Hopes & Dreams Once More

My last BTPTC e-mail out

2011-05-24T23:03:00.002+08:00

24th May 2011

Could not help it but just wanna put this to a memory disk to remind me of the wonderful memories I had and to some ex-colleagues who did not get to see my message to them.

The below message is a final e-mail sent out from my ex-company desktop on 29th April 2011, before 12 noon.

For my ex-colleagues whom I regards as friends now......

"To all my friends at BTPTC,

29th April 2011 mark my last day in BTPTC and I will like to say Thanks and GoodBye.

Since 12th April 2007 where I put my first step into this family, it was a huge leap away from my naive schooling days. It is here, I learnt the way to working life, the important of surviving and how great companionship could keep one motivated to strive on.

Companionship - is the life jacket for Antz to swim n this giantic ocean (BTPTC).Some, probably it's the tough times (knocking door to door or hunting forms during public holidays) we been through, that created the conversations we shared.
Some, whom we barely speak 10 sentences per week, but there's surely topics when we halted by the pantry for a short chat.
Some, who gave me a helping hand to push me higher and guide me through the time where dark cloud blurred me.
While the rest, a simple 'Good Morning' with a smile, did enough to brighten up the start of my day.

Fortunate - is to have you all as my co-workers for the past 4 good years here. Wont forget the laughters we shared during recreational events (Retreat @ Sentosa and D&Ds) and the sweat we dripped during company's missions.

Thank you for all for the companion and the wonderful memories I had here. I sincerely apologize if my words or actions had ever offended you in any way.

I hope the seeds that you had planted with your hard work and time put in, will bloom into a great rewarding havest that you have hope for!

And now, it's really Goodbye and hope we stay in contact (via FB). Take care! = )

Warmest regards, Antz Hong"

The past and fresh

2011-05-24T22:38:00.002+08:00

24th May 2011

Started afresh since 4th May 2011 when fresh oxygen circulates through my lungs. Exhaling the old, problematic TPY estate which I had held in my two bare hands for the past 4 years and 1 month. Old and problematic as it is, but filled with a mixture of good and bad memories and most importantly, customers whom I had served.

Poor families who are truly in need of whatever assistance we abled person can lend a hand. An example which make me keep thanking where I live & how healthy and fortunate I am. I visited an unit (I've forgotten the exact unit or block) belongs to an old man who couldn't walk with ease and see as near or far like I could. Placing my first step on the floor it felt surprisingly chilling. Reason being it is plain concrete finish with weathered surface like the wrinkles on his face. He doesn't have the financial support from kins. Keeping her stomach filled solely on social welfare. Even as my feets were wrapped with sport socks, I still walked with some mental restriction where even tip-toe won't help.

I looked at him with enormous sense of pity which almost hit my tears 'button'. I asked if he need any financial assistance, which I could lend a hand. He rejected me politely and said that he is been assisted by social welfare.

Few weeks later, I met him again that the void deck. Walking face to face, however he does not recognize me this time. Probably memory is failing him. I looked his back view, as he staggered his steps. Nothing much I could offer, except my silent wishes for him.

Now, at where I am. Thankfully, I wasn't just thrown into the deep ocean with a life-jacket. I was slowly guided from 1.2m towards 2m mark, in the swimming pool, before I was release into the ocean. Second thanks is that I not going to handle much residents feedback, or rather, our frontline defence (Call centre) is much more organized and not that pushy as compared to my ex-company.

And due to my job scope, I would not be handling those cases (like the one I have mentioned earlier on) where I do put too much emotion in. Probably I gave things too much thought, and tried doing things that are not within my ability, that causes me to really pause long enough for matters to explode. I not saying I am a saint, just that I felt those pity ones really deserve much much better.

Disregard what I had experienced or experiencing, I shall edge forward slowly and gently on this foreign and unknown path ahead. Wish me all the best.

Writing this entry on 3 separate days with different moods and thoughts really mess up the sequence. Guess I gotta stop here, while I plan for another entry to be drafted within that moment......

Treatment

2011-02-08T00:18:00.004+08:00

24 Mar 2011

Continue with my last entry, the therapy I had was truly some truth discovering experience.

Diagnose with a bloated stomach, I was told that it was due to bad vibes that I've locked them down in there. I was asked if there's any bad feelings or thoughts within me, that I hasn't set them free and find a solution to it.

When the therapist found out that the left side of my stomach was actually higher than the right side (I, myself could really feel with my hands that it is truly higher on the left!), she questioned if the problem that haunt me got to do to "females"?

*As female related problem will affect the left side of body, which is what the therapist claimed. I chose to believe.

True as her diagnose. Probably something which I have been undergoing, since the day I stated my wish to head back to where I feel I belong. During those days, dark arrows shot from mystery, were aimed towards me and I swallowed them down and kept it within me.

Never did I ever share it with anyone else, other than Jazs. I'm truly hurt but I kept it all in me. Ties closer than friends, but somehow the relationship seems like oil on water, separating themselves in defining form, that a CLEAR line is formed. The feeling hurts both of us really bad, so bad that our eyes were drenched a couple of time. Those people, who I, myself, respected for the past 27 years, never really spare a thought for us. Never bother to get the FULL details before trying to cool things down. I just have to tell them, that they see (surfaces) things from above, but they certainly do not have the eye power of an eagle. Probably, bats flying in the night, avoiding obstruction with their EARS (only).

Like I've always tell my friends, The 'Antz' you see during work and outings compare to 'ShuiQing' you see at home are from two different worlds.

Antz do wanna bring laughter and fun to all people he met. Speaks nothing but the truth about his feelings & thoughts and reveals all true expressions on his face.

ShuiQing just wanna stay in his room, befriends with his PC. Speaks no more than 10 sentences to those staying under the same roof. Not that ShuiQing cannot be bothered, just that he had tried. Speaking to them makes ShuiQing like a human just talk to them in some Mars or Jupiter languages.

Trying to fix the knot that is so tight for the past 15 years (since I really understand the Way of Living on planet Earth), I finally throw in the towel.

What we want now is just some peace. Let us enjoy our blissful married life with our parents, and the ones who TRULY, SINCERELY wish us best and brighten up our life journey along the way.

A new note

2011-01-10T22:45:00.002+08:00

10 Jan 2011

Brand new year, finally started my engine with some boosters for work and my life. Just wanna update the past one exciting month happenings......

Absolutely wonderful ending to year 2010, with Antz & Jazs' wedding which took place on 18 Dec 2010, Park Royal Hotel. Thinking back, I really really miss those fun moments we had.

On 20 Dec 2010, Antz & Jazs went out of SG to the most Northern part of Japan, the legendary Hokkaido. Our first overseas trip with only the both of us. Sweet sweet journey indeed... Scenes and weather simply hugged us like sugar to donut of our honeymoon.

Afterwhich, my poor poor back injury haunted me the next day after I return from Hokkaido. You wont believe how it's striked me. The sharp prick on my back felt throughout my spine as I stood up from the bowl. Not as bad as the one I had on 2010 Jan, but it certainly hit me real bad. Luckily I'm able to walk after lying down for 20 minutes. But I couldn't bend forward from that moment.

Struggled to get back to work, as my Dear Jazs assisted me with tying of shoelaces. Laughters from my colleagues & boss as I expected, after telling them I may need to take leave the next day. Sitting down the alone the coffeeshop, where I continued to feel the pain after 15 minutes into my lunch.

Next two days, were my Rest-Spine-Days... Thank god, it got better after a week of rest and the amazing Bowen theraphy session I had on 28 Dec 2010.

Lemme share with you during my next entry. Need accompany my wife for once!!
= )

Thoughts on May 2010

2010-05-03T22:46:00.002+08:00

3rd May 2010

After completing my course, I finally got some time to spend with Jazs and my friend and colleagues. During the mist of these fun times, I was still thinking about something.

Some things that I feels, worth my time burning my brain cells for....

I just don't why the sudden gash of urge to write this..

I'm just happen this little fear about....

Age...

I feel that Time is peeling off my Youth, layer by layer like an onion.. Age catching up, and I wonder what's more can be done.

Roof over my head, a kid by my arms. I certainly hope I could enjoy a little more. Play my favourite game. Walk along my favourite beach. Make merry with my favourite friends.

Just as the days swept pass me everyday at work, I been hoping that Time goes slower. I merely wanna achieve more! Cant every seconds seems like a minute? Or can I pause the world from rotating while I finish up all my outstanding tasks? Allow me 26 hours a day, I got the energy, I got the motivation, I can pump on. Why cant I have exhange for more time to work now than to sit on the rocking chair, waiting for Death to find me?

That's impossible.

Never can the world wait.

And I'm sure I wasn't thinking too much.

Probably I need an hour tonight to sort out my thoughts and plan to (hopefully) till I'm 35 yrs old.

Sammi

2010-04-12T23:26:00.004+08:00

12 Apr 2010

Ten days has past since my birthday, but the memories in me is still fresh.

I just wanna share those memories I had with my first ever concert,

郑秀文 Love Mi 世界巡回演唱会 Singapore !!

And also to record these wonderful memories I had with Jazs by my side, in case I ever feel like recalling them back.....

We headed over to Kallang Indoor Stadium at around 7pm from Suntec, and me, filled with so much of excitement in me. Upon reaching, fans flooded the bridges, car park, Leisure Park.. Woo... We could hardly walk fast!

Entering the East Gate, headed to our seats 9 & 8 on Row 19. Happily seated down, with rest of the stadium half-filled. Looking around, saw a few familiar faces, but didn't went up to call them. I just spend my time surfing FB, browsing through those birthday greetings and also sharing my excitement while replying them.

Finally on 8.35pm it all uncover with a blast!

Chotto等等

As I have watched so many times on her HongKong LoveMI concert on Youtube, I hope that Singapore stop will be the same as HK. Looking her descend with blasting sparks, send the crowds to thundering scream!! And my ears are deaf at that moment..

Following this the music flowed smoothly to connect with a new song, "叮叮当"

Here listen to how she address the crowds in mandarin in a funny way..

Subsequently, similar to HongKong concert she sang, "默契"

A very old song of her, "不来的季节" & "值得" & "娃娃看天下" & "长恨歌" in a weird looking dragon-like suit.

Up next is her 3rd outfit of the night. Retro look with a extremely nice hairdo which Jazs & I love it on her! And she sang a Medley of English songs :
a.I Will Survive
b.Can't Take My Eyes Off You
c.Designer Music
d.Conga

And now her 4th suit, White dress with dozens of roses at the bottom. Performing my favourite sequence of new songs
Episode I：The Darkness
"罪与罚" with HanJin & "You raise me up" & "信者得爱" rap：欧阳靖 MC Jin.

I was actually hope her to sing her new song "上帝早已預備", as I saw the performance at Hong Kong concert was really fantastic! Nevertheless it was great to watch Sammi singing my current favourite album that had been playing everyday while heading home via bus.

After a short break, she returned with an orange dress (5th suit), singing a touching song
"回来我身边" and Sammi's version of "恰似你的温柔", see how funny she put it when she said,"掐死你的溫柔". Haha!!

Following she sang a new song which resemble her feeling, "不要惊动爱情" and an English, "Last Christmas" with HanJin.

There is a really poor showing of SGrean's behaviour. Hundreds of people made the toilet dash when special guest who is also a fellow Singaporean, singing his own songs, together with MC Jin. Looking across the shadow of people's backview, I really pity the performer. Much deserved respect was not given to him. P.S. I din go toilet leh..

Back on stage, Sammi performed a Medley of "独家试唱" + "星「秀」传说" + "煞科" + "叮当" This is when the whole crowd went crazy! Many were spotted standing on chairs, waving their light sticks vigorously throughout the song! And I also cant help but to keep screaming. WOOoooo!!! Hahaha... That is why I din managed to record this wonderful experience. Take a look at the HongKong concert which is even better, with the round stage!

After this performance, I really take my hat off her. Dancing and singing, she is almost breathless as certain part of the last song, you hardly heard her voice. But the performance was impressive! We love the part when she fall backward into a hole while singing "星「秀」传说" and re-appearing to sing "煞科" and we witness how she lifted her right leg almost touching her forehead! It was fantastic!!!

Next it was another change in outfit, Black leather Devil like suit. Singing a song that brought the whole stadium to hymn with her, "亲密关系".
She continue with Medley of her compilation of All-Time favourite songs
"上一次流泪" + "终身美丽" + "不拖不欠" + "落错车"

Ending her night with a MUST-SING, "唯独你是不可取替". where she hopped off, asking the crowds to shout louder if we want an ENCORE. Minutes later, the band started hitting a beat where the crowds went shouting "*Dong Dong SAMMI"

Indeed, she appeared with her 7th or 8th outfit, singing "终身美丽"

After which, she waved goodbye again, saying, "Ok Bye Bye Thank you!! Not sure got another ENCORE anot." Just when some people started getting their ass off the seats, probably typical SGrean's brainy "Faster go, I dun wanna struck in traffic jam!!"

Sammi appeared and this is truly the very last time. At this moment, I stopped taking any vid or photos. Engrossed in her final performance, standing with the rest of the crowds.

After this, I really don't bear to leave the stadium. Hoping there might a 3rd ENCORE. Haha, immediately the bright white light was turned on and that put a stop to this wishful thinking of mine.

Right now I was hoping to catch Sammi the next time she is in town for her next concert or she may pop by due to her upcoming mandarin album. (Currently still shooting vids and photos.)

IF NOT, I will try to persuade Jazs to go HongKong with me at her next concert there, where we can also stop by for a short holiday trip!

Sooooo looking forward!! And that granted my life-long wish of meeting my idol,

Sammi Cheng!

2nd April 2010 - Highlights of my 26 years

2010-04-07T22:05:00.007+08:00

7 Apr 2010

I here to declare that I'm truly very happy with what a unforgettable birthday celebration I had this year 2010.

A 26 yrs old guy who enjoy wonderful experience during his birthday period. I certainly had to say THANK YOU to:

Jazs who accompany me through out all celebrations, giving me a surprise present giving session, sit by me as I cheer for my idol.
Sammi Cheng who held her concert on my actual birthday! Probably it is Fate for that to happen, and I certainly enjoy my first ever meeting with my Life-Long IDOL!
My fun-loving colleagues who celebrate a be-lated birthday with a cake in a cup on 6 Apr 10!!
Cindy who brought me my all-time favourite Kaya Pandan cake!! MuaHahaha!
Not forgeting the rest of my co-workers who gave me a Donut Factory cake on 1st Apr!!! Certainly the first time!
Finally those well wishes from my Best Poly-mates, My Best pals and relatives who wrote either on my FB wall or via sms

THANK YOU!!!

I really apreciate that I do have you guys around me. Thank you.

You may check out those photos taken here:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=163622&id=665122178&l=e24884d9f0

At a corner

2010-03-30T23:36:00.002+08:00

30th March 2010

I feel better, after sharing my thoughts with my co-worker. Thanks indeed~ As it is always better to spill some thoughts with someone who was at the same site as you are.

From that conversation, I found out that I was again, not understood. A selfish and defiant me who just couldn't bothered to explain to a 2nd person, especially after the talk.

I'm definitely not what I seems to be.

Whatever....

I was listening to these songs during my train ride to school. I just love the lyrics.

This is by Olivia Ong singing SimplyRed's song, called "Stars"

And this meaningful song about child abuse, written in a nice way (I feel~)
Sang by Suzanne Vega, called "Luka" This song was also sang by Oliva Ong. Do check out her album, which I like her way of re-singing these songs.

It's 27th Anni

2010-03-30T22:55:00.004+08:00

18 Apr 2011

Below entry took me about 3 days to draft, and finally I have get it tidy up and ready for reading.
=D

"Birthday for the 27th time. Fun-filled, surprise-filled. I love it! and it was truly memorable one.

Memorable: Reason being, I submitted a letter with 30days notice to the place I had been 'ploughing' for the past 4 years. not sure if that letter was a surprise for the receiver (as he does not seems shocked to me), I was not asked to re-consider nor what is e reason behind. Well it doesn't matter, probably I surplus his requirement. Submitting the letter certainly took me some hard time to consider, plainly because I've been here so long, that the kind & friendly peeps, environment, and 'customers' around me which I'm gonna miss so dearly.

Say I'm gay, emotion-filled, or whatever, but I'm truly a guy with a mind that solely 'feed' on emotions. And I mean it when I said (to my co-workers) that I detest the feel of leaving.

But well, I still gotta move on, isn't it? Jumping to a higher, greener ground is a natural route to fresh experience intake. I don't expect to be missed, as I admit that I'm definitely putting 50% of mind in work since 2010. So for now, I just hope to vacuum all my outstandings and not to be cursed on the first day of bTptc Antz-less. Added to that, I felt really apologetic towards my comrades, as my friend and I left 2 big holes for they to fill.

'离别' is always the hardest word to me now. And that's what makes my 27th birthday something significant to remember.

Remembering 27th anniversary on Earth, is also marked with surprise given by Jazs and my best pals (you know who you are). I simply ran out of vocabulary to describe how happy and thankful I am for their time to execute the surprise party for Davi and me. Great companionship I got for 10 years and I count myself very very lucky to have them around me.

Seeing my pal being proposed was also a moment which I felt really happy for her. Nevermind I was 'supposed ' to be the surprise to cover my friend's proposal, I was truly very willing to help. In the end, the whole event was filled with surprises for one another and worthy of a celebration! Well, it was also a night where some stuffs that are buried so deep in me which are also resmosful for me, were poured out from me. and I felt great after that! Eventually things broke into laughters.

When more pals joined in, it was deep into midnight and we continue the chat. But that doesn't matter, as we continued the chat till almost 3am. Though my eyes were closing, I couldn't bear to turn in that early.

Up till now, this unforgettable celebration, just left wondering when will we have another one like this.

Haha... I guess what the young ones called, "BFF".

Built for memory: On the actual 2nd April, I went work from Gallery, special indeed. I worked from 8.30am to 5.10pm. Amazing right? Working for such long hours. Ya crazy, I admit. I volunteered for that duty, coz I thought I should do my best to continue to help out.

Spent time talking to colleagues, receiving their handshake of birthday wishes, were things that brighten the boring working time. As usual, it's my crap and jokes, well, I left with only a few weeks more with them, before I hopped onto another ship. A new ship that may not have such youthful team around me.

No matter what, four fruitful years at where I am, I truly wish them all the best and may we meet again on one fine day."

My Beliefs

2010-03-24T22:56:00.002+08:00

24th March 2010

I have been listening to a few songs repeatedly. This is one of them.
Song name is "上帝早已预备" by SamMi Cheng

Verse :
就算我可得到世间的财宝
但你却说要我知道是永生的道路
是莫再指引线你赐我忠宝
就算我可得到今生的自豪
但你却说要我知道
别为因此而烦恼
在绝望里投诉
只要仰望主那怕会迷路
Chorus :
上帝早已预备我不相信运气
即使风光明媚但却不似袮预期
上帝早已预备至少我不被遗弃
难得袮为我死

So loving the chorus till I placed it on my MSN private message
"上帝早已预备, 我不相信运气" And this noon, Gavin came asking me, "U turn Christian?"
Kinda mis-leading for putting up such message.

I have to clarify this, I'm really open to rest of the religions around. But I believe there's only one united GOD up there looking over every single one of us, which I does not know who is it, or whatever form it is.

I seems like a Free-Thinker and I am very interested to visit Hindu Temples, Churches or Cathedrals. Furthermore, I can't deny the fact that I enjoyed watching movies like "The Nativity Story" and "Passion of Christ". I watched them alone, appreciating it just like another touching story I've heard, and leaving the cinema seat with a few droplet of tears across my cheeks.

Nothing about getting out of track of where I am, but I feel that every religion definitely has it own beliefs and teachings that everyone can understand and practice (irregardless of which ever religions). There isn't any religion that is the MOST powerful or MOST convincing or Greatest of them all. I hope that everyone in the World can hold each other hands, say their own religious prayers but stay selfless and pray only for the well-being of every single beings on Earth. You may take a look at this : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selflessness

Personally this is what I practice, I believe, and I feel as I walk along this path call LIFE.

Similar for above Christianity song by Sammi. I always have believe LUCK was given by someone up there. From that chorus, it reads : There wasn't any luck in life, it is just another plan done up by GOD. Thinking about it for some time, I read it as : Luck was given to me by GOD, indirectly it is like GOD had PLANNED to give me this luck. I just wonder anyone feel the same as me, or rather I should put it this way : Anyone's beliefs is as complicated as mine?

Guess I'm more suitable to have my own religion, my very own sets of Beliefs. And I shall live as what I feel I should do, with a little help from Someone up there.

P.S. Above is solely my personal views and thoughts, nothing personal to anyone. I apologize if my statement has offended anyone.

Stress

2010-03-22T00:12:00.002+08:00

22nd March 2010

This few weeks were filled with stress generated from workplace and studies...

Assignment.. Module tests...

Overtime after overtime at work...

My brain going bursting... argh...

All I hope now is that I complete all outstanding in hand, in order to enjoy
2nd April 2010, with Jazs and my friends.

Really looking forward to see Sammi soon~ Here some preview :
All are songs (related with Christianity) Sammi Cheng's LoveMI concert at HongKong

鄭秀文 feat. 24 Herbs - 罪與罰

鄭秀文 - 上帝早已預備

鄭秀文 Feat. MC JIN - 信者得爱

Mr UN-Understandable

2010-03-10T23:47:00.002+08:00

10th March 2010

Funny to know that I seems to be unable to speak a word that those around me understood.

Jokes where My friends and I had a great laugh, whereas telling to them seems like talking to a log.

Never really have time to look further into the matter. Perhap it's plainly age gap? A 27 years old guy don't seem that old ba...

Phew... I rather spend my time on work and study.
*Jia you !!

Frustrated

2010-03-09T00:19:00.001+08:00

9th March 2010

It has been frustrating…

Imagine this….

There was a farmer who has 6 cows and 7 plots of fields. Day by day, the 6 cows followed the Farmer’s instructions ploughing those 6 plots of fields individually, without question.

Everyday, the 6 cows felt really drained out of energy, but they seldom complain. Let alone to suggest to Farmer about buying a Tractor, in order to cut down their workload.

After working for a few months, there is this pearly, pure white cow suddenly have a thought while doing the routine ploughing. So he went up to the Farmer and speak to him in a respectful manner, “Farmer, may I suggest that 6 of us plough 1 single field together instead of ploughing individually?”

Farmer looked into the blank and paused for a few seconds. He said, “Continue to work hard and we can finally move to a bigger farm.” Following this sentence, the Farmer walked off, whistling away towards his hut. The White cow felt dejected, he hoped that Farmer could at least clarify with him that why doesn’t he like White cow’s idea?

Another few days passed, still the same old process in a scorching hot afternoon. A loud ‘Moooo..’ was heard from 2 fields away. Every cow dashed over to the direction of the sound. 1 of the 6 cows fainted on the field, due to heat exhaustion. This sick cow was taken back for a rest. On the next day, 5 cows have to plough 7 fields with the same method. Yet another cow fell to heat exhaustion.

Yet the Farmer seems unmoved, and not thinking a bit of what White cow suggested. Instead, he borrowed a few cows from his neighbours to work, until those 2 sick cows recovered. But this time round, Farmer used White cow’s method and the cows were happily looking after each others, working legs in legs.

In the mind of White cow, he always thought that these could be prevented if Farmer could adhere his advice. He knew his suggestion may not work, but isn’t it worth a try? They might not arrived at current situation if suggestion was taken, long long ago.

I'm realising my all-time DREAM

2010-03-03T23:42:00.003+08:00

3rd March 2010

It has been more than 12 years that I got addicted to Sammi Cheng. Did not brought a lot of her albums, but have been following her trails all along. It is my long time desire to see her live on stage and

I'm absolutely ecsatic to announce that I've gotten her Singapore concert on 2nd April 2010!!!

After catching Kimi Raikkionen last year during his F1 at SG and I'm finally been granted another of my wish!!!

What's more the concert is held on my 26th birthday!! What a great way to celebrate my birthday with Jazs!! Certainly looking forward!!!

2010-03-01T23:09:00.002+08:00

1st March 2010

I don't wanna work my my assignment...

I rather work Overtime...

Myself

2010-02-25T21:53:00.002+08:00

25 Feb 2010

Just wondering...

Pondering...

What is me? Silly to question that, I feel.. But just can't help it.

Quiet - Home

Loud & Fun - With Friends

Childish - With Colleagues

Mute - With Course-mates

Really varies alot, swaying around characters.

Losing uniquity of self? *I really wonder...

Too many type of characteristics makes one looks deciving? *I always agree with this statement.

After some deep thoughts, I feel having too many different character in me, makes me one individual, unique character!

Guess I think too much~ But..... Isn't PR-ing (esp. during work) means creating a special 'Yourself' to suit everyone around your life?

Let me rubbish out my thoughts again the next time I'm THAT kinda free..

Listen~

2010-02-10T23:44:00.007+08:00

10 Feb 2010

An normal noon like any day...

But mood changes as the messages pass around... It was the Talk of the Office for past 2 weeks. What can we do? But to hang our necks out to wait.

So finally it was confirmed. Things just have to change like a pack of poker cards, shuffled up for the next round of game. It is normal for such issues to occur especially under the current economy..

But to me, I just don't feel good about it. Can't help it to feel so emotional. Well that's Life isn't it? Like the short live butterflies around us, aren't they going through the 'fixed' short life cycle, replenishing them every day, so that Human can (taking it for granted) see them every day?

Anyway all the best mates!

Below song, is what I feel is nicely composed, polished further by Kelly Clarkson. I taken a liking for it after listening to it performed by a live band it at Pub.

"Who Moved My Cheese?"

2010-02-05T23:43:00.002+08:00

5 Feb 2010

My first post for 2010.

All thanks to Jazs for lending me this book "Who moved my cheese?'. Just in time, for an upcoming change that is gonna take place really soon on where I work.

The usual stuff~

3 years where I always have to face this....

A Change

It is only when I read up this book, where I found out that (like anyone else around) I very afraid of Change. Be it, changing of where I live, where I sit, where I work. I'm exactly like the main character in the book. It may be the laziness in me that contribute to this FEAR in me.

I admit that I'm like a worm... Even now the course which I'm taking at SP, I did struggled a bit to pull myself into the registration.

After this afternoon announcement, the more I thought I should recommend this book around. I thought that reading this book at different stage of our lives may makes one develop different edge of thinking.

Why don't you Try reading it?

I detest work but trying my best to love it

2009-11-24T22:18:00.003+08:00

24 Nov 09

Working till 7pm today, with the sound keyboard, mouse clicking. I'm really find myself 200% concentrated on those unfinished work that have been piling up like an hourglass just been overturned.

I think it is the quietness that push me on... So quiet till the CPU fans seem so loud.

Maybe I still prefers working with myself.

Even now, I brought my work home, and I asked myself, "What for?" But I just dig into WORK without asking why it keep pestering me.

As I work, I listen... Radio keep playing the songs which I've never hear before. Songs dated 1991 seems like the latest song to me. For example this :

While I finally drop my work out, listen to it with my heart. Finding the lyrics really meaningful .

And by chit chatting with fellow colleague, I learnt that 'Halo' is 'Halo'.

I actually listened to it everytime I walked past those Brands' RoadShows at Orchard Road, but never really know 'Hey lo or Heillo' is she singing, and I can't really hunt for it online.

And after song listening, relax awhile, it is time where I head back to work, whom I need to learn how to love till I'm 62 years old.

Moving on

2009-10-05T23:03:00.004+08:00

5th Oct 09

Some things in our Lives will certainly be wash off by Time.
I always believe in a chinese saying : 时间不留人. Call Time cruel, ripping our age year by year. This causes things around us, come and go. Leaving us so helpless... Forcing us to learn from the past, treasure whatever we have or we can have.

I was listening to Capitol 95.8FM during dinner today. It was a discussion session over the air, and their subject was "Wet Market". That really makes me remember the presence of those neighbourhood wet market and their current status.

I still can recall when I was 4 or 5 years old, I always follow my grandma down the market 500m away my house. Chicken were fresh, fishes lying there ready for scale-removal process, plently other shops that sell stuffs for your everyday use. These markets were always wet and slippery, you always make sure you wear the lousiest slippers down there. As meats, dry stocks, veggies were left in the open without any chilling devices, the smell was unbearable for many. But this is your grandparents or parents favourite morning hang out place!

Walking down the old spiral staircases with your wet red plastic bags, my grandma will ask me,"Carrot cake for lunch? Or Fishball noodle?" It is so convenient that it houses everything you need under one roof! That brings tons of memories back for people born in the early 80s.

Such a convenient place will definately attract lots shoppers right? But Time isn't gonna let it get it way. Though GOVt has been very kind to upgrade all wet markets, attempting to make it less "wet" with better stain-resistance tiles, better drainage system, strict cleanliness routine, Wet Market is still losing it's stand in Gen-Y people (on the verge of married, babies producing machines) Why?

Who wants to wake up early morning to buy grocery? (As it stop biz around 1pm)
Prices at markets are usually like shares market
You don't earn LinK-pts buying from market.
You need to see the fishmonger's mood to get a fresh fish
Any reasons I've miss out?

Cruelty of Time? Or it is the mindset of people? Or... The society that created the current lifestyle?

Blame no one, I thought. Imagining the future of those stall-holders, I feel pity as things snow-balling soon.
Our 8am - 5pm work time - leading to lesser biz for wet markets - slowly wet markets got lesser - cutting the numbers of stall-holders - job losts.

This is one chain reaction which I struggles to figure out the remedy. But meanwhile, I'll do what I can to collect more memories of the wet markets, starting by visiting my nearest wet market for breakfast, during my off-days.

Let's get on with it

2009-08-11T23:52:00.004+08:00

11 Aug 2009

After a rather UNenjoyed holiday weekend, I headed back to my workplace which I left my footsteps on 9th Aug 09, 1400hrs. The weekend was spent working... Hunting down tons pieces of files and papers... Till I dread the thinking to heading Toa Payoh this morning. And it turns out real hectic even today...

But during the busy hours, I still forked out sometime, reading online Straits Times. Feeling heart-ache for the massive destruction done on Taiwan, China and Japan. After catching clips of what happened to Taiwan over the weekend on TV news, I started following the status of the current natural disaster.

The fiery waves swept past the low-lying areas, the gust of wind, the bodies of innocents floating above the water mixed with soil... For once I thought I was looking at a new Natural Disaster Movie (e.g. Day after Tomorrow..) But stood in front is Reality.

It just seems to me that GOD is doing his population control of Mankind during this period. With additional factors like H1N1, the process seems discouraging for the surviving us.

Not only these, our well-known personels have also left us.

M.J.

Bobby Robson

Espanyol Defender Jarque - Who died of heart failure while talking to his girlfriend in a hotel, during Italy pre-season match

Crossing the half year mark of year 2009, with those news occuring, I really hope we should have lived happier.

Unfortunately, we can't.

Good to be back~

2009-08-03T22:31:00.001+08:00

3rd Aug 09

Finally I'm back here.. Surfing the net effortlessly.. Without having to wait for my sista's laptop to boot up for 15minutes.

Finally decided to fix up my 1st DIY desktop after getting my bonus on July! Just wanna post this entry for recording purposes (just in case I lost my reciepts). So this is what I brought at Sim Lim Square, after my findings, research from the net and HardWareZone :

AMD PII X4 955 BE + Biostar TA790GXE 128M - $435
Team Elite DDR2 2X2GB - $80
Seagate 500GB SATA2 - $82
CoolerMaster 310 - $69
I managed to buy the last piece of SF4 promo pack :
Palit GTX260 896MB
SonicAerocool E85M 550W
SF4 game - Bundle price $399

Total price : $1065

Being such a miser, I ended up staring at my bank book of how easily my bonus got 'leaking' away. But with the process of research till the date where I really made my purchase, I thought I learnt quite a bit. Fixing up those hardwares, 'digging' further into ways to spruce up the performance of my Processor chip.

Sense of achievement~ Let you see some photos of my new 'buddy'

My graphics card

AMD X4 955 Processor chipset

My CoolerMaster big fan w/ Power supply

My MaMaBoard plus all internal organs of my CPU

I really found lots infos on HardwareZone forum. Not really that difficult to fix up a CPU, but difficult to boost the individual parts. (I feel~) Now I can play my Sims 2, thinking of buying Sims 3 soon~ *Woo~ Download m0vi3s... etc..
Finally achieving another target this year..

Speaking about Year 2009 Target.
Other than this CPU, I also did obtain some achievement in my career. Bearing some labour fruits finally. And that certainly give me another strong push to fight harder during this recession period.

Another target!! I finally strike 4D in Year 2009!!!
*This can be counted as a New Year Resolution right?

To hold on to dream, turning them into reality really take tons of efforts. It's never easy. I'm glad I did it~

P.S. Anyone interest to buy my Street Fighter 4 (PC Version)?

We fall sick on 25 Jun 09

2009-07-02T23:19:00.004+08:00

2 July 09

7 days ago I fell ill...

Flu drowned me

Sore thoat squeezed my throat

Arrr...

Facing a voice change... My nose started blowing non-stop like a trumpet... It feels like it is gonna fall off... While thinking of this nose dropping feeling, it reminds me of somebody, whose Nose Surgery issue which make him a laughing stock.

As I slept through the whole morning till evening, with my radio on above my head... I thought I heard something like, "Class95 pays tributes to the King of Pop". At that point of time I didn't have the energy to wake up to find out. Only when I was taking my lunch, I logged on to the net.

I was absolutely shocked to see on Yahoo news that King of Pop, Michael Jackson was dead! He, who soared sky high during the 80s and early 90s, cut numerous record breaking album, has left the world. I started listening to all his greatest hits online during that afternoon.

Call it a Human weakness... Remember him only when he is dead. Listening to his songs only when he fall out of earth. I think this is the natural course which happen to most of us. For me, his death only causes my childhood memories to re-surface.

Songs of MJ were heard over the radio and tv during my primary school days. I'm not a huge fan of him, but as he slowly faded out of showbiz, our thinking of him during 21st Century, is only filled with stuffs concerning his Lawsuit, bankruptcy, his children and his nose matters.

I still remember during Primary school days, my principle make the whole school to remember this song by heart (lyrics was printed out given to everyone) and the whole shool sang it during (I think is) Children's Day. I remember I was performing in a segment during the concert, so I was up on stage singing this song with the rest of performers.

Heal the World

During Primary 4, I was selected (or voluntdeer, I can't recall) to perform again. A classmate of mine, decide to do a dance. He brought a video tape, show it to our teacher, which was given the green light to do it. After 2 sessions of rehearsal, the performance was called off by some issues which again, I CAN'T RECALL!! But we had fun during the rehearsals. Fake moonwalk, 'wriggling' our legs and shouted out,"Woo~" Guess what video we are working on?

BAD

During that time, I still remember I had a t-shirt with MJ's face on it! Coz stuffs about him is selling like hotcakes everywhere! On 1995, when I first saw his release of album, "HIStory", the mtv that show everyone screaming his name, where the helicopters pull off the curtains to uncover a statue of Michael Jackson (think is same height with Statue of Liberty). I was sucked to the television when I saw that.

Now I just wonder which artist now, has ever enjoy the same God-status treatment in showbiz like him? Having movies of him, releasing 10minutes extended version of MV? Having millions of fans all round the world. Even my Mum knows about him during my primary school days! Dance like him (So fast, his movement. So smooth, his Moonwalk.) I can't think of anyone.

To me, he is a Great Celebrity, who certainly occupied a whole chunk of memories during my primary school days. And I count myself fortunate to be born in the early 80s, to be able to caught glimpse of Michael Jackson while he is at his PEAK. Below is, I personally feel, the best clip from him.

Performing live, for the first time, his MoonWalk to the screaming
audiences, singing
Billie Jean

Botanic Garden

2009-06-16T23:58:00.012+08:00

26th Jun 09

Ever since the trip to Botanic Garden with my friends on May, I immediately locked on this greenie place as my next outing location. Last week I was wondering why there is a sudden turn-up to Botanic Garden (referring to my friends on Facebook, saw a number of their photos.)

I have an urge to go down there, to check out the whole garden.

I cannot recall exactly when was the last time I visited here. I think is during Primary 2 or 3 that time. Back then, I'm still clueless about what is so fascinating about the plants around there.

So on 29 May 2009, I decided to make a trip down.

It was 1450hrs when I reached the Main gate. I walking in with a singlet and red shorts. The Sun make me feel like a potato sent to oven for baking. I strolled along the pavement, passed by "Swan Lake" which I thought is a wonderful sight.

As I walked, I saw some bronze sculptures of swans.

Plus 1 cute duckie.

*Poof! He's gone!!

Interesting stuffs!! 1 group of tortoises doing sun tanning!! Think is tanning their shells.. Enjoy sia~

Ok! Now, tabulate how many type of animals have we seen at Botanic Garden?

Koi
Swan

Mystery duck or bird

Tortoise

Up next, real close-up with brown duckies!!

As I approached them tip-toe, slowly.. Once I hit the 20cm range, these frantic duckies flew away!!!

Looking at those 2 fellas flying away, my attention was drawn to this beautiful Performing Amphitheatre by Shaws Foundations. With a large scale lotus pond in front, the clean greenie turf is the seats for audiences! I couldn't help it but to take a seat, have a feel of what it is like to be listening to classical music by orchestra.

After this, it took me estimate 20 minutes to reach a place "Eco Pond". And this is where I see a Black swan for the first time in my life. I was truly amaze by it, can't help it but to move nearer and closer to it.

At here I found a nice cosy bench! Can't resist the mood to sit down there, admiring the quiet, peaceful scene.

20minutes later, I moved on. Till I reached a pavilion, where I saw 5 pairs of couples doing their wedding photo shoot there! Can't believe that this place is still a popular place for couples of my age. Following, down the road, lots of scupltures are seen within the plants.

This is named : "Passing the Knowledge"

This is Mozart and his piano.

Another one near the Swan Lake. "Arrival of a new LIFE". Inpsiring one!

Sitting by the Swan Lake, I keep my sight on the swans, swinging in pairs waiting for food scattered from the passerby.

I will say this trip down here is really worthwhile. A place where my soul is given a break from the normal 8.30am to 6pm tiring work time. A place I can ignore any phone calls, any conversations. Ignore practically everything. Taking photo with my Sony Digital cam while others are using their DSLR zooming in here, changing lens there.

It is also a place where I can hear my breathing clearly, breathing in the oxygen that those plants had given during photosynthesis.

If you wanna see more, please see below :

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=27665&id=665122178&l=df548defc5

Disappointing

2009-06-11T23:45:00.002+08:00

11 Jun 09

This few days results revealing huge disappointment...

I'm struck with devastation...

Wonder haven I work hard enough? I planned to put the blame on other factors, but I can't...

Horribly bad results I've received this afternoon, 1700hrs. I just feel that I can do better. The sweat droplets that fall from my forehead everyday, seem worthless...

Disappointed with myself... Think I haven done enough... Arghhhh....

I need to chill....

Fate by L'Arc~en~ciel

Shout at the Devil by L'Arc~en~ciel

I can wait for a little while more

2009-06-07T23:47:00.005+08:00

7th Jun 09

After a week of tough and stressful work... I finally decided to give my previous story an ending.

As I was saying,

"Since the outcome is the same, why am I working so hard for?" pondered Buffalo A. And so he walked towards B and gang. As he stepped on the greenie grass, he turned back and take a look at the Farmer.

Farmer was checking through the padi, looking at the job status. Buffalo A thought he should get back to work.

He feel that he should stay as he is, work with his heart. As long as he get the job done at the end of the day, though no extra reward for him, he knows that he worked hard with a right conscience."

Quite a bad ending though... But I did think it through for the past one week, watched how LIFE swept past me. Although Work almost drowned me, I'm certain to slowly pick them and patched this large scrambled puzzle back a piece again.

P.S. Thanks my friends for the ideas!! = )

I like to have some FUN!

2009-05-25T23:20:00.002+08:00

25th May 09

It's Monday. The weather is killing me... I started spilling rubbish at work....

Dunno why I started to develop a silly thought.... Real silly....

Share with ya one story :

"There was a Farm where there the rice padi farmers are. They had two buffaloes.

Both buffaloes does the same thing all day long, Ploughing. Buffalo A plough 10km everyday, whereas Buffalo B plough only 6km. During break time, A stood by the river, drinking, and at the same time admiring the long winding stream. B was happily enjoying accompany of other farmers' ox and horses.

Although A and B worked for the same amount of time, different amount of work done, the Farmer never gave them different amount of grass.

So one day, everything was at it's usual, but this time, A turn around and look on at B.

"Since the outcome is the same, why am I working so hard for?" pondered Buffalo A. And so he walked..... "

Alright, currently I'm thinking of an ending for this. Ermm.. Let me give it an ending after my serious thoughts.

What do you suggest? Spare me some pointers?

Meow....

2009-04-27T22:56:00.003+08:00

27th Apr 09

Hot scorching sun soak wet my polo tee...

1200hrs, I went for a cat capture session with contractors. I personally combed the suspected areas of that particular block.

Culprit A - Has an owner...

Culprit B - Stood quietly one side...

I edged toward A, it ran for its life toward an unit.

So I happened to saw B by one side. Instructions given, cage placed. We all waited patiently... Seconds past..

*pank!

Down the door came, locking B inside. Desperate claws pointed our like the way Wolverine in X-Men did. Scratching furiously against the door. I shook my head, informed contractor to send it away to other areas, instead sending to @vA for 'sleeping treatment', which I thought was real sinful.

1500hrs, a phone call came. Shouting on top of her voice saying,"I believe you guys just caught one of our sterilised cat! What do you think you are doing? You know by catching them, you are murdering them! You are a MURDERER!!"

For a split second, I paused my breath.

I was thinking, I didn't mean to do anything bad... It just did not come across my mind. But for my profession, I need to answer... "But Mdm. Sending it to @vA is our responsibility. Any stray c@ts found on open areas, we have the authority to remove it, especially when it is causing a nuisance to residents."

After she furious questions thrown to me one after another. I couldn't take it. I got my contractor to place the cat back on site.

I cannot say I was forced to do that. I just feel that I wasn't firm enough when handling these issues. I was taught numerous times by my colleague, on whatever SOP when dealing with these matters. But physically inside me, gave way... My soul took control.

I felt the word 'Murderer' just woke the inner soul of mine. For a moment, I felt I failed terribly as my profession for this simple case. Whereas, another part of me felt relieved, probably I indirectly saved that poor kitty. Now recalling the pitiful 'meow' while it is in cage, I certainly felt it.

What that Mdm had said to me,"You took a poor life away. With this cruel act, how can you sleep comfortably through the night?" I really understand it now.

The kitty leave another day.

Some thoughts & memories

2009-04-22T23:18:00.002+08:00

22nd April 2009

I'm sitting down at my warm bedroom, watching the long awaited heavy downpour outside my windows. Wonder is it the effect of EarthDay (22 Apr 09)?? Some rain to chill the warm atmosphere at Singapore? Hope more kindness from Heaven for the upcoming days.

This few days post-dinner activity was to watch 9pm drama, "乒乓圆". Quite a boring drama (as usual). Even I, who don't even know how to set a ping pong ball, can clearly see that those fellas in the drama, do not even attain the basics of Table Tennis, before acting this drama! But I just wanna see how the underdog, He Sheng Wu, who was guided by Zhang Zi Yi, and finally or rather out of the blue, reach National Standard.

Sound silly. But as I watched, this brings back some past memories of my childhood....

During Primary 3, I was a normal student, who heads home straight after school. Only remedial lessons allow me to stay in school. I still remember once I went 'Void deck' soccer with friends, only to get myself dragged back home by Mum. With this absolute disgraceful incident, I become a JOKE. I started pulling myself further from friends. Although I love to play basketball or soccer with friends, well.. That day never comes.

So when I finally took up the courage to join the Soccer team as ECA. I attended 2 trainings, and the team was disband. *duhz... After this it was the annual sport day, I was always the one jogging aimlessly alone at the basketball court, during our House training (The school was divided into 4 Houses to complete in Sport Day). I not sure it's luck or fate. I was call up to participate.

But this is only because the selected guy for 100m was injured, a few days before Sport Day. The teacher-in-charge ask me to take part on behalf. Surprisingly I won the race. So from then on, I was asked to take part in whatever races (e.g. 100m, 200m, 4X100m)

Those were certainly times where I felt really proud of myself. I really cherish the moment I had.

Secondary School time, I was on my own. Took part in the events, won mostly Third prize. Suddenly those joy of winning seems fading away, as I couldn't find anyone to share.

Slowly... those facts become memories. Fade along with time. I just wonder when will I ever have the chance to shower in joy of my own success once again?

I'll be patient...

Something to think about

2009-04-17T22:49:00.002+08:00

17th April 09

It is Friday...

A day where I stayed till 1900hrs at my workplace.

A day where I nearly overslept on bus while heading home.

A day where I isolate myself away from crowds.

A day where I thought that I shouldn't be laughing at others shortcomings.

Moments ago I went on YouTube to see what's the hip about "Susan Boyle". Published on Yahoo, reported with a amazing amount of more than 12Millions views!!

My secondary feeling after watching it, was : I was truly amazed by her voice, her ability to sing that song.

Primary feeling was : I'm touched by how the crowds gave Ms Susan (See it here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY) standing applause, the loud cheers after she bowed upon completing the song.

From the moment, she stepped on stage. People was thinking, she could be another 'William Hung- like' performer. They laughed away at her looks, her gestures. But the minute, she sings, the crowds' laughters make a U-turn to cheers.

What worth my thoughts was, the Laughters. It is my habit or rather my character to laugh at others over their silly stunts. It is only recently when a colleague of mine who declared that he/she's is moving on from our coy, I started to regret what I've done in the past.

Call it a common mistake. I got stuck ed with this 'Croc's tears' thingy numerous times. Bad bad habit to adopt. But I couldn't help it. It's not that this colleague did lots good deeds for me, neither nor, she joked over me, backstabbing me. I just felt remorseful after discovering, that he/she is gone.

I doesn't have much friends, (think should use) I doesn't have much colleagues that I can get along well with. As quote from Jazs, "Lesser friends is better than lots foes."

Well, Let me try to learn from here.

Pity~

2009-04-14T15:50:00.003+08:00

14th April 2009

I like the lyrics... Listening to the song, with the recent news floating in my mind, tears are forcing their way out of my eyelids

阿桑 - 保管
http://blog.sina.com.cn/asangblog

Composed by fellow Singaporeans : Xiao Han & Tanya Chua

2009-04-13T22:49:00.002+08:00

13th Apr 2009

It is 11 days past the day, I lived on Earth for a quarter of century. No special feelings, just thought I'm older.. That's all..

I was on leave on 2nd Apr. I slept till 10am... I step out of my house to Parkway Parade, hope to buy something I like. Aimlessly as I walked around, I stepped into Bengawan Solo an brought an extremely old-schooooool piece of cake.

Kaya Pandan Cake!!

Just in case this cake sounds alien-tic to you, it is a kinda cake coated with Kaya + Pandan paste all round the cake, adding some coconut fakes on the circumference. On top is a few drops of pinkish cream. Plain & simple cake. For your info, it costs $2 more than a Fresh Fruit cake!! *This surprise me too!

I dropped by my favourite Apollo Char Kuay Tiao at the Hawker Centre near the MacDonalds. Brought a $5 packet before heading home. *Luckily I got a $5 note with me!!

Afterwhich I shared the cake with my Dad who birthday falls on 6th Apr. Glad that Mum & Dad & my little nephew enjoyed the cake. Eventually the whole cake was only ate by they 3 plus ME. (Coz the rest of my family doesn't like a bit of the taste of Kaya w/ Pandan.)

To me, it doesn't matters. As long as Mum & Dad like the taste, do not find it difficult to eat, I very happy. Even it is without any birthday song sang, I feel blessed to enjoy it with them and I'm certainly thankful for that. = )

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

So on that night, I went over to meet Jazs & my friends for an expensive dinner at BillyBombers Central. They doesn't like American foods, but accompany me in to dine, just to grant my wish! I am delighted that they brought me a Tee with Mr. Mao Z D's head formed by blink blink beads and my name at the back!! Post-dinner programme was talk-cock session at Brewerk Riverside, where I 'sank' a pint of beer plus a glass of Merlot (Courtesy of Jazs who can't take it..)

As quoted from my wife, Jazs' birthday card, 'No surprise given' but the time I had, the gift I've received had made my day on 2nd April 2009. Plus a bit special touch of feeling that this is the first time I'm spending my birthday as a Married Man.

I will like to say Thanks, and this includes friends who wrote on my Facebook wall, my colleagues who gave a present last Thursday, my pals and last but not least,

my dearest wife, Jazs.. Thank you...

I walked from 1400hrs till 1700hrs

2009-03-31T22:00:00.004+08:00

31st Mar 09

Today is the last day of March 09. Will like to talk about my trip up the Long long walk on last Wednesday, 25th Mar 09.

It was my off-day. On 24th I was still clueless of what to do, where to go on the next day. I just feel that I need some relaxing outdoor trip. Not window shopping this time... I decided on that very day morning 11am.

I got dressed in a tees, short, shoes plus my Deuter bag. I took a bus to HarbourFront Interchange, spending almost 45 minutes in there and I almost fall asleep. *As usual... I started off my walk at Hort Park. I was floating around under the extremely hot sun, searching for those fun memories I had there. Looking around, there isn't sight of tourists nor visitors. Only 'Ban-ga-la' workers walking around with waterhose.

So there I gently strolled along, trying hard not to disturb the plants who are busy doing photosynthesis.

A few windmills here...

Glasshouse filled with pretty flowers!!

When my time is almost up, I managed to take a few shots of these black buzzing bugs near the entrance of the park.

It took me nearly 15minutes there to take this shots.

Out of Hort Park, I proceed towards the Alexandra Arch.

The sun continue to prick my neck, arms with it's heat... I simply ignore it, as I walk on this long up slope bridge ALONE..

I believe there are hardly any one else up on the bridge, especially during weekdays. So these itching hands students decided to engrave their 'love declaration' on this poor bamboo... I thought they only do that to bus seats... Now here!! They are harming the nature...

Upon reaching here at around 1610hrs, the sun hide away. Not from the shady canopy of trees, but hiding within the dark clouds...

It was so much cooler up here on Henderson Waves. But I feel my legs are weary and tired..

My vision turn blur... *Haha!! Just kidding!

So the dark sky started rumbling... Signal that I have to fasten my pace down hill.

Reaching Jewel Box, I saw lightning few kilometres away.. But I still take some time to shoot this pretty flowers by the roadside, before making the dash down.

I let my legs free-wheel down the slope... Nearly collapsing down the steep stairs while heading towards HarbourFront MRT station...

Moving at lightning speed, I reached Raffles Place to fetch Jazs from work at around 1735hrs. While waiting I shifted 3 times JUST to move away from those silly smokers sitting in front of Chervon House. As I waited on, I saw Real-Life Buddhas!!!
I can't believe they are doing that at CBD area!!! That's crazy!!!

Till then, I have to think hard where should I go the next time.....

My Dinner & Dance 2009

2009-03-15T23:20:00.004+08:00

15th March 2009

1 day has passed. The scenes of yesterday night Company D & D still flashes across my mind... And I am certainly relieved that it went really smoothly, especially with everyone sent laughing in tears!

Flashes back to April 08, I was selected to be part of the Staff Leisure Committee. I felt that I was simply cursed.... Sometime, I really felt like giving it up, after a few events. Can hardly cope with this plus my Day-work. So I was absolutely relieved that yesterday night have descend to clear about 90% of my 1 year duty.

I started planning this Dinner & Dance since August 2008, with my committee members. Liaise with the Event Company and sourcing out for Hotels. Take us quite some time, added to that, our committee of 8 persons kept changing (due to resignations). I thought that will hit us hard, but fortunately, we held on....

Rendezvous Hotel was the selected venue. On 14th March 2009, a warm afternoon, 1540 hrs, I reached the hotel. While waiting for rest of the committee to reach around 1620 hrs, I went checking the site and spoken to the Hotel person-in-charge about the arrangement later on.

1730 hrs, I changed into my soccer suit, went down to the dinning area.

Finalize the layout of tables,
Had a short meeting with Event Company and Emcee, and
Briefed my committee for the last time.

By 1820hrs, fellow colleagues started arriving. By 1945 hrs, the whole event commenced. I started 'Shuttle - runs' thr and fro the Stage and my dinning table. Eat halfway, there comes, "Antz, time for Prize Presentation." if not, "Antz, check out where's the Prize Presenter." (By the way, I'm suppose to pass the awards to the Prize Presenter) I simply didn't have time to slowly chew those dishes, just pour whatever edible down my throat.

There was one part, I was made to dance along the song, "Y-M-C-A!!" in front of the whole chunk of guests. (That's was so 'ma lu'....) After that, was another round of prize presentation

Finally, 2230hrs, the event was called to an end by the Emcee. While Fellow colleagues started taking photos with one another, I was again hopping around for the payment for Hotel, Event Company and Photographer.

Only after that, I was given a break... *Phew...

Sat down one corner with my un-used camera (I starting hearing others' cameras ticking away, one even claim batt flat!!) still hanging around my neck, I requested for a glass of ice water. Pour it down my throat. *Arhh.. Took a few photos with colleagues, changed and dump those pair of soccer socks into my bag. Saw the few groups happily chatting, thinking that there's isn't room for me in there, I left the hotel after glupping down a mug of beer.

Walking to the bus-stop under the drizzling red sky, with my camera (still un-used) with 2 fully charged batteries. Took a bus home (by then, it was raining heavily), lie flat on bed, thinking that I still need to work on 15th March, morning. *Anti-climax....

I was really glad it's all over, and after seeing those appreciating comments on my Facebook just now, I felt even better! And I'm really thankful for that little pat on my shoulder. = )

I like....

2009-03-07T00:40:00.002+08:00

7th March 2009

Recently I have been listening to these songs. Plug on your headphones, start enjoying them on your MP3 player!

This song is "Lucky" - Jason Mraz feat Colbie Caillat. From Jason Mraz's album, 'We sing, We dance, We steal things'. Hear how their voices flow beautifully along together!

Also a duet, "Broken Strings" - James Morrison ft Nelly Furtado. Many fans comment that Nelly fare quite badly in this song. You may check out other James Morrison's 'Live' clips on YouTube with other singers, to compare.

This is one of Jazs & Antz fav song. "I'm Your" - Jason Mraz. I love this version, simple tunes with guitar and drum. I like the backing vocal! His voice blends in so well with Jason Mraz!! From this clip, you may also see how creative, how talented Jason Mraz is. Enjoy!

I did them...

2009-03-02T22:12:00.003+08:00

2nd Mar 09

After seeing friends who posted on Facebook on '25 things of ME', I thought, I can come out with a few posts regarding me. Not willing to post it on Facebook to declare to ALL... my friends there, I decided to post it here. Rather remote for my colleagues ba...

Let's starts with...

THINGS ANTZ DID IT ALONE

Watching numerous movies (E.g. LOTR series, MI series, Wu Jian Dao series), + Munching of Popcorn and Coke combo.
Walked from Far East Plaza to Suntec to Bugis for window shopping in a single day.
Brought my Timberland shoes, Soccer jerseys
Grab a drink at Boat Quay TCC
Lunch at Wheelock Place - Fish & Co.
Dinner at Suntec - Carl's Jr, Subway
Went Kallang Bowling & Community Centre for Basketball
Cycle from my house to Botanic Garden & East Coast Park - New park connection to Changi Beach (on 2 separate days)
Jog from my house to East Coast Park - MacDonald
Went Sentosa for a walk

2009 NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest

2009-02-16T22:24:00.002+08:00

16th Feb 09

I just caught the Slam Dunk Contest on YouTube.

The tiny fella, named Nate Robinson, standing at 1.75m (Consider very short in NBA) 'flew' over (I really mean flew over!) Dwight Howard who is 2.11m, dunking onto the net! Take a look at this!

How many people even of the height of 1.8m can slam on an NBA ring which is very much higher than those at your neighbourhood?! He is just amazing!

Money matters

2009-02-09T22:09:00.002+08:00

9th Feb 2009

It's been awhile since I last blog-ed. So much things had happened from Dec 2008 till now Feb 2009.

As you know, Dec 08, is where my Best-est moments occurred. Antz tying the knot with Jazs. And that follows by, our family overseas trips to China (Xi An & Beijing) This is the first time Antz ever celebrate X'Mas out of Singapore.

When back in Singapore, it is time for my friend, Candice's time to ring the wedding bells! Antz was certainly happy to be part of the gang in celebrating. From fetch the Bride ride to carrying of Roast piggy to decor of site and finally, the Big 'Yam Say!!!' during the dinner. That's was so much fun!

That's also make me wonder, how will I do mine in future ~ probably 2 years time.... *Planning~

You cannot deny that MONEY plays a BIG part in how well or posh or memorable you want for the next big thing in Antz's LIFE. 25 tables by the Multi-Purpose Hall or 25 tables at some Hotel Ball certainly depends on how much we are saving.. How high our careers can soar..

Currently I have hit my record of Longest time without a desktop. Since end of Nov 08 till now, and that may stretches till the next IT Show... (Somewhere March 09 ba..) Call me stingy or thrifty, I'm happily cool about borrowing my Sis' 'fast' laptop and my Office PC (After-office hours~ I swear!!) Anyway, I think I can 'TaHan' a few months more.

Aiya.. Whatever... I feeling real gloomy that CNY 09 is gonna be over.. Gotta wait next year for my ang bao liao... Zzzz...

We are approaching..

2008-12-07T22:58:00.003+08:00

7 Dec 08

It is less than 2 weeks away from our big day. Still busy packing my stuffs, planning my decor.. (You may find out more from our Wedding Blog!!)

Currently PC down at home. I think have to wait till I return from Beijing then repair. Due to that I can hardly blog, search for photos. Gotta wait till I'm at Jazs' house then can upload photos taken on my recent van-out trip with family.

Another part of my mind was thinking about X'mas 2008... This will be the first time I'll be spending it overseas. In the meantime, really gotta go around Orchard Road to check out the lovely night scenary before I depart for China. I was also hoping to meet up with my poly-mates during one of these days. But I has been organising 'failed' outings! > <

With the festival mood inside me, my mind was filled with X'Mas decor in my office work desk. Thinking and thinking, creative juice erupt out from my brain on my company committee programme. = ) It's a pity that I can't be there to send out those gifts and take part in the gift exchange.

Currently all I hope is an unforgettable and lovely Dec 2008.

I think....

2008-11-19T23:40:00.002+08:00

19 Nov 08

I think..... My eyesight is failing...

I think..... Getting lasik... Think it will cost $2k?

I think..... I need find other exercise that won't affect my back recovery. (I was told not to exercise for the time being and refrain from carrying heavy stuffs *Not even my baby nephew!!)

I think.... Due to this, I'm getting fatter..

I think.... I need to eat lesser so as not to burst my suit on 18th Dec 08.

I think.... I'm a broke-back kid... (I need to wait for my X'ray review before I can confirm on that.)

I think.... I need to save alot. Try to keep myself cash-rich, without much liabilities.

I think.... I better turn in now...

Share our joy~

2008-11-17T23:56:00.004+08:00

18 Nov 08

Dear All, the blog about Antz & Jazs is out! Do check it out. We'll be updating really soon!

Our Story

Life Transformers

2008-11-03T22:51:00.003+08:00

3rd Nov 08

I'm tired... Why? Post-F1 effect...

I caught the dramatic finale of F1 season 08, Brazil. Saw how Glock car failed before the finish line that allow Hamilton & Vettel to overtake his position for Lewis Ham. to clinch the Driver Champion.

I saw how Massa dropped his tears in front of his home fans. Disappointing but a nice race to watch, as Ferrari got all pit stop and tactics done correctly. Hopefully next season, Ferrari team can put up a better resistance against this prodigy, Hamilton.

Moments ago, I watched Channel 8, "Life Transformers". Saw how Christoper Lee + Quan Yi Feng furnish houses of the poor.

This week was a 60 years old Mother taking care of her 30 years old son with mental problem. Looking at how this old lady take care of her son, without much support from others. I absolutely feel for them.

For me, due to my job scope, I've been to numerous residents like them or even worse. I witnessed house without any floor tiles, white peeling paint on wall, orange round light bulb as their living only light source.

I feel that there are alot people around us, which really need assistance, just that we, the fortunate ones just didn't get to see them. Reading through newspaper, reviewing how Teens not realizing how lucky they were. Simply not caring a bit of the future recession, spending money like a water tap bursting with water.

Listen to this song, it may touch deep down your heart.

Daughtry - What About Now

I felt really estatic

2008-10-30T22:49:00.006+08:00

30th Oct 08

After watching replays of this morning Arsenal VS my fav Tottenham, I can't stop my heart from yelling inside.

4 - 4 is the score. This leave my jaws open this morning 7.30am when I check livescore on my cellphone. I can't wait to on my PC immediately. *But I din... Sure be late for work...

I'm not sure if you guys follow Jazs' blog. But I thought I better shout out loud (Errr... I think is.... write it down here) to let you, my dear friends know about this :

*Juz in case you've forgotten...

*Juz in case, I din get to tell you verbally...

Jazs & I are going to ROM this coming Dec 2008!

Lots of ideas... Lots of plannings...

I think wait till I 'finally' do up OUR wedding blog, where I reveal all our preparation in there! Please be patient with my 'slowness'... I promise it will be out really soon!!

I continue to talk...

2008-10-21T23:43:00.003+08:00

22nd Oct 08

Extremely busy at work today... What to do... LL... Bear with it...

I found that for the month of October 2008, I went Hort Park with Jazs for 3 times? *I think so... We certainly enjoy the trip. It is a very fun and happy afternoon spent especially when I drove my Mum, sister, Jazs and my cutie nephew over in the mini car, GetZ.

Money definitely cannot not buy these precious moments for me to go on an outing with them.. I really hope for another chance for that.

So on 10th Oct 08, we set off to Hort Park from IMM. The fiery fire ball up the sky failed to spoil our moods. We enjoyed that beautiful plants, bright light for extremely nice photos and scenery.

Upon reaching Hort Park, Jazs went snapping shots after shots...

If not under this hot weather, I doubt we can take such nice pictures.

Stairway

This is my bubbly nephew!

Very cute right?

Jazs and BoyBoy taking a rest under the slide.

Nice tree with huge canopy sheltering us!

By the way, I do have more photos at my Flickr account.

After this afternoon, I really wonder how am I going to take wedding photos under this kinda weather? I'm gonna melt in my shirt..

*Candice & Han Bin, after looking at your photos, I really take my hat off to you guys.

I organised but screwed it up

2008-10-17T00:56:00.002+08:00

17th Oct 08

Yesterday was meant to be fun event. But I engaged in a phone argument with one f**ker... Ya I admit that it's my fault, but I got pissed by his attitude. *D.L... Cannot take it, just blast all out on the phone last night.

Argh...

Full-house weekend

2008-10-13T23:45:00.002+08:00

13th Oct 08

I was on leave from 9th till 12th Oct. I really enjoyed it, mind filled with too much stuffs. I decided to start with FOODS!!

On 9th, Jazs and I went over to Balestier 'Founder Ba Kut Teh' - Located at "347 Balestier Road". This store was really famous, once you walk in, you will know. Why? Coz you will be welcome with lots of celebs photos taken with the boss. *I think got 40 plus pics!! Without further delay, show you what we ate.

Rice, Ba kut teh (Re-fillable), you tiao, pig trotters, beansprouts. Cost us around $25.

Take a closer look. The soup was very peppery!! The porky meat with the chill black sauce, was really nice!

This is heavily sinful with fats... But I muach everything down!

Overall I feel that service was kinda fast. (Within 10min, all dishes placed right in front of u!) I suggest you go over 11am to avoid Lunch crowds.

Next stop....

On 12th, I finally get to eat 'Aston Specialties (Katong)' located at "119 East Coast Road (opposite Katong Mall)" I went with Jazs & Cindy for our dinner, reaching there around 6.45pm. Looking at the usual queue nearly turn us off. Eventually it turns out pretty fast, within 15mins, order were taken while in queue. Seated for another 10mins, foods went slowly served to us.

This is what I ate : Ribeye Steak Xtra Cut - Medium Well - $16.90

Griggles went crazy over it!

Jazs ate : Lemon & Lime Chix - $6.50

Cindy had : Double up chix (Crispy & Pepper Chix) - $10.50 *Worth it!!!!

Our verdicts are similar!! Price worth it! Foods really Great!! You don't have that 'fried, oily' smell on your shirts after dining! Same rule applies : Dinner, be there around 5.30pm, queue were really scary at times.

Will update you guys with other outings again!

Nothing beta to do....

2008-10-03T01:17:00.001+08:00

3rd Oct 08

I feel this song was presented really great.

Even 'Sound' can make me so excited

2008-09-27T00:01:00.002+08:00

26th Sept 08

Call me crazy...

After dinner tonight, I drove over to Raffles Place with Jazs. Hoping to find a parking lot and try to peep through the fence for some glimpses of Formula 1. Unfortunately I can't find any, headed towards ECP.

BUT!! I'm Happily 'jamming' my way there. Up the road, Jazs got so excited and started to unwind the window.

"Uuuu... Mmm...." I heard that.. I was driving and enjoying the sound made by those speedy cars. Tried looking at my right side where the pit stop is, saw a few cars went past. Wee... The feeling was indescribable!

I was kinda desperate, searching online, to check if there is any $38 Walkabout ticket left. *Ha! All sold out.

Other then this, I was quite happy to know that HDB just release (I long awaited) blocks of flats!!

Meanwhile, tomorrow I'll be home watching Kimi Rai. and Massa zoom past Marina Square!!

Laying my steps on F1 track

2008-09-23T23:26:00.010+08:00

22nd Sept 08

Over the weekend, I went over Raffles Place, Esplanade area to take a look at Singapore very first and Formula 1 very first Night Race!

Starting off at Fullerton Hotel

Dear Jazs posing with the map

The lighting were simply too bright!!!

Before Kimi.R and Massa take on this route, have you 'speed' past here?

All set clear and ready!

We now cross over to One Fullerton.....

I really hope that I could still stand here on 28th Sept 08!!

I think I will be home on 26 to 28 Sept 08, to catch F1 SG. Hopefully Kimi.R will be able to triumph here!!

Say what I like

2008-09-23T00:53:00.002+08:00

23rd Sept 08

"Regardless of the end result...
What matters most is the process of doing the thing that interests YOU the most!"

Or....

"The tougher the experience YOU went through,
the more YOU will appreciate the end result...."

Moooooo Cake

2008-09-10T22:06:00.005+08:00

10th Sept 08

Yesterday night, went over Ngee Ann City to shop for some mooncakes as gifts to Jazs and my parents. Lone ranger Antz, went offensive mode against the 'Auntie's wave' within the Ngee Ann City Atrium.

Managed to buy two pieces of Shangri-la traditional mooncakes (Mixed nuts with pork trotter + White lotus Single york)

For your info, this two pieces cost $28+. It really increases a lot (in price) as compared to last year.

I couldn't bear not to buy this snowskin mooncake.... Mmm...

Four Seasons Durians!!

Let's take a look inside!!

You want a more close-up look?

But apologies, I'm not able to let you sniff on here! *Haha!! Actually I thought of buying Goodwood Park hotel Durian snowskin, but everywhere I go (12pm at Carltex house & 4pm at Raffles City), it is all 'Sold Out'. So when I reached home just now, Guess what! I saw the yellow box of Goodwood Park Hotel mooncake!! It is not snowskin, but traditional one are good enough to fulfil my crave for now!

By the way, the Mooncake fair is on till 14th Sept 08. Better get there soon if you want the more 'branded' ones!!!!

P.S. On Monday, I happened to catch some parts of Channel U 'SuperBand'. I was quite impressed by this group, 三月, presented a very different taste of MayDay song. I think the main vocal have a very 'Pub-type' of voice. Nice!

Fill me up...

2008-09-07T22:28:00.006+08:00

7 Sept 08

This few days, I spent strolling along the street with Loneliness. I used to tell my friends that it's really alright to be window shopping alone. Now... I not sure if my age play a part in this, I felt kinda bored walking alone.

But from this few days, I've been trying to enrich myself through the net, or looking around bookstores. I think it is time to spend my MPH's voucher or rather to put my cash into really useful stuffs. Any good non-fiction books to recommend?

Another thing I also find myself defeated by Carl's Jr. My stomach was left undone by Famous Star burger + Large drink + Beef chilli fries.... I felt the food hit my throat and found 3 quarter of the fries still in there. Felt lucky that I didn't order a ChilliCheese Burger!

Today finally got a chance to try taking some night shots with my camera.

Tried taking without flash during the night, although background was brighten up, as I zoom in, it is kinda blur still. Wonder how do I take a nice one?

Wondering have I ever say things at the right time?

2008-09-05T21:46:00.002+08:00

5 Sept 08

It's weekend!! I just (finally) resolve my new modem problem. I was actually spending the last few days trying to figure out how to connect to the net. Finally I'm here now. *Phew...

I feel happy after reading Dear Jazs' blog and Candice's one this afternoon. I'm really looking forward to Dec 08 and Jan 09!!

As it is Friday night, I thought these songs really suit my mood now.

Timbaland - "The Way I Are" featuring Keri Hilson

The man w/ the sexy vocal - Craig David - "Hypnotic"

I wonder have you heard this song before, I feel it is very nice song which makes you feel like nodding your head so hard as if you are on estacy!!!

Timbaland ft. Fall Out Boy - "One And Only"

Nelly Furtado - "Say it right"

I finally found it

2008-09-02T20:53:00.002+08:00

2 Sept 08

Thanks to my colleague, I finally found the title of this song! I think I can listen to it 10 times a day!! I really didn't know there is a movie with this song. Just happen to overhear in on radio, but simply can't find the song title.

It's by Hugh Grant and Haley Bennett - Way Back Into Love

This song is also taken over to Asia and sang by Fish Leong & Pin Guang.

Enjoy!!

Have U ever say Thanks?

2008-09-01T22:30:00.002+08:00

1 Sept 08

Teacher's Day...

I hardly can recall any good memories on eve of this day from Kindergarten, all the way till Polytechnic.

I'm shy... I really do... Maybe I don't show that. Or is that I am just afraid to expose my poor command of English (as my classmates mostly are potato-eaters) So that slowly mould a quiet Me.

Not to say, this word, "Thanks." which since toddler, we have been taught to say it as a return for one's assistance to you. Even during Teacher's Day, I have never put "Thanks" to an action to my teachers. E.g. A tiny gift, a stalk of flower... Well, every year, I was there, sitting in a corner, overlooking my classmates flood my teacher with their gifts in the classroom.

2 factors, why I don't or should I say, I can't...

My pocket money was only enough for a tuckshop 50 cents bowl of noodles.
I will either stammer or stay mute, if I ever turn up in front my teachers with a gift.

I think that my teacher will be thankful to me, if I do any thing stupid that day!

During Kindergarten, my mother mostly pick me up in the Teachers' Room, unlike my friends who went off via the main door. Coz I never get enough of mischief stuffs!

I still can remember this incident very clearly..... In order to save money, Mum brought a one size bigger school shoes for me (they can even come loose while walking!) One day, I got damn irritated by an Indian classmate, that I tried to kick him on the face. Unfortunately, I misses, and that was a really bad miss. My brand new shoes flew across the class and landed in front of my teacher. I was immediately slapped on the palm, sent to detention. As usual, caned by Mum back at home after being told by the English Language Teacher.

During Primary school, this jinx hit me again, and this occurred during Teacher's Day celebration.

I think it is Pri 2, whole class was having fun with potato chips, party poppers & stuffs. This Maths teacher was chatting with my female classmates, while I was playing crazily with paper-fold Ninja darts. Happily folded my first (and last) paper dart, I threw it up to the ceiling. *Wooo!! And it bounced off the fan and landed on my teacher's eye brow. Teacher got mad, send me out of the class, staring at the sky, till party end. I walked back home with a forlorn face.

Secondary School, I was part of the celebration event. Got laughed by fellow classmates, why? My class have two Wushu members, one is a female, one is Me. She was always up there performing individually, attracting lots of attention. Whereas Me? My duty was to carry a heavy carpet with my friends, lay it nicely for the performers..... I'm more like a joke...

Other than this, I done numerous rules-breaking stuffs.

I damaged a basketball ring....
I played soccer during POAccounts lessons...
I slept through 60% of lessons...
I nearly got caught by Principle and Vice-Principle when smoking at nearby block void deck....

After 'O's levels, I always hope to go back to secondary school, paying those teachers a visit. But I always questioned myself, do they remember me? Have I ever left any nice memories for them? Seriously, I cannot recall much.

Till now, I simply have no chance to say "Thanks" to all the teachers who had taught me, show me the guidance to where I am now. If not for them, I afraid I won't at where I'm standing now. This is probably one of the regret which lingers inside me these past 24 years.

Feeling accomplished

2008-08-31T23:59:00.005+08:00

1 Sept 08

Spent a fruitful weekend. And was very glad with my purchases now.

Staring in front of me is my new Edifier (Cheap cheap) 2+1 speakers.

Inside my bag is my new Sony Cybershot W150. This is truly a tough decision after my long courtship of a digital camera.

And they won't be here with me, if not for Comex 08!! This is certainly a national event! From 60years old uncles to 30years old daddys to Ban-ka-la (which linger around your void decks) I went there on Thursday (First day), found there was not much crowds as compared to last IT Show. Wander around, trying to get as much Digital cams flyers. Spoken to S**y and Olymp** staffs, but found out that they really don't know much about the products they are selling!! Simply reading from the catalogue given!

Tried going into the Panasonic Lumix's crowds but failed. So was doing research online for reviews and feedbacks on those models which I've shortlisted.

Went back over on Saturday noon with 2 friends. This time managed to squeeze into Panasonic's crowds, after 20minutes of consideration, I decided to head back to Sony booth. Planned to get model A but last minute before I pay, change my mind to get W150 which cost $100 more due to the freebies given.

When heading home, I carried 2 big bags or rather I dragged them home..

Whatever... What matters most is that I'm feeling great! Time to head out to take my shots!!

Weekend Task

2008-08-30T00:18:00.002+08:00

30th Aug 08

This few days, while I'm on leave.. I'm still on the go.. Doing my research of Digital cams, JPs, Ring pillows...

Jazs was really busy with her assignments and tests. Really pity her....

Tomorrow gotta go over Comex for final round of research, and hopefully I can get the one I desire and turn out suits my usage.

Any one got nice recommendation or review of your current digi cam? Care to share with me at the eleventh-hour?

Dirtiest run I ever did..

2008-08-24T23:20:00.002+08:00

24 Aug 08

Yesterday, while Jazs was taking her test in the afternoon. I was wandering around, window shopping around from Orchard to Suntec under the rain. Count myself lucky not to get myself sick today. After Dinner with Jazs & family, I gotta give the Korea's firework presentation a miss, I reached home around 10pm. And turn in after an hour.

Waking at 5.40am today was torturing. When I heard the alarm, I told myself, "If it is heavy rain, I shall get back to sleep." When I opened my eyes, it was a cool weather, not a bit of rain... I couldn't control myself as I lie down like a dead pig. Struggled as I warm-up and do some stretching, my eyes were closed as I brushed teeth.. I'm so freakly tired... *Arghz...

Breakfast was plain bread with banana. Board the cab and reached Esplanade at 6.25am. Join the crowds, and moments later, I heard the flag off. As usual I was down there 300m away from the Start line.

Well, I started off smoothly, trying to adopt the correct running method. Reaching the 14km mark without feeling the usual knee pain I had in the past. But what's lie in front of me is,

Mud..

Soil...

Soft terrain...

LL... I proceed forward. Within minutes, I found my favourite Adidas red shoes covered with mud. *Arhhh!!! From then onwards, I went as slow as I can. The change in gradient and terrain were really a bother for me. Poor adapting ability overwhelmed me. Finally reaching the Marina Barrage at 2hrs, strolling my way as I stepped on this newly erected bridge which overlook Sheares Bridge, CBD, Fullerton hotel and SG flyer. Amazing view indeed. Argh... Felt my first cramp on my calf.

From then on, I half jogged and limpped my way toward Fullerton Hotel. And I finally complete SG Bay Run within 2hrs30mins. Absolutely glad that I did better then during my army days. I think those video clips I've watched, really helps. What really matters to me most is I'm facing no extreme pain on my knees and legs.

Running Techinques

2008-08-21T22:58:00.002+08:00

21st Aug 08

As 24th Aug 08 draw closer, I kinda worry about my physical ability to withstand 21km..

Feeling like a dog being cornered, I have yet to complete a 8km run for the past few months! Currently is like a Chinese saying : "Gan cheong dog jump over the wall" So i resulted in searching for correct running techinques. I thought this clip is useful.

I only come to know about the Nike Human race last week, just surf the webby, found the 'dri-fit' tee given look much more nicer than SG BayRun's tee. *Ha! Forget it... This weekend will try hunt for a jogging arm pouch, so as to carry my cellphone along to take a few pics from Sheares Bridge (that's is provided my knees dun give way...)

Olympics craze...

2008-08-15T23:03:00.003+08:00

19th Aug 08

Currently the 'IN' thing. Olympics Beijing 2008.

An event which even Mr. Lee postponed his 'talkshow'. You can imagine how much attention was drawn towards it.

From passing of torch, which started out quite terrifying for the runners. Suspected b*mb found around Beijing. Till now, we all witnessed how Singapore finally break medal drought for 40+years. Got astonished how my swimming idol, Michael Phelps rise up to the occasion to grab all 8 Gold medals.

For me, I deliberately miss 'Old man running on wall' event on the Opening day. I really get started off watching the Olympics, starting from Swimming events. From Men's 400m Individual Medley Final to the last event Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final. He is surely a prodigy of Swimming.

In the last Olympics, I watched (i rank) All-time greatest event,

2004 Athens Olympics Men's 200m Freestyle Final.

Flying Dutch dolphin, Pieter van den Hoogenband

Aussie Torpedo, Ian Thorpe

Upcoming American star, Michael Phelps

I was actually craving for a second helping for this event. Unfortunately, Ian Thorpe retired. Pieter van den Hoogenband isn't any younger for these events. Phelps domination, swept almost every events. Truly a great all-round swimmer we have ever come across. When the papers reported, The only one who can beat Phelps is he himself. I wonder, what if Thorpe hasn't retired? The world ever cast a line like this on Swiss Tennis King, Roger Federer. But now? Presently, we can only hope for a Nadal or Djkovic to appear in the pool, challenging this 'God of Swimming'.

The next event I follow, (isn't table tennis). Basketball!! Although this US Dream 8 Team form by NBA All-stars, seem invincible (close your eyes also know they will win Gold), I still happily watch the matches of them versus China and Spain.

Third sport, I TRIED to follow is Women Volleyball (Tv seldom show lehz). But today result, shows that I need not have to follow anymore. Coz Russia which is the team I supported for years have been beaten by China... *Sighz.. Starting from 2002, when there is a sport channel set up by Mediacorp, they showed some Women Volleyball World Championship. I was attracted to the Russian team formed by a few pretty and tall ladies!! (But not as pretty as Sharapova!!) I simply love the way how they attack by using their biggest advantage, Height. It was always an exciting match to watch them facing Brazil, Cuba and USA.

I especially like this player, Lioubov Chachkova. She is regards as one of the Greatest All-round player in the World of Volleyball. Thinking that this could be her last chance for an Olympics medal, I was hoping they are able to create another history of getting into the Finals like 2004 Athens Olympics. But today results send all hopes crushed.. What is left is past memories..

Ya!! Another one! Diving!! But I only watch events that feature the beautiful China's diving queen, Guo Jing Jing!! *LoL!!!

Lastly, I just wanna say this: They won it, Yes, they did. BUT!! I will be

supporting SG Olympics winner provided they are born at K.K Hospital. Call me a stubborn, old fella. I will only say it's good buy, but I'm not buying it. Apologies..

Ramen @ Gallery Hotel

2008-08-15T21:10:00.007+08:00

15 Aug 08

Last thursday went for Ramen session with Adam. Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station, walked a long long way, passing Jumbo Seafood, Robertson Quay and reached Gallery Hotel at around 1915hrs.

At the lobby of Gallery Hotel, started staring the shops' direction signs. 5 Jap resturants. Go -->

So we walked -->. Well, it not there. We wandered around the perimeter of the hotel, so when I spotted a red lantern hidden at 1 corner of the building. Went pass a bushy, unkempt planter box and saw a Jap restaurant. At this moment, we are still wondering if this is the right place.

Looking the menu pasted on the glass panel, Adam confirmed WE ARE THERE!!

Ran towards the front seats (in front of the Jap Chef). But the front seats are blocked by a partition...* Errr..

Let's take a look at the menu....

I ordered for this!

Do you know : Everytime I ordered a ramen with corns and seaweeds, I simply can't resist the temptation of adding butter if it wasn't included. But this day, I decided not to do that, Let me try the original taste first.

First look... Like Lor Mee...

First taste... Nice! Super strong taste of the soup.

First bite... Normal ramen... *Heard the ramen are imported from Japan! But I found 1 lump of un-cooked ones stick together... Turn off... Points deducted

Second taste... The soup is getting unbearable salty-ness... But I kept drinking, still craving for it, I dunno why...

As I eat and look at the menu, I saw this line of words:"You may request for a bowl of plain soup, if your throat feels dry after consuming the ramens."

Now I know why! Do I care about the salty soup??

End result :

Overall, it is a good to try, PROVIDED you want to grab a bite before you heads into Dbl O, or you just happen to be there.

How he did that?

2008-08-14T00:01:00.004+08:00

14th Aug 08

I simply cannot figure out where he got that last burst of energy that push the US team towards Gold position?

Jason Lezak was really the man! Phelps certainly have to thanks this man for STILL being on track for his Gold aim...

8 is the year I ever make her so happy

2008-08-11T23:19:00.002+08:00

11 Aug 08

I can't believe that how time flies... Jazs & Antz have been together for 8 wonderful years. But this year, we have a something really special!

Something we look forward to....

Something that make us purchasing stuffs like running tap...

Something we know, after the hard work, product we'll get is 'Happiness'....

I never knew I was the first among all my best buddies to reach this stage!

But I'm glad that some of my best buddies weren't too far behind me! = )
In fact one of them is preparing something even grand then mine!

Well, I now have to focus on my Year end event. Last week, managed to complete some tasks:

View a restaurant by Clarke Quay - But not to our liking. Photos from the website seems kinda grand, with nice atmosphere. On site was a different thing! OUT!

Got my suit, shirt and pants at relatively cheap price! Less than $150.

Collected our rings... I finally got my first diamond ring - I'm not gay, ask yourself!! When have you ever have a chance to find an excuse to wear a diamond ring? *Candice was the first who saw them... Sorry Mum...

Spent a simple yet surprise lunch with Jazs where I presented to her .... Br..... Rose...

Accomplished like 60% of the stuffs, still have to work on the venue thingy now. But we are happily working, calculating out stuffs together. Looking at Jazs sunshine smile, certainly push aside all my tiredness.

I just wanna say thanks, Jazs, May we continue a few more cycles of 8 good years.

Snapping away while I strolled

2008-08-03T23:38:00.002+08:00

3rd Aug 08

Finally got my pics taken last weekend, which I went with Jazs & Family on a outing.

We walked through almost the whole stretch of 'The Southern Ridges'. Starting from Henderson Waves (Curvy wood structure) towards Forest Walk (elevated metal structure - full of I-beams) and Alexandra Arch. The journey through the artificial greens, ended at Hort Park (New NParks - Gardening Hub) Entrance.

Look at this webby if you wanna know more about 'The Southern Ridge'
"http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=attractions&id=62&Itemid=73"

Lunch was brought at Seah Im Hawker, and I nearly quarrel with that gan-cheong spider Char Kway Tiao auntie. Fortunately it didnt spoil my mood of enjoying my fav Lor Mee!

Back to the photos..

After looking through all those shots, and compare with Jazs' cousin's dig cam... I really have strong urge to buy a better cam!

By the way, those pics are taken with a 3.2 mega pixels camera. They are all uploaded at my Flickr web : http://flickr.com/photos/20939735@N04/

Enjoy!

Treasure those ard U

2008-08-03T00:35:00.002+08:00

3rd Aug 08

Due to change of working shift, I wasn't needed for work tis Sat.

Working environment change...

People around you change....

Your approach towards work certainly got to change too...

New experience for me...

Trying to adapt to it right now...

Keep on wondering how I should plan my future footsteps. As I've always say. Life still goes on... Friends in your workplace??? Pretty hard for one. Just follow your heart and Walk on...

Ok... Enough of that.. So this is how I spent my Sat :

1. Wash my piggies, giving them a nice shower... Looking at how comfortable they are after that brighten up my day!

2. Surf FaceBook.. Wondering why is my new Ambulance keep kana summon for no reason... (Parking War)

3. Went over Katong brought the "Glory Catering" $2.20 popiah. I feel it is worthwhile! Rate based on the taste of the chilli, big prawn. $3.20 for the Mee Siam, which is simply great! The more chilli the beta!

4. Watch 3 hours of "Animals Planet", while Jazs does her assignment.

5. Dinner was at the famous "Fly Fly Wa-ton Mee", ordered with very high expectation, but ended up. whining about the lack of taste in the mee... Till now, my rating of Best Wa-ton mee is still the "Jia Xiang Kolo Mee"!!

Sunday, what will I be doing? See how it goes when I wake up tomorrow..

Do I require English language lesson?

2008-07-28T22:26:00.002+08:00

28th July 08

My manager corrects my silly grammar errors in my letter replies..

After reading through my blog, I discover lots of grammar and spelling errors...

I realises I could not speak proper or pronounce proper English...

I over-rely on MS-Word and www.dictionary.com....

This is how bad I am...

Primary school - I got Band 3 for English so often, that I got used to it.

Secondary school - After Sec 1, which I obtained a C5 in Final Year exam. Since then, I have been on track record of F9.

'O' Level - I really wonder how I got D7...

Poly - This is where my English pick up, through the class-mates around me who are mostly potato-eaters. My weekend job does help in my language improvement.

Currently, I doubt I have improve much since then...

Red Cliff - 赤壁

2008-07-24T21:41:00.002+08:00

24 July 08

Yesterday morning I went Polyclinic to check on my aching back. After lunch, I went over Plaza Singapura redeem my free ticket (points earned by UOB card) at Golden Village.

So this is the day where I watch, which I feel, is the most entertaining movie taken from China history, "Romance of the Three Kingdom".

Brought my popcorn, sat down and muach away, preparing for this 2.5hrs movie. Heard from a few friends saying that, the movie was really draggy, and it ended before boats were even burnt. But I feel it is certainly a good attempt by John Woo. How the characters interact (some funny scenes between Tony Leung and Takeshi Kaneshiro), how the storyline move, the feeling of is better as compared to other asian directors.

How the generals of both armies crashed, how swift and cool those characters handle the weapons were really nice! It seems like watching real-life "Dynasty Warriors" (A action game featured on PS3, XBox & Windows XP.) Added to that, the casts were nicely fitted into the characters.

But it is a pity that those famous characters, e.g. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, weren't those more well-known actors. I was actually daydreaming about Andy Lau as Zhao Yun *LoL!! Think the reason is those characters camera roll time isn't that much, imagine hiring those well-known actors, in the end you get a hard time thinking about how to fit them in, how to increase their on-screen timing. Wages paid is also a problem.

Well, overall, it is a biggest and more worthwhile watching chinese movie. But one thing to ponder a thought, in view of the huge amount spent, if audiences managed to sleep in cinema, this is simply a big failure. I feel this worth watching during Fridays but without your popcorns.

The Dark Knight

2008-07-22T23:17:00.002+08:00

22 July 08

Just went to catch "The Dark Knight" at Toa Payoh Eng Wah.

Allow me some time to explain why did I intend to watch this movie....

Since childhood I never taken a liking in watch superheros films.. Never did I got excited over Superman pushing planet Earth away from an asteroid, neither do I glued to tv staring at how Spidy did a freeze on New York City building. In fact, I detest superhero movies. But this new series of Batman, absolutely change my mind, as I turn my head back, watching the first episode, "Batman begins".

And I will say it is the BEST Batman movie I ever watch as compared to the nipples perking suit wore by George Clooney, the silly penguin thingy that tried to bomb around at Gotham City. But I can say, you won't regret stepping into the cinema for this 'new' BattyMan by this director. (I dun mind ever paying the weekend charge)

Anyway, the first episode certainly makes me wanna be there tonight, inside the cinema, trumbling alone...

Brought a single ticket. That fella who I brought the ticket from, indeed give me a single ticket, PLUS center seat but it is next to a parapet wall.. *argh...

1840hrs... Timer tick off for this 150 minutes movie..

First scene blast away by a few jokers robbing the bank. Till then I stay glued to my seat, getting a shock once awhile the charming-looking Christian Bale (I swear I'm not GAY.. He look really great!) disguise as Batman turned up in front the scene.

Stared at how the Joker amazinly act out by the late Heath Ledger, poked a pen-knife into the villian's mouth.

I thought this two mentioned are the only one really worthwhile paying for the ticket price. Erm.. This is another guy... He did not appear in any scenes, but he contribute to Why this movie is currently number one in US.

Christopher Nolan

This movie is never about how hero win over villians. (Which is why I like it.) Whereas it dig really deep into the world of Joker. Why he kills.. How well he plans as he kills.. How he was transform into this state.. And it is all reveal in a straightforward manner. (He certainly deserve credit for that.)

Batman character did not really have a large breakthrough. But he is cool as ever. How the camera shot the way he glided around the building, riding on his Lambor. Stunning indeed. It is a little pity part of the movie, Probably the focus was much on Joker.

Whatever it is, Please watch it if you like the first episode! Let's see if I watch 'Red Cliff' tomorrow, if so, I will tell you about it.

Sick again and again...

2008-07-16T22:22:00.002+08:00

16 July 08

Right now, my desk is filled with 3 different packets of medication from my 3 visits to clinic.

On Sunday night, I felt weak & sick after dinner...

Monday noon, went for lunch at Sizzler... My plate were filled with greenie veggies.. *What else can I eat?!

Tuesday Morning, there comes the pain... See a poor attitude doctor... Lie motionlessly on bad from 12pm to 7pm... Dinner, then there the 'Zzz..' hammer knock me out again from 10.45pm to 7.35am...

Today morning, after taking med. I was like sleep-walking to bus stop... Luckily I get my stuffs right.. Answer every phone call with my sexy yet sore voice... *argh...

Tomorrow, hopefully I feel beta...

Yesterday while resting, happen to hear this song over 987FM. It is call "Better On Time" by Leona Lewis (she is a great vocal and beautiful look.) Enjoy!

Jason Mraz - I'm yours

2008-07-11T23:04:00.002+08:00

11 Jul 08

Have you hear this song over the radio?? I fall in love with after listening to it for the 1st time!

I simply love this part of the lyrics :

" I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find
love love love love "

I'm gonna miss 4-7 July

2008-07-09T23:18:00.006+08:00

9 Jul 08

Last weekend was certainly a very different weekend. First time in my life, I didn't take bus from 4 Jul, 7pm till 7 Jul, 6pm.

Coz we rented a Lancer (AT) and off we cruised off to Pasir Ris Downtown East for my lovely nephew's 2nd Birthday. Fetching Jazs, driving my Mum home. *Woo~

I drove to work on 5 Jul. Simply feel damn shiok ah! With the auto gear, ensure nothing goes wrong. We seem like in a dream! When parking, hunted our way through, trying to get into a free parking area.

After the chalet, on 6 Jul, was cruising time on the road. Wandering to where ever we want! *Coolz~ I'm very happy that Jazs, Mum enjoyed the ride up to Vivo City, Mt. Faber, Henderson Waves. With a transport, we managed to get to the New Marina South Pier. (You should go over there, take a look at the sea view from the Roof. *Amazing!

But on 7 Jul, where the horse carriage returned back to it original self - Pumpkin. Next day of work, felt kinda weird taking a bus to work. *Haha! After-effect of over relying on the vehicle. From these 4 days, we also learn over the difficult part of owning a vehicle currently. 1 miss-cue turn, you end up crossing the ERP. It costs $70 just to top-up 3/4 tank!

Even now CNG is increasing the price. Now ERP is around 80+ island wide. I simply can't find a better reason to buy even a 2nd-hand car now! *Go fly kite lo..

Sorrow ending

2008-06-22T21:58:00.005+08:00

22 Jun 08

This morning was the day where I watch my dear Netherlands crashes out of Euro 2008. 1-3 After extra time losing to Russia.

They were simply outplayed by Russians who are headed by Guus Hiddink (who mastermind the South Koreans 4th WorldCup 2002, Aussies QuarterFinalist WorldCup 2006)

Dutch's defence was exposed by tall Roman Pavluchenko. 4 defenders plus holding midfielder couldn’t be there to cope with in-form Andrei Arshavin.

It is pity that Arjen Robben could not play due to injury. But why was Ibrahim Afellay not in XI, instead Dirk Kuyt who is a slow striker placed on right wing? Shouldn’t a defensive tactics be used? Why was Orlando Engelaar taken off when Andrei Arshavin required much more attentions? Have Dutch watched the vids "Russia VS Sweden" of how the Russian roam around the field as if they are playing home?

I was still holding on hopes when my idol RVN levelled the score... Well, final score matters the most.

I am absolutely devasted once again as Netherland choked during the knock out stages. I’m utterly sad by today performance. I thought we could do better. But... I'm not sure if I still have the mood to follow through the Euro to finals without them.

Nevertheless, thanks to all Netherland players who brought us to this stage and all the thrilling matches we had (Especially VS Italy and France). I really hope that the new incoming coach will be someone like Guus Hiddink or Scolari or Lippi. We simply need a old warrior rather than young ex-player without much experience.

Hup Hup Oranje Holland!! TotaalVoetbal still rules!

Online Videos by Veoh.com

2008-06-20T15:55:00.002+08:00

20 Jun 08

Finally ICT is all over.. Met lots friends.. same old crappy jokes.. waer that same old shit greeny shirt..

I'm simply too tired today. This morning (4am) caught some 2nd half action of Portugal VS Germany. Slept for 5hrs, but still managed to pull through IPPT this morning.

I'm dead beat now...

Greeny week - ICT

2008-06-15T23:54:00.004+08:00

15 Jun 08

16 Jun to 20 Jun 08... I'll be back in my Green suit.. Wearing those stinky black boots..

*argh... Endure...

Till then, I'll be awaitng for Euro 08 quarterfinals!!

Phew... So close...

2008-06-12T22:22:00.003+08:00

12 Jun 08

This morning, I was doing an inspection on rooftop of a 12th storey block of flat.

I was checking with my eyes shifting left to right. As I am walking on the secondary roof slab, one of the concrete cube (supporting the secondary slab) chipped off, and my feet sank along with concrete slab. Twisted my ankle, and I fell forward.

Felt the great pain on my right palm... But I only come to realise that I was only lying a metre away from the edge of roof. Can't complain. Well, it is part of my job. Probably I'm too 'lucky'.. Now even feel the pain on my palm as I sms with my thumb. *Argh..

After that moment, I certainly will hesitate for a while should the next time I am required to access the ROOFTOP.

Are you feeling better now?

2008-06-02T23:20:00.008+08:00

6 June 08

31 May 08,

Dad and Mummy will not forget this date. Do you know how shocked I was, when I saw you lying sideway, struggling to stand up.

"Dad went to do a research when we first notice that you are suffering from hair loss (Jan 08)... I was truely at loss when I saw your illness. I told Mum that we could be losing you soon. We tried whatever we can to prolong your stay with us. But...

I still can remember when Mum and I brought you at Parkway pet shop on April 2005. You are the most lovely one! I love you because you are the only one who doesn't bite!

We are indeed grateful that you gave us 3 of your bubbly babies. But you still remain our top fav! *Ha!!"

So the day comes, when you decided to take a long long break. Mum & Dad were really heartbroken. But we are glad that we are there to accompany you till your final breathe.. Mum insist to carry you in her arms when you saw your tired soul. Her tears came flowing down uncontrollably as we watched you lying there. As you struggled for help, Mum & Dad felt so helpless. We tried comforting you but it all seem useless. You turn your back to face Mum and Dad for the final time before you lie still there. Our hearts were torn apart, this is the first time we ever drop our tears for you.

We couldn't help it but keep on brushing our fingers through your fur, because we know, this will be the last time we can ever do that.

So down goes the small spade on the turf, every inch I dig, the more I don't bear to leave you. As Mum placed you down, can you feel her drop of tear that fall on you? Or you are already standing beside us, whistling away for our attentions?

Even up till today, we just bring ourselves to forget that day.

I rubbished those thoughts of how we can prevent you from this, or why have we not done to build a healthy you. For now, I only pray hard that you had happily hopped up the stairs to heaven and already met your youngest son. (At least we know you won't be alone up there.) I hope that you are back to that flurry self. Whistle out loud that you are free from pain. Lastly, I certainly hope that you can remember all the bits and pieces of Mum and Dad during your 3 joyful years with us.

I will like to say for the last time.... We will love you always.. Take care...

Antz, 真的好累

2008-05-27T21:41:00.002+08:00

27 May 08

I have never thought or ever dare to imagine that this can happen to me.

It may not be a tsunami nor earthquake. But I do feel immerse pressure on me. At a moment, I feel my brain being compress till my blood vessel nearly went burst.

On Labour Day, there comes the first punch, it got to me darn hard. I fell real hard onto the ground, I staggered to get up. It caused great deal of destruction to whatever that left with me.

After a while, I managed to kneel on fours. Just when I tried to squat, I felt the kick right on my face.

For a moment, I lie flat. Thinking of what can I do to prevent all these....

This time, I sit up again. Slowly picking up bits and pieces of me.

I got pulled and slammed down hard today... My soul felt extremely weaken.

I have been trying very hard to pull myself up. Get everything going. But seems that heaven is playing tricks on me. Hurdle after hurdle.

I will try hard to stay till the sky brighten in front of me.

What the hell...

2008-05-20T21:21:00.001+08:00

20 May 08

Will you bring your young kid to the toilet and pee onto the wash basin?

I wonder what is that pea brainy guy thinking.

Walking on the line

2008-05-13T22:24:00.003+08:00

13 Apr 08

Recently I'm really suffering from the side effects of media complaint. Seems like a relegation fight now.

Cornered till I can hardly breathe...

Now my only hope is how bad I am gonna fall. Keep my fingers cross, I fell gracefully.

Haiz... Whining won't help... Listen to song ba..

兄弟 by Andy Lau and Eason Chan

Night Marathon

2008-05-12T23:13:00.003+08:00

12 May 08

I am thinking how cool it will be running a marathon starting at 2359hrs. While others were sleeping, you are steaming through the darkness, breathing chilling air, passing by those sea breezes.

How cool will it be, plainly just imagining it!

It is the Adidas SunDown Marathon!

I really do not have the courage to take up this challenge. Think ever since Standard Charted Marathon, I didn't even hit 10km in any of my jogging session. *LoL!

Dumb ass

2008-05-06T22:44:00.002+08:00

6 May 08

Today I went to the bank to open an account for my coy recreation club. I, me, Antz, silly donkey, keep my pink IC at home, slot my 11B in my wallet. Upon reaching the bank then 'discover' that they need my IC.

People scared lost ma...

Till now I still dunno how to use FACEBOOK. So many applications, tons of fan's clubs.. Dunno is I dumb or I just lazy to wander around the webby...

Think I'm kinda dumb + very lazy...

陳奕迅 - 愛情轉移

2008-05-06T00:33:00.001+08:00

I didn't get sick of this after hearing 10 times!

Power of media

2008-05-05T23:22:00.002+08:00

5 May 08

1 day before I enjoy my lovely Labour Day, I got hit a stroke by an electronic media, "S****P".

Because of 1 joker went post an article, 3 authorities gotta act fast to shield ourselves away from this pile of shit that's gonna land on our heads. Within 6hrs I have to climb high and low, perpirse like mad, stain my polo tee, almost wet my jeans... *arghz....

*Phew...

Think it is over by today...

Now I'm awaiting the most important period of my work, can't afford to suffer a setback.

Back to that issue....

Sometime I feel we have complained too much. I remember once I overheard my relative talking so loud about her 'bad' experience with M*c. I can only remember that it is a small matter, and she wanna make that meal FOC. But that's not the end, she even demand an compensation, by stating all sorts of lame reasons that may lead to all sorts of silly sickness.

Hope I dun sound to 'saint-tic', as I seldom complain that much. Even when I suffer a 'loss' during a meal or buying stuffs at supermarkets, I won't argue much, just let it go. Or maybe is that I dunno how to defend myself, or should I say I'm not tactical enough to bite back on their mistakes.

But anyway, there are so many people complaining all day long, maybe one day, I might be 'assisted' in a way? Who knows?

Nowaday, technology rises like no body business, people can write to Newspapers, electronic press, forums to blow their tops more openly. Those self-declared journalists, yet add in 'wonderful' illustration, were happily yelling their injustice to the whole world. Well, it is people in my line who is borne to suffer. Do they care?

I doubt....

Snap a few shots, draft out, send via e-mail, read it 2 days later in papers. He looks at it and smile, hoping for something to happen. If things perisist, yet another shot, SENT! simple as that. Never did they think about end of the day, how many poor souls were unfortunately 'murdered' under their article which may be even less then 1/10 of the page!

It's true...

Anyway, during my last outing with my poly-mates, I remember Ham saying,"Our complain is to let one's learn from their mistakes or things that they can certainly improve on." I absolutely agree. Put it this way, give them a friendly feedback verbally. Rather then, reveal your long knifes at first sight, confront them straight to get what you wanted.

Mmm.... Come to think of that, just do what in my scope of work. Always remember to cover my arse. If ever such merciless media get to me, at least will have some thing that can stand up for me, rather hide like an ostrich.

Am I right in anyway? Life still goes on....

what a night...

2008-04-13T01:26:00.002+08:00

13 Apr 08

Reaching home after my coy's D&D, was to wash up.

Had a few glasses just now, kinda bored at home man....

Tune in Power 98, chill alone with my Sheridan....

Can't remember where was the last time I went crazy at club...

Think is last year Wednesday Deevapali Zouk's Mambo with Jazs...

Craving for another go...

萬芳 - 試著了解

2008-04-10T22:34:00.001+08:00

Song playing on my phone...

This may be a better way of saying "Thanks"

2008-04-10T21:59:00.002+08:00

10 Apr 08

On 2 Apr 08, it is a day of only 2 of us.

It is also a day where we had very bad dinner. (Suntec's "Fist & Cold")
Bad prawns.... Bad squids....

But they still fail to spoil our day!

It is another day where we sat by the fountain, with your lovely head by my shoulder.

It is a day where I held your hand so tightly that I didn't wanna let go.

Well's, it is yet another day where I failed to get you into Soo Kee Jewellery shop.

It is also a day where I realise I'm 2 years older than you from Apr - Nov 08!!

It has been always a wonderful day to know that we still look under 21 years old after that day!! *LoL!!

It is a day where you surprise me with your mystery present.

It is a day where you brought my Sammi's DVD for the first time. *I simply love that concert!!

Today is the day I will like to say,"Thanks for your accompany on my 24th, 2nd of Apr."
And I know that there will be more to come.

A day to remember

2008-04-08T22:13:00.003+08:00

8 Apr 08

Finally, it have been 24 years since Antz struck planet, Earth.

2 Apr 08, seem gonna be another birthday I had. Fortunately or unfortunately it turns out very unforgettable. A very close family friend of mine passed away on that very day.

She is my family neighbour and my Mum's friend for decades, and I know her since young. On every Thursday, she will be at our house, chatting with my mum, where I will always be there around the dinning table listening to their conversation. She watched me from toddler till now, where I found myself a GF. I treat her as another aunt of mine.

So 3 days ago, Jazs and I heard from mum that she is very sick, and we planned to visit her on the next weekend. She have been resting at home since her op on last year. When we visited her on Chinese New Year 08, she still seems weak but was extremely happy when we visited her. Well, we thought that she is recovering well. But little did we expect things turn out this way.

2 Apr 08, I was on my birthday off, I thought of going to the temple to pray for her good health. But my heart sank when Mum broke the news with her watery eyes. I was caught in the moment, held my head in disbelief. So I sms-ed Jazs, who called me almost immediately. "It's too late..." she said. I bit my lips hard, blaming myself, why did we go over earlier.

During one of the nights, I went over. I saw the bulb hanging on the void deck ceiling, the yellow canvas fencing, I heard the ritual from the carpark. Yet at that point of time, I could not bring to myself to believe it is true. As I sat down, I felt great moisture around my eyes, I felt great discomfort sitting down there. I even struggled mentally to offer her prayers. I tried opening my mouth but I failed to speak a word. I hit the top most level of my tolerance while listening to Mum relating her pasts.

On her final day, I viewed the final ritual in great depression. I stood beside my Mum, holding on to her arms, could not bear to face the fact that this is the last time we will be seeing her. Reaching Mandai crematorium, viewing the burial was another mental struggle. This is where my tears went uncontrollable.

Till now, thinking back, everything is too late. Mum mentioned she like crowds, so she chose Wednesday to Sunday - Final day. Or I thought maybe she wants me to remember her by this date.

I really hope she is free from sickness up there and I will miss her laughters and conversations with us. Take care.

Sahara condition

2008-04-01T22:42:00.002+08:00

1 Apr 08

I really can't stand it!! Felt like it is 30 degree temperature every night!!

I perspire during meals...

What's wrong with the climate?

For a moment, Rice is also found depleting! When was the last incident that rice was reported not enough? Donkey years ago ba.

Oil, petrol all hit skyrocking price. COE went higher. ERP increase like mad.

I used to see Shop&Save selling beer less than $2, but not seems the price tag had been removed. Coffeeshop foods hawkers are starting to slaughter our wallets. Think from next month onwards, you will never see $1.50 chicken rice around.

Think really don't 'pian' for your career also cannot. I really look forward this coming July 08 for some really good news.

Time soaring like mad.. I didn't realise it till now!

2008-03-17T23:11:00.002+08:00

17th Mar 08

Life seems the same as you watch your clock tick away. You are so used to 24 hours a day, that you forget that 30 X 24hours is already a month. Without paying much attention, it is almost end of March 2008. I have been in my current company for 1 full year.

Did not feel any special, as I am more concerned about my future plans. Now, working seems like a non-stopping life. Coz I am not studying, not working elsewhere, I simply feel that I had nothing to look forward to each year.

Plans for future were very definate. Straightforward... The more you try to twist and turn, the more money you have to throw in.

Looking at some of my friends blogs, some of them are still studying, working extremely hard for (of course) a better future then me. Still 'gel' closely with secondary or poly-mates. While people like me, in the cruel working world. Sad to say, you are slightly 'lonelier' then them. 9 - 6pm you work, rush home for dinner, watch tv, off you got struck in your bedroom waithing for light-off. Every week, you are hoping for the weekend to come. Every month, you are hoping that the holiday is coming sooner then you expect.

Well, last weekend, for once, I felt, it is just another day. To me, there is also nothing much to look forward to. Just that you see more people along the streets, your Straits Times got thicker, cinema tickets got damn sky-high price. Everything else is still the same.

For this moment, I was thinking of what lessons or classes that might interest me and will inject some thing to look forward to, each and every week.

Currently I found myself 2 goals to look forward to. 1: IPPT on 18 Mar 08 *Zzz.... Oh come'mon..

2: Sheares Bridge Run!! Gotta train myself to last through and enjoy that whole 21km + crossing over Sheares bridge early in the morning!!

What about you? A quarter of 2008 had passed, you decided on anything?

1 Room 1/2 LivingRoom 1 Water Tub

2008-03-11T21:55:00.003+08:00

11 Mar 08

As referred to the title, just to check anyone catch this drama everynight?

Through my mum, I was told that 70% of the outdoor scenes were shot at Circuit Road Market and Hawker Centre which is only 200m away from my house! This arouse me to peek on the first espisode of it.

After watching, I felt it is quite a good drama for mid and high class SGporean. Let they understand that these kind of people actually exists. If you are living in 4-Room flat, without any relatives living in 1 or 2-Room flats, I advise you to watch it for a few espisodes. This drama is very much true, really bring out the low earners of SG. And it is very comical!! The way they filmed some 'fight' scene of Chen Li Ping and that jailed before fella were very funny!!!

Added to that, some high earners of SG popped out during certain parts of the drama to show us how some 'high-class' fellas treat or see those poorer and lower earner. In this drama also bring us into how those people who claim they are 'very very poor', try all sorts of ways to earn fast cash. You may think this can only appear in TCS drama, well, I believe such people do exist.

After working in my current job, I come across many this type of people (as 40% of my site is rental block). Sometime I just wonder whether those residents who came to approach me, are they one of those actor or actress in the drama? Or are they truely poor and unable to work? I think this is negative side of this drama. This makes me think twice about show my fullest support to them. I think I still need some more time to determine how true are they.

But recently as I watched more of Patricia Mok couple and MC King's mum, I got real pissed. Blood boiled..... Why got sure people alive out there... One tried all sorts of ways to cheat other kindness for money, another save so much as if she got tons of tomorrow to spend the money. Buay ta han... I give up... Other catching some glimps of Fiona Xie and final show of the late MC King, I have no other interest in this drama. But still if you guys have not develop bad feelings for this drama, please support it. Because it is another good try out by the TCS drama team!

How long have I been waiting for this?

2008-03-03T23:17:00.002+08:00

3 Mar 08

On 29th Feb 08, 4th driving test at 9.15am.

Did my usual practice in circuit on 8am. Went for the test at 9.15am. Finish my circuit deducting 4pts for 'Failure to look blind spots'. Drove out towards Route 1 (I'm very familiar with this one. Confidence++!) But I drove out less than 200m from Driving Centre, I was told to turn left into minor road. This is where I faced a road block. After given the 'GO' signal, I..... ARH!!!....

crawl off.... *duhz...

Then I hit main road, turn left then right, then back to Driving Centre. Less than 0.8km, I drove. Lucky, isn't it? Heading to the office behind the Tester was a real stress. Thinking back, seems like I did not commit much grave mistakes like the past. Mind was filled with joyful thoughts. But inside the office, I was screwed by Tester like a primary school boy. With the desk so close to the door (outside the office was actually the PDL, Licence Registration etc Counter.) that more than 10 people overheard what he f--- at me.

"You fail to check your blind spots in circuit."
That's very normal..

"You are crawling on the road!!"
Safety ma.

"Your feets are not reacting fast enough to move off!"
I need to look left, right and rear before moving off ma.

"Just now got so many chances for you to turn right, why don't you do that? Your feet should be at the accelerator, preparing to move off!"
This indeed brought me from sky back to earth.

He repeated,"Why didn't you move off?"
"I didn't wanna engage myself in unnecessary risks" this is my reply.

"That is not risk! You are delaying everyone behind! If you are without that 'L' plate, people are going to blast their honk on you!"
Screwed.... I knew it.... Blood spurt out from him... Like the past, I'm waiting for him to draw his sword out, where I spilled my last drop of blood.

*Silence..... 5 seconds....

I can see all eyes outside the door were staring at me...

I believe I did it again...

"How many times have you tried?" For once he chilled and spoke his last question.

"This is the 4th time, Sir."
There is no need to shame me in front of so many people out there man.

I saw him ticked this, tick that, count, count, count.. Wrote the score and said,"Alright, I give another chance."

ANOTHER CHANCE? I'm done for it.

Surprisingly, he ticked the last box that says,"Pass."

Woooo... I said,"thanks..." Stood up, I looked at him once more.. "Thank you Sir." He answer me no more, give me a stare. So I walked out the office, first thing I did is to on my cellphone. Feel of huge relieve... Finally this has ended!!

Nothing else beats this. Even the waiting time from 10.30am - 1pm for my registration of licence failed to pull my moods down!

Things that may or may not contribute to my success on Leap Year:
- First time my instructor said,"Hope you don't see me after this test."
- First time I didn't bring my passport size photo. (I ended up taking a shot with my silly face. The licence errr... is for lifetime hor? Liaoz... KNN..)
- First time I drank Chicky essence before test.
- First time I drank talisman before test.
- First time I didn't went to the loo before test.
- First time I take test in the morning.
- First time I put a steel nail inside my wallet.
- First time I walked out of the Driving Centre feeling real GOOD!!!

This is so far the best thing that ever happened to me in 2008! Even 'Song-er' than strike First Prize of 4D!!

Well's....

Back to square....

I have no car......

CJ 7

2008-02-26T01:25:00.000+08:00

26 Feb 08

Have you watched it? Well, I did! Caught it with Jazs on 23 Feb, 12 midnight at Leisure Park cinema.

This is our first time there. Small theater, simply cannot feel any bit of chill-ness in that cinema. But sound system is acceptable. When buying the tickets, I hardly see anyone else other then me, buying tickets. I (keep my fingers cross) that this cinema is gonna stay for long. One thing we chose to watch there, coz it is really near Jazs' house!

Well, moving back to the movie........

长江7号 aka CJ 7. I thought it is beautifully done up by Stephen Chow. We both felt that this is really a break-through for him. Very different from from his previous works. E.g. KungFu Hustle, ShaoLin Soccer.

Whole movie I can only find Stephen Chow and that fatty boss (who also starred in above mentioned films). The rest of the casts, I got no idea where they come from.

The lame P.E. teacher who pull his pants so high that it almost cover his nipples,

The Clean-freak hongkee teacher who really make me wanna f*** (coz the way he treats that poor boy,

*Wooo.. the Beautiful teacher who did not teach a single lesson in the show. *LoL!!

That hugh female classmate who have a voice of a cutie primary school girl. *Wahaha!!

Stephen's son (who actually is a girl in real person). Her/his reactions and acting are very impressive!! The way she hold her mouth, pointing to the cabinet and finally let out a sharp YELLLLLL!!!! The moment where he realize his Dad had died. She certainly handle those tough showing very well!! Imagine her age... Wow!!

Before watching this show, I have a few friends who told me that this show is below expectation, not that funny anymore. But after I caught this show, I reckon that. It is like a Ferrero Roche. Nice outlook. You unwrapped the golden wrapper, slowly bite off the nuts one by one. Lick the choco 'cover', when it is time, you 'hack' the crust into a creamy choco. Finally you are there, real big nut in there!

*Duhz... Do you understand what am I saying?

Err... Never mind then....

I feels this movie was done very 'internationally'. Jokes cracked were easily understand by audiences regardless of Euro, US or Chinese. Flow of story was cooked up smoothly. Props were done up so nice that you won't forget. E.g. Their 3 storeys house with a very small interior, the lovable CJ7!!...

Background of the movie was showing China, which I feel is a better way to showcast the movie to Ang mos... As ang mo watch more China films than HK ones *I guess!, added to that, China environment is much more easier for them to visualise the story. E.g. That silly farmer wearing the cap exactly like the UFO, saying that he saw flying saucer!! (you got what I mean?)

Another thing that contribute to why I think it is an International flick is this song!!! (Why don't he input a Chinese song?)

It is called 'Sunny' by singer name, "Boney M". Oldies song liao.

Very groovey song!!! Love that!! *Currently my ringtone!! WaHaha!! Like it when the boy dances with cutie CJ7, hitting the faulty radio 1/2way!

Emotion hit skyhigh when Stephen Chow died. From the day, they quarrelled about getting 60+ marks than Stephen will mind his own business, to Stephen Chow's death which was made that no one else could save him at that point of time. After he fall to his death, his son got 65 marks for test, but come to realize the fateful accident. The struggle in his heart when on his bed, crying,"Daddy will be back when I wake up tomorrow morning." His acting is so convincing that I nearly drop my tears. *woo...

I feel that only silly thing of the ending is that, that father and son still have not realise that who save Stephen Chow from death. Funny isn't it?

Anyway this movie is sure to very much worth the $9.50 I spent per ticket. And I certainly wanna watch it for a second time!!

Have you watch it??

I'm a female singer frantic

2008-02-25T20:45:00.002+08:00

25 Feb 08

Latest song of 張韶涵 - 不想懂得.

Very nice hor??

Another one...

張韶涵- 親愛的，那不是愛情

Sad to say it is composed by Jay... *Don't ask me why... Just don't like. But it is still a very nice song!

Pls start creating something new!!

2008-02-23T00:07:00.003+08:00

23 Feb 08

I recently fall in love with this song. Simply, absolutely awesome!!

The smooth drum beats, soothing piano plus voice of the vocalist that blends in so well! When starting listen to this song, I must admit that they do sounds like an Ireland band 'Keane'. But I just love this song now!! Very cool tune!

But fxxx! Some joker went change the lyrics to mandarin, that's certainly spoil this song!! And it is playing on radio everyday!! *%$#!!!

So now my friends, just in case you thought that Joker had such luck of having a nice song in his first album compose by that don't know who. Now I shall reveal the truth! *Daylight....

It is actually an Ang Mo song! Personally, I strongly dislike songs being re-compose into Mandarin ones. Why can't we Chinese compose songs with our very own lyrics and tone??

I urged all PLEASE!!! Hear from the original singer!! Support the original!!! Boycott the faker!!

*ok... Chillz.... > <

Alright, shall we take a look at this MV by a band call, "MeLee", song title, "Built to Last".

Meaninful lyrics!

"I've looked for love in stranger places,
But never found someone like you.
Someone whose smile makes me feel I've been holding back,
And now there's nothing I can't do.
'Cause this is real, and this is good.
It warms the inside just like it should,
But most of all,
most of all,
it's built to last.

All of our friends saw from the start.
So why didn't we believe it too?
Whoa yeah, now look where we are.
You're in my heart now.
And there's no escaping it for you."

Saw it? Love it? If so, pass the message around!! Ban that Daxxxx!! *Opps! Too obvious!!

P.S. Any kind soul got the MP3 file for this song?? HaHa!! Enjoy your weekend!!

KungFu 'Duck'

2008-02-21T00:43:00.003+08:00

21 Feb 08

Just caught 功XX篮. Too lame for me to accept. *Probably I'm lamer than that.

Too little scenes for me to laugh at. *I just can't explain why.

Too similar to movies like "ScXXry Movie" series.

Luckily I did not watch it at cinema. *Guess where!? HaHa!!

But got a bit 'feeling' for it during the last part. When Eric Tsang handed Jay over to Richard (real Daddy).

The basketball skills were... Fluke!

It is like watching an Uni student edition of the infamous "Shaolin Soccer". *I can accept Stephen Chow's style, but not this director's. Since the 2 young monks (Si Xiao Long & Hao Shao Wen) were used as his main casts, I got absolutely turn off. I feel it is a pity that 'Wu Men Ta' was not found in CJ7. *sigh...

If you have watch it, What do you think of this 'Kungfoooo Duck'??? *I don't think you share the same feeling as me.

Last weekend of CNY

2008-02-16T18:38:00.002+08:00

16 Feb 08

Well, I'm home now, with baby Jazs studying... Been thinking of watching 'CJ7' but haven got the spare time for it. *Anyone watch it already?

Lately my weekend nights, upon reaching home. I will on tv, tune to teletext Chan 8 pg 882 for 4D....

Don't call me 'Ah pek'.

Well, you never know when is your turn!! Anyway when in the long long queue just now, saw a poster that wrote something like this: "Winning to knowing when to stop." But as I read this, I turn my back around looking at the 30+ people behind me. I pondered, *Who actually stop by and read this poster.

Less than a quarter.... For me, I'm just betting with some extra cash. Hoping some surprise and to further top up my bank account. I really hope it is tonight!!

Valentine's Day

2008-02-15T00:04:00.002+08:00

15 Feb 08

Contact lenses + shirt and jeans... Very adnormal for me dress up for work.

Going to the estate nearly mess things up.

Usually hot and loss feeling of chill air in office, were worsen by my black shirt.

Argh... I think I'm the only one who dress to the event of the day. Kinda freaky...

Well, 14th Feb 08, was yet another time I brought blue roses for Jazs. The first time was...

Err...

When ah...

I can't recall...

Only remember I brought it a Jurong Point with 2 of my poly-mates.

Who are they...

I also err... can't recall...

Better think it is he or her, just in case I say the wrong kind soul.

Anyway, dinner was steamboat. Because places like Sizzler, Fishy Co, NYDC were spotted with human-formed dragon at the door step.

So what about you, my dear friends? Hope you guys all have fun.

_____________________________________________________________

Better record this down... In case I can't recall in future...

Seriously my memory is failing me. Ask me what I had for lunch yesterday?

I really have no idea....

Lunar New Year - 3rd Day

2008-02-09T12:25:00.000+08:00

9 Feb 08

What the .... I gotta work today... Freakly sian after 2 days of enjoyment...

By the way, my mousey friends had you guys went temple to pray liao? Must remember wor~

2 more days to CNY!!

2008-02-04T23:20:00.000+08:00

4 Feb 08

Every year during this 'almost CNY' period, this song is always on my mind. I first heard it over FM93.3 while waiting for lunch in camp during ARMY days. Super funny, wonder why Andy Lau sang this song. Anyone saw the MTV? Anyway delicate this song to my friends out there!

恭喜发财

It's CNY!! I'm very prepared indeed!!

2008-02-02T00:05:00.000+08:00

2nd Feb 08

End of the week.. Phew.. Really tired over work this few days. But I still squeezed out some time to shop around!

After Monday trip to Chinatown, Tuesday is my final hunt for CNY signage. I was at Rocher Road with Jazs, and brought this!
Nice flowerly rats! Cost me $2.80, you cannot find it anywhere else! Only here! I pasted it on the West side of my bedroom. Feeling that waking up every morning, it is sure to ensure you reach your home or work place safely!! *HaHa!!

On Wednesday, I brought another one. Stick it up on my bedroom door. May I attracts lots lucks and fortune in the Rat Year!

This costs me $1.00!! Very cheap! I think only this shop near my house have this price, other stalls are selling at $3!

Thursday was my Off day. Woke up at early noon, went for a $17 haircut before meeting Jazs for late lunch. Fully prepared, as I am in shorts, polo tee, slippers (What's new?!), water bottle, backpack away for some sightseeing!

First stop :

I passed these very old, weeds-filled terrace houses which is very near to Mustafa Shopping Centre.

Then I finally reached my destination.

Probably let you guys know something. I am actually reading up into 'FengShui' recently. In fact I am quite interested in this 'subject' since I read up those CNY fortune guide book selling annually, when I was in Sec 2. *Mmm.. Just that I did not find a starting point for that. It is only till now I have 2 colleagues who is very much into this, they recommend books by author name "Lillian TOO". So I have been reading up her books since then.

Back to the site, this is one street (recommended by my colleagues) that 'suprisinly' houses lots shops selling 'FengShui' item! I did some read up at home, planned what I am gonna buy before coming over. Thinking back past few years which wasn't going real well for my family, I brought a pair of 9 eyes Dzi beads with white beads (which represent Health) for my Mum and sister. Myself, brought 3 copper coins tied by red string, place in my wallet for income secure. Added to that, I brought a dragon turtle (ensure health and wealth for family) and 3 legged toad (booast money luck) to put at my home. Wondering how good will it do for us. *Mmm.. Looking around tha shop, there tons of other stuffs to energise your house or workplace!

If you need further information, you may look up here:
http://www.lillian-too.com/

Okies, done with this, I walked over toward Bugis. As I passed by this land infected by pigeons!! I had urge to call up my pest controller!

And I reached here, a part of Jalan Besar. Quite rundown.
So I come to my 2nd part of hike. Sungei Road!

I remember whenever I take bus to Sim Lim Tower, I will surely pass by this stretch of road. But I never have the chance to alight to walk along these streets.

Some of you may have seen this place, it is actually a place where those Ah Peks and Ah Mmm display their 'ancient' stuffs here to sell.It is 4pm when I was there, stunned to see so many people shopping there! Look at the things they sell! I really seem like those stuffs that we will dump when doing our annual Spring Cleaning!
Used shoes, those Duracell rabbits dolls, used hi-fi, watches and many more! Wonder if I could bring some of my stuffs over to sell! *LoL!! I see this as part of the cult of SG, imagine the Hippo Tour pass by this area too! Sad to see there are some fellas selling XXX discs openly, certainly spoil the image of this street!

Alright, seen enough of this, I carry on strolled towards Bugis. Saw this place which I have never come before too. This is the place where you see lots of Malaysia buses and cabbies. For me, someone who never put a step on Malaysia, surely will not come this place at all.

Up next was over to warehouses opposite Raffles Hospital. Those canned scallops, 'Bao yu', dried stuffs were selling at relatively cheap price! I find it is a good place to shop for CNY foods.

MMmm.. End of my excusion. Hopefully my next outing in Feb 08 will visit another part of SG. Any suggestion? *Ha! Anyway, do enjoy the CNY ahead!!