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"Flowers make a home warm and happy. When I wake up with the smell in the morning, I would feel ‘what a wonderful day!'," she said with a smile.
Miss Lam also starts her morning with a fresh breakfast she make for herself, a step she has decided to take to slow her pace of life.
But this is just the first step to actualise the ideal life that she wants: "When I get up in the morning, I make myself a breakfast and have it really slowly. Then, I wash the dishes, read a book, watch a movie, take some photos and a walk."
Miss Lam has also learned to slow down when pursuing her hobby of photography. The actress used to snap without thinking, but she has now learned to patiently wait to capture the best moment, she said.
She has also treasured more the relationships with her friends and family. Despite her hectic work schedule, she still finds time to do embroideries for her friends. And she insists writing letters to her pen pals, including a 78-year-old German "grandpa" whom she has been staying in touch with for 15 years.
"I am not a dinosaur. Of course I use the internet, but I believe technology can never replace the emotions in handwriting," Miss Lam said.
The actress said the diverse backgrounds of her pen friends also allowed her to learn seeing things in different perspectives.
Being influenced by her friends, Miss Lam said she wanted to make a good use of her motivational power as a celebrity by doing more charity work in future. "I was not conscious of being a celebrity. But now I know that everyone has the power to influence others," she said.
