Elaboration

The World is Waiting. What Are You Waiting For?

2012-01-25T01:58:00.001+08:00

All in due time my friends. All in due time.

Hey, It's Been A While.

2011-01-02T23:32:00.002+08:00

Hitting the blogger link on my bookmark seemed like a distant memory. Revisiting these old links and looking back at 2010, the whole year felt like it never happened.

Looking back, to sum it up, 2010 was a year where I just coasted through it all. I kinda knew what I wanted to do, but just didn't got around doing it. Things just came one after the other and what I had in mind didn't really materialise. So for this year, I'm going to right the wrongs that I've done, complete the things that I have set myself for, and go further than I've ever been.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

A Revisit

2009-08-14T00:09:00.002+08:00

It's been like forever.
That a solid post was done.
It whittled down and became forgetten.
Is it time for a revisit?

I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Wokring on the 6th Day

2009-06-13T13:21:00.002+08:00

The world is in a pandemic and East Asia on the brink of nuclear war.
The economies of the world will lick their wounds in the stock market.
Work never seems to end and just adds on to itself.

And all I can do is write a politically correct email to my external working partners.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

And I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

2009-03-14T16:09:00.002+08:00

Seems like I disappeared for another swash-buckling adventure and left without a word at all.

Well, I'm back. Again.

I will try to resumes updates again. Over and out.

Whine Wed

2009-01-07T00:30:00.002+08:00

U2 - With Or Without You

Talk about whining Wed... Here's Benitiz blasting Ferguson.
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/media/prematchpress_0809_scfc_a_pl_high.asx

Newsy Tuesday

2009-01-06T23:59:00.000+08:00

News have been pretty much entertainment related lately. The usual news are usually boring and it's always the same old of stuff. Speaking of which, Israel and Gaza showdown again. If you've never heard of either one before, better start finding out. It's quite an interesting piece of history, and if you read about both sides, you'll understand why they've been fighting for years and there's no end to it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel

Why is there the Gaza Strip and West Bank? Was it because they just wanted waterfront residences?

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

It Was Hot!

2009-01-05T19:45:00.003+08:00

Had a workshop today. Not your usual office work. But the real work for the whole of 2009 starts tomorrow! But for now, enjoy the women of Mondays to chase the your blues away.

Let's start with something easy on the eye - Rachael Stevens.
Remeber S Club 7? Been a long way eh? But she's still as hot as ever. And still pretty much a clean sheet on her, very rare for artistes nowadays.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

Another Bumper!

2009-01-04T23:59:00.001+08:00

News As I Read It (Tuesday)
As the new year dawns upon us, you'll surely read all the money matters and how you can save up next year but at the same time, before the years ends, they bombard you with offers everywhere and boast how the US and HK are selling off stuff at ridiculous prices. Isn't it ironic? They're still milking your money at the of the day. Enuf said.

Whining Wednesday
Tues sounded like I was whining, but there's nothing much at work. Cos it was a half day! Tried to organise a soccer get together with colleagues, but fell through as people flew aeroplane and critical mass was lost. Oh well, get togethers are getting harder and harder to organise. Maybe it should be a resolution. Speaking off which, there was an article about resolutions and depression. I mean, who tell you to stick to it? No one did, it's your own doing. FYI, you can tell yourself NOT to stick to it.

Torrent Thursday
It's the winter break as tv shows go a holiday break. Time to hit the movies. Updates will be another thing.

TGIF Games Friday
FIFA 09. But there FIFA online 2 too! Oh well, it depends which one you wanna play. Online is free through. Been tinkering around to see which one me and my friends can play together. Playing online in a team is harder than on the real pitch.

Reflective Sat
Nothing to reflect for now... trying to keep the momentum going to clear my room. If Liverpool can do it, I should keep up with them. On to the FA Cup.

Sports Sun
Tried trap shooting, played table tennis, soccer, basketball, frisbee, volleyball all in one day. Cool huh. The week back tried go karting. It's been quite a sporty season so far. Time to get back to sailing next week for the Volvo Ocean Race.

Links
Today's 6 links will be lumped together. Credits to FHM. com
Polar Bear Jump
I think this sale offer is targeted to blondes.
Astro highlights for 2009. Trip to catch the solar eclipse any one?
If you have a Bad Day, you can listen to Daniel Powter
The year in pictures. By NY Times
Turn your browser into an alarm clock!

That's all for now. Rushing off again. Till maybe next week. Have fun and don't think about the spilled milk.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Manic Mondays

2008-12-29T16:23:00.006+08:00

It's the Monday blues...

Oh well, let's cover some ground before hitting Monday.

Gaming Friday
Today's game would have to be Call of Duty 5: World at War. If this games rocks, you should have heard of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Never heard of it? Go get it by all means possible.

http://www.callofduty.com/

I started playing during reading week (1 week before exams) and finished it during readng week. That's how addictive it was.

Reflective Saturday
Since being the festive season, the soccer schedule is all messed up as well. Liverpool played on Friday and will do so again on Sunday. Other than that, seems somehow there isn't much of a Xmas mood going around me. Oh well, there's the New Year to look forward to, and also Chinese New Year. With so much free time on my hands, I've decided to start my spring cleaning early and set about my resolutions. Will tell you at the stroke of midnight in 2009.

Soccer Sunday
Ah.. Liverpool were top of the table in Christmas, and now, top again ending 2008 and going 2009 with a 3 pt lead. I guess that's the best gift I've got in terms of soccer, second to them winning the Champions League. Next week, the FA Cup.

Manic Monday
Remember Olga Kurylenko? She's the latest bond girl. But lotsa people tell me that she isn't that nice in the Bond movie. Well check out this vid and let it do the talking.
http://www.ryoni.com/2008/11/14/bond-girl-olga-kurylenko-video/

Links links!!
Yahoo! Movies Top 10 Most Historically Inaccurate Movies.
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/10mosthistoricallyinaccurate.html;_ylt=AnLJWerPXA2ML7yqdOTMzkVfVXcA
--> Never ever watch movies from this list. Don't be the fool I was that did that.

One another note. the New 7 Wonders of the World.
http://www.new7wonders.com/c1/

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

First & It's Bumper Issue!

2008-12-25T23:59:00.001+08:00

TGIF Friday
The game for today is Need For Speed: Undercover. Just install it after finishing Red Alert 3. NFSU basically feels like Most Wanted, but with heavier graphics. I had to adjust my settings till I got a smooth ride and the arrow keys could react in time to the curbs. Other than that, I started with a super sucky car, and the cops aren't that easy now, or maybe my com's lagging.

Reflective Saturday
I wasn't really around to blog this part. As I was in a sailing workshop/camp. It was really fun, and as always, you learn something new, meet new people and understand those you know even better. It was one of those days that I could really let my hair down and relax. Yes, I have been on my toes for so long it felt normal and to get my feet on the ground again really recharged my senses and ready for the new year ahead.

Sports Sunday
Well, the F1 season's over, so there's only soccer to talk about. Liverpool drew with Arsenal and again could have won an extended the lead at the top. But oh well, Chelsea cocked up too. Guess they're like girls who PMS together. But, there's the Volvo Ocean Race coming into town! Will be helping out and hope to really dive into this new sport. It's already almost a year since I started this sport. Time flies eh.

Manic Mondays
Ah the girls section. To start off, the Victoria Secrets Fashion Show. Always shown at the of the year. Always a reminder that god is a guy and if they promise this in heaven, I'd rather go there than stay on earth. As always, it's everywhere in the web, but you can also get it from me. :)

News As I Read It Tuesdays
News ah. Nothing much. Maybe start of with this link.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/
It's super awesome cool photos with the headline news that made it in the past weeks.

Whine Wednesday
Whining Wed? Oh come on, it's Christmas Eve. Go out, have fun, and wish everyone a Merry Xmas! Oh and also flood the telcom's network with well wishes such that your friends get the message on Thur.

Torrent Thursday
Aiyah, the shows have taken a winter break. Not many dls this week. Just filling in the missing episodes that I have missed out. Just cleared season 1 of 24. It rox and reinstates why they say it's almost the best season of 24. Now watching Survivor Gabon. Also building up to a classic season. The blind-siding rox!

Link (7)
7 links ar!?! No prob lah. One is already up there.

http://www.blizzard.com/
Been going here to check out the latest in Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2.

http://www.hd-trailers.net/blog/
If you always can't download those HD trailers or always get annoyed viewing yahoo trailers while quicktime doesn't have it, this is the place for you! It consolidates the trailers from various sources so you don't have to look for them.

http://www.mymenclave.com/
My daily dose of Gundam. This subber (people who make subtitles) are the best around and their quality is awesome. Makes watching anime seem like an art.

http://www.karaokeparty.com/
Recommended by a friend over the weekend. We were singing the whole of Sat nite from this website! Who said Kbox can't be free.

http://www.utorrent.com/
http://www.mininova.org/
You can give a man a fish, but if you teach him how to fish....
My sources, literally. "I can only show you the door. You, have to walk through it."

That's for now. A bumper issue start. And more to come! Look out tomorrow!

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

It's Showtime!

2008-12-18T23:59:00.001+08:00

I just finished watching the first season of 24. It really rox! Now I finally understand the reason why everyone was saying it was bloody good.

Next stop: Survivor Gabon, if my friends can lay claim it's the best survivor ever. I'd better start soon. Actually watched till episode 4, but stopped cos I was too busy. Time to pick it up again.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON

Time to Get Back on Par

2008-12-18T14:25:00.002+08:00

Well, it's been a ghost town of late. But I'm back with a plan.

I was trying to think about what to write all the time and I began to realise it always falls into these categories. Then I thought, why not put it all into a weekly post. Then again, it would have been too much effort for someone lazy like me. Then an idea struck me last night to put it into section a day. And tada! The list you see today.

Let's start with:
Sports Sunday
- Well, most of the sports I follow happen in the weekend and thus Sunday would be a good time to wrap things up and rant about the good, bad and ugly side of sports.

Manic Mondays
- Well, women can make your mondays blue, but they can also chase them away. If it's about women, it's gotta be on Mondays.

News As I Read It (Tuesday)
-As a typical rush hour train commuter who hogs standing room because of reading the Today Paper, news always hits me in the morning. Tues the time to give you my side of the story.

Whining Wednesday
-It's always the midweek when you start thinking and complaining about stuff. So what better way to whine about it than spill the beans here.

Torrent Thursday
-By Thur, my downloads should be in full swing, and also the best time to talk about all the media stuff like Music/Movies/TVs/Anime

TGIF Friday
-The end of the working week! Time to stay up late and clock those gaming hours. A quick wrap up on the games I'm playing as well as those I've got.

Reflective Saturday
-A time to look back. But also one of the few days I can really type till Sun comes up. (If I ever do)

Everyday Links
-I have like 3000 bookmarks, I'm sure I have enough links a day to keep u occupied for years.

There you have it. Thur's update coming up.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

Starting Tomorrow...

2008-12-01T01:03:00.002+08:00

From tomorrow onwards, I WILL:

1. Stop procrastinating all the things I want to do and do it.
2. Blog once a week.
3. Clear my room of newspapers.
4. Not to leave the laundry till the end of the week.
5. Do house chores once a week.
6. Repair stuff that need repairs.
7. Upload photos to share with friends.
8. Get photos from friends.
9. Streamline myself as well as my interests.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

It's Not Easy Being Green

2008-10-25T01:48:00.001+08:00

Where Was I?

2008-10-05T20:21:00.002+08:00

Ah yes, where was I?
It was busy September for me, going sailing, preparing for the first trail camp and such, then there was the whole F1 buzz. I literally went from one thing to another, with not much time to think.

I've decided to keep my October weekends free, as i know I'll be even busier in office. The weekends are precious now, and sometimes I just gotta protect it.

So, after months of going here and there. I've finally got a truely blank weekend. Partially due to the fact I was sick and stayed home to rest. But it was a good rest nonetheless.

As always, I'm try to come up with something. So till then.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Not Altogether There

2008-09-01T23:30:00.005+08:00

My GP tutor used to say that when we are missing something in our essay. And then she will grade you a low B. I kinda feel like that today. Maybe I got off the wrong side of bed today. Seem to be awfully tired and lacked sleep although this weekend is one of my slackest ones. I think it could have been the long hours in the sun and on the rocking boat on Sunday that took its toll on my body. Oh well, gotta put my head down and get stuff done. Even blogging.

In the mean time, just some photos to update what I've been doing.
I started working on my Strike Freedom Gundam I bought in Dec. (yes, it finally saw the light of day). It's only a 1/144 scale and my first real serious attempt on building a Gundam. My first one was the Virtue from Gundam 00 and it was the pirated one. But from the progress so far, putting effort really pays off. It already looks cool.
Day 1

Just the torso, and the small parts made it damn tedious

Day 2 and 3

Completed the uppper body...
and feet.

More to come hopefully.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

My First MC

2008-08-29T00:12:00.002+08:00

Today's the day I finally got an MC. I guess it's gotta be after the 21km Run. I also got sick the day after Rag Day a year back. Besides that, nothing major, not even the flu came to me. Well, looks like I'm really pushing my body to the max every year. And what sickness did I get. You wouldn't want to know. It's sounds scary and even my neighbours closed their doors back then. This time, it also sounds scary, but not as bad as I thought.

On to other matters. Been sorting out stuff here and there and finally got down to the business of fixing my Gundam. After 2 nights, I got its torso and gun up. Yeah, all that hours for this much! I overestimated Bandai, yet amazed at the details and mechanism that the creators put in. Same goes for Lego. So things are going towards a routine now, but change is coming in the horizon.

There's a song buzzing in my head. The one I posted earlier. There's always open-ended questions and unfinish business. And this song kinda keeps a reminder at the back of my head. It should a good time to tie up loose ends and find closure.

"The worst part is that I didn't even know. Now there's a million reasons for you to go, but if you can find a reason to stay...
I'll do whatever it takes, to turn this around.
I know what's at stake, I know that I've let you down
And if you give me a chance, believe that I can change
I'll keep us together whatever it takes..."

Always leave your fate in your hands, not in those of others. With those hands, change destiny.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Some cools vids.

2008-08-25T11:21:00.001+08:00

Atoms Films - Spin

AtomFilms.com: Funny Videos | Funny Cartoons | Comedy Central

Jap toss boomerang in space

Ewoks Gospel

The Story of Stuff

Fernando Torres Season Review 0708

The Reds Review

2008-08-17T02:58:00.002+08:00

2008/08/16 Sunderland vs Liverpool (0-1)
The English Premier League has started once again and as always, they say that this could be their year. I have no comments on that, just keeping my fingers crossed. Prior to this starting match today, Liverpool met up with Standard Liege in their Champions League qualifications. Thank goodness it was goaless draw, as I couldn't wake up for it. So at least I didn't waste my sleep over it. But I heard it was a disappointing performance. Nonetheless, I kinda knew they were going to bring it to the second leg at home. It's their usual practice.

Thus, on to the big match today. Before the goal came, the game seemed to be what I would be watching on that weekday night. Liverpool seemed edgey and couldn't get their passes right. Even the line-up seemed out of place. So being the optimistic person I am, I watched on. But as it dragged on, the game wasn't going anywhere, and I thought it was going to be one of those frustrating nights again. To top it of, it might the face of what's to come for the rest of the season.

As the commentators mentioned, the game really needed a goal to kick start both teams into the long road ahead. Playing like this would get either team no where. So, in the 2nd half, Liverpool upped a notch, and we started seeing chances. The closest was when a shot got blocked and Torres was at hand to sweep up the scraps when Robbie Keane went in for the same ball and ended up blocking the shot. When they meant a pairing, it wasn't meant this way. After a few substitutions later, Torres's one and only chance sealed the game. The defenders just for that moment, gave him that extra inch of space, and he took it. The match needed something special and he was at hand to prove it and why Liverpool need him so much.

At the end of day, 3 points was enough to forgive everything. But in the long run through the season, they have a lot of ground yet to cover.

(This is a start of my Reds Review after watching their matches. Hopefully..)

24 Mins

2008-08-13T00:26:00.003+08:00

That's how much battery life I've got to blog this.

Lifehouse - Whatever It Takes
A strangled smile fell from your face
It kills me that I hurt you this way
The worst part is that I didn't even know
Now there's a million reasons for you to go
But if you can find a reason to stay

I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know what's at stake
I know that I've let you down
And if you give me a chance
Believe that I can change
I'll keep us together whatever it takes

She said "If we're gonna make this work
You gotta let me inside even though it hurts
Don't hide the broken parts that I need to see"
She said "Like it or not it's the way it's gotta be
You gotta love yourself if you can ever love me"

I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know what's at stake
I know that I've let you down
And if you give me a chance
And give me a break
I'll keep us together, I know you deserve much better

But remember the time I told you the way that I felt
That I'd be lost without you and never find myself
Let's hold onto each other above everything else
Start over, start over

I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know what's at stake
I know I've let you down
And if you give me a chance
and believe that I can change
I'll keep us together whatever it takes

Chris Daughtry - Over You
Now that it's all said and done,
I can't believe you were the one
To build me up and tear me down,
Like an old abandoned house.
What you said when you left
Just left me cold and out of breath.
I fell too far, was in way too deep.
Guess I let you get the best of me.

Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
I got over you.

You took a hammer to these walls,
Dragged the memories down the hall,
Packed your bags and walked away.
There was nothing I could say.
And when you slammed the front door shut,
A lot of others opened up,
So did my eyes so I could see
That you never were the best for me.

Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
I got over you.

Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.

Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
Well I'm putting my heart back together,
'Cause I got over you.
Well I got over you.
I got over you.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
I got over you.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Clench A Fist Of Air

2008-08-02T00:39:00.002+08:00

The weekend... Always good to have a weekend where you can breathe. But this weekend doesn't seem to be one. And it's been like this for the past few weeks. But at least for tonight, I can relax a bit. Not much time to relax either, as this is a good chance to do some housekeeping of my blogs first, before blogging myself. Dun worry, after reading a few of my friends posts, I think it's time I should be posting something. Something more concrete. Noticed as I was flipping through my archives, the past months I'm like clocking 2 posts a month only. That's pathetic man, compared to my former self. Guess I'll have to find my groove back.

First off, in line with my favourite toy and the best movie recently, it's the Batman Trailer in LEGO!

Not far behind. The Bourne Trilogy was also a classic. And here's The LEGO Ultimatum.

Last but not least. The Millenium Falcon. I'll get this if I ever win 4D.

Hope I can get the housekeeping done by Sat. Then it's back to usual posting!

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Oh btw, I haven't even watch the movie yet. Haiz..

The Dark Knight

2008-07-17T23:23:00.002+08:00

If there's ever one movie that I can't speak bad of, this is the one. Man, I'm still high after watching the show. I've read the reviews on IMDB and I thought, I shouldn't skew my expectation any higher after the trailer, lest it missed my mark. But as I watched the movie to the end, it got higher and higher and everytime it would just hit the mark. Let's not talk about the contents because I don't want to spoil it for you all. Ever since I stepped out of the cinema, I've been thinking of what sort of one liners to use.

I'll started with the simple ones.
-Two Thumbs Up!
-A Must Watch!
-Totally f**king awesome!

The cliches.
-If there's one movie to watch this year, this is IT!
-Totally worth your $10.50. Even with the booking fee!
-Worth watching it twice.

The main course.
-REALLY the movie of the year.
-Better than Batman Begins.
-If Robinsons has a sale worth waiting for. This is THE movie worth waiting for.
-If you think you've seen it all, think again.
-It's like eating a full 10-course chinese wedding dinner with all the delicacies. (if you're not chinese, think eating a buffet with all your fav foods).
-I'm serious (pun intended), you have to watch it!
-If you think you saw a superhero movie and know the ins and outs, you haven't seen this.
-DC just owned Marvel in one clean swoop.
-If you think Spiderman 2 was the best superhero sequel. The Dark Knight just owned it.

Ok, enough of DC vs Marvel. You get the point.
Ok, ok. It can go on and on but you get the point. As I was walking out the cinema, I overheard this kids telling his mum, which I think summed up the movie. - "although the movie was two n a half hrs long, it felt like a min to me"

There was never a dull moment, just when you thought I might come to a close, it get better and better.

There you have it. If I have set your expectations that high, you might want to lower it. Bottomline... GO WATCH IT!

It Ain't Easy Juggling Everything

2008-06-25T21:52:00.002+08:00

If you're wondering how I kept myself sane in my current job which doesn't seem to fit me, this is one of the reasons why

You can read it here.
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html

Take some time to listen. Or read. It really inspired me.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

The Trailer Before The Movie

2008-06-02T00:55:00.002+08:00

Things are starting to stabilise now. It's been an unpredictable first 5 months of the year. At least I'm going into my birthday month with some routine. As usual, hopefully I can cut out some time to blog again. Lotsa stuff have happened here and there. So before I dive into the thick of things, I leave you with a very sad song. It's not that I'm sad or something, just stumbled upon it in my friend's blog and it one of the saddest songs I've come across for a long time. So take a listen before the next update comes around.

Almost lover by A fine frenzy

Your fingertips across my skin
The palm trees swaying in the wind
Images
You sang me Spanish lullabies
The sweetest sadness in your eyes
Clever trick

Well, I never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me

[Chorus]
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do

We walked along a crowded street
You took my hand and danced with me
Images
And when you left, you kissed my lips
You told me you would never, never forget
These images

No

Well, I'd never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me

[Chorus]
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do

I cannot go to the ocean
I cannot drive the streets at night
I cannot wake up in the morning
Without you on my mind
So you're gone and I'm haunted
And I bet you are just fine

Did I make it that
Easy to walk right in and out
Of my life?

[Chorus]
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should have known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do

Is Seeing Believing?

2008-05-21T07:02:00.003+08:00

It's amazing what the internet has how people twist the media they see. If you believed that. Try this youtube vid.

"I WANT TO BELIEVE"

Enter The Matrix

2008-05-13T13:52:00.002+08:00

Back then, I wanted to write a FAQ cos ppl keep asking me the same questions about my internship. Now, as I started work at NEA, I was thinking something along the same lines. But alas, time is always a problem. And again, I have to go now. The matrix is something not easy to describe and will take a while to realise.

THE MATRIX HAS YOU

FOLLOW THE WHITE RABBIT

2 Good Songs

2008-05-02T02:02:00.002+08:00

2 friends introduced 2 nice songs to me in this week. Cool huh.. They're really nice. So for today, here they are. Sit back n enjoy the music. Chill out from all the exam stress for still got papers ahead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgiZz-aqheU
(embedding was disabled)

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Numbering My Days

2008-04-30T13:07:00.002+08:00

I've just been trying to mark all the dates I'm gonna be busy with, settling all the appointments and all, and I realise that I my days are full all the way liaoz. Looks like it's gonna be a busy month ahead. Stuff to do here n there. Don't think there's time to think either. But will try to find time here and there.

In the mean time. There's tons of movies coming out in the summer. Ironman, Incredible Hulk, Batman Gotham Knight, Hellboy 2. And tht's just comic heroes alone. So see how. Everyone's going on their grad trips, I'm starting work. Everyone's doing their own thing nowadays, where got time to meet up n catch a simple movie?

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Chinglish

2008-04-28T01:57:00.002+08:00

If you thought our singlish was bad, check this out.

Click to get a better read on it.
What happens here is that it literally translated word for word from chinese to english, hence the mix mash. Seriously, if I'm ever opening a restaurant and I can't name my dishes, I might resort to this method.

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I Can Leave The World Behind....

2008-04-27T01:48:00.003+08:00

What an eventful week eh. Just when I thought I could post regularly, start coasting and easing into my new job in 2 weeks time, some things just gotta happen. But I guess, the timing was in a sense right. Before or after that would have been even worst. Have you ever watch a TV show when in the final episodes everything came together and you realise that it was part of a bigger plan all along? I kinda felt like I'm in one big plan right now. Everything that was said and done had lead to this. And the time was now. Shan't elaborate for now. There a few things to settle.

First off, movies. Yahoo movies had a few articles recently. Lists that had a theme which was quite cool.
End-Of-Earth-Day - Earth Day just passed and why not talk about movies that destroy the Earth in more ways than one.

10 Most Historically Inaccurate Movies - Now, there's a reason why ur teacher told u read books and not learn from the movies.

Hollywood Cars - It's a dream to get one of these cars.

Will talk more as the days goes by. Long days ahead.

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Never Too Late For April Fools

2008-04-21T03:16:00.001+08:00

The Little Mermaid: Part 3

2008-04-18T01:44:00.002+08:00

She had her friends, I had mine. I was preoccupied, so was she.

I didn't bother much, as the opportunity didn't occur to me at that time. I just went about my daily routine. Routine, that was what it became when I was year 2. You knew what to expect, you knew what you had to do, you knew what the consequences would be. Somehow, as I look back now, I don't seem to remember what I did in year 2, only memories of year 1 and 3 fill my head.

Maybe it was the aftermath of the block elections that year. The people made their choice and I let them decided on what I was to be. The past year had been long and hard, and my studies was still just above the tide level to stay afloat, after a horrifying start.

So I guess my year 2 was spent recuperating and healing the wounds of battle. Routine then. Just for the moment, and then forgotten. It was like a planning stage for the next year. There was stepping up to higher positions in hall, there was student exchange to think about, and also what to concentrate in life science in year 3. It was like your future was dawning upon you and you had to lay the bricks on your path as it was drawing nearer and nearer. Everything else was routine. The events, the photos for memories, the long nights in the lounge. All routine as I think about what's ahead.

The only major events that I remembered were when my friends approached me for JCRC, and it was heartbreaking rejecting them for SEP. But I had to make a choice. Then it was Rag and all about Rag. That's all.

I still remember how I was recruited. And how my heart was saying one thing to everyone and how my head was sitting on the other side of the fence. I knew I was going to fight a losing war, but if you don't show it, and instil belief in everyone, there was hope that you might win it. In the end, although we didn't win it, I believe we won their hearts. And that to me, was a priceless victory.

However, I guess the reason why I remembered Rag so well was because this was the time when I made a promise to myself. That despite having your heart and head going different directions, I had to only show what my heart wanted. While my head could only reflect in quiet moments in my room. It was hard, yes, and it's in these tough moments that you remember them the most.

This didn't just applied to Rag alone, it applied to her as well.

Some cool vids

2008-04-18T01:24:00.001+08:00

Optimus Prime doing the evolution of dance

Call of Duty 4 Gun Sounds

Frozen Grand Central

Shaken, and Stirred

2008-04-16T00:59:00.003+08:00

Check out the video in the link of a post from a blog I frequent.

This is gonna raise a few eyebrows among my readers. I'm sure of that. Word of caution first: If it pissed u off, I'm sorry about it. Some might laugh about it, like I did. But I think few will.

So tread carefully on this one. Would like to hear your comments.

http://www.badastronomy.com/bablog/2008/04/12/praydolia/

On a side note. As I was thinking about yesterday's post, I realised that I forgot to continue my story on the Little Mermaid. So, I'll work on that too.

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The Teaser

2008-04-13T23:09:00.002+08:00

I'll be going a Battlestar Galactica marathon soon. So don't see me that soon. I would recommend the show though. Definitely worth the watch. The title might sound very sci-fi, but don't let it mislead you. There's actually more drama about love, loyalty, religion, faith, psychology and prophecies than your usual science mambo jumbo.

Anyway, I know that reading week is round the corner and that's when tons of people blogsurf just to cheat-themselves-that-they-are-still-studying-and-not-making-the-effort-to-go-out-and-have-a-better-break. Then they tell you it their chance to catch up with what their friends are doing but yet not even meet or talk to them. Sad isn't it? So, to satisfy these lost souls who would be seeing the light sooner than taking the bus to the nearest MRT station, I'll be blogging more often for you guys, and in it, there'll be stories to tell. Inspired from friends and also of my own experience.

So stay tuned to fine out.

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Four Oh Fore

2008-04-05T00:14:00.003+08:00

Now let's see, my ads seem to only catch the word sailing. Everything else I talk about seems irrelevant. Oh well, continue to support by clicking on them k?

4th April. March was quite a ride for me. Although I didn't get much work, I got my work cut out cos of the unusual weather. Realized that never find a job where it is controlled by the weather. You won't get paid on a regular basis. But right now, the problem is that I'm heading that direction. So see how it goes.

The interviews are also coming in. Not gonna say much for now cos there's nothing much to say either. I think by May or June I'll have a better idea how the rest of my year is panning out to be. Lotsa stuff going on....

Started watching Battlestar Galactica. Got addicted on the first episode. Cleared one season, watching season two, got one more to go before season four starts like within a few hours. So yup, I'm still downloading shows like a tai-tai watching all the drama serials.

What else? Trying to dl games again. Even though I haven't played the ones I have. Oh well, if you're interested just ask me. Oh and updated the movies as well, but trying to find time to maintain it. There's a backlog everywhere. Clearing always in progress. Almost seeing the light though.

Oh and I've got sailing pics! That's the bunch of us. We basically take turns sailing the boat.

Will leave you with that.

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Delta Goodrem - Be Strong

2008-03-31T23:33:00.003+08:00

Haven't got much time to blog of late. My schedule kept changing faster than the cable speeds on my starhub maxonline. The interviews are coming in. And so are sailing. And so are my part time jobs. Really gotta shuffle everything sia. The prob is that everyone thinks I work part time for them only, and I don't do anything for the rest of the time. So pls, I have to run to somewhere else one. Then gotta send out resume also. This period reminds me of the time when I had the Maybank internship. I had to come back to do hall pub stuff also. So juggling lotsa stuff. In the mean time, check this out.

More of her music videos here.
http://www.deltagoodrem.com/musicbox/home.do

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A Late Nite Snack

2008-03-25T04:23:00.002+08:00

Can't sleep cos I slept too much in the afternoon. But something to blog about before sorting out my stuff for the interview coming up.

LAWS OF INEVITABILITY

LAW OF MECHANICAL REPAIR
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.

LAW OF THE WORKSHOP
Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

LAW OF PROBABILITY
The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

LAW OF THE TELEPHONE
If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.

LAW OF THE ALIBI
If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.

VARIATION LAW
If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).

LAW OF THE BATH
When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.

LAW OF CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

LAW OF THE RESULT
When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.

LAW OF BIOMECHANICS
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

LAW OF THE THEATER
At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.

LAW OF COFFEE
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

LAW OF LOCATION
No matter where you go, there you are.

LAW OF LOGICAL ARGUMENT
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

BROWN'S LAW
If the shoe fits, it's ugly.

OLIVER'S LAW
A closed mouth gathers no feet.

WILSON'S LAW
As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

DOCTORS' LAW
If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. Don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick.

Something for you to ponder about.
A friend asked me to continue my Potato Chips, but I'm kinda stuck at it. Thing is, my monitor died on me a few days back, and I've been using only my laptop screen. No more dual monitor screen liaoz. And it's hard adjusting back. On top of tht, I just shifted my things on the table to a nice configuration and the monitor died. Now gotta unplug wires n stuff which is such a hassle, so it's staying there for a while. Will try to find another monitor when the time comes. Just the laptop n me for now.

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Matchbox 20 - Bright Lights

2008-03-21T10:48:00.001+08:00

Another vid for you guys

She got out of town
On a railway New York bound
Took all except my name
Another alien on Broadway

There's some things in this world
You just can't change
Some things you can't see
Until it gets too late

(chorus)
Baby, baby, baby
When all your love is gone
Who will save me
From all I'm up against out in this world
and Maybe, maybe, maybe
You'll find something
That's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around
And come on home

I got a hole in me now
Yeah, I got a scar I can talk about
She keeps a picture of me
In her apartment in the city
Some things in this world
Man, they don't make sense
Some things you don't need
Until they leave you
then they're things that you miss, you say

(chorus)

Let that city take you in
Let that city spit you out
Let that city take you down
For God's sake turn around

(chorus)

Yeah, come on home
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Come on home
Yeah, come on home
Yeah, come on home
Yeah, come on home
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Come on home

Breathless

2008-03-21T06:35:00.002+08:00

Found this from a friend's blog. She has a knack for finding good songs I must say.

Better Than Ezra - Breathless

Here you are now
Fresh from your war
Back from the edge of time
And all that you were,
Stripped to the bone
I thought youd want to know

That when you feel the world is crashing
All around your feet
Come running headlong into my arms
Breathless
I'll never judge you
I can only love you
Come now running headlong
Into my arms
Breathless

Lay down your guns
Too weak to run
Nothing can harm you here
Your precious heart
Broken and scarred
Somehow you made it through
I only ask that you won't go again

When you feel the world is crashing
All around your feet
Come running headlong into my arms
Breathless
I'll never judge you
I can only love you
Come now running headlong
Into my arms
Breathless

So glad to see you smiling
So good to hear your laugh
I think that you've found you even
Missed yourself
I'm only asking this because I think that
Truth be told
Oh, you'll never go again
Again

When you feel the world is crashing
All around your feet
Come running headlong into my arms
Breathless
I'll never judge you
I can only love you
Come now running headlong
Into my arms
Breathless
Breathless

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I Have The Biggest Airport

2008-03-17T21:16:00.002+08:00

My bosses have "flown my aeroplane" so many times lately that I can have an airport that can rival Changi or O-Hare. But partly to blame is also the crazy weather. Point to note - Don't end up in a work where the weather determines whether you work or not. Sad to say, my both interests depends on the weather. And so, another woman must decide my fate this month. Thanks to La Nina, there's more rain this month, and my field trips are being cancelled like crazy. Thankfully, the 2 days of the regatta I went to help turned out to be 2 whole days of very good sailing conditions. So much so that I'm so tanned I looked charred. Now the skin is starting to peel. Sighz, but it was fun, spending the whole day out at sea, even having lunch and doing "my business". Learnt a lot more about competitive sailing in that 2 days. So in all it was good.

However, this month really felt lost and wandering for me. There's always a sense to find work, but yet at the same time, when you feel like going out, there's no one to go with or ask. Maybe it's also I don't have the money to go out. Time to press the red button. Really really press the red button.

So Liverpool are on a trot. There's lots of talk about Torres and how amazing we are and the rest of the Big 4 are struggling. I just get a feeling that complacency will come soon. We won't end on a high. It always happens this way. Let's just hope this year is different.

F1, it's now like the number one public education module in Singapore. There's a lot of people who already know whatever you publish in the papers. Should have joined ST. Damn. Anyway, the Australian GP had a 2 page spread in the sports section on Monday. Coming first before the EPL news. Goodness. I still remember a few years back it was just a small column after the school sports and the next page was the obituary. And thus I conclude, all our media is under the government control. They give you the facts they want to tell you, not all the facts. The way to go is the internet and cable. Now I wonder when will Astronomy be coming.

"I know it's love, when she can complete my sentences." - Anonymous
Heard this over the radio on Love Songs on Class 95. It got me thinking. No one has yet able to do that for me. It's always me completing their sentences. So I guess, I haven't found the right one yet. My friend mentioned recently that I should lower my expectations. I'll stick to them, cos lowering would just make matters worse.

Oh well, at least I don't have the Monday blues. Finally have a whole free day where I can sleep all I want, get well rested and finally do some concrete stuff from where I left off the last time.

Got to go for now.

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Some Pics For The Night

2008-03-11T23:44:00.003+08:00

Was surfing around this week and caught a few pics to share.

Yup, the Champions League is looming behind you. Tonight, it's Liverpool's chance of going into the next round as they face Inter Milan at the San Siro.

My sports car will have such a warning sign in future.

The whole truth and nothing but the truth. Click on the image to read what the cup says.

I'll look like that at the rate the subber is releasing his anime. It's been 3 weeks without his high quality Gundam. I've been settling for lousy versions just to satisfy my thirst for the storyline. But I download his for keeps cos it's the best quality.

That's all for now. Not much activity lately, just catching up on shows and clearing my harddisk.

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A Slight Change In The Wind

2008-03-10T23:41:00.002+08:00

Well, part of this post was an email to a friend in the US which I have never contacted for a long long time. Quite surprised he call me on a Sunday noon. But it was a nice surprise, and feels good to have nice surprises now and then. Since I was explaining some stuff to him, I guess most of u also want to know about it.

"Guess you’re confused like everyone else how many part time jobs I have right now. That one is the sailing one. Now, how it all comes about…

Basically after I graduated, my teaching assistant (TA) from the previous semester in a bio module emailed the whole batch saying that her good friend was looking for part time and full time instructors in her company. So I applied it and got it. My first interview and I was offered the job. I was kinda hesitant as I couldn’t believe I could be this lucky. So anyway, I started working part-time first, even though she offered me full-time. The pay was what was holding me back. So I started bringing sec kids to field trips to parks and beaches and teach them the wildlife u can find there. In addition, I also teach about conservation and the environment, i.e., the community service part, which they clock hours.

And so, I’ve been doing this for quite a while, at the same time still applying for jobs. When the job hunting started to look bleak, I was kinda decided on going full time, but just when I wanted to, my 2 other colleagues went full time already. My boss was looking for 2 full timers this yr and didn’t want to expand so fast. She said she really would like me in the team, but for now, she’s not ready to expand so fast. So I was one step too late. But she did say when she wants to expand, I’ll be first on her list. Thus, I’ve become a full part-time for her. Going for every fieldtrip they have but never going to the office.

Yet as she rejected me, she offered me another job. She mentioned that the company was working with the National Sailing Centre in setting up a new sailing course and they were training up instructors and asked if I was interested. It was a good chance to learn to sail and of course, a good chance for another part time job on my hands. The good thing is, I won’t be stuck in an office, but out at sea.

I went for workshop after workshop, took up the sailing course, the first aid course, and next up is the powerboat course. It is a long term investment right now, but the outcome seems to be bright. From the talk I have with the coordinator of this new program and the people, we’re going to be the pioneering batch of instructors and will launch in June, hopefully. It’s gonna be big as well, since it’s endorsed by the National Sailing Centre, so there’s money pumping in. By the looks of it, it might end up a full time thing, since we’re the ones spearheading it. I mean, I’m already burning up my weekends for this, and they’re starting to eat into the weekdays, so much so I don’t have time to look for other jobs. So I guess I’m putting quite a lot into this and hope the fruits come out ripe."

As for my boss, she's the best boss in the world. Although she has her flaws, she can be inspiring and I've learnt a lot from her in just these 3 months. I mean, who can give u good pay, make u enjoy ur time when u work, it's ok to be a bit late, treat u drinks when the work is over, and can talk to you about ur fav subject, even drive you to the nearest mrt, or even home, and even drive you to work. On top of that, in those long car rides she would share her experience and insights for you to be inspired. She's someone I've come to look up to, and I can see that everyone she comes into contact with also looks up to her as well. I may sound like she's some wonder woman, but she has her flaws but I shan't mention them lah. No nice to do that. But those flaws are easily overcome by her plus points.

Then again, thanks to her, I'm beginning to see the bio community I've come to hear about, and slowly easing into it. There's also sailing community as well. Something I couldn't do when I was still in NUS. I wouldn't blame it on wasting my time in Hall, but rather, Hall life is something I'm proud I've experienced, something not many people can say so. And adding that to what I have now, it's just getting better.

Oh well, time to clear up stuff which has accumulated in the past week.

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Midweek Update

2008-03-07T02:16:00.004+08:00

Suppose to go for a field trip today but thanks the rain which has been around for the past few days, it was postponed. This field trip was actually last week loh. Guess someone just doesn't want me to work. As I'm hitting a lull period soon, it's high time to start searching for other sources of income. But first, thanks to the postponed fieldtrip, I decided to miss last night's match as well.

As I woke up this morning, Gerrard greeted me with a "I told u so look." Sighz, they always end up trashing when I try to stay up for a match and still miss it.

"That goal was for u."

All smiles at Merseyside.

So all's happy on that front. Now to maintain that momentum. Oh and I also got my sailing cert liaoz. But my instructor says I gotta go remedial lessons, and it starts next week. Looking forward to it actually. Come to think of it, I enjoy all this work. Never been happier working for something u really enjoy. You dun see many going to work with a smile like Gerard at the end of the day, but I'm like that right now. So I guess my perm job should be something freelance where I can still do all this stuff. Not easy to find though.

Nothing else much for now. Another test coming up. And another one at the of the month. Next stop is to conquer powerboat.

If you think u think u whine a lot. Check out the complaints choir.

U can go their website to see the lyrics, cos the vid has quite a bad audio.

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I'm in Love... with Sailing!!

2008-03-04T21:47:00.002+08:00

Wah, first time out in the water on a sail boat. Started off quite sian cos no wind in the morning. Even collided with the pier before going out. Then, as we came back shore for lunch, the winds picked up. Waited and rested quite a while before heading out again. And it was full swing ahead! Damn shiok to have the wind in your face, gliding along the water. Although it was tiring and bruises on my knee, I truly enjoyed it.

Can't talk much for now, gotta mug for sailing test tmr. And I still see everything rocking like I'm still at sea, even though my feet are firmly on the ground. Ok ok, the screen starting to rock and sway liao...

I'll leave u with an interesting post i came across some time back.

How do you prove photography to a blind man?

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Rain, Rain Go Away

2008-03-03T21:27:00.002+08:00

It's been a tiring day. Whole day learning about sailing. And just when we're about to get out into the water, the sky turned grey and it was going to rain. Ended up only practiced capsizing before heading back to the classroom. Tmr promises to be out the whole day, so hoping for the best. Test comes on Wed, then Sat got 1st aid test. This is becoming to feel like the mid terms, but this time round, half the module was taught in 3 full days. So.... gonna study to pass the test. Haiz, never knew I had to do this after I grad.

Another long day ahead, so gonna turn in early again. I'll leave u another vid, or music vid, a rather long music vid to be extact. It's by R Kelly, titled Trapped In The Closet.

Here's the links, dun want to vid to slow down loading the page.
Part 1
Part 2
Weird Al" Yankovic spoof (yeah, there's even a spoof)

Have fun listening to it. Don't die laughing...

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Clearing Drafts

2008-03-03T02:01:00.003+08:00

Another weekend again. Been quite uneventful until the weekend came by.

Went through 1st Aid course. Been a while since I used so much of my brains. More to come in the week ahead with sailing course. Haiz, for the better good.

Another weekend again, and again I can't sleep. Maybe I'm already tuned to shut off at 3am and not 12am. So yeah, back here blogging again. At least I got this blogging habit back. But really there's quite a number of things i gotta do which I think is keeping me awake despite the need to rest for the full day ahead of me.

Being unemployed still bothers me, and being stuck in the middle of the process sucks. You can't plan your future, and everything is your past. When people ask u what are u doing now, all u can say is nothing. And I'm not one who does nothing. People jio u for their grad trips and u can't confirm. Haiz....

So still Sleepless in Simei. I decided to clear some of my drafts posts which have been lingering for a while and I didn't post. So here goes.

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Some Quotes...

"I rather you be happy always and i can't find a topic, than you be sad such that i can msg you. "

"Though I know it's impossible, I still wish to hold your hands. However fleeting that might be."

Some people want to change the world.
Some want to save the world.
Me?
I want to light up the world.
With hope.
With happiness.

Some people change the world
Some save the world
I light up the world.
With my smile.
With the brillant light inside me
the energy from within.

One day when I am old,
i will say to my grandchildren,
Some people changed the world,
Some saved the world.
Your grandmother?
She lit up the world.
With her zest for life.

For I am a star.
in every way of the word.

-Teo Siew Kuang-
( a friend of a friend)
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The Warmth Of The Sun, The Chill Of The Wind

Until I see her again.
My heart for her wanes.
She will soon be only a memory in my dreams.

(this was typed in 2006! Which rings quite true. The less you see the person, you'll slowly forget her. Oh well, I think I've moved on. I think.)
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That's all for now. Gonna go into my think-too-much mode then try to tire my brain to sleep.

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ps: Will talk about my boss soon, gonna meet her tmr anyway. Bad karma if I did it now.

Animator vs Animation

2008-03-01T20:41:00.002+08:00

Had a full day course today, still got homework n revision to do as tmr is the 2nd full day of the course. Haiz, then still gotta come out with an essay by Monday while at the same time going for a career fair. Then the coming I'm already packed to the brim with sailing course and work and IT fair.

So... lotsa stuff to do and lotsa stuff ahead....

Here's something for you guys to enjoy. U might have seen it before.

animator_vs_animation
animator_vs_animation II

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The Leap Of Faith

2008-02-29T14:14:00.003+08:00

Such a rare occurrence to have Feb 29th, of course must post.

First off, another story, but not part of Little Mermaid.
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After some time I’ve finally made up my mind
She is the girl and I really want to make her mine
I’m searching everywhere to find her again
-25 Minutes, Michael Learns to Rock

"So can we....?" I asked those words after thinking about it for a long time.

"Well, I'm sorry, but there's someone else." She tried to sound nice and sorry at the same time when she said that. "You were my first choice, but you couldn't decide back then, and I understand."

"So there's no other way?"

"We can still see each other now and then...."
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So one door closes and another opens. But it was good, I needed some confirmation of some sort. It was nice tugging along and enjoying it all, but there was a time when I had to ask the blunt truth, and wipe away the nice facade.

So yeah, a gal rejected me. But she was my boss, and because I waited too long, the full time post she wanted to give me was gone. She intended to get 2 full timers this yr, and I was one of them. But 2 others also joined the company at the same time, and they had agreed to go full time while I hung on thinking.... She said she would gimme time to think, but of course I took too long. It was one of those casual conversations that she mentioned that the 2 had gone full time that I realised my position. So I asked more the next day we met. And so the story goes. She's still interested in starting astro programs with me though, but only when she's gonna expand again. And that I believe would be another year later. As usual, she said I would be her first choice when there's an opening. But that's what all bosses say. Still, I keep my fingers crossed.

And so, I've really become a perm-part-time. And yet, still unemployed. At least I now know I gotta go find a real job. But to get a job at your first interview and then rejected by it is kinda hard to take. Never imagined such a weird thing to happen, but hey, life makes it's twists and turns.

Funny thing was that just as I was about to blog this, another company finally contacted me, but I gotta write an essay first before being selected for an interview. Oh well, better than nothing lah.

So that was a few days back. As for the leap day today, quite uneventful actually. Attended a astro talk at NUS followed by stargazing. Caught up with frens in the astro circle. The day before I went to watch The Leap Years. Intended to watch it today, but yesterday was good enough.

The movie was quite nice. Good thing was that it had a local setting, making you feel closer to it. In a movie sense, it was so-so only, as the actors and actresses never looked natural with their perfect english and fluent cantonese the next scene. It just doesn't feel right. But it's the story that makes this movie special. Try to watch it as a how a romantic novel would unfold. Of course, watch it with someone special, like the gal who tried to ask him out on Feb 29th.

So yeah...that's all for now, busy downloading all the vids from Stage 6 after it announced it was shutting down on Feb 28. Still can dl though, but grab while u can.... Again, I'm outta space faster than I can I say "hey i think i need a bigger harddisk". Waiting for the next IT show to get one hopefully. And it depends on my pay for the month of Feb, if it comes through.

Oh well, to end things off, another vid for everyone. Lyrics are in it.

The music vid is here. Can't embed it in here as it's disabled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF84pIhP5UM

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

What My Friends Say

2008-02-25T20:44:00.002+08:00

It's funny what your friends can say to you. So here are a few quotes, not exact ones, but those that I can still remember. And there's always words of wisdom from them. Disclaimer: Statements have been shorten or modified to bring message across.

On my job:

"You go full time lah. You like it so much, nevermind the pay not so good. You don't need the extra money anyway."

"You're the only one I've heard who actually enjoys your job."

On love:

"Y u never ask so-and-so ah. You always talk about her, but nothing happens."

"Eh you're only one staying in hall. We all attached liao except u. U sure hall dun have one u like?"

"You're the one who has most contact with gals, so u should have the largest resource pool. Dun be choosy lah."

"Eh, jio me for yoga class leh. I also wanna meet girls."

Words of wisdom:

"Next time go work liao, your circle of friends will start to shrink. How to find gal in future?"

"Don't shit in your own backyard."

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That's all I can think of for now. Feel free to fill more quotes thru the tagboard.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

A Nice Clip For The Weekend

2008-02-24T03:52:00.002+08:00

When I first heard this, the song stuck in my head for a week.

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Oh almost forgot the lyrics:

We watch the season pull up its own stakes
And catch the last weekend of the last week
Before the gold and the glimmer have been replaced,
Another sun soaked season fades away

You have stolen my heart

Invitation only, grant farewells
Crush the best one, of the best ones
Clear liquor and cloudy eyed, too early to say goodnight

You have stolen my heart

And from the ballroom floor we are in celebration
One good stretch before our hibernation
Our dreams assured and we all, will sleep well

You have stolen
You have stolen my heart

I watch you spin around in the highest heels
You are the best one, of the best ones
We all look like we feel

You have stolen my
You have stolen my heart

A Tuesday High

2008-02-20T01:48:00.002+08:00

Monday was always dull and depressing. So much so i couldn't sleep. Oh well, tomorrow will be a better day. And a better day it was to be.

Started well and wanted to get a pair of booties. But I think hitting the army market might be cheaper. Was going through the workplan for my fieldtrip and psyche-ing myself up for the whole thing. Always do this before the first trip every week. This time however, despite the hope to try to see everything, the first important step is to capture the kids attention. Win them over, the animals will come out to play. Setting up the right frame of mind is always important, that was what my senior instructor said. Boy I live by that now, cos it's really true.

So the kids were good today, I saw a lot of animals, they benefited a lot. Done coastal clean up that the weight combined was as heavy as a sumo wrestler. So it's positive all round. Seriously, a good day like this is hard to come by. Even the weather was nice.

Headed out in the evening with friends for a game at Minds Cafe. Nice to catch up with them, update on each other, what we're doing n stuff. Haven't done something like this for a long long time. Despite how tiring and long the day was, I was really full of energy and still ready to go. Guess the right company can really inspire me to be even more.

Well, more full days ahead. Gotta get better rest, dun wan to drain out halfway. Looking to a good week ahead.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

Time To Up Level.

2008-02-19T02:08:00.000+08:00

Believe in yourself.
Not in me, who believes in you.
Not in you, who believes in me.
Believe in yourself.
-Tengen Toppa Gueren Lagann

Was watching this anime and one of the characters drilled this into my head. Felt inspired by it and decided to share it. Good anime by the way. If you're interested, u can get from me.

I guess my previous post created quite a stir. But I will keep her identity a secret. Some might know, but I've lied a lot to keep her hidden. I hope it stays this way. And based on the ppl who read my blog (to the hundred silent fans out there), I guess she might have read it by now. If she doesn't, then it's fate.

Anyway, to satisfy all your curiosity, I just asked what she was doing tht night, and not asking her for dinner directly. That was y i said i should have asked her out instead. Guess I missed out this crucial point. But it gave everyone enough suspense for a first draft.

So a secret she will stay.

That aside, I've been watching my shows and movies lately. Sorting them out and trying to stop downloading stuff for a while as I watch the shows I download (for once) before burning them. My movie reviews are on my Facebook flixster profile. Go check it out.

That's when I'm not working, which is another thing that is starting to worry me. I guess there's so much more to being an adult. Still remember those times when I was young and can't wait to an adult. And grown-ups will tell you that your time will come. Yeah right, reality just hit me in the face.

So now the worry isn't the books, it's more than that. Now the money comes into the picture and ur family, ur future. It's like playing citadels and settlers combined. Oh well, you don't have all the time in the world, so live with it.

So maybe it's all the stuff going in my head that I've started to get sleepless nights. Also starting to fall a bit sick. And that's where this blog of mine came in and I decided to drop by. I guess just as I was stressed back in the army or in hall, writing something down before you head to bed is always a good way to end the day.

For today, I'll just sum up what's up and what's in store. Another Sat classifieds is waiting for me again, at the same time getting more involved in my part time job. This week should be an end all for me, where I won't sit on the fence anymore. The plan is set, just wait to see which side of the fence it will be. There's more to the decision than just money, it's the lifestyle that comes with it. Haiz....

More stuff also heading my way. Sheares is almost behind me, but a part of me will always yearn for it. Guess it's time to look forward and do the things I couldn't do in Sheares. I'll be taking up sailing and diving and seriously start doing bio and astro stuff. Kinda feel like being promoted from the Premiere League into the Champions League. Yupz, with the big guns now, that's why gotta up level.

Oh and my vday this year? Like any other year loh. Eat at home and watch movie. Had a plan, but didn't think it would work so didn't execute it. Saving it for later. There's another special day coming real soon. You guys should know it. (Don't think too much lah)

As I always tell my friends, if there's really something going on, I'll tell you in due time. Just that it hasn't even started at all. So dun get all excited ok? I dun wan to break all your hearts as well.
So stay tuned.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

The Little Mermaid: Part 2

2008-02-11T02:44:00.001+08:00

Vday 2007
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He didn't know how to phrase it. He was still latching onto his old reason that he needed to see her to settle some stuff. But as the day drew nearer, he was panicking inside but he never showed any emotion in front of his fellow neighbours.

He was thinking what to do, what to say, what was the next step.

They have been in contact on msn for quite a while now. Sometimes, they would go on in sms in the middle of the day. She was always slow to reply, and always said she was very busy.

Was she really busy, was she thinking how she should reply? He thought to himself. He shouldn't think too much he said. She should be very busy.

So it dragged to that fateful day....

Asking her out was the hardest thing to do. But when he did, she said she was going out for dinner with her girlfriends. He took a step back to give space and said nevermind. So he asked about the afternoon instead. She bought time by saying she can't confirm. And so he waited...

It was 2 more days to the D-day. And his msn popped up. She said she was going to school in the afternoon and that they could meet. His eyes saw a glimmer of hope, his heart was lifted. Still, time was his greatest enemy.

So they met that afternoon, among people & friends. Not the best of places, but he was happy to see her. Here, I got something for you he said. He didn't bring a bouquet of flowers, but flowers that he folded into a small bouquet. She was surprised and touched.

They chatted about stuff. He asked about dinner again. And she said the same thing. There were long pauses and interruptions, but the words just couldn't come out of his mouth. She looked at him, but he said he gotta go off for something else.

Before they parted, they wished each other Happy Valentine's Day.

As he lay in bed that night, he pondered what he should have said.

It could be just as simple as "Could you have with dinner with me instead?"

Happy Chinese New Year 2008!!

2008-02-09T01:18:00.000+08:00

Haven't been blogging for quite a while. Just been busy n clearing n sorting stuff. By the time I got time to blog, it's usually after a long game of CZ or just wanting to spend time to catch up on shows that I downloaded.

Now that I've cleared the stuff before CNY and now that it's the 2nd day, could finally spend some time clearing stuff on friendster, adding frens and of course checking out this blog. It was then I realised my fren posted something on another blog. No wonder he sent me an sms. Haven't met him for a long time, but hey, it's was a nice update.

Looking forward, I'm, erm, still free on vday. Not really planning anything, cept for a movie marathon at my laptop. Yeah, vday is like next week.

Before we get to vday, how's everyone's CNY? Must be the usual i guess. Mine was same as before, except tht i invited a few frens from Hall this time round though. Counted the usual angbaos, meeting the same relatives, catching up with the usual questions.

And before CNY, besides all the clearing and cleaning my stuff that I've been telling ppl for like a month (I was really doing this for a month since I grad and moved back home), I was also job hunting (which I kept telling everyone as well) and signed up for Yoga class. Yup u heard me. No, I'm not stressed yet but hey there's no harm. So far only one replied to my resumes and email, which I'm doing as part-time at the moment. The boss did offer full-time though, but I'm still keeping my options open. But this one reply was kinda like my dream job.

Job description(my opening line for ppl): I bring kids to field trips. Trips to the beach, mangrove, etc and teach them about the wildlife there. At the same time, I also do CIP with them, ie, community service hours. Then I tell them about conservation and the environment. Each trip last an afternoon (1pm-5pm) and it's max 3 times a week on weekdays. How much I'm really paid? I'm not really sure actually. But during the interview my boss said 36/hr, which is good sh*t seriously. But hey, you don't get many ppl who can point to you something at the beach and start talking what animal it is ok...

So why does it fit my dream job? 1. I'm doing something related to my degree. Not many ppl do that nowadays. 2. I'm not stuck in the lab, and I get to go outdoors like all the time. 3. I get to impart my knowledge to the next generation, which I do for astro, so now it's biology. 4. The ppl like super friendly and eco-friendly, you can't find a better working environment than this.

So what's stopping you doing full time? Well, the full time pay doesn't sound nice. And if there's a lab job paying higher, I'm willing to tahan and do it for now, period. So since the rejection rate is getting higher, it's time to really send more resumes. Another indicator is that I just went back hall to eat dinner, which I once said, "If you come back and have hall dinner, it's really time to press the red button." So yeah, it's time to panic. But yeah, CNY's here and here I am blogging with all the time in the world.

As for the Yoga classes, I just went for my first lesson on CNY eve. There were like only 8 ppl, and I was the only guy. Think gotta get used to it. It was a basic yoga class, so it's mainly stretching and doing some basic yoga positions. Still, I broke out a sweat and some of my muscles were aching the next day. Signs of old age. But yeah, the first impression ppl give me is like, "you go to pick up girls is it?" I can't deny the ease of that, but hell you gotta look like a regular first and at least look semi-pro before trying to take these ppl who go like all the time.

But that's not the point. I do have ppl in mind but just can't decide at the moment. It's like holding a grenade but not knowing when to let the pin go and count the 3 seconds. I just can't seem to forsee when the end of that 3 seconds is. But just like a grenade, sometimes you just gotta throw it and hopes it explodes and hits the mark.

Btw, my movie reviews are now in my Facebook flixster app. SQuabble DaBble will be for a shows I dl (TV+Shows).

Remember the forks?

2008-01-17T01:49:00.000+08:00

Yeah, I still facing those forks. But right now, they're easier to manage. On second thought, I should have just moved all my stuff back home first then try to clear all my trash. Since Fri night, I've been sorting and looking through my stuff in my room, including the stuff from hall. Whether to throw or not, keep it away, or will I ever use it soon. It's been like 5 days, but I'm starting to see some progress. At least I see more space than I started with.

As I look through my stuff, I can really see how I spent my JC, then the army, then in hall these past few years. After JC, I realised I haven't been staying at home long, cause the army and hall is where I spent my time most. It was also kinda like running away from it all. But now, being back in my room and really spending so much time in it, I started to notice that nothing much has changed. It was like time almost slowed down to a standstill. Yeah, it's kinda nostalgic, but I can still see my JC stuff lying around when I dug out the deepest corners of my drawers. Some of my half done projects are still pending even, but heck, it's time to move on.

But clearing my room before the CNY hits is the least of my concern. Job hunting is still the priority. However, I think still get my priorities a bit wrong, just as how I've been doing it in my time in Sheares. At the end of the day, I guess I still need that someone to nag at me or check if I'm doing this or that. Although I know I've always had the strength to go it on my own.

So this is it. I'm so conditioned this way cos all my education life there's always someone to copy, someone to peep over to make sure if you're doing the right thing. This time, there isn't. You're on you own, whether you're right or not no one can say, until you succeed.

THE TIME IS NOW. HAVE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT.

Stuck in the moment...

2008-01-09T16:43:00.001+08:00

The Little Mermaid: Part 1

2007-12-02T02:46:00.000+08:00

And so she came into my life. It didn't really matter if I knew her or not. She was one of those girls that you would see at Arts and say "wah, chio bu, quite cute, but will never have a chance to talk to her one lah, let alone go after her."

But really, I don't seem to cross paths with these type of ppl. And so she was forgotten, or so to say, just another face in the crowd.

When the sem started, I was overwhelmed with hall events, as I had reminded myself of when I joined the comms and hall when I started out in the first place.

Even before the sem started, even before the bidding for modules started. I was always embroiled with preparing orientation, while the half of hall was busy with Rag.

And so the events in the hall calendar unfolded one by one, immediately one after the other.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Forks In The Road

2007-11-23T02:11:00.000+08:00

It's been a while since I posted in all my blogs. And not to post in this one was quite ironic. But yeah, it's been a crazy sem. And it has come to this day, 24 hours before the first paper, that my life has suddenly become so routine. So routine until I can go bathe n come back to study a chapter, then blog a bit before I go to bed.

That was how crazy this sem has been. The nights I remember were always surfing or playing or doing something until you're super tired that you just hit the bed. There were occasions where you say heck I'll bathe in the morning instead. Or even until morning comes when the dark sky turns to a pale purple and you know it's time for breakfast.

It has been crazy for every sem, and I can remember almost all of it. But this sem was different. I decided to set some things straight and to kick start all the systems I had set out to have but didn't maintain it. Not until now that I see the need to as well. Stuff like filing all ur certs, all your receipts from the bank and insurance. Sorting your mp3 and photos cos there won't be a time to sort them again. Sorting stuff is what I have been doing. And of course, throwing away all the unwanted stuff that I had accumulated or wanted back then.

It time to prepare for the real world, where you have to brave wind n rain.

But first, there's still the final lap to finish, and until you finish it, you can't say you're there.

So with all the forks in the road, I'm still thinking which to take.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

My Buaya Week (2007)

2007-11-16T02:34:00.000+08:00

I know it's long over due but here it is. Something everybody wants to know.

On the very first night (Thur), when we found out who we're gonna buaya, my buaya made peanut soup. (no pic) Some how she managed to sneak into my room and put it on my table. It was either she was stealthy, or my neighbours were good actors at giving the 'I-had-no-idea' look.

The next day (Fri nite) she gave me a mango cake. Not bad i must say. The container is still with me though.
Then it was the weekend break. So I came back on Sunday and the food was waiting for me. Mushrooms, cheese, bacon beads and a traditional drink. Not only that, there was a curtain hanging over my pull up bar. And the curtain was made of chips.

This was when my neighbours started to complain why I got all the food and insisted the next time the food came, it should have 6 servings (for the whole wing).

(if i'm not wrong the next nite I got 6 tarts, which were eaten up b4 i got a pic)

So 2 days later, their cries were heard and lo and behold, there was porridge for 6 that nite. But it wasn't the porridge that stole the show. That day was the only day I locked my door, and somehow my buaya manage to get in and deco my room, even putting hearts on the fan.

If I had a girlfriend and she saw this, I think she'd be jealous and angry.
So I thought that was it. I was impressed. She certainly was a high level buaya. It was stressful replying to her while giving my buayee a gd buaya week at the same time. So I got my toiletries and walked to the toilet. Then I saw this.

I was stunned for a few seconds. The guys must be pissed by now. But a few days later they had their stuff on the mirror as well.

And so the days quickly passed with little sleep as all of us toiled the night through to impress our buayees. If we worked as hard in reading week as we do in buaya week, we'll all score As.
So the final night b4 buaya closing + revelation. I got this.

Tried to replicate the mushrooms I had in yr one. It tasted almost the same, but somehow the feeling was different. Either way, both buaya's had got to my heart through my stomach.

It was the usual last night of buaya week mad rush. Kinda like mugging till no tomorrow and your paper was 8am the next day. I slept at about 6am when my stuff was done. I woke up at around 9 to find bread and milo on my chair next to my bed.

I heated it up and ate it. Oh and it was also nicely packed to go. I had a lect that day but I think I skipped it.

It was only a matter of time I knew who it was. And I was quite surprised at it as well. But her efforts paid off as she was crowned Buaya Queen. A few days later, she would become Ms Sheares.

If u say I'm lucky, yes I really am. But I'd like to believe karma plays a part as well. But that's another story for another day.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

The Little Mermaid: Prologue

2007-11-05T02:35:00.000+08:00

First I'd like to say there will be parts that don't seem to flow through the story. Rather than like a LOST series where each episode goes into another, this is more like the X-files where episodes can be weeks apart(in the timeline) or separate altogether, but there will be a story arc.

So where TBAAG left off.... Elaboration began...

To sum things up, after the army I lazed around (which I have no recollection of). Then there was the Japan trip. And then it was SECC and wham, I'm in SH. Yr 1 came and went, most of which should be in my blog and are too old to elaborate.

Then there was Orientation, we won Rag. And so the story begins....

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

Almost positive week

2007-10-18T02:56:00.000+08:00

Back here again. The updates aren't as daily as before, but i'll try to catch up. Things kinda going my way of late. Finally getting what I want done to be done. However, time isn't with me and so I shan't spend to long here either. Maybe i'll blog over weekends, like a sun update for u guys or your monday-blues-killer edition.

So far...the story continues, or should i say dragging on. But I feel never give up until it's the end of the world. The world doesn't stop for you, and that means you don't stop until it does.

Back to clearing all the shit I accumulated.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

The Beginning of The End

2007-09-30T01:53:00.000+08:00

I'm finally back.

Yup.

I'm back for good.

For now.

The mid terms are almost over. It was a good/bad break for me.

I've been thinking lately.... and an idea struck me.....

So here's a few updates:

1. I'll be merging all my blogs into this one. Since I can't maintain all of them anyway. So no updates on the other blogs, the updates will appear here. They'll appear as like "special segments" in this blog. At least it gives this blog a few more dimensions.

2. I've been thinking how to clear all the back logs. Then just today I was thinking how a story was coming to an end. Then the light bulb in my head lighted up! I'll recap this story and at the same time it can cover all my back logs. If u guys read my TBAAG and TAC, you'll know that this should be next chapter of it. I shall name it The Little Mermaid.
It should be starting soon. So stay tuned. I would advise old readers who have given up coming here to give it a chance. You can check it weekly like a drama serial, or read the whole thing when it's over. Either way, it'll be interesting.

And why is the End starting? Cos I figured if I don't write now, I don't see myself writing much after I graduate. So gotta cherish every moment.

TIME TO THROW THE HAT IN.

Going Off Tangent

2007-09-10T04:03:00.000+08:00

Where to start....
Well, one big project is coming to an end. More big projects are coming... Manz, they're like coming one after the other that I haven't got the time to blog anymore...
Sighz...

Time to set some directions...straight.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

It's Been A While

2007-08-17T10:54:00.000+08:00

Hmm.... It's been quite a while eh?

Schools started, my life is back to normal, hopefully. It's nice to be back to the old routine I'm so used to for the past 3 yrs. With this old routine, hopefully this blogging habit of mine would return. It's been like more than 4 months since I blog something worth reading n thinking about. Let's hope I can get that back again. Seriously lost touch in writing after all the different adventures I went through the past months. Will talk about them in time to come.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

2007-07-19T03:47:00.001+08:00

"Mulder is on an island somewhere gearing up for his return."

NOTICE

2007-07-17T00:33:00.000+08:00

I know, i know. It's been like 3 months since i posted here. Usually my projects if kept untouched for about 3 months, end being trashed in the end. Basically they end up in like a stasis mode. U can check out Nuke Labs and my website for examples.

I've been really busy for the past months, so much so that even when I have the time, I rather do nothing and rest. But today was special, cos I'm in a good mood. A mood where I haven't really felt for a long time. It just happens this week that events have turned out for the better for me and never have I felt something worth living for than this week.

First off. A plan which I had in mind for like months since last yr finally got carried out. Yeah yeah, the planner in me you say, but patience pays off. Second was an idea that a friend had, and it really sparked the genius in me. It's gonna be something I always wanted, and we'll do it no matter the cost.

I'll leave u guys to ponder about it. For whoever is still around. Thanks for hanging around. I'm watching an anime called Claymore right now and it says that if we part, each of us must survive so that we can see each other again.

Last but not least, I don't think I'll be posting anymore for a while. Cos I don't think I'll be free till like mid august. So keep an eye out, but don't keep your hopes up. Till we meet again.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

A Fork In The Road

2007-05-28T00:12:00.000+08:00

Got into some problems sia. Will be offline for a long while, if not blogging for 2 wks is short. Just like the fork stuck in the road, this one is really a road block.

In another context, I'm stuck with a few decisions again. And I'm not sure which path to take. Experience has told me to trust my heart and go where it tells me to. But this time round, my brains are telling me otherwise and they have a strong reason to do so.

As I always tell myself. Once you have a plan, stick to it. But ever since I started this sem, every plan I have thought of seems to have broken down. I'm still clinging on and salvaging a few while others have failed altogether. Well, just gotta brave the storm, even if it means destroying the whole city, as long as city halls stands.

WHAT'S ONCE SAFE, IS NOW IN PERIL

The One With Pics

2007-05-10T01:54:00.000+08:00

I was feeling like this a few days back when Liverpool went into the finals of the Champion League, facing the same opponents 2 years. I kinda felt it was like a form of redemption for me, since I missed the greatest moment in Liverpool history 2 yrs back. History has given me chance, and this time, nothing will stop me.

Of course, I don't forget Chelsea who aided us in every way.....

Oh I just can't wait for Athens.

Not forgetting the Man who made it all happen. Cool as a cucumber at the time when even I can't sit still.

His reason? "Oh, got people behind me mah, so dun wanna block them loh."
Oh come on........His head must be..."TMD, I did everything I could liao, even goal kena disallowed. This time it's up to them."

But oh how a week has changed. As always....

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Watch 1 After The Other

2007-05-09T23:59:00.000+08:00

Something to feast your eyes on. Been busy right after the exams. It's time to set some things right. For now, something to keep u guys company.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

A Dozen Days

2007-05-03T14:44:00.000+08:00

A dozen days, a dozen quotes. Hopefully...

"Evolution doesn't have a purpose. It does not have a goal. It simply is."

"Love many, trust few, do wrong to none."

"You gotta just pluck the balls off the tree."

"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."
- Pablo Picasso

"Every memory. Every emotion. Bury it."
- This came from a short film I saw on the bus and it was apparently done by a girl from TJ.

"Arwen: Why do you fear the past? ..... You are not bound to his fate."
"Aragorn: The same blood flows in my veins. The same weakness."
"Arwen: Your time will come. You will face the same evil, and you will defeat it."

"The earth from here is a grand oasis in the vastness of space." - Apollo 8

"Stick to the fight when you're hardest hit, it's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit."

"Stadium tickets............... $32
New stadium.................... $220m
Rafa Benitez......................Priceless
For everything else, there's George and Tom"
- From a Liverpool fan's flag.

Splash n Dash for the 2nd Leg

2007-04-29T04:12:00.000+08:00

Saturday night...

The soccer matches over...., blasting class95..., thunderstorm raging n howling outside..., hot instant noodles at my table..., going through friend's blogs....

Ah... taking a break from studies again...

It's gonna be a long night, so i'm eating again. Decided to start eating my stock of food on a more regular basis since I realise I'm running out of money and the money is actually in the form of food in my shelves.

The match earlier wasn't really important anymore, first time i didn't bother about Liverpool losing it. But heck it, my ecology notes are more important.

Eating noodles and reading blogs now. Kinda feels like a bedtime story eh? Hopefully I dun sleep after this. So decided to post as well.

Splash n Dash, the people in F1 use this for a quick pitstop to add just enough fuel for the last few laps. Just finished 2 papers with 2 more to go, the hardest part is over. Now is to cruise to victory and not falter. Went home after my 2 papers to "refuel" and settle a few stuffs. Basically stay at home for like less than 24 hours, but it kinda screwed my bio clock for the day but now it's ok liao. Just that I lost a day of studying. Shouldn't be a prob. Everything back on schedule, now to go ahead of it.

Was reading a friend's blog when he wrote something that I really have to agree with.

"Yup... I'm graduating!! Somehow, I feel a bit disappointed I couldn't do my Hons.. but then again... Life in NUS has gotten so stuffy and mundane and well... meaningless... in a way, I guess I'm not cut out to sit in a lab and do research... at least not here where the honours projects don't really interest me... Thinking back, there are a lot of things I gave up, or rather, should have done, but didn't... cos my priorities lay elsewhere... but I dun really regret those decisions... After all... everything's helped me put my path in perspective..."
"I was never really one to follow the crowd... in fact, come to think of it, I only wanted to do Hons cos most of my friends said they were doing, and of course, there's the money issue... Hons = extra money... lol.."
"But now... I find happiness in other things..."

In the beginning when I entered life sci, I was like just pass, get the degree then off to post grad medicine. Then things changed along the way. I fell in love with biology and saw my passion in it. I thought about doing Hons cos it was like the only path to further ur studies in S'pore. But it wasn't likely in my case. Then how to succeed? And just as he said, along the way, priorities laid elsewhere, and things changed my perspective. I still want to go the field of nature and biology, but I believe that there's more niches out there waiting for me to explore. It's just a matter of diving into the deep end of the pool. Enough of wading in the shallow end of it, it's time to take the float of and float myself.

I had a dream analyzed by a friend of mine, and it turned out positive cos it was like a nightmare for me. But it kinda ring true in my context. But oh well, it's just like reading a horoscope, don't take it for real and wait for the good things to happen, you gotta make those good things happen.

Okiez, the rain has past, my noodles all eaten up. Time to hit the books again.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

"The Girls I Have Dated"

2007-04-23T02:35:00.000+08:00

Something to keep you guys occupied.

"The Girls I Have Dated"
It's quite a pretty long list, so take your time. Crappy, but sometimes, I think it applies on certain levels.

I think when I start dating, I'll come back one day and think if any I've dated fitted those profiles. Hehe...

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

A Nightmare

2007-04-22T01:28:00.000+08:00

I don't know why, but i have only slept like 4 hours in the past 24 hours. But it doesn't amount to 20 hours of studying. I still don't feel sleepy. Maybe it's a sign. I should be studying rather than blogging. But then again, I've reached a point where reading anymore stuff just doesn't make any sense.

It's that point where you just feel like telling the examiners to just bring it on, and not care in the world what comes in the way. Like how 300 men stood against a million, you feel it doesn't mean anything anymore. To die in battle would be glorious. Then reality hits you in the face, the cap u see on the wall was your own doing. And dying again in glory would just make it worse. Time to start practicing the past year questions or hitting the forum. Time to compile your own notes and remember what was penned. The 300 didn't go into battle knowing they would die, they went into battle prepared to bring others with them to death. Oh well, I should be going into the exam hall prepared for anything, or at least spot some questions.

I think it's the point where there's too much stuff in my head and I just need to cool it off a little. Maybe it's the saturday feeling. Maybe it's the insomnia. Should bore myself to sleep with a chapter from my textbook.

What stopped my 4 hour sleep from being extended in the first place was actually a nightmare. I got quite freaked out that I couldn't get back to sleep. Well, I dreamt that it was late at night and the last buses were leaving. I took the wrong bus and ended up in a foreign place. The only way left was to take the cab back home. While lost in the foreign place, someone psycho-ed me to take the cab, but i knew i was short of money. In short, by the time i got into the cab with the person, i knew i was being ripped off. It was kinda like the experience i got when i was in shenzhen when cab drivers were offering you their services and you couldn't trust the prices they were quoting. At that point I just woke up. Man the scenario was scary.

Somehow, I think the dream was trying to tell me something. I should get a car. I should get more money. And maybe indirectly telling me to get a girl. Sheesh, maybe it's these thoughts that's been bothering me for a while. Kinda hits you when u realise that you're gonna graduate and face all these problems head on. But first, put these aside, gotta concentrate on the exams first.

For now, I'll call it a day and catch up on sleep. Another day of mugging beckons.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

To Mug Or Not To Mug

2007-04-20T03:19:00.000+08:00

I was taking a break from studying when I decided to pay a visit to all the blogs in my bookmarks. And boy was it a lot. And so it inspired me to write one as well.

I know I haven't been writing regularly, mainly just occupied with my other stuff. But sometimes, I wonder at the back of my head whether the words I write would one day come back n haunt me. But after reading a few of my friends blogs, I begin to realise it doesn't really matter. And come to think of it, I've been writing in such complex text that even my best friends can't decipher it. So maybe I should tone done abit, and maybe open up my feelings more. Which comes to my next part...

Reading week is almost over. I'm more or less have gone into a regular routine. Sleeping in the day, waking up for lunch n sleeping till dinner, before going the long stretch of night, and being distracted now n then. I've the momentum going, it's just not going fast enough. Alright, after this post, should try to finish my evolution notes.

As usual, I've been sorting out stuff here n there, trying to find the right mood and environment to study, and i think i have done it. I manage to get class95 streaming without any lag. It's been months since I heard love songs at night. And the feeling is just great to heard smooth, relaxing music at night. If not for this, I was actually thinking of bringing a radio to hall.

I guess all this while, maybe it was the music, the right music, that was missing in my life this sem. Cos there were times which I really felt lost and not sure what was wrong, and I was just wasting most of the time away. Of course along the way, I tried to sort stuff which I'm been trying to sort since god knows when. Even my itunes which has most of the songs from class95 didn't help. It was like not altogether there yet. So with the right music flowing through my earphones, I feel focus for the first time. No more distractions, just do it. The rest of the world will have to wait.

When I mean the rest of the world, it's the stuff waiting for me after the exams. As usual, there's isn't a good break for me after the exams. I wonder what I get myself into sometimes. The comms, the holiday commitments, planning the future, etc etc. There's also people to meet, which will have to wait.

As for people, as i read some of the blogs, i realise a few things. I haven't had a good talk to some of them for quite a while, I haven't been really going out and enjoying myself for quite a while. I've just been so self-contained this sem, it's not like me. Must be me thinking too much again. Or maybe it's the thing that's been bothering me for a long while.

I decided to do something when i was in HK, but till now, it's yet to be done. I still wonder if it's the right decision, as I didn't expect the situation to turn out this way. It's long story, but long story short, this decision affected some things, and some how, I feel like i'm paying for it without even getting it done yet. But for now, it'll have to wait. And the holidays will remain unpredictable.

As for what it is i can't say. For it is something close to me and me alone. The agonising thing is not being able to share the problem with someone. If you think having major problems is bad, no being able to share them is worse.

So for now, I acknowledge to be a loner for the time being. My friends whom i have lost contact for a while, it is not me trying to distance from you or the work keeping us away, but rather i was trying to find myself, to see where i stand, and now, to mug for the exams. You might wonder about the people i mix with now, but you'll soon realise it was something i had to do. To put it in another way, it was neccessary.

With a better frame of mind now. Maybe this blog will get more attention.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Dropping A Note

2007-04-18T22:41:00.000+08:00

Oh I seriously need something like this now.
Voodoo knife holder

Well, it's into the middle of reading week and I haven't read much. Just don't really have the momentum to study. As usual, I'm still doing everything else besides studying. Beginning to realise how much stuff I have to preoccupy myself for the whole sem. Sigh...

Study first, worry later. Must burn both noon and midnight oil liaoz.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

To Run To Stay In One Place

2007-04-11T05:07:00.000+08:00

It's been a long time. Way too long to be away...

Well, I've survived my 1 week assignment ordeal. Still in one piece. One more test and it's reading week. Time to hit the panic button.

A few changes will be on the way. Simple ones, nothing major. Dun be surprised.

Will be back.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Madness? It's Hell Week

2007-03-27T02:21:00.000+08:00

Let sum it up. Just sent a draft today for a presentation 2 wks away, Wed gotta hand a 700 word essay, Fri gotta hand in a expt report which took us 1 whole day to do and is only 5% and I already S/U it, Sat gotta hand in a 3000 term paper which I haven't touch on at all. And the mother load of it all, Monday, where I gotta hand in my eco lab report, my geog report and my evo project report. Oh not forgetting, I gotta make a senior farewell video this week, have photo shoots for the yearbook, arrange the workload for my subcomm members, canvass for my astro, do up my resume, and still be sane for a course next wk.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

March Madness

2007-03-18T23:58:00.000+08:00

Realise I've been so busy that I haven't been blogging for almost a month liaoz. Well, my msn nick said March Madness and it's really true to the bone. For starters, I'm stuck in hall almost every weekend (including this). And it's not over. The next week is Dinner and Dance and in between it all is lab reports, projects, tests down till the very last day of March. Before you know it, it'll hit April and then reading week and then wham, exams starts.

Can't talk much for now. Just wanna let u guys know I'm still alive, but drowning.

Back to lab reporting.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Time To Get Cracking

2007-02-27T23:31:00.000+08:00

I've been seriously been procrastinating tons of stuff. Add on the new year mid term break, I was on hoilday mood. My test on Fri n still haven't start studying. Been doing the usual rituals (doing everything else than studying, includes blogging), but suddenly, I'm running out of them. So most likely after this I should be able to start studying. And that's a day in advance, since I usually start the night before.

Anyways, after shooting a few emails, it's time to do follow up. I realised this sem my activities aren't about work sessions and meetings, but rather, sending emails and doing follow ups and spending a session to do real work. Is it the diff positions I've taken up such tht the working style has changed, or is it the way things are done nowadays? Hmm....

I've updated my photos at webshots. Added more Hong Kong Photos, there's still the months of Nov n Dec to go. Will upload in time to come.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Mid Term Break in CNY

2007-02-18T23:40:00.000+08:00

Mid-term Break in CNY. Discuss...
Seriously, I dun really know if it's good or bad. For one, I get to stay home for a solid week and collect ang baos. Then again, half the week's wasted one 3 public holidays when we could have 1 week holiday and 3 public holidays. Oh well, good chance for everyone to break n recharge i guess.

For me, it's a good chance to go home n sail the seas there, I feel like house arrest in hall sia. After the fine, it kinda took it's toll, but i've already found another niche in hall, it was a matter of time actually. It would then shift my workload back home to take on another workload in hall. Anyway, to put things in perspective, if Singapore is gonna have 2 IRs, I'm gonna create Pirate Bay. There won't be any casinos here where u gamble away ur money, but it would make ur money worth. More details soon. Plans are still sketchy.

Back to the actual CNY. The night before was always the reunion dinner. As usual, a formality to have dinner with my grandma. Prayed at the stroke of midnight to usher in the new year. Then it's off to sleep for the big day ahead.
First day, morning runs to the temples to pray. Then it's off to visit the other half of the family. Spent lunch over there and took a few photos of the baby cousins. The whole place perks up whenever u have a baby around. I'll upload the photos soon. They're super adorable sia..
Spent the later half of the afternoon back at home, nursing the dls. A few of Dad's friends came over. But didn't stay over for dinner. Talked quite a bit, the usual stuff. Kinda update each other what's going on the past year. After they left, then had dinner, then watch Harry Potter on ch5. Kinda enjoyed it still. Caught up with the rest of cable tv as well. ESPN had the NBA all star slam dunk competition n 3 pt shoot out. Miss those days with Michael Jordan around.
Then it's back to nursing the dls. Looks like the winds are picking up. Should be smooth sailing the next few days, if the weather holds up. Not like the freak rain this afternoon, really doused the mood for a moment.
So, with basically nothing to do at home. I guess it's the right time to start studying, then think about doing the rest of the chapalang stuff I've been planning.
Without further ado, i'd like to excuse myself to my study...

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

The Festive Season Beckons

2007-02-12T03:43:00.000+08:00

Things are coming fast n furious nowadays that I haven't got time to blog at all. With 5 modules and hall stuff coming left and right, I usually just sleep to wake up to the next day. Sleeping became kinda like a break between days, just that there isn't any fixed day any more. One day just leads into another. The term ' tomorrow' disappeared, it's just 'today'.
Oh well, that's life. Before you know it, the midterm break is here. Hopefully I can get back here on a regular basis. There's plans here, but there are other plans I'm attending to at the moment.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Quotes

2007-01-31T13:59:00.000+08:00

My post it notes are overcrowding. Some of which are ideas to blog about, but I'll keep it short n sweet this time round. Here's some quotes, which I think are quite nice.

'I don't want to set the world on fire. I just want to start a flame in ur heart....'

'If tears could build a stairway...and memories were a lane...I would walk right up to heaven...and bring you back again...'

I've just added a new link to my websites. It goes to Myspace website, where I turned it into a lyrics site. Basically songs which I heard that have nice lyrics, I'll put it there. Go check it out.

There something brewing around here...

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

For My Sunday Readers

2007-01-28T23:20:00.000+08:00

I know I have readers that come here to read my blog like the Sunday Times. They just read it once a week, but it's that once a week that sums up the week for them. Well, I'll try to update this place on Sat so that my Sun n Mon readers would have something to look forward to. But usually on Sat I would get carried away after a soccer match and may become one sided. So we'll see. It isn't coincidence that I also reflect on Sundays.

So.... where are we. The week is about to begin for me. A tough, but short one. But there's more than that. Short cos it's my 3 day week, which occurs on alternate weeks, but tough cos there more than school work to tend to. There datelines to meet and milestones waiting ahead. Well, I always like pushing things to the eleventh hour, so let's just say I have an hour more to finish my things.

However, I can't seem to find the inertia to start doing all of them. Like I'm missing something and waiting for something to happen. Yet at the same time, I keep reflecting what had happened. In short, I guess I'm stoning. Oh well, I read once one way to kill procrastination is to tell yourself that you'll do it for only 5mins. Before you know it, you broke tht inertia and you're on your way....so off I go now...

THE WORLD IS WAITING, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??

And So The Schedule Goes Like This

2007-01-24T02:22:00.000+08:00

It was a full day on Monday. 8am - 6pm. 3 lectures back to back, followed a 4 hour lab. Grab lunch when one of the lecture ends early, eat in the following one. The night before, gotta prepare the lab report to hand in. Then in between shuttling all the LTs, gotta find time to print the lab report and notes for the day because they never appear until like the weekend where the printers will be closed.

So, my first full Monday. When I got back for dinner in hall, I headed straight for the comm hall for dinner first before going up to my room. After checking email, and my downloads, I started stoning at the monitor. I thought, rest for 5 mins before going to bathe. Next thing I knew, I slept till midnite when my friend called me to ask if I was free. Of course I was, and then I did my stuff till like 4am then sleep again.

Today woke up for bfast before heading for 10am lesson. Got back with lunch before doing up some stuff, caught a movie then took a nap before the night activities began. Dinner as usual, then off for the games, which dragged till late. Had to update the website after that. Spent quite a while to try to change some things but to no avail. Then realise I had homework to settle. So here I am blogging before hitting the books. It's already 2.30, and I got a 8am lesson ahead. Seems like the days aren't as discrete as they are, they're more continuous nowadays.

Why is the question.
Excuses are all there is.
It's time to change the game,
when the score is still nil.
Halftime is looming,
A goal now would put hearts at rest.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

3rd Week of School

2007-01-23T04:03:00.000+08:00

I guess i won't have much time to say such things like 'going to school' soon. It's like my life's taking a turn and I'm so aware of it. Usually they just hit u in the face and you deal with it. But now I feel like time kinda slowed down and there a chance to think. Which comes back to how I seem to be thinking a lot lately. Somehow, after the whole SEP, I seem to be trained to think much faster now. So much so, I have time to stone and wait for others to take action. But then again, my actions have to be much faster to catch up with my thoughts. Basically, I have to stop sitting around and start doing things. For one, it's start studying. The tutorials are starting to begin, and the percentages are beginning to count. So the war begins.

The first week was still slack and settling some modules. The timetable was slowly to reveal itself and telling me this sem I might have a 4 day week. The 2nd week it told me that on alternate weeks, it's a 3 day week instead, with thur n fri free. So it seems that there's space to add more modules in to fill up the time. Or the time would end up for the hall in the end.

The food hunt has begun, with of course the trip to Blk 85 a must and done. There's still places to go, but gotta get my scheduling right. Still trying to adjust to the Singapore time estimation. I did it to perfection back then and also in HK, gotta get my groove back. Haiz...busy busy busy...

With the responsibilities coming in, it seems the weight of the world is bearing on me once more. I can still remember how weary I looked before I left hall and how happy I was when I returned. Now I'm in between. At least some things never change, although a lot did as my stay in hall grew longer and I begin to realise.

Oh well, I've said it's like going back to hell, and so far, it's just the first few levels.

As the world bears down on me,
there are secrets I've got to keep.
Responsibilities to uphold,
people to meet.
Much hasn't changed,
or so I thought.
The longer I stay,
the harder the battle is fought.
But harder I'll fight,
for I know how hard it'll be,
For what you want to get,
It is meant to be.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

I'm Back.... With A Vengeance.

2007-01-02T12:45:00.000+08:00

A new year, a new start. Plans are all in place. Time to take action.

People must be wondering where the hell I've been for the past few days. I knew ppl were trying to call and email, 2 of the things which I haven't got the past few days until yesterday. To cut things short, I was China after Christmas and then flew back to Singapore immediately after. I'll talk about this shortly. Still yet to upload the photos.

Anyway, I'll be linking some of my old posts which are still drafts and were things I wanted to say before coming back to Singapore. The links aren't working yet till I've finished writing them. So check back often.

1. To tie things up, the huge recap from Shanghai to New Year's Eve.->All Good Things Must Come To An End<-

2. The HK food blog. (this will take a while)

3. Thots in HK.

4. The crazy hunt that ~~nobody~~ some one tried. (Haiz....) ->The original post<- For this, I've actually typed some clues in black and put them at the end of my posts. It was suppose to lead you to the post which I've linked up now. Anyway, read it then you'll know. Then watch my 67 Potato Chips for more. Anyway, you can try this by highlighting after this, you can't see it until u highlight it.

5. (more to come)

As always, it's good to tie up the loose ends of last year before starting a new one.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.

PS: Oh yah, forgot about new year resolutions. But I guess some ppl know wat's on my mind.

05/01/07 update: I realise my links have the same colour. So from now on all links have a ->blah blah<- in between to let u know it's a link.

All Good Things Must Come To An End

2006-12-23T03:18:00.000+08:00

Well...

First off, updates on some upcoming movies on http://sqmdb.blogspot.com/. Check out trailers for Harry Potter & The Order of The Phoenix, Transformers, Spidey 3, The Simpsons Movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more.

Well, I manage to buy some time left for blog before I go radio silence until I return to S'pore. So without further ado. I summarise the events from Shanghai till now.

05/01/07 update - Turns out I didn't have the energy to finish this on time. So i'm doing it now. No photos as yet. They take a longer time. For now a day to day recap. (recap based on my photos)

Recap Shanghai. (30/09/07-03/10/07)
Well, Shanghai the best trip for me. In short, the first day I landed in the evening, met up with friend for dinner. Next day whole day F1, the next 2 days, tour Shanghai city area. Then back to school.

06/10/2006 Mid Autumn in HK
Immediately when I got back, it was into the Mid Autumn Fest mood. The parks here was decorated with huge lanterns. Quite a huge thing over here. Lanterns and mooncakes were selling everywhere. However mooncake varieties don't go as crazy as tht in S'pore.

07/10/2006 Cosplay & Fire Dragon
Stumbled upon my Uni on this weekend and found it was full of Cosply ppl. For a moment I thought I was in manga land. Tht evening we went down to Tin Hau mtr station nearby to catch the fire dragon, a tradition HKers have been doing for mid autumn fest. If you've seen dragon dance b4, this one's better. The dragon's made up lighted joss sticks. Photo fest here. My camera tried its best.

14/10/2006 Lam Kwai Fong
Kinda like my 2nd time here. This time round they're having this samba fest thingy. Whole place was like a carnival. Seriously, I'm gonna say this a few times, but really, HKers know how to enjoy themselves.

15/10/2006 Peak Hike
Joined my hall to hike to the Peak, or Victoria Peak. I was like one of the 2 guys there. So much about being active in hall and the hall's participation in this. Anyway, hiking is one aspect many ppl don't notice about HK. In fact, HK is full of hiking trails which rewards you with breath taking scenary.

21/10/2006 - 22/10/2006 Astro Wild Camp
Joined the one and only astro activity in HK. It was a outdoor camp over night at a campsite. We had to set up our own tents, cook our food and caught the Orionids that night. Lovely, just lovely. Not much light pollution, and the campsite had no lights. Just had to share the campsite with some wild cows though.

26/10/2006 Dinner with Joe
Had dinner with one of the buddies in CityU. Brought me to a wonton noodle stall in Wan Chai. Come to think of it, it's actually not bad. Will mention more in my food blog.

27/10/2006 Ocean Park Halloween
They call it Halloween Bash. The park was packed with crowds, but the haunted houses were really good and so were the whole atmosphere and the ghosts and ghouls. Really had a good scare and a good time tht night. Worth a visit definitely.

28/10/2006 Dessert Durian
The fateful day I met my durian dessert. It was love at first sight. Tried to bring her back but it was fate that we must part. More in the food blog.

29/10/2006 Lam Kwai Fong Halloween
Went down to Lam Kwai Fong to check out how was halloween. Ppl really dress for the occassion and everyone enjoyed themselves. Don't really need to drink or smoke to enjoy Lam Kwai Fong it turns out.

01/11/2006 Temple Street
Took a stroll down temple street myself to check out wat's there or if anything's change since I came last year. Checked out some stuff I wanted to buy but in the end, I got no space to bring back. Another time I shall return.

03/11/2006 City U Banquet
It's like a Dinner and Dance, but a slightly less formal outdoor dinner for the entire Uni. Exchange students had it for free. 11 course (if i remember correctly) dinner with a few performances and games. It's that time where you just wanna take photos with everyone. Memorable night.

04/11/2006 Fanling & Tai Po Market
Explored the New Territories today. Went to the wishing tree. Quite easy to find. Then went to Tai Po and found a place with gd "Wo Tie" and "Tau Huey". A must go if you like those.

05/11/2006 Tseun Wan
Today's Tseun Wan, almost the edge of the west of HK. Short trip. Had no time to go Yuen Long, turns out didn't go at all in the end. But went last yr lah, unless you're on a heritage trail, it's a place to drop by.

07/11/2006 Level flooding
Kinda funny when it happened. Won't talk much since I mentioned it liao. A few days later an apology note was put up.

12/11/2006 Castle Peak Hospital
It's their woodbridge. And they had an open house, so drop by since I had nothing better to do. The hospital was better and look better than my hall lah. Anyway, the open house was like to educate the public about issues concerning mental patients and to inform them of what available for them.

15/11/2006 HK Space Museum
It's free on Weds, so went down to see. It's a quick astro revision for me really. I mean, I had to memorise all that at one point, so seriously, nothing special for me. Oh went to see the Imax, but I think S'pore still better.

16/11/2006 Bio Lab Embryo
Had to dice up a 9 day old chicken embryo today. Must have been the most inhuman thing I did in the field of life science. But for the sake of science, do what you must.

17/11/2006 Snake Guts
Tried the snake meat soup today. You could see live snakes at the stall outside. Suppose to have erm benefits for you. Only thing I know is that it gives a nice warm feeling after eating it. Good when the weather gets cold.

Spent the next few days bumming around settling the Korea Trip, taking photos of the sch n ppl cos it was going to be the last lesson and all.

25/11/2006 Sai Kung
Went to Saikung to try the seafood. It's really what you see in those HK tourist ads. Pick you seafood and they'll cook it for you. Delicious but ex. Eat once will do. The whole town was quite laid back also. Nice place to relax. GC says it's a couple's place, esp the pier and jetty. Have to agree on that.

26/11/2006 Central and Sheung Wan
Went to Yung Kee to try the famous duck meat. Then walked to Sheung Wan and explore the sights there. Most attractions were for antiques & collectors, so we kinda skipped them. Then we took the tram bus. Super cheap lah, 2HKD only.

27/11/2006 Jap Sushi Buffet
Imagine all the salmon u can eat for a flat rate. This is it. Not really cheap, not ex either for a jap buffet. Just wack. Hiding somewhere in Kowloon City, only accessible by bus. Regular customers will know this place. Not found on maps.

28/11/2006 - 03/12/2006 Korea
5 day tour of Korea. Mainly in Seoul and the eastern coast. When to ski, which I didn't cos i was sick, then went spa n hot spring. Really nice place to go again. A gd time would be autumn, not late autumn which I went in. Seoul was 0 deg.

08/12/2006 Hike to Ham Tin
The hike was tiring, but just enough to reward you with a super nice beach. This is like the eastern edge of HK. By now, I've almost travelled all 4 corners of HK. The pace to explore HK also picks up from here on.

09/12/2006 Timsum at Maxim & Shek O
Had morning timsum with the old folks. Then off to another beach, Shek O. Another corner of HK. Quite a nice beach to go to. What more can u say about them, HK has it all.

10/12/2006 Wetland Park
Wetland Park is like our Sungei Buloh, but more artificial lah. And it packs the crowds as well. Guess HKers really care about their environment. Another place to educate the public on conservation and appreciate the wildlife that visits HK.

11/12/2006 Hotpot at UST
Had our own hotpot. Bought our own food and had our slow dinner. Wanted to do a BBQ a week later but found out we ran outta of time and had to scrap it.

12/12/2006 Flower Market
Met up with a friend for timsum and then went to the flower market. The whole street solds all types of flowers and plants. And they were super cheap lah. Chase gals here with flowers won't burn a hole in ur pocket as compared to S'pore.

13/12/2006 Celebrity at Mongkok
Got caught in the rain today at Mongkok. Kinda a first that it happened, to be in Mongkok when it rains, heavily. Everything stops. But after that we caught a celebrity doing a scene in the middle of the street. It gathered a huge crowd, had no idea who it was until a few days later.

14/12/2006 The View from Hall 7
The rain cleared the pollution somewhat and I had a nice shot of the view from my hall rooftop. Rarely you get to see HK so clear.

15/12/2006 Overnight @ Library, Dinner @ Causeway Bay
The exams are upon me, but ok lah. Study enough to S/U. Tried overnight at the library, which was opened 24hours. Quite productive lah. Even I don't do this in S'pore. Maybe I'll do so when I'm back mugging for the next exams. Exams were ok, at least I know I can pass. Then it's off for dinner at Causeway Bay. Tried like 9 types of tea.

16/12/2006 Sunrise at Peak, Saikung
We tried to grab late night supper but to no avail. Then we headed to the Peak to watch sunrise but also that didn't work out. It was too cloudy. Well, just one of those bad days. All of us took time out to catch on sleep.

17/12/2006 Gundam Exhibition
It was kinda my free day today, as in the others had stuff and so we didn't meet up. So I took the time to go to the gundam exhibition. Really cool. These ppl are hardcore man. Wished I had that type of passion, but my hands are already full.

18/12/2006 Dinner @ Causeway Bay
Finally went to the restaurant @ Causeway Bay we've been eyeing for a while. It's so crowded that this was our 3rd try going. 1st time we didn't book and went, and had to wait for like an hour, so we left. 2nd time round we called too late and the time they had for us was like almost 9pm. So finally 3rd time round, we stepped into the restaurant for the first time. The food spoke for itself. After dinner, we walked to Times Square, just in time to catch some celebrities. And they were the big ones. Guess my checklist in HK is almost complete.

19/12/2006 Viet Restaurant
Met up with my Dad's friends who had come over for business. Asked my Dad to bring some warm clothing n money through them. They're quite friendly, and we went to this Viet restaurant in Jordan. The food was actually not bad, and reminded me of S'pore food, and how close I am to tasting it in a few weeks time. Met up with Chingman later after that, walked a bit of Mongkok and met another celebrity. This time I think it was a Korean celeb, but dunno who it was. Tried to take a shot, but really no mood to shoot today.

20/12/2006 Happy Valley
Went to watch horse racing today. It was a weekday night race. Really fun and exciting. Now I know why so many ppl can get addicted to the game. But we played small for the fun of it only lah.

21/12/2006 Macau
Spent the day in Macau. It's like a suburban compared to HK. The sides of the road are all landscaped and the casinos were glittering with gold glass panels. Really can see it's richer than HK. Went to the usual places, it's a really small place. Grabbed the boat back, but had to settle with the more ex one.

22/12/2006 Serenade Tim Sum
The next few days was bring my friends around HK. Today, went to Serenade Restaurant. The best tim sum with a splendid view. Standard has maintained since I came here last year. At night, we went to the Jap rest buffet for one last time.

24/12/2006 Diamond Hill Tim Sum, Countdown @ Central LKF
Went Diamond Hill for Tim Sum around noon. As we had like 9 ppl, we ordered like crazy. The dishes and trays could mimic the HK skyline. For dinner, went to IFC to grab a bite b4 heading to LKF. It was packed like hell. In fact, it was like the whole HK had squeezed into Tsim Sha Shui and Central. In chinese they called it 'people mountain people sea'. I realise now where this phrase came from. And so we counted down in LKF, in the heart of it all. The crowd was nice and added to the whole atmosphere, but it was a tad too many ppl.

25/12/2006 Shenzhen
I couldn't have imagined this, but I spent Christmas Day in Shenzhen. Oh well, the place is really messy, and it sums it up. If S'pore has a JB next door, HK has a Shenzhen. And so begins my China trip. I'll write more on that in another entry.

26/12/2006 - 30/12/2006 Eastern China
Started off from Shenzhen, to Hangzhou, then went to Wuzhen, a 'water village', then 2 days in Shanghai, took a sleeper train to Nanjing, then it's back to Shenzhen for a nice massage.

31/12/2006 The Mad Rush Home
Took a train back to HK. Took about 2 hours to pack my stuff n check out my hostel. Then it's off to Central to check in my stuff. The crowds were starting to come in for the New Year's Eve party but I took a gamble to grab my durian pancake n donuts. Only one went through customs in the end. The flight back was nice, especially having Haagan Daz ice cream for dessert. Landed some where around midnight and then it was the slow ride back home.

That's about a quick summary of the last days in HK. Pics will come soon.

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Time To Kill....?

2006-12-20T14:17:00.000+08:00

A few mintues to kill, 5 to be exact.

In the CSC in school. The com labs basically. Gosh, the blogger interface is in chinese. But still ok lah. Anyway, no headway in the mystery eh? Will let u guys in soon. Busy with the whole china trip thing.

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Digging Up The Past

2006-12-18T00:02:00.000+08:00

I was trying to backup this old blog of mine. Realised I started this just before I went into NUS. I was clearing my blogger account cos they're asking me to switch over their new thing which has a google account. So after backing up here n there and battling a bad connection in hall, here I am.

Well, found a few interesting things...
1. When the blog page loads, there actually a 1mb limit, or a 999 post limit. I've only a like 300+ posts, so I'm still safe within the zone. So in theory, if I set my page settings in Blogger to show the last 999 posts, you'll be able to see my very first post. And tht 1st post was on 7 Jul, 2004. Wow, it's been 2 years++!

2. In fact, I've been blogging way before that. Just that I started this blog on that date. I had backup my older blog before and there was once I tried to access it I thought the website had shut down. But today, I realised it was still lingering around. Here's the link. Will link it up in my side panel. Those were the days in the army, and boy I sure had lots to talk about. For those who knew me then, I might have talked about u. For those who don't, it's a good read to find out more about me.

(Damn the connection died again.)
3. If you're still around and have yet to wander away to the other blog, there's another mystery starting. Or rather a prophecy is unvealing itself. To put it bluntly so everyone doesn't sractch their heads..... I made a promise back then which everyone shrugged off. I was confident it wouldn't happen, which was why I posted it up. Fast forward to present day.... The prophecy is unvealing itself.
The whole point is to figure out what promise I had made. It'll benefit both you and me at the end of the day. The prophecy will only come full circle when I return to S'pore. So dun worry, this will last for 3 weeks max. If you can find this promise in my entries, tag it up for the world to see!!

You'll need to help each other out. As in you the reader, will need each other's knowledge to unlock the clues. So use the tag to discuss. I'll tag to keep you guys on track.

Here's a round up of the clues to start. (To facilitate you guys) They will bring you to the next step.
1. "At last we'll reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last we will have revenge."
2. The Hunt Begins

Wondering where clue 2 came from? It's in the blog. It can see you but u can't see it. Those who's been on my website or lab should know what I'm talking about. So help the rest, cos when you find where the clue 2 is, you should be on your way to the next step.

Ok, I think I said enough and clearly enough. Let's see how it goes....

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Your Karma Ran Over My Dogma

2006-12-17T01:49:00.000+08:00

This is kinda weird and interesting.
Your karma ran over my dogma.

Saw this at one of my regular blogs I visit. And it's just in time to talk about this topic. This article should start things off. It talks about which astrological sign has the most traffic accidents.

Which brings me back to the first link. I agree to what he says. U can read more about it in another entry of his here.

So my point is..... Always believe in this stuff with a pinch of salt. Sometimes the salt comes in a tablespoon full. In this case, I can always put 2 irrelevant stuff together and say they're related.

On another note, I'd like to add that I study astronomy, not astrology. I alway get asked this question, and some people think I can tell ur future by looking at the stars. I can tell you what stars you are looking at, not someone's future. What I see in the sky is the same thing that you see, just that with a bit of imagination, you'll realise how fascinating the stars add up to be like.

I know someone who kinda believes in this. Not really in telling the future, but in terms of personality. In this case, I dun really believe in it, although most of the time it's really true. But if you think about it, I think it's just generalisation. And usually when someone says something about it, it's natural for ppl to try to find instances that agrees to what is said. It's a psychological thing i guess.

This can go on forever... So i'll leave it up to you to think about it.

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THE HUNT BEGINS

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

2006-12-14T19:59:00.000+08:00

Not much time now. This phrase rings true in many aspects. Just 2 hrs away to my next paper actually, so I'll make this short.

The Champions League draw. Yupz, as I write this, we'll know who Liverpool draws with in the next round CL in a few hours time. It's that waiting for something to happen feeling that I have, not only for this but for a few other things bugging my mind.

The round up of the rest of the past few days. About 2 days back, I had a sudden feeling my luck has left me. Seriously, things weren't going that well for me. And the most unlucky things happened. They were like signs to me.
This like not getting the tour package, getting paint on my jacket, basically getting 'no' answers everywhere.
But at the same time, I had that feeling that I had not done something that might have triggered this. So I came to a conclusion that I had to call home, which I haven't done so for a while. So I did, and things turned.
Everything's fine back home, and got news that reinforcements are coming. Pray it does come. Remember the google ads thing. There's been improvements, more on that when I return s'pore. Then I really went into study mode. Stayed overnight at the library to study finish my mechanics. It's a first for me, and a cool experience, but once is enough. Screws your bio clock upside down. Then it was also right timing that my BK burger came, and I kept it for breakfast. Went to microwave it in my canteen and I was in cloud 9. It's like the Organics ad. It was like a drug you thought u quit but one taste of it again you're hooked.
So things are turning around, well it was just that things took a detour to put it better. More to come.

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The Second Renaissance

2006-12-14T19:38:00.000+08:00

Since we're in the line of the matrix theme, here's another clip from the animatrix. For fans, another classic. For the confused souls, this was how the matrix came about. Enjoy...

The Second Renaissance Part 1

The Second Renaissance Part 2

'THERE IS NO SPOON'

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Final Flight Of The Osiris

2006-12-13T14:45:00.000+08:00

For those who don't know what my nick is talking about. This is the show. A classic among matrix fans.

The One About Rag

2006-12-12T22:28:00.000+08:00

It's been a long time, but one which I have never talked about in here till now. Because I wanted to put it as a standalone entry and to relieve the emotions tht went thru me tht fateful day.

How It All Started
Well, I was quite reluctant to join rag at first, cos after swoc i was quite tired of spending my hols in hall again. But i had mentioned before that i wanted to do rag after i'm done with swoc. The other reason was tht i knew what was going to happen, and one man's effort alone wasn't enough to change anything. But in my friends, I saw tht i wasn't alone, and together there might be a chance to change things. It was them that I had joined rag, not for hall. I had consulted a lot of ppl b4 making this decision, which to many wasn't a big deal, but I felt it was. So i took the dive.

I knew what I was in for, what i had to do and what needs to be done. Not the technical details from rag but the side of things that a committee needs. This was the least i could do for someone who has the same amount of experience as my juniors.

Like what someone said before, in rag it's where u experience all the emotions in tht period of time. It's quite true actually. The feelings u get in rag are something u can never feel anywhere else. The same applies to swoc actually, but in swoc, you come out a wiser person.

All in all, I felt my hall life came full circle after rag, and that i could leave hall without any regrets about the things i didn't do.

It's been almost a sem since rag, but i can still feel how it was like back then. But what bugged me the most when i was thinking about how to write this was the thanks I had to give to ppl, which I didn't have the chance to tell them b4 i left for HK. And it stuck in the back of my head for quite a while. Until now, when the time is right to put it into words.

Well, I'd to thank everyone for the effort that they had put in. There might be differences sometimes, but no heart feelings and every one was trying to do their job. Even though we didn't win anything physically, the one true thing we won which other halls can't achieve is the hearts of the Shearites. We showed them how rag can be and what it can be like. That to me is a victory won.

The one true person I'd like to thank was the one who asked me to join rag. This person was persistant and had it not been for this person, i wouldn't have experience the rag experience. So, i'd like to thank you. I'd also like to tell you that you have not failed in rag, even though u might think so, because there's one person whom u have convinced that rag was worthwhile. I had faith in you all tht time, but along the way, you lost tht faith and started to wander. On that very day, so see the tear run down your cheeks made me sad. For it wasn't tears of joy i saw but of disappointment and worthlessness. I had forgotten to take a pic with you b4 the day started, only to regret it hours later. I tried to reach out a hand to you but u refused, and I knew it was all i can do then. Do not lose faith, but come out stronger and wiser than b4. It was you that I had the chance to be in rag.

Sheesh, words are failing me again. But i guess you get the drift.
So, that was how rag is for me. Kinda. Here's a parting shot.

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Downtime

2006-12-12T12:06:00.000+08:00

I might (I said I might) not be blogging for a while. For one good reason came along and I'm gonna use it, although I would love to blog to tie up loose ends.

My internet connection in my rooms seems to be cocking up every night recently, connecting then disconnecting often. They must have found out the illegal stuff I've been doing. It's only working in the afternoons, which today is a rare thing I'm in my room in the afternoon. I should be out and about HK by this time. And also, as always, I'm rushing for time for all sorts of stuff. So I'll try to squeeze some time for this old blog of mine if can afford. Oh and of course 67 Potato Chips should be on hold too, so hang on guys. Dun think exchange all play hor, S/U must also work for it. I know I had to wreck my brains for a period. More on tht soon.

For now, this blog should experience it's first official downtime.

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For The Time Being

2006-12-06T00:34:00.000+08:00

Heyz,
I just got back from Korea as most of you know. Will update on that soon. For now this week, I swamped with tests, projects, make-up tests and whatever-bullshit-i-got-myself-into stuff. So like i said, really gotta pull thru this period. After this, it's 2 courses down.

For now here's something to keep u all occupied for the whole week. Typed this in my other blog, so sharing it with you guys too since it's a common topic which I have been wanting to talk about. People I meet in HK. I should be doing one on the food soon, which hopefully will be more comprehensive than this.

As they say, pictures do the talking easily. Here's some of ppl I meet in HK. My mum would complain that I don't take photos of myself enough and always just take scenary. Well, she's right in a way cos it took me almost half a sem to start taking photos of ppl.
So here goes.

The 7th day in HK, I had to go Shenzhen to re-enter as a student using my student visa. So I went with my roommate, seen here on the right with most of his face outta the pic. The rest are his China friends, all from diff parts of China. My roommate's from Xi An, and he always claims there's nothing there. (but there's Qin Shi Huang huge huge grave)

This photo was at a restaurant near my Uni a few weeks later. I went out for dinner with the SMU exchange students, some locals and Korean exchange students. Tried to mix with them, but just couldn't click. Turned out that this was the one and only meeting I had with them. Now we just go on a 'Hi' basis. But it reinforced why I wanted to learn Korean over here. Go guess.

A few weeks later, went to visit the giant Buddha. One of the spots I missed in my previous trips here. The gal on next to me is also from NUS life science, but she's studing in HKUST. Knew her before this cos we had a common friend. So we took this photo to send to her, and we tried to make her initials, YY.

A few weeks later again, I went for one of the rare hall organised activities. We hike to the Peak. Turned out that only the selected few were interested. The ang moh is also an exchange student from US. The rest were all from China, some undergrads, some postgrads. It was an easy hike, at the same time, got to go to the Peak. Found Burger King there, was like going heaven. Will make the pilgrimage again. So BK deprived over here. (good for rehab, hehe)

So, I had to join the Astro Society here. And they had monthly events. For the month of Oct, they had what they call Wild Camp. It was just an overnight camp literally. This was our gruops. So we bought and cooked our food (everything covered by the society), pitched our own tent and all of us slept in the same tent. Yah, you heard me right. Anyway, that night was the peak of the Orionids meteor shower, so we caught shooting stars and I shared my knowledge of astro while they teach me in Cantonese n Chinese.

Halloween came round the corner and celebrations were everywhere. This photo was taken at Ocean Park. They had converted the whole theme park into a halloween theme and had haunted houses. I went with my friends (2 of them left of the pic) and her HKUST friends (3 of them between me and zombie). The one of the extreme left is the other exchange student from NUS in City U. Didn't know there was another NUS student in City U until days before I left Singapore. Second from the left is also from NUS, but exchange to HKUST. I knew her cos we stayed in the same block in Sheares Hall. As you can see, HK really takes Halloween seriously.

The festivities weren't over. Days before the actual day, I went to Lam Kwai Fong with these gals and a few guys who came later to soak in the atmosphere of Halloween. The streets had deco and lights, the bars n pubs all decorated with ghostly stuff and ppl dressed up and paraded the streets. Even the kids were doing it. The gal on the left is the buddy for the other NUS student in CityU. She had jio-ed me to go for this, so I went to check it out. The one on the right is her friend.

So, back to school. This is my Korean class. That day, we had the chance to dress up in the traditional costume and took photos. Even our teacher had her own costume. She second to the left of me in the pic. Ah...language courses are always so fun.

At the City U banquet (it's kinda like a DnD, but a more relaxed open air atmosphere), met my classmates who also went. It's their final year, so going for it was kinda special. I went for free, courtesy of the student exchange office. I must say, between me are two extremes. The one on the right attends almost all classes while the one on the left doesn't, even for labs sometimes. Heard she's a heavy sleeper. Will confront her with that one day.

That's all for now. I know that everyone always asks me how are the gals like over here. Well, you can judge it for yourself.

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Hell Freezes Over

2006-12-04T12:06:00.000+08:00

If you think hell was gonna be hot and crazy, going through hell here adds the element of frost. Kinda ironic to say the heat is on here. Anyway, won't be around for a while. Remember the shit i was in? I just added 9 inch nails to my coffin, now gotta take each one out one by one. So pray i get outta of the hell hole in one piece.

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News Flash!!

2006-11-17T22:33:00.000+08:00

Let's see... time to pay some attention to this blog of mine.

Well, let's start off with the week.

Monday, organised a BBQ for my roomate, buddy and friends to say thanks for the super kind hospitality I got in HK, without them, I think I wouldn't have survived. Of course, I didn't do it alone, Chingman also invited her friends and buddies. Gaik Chin couldn't make in the end cos she just got back from another outta HK trip. Photos coming soon.

The rest of week went on as normal. Normal procrastination of lab reports and homework. Met up with Liling to settle our Korea trip. I'll talk about this later, cos if I'm not wrong I haven't mention this until now.

By Friday, I've skipped more classes this week than all the semester combined. Yeah I'm serious. This week, I've skipped a total of 5 periods of classes, that's about 5 hours, although each period is 50mins. Before this, I only skipped one, and missed 5 cos i was in Shanghai. So yeah, this week was really sinful.

So, one week over, a month and a few weeks left. I've been talking about back tracking my blog so often the past few days but haven't really got about doing it. Then I realise I've said this before, and the results aren't promising.

But for now, I gotta interrupt this program to bring something very interesting. Which brings me to title of today's post.

First, the pics to attract ur attention. (Works every time)

It was a Tuesday night, 7th Nov 2006. Chingman had come over to iron her dress for her High Table Dinner. After she was done, she had left something at the laundry room and went up to take it. But as she went to the lift lobby, she noticed water seeping through the fire escape door from the neighbouring hall and into out lift lobby and floor. Quote, 'It looked like the scene from Dark Water. It had a foul smell and you could see dust balls which looked like hair.' By now the fire alarm had sounded and ppl were wondering if it really was a fire or not.

So the water creeped. I couldn't save the common room but managed to stop the water from entering our corridoor but it went into the first two rooms. My floormates in those rooms fortunately were around and they help stop the water. So, since when did the floor looked so shiny(1st pic).

It turns out that one guy from the other hall had hung his clothes on the water sprinkler and his roommate had triggered it off, causing the flooding. U must have imagined that all his stuff were soaked to the core. It also triggered the fire alarm, which I thought was another drill. The security guard came up first, saw the situation and got down to work first while the reinforcements ( the cleaning aunties) came later. As you can see, the rest of the floor was affected and it really took a while to clean up the mess. Some of the water was swept to the stairwell while the rest was vacuumed up literally, the mops just wasn't enough. The water was about a 1 or 2 cm high. Note the huge vacuum cleaner in the pic. Notice the water level in the container, it was half full! That was how much water there was. At the end of it, more guards came to check out the situation. A few days later, the guys put up an apology note.

Next off, the Leonids meteor shower.

It's always the hot topic that ppl ask me and it's great to share each other's experiences. But seriously, the Straits Times have no idea what they talk about when it comes to Astro. That's why there's always this misconception that ppl will see a shower, when you just get a drizzle. Then again, this misinformation is always a good starting point to educate ppl about meteor showers. I was laughing when ppl rushed n packed the beaches in sentosa hoping to catch what the papers predicted 100s of meteors per hour back then. But it's this way that ppl realise what they do not know and how much there is to know.

I'll explain meteor showers with the help of this article here.

"The Leonids are bits of debris left behind by repeated passages through the inner solar system of the comet Tempel-Tuttle. Each November, Earth crosses various trails of debris, which have spread out over centuries and millennia. Dense debris trails have caused incredible meteor storms in years, past, notably 1998 through 2002." So as Earth enters the trail of debris, the debris gets attracted the Earth's gravity and enter our atmosphere. These debris are very small and burn up high in the atmosphere, hence giving us shooting stars. The bigger the debris, the brighter they burn up. The big ones might burn up so brightly, they call them fireballs. Fireballs usually leave a trail which lingers a few seconds longer than the shooting star.

"The Leonids are so-named because they appear to emanate from Leo. The meteors can race across the sky in any direction, but trace each one back and it'll point to Leo."

"The Leonids are actually underway already, ramping up gradually to the peak. The event continues for several days after the peak. So any morning during this time could offer up a handful of meteors each hour. Other shooting stars from other sources typically grace the sky at low rates, too." The peak occurs when we're sort of in the thick of the debris trail. There are other meteor showers through out the year. The brighter and more frequent ones are namely, the leonids, geminids, persids and aquarids.

"No special equipment is needed. Telescopes and binoculars are of no use. A lounge chair or blanket and warm clothes are all you need." More here.

So those fortunate enough, this weekend is a good time to go meteor watching.

Now for local news....
I was trying to find the video on the 7% GST hike on CNA, and ended watching more local news. Here... are my comments

Singapore Motorshow opens to public at Suntec Singapore
Did u know they import models from China? How come China? I was hoping to hear Japan or Korea before the sentence ended loh. How about Singapore? Sighz....the things ppl do...

UK sandwich retailer to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Singapore
U must watch this. I like the reporter, not in tht sense, but the way the clip was done. She talk talk until she mention the competition (in general) the retailer was facing, then the camera shifted and guess wat's behind her? A Subway stall! Truely sublime...

GST to be raised to 7%: PM Lee
I had to watch this. Sianz when I heard this. Go back S'pore and I'm slapped with 7% GST. Here no GST one loh. And his reasons: to help the lower income ppl the gov will need more spending, so we big spenders gotta chip in. Then to help them they got this offset package. My plan is this, once i earn big big, I'll go jobless and enjoy the offset package myself. (just a crazy idea) Oh well, as usual, no chance for public to kao peh. Over in HK, wanna have GST, everybody talk about it liao, the gov even persuade the public to voice their opinion. Where got in Singapore?

New Chinese language curriculum to be implemented at Primary 1 & 2
I always say this time and time again. We (our generation) and our children are guinea pigs to the Singapore education system. After I realise how often they revise the system, I began to think whether my education was really education or if I was in some big experiment that results are only starting to show. Think about it...

Lastly, Bush was all over Singapore the past few days. Got a few friends who had a glimpse of him. One had a funny shot of him too. Fortunately for him, I was in HK. If not, I would have tested the sytem myself. Guess it's preordained.

I've always gotten feedback personally from friends that say that I don't elaborate enough. Well, if you dun understand or want to know more, just tag it and i'll reply to it. Always healthy to have 2 way communication. You can ask me about it personally, but I'll forget to post it later. So just leave a tag and I'll do something about it.

That's all for now.

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