With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Ecclesiastes

2010-09-12T23:04:00.002+08:00

I've heard a few inspiring graduation speeches, which I'm sure many of you have as well. Sometimes, a speech given at a funeral of a loved one, can also be very touching. I've wondered, who would say mine when I leave this earth, and what would that person say. I was just thinking what I would say if I could give my own funeral speech, and what I would do if I organised my own funeral-
If I could organise my own funeral, and if I had quite a bit of cash, I would ask that on the day of my funeral, that a fun-fair be scheduled, with air-filled balloon castles for the children to play in, and man with the candy floss and popcorn machine giving out candies and treats. That there be rides, and plays. I would like the church to be filled with balloons of different colours, and with helium inside, so that they are touching the ceiling of the church, and have balloons with just normal oxygen/CO2 on the grounds of the church as well. Would love any kids, and maybe the adults, to learn that death is a part of life to accept. And so, life is fragile, and therefore important. As a Catholic, I believe that death is not the end, but the begining of something great. What you think of life, goes a long way in how you lived your life. We should give life some respect, since it came from God. Helping the poor, those who are unfortunate, the crippled, the lame, the blind, helping and caring for your fellow men, trying to save animals- these are all examples of men respecting life. There are also examples of men who disrespect life, and don't care about what happens to it. I hope I was not one of those men who disrespected life. Helping people, animals, those around us, has no reward on its own, but it is not for the reward that I do it, but cause I understand that life is precious. Well, I sorely hope that I did not do it for the reward.
Apart from this, certain virtues need to be followed, such as honour and respect. Without these two virtues, the life of others can be broken. Without these two virtues, care is lost. If these two virtues can be followed, one would have less regrets.
I tried my best to live my life with meaning. I just hope my death had some meaning as well. I hope my death served as a lesson to those around me. I hope that I did not go quietly into the night, but that I went in such a way that brought people closer to love. I do not care if I die in my sleep, or if I died from a dreadful disease. What I care about, is how I lived life, the way I respected it, and hopefully, honoured it. I hope I lived life to promote it, and died promoting it.

Proverbs

2010-04-14T01:43:00.002+08:00

Hey readers. I have gotten into my psychological degree course, and so I have not had the time to update this ever so often. Not that this blog was updated frequently before. To make things worse, I signed up for the Adidas Sundown Full Marathon, and so I am trying to make time to go for runs to prepare myself for that, which is already pretty difficult as it is. I am now in the midst of my 1st major exam of my degree course this week as well. Cannot wait for exams to be over, and get a 2 week break from studies.
Anyways, I have posted the above Iron Man 2 Interactive trailer. Hope you readers enjoy it. I cannot wait for that movie to be out. Looks like it will be an action packed adventure. Another movie I would like to see is 'The Last Airbender'.
Soon it is going to be mid-year. How time flies. Well, I'll be going. Leave you with words from Ynnib Nai to think about-
When we spot a coincidence, why do we sometimes say, "It's a big coincidence." Isn't a coincidence just that- a coincidence? Is there such a thing as a small/big coincidence? To me there is no degree of coincidence. Just a coincidence.

Psalms

2010-02-25T19:50:00.003+08:00

Job

2010-01-16T16:57:00.002+08:00

The story of a man who suffers total disaster- he loses all his children and property and is afflicted with a repulsive disease.
The friends of Job explain his suffering in traditional religious terms. Since God, so they assume, always rewards good and punishes evil, the sufferings of Job can only mean that he has sinned. But for Job this is too simple; he does not deserve such cruel punishment, because he has been an unusually good and righteous man. He cannot understand how God can let so much evil happen to one like himself, and he boldly challenges God. Job does not lose his faith, but he does long to be justified before God and to regain his honour as a good man.
God does not give an answer to Job's questions, but he does respond to Job's faith by overwhelming him with a picture of his divine power and wisdom. Job then humbly acknowledges God as wise and great, and repents of the wild and angry words he had used.
The conclusion- Job is restored to his former condition, with even greater prosperity than before. God reprimands Job's friends for failing to understand the meaning of Job's suffering. Only Job had really sensed that God is greater than traditional religion had depicted him.

Malaysia must have missed this story.

Esther

2009-12-25T13:56:00.003+08:00

Happy Birthday to JC, and a Merry Christmas to all readers! :)

Nehemiah

2009-12-19T14:18:00.006+08:00

First off, I know this is a bit late, but I would like to thank everyone for the Birthday wishes a few weeks back. The good thing about turning 25 is that I have now joined the ranks of those who are considered Category Y for my army fitness test (IPPT). Which just means I'm not in my prime anymore, and so the standard for passing that test has been lowered. Which is ironic, considering that due to all the running and exercise that I have been doing, I am now at my fittest level. I am running even faster than when I was in the army. So now it is easier to pass and get my monetory incentive.

Speaking of running, I managed to complete my 21.1km run in a time of 2 hours 1 minute and 8 seconds. I think it is a good time, and my next daunting challenge is the 42.195km run in May. I have signed up for the Adidas Sundown Marathon. A few years ago, I thought it mad to join such runs. Now I have joined that very asylum for the mentally disturbed. What makes a person do such things? According to Psychology 101, every person must have a purpose in life. A challenge that rewards. I guess I can finally see that completing such runs is possible, and achievable. With some training, it can be done. I could never see that before. But slowly, as I did the 10km, and now 21.1km, I can finally see that the seemingly impossible distance is now possible. Not that it will be easy, but it is possible. Completing such a run might seem a waste of time, but it is that feeling of accomplishment, that I did something that I formerly thought impossible, which makes it a worthwhile experience. So all the best to me on my next challenge.

Speaking of my next challenge, I have applied for a degree course at KAPLAN in Psychology. Now I wait to see if my application is approved. If it is, I start studying again in January.

Lastly, Christmas is just 6 days away!!! Woohoo! All my cousins from overseas are coming down, and I have yet to start on my Christmas shopping. Damn late already. I am too good at procrastinating. I can give out lectures on the subject matter. But I am still looking forward to Christmas. It will be the unofficial start of the new year, with new challenges ahead, new problems, new goals, and new targets. I am at that point in life where I am finally seeing where I should be and can be in the future, and the roads that lead in that direction.

I wish everyone in advance a very Merry Christmas!! May the reason for the season never be lost in our hearts.

Ezra

2009-11-22T10:55:00.002+08:00

I watched '2012' lately. Quite frankly, I think it is overhyped. It is just a family surviving one disaster after another. The luckiest family that ever lived. But maybe, that's just me.

I have nothing much to mention for now. My 21km training is going okay now. I feel good and ready to take on the terror. And Christmas is still not here yet. Such is life. So short post for today. And Ynnib Nai would like to impart some words-

"Never test the depth of the water with both feet."

Chronicles

2009-11-14T18:21:00.006+08:00

Chronicles: A retelling of events.

Like the poster above? A lot of offices have such 'motivational' posters in their office. So I decided my blog should start putting up such posters too. More to come.

A while ago, Christmas didn't seem that far away. It seemed like it could come by tomorrow. Or the day after that. Now, after 'many days', I am just getting a tad impatient. The world really needs more Christmases, cos is it just me, or is everyone just a tad more grumpy the rest of the year? The only other time people are just as happy, is Chinese New Year. And that is because the Chinese actually close their businesses for 2 days (which is the greatest miracle ever), and the rest of us are happy cos the streets are a tad less crowded.
I recently won a ticket to catch the 'This Is It' movie. It was okay, and I only receommend it if you are a big Michael Jackson fan. The biggest beef I had, was that I had won 'A Ticket'. Not 'A Pair of Tickets', which is usually the case, but just 'A ticket'. And there were so many empty seats around, which means they could afford to actually give away 'A Pair of Tickets'. This was my first time watching a movie by myself, and I must say that it felt awkward, and not as fun. After the movie, there was no one around to talk about how cool Michael Jackson danced, or how wierd he was, etc. This just makes me more convinced to never watch a movie alone ever again.
My training for my 21 km run, which is on the 1st week of December Sunday, is going along fine. My original training plan was to run 21 km 2 weeks before the actual half-marathon, 15 km 3 weeks before, and 10 km at least twice a week for the rest of the weeks. I have now changed all that. I have decided to run just 10 km 2 to 3 times a week, and then go for the 21km on the day itself, and wish myself all the best. To think there was a time I vowed to not run such 'mad' distances.
Lately, I have come to realise that I think a lot about stuff in my life, and each day I make a different decision and opinion on the same topic. It all depends on my mood and my train of thought on the day. Things like music, videos, etc, can also sway my thoughts one way or the other. It goes the same if I am hungry or too full. This is screwed up. It's more screwed up that I am aware of this. What a life.

Kings

2009-10-08T02:07:00.004+08:00

You know how I mentioned before that I will be taking a degree in psychology? Well, that was some time back, and I have yet to take it. Everytime I think I am ready to enroll, something comes up to throw me off. And I have to be honest, I am scared.
There are a lot of things that I am willing to try, eat, do at considerable risk.
But ask me to study, and I start to freak out. I am really afraid. Afraid that I will fail. Afraid that I will lose interest when it gets tough. Afraid that I will drop out. Afraid of failure and that it won't work out. You see, I have never really been good at studying, and exams. The moment the exams come around, I panic and everything just leaves my brain when I need it the most. And my past results from Kindergarten, to Primary, then Secondary school, and lastly Poly, have all been average or below average. Studies and me never seem to work out.
But the thing I am most afraid of, is losing the freedom that I have now. Without the studies, and just working, I have been able to get to a healthy lifestyle, and I have also been able to travel, a lot. Once I start on my degree, I will have to undertake a mugging lifestyle. Someone told me that all the 'freedom' can be gained back, once I finish studying. That I would need to make sacrifices to achieve that degree. But what a sacrifice. And I am really afraid of it.
If I work and study, then juggling both would be tiring. But I will still have income. If I quit my job and go into full time studies, I will be able to concentrate on school better, but I will be back to being next to broke in no time.
So many things to consider. So many options. So much that life has to offer, and so much that can happen from now till the next enrollment date, which is at year end, that could even throw up another unforseeable option.
Right now, I feel like I am in 'no mans land'. That I need to take my life in another direction, and soon. So much to think about and consider. The choices we take in life shows us what we are made of. What am I made of?

Samuel

2009-09-06T10:20:00.001+08:00

Samuel- Under God's laws the rights of all people, rich and poor alike, were to be maintained.

Ruth

2009-08-28T02:49:00.002+08:00

Well, I went to Kota Kinabalu 2 weeks back, and had a damn good experience and a darn good time. Me and 4 others set off on Sunday, and came back on Friday. The goal- Conquer Mount Kinabalu. To be honest, when the idea was suggested to climb it, I did not think it was a big deal, as I did not think it was a very famous mountain. So not famous = easy task? I was so wrong.
We set off for the climb on Monday. Eventhough I thought it should be an okay climb, I was training, and so, the 1st day climbing up about 6km was ok for me. But then again, we did take a lot of breaks. Practically every sheltered area (called 'Pondok'), we rested, and ate and drank. After hiking up for about 6km, we came to our lodge, where we would spend the night with dinner provided, before waking up to set off at 2.30am for the climb to the peak.
I realised it is warmer to just keep moving, but because of the picture moment opportunities, I had to endure the freezing cold winds to keep still and smile myself silly. But it was worth it in the end. The view was breathtaking, and to know you are standing on top a mountain, just gives you that feeling of achievement and accomplishment. A contented fuzzy feeling that just makes you feel good all round.
Little did I know that it was time for the hardest and most difficult challenge- getting down the mountain. Sure, seems easy in theory AND practical. I mean, would you prefer to climb up or down the stairs given the choice? Of course 99.9% of us would choose down (Just like dettol killing germs). It is a given. But going down the mountain was different. Of course coming down was faster, but by the time I reached the bottom, my knees were screaming in pain, cos the cartiledge in my knees could not take the pounding. It did not help that it rained when we were coming down, so there was the added fear that we would slip, fall, and roll to our deaths (or fear getting a broken ankle, which feels like death!). We waited for a van to take us back, and the pain grew and I found myself unable to kneel. Not that it was too painful, but my legs just refused to bend to that extent. I feared getting up the next day, as I was not sure if my legs would be able to move when I woke, but when I did wake up, my legs were actually feeling better.
Thank goodness we had no plans on that day. Just rest and relaxation. It was a Wednesday, and lo and behold, it was Movie day! Movies going for like RM$5! It was such a good deal, and being Singaporeans, we had to take advantage! So we watched 'GI Joe' and 'The Proposal'. 2 movies in a day. I'm not going into details of the movies, but I will just say that 'The Proposal' was funny, 'GI Joe' only had action to offer.
The next day we set off for White Water Rafting- level 3 and level 4. Water was muddy, but apart from that, it was fun. Was scary when the bus was trying to go up the mountain and stalled, and started moving backwards, but we arrived safely at our destination. Took an old train to the mountain which passed by villages and kampongs. It was an experience to see and take in all this.
So overall, I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and I actually hope to do more of this in future. But I have stopped exercising since the trip and need to get in shape again. Anyway, I shall sign off here with a sign, and a question- what do you think this means?

Judges

2009-08-02T20:31:00.002+08:00

Take time to relax especially when you don't have time for it.

My last post had this comment left by a random reader who stumbled upon my blog. She said she loved reading my post, and will keep reading my blog often. I was glad when I read that comment, knowing that someone really enjoyed reading my blog, and would visit often. I felt inspired and thought that I would write as often as I can. That was about 4 months ago. By now, I think most people would have had already decided not to come back here, seeing that I have not updated for a long long time.
My first order of business, was to take down that annoying Michael Jackson tribute that I had put up. I have not a clue what possesed me to put that up. But it is gone now. If there are still people reading this, well, now you can read in peace.
I realised I have not had a day to myself for the last few weeks. Today, I originally had 2 appointments. But both were cancelled. Which I why I have actually found time to blog. Cos I have practically been home the whole day.
I have been keeping myself very busy lately. There are a few lifestyle changes I have had to make, cos of various reasons.
Of course a lot has happened within these past few weeks, and there a lot of things to come in the following weeks as well. So much so, I am not sure where to begin.
In summary, there was the Langkawi trip, Genting trip, Jasmine's Birthday party, The Liverpool saga (very heated debate going on now), and a visit to the aged living in Toa Payoh.
And in a weeks time, I will be flying off to Kota Kinabalu. I will be going hiking up the mountain and white water rafting. So I have been training to try to get in shape to survive that trip. I will fly off on National Day itself. I think it is best I start there. Starting with National Day. Singapore celebrates National Day on August 9th. And as we near it, there is a debate going on about Liverpool having played Singapore about a week ago. First off, let me just state that I am a Liverpool supporter. When I heard that Liverpool was coming to Singapore to play, I could not care less who they were going to play against. I just wanted to watch Liverpool play their beautiful game. So I paid a whopping $88 dollars to watch them show off their stuff. I enjoyed myself, having seen the players do what they came to do, and there was the Liverpool 'You'll never walk alone' song that was played that added more to that fun atmosphere. Now, there are people asking why the National Anthem was not played, and why the supporters did not cheer for Singapore. I think I already explained why I did not cheer for Singapore. I have the advantage of seeing Singapore play whenever. But to meet and see Liverpool play over here is not as common as seeing the National Team play. So darn right I cheered for Liverpool. After all, it was a Friendly. It should not be a big deal. No one boo'ed Singapore as I recall, so what is the big hoola about it?
And on why the National Anthem was not played, seeing as it was not an International match, or a serious competition, I don't think it should be a big deal that it was not played. Why was the Liverpool anthem played? To give us an experience of hearing that anthem being played on the stadium speakers, to us. I believe the organisers were just trying to be nice and give us that Liverpool atmosphere that we listen to and watch on tv, whenever there is a Premier League game or Champions League game on.
I feel that it is unfair to 'take appropriate action' as the FAS put it, against the promoters, who I believe, had Liverpool supporters best interest at heart. I'm sure it was not their intention to belittle the Singapore team. Did they belittle Singapore? Seeing as how it was just a friendly soccer match, I do not believe they did. If the Singapore team, or other Singaporeans, are unable to take all this in the name of fun, then perhaps next time if Liverpool visit again, we should just have an S-League selection playing against Liverpool. Or even a foreign selection, so that we Liverpool supporters can truely have our dream of participating in an Anfield like environment in peace.
Well, I think I have really trailed off in this topic. So I should just end here and let Ynnib Nai leave you with some wise words of wisdom-
"Sex is like nose picking. It's fine as long as you practice it yourself, but it's disgusting watching someone else doing it."

Joshua

2009-04-11T16:20:00.004+08:00

If anyone did care that I did not wish April fools, here is your wish. And also I wish one and all a Good Friday, and in advance, a Happy Easter. I'm sure no one cares about an April Fools wish, but strangely, I still go ahead with it. It's not like a public holiday. In fact, it seems more like Tylers day. My close combat buddies will know who and what I am talking about.
Anyway, if you are wondering if I am going to be talking about someone named Joshua, I am actually not going to. So why title my post as such you ask? Well, I realised that every year, I have the usual cliche titles for my blog. For instance, around the begining of the year, it would read- Happy New Year, or around CNY, it would read- Happy Year of the... etc. Something most blogs would also have I guess. So I have decided to try something different. I will title my posts according to the books in the bible. So, the next book in order, is titled 'Joshua'. And I have nothing to write about anyone named Joshua, or even rhymes with 'Joshua' (I bet you are now thinking what rhymes with Joshua huh). So I will just proceed to blog about, what else- my mundane life. Yeah I know, I'm a strange guy.
What have I been doing recently? Well, I recently went cycling at Ubin, and visited Chek Jawa while I was there. I have been to Ubin a couple of times before, but up to this point, I have yet to have travelled to Chek Jawa. And it was my first time riding on one of those double seater bicycles. Why? Cos apparently, one of my colleagues does not know how to ride a bike. Yes, I went there with some of my colleagues. It was not a company trip. Some of my cool office buddies decided to go there for the fun of it, and so I went along. It rained, but we still managed to cover the whole length of the island. Bike rental being at $8 a whole day, we might as well make the best of it.
I read the New Paper today. Apparently, the reporter did an 'investigation' and 'found' the Geylang Serai market with cockroaches and rats. I can tell you right now how many coffeeshops and hawker centres are filled with cockroaches. Almost all! And I don't have to do any investigation. It has been like this for some time now. They make it seem so shocking, but cmon, who didn't know this? I see rats at Lau Pa Sat, an eating place that is apparently meant for tourists to come and eat at, to try and experience our food culture. The reporter than asks if people must die for us to change our mindset. You know what the sad answer is? The answer is a sad YES! You know what makes me even more sad? Once this incident blows over, people will get complacent again. The sad truth. The only thing that can fix this is for the government to step in and to make checks and punish those that do not keep to the proper hygene standards. If not, coffeeshops and hawker centres will continue with the same unhygenic ways even afer this incident.
Look at the SARS incident. Everyone was scared to come to the office and spread the flu virus. Now? People come to work with the flu, sneezing and coughing all over the place, probably thinking that they should do so cos it is 'only the flu'. So what if your germs spread right? So what if people around you catch it? Some even think they might score points with the boss, showing up sneezing around, showing that they still came to office sick to do work. Showing how hard working they are. How about showing how kind and considerate you are to others health and stay home?
Some may disagree with my statements, but hey, I pride my blog being an open place for discussion, so go ahead and disagree.
Well, tomorrow I have an Easter party to attend to at home. Will catch up with you guys another time. Anyway, here is a short poem about Easter-

"Little Easter, the comedienne bunny,
Tried too hard at being funny.
She juggled and she dropped the eggs,
They fell and smashed between her legs.

Poor Easter left the stage in shame
And thought that she might change her name.
But then that bunny read this ad,
"This Sunday we need help real bad."

So Easter Bunny kept her name
And through the years has gained much fame,
When Easter's Sunday comes each year.
She delivers eggs and we all cheer."

Deuteronomy

2009-03-15T10:20:00.002+08:00

The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: If it moves, kick it. If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does

Deuteronomy- A series of addresses.

A wonderful week for Liverpool fans, as Liverpool advanced to the next stage of the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid, and then proceeded to thrash their greatest english rival Manchester United 4-1. I don't want to be biased, but being a Liverpool fan, I have to. So here is a series of newspaper summaries of Liverpool's last 2 games-

Liverpool 4 Real Madrid 0 -

Following Liverpool's victory the Spanish newspapers were quick to heap praise on Rafa's Reds. A typical reaction came from Jose Samano in El Pais, who wrote: "Liverpool had everything that Real lacked: energy, purpose, aplomb, speed, shape and flair.

"They were facing a team reduced to rag dolls. It was an exercise in demolition, with an imperious Torres and Gerrard and (Xabi) Alonso and (Javier) Mascherano running the show."

Pictures of a tearful-looking Iker Casillas contrasted with shots of his jubilant international colleague Torres, and the Spanish champions were variously dismissed as "pathetic", "lamentable" and "provincial".

The English press were equally gushing in praise of Liverpool's win with The Times declaring it "a result that will resonate through Europe and go down in the modern history of both clubs".

The Daily Mail said Liverpool simply "pulverised" Real. "There is no other word for it," wrote columnist Martin Samuel.

"Fittingly for a team nick-named The Meringues, Real Madrid were splattered and dispersed over a wide area of Anfield in the manner of an airy fairy dessert.

"One that has been run over by a steamroller. Then another one then. Then a herd of rampaging elephants. Driving more steamrollers."

The Independent added: "This was Liverpool playing like European royalty, delivering a four-goal cuffing to Real Madrid, their biggest defeat in the Champions League.

"This was European football's most successful club humiliated, eliminated, eviscerated. A rout."

Liverpool 4 Manchester United 1 -

Liverpool stormed back into the Premier League title race with a stunning 4-1 victory at leaders Manchester United on Saturday.
Rafael Benitez's side, fresh from their midweek thrashing of Real Madrid in the Champions League, responded in remarkable fashion and left the champions reflecting on the most goals conceded on home turf in 17 years.- Xinhua Online

Liverpool yesterday thrashed arch-rivals Manchester United in an astonishing game.
It was the Merseysiders’ biggest win at Old Trafford for 76 years.

It represented Liverpool's biggest win at United since 1936.
Benitez played the mind games afterwards. When asked whether this set-back might undermine United’s title defence, he said: “Maybe it puts a question mark in United minds.”- Sunday Mirror

The Red Devils saw their lead at the top of the Premier League slashed to four points as Rafa Benitez’s men handed United their heaviest home defeat since 1992. It really doesn’t get much worse than this.
The Scousers were buzzing - and the 3,000 away fans went mental moments before the break as Patrice Evra clipped Steve Gerrard just inside the box and a spot-kick was awarded. VDS guessed the right way - but Gerrard scored, kissed the badge and celebrated in front of a shell-shocked Scoreboard End.

United struggled to even feign a late comeback as the fans streamed for the exits. The misery was complete in stoppage time The defence failed completely to deal with Reina's goal-kick and the ball fell for Andrea Dossena who drilled home a delish long-range lob. What a shambles.
A terrible result and performance for the fans on derby-day. This is up there with the 5-1 humbling at Maine Road as moments to forget in recent United history.- ManUtdWeb.

That last bit from a Manchester United site says it all. Anyway, that I believe will be enough for now. And Ynnib Nai has something to say about soccer-
"Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simple".

Numbers

2009-02-16T02:02:00.002+08:00

Happy belated Friday the 13th and February 14th (aka Valentines Day). I shall not be biased and just celebrate the good days. The bad days deserve just as much attention, don't they? Speaking of bad days and numbers, can anyone tell me how to survive 2 weeks with a few measley dollars? I am going into the red.
Come March, my pay will come along with the GST credits and all wil be well again. The universe can start singing and the earth can resume it's beloved rotation. Till then, I will have to start thinking of cooking the maggi mee noodles in the pantry for lunch/dinner/brakfast to save money. I am digging for money. Literally, I am looking through old bank accounts that I still have but have not touched, due to the fact that those accounts do not have much to survive on, to see how much I can scrounge up to last these next 2 weeks. Every cent counts, and I am fast becoming a charity cause. My colleague practically insisted on buying me a drink, even though I told her that pantry water has all the vitamins and minerals I need, God bless her. I must have looked really pathetic when I turned down buying a can of drink to save money.
There are a lot of good movies that are out- Valkyrie, Defiance, and I heard Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was not that good, but I still want to catch it, being a fan of the 1st 2 Underworld movies. Guess I'll just have to wait for the vcds to come out.
Enough of the bad news for now. Updates on other matters- I am thinking of getting a degree in Psychology. Kaplan has told me I qualify, and a friend has suggested that I try James Cook University for the course. I am considering all factors, and if you have any info or suggestions on the course and good, accredited and recognised schools to go to, do let me know. I can only take a part-time course by the way. I need all the help and all the advice that you, my dear friends, can offer. I would like to hear it all and make a good informed decision. So just go ahead and tick my ear off with advice. I would welcome it with open arms and embrace it like my own son.
I do have some unconfirmed travel plans, but will not divulge yet, cos it's all tentative at the moment. Will also depend on wheather I take up the degree course this year. So a few uncertainties this year. Goals may need to be shifted and changed up a bit.
Other than that, another running countdown is on. This time it's the Adidas Sundown. I will be in a team of 4, including myself, and running a distance of 10.5km. All this takes place on the last Sunday of May. So it's training time once again. This time I wil be eating more to make sure I don't lose too much weight and protein. I now know a little better on how to eat and train better. All the best to me.
So i shall sign off here, and leave with some love advice from Ynnib Nai-
"Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity."

Leviticus

2009-01-30T13:54:00.002+08:00

Leviticus contains regulations for worship and religious ceremonies.
Speaking of which, Happy Chinese New Year to one and all. Yes, even to my non-chinese friends. Some might say I am a bit late, but a new year is still a new year. And in China, I am certain they are still on holiday. I actually attended a friend's reunion dinner. I was invited as I could not make it on the New Year dinner day on Monday. I still had to work during the Chinese New Year hols on Monday and Tuesday, and I worked during the afternoon shift which is from 2pm to 11pm. It was interesting. I learnt about some Chinese customs and traditions. Of course the reason why it is done, goes without saying. The reason can only be one of 2 outcomes, or both- Luck/Wealth. As much as they do all these, if they were questioned at the end of the year if they did receive the luck and wealth they desired by doing all these, most I'm sure would say no. Or not enough. But tradition is tradition, and some do it cos they put a fun spin on it. Like having the children stay up all night till new years day. It is like having an all night party. Throw in some booze and I would say a big hooray for tradition.
Did I mention the reunion dinner was vegetarian? Nothing to do with any Chinese custom. Just that my friends' family is vegetarian. The mock meat tasted like the real deal, and much better than the vegetarian places I eat at outside. It made me wonder, could the coffeeshops actually be serving us such mock meat, and not telling us? I mean, no one would know, and they would be earning even more. I have a conspiracy theory that some shops are doing it like this. Buggers!
Speaking of religious ceremonies, I gota go for another friends wedding tomorrow. I was picked to be one of the groomsman. At the end of the day, the big question on my mind is this: Do I have to give the couple ang pow money? I mean, just for this wedding, I had to buy my own pants, new shoes, and shirt. The only thing the groom paid for is the tie, and he helped rent our coat, which was $50. I had to buy new pants to match the coat because the coat is grey and I dont have grey pants. And the shirt color that he asked us to wear is yellow, which I also do not have. And finally, I had to get new shoes and not wear my torn shoes as, I say again, I am one of the groomsman. So after all I spent for his wedding, do I really really still gotta give ang pow money? I would do a poll on that, but I think it is too late, seeing as how the wedding is tomorrow. Maybe you guys can leave comments on what you think? Should I give, or let the groom face justice for this crime, and during such bad economic times I might add.
Speaking of money, I am broken, financially. That is not a typo. I am not broke. I am broken. Not sure how I am going to survive February. All my money was just splurged on that Lasik surgery. Everyone telling me how good I did to save up for it, but, let me tell you the sad truth. I apparently had not calculated everything that well. I am now in that stage where I am looking at the amount in the bank and calculating more than I ever have in life, even more than when I was in school during Math class, how every cent in my bank is going to be used. And going by how Math was never my strong subject, and how my calculations for Lasik also did not go well, it is going to be a nervy month. I think I should be able to scrap by though. I think... But let me tell you this as well, being broke for good eyesight is damn worth it! It is a whole new life. This is coming from someone who had to wear glasses since Primary school. Every now and then, I keep thinking I still got contacts on, and sometimes I put my hand up to my face to push my glasses up my nose, only to realise I'm not wearing any. It is a life changing experience. Just need to religiously administer those eye drops the doc gave me every now and then, for now. Other than that minor temporary inconvenience, it is great. I can see clearly now that the rain is gone.
Before I continue typing anymore nonsense, Ynnib Nai has informed me that he has actually made a new years resolution, and will share it with us-

"My New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time."

Exodus

2009-01-11T10:00:00.002+08:00

Exodus means departure.
Soon, I will be going for Lasik treatment and will be departing from wearing corrective eyewear, such as glasses and contact lens. In other words, departing from being blind. It will be a departure that I will be most looking forward to.
When I told my mum, her 1st reaction was to ask me why. Why do this surgical procedure with risks that knows no bounds and untold perils. Well, apart from my understanding that the risks are low in this time and age, it is a risk I am willing to take to get back perfect vision, and have naturally good eyesight. It is an investment worth going into. I was always willing to spend on my eyes. Got 'transition like' lenses to protect my eyes from UV rays about 3 years ago. Always treasured it.
Plus, the problems with corrective eyewear such as glasses and contact lens knows no bounds as well. Everytime I jog, or do some form of physical sport, the glasses keep falling off, or the sweat wears out and erodes the frame. Wearing contact lens helps a bit, till you realise the trouble it takes to put the lens in your eye. God help us all should there be a speck of tiny dirt in your lens when you put it in your eye, the irritation that your eye incurs as well as the nice red color you get as a result, will definitly help you get out your 1st curse word of the day. Worse when you are trying to take it out, and locate it, and when it does not want to come out of your eye, and it seems stuck to your eyeball, clinging to what seems like it's dear life. Again irritation and redness of the eye sets in, as well as your second curse word of the day. It is also not very possible and feasible to swim wearing glasses or contact lens. Did I mention the savings I will be making from discontinuing buying contact lens, contact lens solution, and new glasses? Enough said.
Apart from that, I also do not wish to be a part of the glasses wearing family. My whole family wears glasses, or contact lens. Not something to be proud off. Someone needs to break the chain. And that very someone is going to be me. Starting Monday, 12th January 2009, which is the day of the surgery. If all goes well that is. But that will be a tale that I will tell after Monday. So till then, wish me all the best (= Ynnib Nai, have you any wise quotes for us?
'Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by tears once in awhile, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again.'

Genesis

2009-01-05T00:49:00.003+08:00

Warning: Dates in calendar are closer than they appear

I consider today, Monday, 5th of January, as the official start of the new year. For the past 2 weeks, work has been an easy ride. This is because the company that I support, Agilent, went on a shutdown during the Christmas and New Year period. Like a 2 week holiday. January 2nd was greeted by my boss with an email with the heading that read 'Happy New Year 2009!'. The message inside informed us that we would not get much increment, and there would be no bonus. Eventhough I am aware of the financial turmoil that this planet is experiencing, I was shocked, because my company does not pay that highly, does not give out big increments every year from what I heard, and does not hand out AWS. So my initial thoughts was that since the company is already saving during normal times, that it would not lower the already low yearly increment. I did think that they might lower the amount paid in bonuses, but did not expect them to scrap it altogether. The email did mention an increment in our shift allowance, but it was an increment that I felt should have been in effect from day 1, as our allowance is not that high as well. So on the 5th of January, the shutdown would be over, and all Agilent employees will be back to work creating work for us to do by asking for 'this and thats'. Life it seems, is returning to normal, after all the festivities.
2008 was all round good. Made good friends, and most of it was spent just being carefree, enjoying the company of the people around me, and trying to be more passionate about life. Went on trips here and there. Did quite a bit of rock climbing which I thouroughly enjoyed, for the challenge it presented. And for the 1st time, ran and completed a distance of 10km, which to some, might not be that big a deal, but for someone who hates running, this was like conquering a mountain.
Now I begin 2009 anew. Unsure what the year has instore for me. I must say, I wish I did more. Wish that I did something that involves physically giving my time and effort into helping people, for whatever reason. That is the only thing that I feel empty about. That would be a far greater learning experience. Much more interesting. And there is that small challenge and great responsibility that I am looking for in my life. But I do not know where to start. I might not find it in 2009, but I hope that one day, that will be something I will be passionately involved in.
I have a new poll out. A wise person by the name of F.M. Knowles once said- 'He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; He who makes one is a fool'. Which prompted the poll I put out. This time the period of voting is a good 30 days. Will see if that helps with increasing the number of votes.
Speaking of wise people, Ynnib Nai is back again to end this post and provide us with a quote to think about for 2009-
'People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas.'

Parties!!!

2008-12-30T15:41:00.002+08:00

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Par.ty -noun, a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc..

If that is the definition of party, then these past few days has just been one hectic party fiesta. The dressing up, the travelling, the eating, is an extremely tiring experience, but well worth it! It all started on my brother's birthday celebration, 20th December 2008. It was his 21st. Got him an electronic guitar pedal that he wanted, being the guitar person that he is. Went to my Aunt's place, who gave the impression that it was just a family gathering for dinner. So, when midnight came, the cake came out and so did the drinks. Well, my cousin Rachel got smashed and entertained us with her ramblings and out-of-control dancing.
Then came Christmas, and my first stop was my friend Alfred's place for lunch. Ate all round catered indian food, and had some catching up with my church friends. Was convenient that the party was held just one block away from mine. Went there dressed smartly but in sandals. Someone commented that I looked like a foreign worker.
Then, for dinner, my family again headed to my Aunt's place. My cousin, terribly embarrased last time round, kept sober, which thoroughly disappointed us. But the Party had to go on. Had nice home made food, and delicious cheese dip made by other cousin Michelle. My family has more girls that guys, but I guess with all of them cooking delicious food and contributing to what goes in my stomach, I can't complain. Heck, I thourougly enjoy it.
Then my family organised their own Christmas dinner party for my siblings friends and mine, on 27th December 2008. So I decided to invite my whole social network. Apparently, many family members were jealous that I knew so many people. My family prides itself on being loners. I however, think that is just stupid. They think that I am strange for thinking otherwise, and I think they are strange for wanting to keep the people they know to a minimum. I wonder sometimes if I was adopted.
Anyway, it was a great party, though I had to move here and there asking people mostly if they wanted more drinks, and could not really get into a full blown converation without having to say hello to someone who just arrived, or goodbye to someone who just left. My strategy was to just mostly entertain the smallest group. Plan almost backfired when 2 groups of 2 appeared. But I think, despite the hitch, all went well. A friend of mine- Gerard, even had his birthday celebrated, to his surprise. At the end of the day, a glass broke, a chair broke, and a policeman visited us at 1:30am to tell us to keep the noise down. Signs of a good party. By the way, I know who broke the glass and chair. This will be discussed with my army buddies.
Anyway, the day after that, it was a trip to my uncles place for another Christmas dinner. The food was great with King Tiger Prawns among the spread. Champaigne was my poison for the evening and I must say, it tasted sweeeeet.
It may have been back to work on Monday, but come New Years, there will again be another party or 2. I'm sure of it. This is probably why I always look forward to the end of the year.
So guys, I just want to end thanking all of you that did come to my party, and thank you for the gifts. Here's wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and all the best in your New Year. Cheers!

I Survived!

2008-12-15T03:06:00.001+08:00

Standard Chartered '08
Originally uploaded by rc_altarservers

First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that wished me a Happy Birthday. Had a few sms'es, facebook wishes, etc. I must say that this Birthday I had the most wishes. Was a good Birthday. Being a weekday, only my cousin Rachel was free, and so we went Vivocity for lunch. Got high on wine and went home where my family organised a family birthday dinner. Was really very full with lunch as it was, and could not eat much, but was still contented. The wine had a part to play in that contented feeling. The next day went to work, where my colleagues were in an equally good mood. One bought donuts to share with everyone, and the other bought a Birthday cheesecake. The Birthday cake was also to celebrate another 2 colleagues who have their birthdays 2-3 days after mine. Then on Saturday, my company organised a company dinner at Swissotel Marketplace. It was a buffet dinner, and they had another birthday surprise there for me and the 2 colleagues. What an experience. And what a lot of food I ate that week and that Saturday. Was a bit worrying, considering that I had to do the Standard Chartered 10km Run on Sunday.
So yes, I completed the run officially at 1 hour 7 seconds. That's a picture of me with my 2 buds Gerard on my left, and Henry on his left. Checked the stats and was ranked top 17% for that 10km run. Am pretty proud of the fact that there was no vomiting, no near death experience, or loss of limb during that run. As crazy as this sounds, but I am actually considering doing the 21km next year. Or 21.1km to be exact. I know it sounds horrifying, but seeing so many people of all shapes and sizes that completed 21km, and 42 km, I am begining to think that it may not be that impossible to complete. There is hope.
Speaking of hope, looks like my polls aren't taking off with the flying enthusiasm I was hoping for. Apparently only 5 people voted. Very hard to draw a conclusion to the question- Can Man U still win the tittle? According to the results, it is a draw between yes they can, and, who gives a shit if they can. Maybe it was the subject matter. Will try again with hopefully a more talked about question, if I can think of one. Any suggestions?
Well, we are about a week away from Christmas, and I cannot wait. Actually I can wait, because the festive mood before Christmas is just swell. Everyone just seems happier. It's contagious. If it's a virus, and I'm sick, I don't want the cure. What a feeling... Well, this happy man is signing off, leaving you with Ynnib Nai to teach you wise meaning of words-
"Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy."

Almost There

2008-11-30T12:55:00.001+08:00

wolverine
Originally uploaded by rc_altarservers

Wel, 1 more week to the Standard Chartered Run! Not a Run for Hope, Not a Run for Cover, Just Run. Run for Fun. I think I am ready. I am getting more pumped up as the day draws nearer. A lot of the sweat, the tears, and some blood, shed training for this event, and it all comes down to this coming Sunday, 7th of December (That was a bit exagerated). I said I was going to book my IPPT yesterday, but apparently, all the slots were filled, one week in advance, which normally does not happen. It was unexpected, but I am ok with that. Just decided to do some light running on my own.
Posters are all over the place. I saw one which shows a picture of an aged woman, and words written saying that after 3 kids, running 42km is nothing. Wonder if she really ran, or walked the 42km. And if she was under anaesthesia when delivering all 3.
I am in high spirits as well, because tomorrow is December, and I love December. The happiest time of the year. There will be parties, and there is just a good feeling about December, always. If one is feeling down, it won't take much for spirits to be lifted again. By the way, for those who are bored, here is someone's vlog that Azri sent me to watch- Christmas in Japan. Check it out.

And look at that picture from the upcoming 2009 movie: X-Men Origins- Wolverine! Coming out on May 1st. I am so psyched about that movie. And apparently, Gambit, the exploding card throwing cajun is going to be in the movie as well. Of course, we can anticipate more Marvel and comic book movies in 2009. As for DC comics, it will always be a movie about Superman or Batman. They cannot seem to be able to do any other movie about their other superheroes. Sad really.
Well, that is all from me. Will see about blogging again after I cross that finish line. So Happy upcoming Holidays everyone! And in line with World Aids Day which falls on December 1st, our wise Ynnib Nai has these words of wisdom to offer-
"Learn from your parents' mistakes: use birth control."

New Layout

2008-11-24T03:21:00.003+08:00

It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

Hello all. As you have noticed, I have a new blog layout. Decided to get rid of the old, and in with the new. Do take part in the polls I set up. It serves no purpose, but with so many types of voting thrills out there- Survivor, American Idol, Elections, etc, and with people always wanting to give their 2 cents worth of opinion, I decided to jump on that bandwagon and set one up to provide you all with a small bit of excitement in your lives. For those of you who have no interest or knowledge in the subject matter, don't worry. I did not forget you. There will always be an option which tells everyone that you have voted 'you do not give a shit'. So go ahead. Click on an option. I know you want to.
By the way, I have set a limit of 15 days for the voting to take place in my polls. After that, you may or may not feel regret for missing out. I suggest that you just go ahead and vote, and not have that feeling of regret creep in. It might kill you.
My life these past few days have been filled with the usual. Go work, come back and go for a run (not everyday of course), then do the necessary (eat and sleep).
I just hope come 7th December, when it is time for the Standchart Run, I am ready for it, and won't end up sitting on the floor along the half way mark crying for mummy. I am still wondering what possesed me to join, but I guess I should just get over it and leave it as another mystery of the universe. I am glad though that I have people asking to join me whenever I train. Without them, I probably would not be training and would not be as prepared for the run.
About 2 weeks more till the Standchart run, about 4 weeks till Christmas, then about a week after, till the new year. How time suddenly seems to be fast-forwarding.
Speaking of time, for those wondering what am I doing up at this hour, I am actually trying to adjust my body clock as I will be working the night shift next week. I think at this time, I am able to write good crapology. There is something about feeling sleepy and forcing yourself awake with doses of sugar and caffeine from coke, that really make for good inspirational writing. Well, that is is all for this post. I end here and present inspiring words from Ynnib Nai-
"Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

Long Time a Coming

2008-11-13T09:27:00.004+08:00

Yo Hoe's! It has been some time since my last entry. I got motivated to write something since someone asked for my blog address. So new reader(s), welcome to my blog, which from time to time, is updated as regularly as a polar bear hunting during hibernation. Lotsa big events coming up.
First major event would be the 10km Standard Chartered Run that I signed up for, and will be taking place on the 7th of December 2008. Been training these past few days, slowly increasing my distance. Infact, just today morning at ungodly 6.30am, I went for a 6km jog. What possesed me to do such a crazy ass thing? I am unsure. I have put it down to madness. How I wish someone would just convince me and say- "Madness? This is not madness. This Is Sparta!". But no, no such voice. Just the voice that keeps telling me this is pure, 100% grade A money back guarantee, Madness.
I guess part of the reason is that most of my friends have signed up as well. 2 of them are also taking part in the 10km, and another 2 are taking part in the 21km.
When I pose the same question to them- 'why did they sign up?', I get various answers. Some say it is for the shirt that they will give us to take home. I must say, that is some expensive shirt. I have to pay $45 and run 10km just to earn that shirt. Others say, it is for that sense of accomplishment. I pity those fools. Then again, now, I have join the company of fools. Life is strange that way.
Along the way, I have decided to re-try taking my army fitness test on the last Saturday of November, since my fitness has been going on the up. Want to take some money from the SAF. That is my dying wish.
Last big event coming up would be the company dinner that is going to be held at Swissotel. Coincidently, it is going to be held the day before the Standard Chart Run. So if you happen to see puke along the roadside, there is a high chance that it is mine.
Other than that, the last movie I watched was Tropic Thunder. It was one of those 'leave your brains at the door and watch' movie. It was hilarious. It was a little bit like Leslie Nielsons Naked Gun, but at the same time, done very differently, and clearly a Ben Stiller movie. It was unique, as I believe this is the 1st time that a movie is being shown about a director making a movie. And in it, Robert Downey Jr plays a dude, acting as a dude, disguised as another dude. Confused? Go watch it.
I still have not watched the latest James Bond movie. Looking for someone to drag along to it. Heard mostly good reviews. Hopefully, this weekend will get to catch it.
Well, I'll end here, and hopefully, I will get motivated some time in the near future to write such crap again. Till then, I suggest you watch this- Matrix running on Windows
For those affected by the financial crisis, Ynnib Nai has agreed to lend his pearls of wisdom to help in these troubled times- "The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket."

Leading by Example

2008-10-14T03:34:00.006+08:00

Letter to the PM

2008-08-28T13:02:00.002+08:00

Rise up, Prepare to act, The future is bleak in fact, Unite as one, Oh earthly son, Protect the ancient pact.

The following letter is from a reader after he'd heard how the Government will help Singaporeans deal with rising costs:

Dear Prime Minister,

We citizens of Singapore urge you to PLEASE MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
We DO NOT NEED your help. Every time, you mention HELP, we have to run for cover!!!

Help the poor? Raise GST!
Help traffic flow? Up ERP!
Help passenger service? Up Bus fare/MRT fare!
Help us get taxi? Raise taxi fare!
Help us get good government? Raise Minister and Civil servants' salary!

Everytime YOU WANT TO HELP, we all PAY FOR IT!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU...TOLONG LAH, please, we will HELP OURSELVES, no need your help liao.

We DARE NOT ask for help any more!!!

Sir, most honoured sir, I urge you NOT TO HELP Singapore INVEST also!
Everytime your wife invest, we all lose money! Kao liao, kam siah!
Just let us have a dose of bad governance, like recently the Mat Alamak case, like dat....so far, it is ok, your incompetence, we ACCEPT!

PLEASE DO NOT help us have better security! Wait we all kena PAY FOR
IT!!
I believe ALL SINGAPOREANS PREFER NOT TO HAVE CRUTCH MENTALITY!
I think it is ok lah, please just take your salary and enjoy life ok?

Thank you thank you,

I am very chin chai one, any how any how, no need to help oso can one.

--A Citizen

Final Chapter

2008-07-28T19:47:00.003+08:00

Nothing much to write here as I woke up to a funny feeling in the pit of my stomach.
Tried to get ready for breakfast, but then soon realised I was getting diarhoea. Decided to skip that and join the rest of my holiday troupe for one last bit of shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Soon realised there was no way I was going there either. So gave Lionel some money to buy me some vietnamese coffee for my family.
When it was time to check out, I was feeling worse. Took a cab to the airport and my stomach was really out to kill me. To make matters worse, realised last minute that I did not have my immigration form. Left it in my bag which I have already checked in. Was told to fill out a new form. Was feeling really bad. I finally reached home and then proceeded to tell my family my adventurous tale. Then I started shivering and realised I was getting a fever. Headed off to bed, and managed to sleep off the fever. Definitly got it from the snake wine. Anyway, I am still recovering from the snake wine poisoning. Will be doing the night shift for work this week and have to head on down later. Really enjoyed this trip as the adventure and the company was good. Hope for more of such trips in the future.
Well everyone, hope you enjoyed the story of my Ho Chi Minh Adventure.
I recommend that you have one yourselves. I gotta go, and I shall end this story with a quote from good ol Ynnib Nai-
"Love may be blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener"

Chapter 3: Chu Chi Tunnels

2008-07-28T18:14:00.004+08:00

Today we were off to the Chu Chi Tunnels. Vietnam was famous for these during the war. Cost us a mere US$5 for a half day tour. Yesterday's Mekong Delta tour only cost us US$9. The tours are really cheap.
Anyway, we were brought to a Wood-Art-Factory first. They showed us Vietnamese art done with painting or egg shells or mother-of-pearl shells. Bought some for my mom and we then proceeded to the tunnels. It is interesting to see the rice fields, and the rubber plantations, random horses and cows and goats and chickens along the road side. They even have people selling seafood like clams and crabs in buckets by the raodside. With every country becoming modernised, seeing such sites will soon be a thing you will just be able to see in picture albums. According to the guide, even Vietnam is trying to modernise by 2020.
We soon reached the tunnels. The guide brought us to watch a propaganda video about the American-Vietnam war and how the americans are bad people with death and destruction on their minds. We were then told to try out one of the original and unchanged tunnels. Being the only one with a flashlight inbuilt with my phone, I went ahead of my other friends. It was small, my thighs were hurting and soon, there was a fork in the tunnel. As I shone my flashlight around to see which tunnel to take, I was horrified by the sight of bats hanging on the top and the sides of one of the tunnels. A bat was flying around, but there was no way of turning back. So on my elbows and knees I went crawling hoping that the damn bat flying doesnt hit me in the head. I doubt such an experience would turn me into Batman. I made it out alive and well, and with no bat hanging off me. We were soon moving around to see the types of underground bunkers and rooms and the different types of traps made by the Vietnamese. They even sawed us bombs from fallen american tanks or planes to make small mines. A lot died while trying to saw off the bombs. Talk about desperate times. After all that, we were brought to a shooting range. We can buy bullets for about US$1 per bullet, depending on what gun we would like to fire. They had magnums, M16s and AK-47s to name a few. A minimum of 10 bullets had to be purchased. I bought my 10 bullets, and went for the AK-47. The re-coil is hard to control and my friend Eunice had a bit of a shock. Was really a great experience. We then headed to the War Remnants Museum where there were a lot of Gory Images.

There was no warning that there will be such images or any restriction for children.
We were soon hungry and went to Diamond Shopping Centre to eat at the food court there. Lionel and Lynn tried the local fast food there, while Eunice and me tried the local rice noodle with rice skin and pieces of beef and pork. Also got a side order of steamed fish. Was a prety interesting meal. We then headed to the Notre Damme Cathedral and the Post Office for more sightseeing.

Was really beautifull and had french architecture written all over it. After that, we tried to get to Chinatown. Did not have the address, so decided to head to a shopping centre which, as we were told by our hotel reception, should be near Chinatown. Took a taxi, but near the end, realised that this was no ordinary taxi. The meter was jumping fast and we had to use almost all our remaining 'Dong' currency to pay for the cab. To make matter worse, we were then told by the shopping mall staff that Chinatown was nowhere near. So with nothing else to do, we headed back. I had to ask the taxi driver to wait while I ran up to my hotel room to get my remaining 'Dong' currency, which I left in the hotel room as a precaution, to the taxi driver. After all that, we headed off to dinner, then to dream cones for some cheap Gelato Ice-Cream. After which, we went off to Highland Coffee, which is the equivalent to our Coffeebean or Starbucks. Soon we were back at the hotel. For one last 'taste' of Vietnam, I decided to try some snake wine. It was the most vile smelling thing ever. And the taste was no different. I washed that down with some Baileys :)

Chapter 2: Mekong Delta

2008-07-28T17:37:00.003+08:00

Woke up early morning to drag my ass to the hotel reception to ask them to help us order a cake for my friend Lynn. Aparently, all cakes come in the same design and only one flavour. Decided that will have to do. Also asked that flowers be left in the room before we return from our Mekong Delta tour today. I then proceeded to have my free complimentary breakfast. After awhile, the rest came down for breafast and we all headed off to the bus that will bring us to the Mekong Delta. It was a long 2 hour plus journey, and we still needed to take a boat ride. The boat ride took forever. We finally reached the banks of the Mekong Delta and we got off to look at the coconut candy they made there. We then had lunch at the village, which was a simple maggee mee with some meat and vegetables. We then took a pony ride to one of the villages which had some people entertain us with traditional vietnamese music and song.

They served us honey which was made from a bee hive nearby, together with tea. The moment the tray of honey hit the table, the bees came. There was no way I was going to drink or even sit in the vicinity of a bunch of deadly honey bees. So off I went to carry a Phython. It was a strange feeling as the snake was moving itself across my neck and hand. At first I was a little nervous, but after awhile, I was actually starting to get the hang of having a snake around my shoulders. It was then time to head back. Reached the hotel at about 5pm, so was a bit tired. But had to get ready for dinner. From what I know, the reception called my friend and told her the flowers was coming up, so there went the surprise. Anyway, she thanked us, and we went to the Night Market near Ben Thanh Market for dinner. Ate at a seafood place and then went for some shopping there, again. While waiting for the gals to finish, I got an sms telling me that they went off for a pedicure. So I and Lionel headed back to the hotel 1st. Took the cake from reception, but realised there was no candles. One of the hotel staff actually hopped on his scooter and drove off to get some candles. So we actually managed to surprise Lynn with a small Birthday celebration. We ate the cake which was filled every which way with cream, and then headed off to a pub nearby to celebrate even more. We ate, drank local beer, played some game involving lotsa shouting and hand movement, and drank some Vodka Orange in a fish bowl. All in all, a good day. Next up, Chapter 3: Chu Chi Tunnels.

Chapter 1: I'm Back From Vietnam

2008-07-28T16:39:00.006+08:00

Back from Ho Chi Minh City to be exact. Was tiring, fun, and adventurous. Accomadation wise, transport, food and tours were pretty cheap. Because my friend Lynn booked the flight way way way in advance, we flew on Tiger Airways on the cheap as well. Cheaper than how the normal budget flights are usually. Left my house at about 5:15am to share a cab with Lynn and Lionel to Budget Terminal. Met up with Lynn's friend Eunice over there and had Breakfast at Hans. We then caught our flight and were flying off to the unknown.

Day 1

Ben Thanh Market

We took a cab over to the hotel for US$10. We knew it was a little bit more expenive than usual, but thought that the queue for the taxi was a bit too long, so decided to cut the queue and go for it. Turns out that there was no queue in the 1st place. Just a bunch of people waiting outside the airport for people to arrive rather than waiting inside. Well, after about 20 minutes, we reached our hotel- Lac Vien Hotel. Lionel got off the cab gingerly after witnessing the cab driver weave through waves of motorcycles and traffic better than any F1 driver. Found our hotel inside a street alley. As we were early, we left our bags at reception and went for an early lunch. Local food there consists of some noodles, small pieces of chicken or beef, and lotsa soup. A separate bowl of vegetables with cut lime and chili is also served. Cost us less than S$1.50. Then went to Ben Thanh Market for some early shopping. Shopkeepers grabbing your hand and asking you to buy things as you try to bash your way through, was quite an experience. We then checked in the hotel and since the rooms were so cheap, my friend booked for us the VIP Suite. When Lionel and I walked in the room, we actually thought that the room was too big. At least 4 people could have stayed in that 1 room. Anyway, decided to do some sight seeing, and headed to the Imperial Palace.

Imperial Palace

Got a tour round the palace for free and was pretty interesting. But then it started to rain heavily. So we could not continue our planned city tour. Managed to get a taxi to a shopping centre for more shopping. Didn't actually get anything as there was hardly anything to get. Just 2 storeys of clothes that didn't seem very appealing. We then went to another shopping centre where we somehow lost Eunice and Eunice lost us. We then went hunting but was unsuccessful. So the plan was to sit down and wait for her to show up or contact us. After awhile, she showed up. Apparently, she had a nice dinner while we were hunting for her. As we were in a hunting mood, we then set out for our next hunt- KFC. Walking up and down the streets, is a bit of a skill. Aparently, the trick is to walk slowly as you cross the street to allow the motorcycles to weave around you. Then panic when you see a car or bus. So we hunted and hunted, and finally, arived at our destination. KFC chicken is served on a plate with a knife and fork over there, which is the difference between Singapore's KFC, and Vietnam's KFC. That was why we went there, to check out the differences. So mission accomplished, we set out back to the hotel to rest for awhile, then come out again to visit the night market. Things there seemed to be mostly aimed at the ladies, so I just got myself a belt and then waited at a nearby coffeeshop with Lionel till the ladies finished with their shopping. Got a cab, then went straight back to the Hotel to rest.
Lots done in a day. This is obviously going to be a long story. So this is why I'm breaking this into chapters. Next up: Chapter 2: Mekong Delta!

What Is The World Coming To?

2008-07-21T16:45:00.002+08:00

Tomorrow I'm going on a cultural trip to Vietnam this time to learn a different culture and escape from the madness for awhile. You may be asking, what are you talking about?! Well, the world is going mad. Just take a look at this new report below. The humiliation......

Briton arrested for sex attacks on sheep

LONDON (Reuters) - A Briton has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a series of sex attacks on sheep, London police said on Friday.

The 27-year-old man was held at his home in Dulwich, south London, on suspicion of bestiality with sheep. He was also wanted in connection of the possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Detectives said the arrest followed allegations made to them in May and June.

"Two male joggers said they had observed a man molesting the sheep in a field at Botany Bay Lane, Chislehurst," police said in a statement.

"A similar incident was reported to police by a stables employee in the area."

Media reports said the man had been barred from visiting farmland while officers carried out their investigation.

NAM

2008-07-07T02:04:00.003+08:00

Short form for Vietnam. 15 more days to go to my Vietnam trip. July 15, is my sister's birthday by the way. Also the same day my cousins from England are flying down to holiday in Singapore and will be staying with our family. Will be staying for 2 weeks. Have no idea what that is going to be like. I also have no idea what to write today.
Hard to think after going through a rock wall climbing session. Went with my brother and friend Henry. I have been going for the past few sundays and on days when I push myself, such as like a few hours back, it is tiring and my arms are aching. For some reason, so are my legs. I could not even open a can of coke after that. Had to use my thumb. And typing all this is providing me another workout in itself, with all the pain throbbing through my forearms everytime I push a key. It really is a fun sport though.
Now I would really like to just head to bed and rest after such a work out. But I am trying to get my body used to staying up late at night. That's why I am now typing all this- to keep myself awake. So that this week, as I am working the night shift, I would not feel sleepy or worse- jetlag. Yup, jetlag without the jet. When you work shifts like I do, you'll know what I am talking about.
Just want to take a random pause in all this to wish Jasmine a Happy Belated Birthday! I know I have already sms'ed and wished on the actual day yesterday, but when I get such a random moment, it has to come out. So here it is! Ta-da!
Is it just me or is Singapore having a lot of festivals lately? I know now is the Food Festival. There is also the Garden Festival and Night Festival coming out this month according to the commercials. Lau Pa Sat had free coffee and buns from NTUC for the Food Festival. The rest of the food were normal dishes that I always have when I go to Lau Pa Sat for my meals. They now have a loud band playing to add to that great atmosphere of shouting to your friend whenever you want to tell them something. I guess when they planned it out, they realised that people should just shut up and eat their food.
I think I have said enough nonsense for today. Shall end here and try to keep awake doing something else. In the mean time, Ynnib Nai has some wise but grave words for us to take note of:-
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."

Happy -Belated- Friday the 13th!

2008-06-16T15:31:00.002+08:00

An abomination hath been done, The wheels of motion turned and spun, A quarter moon past, Time runneth fast, Our countdown already begun.

Hi there blog reading folks. I wonder how many of you thought twice of reading this post after seeing such a title. I like how whenever Friday the 13th comes around, there will always be someone who will say, "Ei, tomorrow/today is Friday the 13th you know?" Then, there will be a short silence. Followed by carrying on whatever it is you were doing. Haha... Life is funny that way.
Sunday was Fathers Day. We just went and brought our dad to a restaurant for Lunch and that was it. Very low key. It's strange. It's like a day that did not or should not exist. Not like mothers day. Wah, flowers ah, chocolates ah, wishing your mother, the hugs after that. I think it's because subconciously, we all are afraid our moms will fall into depression should we forget such a day. Fathers day, it's like we wish, give our gift, mission accomplished. Men are a simple species.
Speaking of countdown, I really cannot wait for my Vietnam trip that I will be going for in July. Will be leaving on 22nd July (Tuesday), and will be back on 25th July (Friday). Me and 3 others will be going to Ho Chi Minh City. Talk about a week of relaxation. And my friend managed to book for us a VIP suite at a hotel for about S$80 to S$90! How cool and cheap is that?! My friend wants to celebrate her birthday there, hence she came up with this trip. So there will definitly be partying there. Wooooohooooo!!! Cannot wait, cannot wait, cannot wait...!
Wel, as for my life, I have been in my job for 6 months and I have another 6 months before my contract ends. Then I will have to see what I want to do with my life. And so many movies I want to see this summer! And seriously, so little time and money to see them all. Zohan, Hulk, Never Back Down, Handcock, Wanted, Kung Fu Panda, etc. Argh....! And my house bill just came- $400 for electricity and water! Crap! $400 out my wallet so fast. Well, that's life.
So, I will end my scary blog here (scary for me anyway), and leave you with something for singaporeans to think about from the wise Ynnib Nai-
"What is a free gift? Aren't all gifts supposed to be free?"

2008-05-29T00:37:00.003+08:00

Happy Veeeesak Day!

2008-05-19T18:07:00.003+08:00

Reclining Buddha
Originally uploaded by rc_altarservers

Hi all. It's been a long time since my last post since I took a break from blogging. It all started when my Godfather, Uncle Bonnie passed away. Was shocked and saddened as he looked like he would live on for at least another 20 years. He was pretty healthy considering that he hardly got sick or went to the doctors, and that he didn't have any illnesses bothering him. When he got admited to the hospital, it was his 1st time. And being his 1st time, we all thought he was going to fight whatever it was and come out of it. He was such a joker, even when we visited him in hospital. Well, we all know what happened next, but what really shocked everyone was that before we could get to his funeral on Friday, Thursday morning while I was at work, I got the call that my grandmother passed away in her sleep. Was tiring going from one wake to the other. So I took a little time off from blogging.
Life goes on and since then, I have continued my life as per normal, even taking a trip with my friends to Bangkok. The picture shows one of the tourist attractions we went to see there- The Reclining Buddha. Did a lot of shopping, took a sightseeing tour of the temples, bought pirated DVDs (Harrold and Kumar, Superhero Movie) and watched them at out hotel room, and of course, ate and ate whatever local food we could get our hands on. We climbed the Wat Arun Temple (Temple of Dawn) which was the fitness highlight of the day. Got cramped up on the way down steps that was so steep, I thought the monks must have been very tall with unusually longs legs which Ripley's should investigate. Everyone had to hold on to the railings, not for safety, but because it was almost impossible to climb it without the help of the railings, which shows you just how steep it was.
Speaking of climbing steps, has anyone climbed the steps at Mount Faber Park? I went there yesterday with my good friend Lia yesterday. There were so many steps, I was wondering if the person who made them had nothing better to do. A simple track up would have been sufficient. I found it totally unnecessary to have so many steps going up the hill. Anyway, that was only the beginning of the trekking trip, and that totally tired us out by the time we reached the top. Then, as we wanted to go to the Henderson Waves bridge, a bad sign misdirected us to the wrong path, making us go down some steps, which we had to go back up from once we realised we were going the wrong way. We finally decided to take another route and we reached the place. Had a magnificent view, and we continued to walk through the canopy tree top path, and some garden hub the government built. Did not know we had a Garden Hub. We seem to have a lot of hubs. Anyway, the whole thing according to the sign was 9+ Km. So felt damn healthy after that. Rewarded myself when I got home by eating potato chips my dad bought. I know I know. Shouldn't have done that. Anyway, I'm working on Vesak Day. Gotta go get ready soon. Hopefully, my next post won't be so long away again. But till then, I shall leave you with the long post and a saying from the ever Reclining Ynnib Nai-
"Just because one doesn't care, doesn't mean one doesn't understand."

The Contender Asia Finale

2008-04-18T20:51:00.003+08:00

Last Saturday I went Indoor Stadium with Azri and Esmond (army buddies) to watch The Contender Asia Finale. Sponsored by Paypal, Azri managed to get a discount through them and so it was cheaper. I should love Paypal for that right? Wrong. Paypal screwed me. Partly Azri's fault for coming late (as usual). Before he arrived there was a long queue. By the time he arrived, the queue was shorteneed.
Because we bought through Paypal, we were supposed to get free shirts but by the time we reached there, they only had XL size left. When asked if that size is ok, Azri said yes because he is quite big size. To which my reply was- Do I look like I can fit into XL. To which the counter persons reply was- I can use it to bed. WTH?! Tried to change it at the counter selling the shirts, as I saw they had medium, but in the end I was told I could not exchange it. Why you may ask. Well, apparently because there is a Paypal logo on the sleeve which the normal shirts they are selling don't have. The screwing got worse when we took our seats and realised that there was a huge Paypal advertisement at the corner of the ring, with a cameraman standing next to it to add to that screwed feeling, blocking most of our view. So whenever the fighters were fighting on that side, we had to look up to the big screen to see what was going on. The constant nodding of our heads from looking down at the ring to looking up at the screen may have made some people think we were nodding with happiness.
Well anyway, The Finale fight between Yodsaenklai (not his real name) and John Wayne was really good. Totally overshadowed the other 4 - 5 fights they had before that, because it was really clear that Yodsaenklai and John Wayne were trully very skilled fighters. Yodsaenklai (from Thailand) at the age of 23 has already had over 200 fights while John Wayne (from Australia) at the age of 31 I believe (might be older, not too sure), had already 100 over fights to his name. Well won't tell you guys the ending, incase you want to catch it on tv.
Other than that, nothing much has been going on. By the way, came across this song from Jas blog: Almost Lover-(Radio Edit) from A Fine Frenzy. Really like it. You should listen to it. It gets to me everytime. Soooo, I will end here. Let's see if Ynnib Nai can provide us with something to take back with us this week-
"Originality is the art of concealing your sources."

Latest Today: Mat Salamat Found!

2008-04-06T13:54:00.002+08:00

Breaking News! Breaking News! Breaking News! Breaking News! Breaking News!

The Singapore Government must be heaving a huge sigh of relief now. They can now boast that they had the brains and the know how, of catching back the genius JI Leader who broke out of the Detention Centre. Not much has been released in the press as I guess the press want to know more information from the police first, but I found the article about the famous capture here.
So instead of me typing so much, you can just click the link above to read all about it.

100th POST!!!

2008-03-29T06:15:00.002+08:00

100th Post!!! Happy Easter Everyone!!! 100th Post!!!

Hi everyone! Yes, it is official. This is my 100th Post! For about 3 and a half freakin years I have been blogging apparently. Who knew?! I didn't know I can be this dedicated to writing crap. Haha.... I don't like to read novels but I like to write. There does not seem to be any connection is there? 100 posts of countless grammar mistakes, spelling mistakes, bad jokes and puns have led me to this day. The day I write this on my last day of the week of work, working the night shift and getting paid while I blog. Haha....
Anywho.... I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a belated Happy Easter! May the Easter Bunny smile upon you lovingly and ask you where he came from.
By the way, for those who don't already know, I have finally shifted to my new permanent home in Toa Payoh. Toa Payoh Lorong 2 to be exact. It is near Braddell mrt. I'll try to take pics but not everything has been set up yet. I'm planing to go shopping to buy some new things for myself and for the room. Ikea is gonna get a visit from me soon. When you are thinking of buying furniture for your room or place, that's when it hits you that you have grown up. Seriously!!!
And I have finally gotten myself a laptop. Was considering getting from Courts but Courts suck. Expensive and DIE DIE must have my home phone number which has not been set up at my place. I gave them my office address, my office number, house address, handphone number and my dads mobile number. And still they insist on getting my home phone number. Well, their loss is Sim Lims gain. Went to Sim Lim and found the exact model at a cheaper price. The hard disk space was less but I don't use much space anyway. Got a Acer Aspiron with 160GB Hard Disk, 2GB Ram and 2.2Ghz Processor, wifi, bluetooth and etc, at $1400. Courts had the same one with a 250GB Hard disk at $1800. So I saved $400. So proud of myself. Now I don't have to fight with my bro and sis over the computer.
Well, I will finish off my 100th post here, and before I go, of course I will ask Ynnib Nai to leave you guys something to hear now, and think about later-
"Bigamy: one wife too many. Monogamy: same thing"

Bintan 2

2008-03-13T20:25:00.002+08:00

Bintan
Originally uploaded by rc_altarservers

I have just came back from Bintan on Sunday. Was a very refreshing and sunburnt trip. Didn't actually do much, but was still worth it going there. It was a company trip and we stayed at Nirwana Gardens. Definitly run by a Singaporean. Payment there is done with Sing Dollars, unless you state otherwise. The service was good and the free breakfast buffet had everything. There were cooks making fresh pancakes, roti-prata, omelettes, and the buffet table was laid with porridge, noodles, curry, breads, croissants, donuts, blocks of cheddar cheese, different types of cereals, jelly, fruits, etc. Ate like a pig during breakfast. Especially since my company said lunch will not be paid for by the company. So like a kiasu Singaporean, had to make sure my stomach was more than full.
Had a bbq there, played some team-building games, and swam. Now burnt and red like a lobster and I am starting to molt like a snake. The beach is right next to the swimming pool area, as you can see from the picture attached, but there was a warning that there might be jellyfish in the waters no lifeguard. A red flag was up as well, saying that swimming will be at our own risk. The lunch which we were told would not be provided by the company, was paid for by my HR manager. Treated everyone to Korean food at the Villa. Went to Pasar Oleh Oleh for shopping but did not find anything of interest to buy, except for the full body massage which I went for. Cost $31. Was realy good. And my Ops manager treated us dinner at a kelong, which was a 30 minute drive from the villa. Nirwana Gardens itself had a kelong, but we decided it would be cheaper and nicer outside.
There is also a Factory Outlet store next to the Bintan Ferry Terminal, selling branded goods on the cheap. Would have been more worth it if had more money to go go-karting and play the other activities they have there like archery. Well, there's always a next time. Now, can't wait for my next trip to Thailand.
Haha..... Hello World! Here I come! Lol. Well, other than that, nothing exciting to report on my life. So now, I'll just leave you with Ynnib Nai's pearls of wisdom-
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm."

Bintan!

2008-03-05T15:12:00.002+08:00

Hi all! Looks like I will be travelling around Asia this year, starting with my company trip to Bintan this Friday. I will be leaving this Friday afternoon straight after work, which means I'll be working for only half a day this Friday. Woohoo! I'll be back on Sunday, so if I don't reply my sms or answer my hp, you know why. Hoping that there will be go-karting there.
Then in May, friends are asking me to join them to Bangkok. Then, another former colleague of mine is asking I join in her birthday celebration, in Vietnam. Wow! Amazing Race Asia. Maybe I should join season 3. But no cable, don't know how to join, and don't know if there'll be season 3. Haha... Oh wells.
On another note, had another look at my up and coming new house. Lots have been done already. A few fans and lights installed. Sinks and shower heads installed. Paint is up. No cupboards or cabinets up though. I tink this month is a safe bet that we will be moving. My prediction of not moving in 1st week of March was right, but I can see everything coming together now. I think the space in the house could have been better utilised though, but have not seen the final touches with the furniture and all, so can't say much. Like the paint color in my room. Not so excited about the paint color in my brother or sisters room though, but hey, not my room. So I won't be complaining. Haha... My parents like the color in my brothers room though. Don't know why. The light green was nice, but one wall was painted a dark grey or green color. I think that spoilt it all. But if they like it, then good for them.
Well, I'll keep this short today, as I'm working now. Haha... So here's the anticipated words from Ynnib Nai-
"Don't use a big word where a diminutive one will suffice."

Code Red Initiated

2008-02-07T00:59:00.000+08:00

Wishing one and all a very Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Year of the Rat!

Well folks, it's the year of the Rat. I was born in 1984, so it's is considered as my year, together with other Year of the Rat born people. In the Zodiac, the rat is the 1st animal in the zodiac, and according to the story, won the zodiac animal race by being creative, smart, sneaky, and ingenious. Supposed to describe other Year of the Rat born people. Hey, it is up to you to believe in such 'horrorscopes'.
Anyway, what a way to start the Chinese New Year- by having Code Red (which I mentioned in my previous post) initiated.
Suddenly my dad initiated it. But I didn't need to SMS anyone for SOS help as it was agreed that we head on down to my aunts place to live. My mom is however living at her friends place, as there is not enough room. As it is, there are no cupboards for us to use, and everything is kept in our bags as there is no where else to keep anything. But we have a roof and a bed, so I guess there's nothing to complain about.
And we now have access to cable, so other than space problems, it's not that bad. Have been living there since Monday. How things change very suddenly.
So yeah, been working during the Chinese New Year week, during the night shift- 11pm to 8am. I do get 2 days off-in-lieu, so not that bad, especially since I don't celebrate Chinese New Year.
Very exciting start to the year indeed. Well, I'll sign off here, and leave you guys with some honourable mentions from Ynnib Nai-
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance."

Code Yellow

2008-01-27T16:49:00.001+08:00

My New Cousin

Hi hi! A new post, a new family member. Meet my new cousin, born 18/1/2008. This is a picture I took of her when i visited the day after at the hospital. I could not get a better picture as she was sleeping during the whole time I was there. At that point of time, my uncle and aunt had not come up with a name for her, so I still do not know her name. But I did hear they were thinking of naming her Victoria. This is my Uncles' 9th child by the way.

Anyway, for those who are reading this, I want to tell you what is going on in my family, so that when I send out the SOS's, I would not have to explain so much. My situation now is a Code Yellow. On standby. Hopefully it does not become a Code Red situation. That is when I have to start sending out the SOS's via sms.

Anywho, as you all should know by now, my family sold their place, and could not get another suitable place. So my uncle lent us his place to live in at Upper Bukit Timah road as he had bought another place for himself. This is the same uncle with the 9 kids by the way. So yeah, he bought a new place for his ever growing family. So we are staying in his old place. Now with the new girl born (all his children are girls by the way, all 9 of em), he wants to sell his old place, which we are currently residing in, NOW. As he says he needs the extra funds with the new kid and all.

Now on our side, my family has already bought a new place at Toa Payoh, quite some time ago. Unfortunately, the whole house is being renovated, and we are currently awaiting for the HDB to approve the renovation works.

Unfortunately again, renovation approval is done in parts. For example, they will take a few days to approve the renovation of the kitchen windows, then another few days to approve the living room flooring, then the kitchen flooring, then the bathroom piping, etc. So the whole approval process is taking a heck of a long time to finish. This is just the approval stage, and not even the actual renovation stage yet. So we are being held back.

There is also a complicated bit about our grandma being thrown in, which is too complicated to say here. So now, we are at Code Yellow, not knowing if and when my uncle will tell us he found a buyer for the house, and want us to leave.

So when it hits Code Red, I will be sms'ing everyone asking if there is a room for me to stay in for a couple of weeks till the renovations are finished. So if you're reading this, I don't have to explain so much. My mom has a friend who has agreed to let her and my sister, to stay at her place, if it ever comes to Code Red. So that leaves my dad, me and my brother. I think my dad and my brother will be able to find someone to take them in also, but I'm not sure.

So this is my story of my life for the start of 2008. An exciting start. So guys, let's hope that Code Red is never initiated. Well, I'll end here and leave with my favourite philosopher, Ynnib Nai, to say some words-

"We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "Smart"?"

New Year 2008!

2008-01-07T21:26:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year Everyone! Ok, I'm a bit behind, but i've been busy. Had a lot of celebrations with Birthdays and Christmas and New Years and visiting relatives as you all know. My dear cousin is down from Australia if you all don't know by now. Her sister got married about 3 weeks ago.
And now, suddenly, January is packed with activities as well. So moving with the flow of things into the new year. With the January Birthdays, now there are other things such as my newly married cousin going to South Africa with her husband to stay in his hometown there. My dear cousin is also going back to Australia this month along with her Birthday being held just days before. I was getting ready to shift to Toa Payoh this month, but we are still waiting for the HDB to approve certain renovations and if they take their time, the move could be postphoned to February. So I have no idea when I'm moving.
Just started my new job and still trying to get the hang of things. Everything seems fine, though I wish I could move around and not stay stuck to a chair for 8-9 hours. But I guess you can't have everything.
Looking back at 2007, despite it's ups and downs, I must say, overall, it was a good year. I ORD'ed, went on my 1st plane flight, went Australia, had a great time there and found a 'new' dear cousin, started work, made new friends from there, and grew closer to people I didn't even know was possible to grow closer to. Life I believe is what you make out of it. And if you want it to be great, then you just have to look at people and situations differently. If things go bad, start thinking of ways to turn it around or make the best of it. Life will always have it's days when the shit hits you and doesn't seem like it will stop hitting. But I guess, we just got to stand tall, take it head on, and wait it out as best we can.
Ok, wow, I can't believe I said all that. I should just leave the wise sayings to Ynnib Nai huh. So I'll end my 1st post of the year here, and Ynnib Nai, what do you have for us for the new year?-
"What's gone, and what's past help, should be past grief."

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2007-12-28T08:35:00.000+08:00

If there is one person you can’t stop thinking about, post this same exact sentence in your journal.

Ministers Whose Pay is High
(to the tune of ‘Angels We Have Heard on High’)

Ministers whose pay is high
We still kena pay and pay
Even though we’re all pok kai
Kan ni na bu chao chee bay

Refrain:
Po-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ok kai leow
Why should we all pay them
Po-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ok kai leow
Why should we all pa-a-ay them

Ministers who sit above
See us all as waste of space
They want us to get out of
Their elite uncaring face
Refrain

They want us to work till death
And claim it’s ne-cessary
They delay our CPF
While they raise their salary
Refrain

From Talkingcock.com

December

2007-12-08T21:19:00.000+08:00

Woohoo! December is here everyone! Time for the happy level to go up a notch and for the much awaited celebrations to begin. From the 1st of december, the month kicks off for me with the family birthday celebrations. From uncle, to mom, then me, and then unto my aunt, all in a row.
For my birthday, I just had a small celebration at home with family members. As if seeing them so many times wasn't enough, but there is always a special joy in that. Wel, now that is over, I have 2 friends whose birthdays fall on the 8th. Following that, I can celebrate my new job this coming Monday on the 10th. Then on the 16th, my cousin Sarah is having her wedding celebrations. So now, have to get ready for that extra celebration on the calendar which is coming up in just a weeks time. Then my brothers birthday is up on the 21st, and of course, following that is Christmass and the New Years celebrations.
By the way, I've been celebrating so hard, I've recently poisoned myself with Redbull overdose. Unintentionally of course. So take it from me, that warning label on the side that says recommended intake is not more than 4 cans a day, they weren't kidding. I had to be the clown to test this sort of thing. But I survived it, and that is not gonna stop me from partying! Just no more Redbull from now on. Whoever is reading this, do not, I repeat, DO NOT... offer me any Redbull from now on!
So people, I'm gonna end my post here, and continue to p-a-r-t-y! Let's enjoy the festive celebrations. C'mon Ynnib Nai! What words of wisdom do you have for us this time?!
Ynnib Nai: "They say that guns don't kill people, people kill people. But I think the guns help."

New Begining

2007-11-18T23:43:00.000+08:00

Well, I have applied, and I have finally got a new job. It's a System Administrator post, whereby I help clients in the US and other countries that are having problems with their emails. I never wanted an IT job, but i was desperate to get out of my present company. And after hearing about the job scope, which sounds like something simple I can do, and after hearing about what the progression is like, which is also good, I believe that this is something that would be best for my future. I didn't take it blindly, even though I was desperate. I really thought about it. Located in Raffles Place near the MRT, the location will be easily accessible when I move to Toa Payoh next year. They pay OT, which my current company doesn't, and it is a 5 day work week. I don't have to work on Saturday and Sunday. I work shift, and I get an allowance if I work night shift, so it is something extra on top of my basic. And the shift timings are good also, such that I don't have to go against the crowd during rush hour. And the night shift timing is such that I can still take public transport. It really sounded good. So I have taken up the offer and tendered my resignation last Friday. 2 weeks notice. I start my new job on December 10th. I went for the interview on Friday during lunch. And I thought that they will think about it and let me know on Monday if I got the job. But after the interview, the interviewer asked me if I can wait 5 minutes for her to talk to management. Of course I said yes, and 5 minutes later, she asked me if I can sign that day. So after considering everything, I said yes. Really excited about it. My current job, I don't see myself going far without losing my sanity at the same time. And the management is really poor. A lot are quiting lately, and the offer came at the right time, when they were about to increase my workload by 3 times. I believe that it is a God sent, considering the timing. And I thank him for all the blessings he has given me and for always being there for me. Looking after me. I had to say it. Well, that is all from me. A short update on the latest biggest happening going on in my life. And here is Ynnib Nai once again with words to live by-
"Follow your dreams, except for that one where you're naked at work."

Happy Deepavali/Birthday

2007-11-09T11:13:00.000+08:00

To all my friends and family members who are November babies, I wish you all a very Happy Birthday! And to all Hindus', Happy Deepavali!

So the SAW series of torture/horror films is still going strong, even though the story is more or less the same each time. So here are some suggestions for THREE-LETTER SINGAPOREAN HORROR FILMS (and their tag lines)...

1. TAX: On April 15, it’s time to pay…

2. LAN: Just what is turning our teenaged boys into mindless zombies?

3. GST: Just when you thought it was safe to go into the mall again…

4. ERP: It’s here… to drive you mad.

5. CPF: There’s nothing inside… or is there?

6. SAF: On Tekong, no one can hear you scream…

7. MRT: Do you dare enter… the tunnel?

8. SBS: Take a slow ride… to hell.

9. SIA: What happens when… there are snakes on the world’s biggest plane?

10. MOE: It’s time someone taught all of you a lesson.

11. GEP: Get out of their elite, uncaring faces… before it’s too late.

12. PCK the Horror Movie: The mole… it’s ALIVE!

13. SPH: What if everything you’ve been told is a lie?

14. PAP: You.. will… pay… and pay… and pay… and pay…

15. LEE: The horror that just won’t die

By talkingcock.com

Dad's 50th Birthday

2007-11-06T16:32:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday was my Dad's 50th Birthday celebrations. I must say that it was pretty good. Had helium ballons with the number 50 on them, good food, great Tiramisu birthday cake, and decorations proclaiming his 50th year on planet Earth. My bro and I bought the gifts. My bro bought a belt and tie, and I bought a jigsaw puzzle, which we used markers to write a message on. Had the frame for it, but we voted that it would be fun for him to piece together the jigsaw for himself, and see the message unfurl. So we broke it up and presented it to him like so. Overall, a great party!
I really need to find a new job. Badly. I never had a real sense of job satisfaction here. 1st it was too much work. Now, amazingly enough, I'm actually complaining that it is boring. I guess, all along, I was never really into it in the 1st place. My immediate superior last week felt demoralised, as they changed his confirmation details. So he left the rest of us to do as we please. And another 2 of my colleagues are also demoralised as they had their confirmation details changed also. They want to leave and infront of my immediate superior, were searching for jobs. My immediate superior then proceeded to search for jobs for himself as well. That's the story of my working life. I feel like I'm in some office comedy.
So good pals of mine, if you know of any jobs involving sports or the outdoors that are available, please proceed to let me know. You can message the details in my chat box. So a short post from me today. As usual, I leave you with words of ultimate brilliance from Ynnib Nai-
"A fool and his money can throw one hell of a party."

Happy Halloween!!! Boo!

2007-10-30T10:38:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone. I'm here to answer some questions. Questions like, did I go for the SIA interview? How did it go? Did I get in? How far did I go? How was the experience? What have I been doing since? How can I type this in the office?
Well my curious well mannered friends, I will answer all these unimportant questions and more! I will ask another question- What to get my dad for his coming 50th birthday? Suggestions? It is on Nov 3rd Saturday, and I am scratching my head so hard on this, that I can see my brain cells in my fingernails. Hey it's Halloween soon, get used to it. This is gonna be one long ass story.
So yeah, I did go for the SIA interview, but unfortunately, I didn't get in. I will tell you in detail what happened, step by step, on my fruitless journey to try to fly.
Well, I reached there at about 9.15am, but I wanted to go earlier. My friend told me he was going to arrive late so that was that. In the end, he arrived at 10am. So off we went, in formal wear and tie. It was held at The Stamford Swissotel, and the queue stretched off as far as the eye can see. It was madness. Like Singpore Idol, there were hundreds of applicants. That was just the start of my journey.
Well, in the end, we were grouped in 10s, according to gender, for the 1st interview. We were then herded into a room where we sat in a circle on chairs facing each other and 2 interviewers. So then, we were told to just introduce ourselves, and say something about ourselves and hobbies. So after hearing everyones 'inspiring' and 'exciting' stories, we all went outside where after some time, the results were revealed. Only 3 were selected. And I was one of them! Apparently, my speech was good enough, and so the 3 of us were taken to another waiting area. My friend though didnt make it, and off he went to the job fair at suntec, to seek out other alternatives. I was then expecting a one-on-one interview, as I heard that is the next step from friends who has been through such 'auditions', but low and behold, the system was changed. Next, I had to do a 'catwalk' audition.
My height and weight was taken, and I was told to stand in a corner, and walk towards the interviewer, turn left, then right, then put out my hands macarena style, palms down, then palms up. After which I was asked if I had any facial regime, to which I replied that I used facial wash, and gave some lame story about eating heaty food, to which we both laughed together, and she put me through to the next round. I was then told to have my lunch and come back 1 and a half hours later. When I came back, I heard there was not going to be any more swimming test. All interviews will be done on the day itself, and I will know at the end of the day if I am going to be a proud cabin crew member of SIA. So in I went for my one-on-one interview, and after answering some gruelling questions, I was told to read a passage, and I couldn't help but remember my oral exams during those stressful school days. After that, the interviewer told me that she will put me through to the last round, and not to be so nervous. I shook her hands in gratitude like I won an Oscar, and bolted out of the room. I was then told to take another 1 hour break.
When I came back from my break, it was 4pm + already, and I had to wait for another 1 hour for the last interview with management. It was nerve wrecking! The chair was miles away from where the 2 grumpy looking old interviewing ladies were sitting, like the American Idol final audition by the judges, and both shot me with questions non stop. After which, I proceeded to embarass myself by going to the wrong exit, and they had to direct me to the proper one. It was then that I realised I may have screwed myself. So after that, I waited outside for the results.
The receptionist, after some time, went in to see the interviewers, then proceeded to come out and tell me that I didn't get in, and that I should try again next time.
Well, it was a fun filled experience, that ended about 6pm and left me drained. It was like I just been through BMT and survived everything they can throw at me till the end. Anyway, that's the story of the SIA interview. If you have read every word, you must really be very bored with nothing to do. Hahahaha...! Ei, don't forget to give me suggestions on my dad's birthday prezzie, and I will finally leave you with words from wise Ynnib Nai-
Expecting the unexpected make the unexpected become the expected

Should I?

2007-10-13T23:12:00.001+08:00

They call it PMS because "Mad Cow Disease" was already taken.

Ello good people! If you're actually taking time to read my blog, you must be a damn good friend of mine. Haha! Either that, or you are plotting someting against me......... Anywho, a good friend asked me to update my blog, so by popular demand, I shall.

You know, for a short period of time, I was actually starting to like my job. I seemed to be getting a hang of it and I am finally confirmed and out of my probation period. I just have to attend a medical next week. The company seems to be finally hiring people my age who I can get along with, and I am now working at Clementi for the time being to help set up the new branch, which is closer to home.

Then this week, reality came crashing down. Confirmation means more work and less appreciation. I am strugling to work at the Clementi branch cos certain people don't want to travel all the way down to Clementi for an interview. And the project team which I want to be a part of, might not happen at all. My senior, who is supposed to head the project team, seems to be job hunting and demoralised as well. So I have started sending out my resume.

A former colleague asked if I wanted to join her company since there was an opening. I said yes and sent my resume. Apparently, it was rejected. She told me that her boss thinks my English is not good based on what I wrote in my resume. ???!!!! And my former colleague is from China, with English so bad that it takes awhile to figure out what she is saying. And she got hired! WTH?! Now that is embarasing! Maybe her boss version of good English is actually bad English? Was it opposite day, the day I sent my resume? Fish sticks!!

Anyway, 20th October 2007, Saturday, there is going to be an interview session for those wanting to join as cabin crew for SIA. So the question is, should I go? That is the big question now. Some have said go for the experience. Some say go, cos it pays well and I will get to travel at the same time. While there are those who say there is no future in that, and that I shouldn't waste my time. So what is your view? I'm holding a vote. Do reply and let me know you're opinion. Really wondering if I should go next week Saturday. Be honest, even if you think I shouldn't go cos I don't stand a chance. Leave your name afterwards so that I can hunt you down! Just kidding. But seriously, be honest and let me know!

Well, I will leave at that. I couldn't contact Ynnib Nai about his opinion on this, but the last time he spoke to me, he did leave me with these wise words-
"When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane and going the wrong way!"

Chris Daughtry

2007-09-22T20:26:00.000+08:00

Won a pair of tickets to watch Chris Daughtry live in Singapore. I was estatic. I totally forgot he was coming even. I joined Samsung Fun Club and took part in the contest. Then last Tuesday, I got a call while at work- "Are you Ian Michael Binny, Samsung Fun Club member?" "Yes." was my reply. "You've won a pair of tickets to watch Chris Daughty live." "Alright! Yeah!" "Ok, ya, just come down to St. James Powerstation to collect your tickets." His reply totally brought my excitement about it down a bit. But after the call, I was glad that I won a pair of tickets to watch my favourite American Idol artiste. I don't even own a Samsung phone! Haha....
The day came and I was shocked to see a hellava long queue. There were hundreds of people there. I was thinking to myself, "How can everyone fit into this place? Is it that big?" I was right. I was one of the last few allowed in, and there was still a long queue stretching around the building. My guess is that the rest didnt get in. And most were winners like me. St. James was grossly overbooked and overcrowded. I brought Jasmine along who couldn't see a thing, and was squashed against the wall for the most part. I enjoyed the music but was dissapointed at the lack of planning by the organisers. It was too badly planned. I had to apologise to Jasmine for the lack of everything. After all that, she still offered me a Chris Daughtry poster signed by the band, which was given by her friend. Thanks Jas! Really appreciate it.
Other than that, I was not feeling so well on Friday. Started with a sore throat on Thursday, and feeling down, then went on to running nose on Friday, and still feeling down, but I seem to have recovered today, Saturday. Thank goodness I didn't get fever. I really used all my strength to show that I feel fine while I was sick. Don't want to bring others down while I'm sick. Though I really had to cancel on the Friday outing with my colleagues. Sorry guys. But I really needed the rest. There's actually other things that I want to write on my blog, but I'm worried that it will be read. Tsk... Too bad people. But I guess if you are close to me, you will know sooner or later. So till then, I'll end my post here. Haha.... Don't be sad, I'll still leave you with wise sayings from Ynnib Nai-
Don't be irreplaceable; if you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.

Anime figurine protesters meet real police

2007-09-14T00:26:00.000+08:00

True story from Reuters. Can read more at talkingcock.com. For the 1st time, they put in a real story because this real story is already cock up.

Fri Sep 7, 2007 12:35PM BST

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A protest action by a group of Singaporeans with Japanese anime figurines such as the 5-inch tall Ultramen, robots and monsters with placards met some real-life police in the city-state.

A handful of fans of Japanese anime had turned up at a Singapore public park on August 25 with armfuls of the toys to protest against a clampdown on Internet downloading of anime material by Singapore animation distributor Odex.

The incident was not reported in the local press, but pictures and accounts have started circulating on many blogs and political Web sites. (http://textfiend.net/zerohero/?p=454).

"The police didn't stop us from what we wanted to do. But their being there was enough to intimidate," the event's organiser -- who only wanted to be known by his online moniker Zer0 -- told Reuters by telephone.

He added that police -- who had four anti-riot vans at the scene -- also took down the anime fans' particulars and that they were filmed by plainclothes policemen. A police spokeswoman said she could not immediately comment.

Public protests are rare in Singapore, where outdoor demonstrations are banned and any public gathering of more than four people requires a permit.

Ultimatum

2007-08-21T21:46:00.000+08:00

They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds!

So far I've watched two movies. Rush Hour 3 was funny and I think was a great way to spend National Day Eve. Watched it with my colleagues. At least my office now has more colleagues who are young and about my age, so that I don't feel out of place among 'old' people. Haha.... I know it's bad to say, but really! When I first joined, I was the youngest, and everyone else was talking about making shit loads of money. That's all dandy and all, but that was the only topic being talked about again and again. It's boring! At least now there are colleagues who talk about things my generation talk about. Like enjoying the simple things in life. So now, my workplace has a bit more younger feel to it.
The other movie was The Bourne Ultimatum. I must say that I have not watched the first 2 movies, but the exciting fight scenes in the trailers made me wana watch it. Was supposed to go Roller Blading actually, but it was raining, and so there was no choice but to choose another activity. So, seeing how I was looking forward to the movie, it was a good trade off. Plus I finally got a namecard holder and the latest issue of Amazing while on the way to the movie. So it turned out swell in the end. I really needed a new namecard holder, as my wallet looks unprofessional when I take out the namecards from it infront of clients. Plus the holder will ensure that my namecard doesnt get 'disfigured' in the wallet. I've also had a craving for candy floss, so I bought some which cost just $1.50 for a big plastic container of it, so I thought it was more worth it compared to the other snacks. Bourne Ultimatum really had a good storyline and the fight scenes didn't disappoint. Plus the ending was 'surprisingly good'. I would recommend to watch it, even if you had missed out the first two parts like I did.
After which, I went to have some middle eastern food for dinner somewhere at beach road. Can't remember the exact location. It was good! Too bad I can't remember exactly where it is, so now can't go there again, haha.... Overall, a good night for me. However, my friend commented that the feeling wasn't mutual. Well, what to do. I guess I'm just more easily pleased. Some people I guess expect too much. Well, that's all i have to write today. Really had the urge to post today. Goodness knows why. So pointless. Well anyway, as usual, I leave you with wise quotes from Ynnib Nai-
"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."

Simpsons/Skating/Slacking

2007-08-04T16:50:00.000+08:00

Well, another update. Blogging is just amazing. You have to wonder, do people give a shit on what I'm writing? Do I give a shit on what I write? And do I give a shit on weather people give a shit on what I'm writing? Questions upon questions.
Anyway, the past week or so, I've been doing things like ice skating. It has been a long while since I've done that. Rollerblading brought up the interest of trying out skating again. And I must say I was dissapointed. The place had gotten smaller. And of course, being the only ice skating place in Singapore, it was a rip off. You pay a lot to rent the blades that weren't sharpened or in the best condition. You pay for socks and gloves at prices that would make the ice melt. And all you do after paying all that money, is skate round and round the rink for an hour or so. The only good difference is that during that hour, they would make snow fall, which makes people like me who are easily pleased, excited like a dog. But the skating part was fun and I enjoyed myself. Just unhappy that the place got smaller and that it blew a hole in my wallet like the hole in the ozone layer.
I've also got a chance to watch The Simpsons Movie. For those who are fans of the cartoon, I urge you to go watch it. Then again, if you are fans, you don't really need my urging you to watch it. It was great and funny. Was surprised that there were so called gay scenes and that Homer showed everyone the middle finger. Wonder how all the parents are going to explain those scenes to their children. It was of course funny and hilarious. A truely good movie indeed. I can't wait to watch Rush Hour 3 and the new Batman movie- The Dark Knight. On my list of movies to watch this year.
I'm getting bored of my job. I don't think it is for me. It does not play to my strengths or interest. And I think this company is taking me for a ride. On Wednesday and Thursday, I've been waking up at 4am to reach the airport at 5.30am to bring the new workers to work. Then after that, I go office, then at 5.30pm I leave the office to reach the airport by 6.30pm to bring another batch of workers to work. In the end, I reach home by 10pm. I don't mind doing all this at all. But what I do mind, is the HR telling me that I can take a day off after what I did. Then when I go to the Assistant Manager(AM), to apply, she says it is not company policy to give a day off. What the hell is going on? Then, a senior worker comes to me saying I will be transfering to his team, and that I will be doing more of what I did with the Changi Airport workers when I'm in his team. I told him that transport wise, the 2 days of going there cost me nearly $200, with all the midnight charges, ERP charges, Airport charges and what not. So I tell him, my pay has to go up then. If not and I start doing this for 1 month, soon I'll be broke. He says that he will fight for me to get my salary up. He then comes back to me with 'good news'. Aparently, my pay will go up after my probation. My probation period is 6months by the way. He thinks I'm stupid or what? Even if I did not go to his team, there will be a salary review at the end of my probation period and I do expect my salary to go up then. The staff in this company is very nice, but then there is something seriously wrong with the management. But then again, isn't it common that people complain about management. Oh well, will stay for now and slowly see how things go. Let's see how long I can do this dance.
Well for now, that's the end of my story. I leave you with wise words from a wise person, Ynnib Nai-
“Don't be so intent on finding the pot of gold that you forget to look at the rainbow.”

Transformers, Birthdays, Blading!

2007-07-11T21:55:00.000+08:00

Recent movies I've watched are Die Hard 4.0 and Transformers. At the end of the movie, I was leaving the cinema with my mouth open, and the words "so freakin awesome cool" coming out of it. I'm talking about Transformers of course. It's so cool, cinemas are still showing it to sold out theatres. I mean, the girl was hot, the cars were hot, and the whole transforming part and the action was cool. Great combination. Everyone should catch it. It is something different to watch. Die Hard 4.0 is your typical one man army action show. I guess the director was trying to emphasize on the movie's title when he sent everything he could to John Mclane (the movies hero). I mean a helicopter and a f15 plane being sent to take out one man, and he still lives, it is screaming out Bollywood, Hollywood style.
Last Sunday I went Rollerblading at East Coast with my good friend Jamaliah. She has never Rollerbladed before, so I had to try to teach her to Rollerblade. Only problem is that it's been years since I've rollerbladed, which I revealed to her only after I've rented the blades, to her horror. So as I'm trying to teach her, I'm trying to recall and give myself a quick crash course, so that I don't crash myself and make her panic more. In the end, it all went well. I've never had so much fun rollerblading before. And she was learning pretty fast, even trying to speed skate back to the rental shop at the end. I was very impressed. Can't wait to blade again. And lately I've been tasked to teach people certain things. Teach Jamaliah rollerblading, and teach the new office people how to do certain office functions. It has really reminded me of my passion for teaching. I really miss it. Was teaching combat in the army, and it was there that I realised I like teaching. Hopefully, in the future, I'll be doing something along that line on a more regular basis.
Yesterday, Tuesday, went to Rice Table for Jasmine's belated Birthday dinner. Saw my poly classmate Aisya after a long absense. Now 5 months pregnant. Someone my age is already 5 months pregnant. Wow. People like that makes me realise I'm gowing older, haha... Ate like a pig. Then, this morning, felt like a sick pig. Was feelin bad. The headache was the worse part. And today had to be the day when the phone was the bussiest, ringing away like mad. Wanted to fling it out the window. Feeling a bit better now.
Speaking of Birthdays, my sis will be celebrating her 21st birthday this weekend. Haven't goten her a gift yet, don't know when I'll have the time to buy it, and worse, still don't know what to buy. Ideas people? I've got roughly 2 more days to get it. Well, anyway, that's it for updating my life story for the week. Highly useless information for you to know. Glad you still decided to waste your time reading it, haha.... Ynnib Nai has been found out by yet another person wondering who he is. And he has these wise words to leave us with-
“Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice Doggie!" till you can find a stick.”

Happy Fathers' Day!

2007-06-17T21:26:00.000+08:00

By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong.

Hi all! So you guys tried my test below yet? Those who haven't, just click on the link, in my previous blog entry. You might learn something. Well I've watched Pirates recently with Jasmine, after meeting up with long ago friend, Wei Zhien, who came down from Malaysia. I found Part 3 better than Part 2. But Part 1 will always be the best. I really enjoyed hanging out with Jasmine. Was fun and had loads to talk about. So when is the next time Jas? Hehe....
Anyways, for those who still don't know, I have just started a new job last week as a recruitment officer for a recruitment agency. So I basically help companies find workers. I have to conduct interviews, read resumes, refer people to companies, etc. It's something similar to working under Human Resource I guess. Initially, I thought it would be something exciting. Going out here and there to meet people and etc, but, it looks like I would be spending a lot of time in the office doing paperwork. Not my cup of tea, but then again, it has only been one week. I might be doing more exciting things in the next couple of weeks... Hopefully. My initial plan was to work for a minimum of two years, to gain the experience, and then hopefully, move on to something better. Don't know if I would be able to stick to this job for that long though. Like I said, it has only been one week, and I would have to play it by ear and see how thing go for the next few weeks.
It is also hard, as only me, and one indian are the only non chinese in the company. So communication is difficult. There are some china workers also. So, for them, colleaques are talking in Chinese often. Since I don't have a clue about recruitment, it makes communication that bit harder as well. I'm also the youngest in the company right now. So I feel that there's a generation gap thing going on, haha... Anyway, the paycheck is a motivation. Plus there's a commission if I can find someone suitable to sign under the company I'm helping. I'm under probation, so I don't get any benefits for 6 months, and I need to hit a certain sales target within that period, to get out of probation. Well, all I can say to myself is, 'Welcome to the workforce!'. Hopefully, I'll get used to it. Some have said that the first 3 months can be the hardest. So I'm taking that into consideration as well.
Well, I'd better head to bed and get ready for a brand new day of work. The weekends are now that much sweeter. Those working, surely understand where I'm coming from right? So good night folks! Sleep tight and wish me all the best!

“I wish there was a knob on the TV to turn up the intelligence. There's a knob called 'brightness,' but it doesn't work.” -Ynnib Nai

My Test!

2007-06-03T23:10:00.000+08:00

Good Luck!

Create your own Friend Test here

Soft Drink Company to Run PAP’s Next GE Campaign

2007-05-30T22:23:00.000+08:00

The PAP has chosen the company behind the ‘Anything’ and ‘Whatever’ sodas to run their next General Election campaign.

By talkingcock.com

MAY DAY!

2007-05-02T15:24:00.000+08:00

Good day mates! And howdy do's! Yesterday was a public holiday and I went out to watch the most anticipated movie of 2007- Spiderman 3! (Most anticipated for me that is) It was a great emotional roller coaster ride. I went to watch with my bro, sis, Lionel and Indra. I really loved it. I thought it was the best spidey movie ever and that it should just stop here at part 3 because it won't be able to be topped. I loved it and my sis loved it as well. Some people like Lionel and Mq and Alex has said it was not good. I don't know why. Maybe they expected more action. But I initially was scared it would not be good storyline wise, with 3 villians crowded in. I was afraid that the emotional aspect that I love spidey for, would be sacrifised for the 3 villians. But the director did a great job in incorporating that emotional aspect along with the 3 villians. I thought the director did well in keeping in line with the spiderman storyline as well as making it as real as possible with lifes situation. Real spidey fans should go catch it. If your like Lionel, Alex, and Mq, then you would be dissapointed I guess. Was great just hanging out with my bro and sis and Lionel. Never really done that. Hope to do it more often.
I woke up this morning, and low and behold, Liverpool won Chelsea on penalties to advance to the finals of the European Champions League! Woohoo! Liverpool won 1-0 courtesy of Daniel Agger, who was spotted by Steven Gerard during a spot kick. Chelsea defenders, who were concentrating on marking Kuyt and Crouch, didn't notice the defender who slotted the ball in the back of the net. Sweet! But because Chelsea won the 1st leg 1-0 as well, it was not enough. And so, Pepe Reina, Liverpools goalkeeper,came to the rescue during the penalty shootout,saving 2 penalties to help Liverpool through to the finals, where they will meet either Man U or AC Milan. To tell the truth, I hope it's AC Milan because I just don't want Man U to have a chance to even smell the trophy. I mean, c'mon! Man U is more or less already going to win the League. And they also have the FA cup to fight for against Chelsea. I think that's enough trophies. Well anyway, we will all know tomorrow which other team is in the final. So till then, I'll leave you with wise words from Ynnib Nai-
“I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.”

REJECTED SINGAPOREAN BEN & JERRY'S FLAVOURS

2007-04-16T16:19:00.000+08:00

Found this article at talkingcock.com. Haha.... Other rejected names are-

Newater Sorbet
Mee Siam With Hum
Xia Xue’s Xue Gao
Minister’s High Calorie Salary

Pics from Aussieland

2007-04-12T12:21:00.000+08:00

Hi! I've just came back from Australia on Tuesday. It was really a great trip! I went to Healsville Animal Santuary, where I petted and fed Kangaroos, went surfing at the beach,(can't stand up on the board though),went along the Great Ocean Road to see the 12 Apostles rock formation, went to the wineries, and also to Crown Casino, apparently the 2nd biggest casino in the world. It was really great. I even met Chris while I was there. I didn't realize he was in Melbourne, but he found out through my blog and he brought me to 'Grilled' for dinner. Thanks for that mate! Really enjoyed it. Cant put up the really nice photos, cos those weren't digitally taken, but I can put up a few ok ones here so enjoy!

~My Darling Cousin Rachel, ~Me and Chris , ~Me at docklands (Look at the yauchts!)

~At Healsville Animal Sanctuary,~At Max Brenon, ~City View

~To the Airport! ~Along the Roads ~At Healsville again

Digitally, that's basically what I have of photos. If you want to see some really nice photos of my trip, you've got to meet up with me, cos these photos doesn't do the Australia trip justice! Really had a great time. A special Big Thank You to my cousin, who ensured I enjoyed myself to the fullest over there, planning all the trips. I hope she's reading this eventhough I have like thanked her a million times already for all she's done, including letting me have an awesome accommodation there ;) Well folks, hope to meet up with you guys soon, to hang out and all. TIll then, that's the end of my entry. Cheers mate!

Schoolgirls find 'no C in Ribena'

2007-03-28T13:36:00.000+08:00

Remember when we were small, and our mommy's and daddy's would buy us Ribena because it was healthy and apparently held 4 times more vitamin C than oranges? And we would love to take it because it tasted sweet, and we believed it was healthy and the nice blackcurrent with the smiling face on tv made us oh so happy? Well it's true that blackcurrents have 4 times more vitamin C than oranges, but just read this-

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The makers of one of the world's best known fruit cordials were fined by a New Zealand court on Tuesday after two schoolgirls exposed them for misleading consumers over vitamin C levels in their Ribena blackcurrant drink.

High school students Anna Devathasan and Jenny Suo in 2004 tested the drink against advertising claims that "the blackcurrants in Ribena have four times the vitamin C of oranges."
Instead, the pair found the syrup-based drink made by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) contained almost no trace of vitamin C, and one commercial orange juice brand contained almost four times more.

GSK had paid little attention to the claims of Devathasan and Suo until their complaints reached the New Zealand's consumer watchdog Commerce Commission.
But appearing in an Auckland court on 15 charges of breaching the New Zealand's Fair Trading Act, GSK pleaded guilty and admitted its ads may have left consumers with a wrong impression of the health benefits of Ribena.

The judge fined the company a total NZ$227,500 ($163,700) for misleading advertising.
The Commerce Commission said GSK's behavior was a "massive" breach of trust with the New Zealand public.

"As a multinational company specializing in pharmaceuticals and health products, they should have had robust testing and quality assurance systems in place to ensure its product was delivering what it promised," Commission chair Paula Rebstock said in a statement.
GSK told the court it had not deliberately set out to mislead consumers, and the fault lay with its testing methods.

"The fact that some of our products had incorrect labeling is to us, unacceptable, and we sincerely regret any confusion caused to customers who feel they may have been misled," GSK said in a statement.

The court also ordered the company to place advertisements in major metropolitan New Zealand newspapers to correct its mistakes.

"We're just blown away that anything we could have started as a consumer could have blown up into something so huge," Devathasan told Radio New Zealand.

Ribena, first made in the 1930s and distributed to British children during World War Two, is now sold in 22 countries.

Take that lovers of that sick drink! Lol! I did not make this story up and it's in todays 'Straits Times' and todays 'Today' for those who would want to read more. According to those newspapers, Singapore is testing the drink right now and I guess we'll be hearing about it on 'News 5 tonight' soon. And you wonder why you got sick so often even after drinking loads of Ribena.

Australia

2007-03-24T15:57:00.000+08:00

"IF ONE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMER DROWNS, DO THE REST DROWN TOO?"

Hi to all! I'm very excited today because next friday, 30th of March, I'll be going to Australia! I'll be going to Melbourne. I can't wait because-

It is my first time travelling to anywhere outside of South-East Asia
It is my first time travelling on a plane (so freaking awesome!)
It is my first time going to Australia (which actually goes back to point number 1)

I'll be going there for holiday, and to visit my cousin. Shouldn't be worse than my Batam trip. You guys heard about that one? Well if you haven't, you shouldn't. Wasn't a very good trip. Only thing noteworthy of that trip was the nice 2 hr aromatheraphy massage I got for just $24. Other than that, two days one night there and I did nothing but watch tv in the hotel while my friends 'enjoyed themselves'. Supposed to go to the beach according to my friends plan, but in the end, didn't even get to look at it. Was a very wasted trip. Wel, at least now I get to go to Melbourne and experience what Australia is all about. So my friends, I wish you guys Au Revoir, and I'll definitly blog about the trip when I get back on April 10, if it is a good trip. Haha... Well, I expect it to be a good trip, and till then, always look on the bright side guys. You heard me Jas? You're last blog entry was a very stressfull one. Hope you're doing ok. Thats what the wise Ynnib Nai told me. I leave you with this example he gave me-

"ONE NICE THING ABOUT EGOTISTS: THEY DON'T TALK ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE."

ORD! (Continued)

2007-03-09T19:14:00.000+08:00

Unforgetable! LOL!

My '62nd Close Combat Instructors' Army mates. Happy ORD to us!

ORD!!!

2007-03-06T13:25:00.000+08:00

ORD is so close I can smell it. There's a sweet smell about it. I've got the countdown timer on the bottom left panel of the screen. It's like new years countdown but better. To all my 62nd batch mates in army, A Happy ORD to Us in advance. Cheers!

Happy Valentines/Chinese New Year!

2007-02-18T21:32:00.000+08:00

First off, I want to wish everyone who for some strange reason or the other, decided to read my blog, a very Happy Chinese New Year! I'm finding it really hard to blog nowadays. Not that I have blogged regularly in the past. Its just that last time the computer was in my parents room. Now its still in my parents room, but its tilted in such a way that anyone who decides to even step into the room, can clearly see what I'm typing on the computer. And I hate writing with someone peering over my shoulder. Ya, I know if they just go to the site, they can already read everything I'm typing. Its just uncomfortable, and distracting. As I'm typing now, my hand is getting ready to scroll down so no one can read what I'm typing. Well the Chinese New Year is special to me this time round, cause it marks the beginning of the end for certain things. For example- the beginning of the end of Army life. That's just one example. Just need to clear my medical, and get my pink IC. Can you feel the love people? Valentines Day just went by. How was yours? Good or no good? I guess what's more important is if the whole year was good or no good. I just shifted house to Cashew Heights condo at Cashew Rd for those who still think I live at Bishan. It's just temporary till my parents find a place to call our own. My uncle, who recently got a bigger apartment, let us take his old one till we find a place. I have one more addition to my family. My Grandma. So now, I need to share a room with my bro and my sis this time in a room smaller than my room I had in the Bishan flat. It's small, and clothes are everywhere. My underwear each time I give to wash, seems to do a vanishing act on me and disappear. I still got a lot to spare, but the hunt for the missing underwear continues. First thing after my army that I'm going to do is to get ready for a good old holiday trip to bintan or batam on 15 to 16 March. Can't wait. Something other than Malaysia. I have options on what I seriously can do after army. You know what. I have not picked which path to go yet. So many paths. So many options. None of them are standing out for me. None are calling to me. People are asking me. I will make a decision after the trip. Will take things one step at a time. Need to do some research. Research the options, and research myself. The new priest at Saint Josephs Bukit Timah gave a sermon,and everyone thought it was good. To me, the best part of the sermon was when he emphasized on loving our enemies and 'turning the other cheek'. But, how many will actually follow what he emphasized? I think most will only remember the funny part about the Chinese New Year greetings. Hear the good and easy part, throw out the rest. What's the point of having a good priest? Hope is fading. Well, I will need to consult Ynnib Nai on my future. So I gotta go. And he leaves you with this wise saying to think about-
DON'T SWEAT THE PETTY THINGS AND DON'T PET THE SWEATY THINGS.

Merry Christmas/Happy New Year!!!

2007-01-03T12:06:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! That photo was taken during my christmas party at my house. Those are my poly friends Wayne and Jasmine, and we took this photo outside of the house. I'm really looking forward to the New Year. I believe I've spent 2006 well in terms of learning new things in the army, from my Close Combat instructor duties, and geting closer and spending more time with certain poly friends. Towards the end of 2006, Indra seems to be disappearing, but with that came the emergence of Sandy, which begged me to ask myself, 'Why didnt I ask her along before?' Everyone, including myself, took it for granted that if asked out, Sandy would not be bothered. But when I just decided to try, she said 'yes' straightaway without even a hesitation. So that was cool. Of course, Wayne is always reliable when it comes to outings. Then there's Jasmine. I'm not sure what to say about Jasmine. It's all good of course. I just do not see a bad thing about her. Fun, cool, patient(she really is), kind, caring, understanding, etc, the list goes on. Some people have told me about certain things happening in their lives. Or even troubling them. When people open out to me, I feel lucky I have a friend who does not feel afraid and trust me enough to tell me their personal stuff. That they feel I'll understand. I really appreciate that they feel all that. Of course, I'll try to help out if I can. But sometimes I know they just want someone to listen. So it turns out that I've actually gotten a lot closer to certain friends in 2006. Now in 2007, I'm looking forward to that year even more! Why?! Because I'm going to ORD! Get my pink IC! Am going to be a senior instructor in the army for my remaining weeks there that means. All new adventures! I'll be moving out of my house at the end of January to Cashew Heights Condo at Cashew Road. Somewhere at Bukit Timah. Far! Anyone want to help me move? Haha! Transport wise it's gonna suck! It will just be temporary till my parents find a new place. Our house is sold, so we got to go. My uncle is letting us use his condo appartment for awhile. He just moved out of there. At least can use the pool and gym facilities there. And can use air-con when its hot. For those who have never been to my place in Bishan, just to let you knw, whole house- no air-con. Its was good in December cause it was cold so no problem. Some nights were so cold I didnt even have to use the fan. Talk about saving electricity. Hope to have more outings before I ORD *Hint!*. 2 people have just found out who the wise Ynnib Nai is. For those who have not yet, don't worry, I'll still leave his words of wisdom at the end of my post Hehe... So ready or not, here comes 2007! and Ynnib Nai-
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.

Birthdays! 22!

2006-12-04T14:07:00.000+08:00

And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith. And Samson said, With the jawbone of an ass, heaps upon heaps, with the jawbone of an ass have I slain a thousand men. With the Jawbone of an Ass --Judges 15:15,16

Cool quote huh. This quote I found actually exists in the Bible. I found it amusing and inspiring at the same time. Wierd huh. Well I have not been bloggin a lot. I think you guys can like pretend this blog never existed at the rate I post. So this could very well be my last post. I dont know. We'll see. But dont expect another post anytime soon after this. I'm sure you guys already dont. Well, anyway, I just turned 22 yesterday. 21 is when you're just turning into an adult. 22 is when its all confirmed. And like the number, I had a double celebration on that day. Had a lunch celebration with my family and GodParents. Then went to my GodParents place with my family and had another celebration there for dinner. Had the Birthday song sang twice as well. Cool huh? That, together with my moms Birthday celebrations the day before and my uncles the day before that, and well, my stomach is ready to make me a suicide bomber. From Dec 1st already, the December celebrations as i call it start. My uncles birthday is 1st, literally, then my moms straight after that, then mine, then theres a short break before my cousins birthday comes, then my bro's on the 21st, then the celebrations of Jesus Christ's birth, then another cousins Birthday on the 27th, then all the birthdays are done for that month. Of course, there's the New Years and Hari Raya celebrations thrown in and well, its like a fiesta at my place! The party doesnt really stop this time of year. Plus, dont forget, got Christmas visitin to do as well. Wah! Party till my hair drops! And I have a lot of hair people. Now thats scary! Well anyway, I'll stop here. I'll go now with some words of wisdom from Ynnib Nai-
We are all born naked and screaming and if you're
lucky that sort of thing won't stop there.

AHM

2006-08-27T16:11:00.000+08:00

A Committee is a group of people who individually can do nothing, but as a group decide that nothing can be done.

Today I ran in the Army Half Marathon cause my unit was supposed to. Started slow at first, but when it started to rain, the motivation to run and get to shelter was immense. I actually sprinted for quite a bit. Azri ran with me. He actually ran with me. Thought he would be trying to convince me to walk, but he actually ran. I think he has become fitter due to his hockey training. We made sure safety came 1st and decided to stop at every water point to "properly" hydrate ourselves. The milo was good. So good that some people decided to take the whole carton of milo. My, did they enjoy their milo. And for our efforts? Tomorrow we get the whole day off! Woohoo! Finally I get to have a days rest. Had a busy and tiring weekend. Yesterday I went to Ben Koh's Birthday/Farewell Dinner. Went earlier to play soccer. I was quite satisfied with my performance. Made a few good passes, and even scored a goal. Need to improve my snap shots though and my 1st touch movement, but good luck with myself in training for that. No soccer ball and no idea what to do to improve those things.
As for my training, last Saturday I went to MacRitchie Reservoir to run. Ran the 5+km route. Wasn't used to it and the many slopes going up. Heard my timing was around 29min, but I wasn't really running all out so hopefully next time (if there is a next time), I'll be able to cut down that timing by quite a bit. Was trying to catch up with Adrian. Then the day after, Sunday, me, Gerard, Lionel, Alfred and Michael went to play soccer. I think I played ok but didn't score. Lionel, our star left back, tore his ligament and will be out for a few months. Man, that really sucks. Shows how dangerous soccer can be. Wednesday, I went running at the Kelong near my house. That is about 3+km. After running the MacRitchie route, I felt that the run wasn't much of a challenge. Plus no up slope to deal with. Just one flat straight route. Well, that plus the soccer I played yesterday, and the run today, sums up my training for this week. So that's all folks. And the wise Ynnib Nai has something important to say-
A bargain is something you don't need at a price you can't resist.

2006 Community Shield Winners- Liverpool

2006-08-14T23:56:00.000+08:00

Elo! Its been a long time since I blogged huh. Well, after some time, you just get lazy to update. Like lazy for more than a month. Whats been happening since then? Well, I'll just randomly pick significant events that happened. First off, Liverpool won! Woohoo! I must say, although I'm a liverpool fan, I had my doubts. With Chelsea having a line up that boasts of European stars, I must say, it was hard at times to imagine liverpool winning. Don't get me wrong. Liverpool has beaten Chelsea at cup events before. But with new signings Ballack and Shev, it was hard to imagine any team at all right now who can beat them. Plus when I heard that Benitez had rested players like Gerard and Alonso at the start, I almost jumped off from my room window. I know the Community Shield isn't a very big trophy, but still, knowing that Liverpool had drawn first blood was just so sweet! And that alien of a Crouch actually scored the winner some more. Wow! Chelsea fans, suck my butt! Lol! Well next big event was Aisyahs' Wedding Lunch. She was my classmate from SP. Same age as me for those who want to know. Went together with other classmates Jasmine and Sandy. Just so happens that the guys from my class, Indra and Wayne, both could not make it. So I was like the only guy there. But it was still fun. The lunch was fantastic! I must say, 1st class food! Whoever made the food should open an outlet. The girls just gorged themselves silly. Don't want to scare people with details of how much Sandy ate. After that lunch, still went Swensons for more dessert. So full I didnt have dinner. Then accompanied Jasmine to Jurong library where along the way, there was a gang fight at the taxi stand. Not the 1st time I've seen a fight, but I could see Jasmine was worried. Was her 1st time seeing such things according to her. Sandy was the calmest. Walked to the taxi stand to take a taxi just seconds after the fight was supposedly 'finished'. Latest movie I've watched is 'Lady in the Water'. I tought it was a good show cause it was a totally original idea. Just that I would have preferred it if some characters were used more. I liked it but another friend of mine hated it. Actually said 'Superman' was better. I don't know ah. Anyway, a good friend finally ORD'ed. Geoffrey. Really helped us all and we shall never forget it. Farewell, and hope you enjoy this time and I wish you all the best. Started exercising again. Starting slow this month. Been going Bishan Park last week and this week Wednesday, the army is sending me over to the 'Tekong Challenge'. So far. Couldn't they have sent us somewhere nearer like Pulau Besar? Swines! Anyway, will be giving you weekly updates on my training so my next post will be some time next week. I'm a lazy guy so hope you guys could encourage me as I try to get ready for my IPPT test which will hopefully be in November. Well, thats all folks! And here are 'Words-of-Wisdom' from Ynnib Nai-
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

2006 World Cup Champions- Italy!

2006-07-10T12:24:00.000+08:00

Finally! Italy are Champions of the World! They very much deserved it although they did not play so well attacking wise after the 1st half ended. But they kept to their game and after zizou's booboo, Everyone kind of had that feeling that it was going to go towards Italy's way. You should have seen Zidane. Like that dinosaur with the hard crust for a skull, he lounged forward and headed Marco Materazzi in the chest instead of the ball! It would have been funnier if he had gone on all fours and charged towards his balls! Then at least he can say he made a mistake. But it was no laughing matter for the french. They just seemed lost after that. I wish that someone would have finished the other off in regular time as I had to go to Bedok camp at 8am for lesson. So there went my sleep. Taught lesson like a zombie. Reuben who also watched the match but lives nearer to camp seemed even worse for some strange reason. Like in a trance he walked right in front of me without noticing me. I was half expecting him to suddenly see me, then jump for my neck! Well, just like that the World Cup is over, and we just have to wait for another 4 friggin years for the next one. Talk about having patience. Well, went out with Indra to watch Superman Returns yesterday. Heard a lot of people did not like it, but I tought it was ok. Don't know what everyone expected from that movie. My only problem with it is that it did not have any Super Villian. I mean c'mon! Lex Luthor is getting boring. Seen enough of him in smallville already. For those who want to watch the movie, you might not want to read on as there are spoilers. Guess what kiddies?! Apparently good ol supes had pre-marital sex! Seems like he could not control his super charged *ahem* hormones.... Lol! Haha! Got to watch it to believe it! Bryan Singer you devil you! By the way, check out this website here! Some cool illusions that I really liked! Well, I think I'll best be going now and leave you guys with some cool words of wisdom from Ynnib Nai-
Kids in the back seat cause accidents; accidents in the back seat cause kids.

Things You Did Not Know about "Ian"

2006-06-19T00:14:00.000+08:00

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Ian!

99 percent of the pumpkins sold in the US end up as Ian!
Ian once came third in a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest.
Influenza got its name because people believed the disease was caused by the evil "influence" of Ian.
During severe windstorms, Ian may sway several feet to either side!
The moon is 400 times closer to the Earth than Ian, and 400 times smaller.
The risk of being struck by Ian is one occurence every 9,300 years!
Ian can smell some things up to six miles away!
Only one child in twenty will be born on the day predicted by Ian!
Lightning strikes Ian over seven times every hour!
If a snake is born with two heads, the heads will fight over who gets Ian.

And Happy Birthday Azri!

The Omen 060606

2006-06-01T21:41:00.000+08:00

Storm to Wolverine: Logan! We work as a team. Wolverine to Storm: Yeah. Good luck with that!

Just loved that line from X3. Haha... X3 was great! Lots of mutants! Lots of action! And Lots of surprises! Including a surprise ending after ALL the credits have gone by. Wah! Lucky I read up that there is a surprise ending. Was begining to doubt if there was one as the credits kept going, the audience were all leaving, and only me, Choon Kiat and 'Billy' Ong as well as some guy sitting next to us(probably overheard) were the only ones left in the cinema. As for 'The Omen', no, I havent watched it. But it's just a big coincidence that on that date, that scary devil movie is coming out, as well as 2 LTCs' from Indonesia, coming over to 3guards to observe the CCT lesson on that day. Wah! They going to observe Alpha company somemore. Talk about pressure. Their discipline still not up to my liking yet somemore. Hope they get their 'game on', on that date. Speaking of surprises and discipline, today Bravo Company was damn good. I myself was shocked. Didnt play, behaved themselves, was very 'garang', very agresive, and gave their best shouting. Maybe I was teaching the wrong company. But cannot be. They must have been on some drug. Maybe I should ask for some. Had some great times with my poly friends some time back eating dinner(Sorry about the Rice Bowl :p) and watching a very scary FA cup final at Chijmes. Liverpool likes to give their fans an exciting and LITERALY heart stopping game. Lost count how many times my heart stopped that day. Was shocked that Jas was actually interested in it. So Cool! Well, I'll finish off here. Leave you with some words of wisdom from Ynnib Nai- A day without sunshine is like, night.

FLEMP Day!

2006-04-30T16:46:00.000+08:00

What helluva day is that? Well, I wanted the heading to be a day with all the important days that is near this date all roled into one. Get it? No? Scratching your head? Now scratching your bum? Well scratch no more! This is what I meant- Its Free meals-Labour-Election-Movie-Progress Day! They are all connected as well. Yeah! Well a few days ago, we all got our progress package. And being the very cautious and carefull (aka 'kiasu') citizens that we are, we straight away did our government proud by quickly drawing out our progress package money and squandering it! Yeah! Me, I havent splurged yet, but I used some of it to watch a movie at 'The Cathy'. 'The Cathy' is a cool place. I went to Cinema 1 which is also known as 'The Grand'. Was ushered to my seat by a cute gal which was nice and the leg room there is fantastic. Lol! It had a big ass screen with big red curtains. It was really a grand experience. But no shops are opened at that 6 storey or so complex. Just the cinema and the smell of construction glue and paint is opened. Watched 'The Wild'. Its an ok show. A really bad ass show is hostel. The most goriest movie I have ever seen. Easily 3 times worse than 'The Saw' and 'Kill Bill' combined! Indra of course enjoyed it. Its by Quentin Tarantino by the way and its R21. So kiddies, sorry but you cannot watch. Saw Janice there at the end of that movie. Nice to catch up with poly friends of course. Always a pleasure. Well, elections is comin up. My area is a walkover as usual which is great. Can't be bothered with politicians. Indra has to vote. He says he's gona vote for PAP. I wanted to know why. Thought he had an intelligent answer. Don't know why I thought that. I thought wrong of course. He's voting for them cause they gave him the progress money. WOW! "Don't bite the hand that feeds you" he said. Nice. Considering they are feeding us back our money that we gave them through taxes. Yes. Votes can be bought. If I had to vote, I think I'll just spoil my vote. The opposition needs someone strong and noticeable, with a plan to win votes and outsmart the PAP. The PAP can have my thumb up my own ass with their "We can't have freedom of speech" crap. Can't podcast and write things regarding the election on the internet. What the...? Can't we trust our own people to make good judgements on weather a report is telling lies or not and trust them to investigate reports and make a good choice? Are we that bad that, that can't be done? Well, that aside, Labour day is tommorrow. Happy Holiday people of Singapore! I realised that all my posts are done about once every 2 months except this post which is slightly earlier. So using tommorrow to rest and the progress money, my moms' office colleaque gave my family a lunch treat 'jus for the fun of it'. Wow! My mom sure knows how to make friends. And later, my Aunt wants to treat us for dinner. All these treats all in one day! Wow! Since Easter just went by, check this out- http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5427138374898988918&q=Easter+Bunny&pl=true. Well, I think this is the longest post from me ever! So I'll stop here. Don't worry (Or maybe you should!). I'll still provide you with your dose of wise sayings from Ynnib Nai-
A President of a democracy is a man who is always ready, willing, and able to lay down your life for his country.

It's March!

2006-03-13T21:22:00.000+08:00

You can learn more about the above pic, the coming general elections and 'the fight' between the PAP and the opposition at talkingcock.com. The one place where the news can be trusted. hehe... Anyway, back to our regular scheduled program- I just realised I have a lot of friends who are born in March. Just last Saturday, I had lots of offers to go out. 2 Bithday requests and another 2 to just go out and hang out. Then I realised that this coming Saturday I will be out celebrating my poly friends birthday alongside another poly classmate. The following week is my church friends birthday. All that plus those born in february and I'm trying to not blow my money out of the bank. You know, I'm sure humans have a mating season like animals. Cos like it gets pretty quiet for awhile, and then all of a sudden, like as if it hunting season, holy smokes, the birthday people are shooting you with birthday cards the moment the months of December and March come up. Bang! You know, last Saturday was funny cos it got me thinking, "Now, I got a lot of offers to go out. But when the time comes when I really want to go out, all of a sudden, everyone will disappear." Just like a scene from a show with a cross between The Twilight Zone and Just for Laughs. But doesn't that happen? One moment your swamped with requests to go out, then all of a sudden, u can actually hear crickets chirping and ants eating.
HAHA! That's life. Anyway, Ive been told I'm getting soft when I teach. I blame it on 3 SIR. Actually, 3 SIR men have shown me a new way to teach. It is one that is un-army like, so yeah, naturally people look back and say, "What the heelll you doing?" But aiya, it was supposed to be a relaxed day, so enuf said! I'm going to leave you with the wise and impressionable words of Ynnib Nai- Laugh Alone..... And the World thinks you're an Idiot!

Happy Chinese New Year!

2006-01-28T19:16:00.000+08:00

To Tyler: Jesus loves you....... but everyone else thinks you're an asshole!

Wow! Everyone has been bugging me to update my blog. Is it really that popular? Cool! If it's that great, maybe I can soon get people to advertise on it and I can earn some money from that. Even cooler! Well anyway, enough of talking rubbish(Like that's going to happen). On to not-so-cool stories on my life. Well folks, after failing my IPPT by 7sec in my 2.4km run, and staying in as a result for about 7 weeks, I've finally passed and I'm free! Woohoo! Staying in actually wasn't so bad. It's just the nagging from a certain someone every 10pm at night that I couldn't stand. So as I ran my 2.4 again, he, and certain gay others were on my mind as I rushed toward the finish line during my 2.4km run. That mind game actually worked as this time I ran towards the finish line like a dog with rabbies (hope I spelt it right) and got there with 10 seconds away from achieving the silver standard. Well, now that's over, I can go back to my slack ways. Haha! But nah, tomorrow, sunday, I'll be going to East Coast to run with my poly friend Indra. Today was a quiet day. Felt lazy, so decided to stay home. I still haven't bought my sneakers. Im supposed to buy my new shoes for the English New Year. Now it's Chinese New Year and I still haven't bought it. Need someone with good taste like, I can't believe I'm going to say this, Lionel or a girl to help me choose like My cousin Rachel or Jamaliah. Well I think I'll end here. Leave you with some wise fortune cookie sayings for the Chinese New Year- Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

7sec = 2 Weeks

2005-12-09T16:43:00.000+08:00

Yup! That's the new math equation I found out when I failed my IPPT 2.4km run by 7 seconds. Pathetic. Because of that, now I have to stay in SPT, or as it is now called, Army Fitness Centre(AFC), for 2 weeks of running and training. Well, the bright side is that I'm going to save a helluva lot on transportaion and meals. With Christmas coming up, that can only be good. And I can now get back into tip top shape. With my off days and duty staff duties to perform, it's not so bad. All my five static stations were of silver standard. Made some improvements as well on 2 stations. I was so scared of my static stations, that I concentrated my training on those stations only. I trained so well, that for the 1st time, when I jumped for my standing broad jump station, I got silver standard on the 1st try. For some reason, my shuttle run also improved. Got 9.8 seconds. I've never hit below 10 seconds for my shuttle run before. But the 1 station that I thought I will at least do ok in, I in the end failed it by 7 seconds. Well, this is my chance to make things right again at least. Maybe I failed because I ate too much during my birthday. :P Well, speaking of my birthday celebrations, I must say it was a hit. Surprisingly there was a band there to play on my birthday. And everything there really looked grand. Everyone who came made the celebrations even grander. I would like to thank everyone for making my 21st birthday so special. It was great! Well, that's all I have today. And Ynnib Nai is back with his ever wonderfull words of wisdom -
Nothing is fool-proof to a talented fool. =)

My 21st!!!

2005-12-03T13:00:00.000+08:00

WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Its my 21st Birthday today folks and I feel on a high! My uncle's birthday was on the 1st, my mom's was on the 2nd which was yesterday, and mine? Its Today!!! Wooohoooo!!! Feels good for some strange reason. Haha! Later I'll be having me party at Trader's Hotel at 7pm at Cafebiz@The Piazza. Paying $40 per head, so please don't drop by uninvited unless you don't mind paying yourself, hehe... Those uninvited, sorry, but I could only bring along a few people and deciding who were the few was mind shattering! Like to thank my parents for organising such an expensive party. Don't know how many people you had to rob, cheat and steal from to organise this so thank you and thank you for loving me all these years. Like to thank family members and friends, especially Indra. He of all people, is the only friend wanting to continue keeping in touch with me by organising outings with me at such a regular basis, besides my church friends of course. Went out to watch 'Doom' which was quite an ok show. I give it a 7/10. That among other movies as well. It's pretty cool. Thanks bro! Well quite a few people will be there. Family, relatives, loved ones, friends, Nearly 50 people altogether. Expensive sia. By the way, did you guys know there are no malay commandoes? Found that out just recently. And that no malays are allowed to enter Hendon camp? I heard about it from a friend. Strange. If it's true, no wonder that there are people who don't trust malays. If the government doesn't trust them to be in certain 'high' positions in the army, it's no surprise that there are people in Singapore who dont trust malays. Well anyway, I see I have sidetracked. I'll end my post here. Ynnib Nai can't leave you with his usual wise sayings today as he too is out celebrating and partying today. Sorry guys. But he'll return in the next post I can assure you that, with more "how the hell did he know that" sayings. So till next time, Enjoy! =D

Just Darn Bored!

2005-11-03T00:55:00.000+08:00

Being in the military is like a blow job- The closer you get to discharge, the better you feel!

Yup! That's the tittle of my blog. Not bored in life. Sometimes my life can be too exciting. What I meant is that I'm (Gasp!) getting bored of posting posts on my blog. Its getting boring having to regularly update my blog. Plus now I need to be more carefull about what I post. Singapore is now cracking down on bloggers that post racist or malicious remarks. I have not done so yet but I need to be more carefull from now on, on what I write in my posts. EURASIONS ARE ARSEHOLES! Shit! There! I said it. I even used bad language. Now I'm gonna be arrested. Crap! I used bad language again! Anyway... Just want to warn you people, I've watched this war movie entittled "The Great Raid", which is also based on a true story of a rescue mission during World War 2. Don't watch it! It's not great at all! In fact, it was boring! They should have warned us by giving the movie the tittle, "The Boring Raid". First time I slept in a movie theatre. Paid 9 freakin 50 to sleep in air-conditioned comfort. What the...???!!! I've watched Doom. It's ok. It's totally a guy show. All action. And I mean all action! It had a good lookin gal in the show, but there was no lovey dovey thing going on. The girl didnt even get a peck on the lips. Just all out guns-a-blazing, kill-em-all! kinda show. Got movies I want to watch, but with my financial assets literally flying out of my hand, I'm not sure if I will get to watch any movies. Already, I think I'm gonna miss 'The Legend of ZORRO'. Well, It's holidays galore this week. Wish you all that you guys totally hang loose and enjoy yourselves this week. Long post. So I'll end now. Here's the ever usefull Ynnib Nai- Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.

Back Online!

2005-09-12T20:37:00.000+08:00

Yahoo! No, not the website but the fact that I'm screaming for joy! My PC has been down for a long time now and now it's been reformatted and I can once again surf the deep and dagerous waters of the internet and talk crap on my blog like what I'm doing now. Haha! But for some strange and smelly reason (no, I did not fart), I cannot use the message box. You know, the one under 'Comments?'. Or anyone elses message box in my friends blogs, for that matter, excepts Adeline's. So for now, I'll jus reply using my blog. Shahida- I did not delete your blog link. Just that my blog went bonkers and everyone's link got erased. So I had to put every link back, but I could not remember your blogs address. SO there! Jasmine- I is for Ian. Bet you didn't know that =P Indra- Yo dude! Don't know if you still read my blog. But I read yours, and all I can say is that I'm here for you dude. For the moment, just nurse your leg back to health. Well, poeple have stumbled on my blog. Namely Tyler. Sorry dude. He stumbled and fell and dislocated his shoulder. Next time be carefull ok? Haha..... kidding. Well, I finally passed out as a Close Combat Instructor. Very hard to keep fit. I'm posted to teach units in the Changi area. Not that I'm complaining. Love the Changi team. But sometimes, by the time lesson finish, I rush off to Toa Payoh Stadium, it'll be very late already. Then hungry and prefer to eat rather then train. Hard to self motivate. Run by myself boring also. Well, I've ranted and bored you to death long enough. So I'll end here and do what I do on almost every post, and that is, leave you guys with the ever wise sayings of Ynnib Nai- If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives. Then you will be afraid to cough.

Graduation

2005-08-03T11:00:00.000+08:00

Well, last week, I finally recieved my diploma in Information Communication Technology from Singapore Polytechnic. Got to see my poly mates once again like Janice, Fizah, Indra, Nqiap, Asri, etc. It was great as I got to book out from camp. Training has been physically tough. 8am to 5.30pm all out training all the way with only the lunch break to save us and give us that bit of rest. They do have 5 minute breaks now and then but that aint enough, though of course I would take it as its better than nothing. I've been posted to the east side to train the commandos, 3rd guards and an infantry unit. Its freaking far from my place. We were all promised that we will be posted to a place near our home, but in the end, the army being what it is, shocked us by spreading all my batch mates to places far from home. It will take me about one an a half hours to reach those camps from my place. Plus I must be there at 7.30am, meaning I must wake up at some unearthly hour and leave my place when everyone is just waking up. Cramp.... Anyway, I've watched the V for Vendetta trailer and its actually pretty good. Its stars Natalie Portman and is taken from DC's Vertigo Comics. It's pretty good and you can view the trailer here. Well I got to go. But as usual, I'll leave you with the good ol sayings of Ynnib Nai-

We wonder why the dogs always drink out of our toilets, but look at it from their point of view: Why do humans keep peeing into their water bowls?

Unarmed Combat Instructor

2005-06-17T16:40:00.000+08:00

Product label On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness." (One would hope.)

Yup! That's my vocation people. It's confirmed! I'm going to be an Unarmed Combat Instructor. Here's the information-
POSTING: G6-Army, REPORTING AT: Pasir Laba Camp, Blk. 130, Room #03-02, TIME: 8am. Yup! I'm going in. Now just have to 'tahan' 5 weeks of in-camp training. Should be able to pull it off. Watched Batman Begins. Didn't think Christian Bale could pull off playing Bruce Wayne and Batman, but in the end, he did! Infact, I think he's the best Batman ever! Better than Michael Keaton. He does it so well. And with Morgan Freeman, Ken Watanabe, Michael Kaine and Liam Neelson inside, it makes the show so much better. And the car looks like a tank, but when u watch the show, all of sudden, the car is one cool vehicle! The show was pretty good. I give it a 7/10. The director really did a good show by showing 'the real Batman'. Batman was actually cool in the show. The movie was made pretty dark as well. Darker than the Michael Keaton Batman. The next movie I can't wait to see is Fantastic 4. Well that's all I got to say. I leave you with the ancient and ever wise sayings of Ynnib Nai-
Never pass up an opportunity to pee.

P.O.P

2005-06-13T15:37:00.000+08:00

Passing Out Parade. That's what it means. It means I've finally passed out from a recruit to a Private. Finally. Now I have 11 days of leave which ends on the 19th of June. So from now till then, it's, FREEEEEEDOOOOMMM!!!!!!! Woohooo!!! Well, hope I get to go to the School of Physical Training camp at Jurong to become a Close Combat Instructor. Can't believe I had to go for a National Education tour on my block leave. So actually my block leave is 12 days. Well, If I get my dream to become a Close Combat Instructor, I just have to "tahan" 5 weeks of in camp training, learning to do splits and flying kicks. The splits is going to kill me, but I jus need to "tahan" 5 weeks. After 5 weeks, I get to book out everyday at 6pm. Cool huh? More freedom than most army vocations, but the pay is low, and my rank can at most go to Corporal. But I value the freedom as the most important thing. And there'll be no S.O.C for me and I don't have to "chong sua" in the jungle or wherever. The good life. Hope to see Batman Begins. Well, that's all I got to say. Leave you with a wise proverb from Ynnib Nai- It's Not How You Pick Your Nose, But Where You Put The Booger!

European Champions!

2005-05-29T13:34:00.000+08:00

Liverpool has won the Champions League! Champions of Europe for 2005! Wow! From 3-0 down, came back to equalise, and then Jerzy Dudek saves 3 Shevchenko shots! One from a penalty which he had to score to keep Milan in. WOw! And to top it off, 9 more days to P.O.P! Woohoo!!!! Next week will be really hectic. IPPT test, S.O.C, Passing Out Parade rehersals, games day, recruits night, etc. Last Friday I had Basic Assault Course (B.A.C). Had to backcrawl in mud and shit. Well cant wait for 7th of June! Walk on! Walk on! With hope, in your hearts. And you'll, never, walk, alone. YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE! Walk on!

Long Weekend!!!

2005-05-21T23:26:00.000+08:00

Sign on a church bulletin board: You aren't too bad to come in, You aren't good enough to stay out.

Woohoo!!! Its a public holiday and that means a long weekend. Finally. Its great to have a break from army. Now I'm the platoon I.C. for this week. Even more stress! Well I'm playing soccer with my platoon tomorrow morning. Will be going for 7am mass and then head on down to yishun to play. Then going to watch 'Star Wars: Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith' in the evening. Busy day tomorrow. Well I slacked when I reached home. Fell asleep at around 4pm. Was really tired. I had AGR in the morning, which is running for 25 minutes at a certain pace. This whole week from wednesday has been nothing but running. Run, run and more running. Thursday, our company was supposed to go for some army safety exhibition. Got all dressed up in my smart 4, some got scolding for not shaving, kiwi'd my boots, got on the ferry which brought us to Changi ferry terminal, waited half an hr for the bus, 1 bus came, platoon 1 went, the rest of us waited for the other busses, the other busses never came, the company 2IC said there was a cock up at HQ with the busses, so we jus ate and drank at the ferry terminal, waited for a ferry to take us back, went back, and slacked for the whole day. Platoon 1 came back in the evening. That's the army! Cocksters. Well glad we could slack though. Well thats all I have folks. I leave you with an excerpt taken from the army- The company sergent is briefing the recruits: "For the next ten weeks the commanding officer will be your father, and I will be your mother. Incidentally we are not married, so you know what that makes you..."

Hello....???!!!

2005-04-17T12:01:00.000+08:00

Well, wonder if anyone have realised that I've finally got a new post up. What's up in my life so far? 4 letters- A-R-M-Y. So nothing much. I book out on Saturday and book back in on Sunday. So pathetic. Not much time to do anything at all. I try to go out, but the time limit is really very small and so even if I do go out, can't do much. I try to read my email. Well saw one of my poly friends- Indra, in army. He is in Pegasus Company. He and Wayne and Nqiap all in the same Company. They are my poly classmates. He and Wayne in the same section some more. If I had passed my Nafa, I might have been in the same company and section as them. What a waste! Oh well, already made new 'so called' friends in the army already anyway. But I hope I can meet up with Indra, Wayne and Nqiap next week on Saturday as next week will be their 1st book out. Hehe.... Good for them. Well don't want to waste too much time typing so much. Have to do more surfin and watch more tv while I still can. So I'll just leave you with wise sayings from the ever wise and ever reliable Ynnib Nai- Always forgive your enemies, Nothing annoys them so much.
- Accept than some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
- Do not feed a cow a plate of baked beans!

End of Days!

2005-03-11T10:24:00.000+08:00

Well, I decided to post one just before I go in. Watched two more movies during the week. One movie that I watched was Hitch. Infact, I watched it twice in one day. Don't ask why, it was one of those days. Anyway, it was funny. It was one of those funnier romantic comedies that I've watched so far. I won't give a rating for this one though. I'll just say, if you've got a significant other, go and watch it with him or her. Another movie that I finally got to see (thank goodness!), was A Series of Unfortunate Events. It was a good movie. I give it a 8/10 rating. It had a morally meaningfull message. WoW! Say that again really fast! Haha!!! You tried didn't you?! Haha!!! Anywho.... Back to my post, what I wanted to say as well was to not watch it for the funny element eventhough Jim Carrey is in it, because the movie was not meant to be a comedy. It's has a Harry Potter type of setting with strange creatures lurking with strange props and out of this world places. The story is about 3 kids, who became orphans after their parents died. They have different gifts each. The boy remembers everything he reads, the girl is like Mcgyver, making inventions and things with ordinary things found lying around, and the baby, who is the cutest and funniest in the show, her gift is she's good at biting! So they are relocated to stay at strange relatives houses. Jim Carrey plays the evil relative Count Olaf who is out to get their inheritance money, no matter what it takes! So I recommend for you peeps to sprint to the nearest cinema NOW to catch it seeing as how the show is running out. Well, sadly, that's all folks. Will be SOME TIME before I post again. So till then, Ciao for now! And the wise Ynnib Nai will leave you with his teachings on life - Man who scratches backside should not bite fingernails.
- Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
- We are born naked, wet, and hungry, and get slapped on our butt ... then things get worse.

Enjoy

2005-03-04T15:12:00.000+08:00

On sale Now! Free Puppies: Part German Shepherd, Part Stupid Dog!

Well, I went swimming at Jurong with my future army buddies. Haha...... Wayne, Indra and Ngiap. Felt that the day wasn't as I expected it to be. We splashed around in the water and immediately after that, went home. We arrived too early, before it opened and spent the day at KFC. Wednesday went gym. Wanted to go on treadmill but wore the wrong shorts. My shorts was loose you see, and I don't want to think about what would have happened if it fell! Then Wayne and Lionel followed me home. Wayne bought some of my clix. Thank goodness cause I really need the money. Anyone else want to buy clix, just give me a holler! I'm willing to sell. And this time, I'm willing to sell everything. Even the spiderman ones. Lionel just looked at some of the comedy clips of SNL and etc that I have on my PC. Then all went home. Been doing nothing much but that and going church. Later gonna slack with some of my church buddies. I really can't wait to watch Liminy Snickets- A Series of Unfortunate Events. Saw the trailer in the cinema and it looked pretty good. Thats the next show I'm aimming to watch. Yesterday saw WWE and they had an advertisement on Wrestlmania 21 about Triple H doing a Mell Gibson aka William Wallace impersonation from Braveheart. It was damn funny. Most entertaining sports show. Well that's all I gotta say for today. I end of with a quote from the wise ynnib nai- Next time you wave, use all your fingers!

ARMY

2005-02-24T22:36:00.000+08:00

Well, yesterday met a long lost friend. Haven't seen her for about 3 months. We went to watch Hide-and-Seek. It was an ok show. There is a surprise twist that was revealed in the middle of the show. It would have been better if it was revealed at the end of the show, but the show needed to continue after the surprise was sprung. I give it a 7/10. I actually knew the surprise before I even went to watch it cause I thought it wouldn't be that big a surprise, and asked my friend to reveal it. Darn! It was a really big surprise. Well, it made understanding the show easier but less exciting knowing the ending. I aint gonna tell you peeps what is it. The show is gonna run out if you guys want to catch it. Well, incase you peeps still don't know, I'm going into army on the 12th of March, Saturday. Aint got much time left on the mainland. My church friends are helping me do the countdown. Got all my stuff already, I think. Meeting my school friends who also going army but at a later date, on Monday, though not confirmed yet. We going Jurong Swimming Complex. So been doing a lot of surfing. Check out my 'Home News' guys, under 'In This Issue!'. Cool Singapore shit stories. When go in, click the 'Enter TalkingCock!' Harry Lee is Lee Kuan Yews' english name. I apparently didn't know that. Just read the local news, political news, sports, international news, and the jokes section. The games section there also very funny. If you cant understand the singlish, or if its too 'powderful', they have the Cocksford Dictionary to help you. Like 'Gahmen' is actually 'Government' in singlish. Also found out about 'Happytreefriends.com'. Damn cute, and sadistically funny. They got new episodes! Well dats all I got for today. Long post. Cheers!

Movies

2005-02-14T16:38:00.000+08:00

Well I've been watchin quite a bit of movies lately. One was 'Hotel Rwanda', a true story which I give a 7/10. The most recent was a DC comic movie from the comic Hellblazer called 'Constantine'. It was really a great movie. I found it to be better than Keanu's most noticeable movie 'The Matrix Trilogy'. I give it an 8.7/10. It's about a guy who can see demons. He then commits suicide but is revived. After which he finds out he is condamned to hell for trying to commit suicide. So he goes around doing exorcisms as he thinks this will 'buy' his way into heaven when he dies. Unfortunately, he finds out from a half-breed, which is a half angel-half human that he still is condamned to hell eventhough he has done many exorcisms as that is not the way to get into heaven. If you're wondering- "then how can this bugger get into heaven?", watch the show. He then finds out demons, who are only supposed to influence and not interfere, are breaking the rules and entering 'Earth's plane'. And that Satans son is trying to enter as well. It's one hell of a great show and I recommend you guys, my peeps, to go and watch it before the show runs out. And I can't wait for the movie, "Hide and Seek" to come out. It's the next movie I plan to watch. Well you guys take care and till another of my movie previews- Au Revoir!

New blog!

2005-02-07T15:49:00.000+08:00

Happy Chinese New Year!!!

Well folks, my fans and peeps have been asking me to give another of my disputed World Famous blog articles. Haha.... Well 1st of all, like my new blog layout and what I did with it? Well I didnt do much, but it took me a long time to make my wording the same style as the blogs. Like the song? Some people supersticious. (Dont know if thats the right spelling. Must check with the editor later) Ask me why I play dead womans song. Well cos that dead womans song is too nice not to be played! Darn it! Well I feel the song fits my blog. Its been a long time since I blogged and I had to try to make another good blog layout after my last blog layout decided to go wonky on me. Well Chinese new year is just 2 days away. I dont celebrate but I still like the holiday feel. Sorry, I love it! I wish people happy chinese new year or happy hari raya and they ask me for what when they dont celebrate. Cos its the holidays dude! Lighten up and get with the program! Like Neo in the Matrix. (Now I'm just babbling) Well, for an update on my life, nothing much. I went to Wayne's b'day party a few days ago. Its not bad. The cake was nice! Wayne seems to have been working out, unlike me. Well, went slacking with Jasmine, Chin Long (I'm spelling it english way, cos I dont know the chinese way) and Claire. Quite fun. Ive never spoken to Chin Long before. He's quite a friendly guy. I played soccer against my brother's team just yesterday. Won 6-5 but it shouldnt have been such a close scoreline. Both teams had stupid goalkeepers. What can I say. But after so long running, it felt good. Well, my blog is pretty long today. I'd better sign off. But before I do, another great quote from the wise ynnib nai- dog run faster than cow!

I'm Back!!!

2005-01-27T11:06:00.000+08:00

Well, as my heading says, I'm back. At least for awhile. Well I wanted to change some of my blog settings like the music which Nqiap complained about, but my blogger template is screwed up. Maybe its a server problem or the nice crappy people at the blogger company is doing it because I have not used their site in awhile. So sorry folks, you'll be seeing the same boring crap for awhile. Haha..... Anyway, my cousins which Nqiap was drooling over at my b'day party has gone to Australia for awhile. In other news, my other cousin from England is coming over to stay at my place for 2 weeks, the one Indra was drooling over when he to came my house, and saw the pictures there. So basically, the past few weeks I have been cleaning up the drool left by my good friends. Haha.... Well, its been boring. I got the job at Swiss Hotel to be banquet waiter, but so far, I've only worked twice. I can choose when I want to work and so far, it's not been that often. I really can't be bodered right now and just want to take it easy. Been playing with my newly installed FIFA 2005 with my new flat screen monitor and my new G-Force FX5200 graphics card!!! Ah!!! The computer... some people can't stay home the whole day and just watch tv and play computer, but I can!!! And I'm proud of that skill that I got!!! Well, my church friend Lionel is having his belated 21st b'day party this saturday and my school friend Wayne is having his 21st party next week friday. More Parties!!! Well thats my life so far. Party, Sleep, Party, Eat, Party, Drink, what more do you want from life? WHAT?! Well thats all the rubbish I have to dish to you guys today. But before you start celebrating the end, here's some words of wisdom from ynnib nai- cow fart smellier than dogs!

2005

2005-01-04T15:29:00.000+08:00

Well, my 1st post of the new year. Happy New Year everyone! Haha.... Well yesterday I went to watch Meet the Fockers. It was really funny. It was a good show. It had everything, a good plot, and a mixture of slapstick comedy and verbal funnies. But I was not laughing a lot as I was not feeling well also. This time I think I had mini food poisoning. What the heck?! The baby was really cute and funny in the movie. I'd recommend you guys to watch it. Well, its the new year and everyone is off to school, except me! Hehe.... that's kinda cool. Been bumming around. I've quit my job, as I got a new one, better paying one at the fancy spancy Swiss Hotel. It's a waiter job. I start work this Saturday, so until then, I'll just bum around. Hopefully if I'm feeling alright, I'll go jogging on thursday. Still not a 100% after the food poisoning. Well my bro is also bumming around. He's awaiting his 'O' level results. He will be working with me when the job starts. Infact, he recommended me the job. Which reminds me, I've not been given my pay from my last job. I've been waiting a long time already. Bunch of clowns. The company is really a very stingy and stupid one. There is a better way to the the job, no, they will take the really troublesome and unreliable, cheaper way out. I guess that's the word- cheaper. Circus clowns! Well 2005 will be filled with A-R-M-Y, so I'm not really looking forward to the year, but what to do, every man in Singapore has to be trained to become pawns of war, so I'll just have to suck it up. Really suck it up! Well, till next time, I wish you guys a very good new year!

Christmass!!!

2004-12-28T20:10:00.000+08:00

Well everyone, Happy Belated Christmass!!! Haha.... Well, ive not blogged in awhile and a lot has been going on since. Too much to put down everything that has happened, so I'll just put in the highlights. First of all, the biggest highlight, is that I got diarhoea yesterday. No, seriously! What a bummer. Was in pain the whole day. Didn't even eat the whole day. Well, I don't think you guys want me to go into the specific details of diarhoea, so moving on..... Well, on the 26th, I went to church to celebrate my group's feastday, which is St. Stevens Day. Not bad, played human monopoly which was really interesting and fun. I actually enjoyed an event organised by Lucas, or rather I should say, I actually saw Lucas organise an event. He is supposed to be the event coordinator of the group, but so far, plus this one, he has only organised 2 events out of the whole year. Well, since it was organised last minute, it didnt go 100% right, but it was at least 90% right. He didnt even get prizes which was the real bummer. Then went on to my cousins place. Was not bad. Got to watch some EPL, hear the people there sing and play the guitar, and then play "The Animal Game". One day I'll teach you guys how to play it, if you ask me nice, hehe.... But each time we lose, we had to down a shot of Gin. Nasty!!! In a few days time, going to my Godparents place, then to my auntie's place. Then doing a church marathon for new years. Going for an archdiocese alterserver thingy on the eve, then back to my parish at 11pm, then back there at 7am, then the next day, back there at 7am again. Wow! Now you guys know why I don't blog often nowadays. Well, seeing how I've spoilt your eyes from all these highlights, I'd better sign off. Till next time, Compliments of the Season!!!

Bro's Birthday

2004-12-21T20:52:00.000+08:00

Christmass is coming, the goose is getting fat, let us put a penny in Ian Binny's hat! If you haven't got a penny, a simple wish will do. And if you haven't got a wish, then may God Bless you!!!

Well yes, now this time is my bro's birthday. Today. My sis decided to get him a hp, and I thought I'd bettre share with her as it must cost a bomb. And it's just as well as I didn't know what to get my bro this year. Anyway, I paid for only like 15% of the cost of the gift. The hp got camera some more. Mine until now doesn't even have colour! *sigh* Anyway, Watched National Tresure yesterday with my secondary school mate Idrus. Not bad the show, but I think it would have been more exciting if I knew American history well. The clues to the treasure being about what some American dudes did before. Anyway, I finally bought for myself new street soccer shoes. Turf kind. Finally! But now I'm running low on cash. Hopefully I get paid in full tomorrow on my payday. Well, as Adeline mentioned in her blog, I too can't wait to watch Meet the Folkers, the sequel to Meet the Parents. Meet the Parents was sooo funny, that I can't wait to see this sequel. And Christmass is only a few days more! Can't wait, Can't Wait! The celebration, the lights, the colour, wow! Its a one of a kind celebration and holiday. Cool! Till then, I wish all my blog readers a great festive season ahead! Ciao for now! :D

Job

2004-12-15T08:05:00.000+08:00

Well, I am now working. Its tiring but at least I get some pocket money. And I get to work from Monday to Friday only. The thing is, I'm working the graveyard shift. My work starts at 10:30pm and ends at 6:30am. Its labour. I work at Singpost, sort a bit of mail, carry lots of sacks of mail and load them into the trucks. At least there is a lot of breaks. I once worked the afternoon shift cause they needed people, 2 words- Never Again! Even if they begged me. Work like a dog and the pay isn't worth it. Went for Nqiap's birthday party on Saturday. Wayne didnt come and neither did Janice. In fact, none of the forward gang came except Chin Chong. Well it was buffet style, and we had cake as well. Bought him a Spawn figurine. I liked it, haha.... Well that the new fantastic four poster above. I had to put it in. It looks great! Can't wait to watch it. Went Malaysia on Monday to buy new clothes for Christmass. So now I have more shirts to add to the orgy of shirts that I got on my Birthday. Haha.... I'm getting trendy :P Well Im pretty tired now. Jus came back from work to update. Can't think of what else to write. ZZZzzzz......

Dec Babies!

2004-12-08T15:10:00.000+08:00

Well, Abraham's birthday is today, so is Nqiap's. Happy Birthday guys! Mine is on the 3rd, My mum's is on the 2nd, my auntie's on the 4th, my uncles on the 1st, my brothers on the 23rd, and I'm sure i missed out a few as well. So many birthday's, so little time, as well as so little money. Don't forget that Christmass is on the 25th and well, talk about the festive season! There is really a lot of festivities and celebrations this month. Wow! Well my Birthday celebrations went great. Except the speech part. Everyone was chanting "speech!", so I decided to give em what they wanted. Except in the end, I think everyone was just saying that for fun, and I had to cut the long story short. I think what they just wanted was for me to give a "toast", whish is totally different. Anyway, I recieved an orgy of shirts on my birthday. Everyone except my family gave me shirts. But hey, they were nice and you can't go wrong with a practical gift. Wayne was the only one who gave me a wallet. Well next is Nqiap's birthday party on the 11th at his place. Heard it's going to be buffet style. Yeah! My stomach is getting bigger. But do I care?! Noooo.....!!!! Army will help me lose all my fats. And I get paid for it! Woohoo!!! Yeah rite.... Went for training yesterday with Alfred. So long never go. Now I'm aching all over. Well folks I leave you with that and my well wishes these holidays! (:

Birthday

2004-12-04T14:19:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me...... Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

Haha.... Actually it was yesterday, so I'm wishing myself a belated birthday! Almost got wasted drinking with my friends yesterday. Yeah! Woohoo!!!! (:

Mum's b'day

2004-12-02T09:20:00.000+08:00

Well folks, today is my mums birthday. My sis wanted to share the gift, partly cause she does not have much money, so we got her some lip gloss thingy and some makeup thingy, you know, girls stuff. Well anyway, what a hectic week. My house has new windows, and to install them, we had to move stuff away from the windows, and my dad thought it would be a great idea to spring clean the house and repaint my room at the same time. My gosh! The house was in a mess, didnt know where to start, and I hate painting! Was taking a break and playing computer, got ingrossed, and my dad got mad. Well anyway, Blades coming out on Dec 8! Cant wait to watch it. Abigail Whistler, aka Jessica Beil, has a bow that can kill vampires!!! Saw the trailer. Wow! Not the arrows, the bow! The bow string has ultraviolet light to kill vampires. What the %*$#!!! How cool is that?!!! I'll tell you! Very Cool!!! Okay... *takes deep breaths* Anyway, Liverpool actually won Arsenal. Neil Mellor actually scored, and what a goal it was! I nearly flew out of my chair watching it! And just this morning, they actually won Tottenham! I didnt think they could win anymore with they amount of injuries they have. Well, looks like theres still a glimpse of hope for the Anfield faithfull. And Taufik won. I was hoping he wins. But the whole racial thing really is irritating. I didnt vote. Hopefully, hoping he won was good enough, haha.... Well what a week its been folks! Lots of exclamation marks to excite even a snail!!! I shall leave you with more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diploma

2004-11-26T16:05:00.000+08:00

Well, its finally official. Ive passed my exams and will soon get my Diploma in Information Communications Technology. No more Poly. Well, while everyone like Indra was dancing up and down in happiness, I started having that feeling that a lot of crap is going to hit me and hit me hard. And that crap is spelled A-R-M-Y. Have still not recieved my enlistment letter. Well anyway, to celebrate Indra's happiness, we went to orchard. Went Far East to eat lunch. I had rice in chilli crab sauce. Not bad. Served in a hot plate with seafood. No crab meat though. How ironic. Then chased a few short skirts till we finally arrived at cineleisure and played arcade there. I had to go home early so I only played one game of Daytona. My car for some reason damn slow. Indra had fun playing Spawn and a game called 18 wheeler, where you have to drive this truck to a destination in a certain time. He was really enjoying himself. Haha..... I bought a Incredible Hulk comic for the first time. It was an old comic and it cost me just 1 buck, so why not. Not bad. Indra didnt buy. His reason? I quote,"If you buy ten, then you'll be spending $10." I was like thinking, then just buy 1! Anyway, not bad. Had fun. Later going out with my mom to watch a play performed by Cheryll Miles, my cousin. Well thats all I have for today. Be back soon to post another "exciting" post on my life. Haha..... remember- To Infinity, and Beyond!

KL

2004-11-22T18:23:00.000+08:00

Yo folks! How's it hanging? Haha... Just came back from my trip to Kuala Lumpur. Can you believe it, that this was my first time there? And not only that, that this was my first overnight stay outside of Singapore without my parents? Well anyway, went there, saw the twin towers, but didnt go up. Wanted to. Went 1hr after it opened in the morning, and all the tix was sold out to school kids and tour groups. What a bummer! Watched a movie in Malaysia for the first time. Saw The Incredibles! Not bad. To me, it was better than Shark Tale. The cinema, only a bit more spacious in terms of the aisle, but thats about it. Lots of 1st times here. 1st time in a 5 star hotel. My friend had a 60% discount voucher, so we took it. They had cable, so it was a whole night of switching between ESPN and Star Sports watching soccer. They had a hellava spacious bathroom! 2 sinks, 1 bathtub and 1 shower room. Service was great. 1st time I see smiling malaysians serving us. Had little time to shop there. 1st time going to church there. Not bad. 1st time ate prata there. Prata there is delicious! Dont know why they cant do it like that here. And its cheap too. 1st time walked across the causeway to malaysia. Not a bad experience. I wouldnt mind doing it again. The hotel had a swimming pool and gym to use for free. Just used the swimming pool. Nothing much. It was on the 6th floor. It was kinda cool knowing that. Overall, the trip was quite rushed, so not much time to properly enjoy it. Before KL, won a pair of tix to see 'Saw'. Not bad. Disgusting and gory. Which is why I thought it was a good show. More than lived up to my expectations in the gory department. Give it a 6.5 rating as story line was not bad, but also at the same time, not that great. Well, my post is quite long today. Will stop here. Til next time, Thundercats, Roar!