when the bills and the poos are done .. I hope to check back in and read up more about your escapades!!! Did you travel alone this time?
I always admire people who opt to travel alone .. there is a saying goes, “If you can’t make it alone, you can’t make it at all.”
on November 27th, 2008 at 8:37 am
i think that was very freeze for you in those countries. could you post some pics on your website, i am very expecting. by the way, i like you dress the glasses, haha, and happy thanksgiving.
on November 27th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Hi Bryan,
Not a fan but just to let u know u’ve been missed. Do miss the days that sees u on TV. Take Care while u’re zipping ard. It’s an experience that much envy by me who is too tied down by everything in life.. May life be good w u..
on November 27th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Hi Bryan,
It’s so nice to read your blog…. your photos posted are awesome ! Yes, please do post us with more of your updates in work or life.
Do take care
on November 27th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
哗….终于回来了 ，期待好久。。。。
on November 28th, 2008 at 12:26 am
hi bryan
we all miss you for sure.. when u coming bk to host a local show? but it nice to do so much travelling.. it such a eye opening lor.. evy u…:)
on November 28th, 2008 at 12:43 am
Sometimes what I envy about you is your life, your work, allowing you to travel around the world, meeting people from various backgrounds, nationalities and all the experience you went through. Looking from my side, your life is so fulfilling and colourful. Hope you sense it too!
cheers.
on November 28th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Dear Bryan,
U r real-y tanned!
Welcome back sweet home^^
Ya . . miss seeing U at 45th gala!
Have a good rest & speedy recovery (~,~)’)
Luv, (‘v’)
on November 28th, 2008 at 9:04 am
No wonder we didnt see you on TV recently, Thnx GoD you are back. We miss you a lot orh…
on November 28th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Hello Bryan,
happy to hear from you again.
I know it’s work that makes you unable to give us regular blog updates. Understandable!
Yeah, kind of missed you but did manage to catch you hosting the recent Citispa show, also those 2 little snippets of you on videos @ Channel 8 website. Will pray for you..hoping that you can finish your travel show filming as soon as possible, without any further hitches.
See you soon!~
on November 28th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Hey bryan! Glad that you’re back, really miss you a lot.
Hope you’ve enjoyed your trip, was disappointed not seeing you at the 45 anni.
Do post more and upload more pics, take care and smile always~
on November 28th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Hi Bryan….
its been ages since i dropped by 2 look at ur post n blogs…
n WELCOME BACK 2 blogging n giving more info bout ur trip….
travelling is freakin nice n all bt health is more important…
so take care n all de best in everything u do
JIAYO!!!
on November 28th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Hi Bryan!
Happy to hear from you again.
Miss you so much..
Take Care..
on November 29th, 2008 at 12:54 am
it’s always nice to relive the past once in a while.. to reminisce the beautiful things…
on November 29th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Hi Bryan,
So glad to sawyou blog.
lately,i have saw a sitcom named to konwn you.
The character 刘晋元 who you act is so nice,wo~~~~~~~~~~Hehe
I am very excitedly,so leave this reply to you,I don`t know how to give expression of mine feeling…hehehe,anyway funs you.
http://user.qzone.qq.com/148422849/
well, it`s my space，welcome to you ,进来see see. There are some photos and diary for me,hehe.
ah~~~~~~~~~~~~~sorry about my bad english,hope you understand about this reply.
Thank you.
on November 29th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Hi Bryan,
So glad to sawyou blog.
lately,i have saw a sitcom named 仙剑奇侠传 to konwn you.
The character 刘晋元 who you act is so nice,wo~~~~~~~~~~Hehe
I am very excitedly,so leave this reply to you,I don`t know how to give expression of mine feeling…hehehe,anyway funs you.
http://user.qzone.qq.com/148422849/
well, it`s my space，welcome to you ,进来see see. There are some photos and diary for me,hehe.
ah~~~~~~~~~~~~~sorry about my bad english,hope you understand about this reply.
Thank you.
on November 29th, 2008 at 3:03 am
晚安了 =)
加油哦！！
我“美云”会永远支持你！！
也永远守在你身边。。。
知道了吗？ 我的“王子”
on November 29th, 2008 at 3:05 am
hi bryan,
welcome home and yet sad to say your stay is short, hope to see you on the tv box.
know that you are sick, have to rest and plenty of water.
whatever you do we all know you are the best
on November 29th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Hi Bryan,
Firstly, welcome back to our small island – Singapore. It is really been quite a while that we didn’t see you. How are you getting on?
Secondly, it is really quite sad for not able to see you on Channel 8 for its 45th anniversary.
Thirdly, year 2008 is coming to an end soon. Hope that you are not going to fly around temporary – celebrate end of 2008 with your family and friends. And also to welcome a brand new year.
Looking forward to more of your updates of your wonderful trips.
See ya.
Cheers,
Gin
on November 29th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
hi bryan, glad to see u updating ur blog. it’s been a long time since we last saw u. and it seems tt lina ng was hoping tt u were there on tt anniversary show.
anyway, let us give those who had died in the mumbai attacks, which included one singaporean, our condolences. and tt we do not support any type of terrorism.
on November 30th, 2008 at 12:54 am
The pain of losing someone … sometimes even time can’t heal, but because the present is so overwhelmingly beautiful, I believe you have the good capabilities in you to embrace the present with so much hope and love. Daddy will be at the otehr end of the rainbow at the end of the day. =)
Hang in there, Bryan!!! Here wishing youa speeeedy recovery and a big huggie!! =) Enjoy your trip in Italy! I went there in June! I love Italya nd switzerland … particularly switzerland and for someone like you, I believe you will love SWITZERLAND as much as I do tooooooooo … It’s sooo breathtakingly beautiful there!!! Now chin up … keep safe … and nurse yourself back to the best of health!! You are a lucky bastard to have so many people loving you! LOL
on November 30th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
oh u r back in Singapore, welcome back. Why so emo? Think travelling has taken a toll on u…
on November 30th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Hi Bryan,
I was a fan of yours when I was a teenager (sent you a couple of fan letters I think… and also emails and I was so happy when you actually replied me) and I had been following every single TV shows your appeared in, till I started to indulge myself in Japanese dramas and variety shows.
I’ve been living and working in Japan for 2 year plus now and I’ve lost touch completely with S’pore’s TV production. Thus it’s so nice to have found your blog recently and read about what has been going on in your life.
It’s really nice to be able to travel around the world and I long to do that one day, when I have the money and time to. But do take care as you travel. The flu bug is everywhere now, especially in cold countries. Almost everyone I know in Japan are coming down with either cold or flu too. Anyway, will pray for your safety as you travel.
Take care and God bless.
on December 1st, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Oh my, u hv not recover and yet hv to fly off again.. Do take good care of yourself n don’t let yr cold n cough gets worse. We will definitely miss you n hope to see u soon on TV show…
Really very looking forward to this travel show tat makes u a flying man for the past few months.
on December 2nd, 2008 at 1:25 pm
hi bryan.. juz passing by but want to tell u something.. i miss “cheng ren zha zhi” where u, kym, sharon and shufang together! hopefully it be cast again..! cheers!!!
on December 3rd, 2008 at 12:11 am
my dear Bryan!
Travel again? Please travel with care ^^
oh … guess u r in Milan now ….. ….
looking forward to your returning & sharing with us everything in italy!
on December 4th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Hey Bryan!
Saw in a brief press report in the chinese papers today, knowing that you are one of the 4 nominees for the “Best Variety Show Host” award category in the upcoming Asian Television Awards 2008!
Congratulations!!!
You will be vying against Eric Tsang (Hongkong TVB), Guo Liang and Quan Yifeng.
I hope you can emerge as the winner la…hehehe.
on December 4th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I am your super fans,likes each role which you act,
I hope you can often come to China.
on December 4th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
^_^ 终于看到你的更新。 很高兴 ， 但更希望你身体健康 。
on December 6th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
hi bryan, congrats on your nomination for ATV awards. hope this nomination can make u happy, as u seem quite emo these days. and best of all, ur friend, quan yi fong and guo liang, are also nominated for the same category. but u will be fighting against denise keller from MTV Asia, Eric Tsang from TVB, and 2 other black horses from Malaysia and Thailand for the same category as well.
anyway i hope u win.
on December 6th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
HI BRYAN,WISH ,HOPE N BEST OF LUCK THAT U DESERVED TO GET THE AWARD TO BE THE BEST HOST .
on December 7th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
congrats on ur nomination for best entertainment presenter in Asian TV awards
on December 7th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
終於會家了。。不管怎麼樣﹐回到家的感覺還是最好的吧。。
部落格就是日記本嘛﹐你的開心和不開心就是要紀錄下來~這也是個解開你心中想說的話。。
希望你快快康復哦~
on December 8th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Hi Bryan,
Is good to hear from you about some time ..miss u when I didnt see you on tv for the anniversary show.. take good care!
God bless u!
on December 9th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Congrats for the nomination in ATV awards!
let’s hope the best!
on December 9th, 2008 at 1:40 am
かわいいの禄江哥儿，好好庆祝入围ATV吧。 什么也不去想了都喽。好好加油呀