Orangie day... 31/08/08

Woke up at about 12 today. Felt real guilty as I wasted my whole morning away. I guess sleeping at 4 the day before is really not recommended.

Spent the whole day doing one assignment which is due in another 2 weeks. Finally get to finish it. Feel alittle accomplished. Just need to double check the answers before transferring it onto the paper and lastly, trouble Ms YH to scan them into pdf format.

Got to really buck up on my other modules. I think I need to be more disciplined!!!



Went to meet the folks in the city after their run. Too bad I didn't managed to join them for the run. Well, it's okay, there's always another time ya!? *FIngers crossed*

Took the above pict when I was in the bus to city. Kind of love this pants that I wore today. Thanx to my mum for altering it to fit my length.





One thing that has always been enjoyable whenever I am with my folks is, food. We had dinner at this Japanese restaurant. Not really sure of the name but they do serve really nice food. Quite affordable if you order their student's meal. Oh! They serve really good iced tea too!



Ya! In case you haven't realised, Ernest and I had the same colour combi. It was purely coincidental! We attracted stares when we visited the fragrance section. Bet many thought we were a couple. Oh my... Er... Mich... I didn't teach your bro to become a ... Haha...



Anyway, thanx to Ms Chen for giving me the Teacher's Day Card. Thankful! And, thanx for your well wishes too! I really hope that will come true soon enough.

Hym... Thanx for giving the time that I need. Give me sometime to figure out for myself. I will give an answer in due time. Like I've said, "Its not easy for me as it is for you..."

Understanding oneself... 30/08/08

Sometimes we complain how no one in the World understands us...

We lament that no one understands us the way that we do...

Perhaps, it is a matter of understanding what we want,

knowing what our hearts yearn for...

Do you get feel torn between 2 worlds at times?

Every step you take towards one, painstakingly brings you away from the other.

Living in the expectations of others can be overwhelming at times...

I think it's the time of the month again...

*no title* ... 30/08/08

Hym... You know they always say that guys' rooms are very messy? I really think there is some truth to it. Just look at my pillows and blanket. Everyday when I wake up, I'll just roll them up in one pile only to conquer the the very pile in the night when I sleep. Yes, I'm a lazy bum...



Went to meet Mich and her bro in town. Was supposed to buy my pair of sneakers but guess we were kind of late as most of the shops were closed and my pickiness took the better of me. In the end, we ended up feasting at Swensen's.

Hym... I feel real guilty as I have been spending quite alot of food for the past few days. And I was actually intending to save? Guess I got to work harder!

Anyway, the impromptu meeting turned out to be... great. Honestly, it was enjoyable. Thanx for the drink. It was simple and short chat as time didn't permit. Pretty interesting! We'll just have to see how things go.

Headed down to Mustafa. The crowd was alittle crazy and to top it off, my nose went bonkers too. And guess what, I aggravated it by sniffing on the various perfumes on the display shelves. Haha...


Hym... No wonder so many people are using this fragrance. It's really very nice and gentle on the nose. My nose is in love... I reckon I shd get one of it!

Oh! I got my thumb drive too! Finally...


I have no idea why my hand went for the teddy's... It was almost natural! Haha...

Disappointed... 29/08/08

Someone commented, "Where got Uni student wear slippers to school?!" After much consideration, I decided to get myself a pair of well-deserved, much more decent looking, slippers!

There's actually another reason for buying this pair of slippers too. ANyway, it won't be able to put into good use, at least not for the purpose I had in mind anymore! Disappointed... Well, at least the call came as promised. Whatever!

I think I will consider getting myself a pair of sneakers. Been saying this over and over again and I am still on the hunt for the ONE pair of sneakers. I reckon it is an arduous undertaking to get a pair at affordable prices and most of all, suit my eccentric taste at the same time. It's time to raise my budget for the shoes. I might hit the ALDO store recommended by Mich.

Anyway, I love the pict. Haha... The slippers went really well with my dress code.



Got this picture as we were on our way to some shop that sells DUrian ZU Chang Fen. It seems like a hotel or something. Shall check it out when I have the chance.



Well, after walking for more than 10mins, we finally reached our destination. Not really keen on trying the combi of durian with zu chang fen but, I gave in to temptation anyway.

Hym... I would say it's not one of those regular dishes we would feast but okay if we wanna try something new. 1.5 out of 5 stars. OOps!

Meaningful line... 28/08/08

Was watching this repeat telecast of "Brothers & Sisters" on Channel 5.

There was this sentence that really caught my attention...

"There's no other person I would rather choose to walk the every chapters in my life than you..."

That was just so sweet!

I'm growing a sweet tooth for sweet things. Am I running at a risk of having diabetes?

Much to my surprise, many steps have been taken. Should I or should I not!?

That's so ... 29/08/08

"i dunno if watever has happened has lifted my friendship with you to loving u and caring for u like a younger brother. Yet I think I know that I care more for u than say... It's a totally different thing I guess. but of cos, still platonic. of cos if I may add, more like a younger brother. like an older sister fretting over a brother going astray..."

Thanx a million, I get what you are driving at.

It's not really astray as you have said...

This is not the first time, and definitely not the last of it.

Random stuff... 28/08/08

I got my second Teacher's Day present! Well, pretty surprised. Wasn't really expecting anything coz I seem to be arguing with my student more often than none. Haha...

Well, thanx for the present! Doubt I will be teaching him next year as he will be taking his PSLE this coming Oct. Best of luck to him! Anyway, anybody wants the present? I really have no use for it and will most prob donate it to some monastery in AMK. I believe in donating stuff as it is better for someone else to have something who appreciates the stuff more than I do.

Went to watch WALL-E.

Nice short movie, just the way I wanted. Missed the beginning of the show but I am already getting used to such. Haha Might catch the show again but there and again, should I? Hoping to catch "Promotion" after reading its review from the papers.

Had a quick supper with the folks at JP thereafter at about 830pm. Yup! Supper at 8 since I had my dinner at 613pm. = P

Haha... Was quite taken aback when Veron mentioned B over the dining table. She commented how she felt sorry for him like he almost lost his friends, forced to quit chinese orchestra despite being a talented musician and lastly, denied the chance to be a teacher at NIE.

Honestly, it surely does sound sad when I got to know about it. But I reckon deep down inside B, there has got to be some H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. even though he had forgone those listed above. At least his friends accept who he is ya? I sincerely wish him the best of luck. Cheers!

Got some random pictures using my cell...


This is called the Trump tower! It's a condo. Absolutely fabulous! I was in the penthouse k!?!?!?


Pretty clear ya?

They are the proud works of my Sony Ericsson W960i!

Weighing scale... 26/08/08

We weigh the prons and cons of almost each and every of our decisions.

Sometimes, the weigh reflects an obvious choice over the other. However, what may seem absolute, is infact apparent in nature...

The choices I have aren't really choices themselves...

"It is not as easy for me as it is for you..."

*yawn* ... 26/08/08

“We are not in this world to see how important we can become,
but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others…”

“Being kind is much more important than being ryt…
Sometimes what a person needs is not a brilliant mind that speaks,
But a patient heart that listens…”

Hym... Received this early in the morning. Not really sure why I received them but I guess there must be a reason to it... Hym...

I always say to my folks, "When was the last time you fell asleep thinking of someone and waking up dying to meet that very person?"

I'm not sure myself but these smses kind of said it all to the sender. Or at least that's what I reckon.

ANyway, what is ryt!? Is it a typo?!

Slept really late the night before. GOt tonnes of work to be done and my FYP seems to be going nowhere. I seriously have alot of work to do...

To Lorraine: Yup! That's a really a nice song you got there in your blog. Nice lyrics!

Cheers!

One step at a time... 25/08/08

If one step, even if it is a baby step... Will I?

ANyway, I'm happy... for now...

Darling, this is for you... 25/08/08

The first time I fell in love was long ago.
I didn't know how to give my love at all.
The next time I settled for what felt so close.
But without romance, you're never gonna fall.
After everything I've learned;
Now it's finally my turn.
This is the last time I'll fall... in love.
The first time we walked under that starry sky,
there was a moment when everything was clear.
I didn't need to ask or even wonder why, because each question is answered when your near.
and I'm wise enough to know when a miracle unfolds, this is the last time i'll fall in love.
Now don't hold back, just let me know.
Could i be moving much too fast or way too slow.
'Cause all of my life, I've waited for this day.
To find that once in a lifetime, this is it, I'll never be the same.
You'll never know what it's taken me to say these words.
And now that I've said them, they could never be enough.
As far as I can see, there's only you and only me.

This is the last time I'll fall in love.
Last time i'll fall in love.
The last time i'll fall... in love.

The lyrics... just melt my heart away...

Simple test... 24/08/08

Hey folks! Have a look at the above video before answering my following question.

Question 1: What is your first impression after seeing the clip knowing that the guy on the right of the Olympic champion is his own brother?

Question 2: Would your impression be different if you know that is his boyfriend?

Post me a comment. Cheers!

Finally... 24/08/08

"Hi ...

You can reach me thru...

this is my number...

How are you?"

It was simple short and sweet. Thanx

What do you think? ... 24/08/08

Does it runs in the family?

Seems like...

Favourite Momemts from Beijing Olympics... 24/08/08

NUMBER 1:Natalie du Toit (Photo credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

I think the first up in my list would definitely have to be the extraordinary Olympian, Natalie du Toit.

Despite being handicapped, she competed in the 10km swimming event and came in 16th out of 24 competitors. In case you are wondering, 10km is equivalent to 200 laps round our swimming pool.

Her perseverance and determination are definitely worthy for everyone to emulate. She has clearly demonstrated that disablility does not always equal to being disabled.

One of her coaches mentioned this to her...

"The tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goals,
The tragedy of life lies in not having goals to reach for.
It is not a disgrace not to reach for the stars,
But it is a disgrace not to have stars to reach for."

It is definitely well-written!

NUMBER 2:

Li Jia Wei competes. (Photo credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

I guess my second best moment would have to be our very own paddlers winning our Nation's silver medal in the women's table-tennis team event.

It has clearly been a long wait of 48 years!

It was also very heart-warming to see Li Jia Wei's reaction when Team SIngapore has managed to secure a medal. Her emotions pretty much said how pathriotic she feels towards Singapore ya? Well, at least that's what i reckon.

So once again, congrats to Singapore!

NUMBER 3:

Matthew Mitcham celebrates his gold medal. (Photo credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

I was deciding between Michael Phelps and Matthew Mitcham. Evidently, I have chosen the latter.

Apparently the 20 yr old Olympian Champion used to fight over depression back in his younger days. To be able to overcome that and spring back into action is pretty admirable.

Perhaps, even so when he decided to come out of the closet, and declare his sexuality, months prior to the Olympics. Choosing to be opened to the society of who you are is one thing, but to do it at the pinnacle of your success is another issue altogether. I salute to his bravery and courage.

Well, glad to say, the society seems to be embracing it pretty well and he has clearly made a statement for those pink suitors. Cheers!

Aussie Gay Pride... 23/08/08

Haha... I was watching Olympics on my TV and it was showing Men's 10m Platform Final (Diving). His guy, MITCHAM Matthew from Australia, came in first, beating the hot favourite from CHina.

WHat I wanted to say was that after doing his final dive and clocking a series of 10s and 9.5s, he emerged as the new Olympic champion. Thereafter, within the following span of 5-10 mins, he had received more than the number of hugs as I had in my life till now. Haha... Everyone was like hugging and congratulating him. Impressive!

Oh! Haha... I also found that he is the only openly gay male athlete competing in Beijing. Interesting!

Congrats to him! Cheers!

It's not "spoilt"... 23/08/08

I think it is important to have friends, who are always willing to hold on to your hands when you are in need, just to keep you on the right course or simply, just to hold on to them as a form of moral support.

Perhaps it is not always advisable for the above course of action especially when it comes to a guy and gal, but a simple "Thank you" would be much appreciated.

Of cause, there are also some who do not express their appreciation as openly but reciprocate through their own actions.

If you are to ask me, I think I would fall somewhere in between the later 2 options then the first. Haha... After all, I'm really not quite used to holding anybody's hands.

I've also always believed that friends are pretty much the ones that will be there to walk down the long road with you, arms over shoulders, before your better halves come into play. And, not forgetting your family too! Still, I reckon friends play an important part in our lives, especially mine.

So to my pal, there's really no need to apologise as I totally understand. Coz if you are, I guess I was at fault too.

I was hesitating whether to put the previous entry in my blog as I know it was going to cause some repercussion. But after some thoughts, I decided to go ahead if I really wanted to keep this blog true to my heart (u shd get what I'm driving at right?). Haha... as you would have known (which I certainly hope you would have by now), I would usually get over most issues over a nice sumptuous meal or to simply sleep over it.

*Pat pat* We will always be good pals no matter what happpens and embrace who u are, I am or who I become. Right?! Euuuuuuuk... K! It's getting a bit mushy. I hope you get my point by now.

Anyway, I took a peek and left my door ajar.

"如果我們之間有1000步的距離, 你只要跨出第1步...我就會朝你的方向走其餘的999 步"... courtesy of Mich.

I think this statement is very meaningful. Perhaps for every one step taken by... I will double them? Ya! That's pretty much what I would do. Guess I will only find out in a week's time. Hym... There and again, do I hope to find out?

It has certainly been a while since I fell...

Anyway, great to fetch Ah ma from the airport. She's so tanned! Hope to catch up with her in the days to come. She promised me some sweets from NZ!

Argh!!! I'm so done for. I'm lagging in my work! Time to work!

P.S: I will always be the same old me even if... Pls don't be sadden by my course of action or choice. I will always be the friend who will "hold" your hand when in need, "arms over shoulders" down the road.

Thanx for fixing up the small fan then when I was "sound" asleep. I appreciate the extra effort. We'll leave it as that for now...

PISSED... 21/08/08

One moment it was a "fine" and shortly after, "guess what..." Whao! NIce!

Indeed, I was capable of this in the past. Don't bark at me now when I have put in a concious effort to change it and very sure I have put to the best of my ability to prevent a similar incident from happening.

DON'T ACCUSE ME OF SOMETHING THAT I'M NOT GUILTY OF! If you haven't realised, this is my style. I hate accusations! It may seem like unimportant, it's not, at least to me.

My throne has certainly be ascended, by YOU!

Must be my spinning head... Time to sleep!

David Archuleta Lyrics - Crush... 20/08/08

I hung up the phone tonight,
something happened for the first time, deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush
Cause the possibility that you would ever
Feel the same way about me
It’s just too much .. just too much
Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized, and I just got to know

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be, Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it really just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, try to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t going away, going away

Has it ever crossed your mind when we were hanging
Spending time girl, are we just friends Is there more, is there more
See it’s a chance we’ve gotta take
Cause I believe we can make this into
Something that will last, last forever , forever

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be, Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it really just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, try to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t going away, going a way

Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be, Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it really just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, try to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t going away, going away

You'll probably never get the chance to read it coz it's not meant to be...

STRESSED...

Had a great laugh... 20/08/08

Had a great laugh when I had folks saying the same thing to me, like one after another. It was like deja vu. Haha...

I was even much taken aback aback when one had the urge to hug me after seeing me. Haha... Honestly, for one moment, I thought it was a joke. Still, it was a very very sweet remark and I appreciate it. Haha... =)

Guess we have been pretty occupied with our lives that we seem to be missing out on one another'r lives. I guess this is what growing up is all about.

Oh! I had a great laugh over dinner too. Don't question me on that.



I think life is alittle similar to opening a door. Sometimes you never know what's behind the door and what to expect. And at times you seem to know it all, only to discover that those behind the doors are not what you have predicted. There are also times when you hear a knock at your door and you wonder if you should answer it, to accept who or the thing that comes forth.

I reckon someone is knocking on mine and I'm in a dilemna. I have the key that no one has...

Btw, it's 0138. I should be doing my readings. DEAD...

*touCHed*... 18/08/08

"No matter...
You are still my friend."

Jeremy, thanx a million!

Win & Lose...17/08/08

Singapore may have lost the game against China, we have clearly won in our quest for an Olympic medal after 48 long years.

No wonder they say that through sports, we are able to bring people from different backgrounds and races together. Was watching the match when there was a shot of the President of China, Wen Jia Bao, sitted among the other key leaders of the World. I guess this pretty much nail the meaning of my earlier testament ya?

Anyway, it was enjoyable to see that out paddlers enjoyed playing in the final match. They were beaming with joy even though they were lagging behind their opponents.

Really brought back sweet memories when I used to represent my school during my Pri days in table tennis. I wonder if I can still serve a ball over the court nicely.

Haha...

DId i see wrongly? ...17/08/08

Whao! My weighing scale register a weight of 61.1kg! Did I see wrongly? Nope, unlikely.

There and again, my weighing machine has been dysfunctional at times, over weighing me. Still, less the over weighing, I'm still on track on my weight gaining regime.

Haha... Whoo hoo... for glory and FATS! 65kg here I come!

Congrats to Tiyo!!! ... 17/08/08

Whao!

I'm happy for one of my folks! She's made it to the music scene! Yes, she's the one that I've been saying with a wonderful voice! Anyway, she's the one with the long hair.

Haha... You look great on TV so don't worry ya!? Cheers!

Interesting Mark... 16/08/08

Today's "Today in Beijing" was interesting, especially the little speech Mark has made on the show.

He mentioned there has been some discussions in the online forum regarding the nationalities of our paddlers in the table-tennis. Seems like the limelight doesn't fall on the fact that they managed to advance into the women's team final but on the countries that they come from.

Mark's response to all the on-going buzz was nicely done. He said this has been happening in many countries whereby not just the homegrown players will be competing in international games and he cited many examples to substantiate. He further reiterated that it is important to understand if these players are playing for their new-found "home" countries whole-heartedly and from the emotions from our very own paddlers after winning Korea the day before, it was evident that they are indeed playing FOR our Nation. I couldn't agree more.

Hym... Why are we pointing fingers at our paddlers only after they have successfully advanced into the Finals and not at our other national players? We seem to be demean them then to honor their achievement.

Whatever it is, they have done our Nation proud!

Photos courtesy of Yahoo! Sports

Congrats to SIngapore!!! ... 15/08/08

Whao!!! Singapore has finally gotten her first Olympic medal after 40 over years?! Feel so happy for our Nation!

3 Cheers to Singapore!

Hip Hip Hurray!

Hip Hip Hurray!

Hip Hip Hurray!

"O"... 14/08/08

If you thought this entry is going to be about the Olympics, you are wrong.

Was browsing throught a copy of "Pop Club" from Popular. Well, seems like it is some circular from our very beloved bookstore.

"A study in the British Medical Journal showed that out of 918 men with 10-year follow-ups, those who had fewer orgasms were twice likely to die of any cause as those with more orgasm a week..."

Whao! Was a little taken aback but I guess I'm rejoicing about the fact though. Haha...

Then the article goes on...

"...It is estimated that only 17% of females achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse, and only one in 10 females has regular orgasms."

Really?! Man... What's wrong with the ladies man!? Haha... ANyway, pretty interesting to find ths article from a publication from Popular. It is definitely getting popular.

Citations from Dr. George Lee (2008, 1 Aug - 14 Sept) Demystifying the Big "O" , 64

Law of Nature... 13/08/08

Sometimes what goes around, comes around again.

I think this is called the cycle of Nature.

...

Syn Diving, yes but Lip syn?!... 13/08/08

courtesy of Sky.com
Oops... Was shocked to know that the little gal in red on the left was not the real singer for the Beijing 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony. In fact, the gal on the left, Yang Peiyi, was the rightful singer with the angelic voice.

Yang was apparently ousted days before the ceremony because the officials felt she was not "cute" enough. They wanted a perfect face to go along with the perfect voice.

Hym... What can I say? Seems like one's looks does go a long way in paving one's successes and chances... It's a fact that we can never run away from. So folks, stop calling me a vainpot when I'm just trying to keep up with the societal expectations. Haha...

PSLE... 13/08/08

I really can't help feeling alittle anxious over my student's upcoming PSLE. Hym... I think there is much more work to be done. Seems like he is still in holiday mood.

There and again, has he ever gotten out of it in the first place??!?!

Today in Beijing... 12/08/03

I really love the on-screen hosts duo of Mark Richmond and Jade Seah on Today in Beijing. Mark (the veteran host for almost all major sporting shows) pairing up with the Jade Seah (with her occasional bloopers) is definitely quite refreshing.

The jokes that they crack in between the show really spiced up the viewing pleasure and it was obvious that the both of them are having a great time hosting the show together. Their improvement in chemistry has been evident since their first acquaintance on Day 1 of Olympics.

Great pleasure to watch them! Keep up the good work dude!

Anyway, here's the link to watch the Olympics online.

http://olympics.mediacorptv.sg/index.htm

Medal Hopeful... 11/08/08

Can't really believe this but I was actually quite hyped up over the whole idea that our NAtion might infact be able to clinch a much coveted medal in the on-going Beijing Olympics. Of cause, all due credit would have to be given to Tao Li for giving the small island along the Straits of Malacca a little adrenaline rush.

It was alittle disappointing to know that she came in 5th in her 100m butterfly race. There and again, how many of us actually have the ability to compete in a world competition like the Olympics ya? Whatever it is, being in the finals itself has certainly done the Nation proud by elevating us on a much playing field in the future Olympics to come.

There seems be this impression that Singapore tend to "buy" our national glory and pride form overseas, since most of our star players are imported from other countries. I won't deny from this as I actually did felt this way on several occasions. On many occasions, we may even grimace when we see throngs of foreign workers near Jurong point or Little India, and make jokes about them. Don't you agree? Maybe it's just me...

Anyway, working at Keppel has kind of changed my perspective towards these FT(foreign talents) & FW(foreign workers). I realised they are pretty much the ones that fill the empty gaps in our little dot in the World map. From working in jobs that SIngaporeans shun away from and battling in global sporting arenas, these FT & FT have clearly made SIngapore more holistic as a country itself... or at least this is what I think.

I hope I'm not sounding like a FT welfare advocate but rather one that has a better perpective of these new-found friends of mine. So perhaps next time, before passing any caustic remarks on these FTWs, take a min to think of what they have contributed in our Nation building and judge for yourself if they warrant such returns from us.

Cheers!

Oh! I'm writing this entry as I'm waiting for my lesson to start at 6. Er... I shdn't be doing this right!? Shit...

Another reason to... 10/08/08

Was having lunch with my folks at Vivo earlier in the day. We were clearly blown away by the great performance put our Chinese counterparts in China in the recent Olympics opening ceremony as we were still discussing it despite being 2 days old in history.

A casual suggestion to visit China, especially Beijing and Shanghai, had gathered rather encouraging responses. Seems like the imprints of dirty smelly public toilets in some of my folks' minds have been long been eroded by the on-going Beijing Olympics and stunning infrastructures built there.

I guess the Watercube and the Bird Nest Stadium has become another reason to visit China.

I would love to visit China again, since my last visit before enlistment back in 2002. It is by far the longest period I have ever spent overseas in a single trip. However, I would still love to visit the Big Apple first.

Beijing Olympics... 10/08/08

Well, my all-time favourite in any sporting event would definitely have to be Gymnastics Artistic, especially for the guys.

It is just spectacular to watch the guys battle it out on the high beam, floor, parallel bar etc...

I'm dying to see more of their action in the days to come...

Happy Birthday Singapore!!! 09/08/08

"Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to Singapore!"

Had a great chit-chat session with Shawn and Kenny. COngrats to Kenny for getting the scholarship! I was told that the ED is looking for electrical engineer. Hym... I might consider going back there upon graduation.

Anyway, we had a drink at some coffee stall in Westmall. Nothing special. Kenny and I were pretty much listening to SHawn as he grumbled and complained. Haha... I could tell that he really needed someone to listen to his worries etc...

We went for a little stroll in the mall and realised the mall has changed alot. I guess I haven't been patronising it quite sometime ya?! The place used to be my hang-out during my secondary days, just like JP is to all the NTU folks.

Headed down to the Civil Servant CLub nearby thereafter. The place was nice and there's really alot of greeneries. The pool was also great and came along with slides too. The only problem is that it's only opened to civil servants.

The bowling game which followed was enjoyable though I pretty much had al lmy balls down the gutter. Think I paid only about 5 bucks for 2 games after we successfully cajoled the girl at the counter into waive off the extras for the socks...

Anyway, I enjoyed myself.

Money not enough 2... 08/08/08

Nothing beats a nice hot tea when you are feeling cold. Though I'm not a great lover of hot drinks, this is probably one of the few occasions where I would appreciate one.

Went to catch Money Not Enough 2 at Vivo. Despite not being an advocate for local production, I went for the show. Honestly, the show was great. Though the start of the show was pretty lame, the storyline made up for it.

Many themes were highlighted in the movie both from the macro (ERP, foreign talents etc...) to micro issues(family and partcularly filial piety). I must salute to Jack Neo for being so vocal in expressing his views when it comes to SIngapore's dorminant party, the PAP. It was mentioned Singaporeans love to complain even when mis-treated. I seriously do feel for the statement, especially after the "Soda" incident. If Miss Ow wasn't there, I would had taken the drink and thereafter grumbled about rather than to voice it out. I certainly have much to learn from...

I thought the on-screen camaraderie between Mark Lee and Vivian Lai was commendable. To have a loving wife like Vivian was worth any man to die for. One thing I've learnt, appreciate what we all have and not to take them for granted.

Through the movie, it further reiterated my point that no one should be drunk to the point of no return where hurtful words were rambled. I will always hold this preponderance point close to my heart.

Anyway, my eyes kind of welled towards the end of the show. The casts did a great job in portraying a point which was once widely discussed - sending of our folks to the Old Folks Home. The other issues like taking care of the elderly folks, medical bills etc... were all very realistic too. I believe somewhere down the line, each and everyone of us has to be in their shoes in one way or another. The crux would be how are we going to deal with it.

In summary, I loved the show. Been a while since I had a good laugh. Spend some time to watch it on the big screen if you can spare a moment or two.

Cheers!

P.s: I LOVE MY MUM!

Choices... 08/08/08

There is this certain affinity towards exercising. Take swimming for example...

When I swim, my mind is always pivoted on the important tasks of breathing to keep alive and try to be do my strokes as gracefully as possible (though my strokes really look like a fish out of water). My mind has no time to think of other things. This momentary exoneration from worldy worries was all that I could asked for.

If only life is pretty much as simple as it is - only to make choices between 2. Or would it be better if it was like the 2 face coin - where a choice is pretty much no choice in itself? In my opinion, this is my impression of utopia.

If only all choices in life are as simple as that, including one's...

Accept or be Accepted... 07/08/08

I think my stomach is pretty intolerant towards caffeine. Last night dinner was great but I think the coffee from *bucks kind of ruined it. There and again, it might be due to the movie. Hym...

Was at IKEA this afternoon after attending a briefing at NUS. Saw this very cute caucasian kid with mesmerizing blue eyes! Too bad I didn't garner enough courage to approach his parents for a snap.

I got myself a quilt. Wanted to get it the other time but gave it a miss then. Haha... As I am writing now, I'm right underneath it. This is going to sound lame but I feel LOVED in it. Haha...

Getting off the hook has clearly taken over me. Got some little "gifts" for the gals. Hostel warming presents? Haha... ANyway, it's just my way of saying thanx for those times back then.

I think I've straightened some things out. It was brief but I think it was definite. No wonder... It was a series of events that led to it. I'm clearer now, just like the sky is clearing after a storm.

I wonder if you will ever share my sentiments. There and again, do I wish for that to happen?

I think I need a wind chime shall look for a cheap one tomorrow if possible.

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Pragmatic??? ... 06/08/08

Just came back from watching an arty-farty film. Honestly, I was pretty lost but well, guess my threshold to certain movie genre has clearly been re-defined. I guess some of my folks' too.

Anyway, thanx for undertaking the arduous task of understanding my complicated life. It's indeed pretty difficult to apprehend myself. The quest continues...

Didn't get all my modules. Not looking good. Hym...

衷心的感谢你。。。06/08/08

漫长的过程，只要有着一盏明灯，路也是可以走的很顺畅。

感谢一路陪伴着我的盟友门。

这可是一个新的开始。。。

我会珍惜的。。。

HYm... Arms were freaking sore like 2 hours ago but after some sleep, seems to be fine. Wanted to hit the pool for a swim but realised the pool was closed. Perhaps I will try the one at my area in the morning.

Found a webby that offers free download of themes on my cell. Pretty cool! And, there's tonnes of games too. HAha... I should better stop browsing it if I wanna get a life.

Btw, having tuition lesson tmr. Guess I better get going.

Went to Bugis to pray with my Mum before heading over for some good old Gui Ling Gao. Rememer the last time I came here with Mum was after the confinement period after my BMT...

The car ride back home was a good catch-up session with her. Seems like I have been preoccupied with my life to spare sometime with my Mum. Remorseful...

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Had a great laugh and had a hand-shake by someone. Isn't it funny that I can't even mention who this person is!?

WTF...

PKIS... 04/08/08

Slept at about 2 the day before and I woke up at 7 and again at 9. Reckon my biological clock is tuned to waking up just after 5 hours of sleep.

My phone rang at 6 in the morning. It was a sms. I think I was really deep in my sleep that I didn't notice it till this morning. The sms was from Harri and it goes like that:

" Morning Keith! If you are waiting the bus

to work you have forgotten something :)

But if you are getting pissed off because someone

wakes you up in the middle of the night,

everything is just fine.

HAHAHAHAH"

...

" morning! haha that's early!

where were you? You on your way home?"

...

"Going home, hope so =)

No, I just put alarm on to wake up to send message :)

Sometimes you can tell your

childrens how strange people you have met =) "

...

I was still in dreamland when I saw the first message so I didn't reply till 9 plus when I was awake. I thought Harri smsed me when he was at the airport catching a morning flight back to his place. I was wrong.

Seems like he took extra effort to wake up at 6 just to sms me as I used to tell him that that's the time I wake up everyday to go to work. Man! I was touched! Haha... Thanx, it made my day.

Then it was 1203pm when I received another sms. This time round it was from Shawn.

" Day 1 when u and Kenny not ard wif me.

Have to eat alone at canteen.

No people to joke with.

Time pass slow."

...

In case you are wondering, Shawn is the full-timer who came a week or two after I went on to Keppel as an intern. We're pretty much the only Chinese ard in our Department so kind of explains our bond ya? There and again, bond? Haha...

Really miss seeing the ships in the yard, enjoying a cup of nice hot lemon tea courtesy of Uncle Birdie, viewing pictures from Harri's expensive SLR camera with occasional Karaoke session in their mansion (cabin)...

I think this is called "Post Keppel Internship Syndrome".

One day escape to... 03/08/08

It was a good escape. Been a while and I enjoyed myself - the wonderful food, shopping, movie etc. As you can see, I bought lots of toiletries (all also some stuff which is not appropriate to be shown)... This kind of mark the day I am exonerated from...

Remember back then I got myself a cheap watch which I have no idea where it is already. Anyway, it was enjoyable. Thanx for the company!

Oh! Went to watch Mummy. Missed the beginning of the show but totally no regrets. Might consider watching it again. It all depends...

Sleepy...