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
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Botanic Garden
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.
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.
This is Mozart and his piano.
Another one near the Swan Lake. "Arrival of a new LIFE". Inpsiring one!
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.
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
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Disappointing
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
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
Sunday, June 7, 2009
I can wait for a little while more
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!! = )
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!! = )
Monday, May 25, 2009
I like to have some FUN!
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?
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?
Monday, April 27, 2009
Meow....
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Some thoughts & memories
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...
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...
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