Today, Bund 18 is a sign of fashion and luxury. Knowns as Macquarie Bank Tower since 1923, this historical architecture has been renovated to a commercial function. On the 6th floor, it is the best French restuarant---Sens & Bund, operated by Michelin 3-star chefs. On the 7th, it's Bar Rouge, THE place for party animals of the city, not me.

Sometimes my friends ask me why I don't often go parties or saloon. I am not sure if I should say no. Least, I am not kinda party animal just as I don't like singing in Karaokay. Parties might be too crazy for me and I prefer to be left quietly sometimes even alone. But meanwhile, a voice often wispers --- go for fun with your people, excitement will bring you up. Should I make a change?

As I remember, years ago a friend of mine said that I tened to hide my passion and stay cool. She tried to change me throughout 3 years, but failed. I was not told until she released the secret on graduation day. I asked if she felt sad. Surprisingly, she said she was happy that I am still the one she knows. And I am happy to have such a friend.

Man In The Mirror   MJ

I'm Gonna Make A Change,
For Once In My Life
It's Gonna Feel Real Good,
Gonna Make A Difference
Gonna Make It Right . . .

As I, Turn Up The Collar On My
Favourite Winter Coat
This Wind Is Blowin' My Mind
I See The Kids In The Street,
With Not Enough To Eat
Who Am I, To Be Blind?
Pretending Not To See Their Needs
A Summer's Disregard,
A Broken Bottle Top
And A One Man's Soul
They Follow Each Other On
The Wind Ya' Know
'Cause They Got NowhereTo Go
That's Why I Want You To Know

I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change

I've Been A Victim Of A Selfish Kind Of Love
It's Time That I Realize That There Are Some With No
Home, Not A Nickel To Loan
Could It Be Really Me,
Pretending That They're Not Alone?

A Willow Deeply Scarred,
Somebody's Broken Heart
And A Washed-Out Dream
They Follow The Pattern Of
The Wind, Ya' See
Cause They Got No Place To Be
That's Why I'm Starting With Me

I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change

Again and again, I am complaining that life is not colorful enough. Who are to blame? Myself?

Who Moved My Cheese tells us that one shall be ready for changes at anytime. If you could make a move before you smell the change, you will have a chance to win. If you could make a right move before you smell it, you will win the bet. But the fact is there're only a few with both vision and courage. So, be brave! If you get bored, change yourself! Don't assume that other people will change your life. It is your own and it could only be changed by yourself.

Whatever your past is, whatever your current is, be brave to your future! Again, life is your own and you can make it!