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...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Something to think about
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Pity~
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
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
Monday, April 13, 2009
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. = )
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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...
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...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
I walked from 1400hrs till 1700hrs
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.
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.....
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.....
Sunday, March 15, 2009
My Dinner & Dance 2009
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.
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. = )
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. = )
Saturday, March 7, 2009
I like....
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!
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!
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