Love for life

2XU Compression Run

2010-04-14T22:35:00.003+08:00

Date : 11 Apr 2010
Place : Sentosa
Timing : 1:21:10

Supposedly this is considered my virgin "competitive race" that I have taken part in. Previously, I had taken part in a charity run of 10km and an Ah Meng Zoo run of 6km. These two runs were more of some sort of fun runs where family take part in.

Back to my first race, I would say that the route at Sentosa is pretty refreshing and new. In actual fact, I should be taking in the sights and scene of the island. However, I did not have much time for that as I spent most way of my run looking at other runners. The route of the run was designed in a way that there were many U-turns, therefore you would always see other "slower" runners running in your opposite direction. Well, I was looking out for girls of course... ha

Anyway, the route was a challenging one with lots of slopes. The late start of the race did not help as half-way thru' the run, the sun is already shinning brightly, easy to make you dehydrated more easily. Although they have water-points along the route, I did have a slip of water till the ending point as I do not have the habit of drinking along the way for distance under 15km.

With regards to my timing, I was rather disappointed not to do better. I was hoping to do like 1:15. Nevertheless, I managed to finish the race strongly and gain some race experience. Hope to do better in my next race. :)

My Run 21 Mar 2010

2010-03-21T09:16:00.000+08:00

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My Race Blog

2010-03-02T23:08:00.002+08:00

I got a feeling, deep inside me, that one of these days, sooner rather than later, I will (or already have) turn this blog of mine into a race blog. Why? Basically, I lead a simple life with nothing much to share or dairy. The only interest that I have currently is training for races. Anyway, do not get me wrong, when I used the word "race", it did not meant that I am in to fight for the top spots. My current aim is to be able to complete all "races" in reasonable time. So why used the word "race"? Well, runners referred to all organised competitive runs as races. Some non-competitive runs have also been referred to races...

Of late, lots of Singaporeans have pick up running. You can see lots of joggers everywhere... and surprising, many females are into running as well, just too bad my dear wife is not one of those. The trend is really picking up and of course the major sporting brands and company are taking the opportunity to make a kill. More running shoes, more advance sporting devices, more sponsorship to races etc. One good example is Adidas. They got the so-called adination run across the island and also a run on a Sat whereby joggers enjoy a 30% discount storewide after the run! I joined the last run and inevitably make a purchase of close to a $100. Good business minded there, adidas! Am looking forward the next run to get a new pair of shoes. :p

In the next couple of weeks, I may use this blog as a channel to chart my training. See how first.. haha...

An Update

2010-02-21T00:49:00.003+08:00

Been a while since I last updated my blog. Things have been pretty much the same for me. Same work, same boring life and well, having the same wife, of course! However, there are couple of changes to my life.

My new house. Got keys to my new house last Jun. Started renovation not long after. No, we have not engaged any interior designer, but rather we have much help from my in-laws. And thus, after spending some $30K, our new lovenest is ready on around Jan. I must say that I am very satisfied with our new house and we moved in "officially" on 13 Feb, CNY's eve. About 20 over relatives came over my new house and had steamboat dinner. Not bad right, our 4-room flat can hold 20 over people... ha.. Anyway, our new house is like our holiday resort for the time being. We will probably stay over during the weekends first and spend the rest of the weekdays over at my parents time. We will probably move in around Mar.

Another update. I am taking running more seriously now. Why? Now got kakis pushing together. Before, I was like training all on my own. Very boring. Now got friends to take part in races and runs together. Having friends to share how their training are going tends to make me want to do well too. If they are doing 1-hour run, I will want to do that 1-hour too. Like we motivates each another.

Currently, I am doing 10km to 12km per run. I am trying to do at least 3X of that distance a week which will make up around 30km per week. This distance will probably be enough training for a half-marathon we are going in May. Still, I am looking forward to increase that distance. Will probably come up with a training schedule to slowly increase my time of running and distance. At the same time, other than running, I have added swimming in my training. The swim will be twice a week, about 20 laps, during lunch time. Hope that swimming will reduce my injuries and also improve my stamina. I really need to be highly motivated to follow this run-swim schedule. I must tell myself, I CAN DO IT!

Just got a new gift as a wife from my "Born to Run". I selected the book, and my wife paid for it... keke.. Well, this book is said to be a super good read... strongly recommended for runners and non-runners as well... we'll see.....

Marriage Life

2009-08-22T00:57:00.002+08:00

Haha... my blog is actually still alive and kicking....

Can't get to sleep yet so might as well drop a couple of lines here.

Had been married for five months now. And I must say, I really enjoyed at these five months. Life has been good. Love the feeling of having my dear close to me every moment of my life. Simply love the way to see my dear sleep and snore next to me. Love to see her sleeping so soundly every night beside me. Anyway, just love my marriage life.

At the moment, am doing up the renovation of our new nest. In-laws are doing most of the job. From laying the tiles to calling up their lobangs for the air-con, windows ledges, false cellings etc etc.. thus, me and wife had lots less stuff to worry about, except for the money part. A simple renovation and furnitures etc can easily set us back by $20k.

Tommorrow will be going to our new house. Our tiles had just been laid. Excited to see how it turn out. :)

Rotting

2009-04-21T23:17:00.001+08:00

I am letting my blog rot away.

Got a new toy, the Facebook.

:p

My One Week Leave

2009-03-22T20:09:00.003+08:00

21 Mar 2009 was indeed a special day for me and the love of my life, Yeok Ying. This is the day when we officially and customarily becomes husband and wife. 8 years of courtship and 1.5 years of planning comes down to this single day. A day when we pledged our love for each other for the rest of our life. This was really a BIG day for us.

It seems that 21 Mar 2009 was a hot hot date for weddings. Lots of other weddings were taking place all over Singapore. Just at our hotel alone, there were two other couples hosting their wedding. I believed that this was one of the 吉日on a weekend after the Chinese New Year and before 清明, which is considered not good for wedding.

I was already losing sleep two days before my wedding. I lost appetite for food. I lost 3kgs in that one week. Yap, getting married was indeed a stressful event. Not that I am having any second thoughts but were more worried about cock ups during my big day. I mean, we have planned for 1.5 years, I would not want any major cock ups. I am not hoping my day to be prefect, I just want everything to go smoothly. Another course of worries was my guests. I was worried if my guests would turn up? Would they go to the wrong hotel? Would they be late? Would they have any parking lots? I knew I should not be worrying these much, but that is just me, I simply cares too much about everything that might spoilt my day. For these, my stress level was really high, resulting in my losing of sleep and weight.

So to remove some of my worries, I sent out emails and SMSs informing my guests of the exact hotel where my wedding would be held. Many feedback from my guests were that my wedding dinner venue was to be at the Furama in Chinatown. I do not really blamed them for not looking closely at my wedding invites as most people did not know that there were two Furama in Singapore. Moreover, they both have similar road names. The one in Chinatown known as Furama City Centre is located at Havelock Square. Mine wedding venue is known as Furama Riverfront located at Havelock Rd. So that makes the confusion. Reminders were also sent out to inform that another two weddings were going on during that night which would result in limited car park lots.

After all these were done, we were running around for that one week. Going for fitting of gowns, RSVP our guests, planning and re-planning our sitting arrangement, go for haircuts, go ROM to collect our wedding certificate, sourcing for ties for my weddings, doing up our wedding day programme etc etc etc... really lots and lots of work.

Planning the guests list for the dinner was really the most headache and difficult one. This person wants to sit with another person, another friends got conflict with this guy etc.... then after confirming our arrangement, there would be last minute cancellation of attendance. I am fine with a table of 8-9, but nope for lesser than that. We were still changing our seats arrangement on the eve of our day. In the end, a total of 10 guests from both sides drop out in the last three days leading to our day. No choice, a major reshuffle was done very last minute. I made the decision to combine my friends with her friends. This is not advisable as both sides would felt weird. But then, no choice, because we would not want empty tables.

By the eve of our day, we decided to confirm our guest list. We decided that we should not be bother any more if there were further drop outs. Luckily, only another guest did so......

Went to bed at about 1 am on the eve. Was woken up by my parents at about 3.30 am. It seems that they also can't sleep and was doing something in the living room. Told myself to get more sleep. Was once again woken up my parents at 5 am odd. Hahaha... my parents were as excited and nervous... Decided to get up and get ready by 5.45 am, 15 mins earlier than planned. Later I was told that my some of my brothers gang whom were to help me out in our wedding were already having kopi at the kopishop near my house. Some great brothers I got there... Thanks to all my brothers!

Betrothal aka The Pink Day

2009-03-09T21:47:00.004+08:00

Yesterday was 08 Mar 2009, also known as the 三八妇女节, which is also mine Betrothal Day or the so-called 过大礼 day.

Although both our parents wanted it to be simple, there were still many preparation involved. Here are the list of items that I have prepared.

1) Two bottle of brandy
2) 12 oranges
3) 6 cans of pork legs
4) XX boxes of wedding cakes
5) Two packets of peanut candies
6) Two packets of rice candies
7) Two packets of dried longan
8) Two packets of winter melon candies
9) Two packets of 马蹄苏
1o) Two pairs of dragon and phoenix candles 龙凤烛
11) Four items of gold 四点金
12) Dowry 娉金

The items above were then put inside two traditional baskets we borrowed from the cake shop. They were so darn heavy lor.

Anyway, set off early in the morning at 8.15hrs to collect my cakes at Chun Tin Road. Each box costs $6.50 and I find the cakes tasty and very presentable. Good as a wedding gift. Collected the cakes with my mum and proceeded straight to my future-in-laws place.

Now came the coincidence of the century. I was dressed in my, yah, usual pink polo T-shirt and my mum was in red top. Reached dear's place and saw her cousin and husband at the void deck. They were helping us to distribute cakes to our relatives. Yah, both of them were also in pink. Well, went up to dear's place and oh, dear was in pink; her mum was too in pink; and even dear's second aunt was in pink. Ha ha.. they all very give face, all worn my favourite colors.... ha.

Well, the rest of the day, we would travel from north to east to south before heading back to north. By the time I reached home it was already hitting 2230 hrs. What a tiring day. But at least, the day went smoothly and the weather was great. The day was hot but at least it did not rain. Will post some pics once I get hold of them.....

Huh? Pre-Honeymoon?

2009-02-22T10:06:00.004+08:00

Its set; no more going to Taipei; well, at least for our next trip.

So it will be my fourth time, and our second time going to Hong Kong together. The trip has been booked, real quick after we made a fast decision where to escape to after our wedding. We decided to keep it simple and decided in double quick time to re-visit Hong Kong.

We will be spending 5D4N there and will be visiting some of the places we did not visit the last time we went. Places like Disneyland (ya, I know it sucks, but no $ go Jap), The Peak, or maybe go Ave of Stars at 8pm to see lighting displays. In any case, it will be another eat, shop and relax trip. This time round, we will be flying on Cathay Pacific, our first. Must see if this is a good airline.

Actually, we have also considered places we have not been to. Places like Japan or Korea. In the end still keep to Hong Kong because we wanna save some money for our honeymoon either in June or Dec. We will consider this Hong Kong only as a little get-away, not honeymoon.

If situation allows, we will definitely want to travel further for our real honeymoon....

Honeymoon

2009-02-12T21:47:00.002+08:00

Has been wondering where to go for our honeymoon. Recently, we seems set to going to Australia, that is to go Sydney and make my friend Sandra's place as our base. From there we can drive to places like Blue Mountain, the vineyards in Hunter Valley or even go to Melbourne. Just yesterday told Sandra of our plan, she said that June is also a not bad time to holiday in Sydney. Furthermore, her parents will be there till end June, so we can actually honeymoon together with them... ha...

Sandra suggested taking a domestic flight to Melbourne instead as it will only cost about $100 both ways. Sounds good. Anyway, Sandra told me that they will be only to Tasmania from 04 to 14 June with her parents. We can either 1) Join them and holiday together. Sounds fun as her parents are darn cool and fun; 2) Take over her place and make it our own or 3) Go over only after 14 Jun. Actually, option 1 & 2 sounds good.

But, however, today just received news from office that there could be a leave freeze comes June and we were asked not to plan any holidays during this month. Darn!

Maybe, we can go year end then..... huh......

MobileOne

2009-02-09T00:47:00.004+08:00

My first handphone line was with M1 and I had stayed faithful with this company for 8 years before changing over to Singtel. Well, dun really think that Singtel value its customer as I dun see any loyalty discount from them. They also did nothing when I told them that I will be switching subscriber soon.

So, earlier today, went to M1 to make the switch as my Singtel contract was over some months back. Was truly satisfied with the switch. Got the cheapest plan at corporate rate. It is so darn cheap man.

Monthly subscription is only $14 for Sunsaver plan which offers 100 minutes of talktime, 500 SMS, free in-coming and 3 M1 lines I can call and talk for free. Furthermore, I will get free caller display and auto-roaming for 24 months! Not only that, I was given free registration and also free 3G SIM card which would have cost me some $27. Lagi best is I got a free phone, Sony Ericsson W890! Well, I am not a big fan of Sony Ericsson and will prefer a Nokia, but what the hack man, its FREE lor....

So, left M1 store as a very satisfied man, not paying a single cent and a new phone in tow. Best is my monthly phone bill will be reduced. Next is to get rid of my Singtel broadband. Darn freaking lousy, my internet line will surely drop when any telephone calls comes in. After getting rid of Singtel broadband, next to go will be my home line... No more Singtel!

Online Shopping

2009-02-08T01:14:00.005+08:00

Dun understand why girls always like shopping, until recently, I seems to enjoy going into online shopping sites. I was been told that it will be much cheaper when we shop online especially from sites in the USA. Been to online Adidas store trying to look for some jogging apparels but nothing caught my attention.

The other website I have been visiting recently is this, a UK online store selling retro and classic football jersey. Haha.. what else I am interested in right? Most of the shirts I wanted did not have my size, but got two I pretty like.

Here are the two shirts.

Used from 1999 to 2001. Of course I preferred the home shirt which is the red one. But no size la. Cost £24.99 before postage.

This shirt is used from 1997 to 1999 and cost £34.99. I like the JVC shirt more.

This is the shirt that I like best, but no have my size lor.... so sad...

Given that £ is at the lowest in years, I may considered getting one... no, maybe two of the shirts.... keke...

At the Esplanade

2009-02-01T01:58:00.007+08:00

Do not think can sleep early as I had just doze off on my sofa watching Arsenal play West Ham, so do some blogging here.

Date : 31 Jan 2009

Venue : Esplanade Theatre

This is my very first time stepping into the theatre of our famous durian, the Esplanade. My virgin visit was for a play titled "Design For Living or 《华丽上班族之生活与生存》". This play is in Mandarin and all the casts are from Taiwan. Went for the play because my dear wanna see her 郑元畅 who acted in Taiwanese idol show like 惡作劇之吻. The play was written by the famous Taiwanese actress 张艾嘉 who is also one of the leading cast. It was almost a full house and I guess most of the people were there to see these two artistes.

Basically, the play is very real in current situation. The plot was set in a financial crisis where a company was planning for retrenchment which created office politics. It may sounds like a typical boring plot, but by adding the elements of love and power-struggle, the play turns out to be pretty entertaining and funny. The casts are also real good in their acting skills and able to stir up feelings among the audiences. One or two shed some tears.. hur hur....

After the play, which lasted for about 3.5 hrs with a 15 minutes interval, went for dinner with my future in-laws at the Bottle Tree Village near Sembawang Park. Food is good, as usual, but the Satay I wanted is closed. So sad. Hope the Satay man will be back come Friday... ...

Brand New Year

2009-01-30T01:52:00.018+08:00

The Lunar New Year comes and goes, just like that. This year does not really has any new year mood. This can only signify that I have aged. Well, basically did not really go house visiting except to my sister and brother's house. Collected the Ang Bao that I am due... keke... This been my last CNY in single hood, come next year, it will be mine turn to give Ang Baos.

The highlight of mine CNY must be when my sister visit with her 5-month old son, my nephew! He is darn cute, very active and cannot stop moving. Kids are really so adorable!

My nephew, me and my sister.

Trying to pose with my little nephew who cannot stop moving.

Bascially, nothing else to blog about for my CNY. So let me go back to before CNY......

Date : 24 Jan 2009

Place : Bosses Restaurant at Vivocity

Went to this restaurant for lunch with some of my poly mates and my dear. One of these mates is my good buddy, Sandra, back from Sydney for holiday. In poly, we will always be seen together in school. We will be doing projects together, play basketball till the lights goes off, skip classes together... so much so that many in school think we were a couple. Haha... those were the fun days.

She will be staying here for some 3 months plus so that she can attend my wedding! I will be inviting her whole family as I know her parents too since poly. Know her bro for more than 10 years too. Furthermore, me and her bro attended a same course together last year. Another two in the group were also from Sydney, back here for holidays

Before I digress too much, back to my lunch....

This is my first time at this 黑社会 restaurant. They served Chinese food, stuff like dim sum and so on. The food were rather good, but abit expensive to me. The lunch cost us some $210 for seven of us. But the service is pretty good and their toilet is darn cool. Must go check up their toilets if you happened to dine there.

After the late lunch, we went for some ice-cream at Ben & Jerry. Disappointing. The waffles we had tasted sour. Although the stuff changed the waffles into brownies, we had lost our craving for ice-cream... or maybe we were already full... hee

The girl sitting behind me with her face partly covered is Sandra, my best buddy. The girl sitting infront of me is mine sweetest and cutest and chubbiest dear.. :p

After the awful ice-cream, we went on our own way. I guess most of us got other committments, as the next day is already CNY's Eve...

Lastly, before I end my post, wanna show a wallpaper dear created for me. Nice nice... thanks dear...

Yah, will be on leave today 30 Jan. :-)

More wedding updates

2009-01-07T00:21:00.002+08:00

It is really not easy preparing for a wedding. Tons and tons of stuffs to do. Something that just the two of us will not be able to accomplish. That's when family and friends will have to help.

Recently, we just ordered our bed and the delivery date is 08 Jan 09. As our own flat is still under construction, we will stay with my parents first, taking over the room my brother once occupied. This room definitely need a new coat of paint. I was thinking that I would paint the room together with dad last Sunday as I was out on Saturday. However, after I reached home late on Saturday's night, there was a strong smell of paint. Yap, my dad had already finished painting our room! He is a super worker, wonder how he did it at his age. He even painted our room PINK! No, I did not told him I wanted my room pink. Anyway, brought my dad to G2000 couple of weeks ago to get his suit. Got him a blazer, pants and a white shirt at discounted price. Only cost a total of $160+. Next, will get him a pink tie!

Furthermore, my friend had agreed to be my bridal car driver for the day. He will be driving a BMW 7-series for that day! Yahooo!! Hope that the car will be available that day, if not got to look around for a decent car. Next, Waterbear will beg, borrow or steal a camera so that he can be my backup photographer! Thanks bro.

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More things to do in the next couple of weeks

1) Registered our marriage online.
2) Look for our ribbon. Prepare all the wedding cards, inserts etc.
3) Decide on our dinner menu. Also time to decide when to go for food tasting.
4) Come out with a rough schedule for the wedding day.
5) Cleared my room. Will clear all unwanted books. Will try to clear a cupboard for my dear's books. :)
6) Choose a wedding photo for Raymond.
7) Look around for any wine dealer, nice cheap ties.
8) Almost time to confirm our guest list. This is the more headache one, so we should start early.
9) Also time to research items needed for 过大力。Also check with future MIL what she needs.
10) Start to go bank and change new notes for angpaos.
11) Dear to start no-food-intake after 8pm; and start to move your butt. Time to lose some pounds! kekeke :p

Fly me to the moon...

2009-01-03T00:20:00.003+08:00

2008 comes and goes in a flash. Totally no festive mood this year. Was just glad to have the 1.5 days of holidays to spend with my dear! Nothing beats spending quality time with each another. :)

And so, it is time to start our count down to our big day. It is less than 3 months now. All our preparation for the past one year just to make sure everything goes smoothly on 21 Mar 2009. Much of our preparation can be considered done. Nevertheless, the more headache ones are yet to come. That is the guests list and who to place behind the pillars.. ha. Darn, leave that later on.

On a happier note, I had been thinking where should we go for our honeymoon! Some of the places that we had consider are:

1) Australia / Taipei

Last went Sydney in 2001 and it seems a good idea to go back there again. My best pal is staying there and she had been bugging me every year since 2001 to go holiday in Sydney. Was thinking we can set up our base at my pal's place and from there we could drive out of town to be on our own. Sounds like a not bad idea. Probably can do a 15-20 days if $ permits. Then was thinking maybe we could re-visit our favourite Taipei by taking a flight from Sydney. But dropped the idea because SIA flight to Taipei need for transits in Singapore lor..... what the.....

2) New Zealand

Actually New Zealand is a place I will like to go. Like rent a car and drive all over the country. However, need to do research and scare got stress by the driving. Dun want to spoilt our honeymoon because my tempers can flare easily.

3) Japan / Korea

The other options are Japan and Korea. These are the two places that we will love to go. If we choose these distinctions, we have to decide between Free-n-Easy or tour packages. We both hate tour packages so Free-n-Easy seems to be our options. Maybe, just go Tokyo and get lost at their shopping district? Hmmm.... sounds not too bad cos we love shopping.

4) Europe

This one got to prepare lots of $. Switzerland is a place I wanted to visit after watching European Cup. The other place that I long to visit is the Colosseum in the city of Rome. Has grown to love this magnificent amphitheatre when I study about it during my degree course at SIM. Simple love the history behind it. Place where the gladiatorial games used to take place. Well, the other place that I will pay my last cent to visit is of course Ashburton Grove in North London. Why? Oh, cos it is where Emirates Stadium stands, home ground of the mighty Arsenal. Will be happy to catch a match there.

Well, well, well... many places can go, lots depends on our $. But no matter where we ends up, we will still enjoy our honeymoon....

... its the company that counts.

Last day of leave..

2008-12-15T23:54:00.003+08:00

Darn sianzzz, going back to work tomorrow.

But well, had a pretty fruitful day. Collected our wedding invitation cards and next will need to source for a printer. Darn, printing per inert cost 50 cents... super ex... :(

Also selected my photos for our wedding montage.

Then go Seahorse and brought our queen size bed... yahooooooooooooo

Can't wait for our bed to arrive.

Now, time to sleep..... zzzzzz

Bolt - The Superdog

2008-12-14T00:00:00.003+08:00

Actually, the both of us seldom watch movies in the cinema. Sometimes, we could even gone up to a year without watching a movie, often not remembering the title of the last show that we had watched. Yap, watching movies are expensive these days, but I get to watch free because I had so many free movie vouchers. Maybe, we just preferred shopping then to watch movies.

Anyway, today we watched Bolt at Yishun. This must have been the third animations that we had watched after Kungfu Panda and Wall.E.

Well, Bolt is a nice show about this truely loyal "superdog" who would always save its master when she is in danger. I must say that all dogs or animals lovers should not miss this show. I rate this show a 4 out of 5.

Go catch the show, it will be well worth your ticket price.

Trip to Desaru

2008-12-13T01:13:00.007+08:00

Date : 09 to 11 Dec 2008

Basically, there is really nothing at Desaru. At the same time, we went on a monsoon seasons. which means no sea sports.

There are some places of "interests" like the Fruit Farm, the Crocodile Farm, Ostrich Farm etc; but all seems boring except for the fruit farm. Nearby Desaru are also the Waterfall and a place called Pengerang which is famous for its many restaurants serving seafood like lobster. However, we are basically "trap" at Desaru as the transport to these places are cut-throat. It cost RM110 for a 30-min ride to / fro Pengerang. Bearing that, they charges RM15 / per hour for the waiting time. So if we spend 2-hour there, it would have cost us RM140 for the transport.

In the end, we went for the fruit farm and a boat tour to see fireflies. Ya... Singaporeans very 山龟, must pay to go see some flies. No pics to show because every way is just so dark. Had fun because the children on board with us are so lively.

Anyway, we took the ferry from Changi Ferry Terminal which provides ample free parking spaces. The boat ride took only 30-min. On the same trip as us are some TCS artistes, Pan Lingling and her family. Also on the ferry are 郭亮 and his son. They also stayed at the same resort as ours.

Us. Before boarding the ferry.

First thing we did when we arrived is to check out the sea. Disappointment. I dun mind the rough sea, but the sea seems even dirtier than Singapore.

Our only source of food is at the resort's coffeehouse. They serve very salty food. Here is my dear impatiently waiting for her food... wow hahaha....

Here it comes. Food and chips for RM20. Quite ok price. Our first meal on the resort.

This is our first time playing table-tennis together. Ha.... nothing much to do. So, have a few games to pass time.

Went Fruit Farm in the afternoon. Only the two of us and we have a private tour guide. RM25 per pax. While I was taking pictures of myself with those durians......

.. my dear feeds the many koi.

They also have a mini-zoo with some ostrichs. Nothing much here also. Most of the fruit trees are pretty common and can be found locally, like the jackfruits, drangonfruit etc.......

View from our room.

Pool. Another activity we played to pass time.

Day two of our trip are spent at the resort itself. Went to the beach in the morning to enjoy the sea breeze and I get wet inside the water playing with the strong wave. Ha.. I love playing with wave.

After the sea, took a dip at the swimming pool before going for our spa. Cost us RM450 for a couple. 45-min of massage and 45-min scrub. Dinner and drinks are included as well. Too bad din took any pics.

Us again... going home time.....

Overall, this is a pretty enjoyable and super relaxing holiday. A nice getaway for the two of us. But we still prefer our shopping trips...... ha...

More wedding pics!!

2008-12-04T21:07:00.005+08:00

Here are some more wedding pics of us! All raw without any PS.

My wife......... to-be is so so pretty!!

Save your day for me

2008-11-30T00:32:00.003+08:00

I think this is so nice and cool. Made by my dear who doesn't want to sleep till 6am in the morning.. haha..

Counting down the days... its less than 4 more months before our big day. Time really flies...

By Popular Demand

2008-11-13T22:35:00.003+08:00

There you goes.... ........

Dun say dun have.... wow hahaha.... give you 5 photos here.... :p

Beyond Next Stage Live 2008

2008-11-09T22:11:00.008+08:00

Date : 08 Nov 2008 (Sat)

Venue : Singapore Indoor Stadium

Event : Beyond Next Stage Live 2008!!!

Had decided long ago that I would not be attending this concert. The reasons been 1) wanted not to waste money; 2) because only 2 of the 3 Beyond were coming and 3) the duo would be singing their own solo song which I dun quite listen to.

However, due to very last minute offer, I was there at the concert on Sat. On Fri, I was offered a ticket as one of the Beyond's fan would not be attending. Thus, I decided to help a friend not to waste the ticket as it is a Row 3 seat. The ticket cost $188 but he is getting it go at $120. In the end, I decided to give him $150. So, that's how I ended up at the concert.

Let some pictures do the talking.

A group photo before the show begans. They are more to our group. Some came late while few others went chatting with the other fans.

Ah Wing, drummer of the now disbanded Beyond, starts the concert. He can sing better now.

A group of super die-hard fans from Malaysia. They really super siao one, they even stayed at the same hotel with Ah Paul and Ah Wing.

A self-taken pic in the midst of the concert.. lol

Ah Wing on the guitar.

Ah Wing and Ah Paul

Ah Paul in action.

Paul and Wing again.

After 2 encores, the concert ends around 11 pm. Went for our supper at Old Airport Rd after that.

Well, to me something is missing from the concert as only 2 of them are here. They did sing some Beyond songs but will be better if the missing member is around. Nevertheless, still an enjoyable concert....

Wedding Updates

2008-11-02T01:23:00.004+08:00

21 Mar 2009, the day is drawing nearer. Starts to get worried about what needs to be done etc. Some times, it is always good to be kiasu abit and prepare things early. Just in case things cock up, we will still have time to retify the situation. For example, lucky we did my suit early. Things cock up, we simply spend a bit more to change tailor. I felt that as long as things can be solved with money, it is not a problem at all, providing that the amount is not too bad.

Anyway, the things that needs to be done. In the order of time frame.

1) Selection of photos for our album. This one a bit headache as we need to choose 55-60 pics out of a 1000+++++ pics. (By mid Nov)

2) Re-do our guests list. Decided to cut down on the number of guests. Those long lost friends will not be invited. (By Dec)

3) Need to email our hotel's coordinator. Meet up for discussion, collect wedding cards, print wedding inerts. (By Dec-Jan)

4) Need to start looking at our childhood and dating photos for our wedding montage. (By Dec)

5) To registered our solemniser on ROM website. (Jan to Feb)

6) Research and buy the stuffs needed for Guo Da Li. Cakes etc will be need. (By end Feb)

7) Selection of wedding themes, favours, confirmation of tables. (latest early Mar)

8) Honeymoon!!! (Jun or Dec 09)

Just a rough guide as to what we need to do in the coming months. I believed there should be more to be done. Well, we's do it bit by bit.

Same same..

2008-11-02T01:17:00.001+08:00

Hmmmm here I goes again.....

Here.

Our cycling cum "match-making" trip to ECP on Deepavali.

Maybe we should just have a joined blog.. hahaha..

Holidays! Holidays!! Holidays!!!

2008-10-29T23:39:00.002+08:00

Economy downturn; Financial crisis; Stocks market crash; Recessions; Bonus CUT!!

Darn, the world looks so gloomy. People are losing their jobs, their cash playing stocks, some will lose their lives, others will lose their hairs. But well, I do not care much, I still wanna go for my holidays.

Wanted to get away on a budget trip this Dec. Wanted to go Hong Kong to enjoy the winter. But, as you see, Hong Kong is way out of our budget. So could only go Malaysia or the nearby Batam. In the end, decided to go for a 3D2N short trip to Desaru, staying at Pulai Desaru Beach Resort. Never been to Desaru, but the place looks fun on the show on Channel U. The fruit farm and seafood looks good.

Anyway, do not think there is anything much to do there. Will be just a relaxing trip... maybe enjoy some spa and lazing around by the beach..

Suddenly, the world seems so beautiful again......

:)

Kristy's Wedding

2008-10-29T22:39:00.004+08:00

This week passes very fast, before I knew it, today is already Wednesday.

Well, attended dear's best friend Kristy's Wedding on Saturday 25 Oct 2008.

And well, dear's blog got the details.. :p

Saturday's Outings

2008-10-19T23:13:00.023+08:00

Date : 18 Oct 2008, Saturday

Our plans for this day is very simple; that is to bring my dear's mum and sixth aunt to Quan Hu fish farm for fish spa. However, in the end, we visited places that we did not planned before hand. After Quan Hu, we went to the Dragon fruit farm, the Hay Dairies Goat Farm also some organic vegetable farms. So, it is a day when we can be closer to nature.
We set off at about 11am with dear's aunt driving. Ha.. it feels good to be driven around. There are 7 of us; me, dear, dear's mum, dear's aunt and her two kids.

We went to the Quan Hu fish farm first. The spa is considered cheap which cost $10 for 30 mins. This our first time doing this spa. Quite fun, the bites of the fishes are not painful but rather ticklish.

Me at the small fishes pond.

My dear with her mum and aunt.

Us!

Look at the fishes!

Over at the big fishes pond, those fishes are pretty big. Some as big as around 20-25cm long.

While the adults were getting bitten by the fishes, the kids catches longkong fishes. Cost $5 per hour and you get to keep the container and the fishes you caught.

You can also feed some hungry koi there.

After the fish spa, we suggested going over to the Drangon fruit farm which is 10mins drive away. Too bad, we went at the wrong time. There is no drangon fruit for sale. It is the low season now. Another three weeks will be good. Nevertheless, saw some grapes there.

And we ended up feeding and playing with the koi there. We spent quite some time there, just to relax and enjoy the clear air. I sort of know one of the owner there, as I had been there for a couple of times already. Had brought their home grown rambutons before.

Next we ended up at the goat farm, just beside the Drangon fruit farm. Soon after I got there, I was attacked by a goat.

Attacked by another one. The goats must have mistaken my brown colored bermudas as dried grass.

The goats are cute. They will suck and lick your fingers if you feed them with grasses.

Us us!!

After the goat farm, dear's aunt wanted to go to a organic farm. Somehow, before we found the organic farm, we ended up at a jetty.. haha... Us us us!!!

Finally, at the organic farm. Nothing much here. The prices are expensive. Had organic ice-creams here.

You jump, I jump???!?!

Last stop, Bollywood. Wanted to walk around this farm which has plenty of different fruits and vegetables. However, the sky starts to rain. So, what can we do but just to keep a photo of ourselves, again..

The day was well-spent, fun and relaxing. Once in a while, it is good to get away from the crowded city area to visit a place which is less crowded. Will take away all your stress... hmm next place to go should be Palua Ubin bah, anyone?

Photos

2008-10-15T22:44:00.003+08:00

A bit boh liao and nothing better to do at home. So play with some photos... haha...

Some of the photos can be quite cute. Go to photofunia.

Beyond Sunday

2008-10-05T23:22:00.010+08:00

Today was sunny when we left home at around 1130 hours. By the time we reached Orchard at around noon, it starts to rain. Anyway, the rain soon stops. Well, actually I had totally forgotten when was the last time we had gone out, let alone go shopping on a Sunday. Haha... Sunday is our nua day where we do nothing and rot at our own home. But this Sunday is different as my dear needs to search for her white dress to attend a friend's wedding. And I.... keke.. was hoping that somehow, we would end up at Plaza Singapura later that afternoon.

As it turns out, shopping in the early morning seems fun. Most of the shoppers are tourists and yeah, we actually felt that we were tourists too. Had fun shopping but after walking thru' Orchard, still cannot get the white dress.

However, I got my wish! We ended up at Plaza Sing!! Haha... why Plaza Sing excites me is because two members of Beyond, Ah Paul and Ah Wing would be there. Some of my friends who are Beyond's fans were already there. Haha nice to meet them again.

Hee... here are some pics......

We decided to wait for them somewhere before they go up the stage.

Quite a crowd of people were there too, mostly in their 30s and 40s. One auntie was there with her kid. However, there were also quite a few teens there too. Wonder how they got to know Beyond.

Haha... here we go again....

Here they come!!

Ah Paul walk right pass me and I managed to say "Hello" to him. Haha.. he responded by saying "Hello" back! This simple gesture makes my day.. haha....

Ah Paul and Ah Wing on stage. The emcee for the afternoon is Cruz Teng of FM93.3.

Ah Paul. In his 40s but still look young. No wonder Zhu Yin is still with him after so many years.. ha..

Ah Wing, hmmm, he has put on weight.....

Cuiyi, the gal holding the camera, is a Beyond fanatic, but very how lian. She stalked Ah Paul and Ah Wing to their hotel and managed to force them to take photo with her. Then she mms this photo to me to try and make me jealous. See, very how lian hor....

Peace.....

The duo later appears in Superband. However, their performance is truly disappointing, especially Ah Wing. He needs to sing with the help of a paper and yet he sings wrongly. But well, no matter what, they still got my support, although I will not be going for their concert this Nov.

Big Win for Arsenal

2008-10-01T18:17:00.006+08:00

Stayed up for the Champions League Match late last night. Definitely worth sacrificing my ahem beauty sleep for this match. The scoreline reads Arsenal 4 Porto 0 at the end of the match, but it could have been easily 8-0 or more.

1-0, 31 mins, Robin Van Persie

2-0, 40 mins, Adebayor

3-0, 48 mins, Robin Van Persie

4-0, 71 mins, Adebayor (penalty)

The match is very entertaining, especially the second half. Saw some brilliant skills displayed by the Arsenal players. Hope they can achieve some silverware this season.

Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

2008-09-29T02:20:00.005+08:00

Finally got the DVD which contains some 2000+ photos of our pre-wedding photoshoot. Out of these 2000+ photos, we are to select some 50-55 photos for the album. Not going to be easy I guess... Anyway, here are some of the samples photos we got...

This photo was taken outside the studio at Linden Dr.

Hort Park....

Airport T3

Ben & Jerry, Dempsey Road

PageOne, VivoCity

Seriously, the photos did not come out as good as what I had expected. Maybe because in the first place, I had set pretty high expectation. Anyway, I think we should be able to select some really nice photos to be in the album. The rest of the photos, I think maybe we should spend some money and time to print them out and arrange them in our own photo album....

Friday's Night Out

2008-09-21T23:11:00.001+08:00

Here....

heehee

:p

Our Bintan trip

2008-09-15T23:28:00.017+08:00

This is pretty overdue.... but well, since when I am on time...

Here goes, Our Bintan Trip

Date : 06 Sep to 07 Sep

Place : Maya Sari Resort, Nariwana Gardens, Bintan

This is suppose to be a couple-trip with 5 couples going. In the end, a couple could not make it while one of the gals went alone, making our group 7 persons; Me, dear, JW, KT, TT, Andrew and NaNa.

This is our first time to Tanah Merah Ferry terminal; was surprise that there was a Killiney Kopitiam there. Well, at least I also know that this Killiney Kopitiam served sucky kopi.

Here are some photos.

The ferry that took us to Bintan.

Got us some beers before the trip.... In the end, we got to drink these beers as punishment because we cannot finished them......

Our ferry ride. Took a little more than an hour. The sea was choppy, making us sick.

First taste of the feeling of kanna tok. The food is expensive. We decided to share a portion as I do not want to become a carrot head. Our lunch which we waited for about 45 mins?

After lunch, we headed straight to the beach. The gals stayed under the shades, while the guys....

... took a dip in the sea. The water soon became choppy and the big waves comes in. That's when it is most fun... keke...

The next day...... Our breakfast was not too bad. They have a pretty good spread of food.

Took a photo outside our room. We are so into self-taken pics recently.. hee. The room is chalet style and is pretty cosy inside. Too bad we did not take a pic of the room.

Me; getting ready for another round of swim before we pack up and leave. Hmmm... where is my dear then???

Here she is! Enjoying herself under the coconut trees, as expected... Ha.. but well, she did join us for the beach volleyball. But let's see what is she looking at.....

.. oh the coconuts trees.. waiting for a nut or two to drop.

Took some time off from our volleyball game to fool around for the camera.

Soon comes the time we head home.

There is really nothing much to do at Bintan. We did try their Indonesian massage for about SGD32 for an hour at the Paseh Oleh Oleh. It was okie but left us with oily bodies... ha.

So, Bintan is a place whereby it is so so so commercialised. Everywhere you go, everything u does are meant for tourists. And this place is so darn expensive. They really think that it is so easy to earn our Singaporeans money. They will try to tok our money as much as they can. Be it in food or the water sports they offer. Nevertheless, we had a pretty good time there. The sky is blue, the sea is clear; something we do not get here in Singapore. Although the price is abit steep, this is one of the place to go if you just feel like doing nothing but go for a swim or a spa.

Singapore Flyers

2008-09-06T00:08:00.009+08:00

Date: 04 Sep 2008, Thurs

As a Teachers' Day special, all MOE teachers get to enjoy free ride on the Singapore Flyers. Furthermore, friends of the teachers get to enjoy 25% of the regular ticket price. We decided to take up this offer and paid slightly more than $20 for both of us. I must said that although nothing great, it is worth the time and effort to try the Flyers at least once, just to get the feel of it. Anyway, the Flyers is damn inaccessible. There is a shettle bus there. But please lor, for those going there for the first time, they will not know where to take this bus lor.

Well, here are some pics taken during our rides.

Saw this wedding couple taking photos at the car park. Hee.. remind us of our own photoshoot the day before...

Nose to nose...

Guess what, the pic below is self-taken.

Soccer field at the Floating gallery... Heard they are planning for some soccer matches on this field... Hmmm wonder how many soccer balls will end up in the sea.

Pebblebay condo...

Our CBD...

After our ride which lasted about 25 mins, went for our dinner at Kenny Rogers. They changed their system of service. You do not order any more from the counter. You will be seated and then you order from their staffs. I still prefer ordering from the counter... Less waiting and no 10% service charge!

Lastly, went to lim kopi and had some cakes at TCC. Decided to make some faces...

In a few hours time, we will be leaving for Bintin for a short trip... Yahoooooo....

Photos!!

2008-09-05T17:46:00.010+08:00

Some photos that were taken during our wedding photoshoot on 03 Sep 2008.

Here Jesslin, the make-up-artist is doing up the hair for my dear. Jesslin h'susband is the owner of a hair studio so she is also a good hairstylist. Actually, it is not easy to get a make-up-artist who is also a good hairstylist. This Jesslin is pretty pro, can change the style of hairdo in under a minute! Yap, no joke. She is good.

Now, its my turn. Just some powder on my scarred face and a simple hairdo.

My dear getting all ready in her wedding gown. She look gorgeous, don't you think so?

Putting on the final touches before the shoot starts.

We are all ready!! Beauty and her 白马王子. Wow haha...

Finally, a last photo taken after our photoshoot, while waiting for dinner to come. Hungry and tired...

Did not took much photos with our own camera. The rest of our photos are still with our photographer. Can't wait to collect our CDs with our pics.

Photoshoot.... Yipeeeeeeee!!!

2008-09-03T22:07:00.002+08:00

Today is our pre-wedding photoshoot. Had been planning for the photoshoot the past few months. Looking for gowns, shoes, flowers and etc..... It is really alot of work as we are doing photoshoot ala-crate, as in not with any bridal studio. Although, there are more preparation to be done, I believed that we had enjoy every moment of it.

Anyway, our shoot was scheduled to be at 8 am, with the make-up-artist coming at the same time to do make-up. So, left my home at about 7.10 am. Well, in the car, listening to the radio, the weather focus for the day was "cloudy the whole day with rains and storms in the late morning and early afternoon". Those who take photos will know that such weather will ruin the whole phototaking process.. Still, we proceed for our shoot happily leaving the all our worries to the sky.

As things turn out, we got a clear blue sky in the early morning. Not a single drop of rain, not even any clouds in sight. However, we are only doing studio shoot in the morning. :(

After our studio shoots, our kind photograher, Terry of OneEyeClick decided to catch the good weather and take a few quick outdoor shoots outside his studio. Simple and yet nice shoots.

So, after lunch we headed out to the Airport, Dempsey Road, Vivocity and Hort Park as planned. Guess what? The sky only starts to rain after we had completed our photoshoot! Cannot believe our luck. If it rains before we go to Hort Park, we will not have much of the greenery shoots. Well, at least now we got more greenery.

Overall, we had tons and tons of fun. We even had strangers saying congrats to us. Some even took our photos... haha...

It must also be the day when we smile and laugh the most. It's been a tiring day, but surely one that is truly enjoyable and memorable....

Wedding Shopping Spree

2008-08-24T00:14:00.003+08:00

Today went for shopping to get things for our wedding. Our shopping mentality is straight forward, get our shopping list and just focus to get what we wanted. In fact, we got almost all of what we wanted. Here is our final shopping loots.

1) Dear's shoes - $197.20
2) My leather shoes - $69.95
3) My jogging shoes - $170
4) My socks - $9.95
5) My shirts - $50
6) My cuff-links - $60
7) My Arsenal jersey - $90
8) Our NYDC dinner - $50

So total damage for today, grand total of almost $700! Yeah, both of us spent SINGAPORE DOLLARS $700 on shopping in just one day!!!! This must had been the day that we had spent so much $$$$$ on shopping in a single day. Well, we should spent the money that we had earned. Like what I had heard before, 活着的时候是财产，死了之后是遗产。So we must spent all what we had earned...... hmmm well, at least I felt better now... :p

Anyway, I am officially a 舅舅 now, finally. My sister gave birth to a bouncy baby boy on 22 Aug 2008 @ 2011 hours.... can't wait to have one of my own.....

Bad bad case of withdrawal symptom

2008-08-21T23:17:00.002+08:00

It is really over, can't really believed it.. just like that... the season is over....

Got to wait for another year...

:(

Shocking News!!

2008-08-20T22:08:00.002+08:00

Silvestre set for shock move to Arsenal

Mikaël Silvestre, the long-serving Manchester United defender, is on the verge of foregoing a testimonial season at Old Trafford to become the club's first player to be sold to Arsenal for 34 years.

Arsène Wenger instigated the move yesterday after learning that the former France international had been holding talks with Manchester City and Sunderland. Silvestre had provisionally agreed a move to City before contacting the club yesterday to apologise and say he could not resist the opportunity to work for Wenger, to live in London and be involved in the Champions League.

Paris St Germain had also offered the 31-year-old a contract but Silvestre informed Wenger last night that Arsenal were his first choice and, if everything goes according to plan, the deal will be concluded in time for him to make his debut at Fulham on Saturday.

The move is expected to cost Arsenal in the region of £750,000 and will represent one of the biggest transfer shocks of the summer given United's usual reluctance to do business with any of their major rivals and the fact Ferguson has never allowed a player of his to defect to Wenger's side. Brian Kidd was the last United player to go in the same direction, in 1974, and Silvestre would have been entitled to a testimonial had he stayed at Old Trafford one more season.

Another surprise for Arsenal's fans is that Wenger does not regard the former Internazionale defender merely as a squad player, or as a back-up for Gaël Clichy at left-back, but as a first-choice centre-half alongside William Gallas, primarily as a replacement for Philippe Senderos.
City had been the first club to approach Silvestre and their failure to pull it off represents a major disappointment for Mark Hughes after his difficult start to life as Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor.

City's problems were compounded yesterday when it emerged they were the subject of a possible Fifa inquiry into claims that they had failed to pay some of the money they allegedly owe in the £8m signing of the Brazilian international midfielder Elano Blumer from Shakhtar Donetsk.

News from www.guardian.co.uk .

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Need I say more?? Players from Man United coming over to Arsenal is really a taboo itself. Few players would ever think of doing that; much lesser had made the move. But well, if this guy comes over, he should provide some experience cover at the back...

Mad Mad Saturday.

2008-08-17T03:22:00.003+08:00

Had a pretty hectic Saturday. My initial plan was to have a relax day at home before going out in the afternoon. However, things start to get really wrong from the morning.

Made my wedding suits with a neighbourhood store and the result is darn bloody bad. Poor workmanship, lousy lousy materials, which left me freaking MAD. Darn bloody tailor said can complete my suits in 10 days but in the end, more than 2 weeks still not complete. Still must wait till next Tuesday. This tailor is so confident of himself that he said that there is not need for fitting. I was freaking stupid to trust him. Ended up my pants was so bloody tight and so freaking darn short. Well, enough is enough. Decided to seek out another tailor in Chinatown and forgo all my deposit with the bloody tailor. I cannot afford to waste more time, my photoshoot is in 2 weeks.

Anyway, when to a tailor recommended by my future cousin. Hope the result will be good. At least this tailor needs fitting, which I think is darn important. So, my lesson learn here is to always seek out options and go for recommendation by friends. The theory of 一分钱一份货 is always right. Try to save some $$$ and in the end you will lose more.

Anyway, after getting the tailor made my suits in Chinatown, its time for my dear to have her first fitting at Ted Collection. Well, I guess I am more excited in seeing the result of her dresses. Well, well, well, the results came out really good. We are pleased with what we seen, in fact very pleased. And the dresses are only about 70% done. The details of the dresses are not yet completed. Am happy that we had chose the right designers for for the dresses, really is 一分钱一份货, as these dresses do not come cheap. Well, I must say, $$$ well-spent, at this moment. Managed to met one gal from sgbrides forum, wanted to see her much talk about Peacock dress but due to time constraint, got to go off for our Korean dinner.

Korean dinner at Furama City Center was good. The BBQ pork with green vegi was with big serving. Ginseng chicken is heavenly too. Bill for 3 pax - $90 after a 10% "face" discount. The owner of this restaurant will give discount to regulars. Not forgetting, the service is 9/10, super. Did not get a 10/10 because the service is too good that we are pai seh that we could not finished the food.

After sending dear home, off I go ad meet my recently-got-regular drinking kakis at CCK park. First time there, bad place to go. Limited parking and only Malay food is served. So, pretty limited choice I must say. Drink kopi, eat satay, talk cock sing song, talk about the old days, chat about future plans.... and before we knew it, all lights of the restaurant was closed. We left at around 2.15 am....

《黃貫中 + 葉世榮 Beyond Next Stage Live 2008》 Round 2

2008-08-04T23:33:00.006+08:00

Nice poster. Courtesy of flipx. :)

Photoshoot

2008-07-31T22:33:00.003+08:00

Its set on the 03 Sept, our pre-wedding photoshoot.

Had a little discussion with our photographer on Tuesday evening. Pretty please with the ideas that he had. Anyway, a brief-outline of the places that we will be going on that day.

8:00 Gather at his photo-studio

9:30 In-studio photoshoot begins

12:30 Short lunch

14:00 Head up to Changi Airport

15:00 Should be Demsey Road

16:00 Vivo City

17:00 Alexandra Road

Hmmm, I think I got some of the timing wrong, but more at least it is something like that. Its about 5 weeks away from this photoshoot and we still got lots to prepare. Better make a list here before we forgets.

1) Our gowns
2) My tie / bow tie?
3) Our shoes
4) My Number One Uniform
5) My bears, need to wash their clothings
6) Our Hair
7) Flowers
8) Our rings
9) Arrangement with MUA
10) Apply leave
11) Our glasses

I am looking for a soccer ball, anyone can lent/loan me? Also, anyone has a pink or nice colour luggage bag? Need to borrow one for a day. Anyone?

《黃貫中+葉世榮Beyond Next Stage Live 2008》

2008-07-29T09:49:00.002+08:00

《黃貫中+葉世榮Beyond Next Stage Live 2008》

Date：08 Nov 2008

Venue：Singapore Indoor Stadium

Ticket Price：S$188, S$168, S$148, S$128, S$108, S$78　(Exclude S$3 Booking Fee)

Tickets Sales start on 25/08/2008

By Horizon Music Entertainment

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Darn it everything is so expensive now. Its S$191 per ticket... Anyway, already booked 2 front row tickets. :)

Old Airport Rd Lor Mee

2008-06-29T22:33:00.006+08:00

Today, was in the region of Old Airport Rd. Thus, decided to drop by at the Old Airport Rd Hawker Centre for the famous Lor Mee. People said that you can easily identified this store just by the long number of people Q-ing for this Lor Mee. Well, 果然名不虚传, there is a Q of at least 10 person to this Lor Mee store.

Decided to Q for it and ordered three bowls of $4/- Lor Mee. Took about 30 mins before its my turn. I ordered meehoon-mee.

So what's my take for this Lor Mee? Hmmm.. when I take the first bite, it reminds me of 阿宗面线 of Taipei. They has the same thickness of gravy. However, the 料 inside the Mee is different. The Lor Mee has crispy fried fish, Lor egg and some pork, while 阿宗面线 is only the pork intestines. What I can say is that the Lor Mee is good and you will feel very satisfying after eating it.

However, if you ask me if I will still Q up for 30-mins for this Lor Mee, my answer will be NO. The Lor Mee is good, but it is not something that will make me crave for it.. unlike my 阿宗面线......

:p

Durian mania

2008-06-25T22:30:00.011+08:00

I love durians. I especially loves the feeling of finding and picking up durians that had just fallen from the durian trees...

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When I was a small kid, I always love to follow my dad to his jossticks' factory which is located in some very ulu kampong area in the mist of the cemetery area near to Thomson area. To get to the factory, we need to take a bus and walk in from the main road of PIE (near to Mount Pleasant). The walk normally takes about an hour and seriously, we got to pass many obstacles.

As kids, we would fear the sight of Chinese tombstones all around the places. Then there would be commandos mosqitos! Then there would also be stray dogs running all around. My dad taught us this trick if we should come face to face with a fierce dog ready to attack you. Firstly, of course, we should NOT try to outrun the dog. You run, the siao gao will 100% go after you. So, when you are face with the dog, just kneel down and pretend to pick up a rock (of course if there is a rock, pick up the rock) and pretend to throw it towards the dog. The siao gao thinking that you had thrown a rock at it, should back off. Well, we tried before and it seems to work. However, do not try this at home because it just apply to kampong dogs. Maybe the dogs there did not know about the theory of Pavlov's dogs of Classical Conditioning.

So, why do I love to go to such ulu places when I could enjoy my TV at home? There are many reasons. One of the reasons is that there are lots of fruit trees in this kampong area. There will be fruits like bananas, coconuts, starfruits, jackfruits, papaya, rambutans, mangos and of course my favourite durians trees!!

It is especially exciting comes durian season. Kids from other kampong houses will all come together. Mind you, we are not the best of friends. In fact, we are enemies!! We will fight for durians! Of course, we did not exactly fight, but fight to be the one to find a fallen durian. Once we heard the sound of a dropped durians, you can see all kids searching fanatically for the thorny fruit. The one who found the fruit would hold up the durian as if he is lifting a World Cup trophy, short of kissing it. I seldom managed to retrive any durians as I was too young then. I was like a 5-6 years old boy running around without my underwear! However, the fun of searching for a fallen durian always makes me wanting to follow my dad to his ulu factory.

Life then was really so carefree. We played with dogs, catch fishes in the river and played with big grasshoppers which dad would catch for us deep into the forest. My childhood seems to be so fun......

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Opps.. I have diverted so much. Well, back to today. Somehow, we found ourselves in a forested area with lots of durian trees! My childhood memories all come back at once! Since we are there, we walk around the area and discovered that the place had already been searched by durians pickers. There is not a single durian in sight. However, I was lucky to find one BIG one later. Was also lucky to retrieve another 2 small ones. Brought the fruits back for my parents and sis. Well, the fruit is heavenly. Freshy fresh with thin durian skin. Haha local kampong durians hand picked by me.. of course must be nice lah..

Few kampong durians can bring me back so much of my childhood memories...........

10 Promises to My Dog

2008-06-22T12:30:00.004+08:00

Plot

"A 12-year-old girl named Akari gets a puppy and names it Socks. She loves Socks and spends practically every moment with him. However, as she gets older she's able to spend less and less time with him, due to a busy life and having to move away. She leaves socks with a childhood friend but eventually she's reminded of the promises she made to him as a child."

This seems like a not-so-bad movie. Can catch it at the cinema. I got another 2 GV movie vouchers from my sis. So I got a total of 4 vouchers now. Free movies thru' the year... hee

我猜我猜我猜猜猜

2008-06-19T22:53:00.004+08:00

For the very boh liao who is very free, you may wish to watch this episode of 我猜. This is the eposode we went to during our recent Taipei trip. It will be shown on TV this Sat, Channel U. This is just part one of 10 (I think so). If you look carefully, you will be able to spot us... haha.. we are sitted on the steps under the big screen....

Beyond IV

2008-06-18T02:09:00.008+08:00

To many, a CD may be worth just some S$20 or so in a CD store. To others, especially to collectors, a rare CD can fetch as much as hundreds if not thousand of dollars. The CD below is one of those CDs that can fetch high prices. This CD is so rare that few Beyond fans had seen it.

It is first released in Japan and considered one of the most rare CD ever published by Beyond.

This CD is now on sale at yahoo HongKong. For those interested, you may wish to place your bid there. As of now the price stands at HKD2850..... :(

My Weekend

2008-06-08T01:31:00.005+08:00

The weekend had come and goes, just like that. Had few plans actually for the past weekend, but nothing materialise. Had wanted to watch the Kung Fu Panda on Saturday and then go to Southern Ridges on Sunday. Plan to have park my car at Telok Blangah Hill Park and walk all the way to Vivo City for makan and some shopping before we walk back for our car.

However, we not able to do either as my grandmum had passed away on Saturday (thanks for the condolences). Anyway, we should watch that fat panda show soon and carried out our journey on the Southern Ridges.

Nevertheless, yesterday just went thru' our Taipei trip photos. I think I will definitely want to visit Taipei again, for the fourth time. Dear, you wanna go again? Haha....

The flu bug is flying around

2008-06-03T11:14:00.002+08:00

Beware friends, the flu bug is flying around town.

People around me are getting sick.

Myself, am down with flu, cough and a darn bad throat.

Not seeing the doc as yet. I dun need the MC and medicine.

Meanwhile, been downing lots of herbal tea and water; does not seems to take effect.

Darn it, I am sick.....

Finally..

2008-05-28T23:39:00.004+08:00

Phew.... finally completed my post on my Taipei trip...

Refer to my previous post on 23 May 2008 for the pics.

Did not know it is so much work to upload pics, or am I just lousy?

Hmmmm.......

I am numb

2008-05-24T01:50:00.002+08:00

The recent cyclone and earthquakes had killed millions of people. When news of the cyclone hit Singapore, I sort of felt pity for them.

Then news of the earthquake came while we were holidaying in Taipei, while we were at the 《我猜我猜我猜猜猜》 recording. We heard about the news from one of the show producers. Did not know about the casualties till we watched the news at night back in our hotel. This time round, no sense of sympathy, watched the news just like any other daily routine news.

Read Straits Times on the flight back and still no sense of sympathy felt towards to the victims. I guess it is best to feel this way. If we are to get too emotional over every happenings in the world, we will get really unhappy and despressed. The best we can do is to donate money. But yet again, I do not think I will donate any money. Partly because we will not know where this money will end up and maybe because I am really numb already.....

Taipei 2008

2008-05-23T01:39:00.049+08:00

It is time to add some life (photos) to my blog. Pics from my Taipei trip, finally.

Date: 10 May to 16 May 2008

Hotel: Rainbow Hotel, Ximengtin, Taipei

Weather: Cooling, 19 to 25°C

I will not post on a day-by-day basis. I will hope that we can refer to this post as our guide when we visit Taipei again. :)

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Flew off from Terminal 3, our first flight out from the new terminal. Nice clouds with shot taken on the plane.

The temperture was a cool 21°C when we touched down. We were expecting the weather to be much hotter. Anyway, had our first meal at Taipei at "Young", a theme resturant in Ximenting. The food is not bad and I would say that its cheap. The dinner set which includes a main course, salad, soup, a drink and a dessert only cost around S$12

A cute dog at one of the store in Ximenting. Very obedient too, he will just sit by the entrance of the door and will not step out of it. This bred of dog is now very popular in Taiwan.

Yam ice from 鲜芋仙，a dessert store you can find all over Taipei... but we prefer...

their 招牌 more. A mix of 青草，milk and yam and sweet potato balls.

Yang Ming Shan，阳明山

There is nothing much on this 山. Maybe we went at a wrong season, not much flowers to look at. However, the place is very cooling and very relaxing as compared to the Taipei city. They got this "famous" flower clock.

Old auntie selling roasted purple color sweet potato on the 山. Very sweet. So our verdict of this 山 is that it is not worth visitng again. Come once and it is sufficient liao.

Danshui Old Street, 淡水老街

Minutes walk away from Danshui Metro Station. Very crowded on the day we went there because it was a Sunday and also a Mothers' Day. The atmostphere is totally different when we went there last year on a weekday. So recomended to visit on weekends. One of the must visit place. Lots of food and stuffs to buy. The famous 阿婆铁蛋 is also here. I think it is the place where we spent the most.

After all the food and shopping, can walk by the seaside to watch the sunset and enjoy the breeze. Many Taiwanese will walk their cute 狗狗 by the seaside too.

《我猜我猜我猜猜》

This recording is conducted on Monday, but not every week got recording. While we were there, I think at around 50% of the audiences are Singaporean.. ha. Most are students of NUS and NTU. Quite good experience, the hosts are very funny.

Raohe Night Market

After the show we went to the nearby Raohe night market for my favourite 芒果冰!

Also had some 锅贴... Raohe is famous for their 胡椒饼，always long Q. Did not try it this time because we did last year and actually nothing to shout for.

Modern Toilet

This is a theme resturant we went to which is located at Ximenting. This resturant is very popular with youngster and advance booking is advice. This resturant will serve their food in toilet bowls. Food is so-so and price is reasonable.

Their ice-cream is in the shape of poo.....

They also has this super big shaved-ice, can serve at least 4 pax. Of course, we cannot finished the bloody ice. I think name of the ice is something like "passing out blood".

Mirama Ferris Wheel

We also went to take Taipei ferris wheel. A free shuttle bus from Jantan Metro Stn took us there. We never took our own local Singapore Flyers, but we specially travelled to Mirama for their ride. Only cost S$7+ only.

We shopped at the nearby shopping centre and waited for...

night falls.

Us on the wheel, just the two of us... love love love....

Shilin Night Market

After Mirama, we are back at Shilin for more food and shopping... this is our last night at Taipei.

Look at the long Q, these hungry people are after the famous 豪大大鸡排。

And we saw cute little Bobby on sale. Snap a pic for WB... Not one, but....

two of them!

Taoyuan Airport

It was 16 May 2008 and we were ready to head home. But, before we board the plane, we had our cakes! Yum Yum Yum......

In conclusion to my first ever super long post with pics, Taipei is really a place worth visiting. The food, the shopping, the very friendly Taiwanese and of course the many cute 美眉, will definately make us return to Taipei again....

Wedding Day Gatecrash

2008-05-21T23:50:00.004+08:00

While on leave the past few days, had been watching other couples wedding day gatecrashing video on youtube. Some gatecrashing seems to be pretty fun while most are playing the same silly game. Some of the 10 more common games the jie mei played are as follows:-

1) The groom and his brothers will have to wear fanciful lingerie/disposable undies/bra/baby napkins etc

2) After wearing the items in number 1), the brothers will be made to dance

3) Making the brothers drink from baby bottle, with "ni tu" included

4) Eating food which are sweet, sour, spicy and bitter

5) Using usabi as a jam on bread as breakfast

6) One very bad one is using toothpaste as fillings on cookies

7) Making the groom do push-ups; sing songs

8) Very very common one is asking the groom make his love confession to the bride

9) Making the groom and brothers take photographs at every level of the HDB flat; poor photographer, got sabo indirectly too

10) And of course, the ang bao must be enough

Actually, all the above are typical of what I can expect from my wedding. However, I will get my dear to ask her jie mei not to do number 1). Why? Because I will be so bored to do it. Out of the so many wedding highlights I have watched, at least 70-80% are playing this game. Can't the jie mei had better ideas?

Other than item number 1), I am sporting enough to carry any other tasks. Anyway, I will make sure my brothers suffered more... haha...

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2008-05-21T00:42:00.002+08:00

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Anyone going?? Hmmmm.......

Rot rot rot

2008-05-20T01:31:00.003+08:00

Had been back in Singapore for 3 days already.

For these 3 days, we had simply been rotting away at home. My daily routine had been the same; eat, sleep, play games and then dinner at my dear's place.

Had wanted to go out on Vesek Day but did not have a place that we wanted to go too. Plus, the weather is sooooo darn hot. I almost felt that I would melt by just walking to the carpark. Just imagine, we had been enjoying cool weather for a week and now the weather is like at least 35 degree in the day?? Well, I will rather be in my room air-con then go out.

Still to upload our trip photos. The photos are still in my dear's laptop. Will want to post some photos here to act as a guide if we decided to visit Taipei again next time....

Home Sweet Home..

2008-05-17T15:09:00.002+08:00

Back from Taipei!

Simply love the weather there. When we touched down on our first day, the temperature was 21 degrees siah. Had to buy a jacket straight from Ximenting, or I will go cold. For the rest of the days, the temperature will be around 19-21 degrees during the night. Daytime, the temperature will hover around 20-25 degrees, darn cooling lor..

Bought more clothings and stuffs than we really wanted too. We had only planned for a makan and walk-walk trip at Taipei, really. However, after all the walk-walk at Danshui, Ximenting, Shilin etc etc.. we managed to pack our bags till they almost burst..

Although, we just went Taipei a year, we had a pretty different experience this time. When to places we did went to last time. Even to places we had been to, it was totally a different experience...

May post some pics when I got the time.. :p

Out of office

2008-05-10T00:38:00.002+08:00

In a few hours time, I be flying off for my trip to Taipei. Will reached Taipei around 1800hrs, est. Weather forcast for today (10 May) for Taipei is showers whole day from 0800 hrs to 2000 hrs. The rain will stop from 2000 hrs. Weather, from 10 May 2000 hrs will be clear and sunny till we comes back! Anyway, hope will not have too much rain during our visit there. Will be back on 16 May, midnight.

Anyway, thanks to the many well-wishers today. We should be expecting many buffet treats in the coming weeks!

Meanwhile, sayonara Singapore!

Holidays!

2008-05-04T00:05:00.006+08:00

In another week this time, we should be somewhere in Xi Meng Ting or some 夜市 in Taipei, eating our hearts out! Ya, its about time we take our well deserved break.

This trip of ours can be considered as a very last minute thing. As I had said before, we had not planned for any holidays this year so as to save up more money. However, managed to have some spare few thousands of dollars that we can actually squeeze in a "short" trip away.

More or less we had decided some of the places that we will be visiting this time. It will be more of a food and shopping trip more than a scenic one. As for 花莲, we decided to skip it and go for some whale watching instead. Had also making booking to watch the Taiwanese variety 我猜我猜我猜猜猜. Hope got pretty mei mei to look at.. :p

Anyway, today went to source for my wedding suit. Managed to get a cheap tailor which charges only $250 for the cheapest material. My friend recommended this tailor which many of his friends had used. So, most likely will made my suit with this guy.

Next, we should be looking for materials in Arab Street to be used as my vest. We should do that in June, maybe during the school holidays.

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Disclaimer: Do not read on if you are under 18.

And yah... went Chinatown to change our NTD. Went toilet to relief myself at one of the shopping complex. I was using one of the urinal when an elderly man in his 40s came and occupied the urinal beside me. What happened next made me abit du lan. This man after unzipping, kept on looking at my direction. Darn him, he was like staring at my manhood lor. Ya, I know that mine is big and strong, but if you really wanna look, do it discreetly lah. You should know the feeling when someone stares at you when you are peeing. I almost wanted to ask him "kua si mi lan jiao?"

No, I did not do that, as I am afterall, a refined man...

情人

2008-05-01T10:29:00.003+08:00

Currently playing is S.H.E singing a Beyond song 情人 at one of their concert in Hong Kong, in 2006. The song was originally released in the year 1993, some 15 years back. The version by S.H.E is of course nothing compared to the original song. However, if you do not like S.H.E, simply listen to the end of the song.

It is amazing that this song is so well-known (after so many years) that S.H.E fans could sing it so well. If you have the time, listen to the original song and you will love it.

Cannot find the original sang by the late 黄家驹， instead found one performed by the 3-man Beyond.

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情人

作曲：黄家驹作词：刘卓辉

盼望你没有为我又再渡暗中淌泪
我不想留底, 你的心空虚
盼望你别再让我象背负太深的罪
我的心如水, 你不必痴醉

**WOO…你可知谁甘心归去
你与我之间有谁?

是缘是情是童真, 还是意外
有泪有罪有付出, 还有忍耐
是人是墙是寒冬, 藏在眼内
有日有夜有幻想, 无法等待

盼望我别去后会共你在远方相聚
每一天望海, 每一天相对
盼望你现已没有让我别去的恐惧
我即使离开, 你的天空里

Labour Day

2008-05-01T10:09:00.003+08:00

Today is 1st May, Labour Day.

To celebrate Labour Day, I decided (or rather I do not have a choice) to labour my day at work...

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Anway, I had already managed to complete my run round Woodlands. Managed to hit Causeway Point and all the way home, without getting lost.

The distance covered is abit more than 7km, taking me 48+ mins. Felt really short of breath after the run.

From now on, instance of simply running round and round and round, I will be doing strength training. Will also read up on tips on how to achieve my goal, to complete a marathon.....

Updated the route I took...

Woodlands Ave 12
Find more Runs in Woodlands, Singapore

A-maze-ing Woodlands

2008-04-24T00:01:00.003+08:00

Today went for a jog.

Decided last minute that I should go on a new route, a new challenging route that will take me through lengthy Woodlands Ave 12. This new route is un-ran, un-tested and un-planned. As the saying goes "failing to plan is planning to fail". Well, I did failed, as a matter of fact.

My run starts at about 9.45pm from my place at Woodlands Dr 14. Run towards Woodlands Ave 12 and up the long road towards "3M" factory. Then made a left, towards Admiralty MRT. By the time I passed the MRT, my stop-watch reads 35++ mins. Initially, I had hope to hit Causeway Point before I made another left to go home. However, I decided to take a cut after I passedby Admiralty MRT as I know I will not make it to Causeway Point.

After I made a left after Admiralty MRT, the unexpected happens. I got lost inside the housing estate. Darn it, I go 2 rounds around Woodlands Ring Road before I ended up at Admiralty MRT again! Darn, I decided to hit right back into the housing estate and found out again that I am going in circles!

Saw a NPC but too shy to ask for directions. Saw a cab but felt stupid to hail a cab home. Saw a passing police car, felt even more stupid to ask for a ride home.

After going another round, with all my strength down the drain, I saw a familiar landscape, the 888 Plaza! I was crying with joy! From there managed to navigate the location of my sweet home, which is another 15 mins walk-jog away!!

So, after going through this Amazing Jog round Woodlands, I will plan my running routes more carefully for my future training runs.. the feeling of getting lost (in your own neighbourhood somemore!!?!) is simply F**K-UP!!!

Recent work experiences

2008-04-17T23:38:00.003+08:00

Recently, work is pretty routine. One thing that I am enjoying during my work is the different people that I encounter. From them, I have learnt different things, different ways of handling a problem and also the story of the soya bean milk.

One of the stuffs that I had pick up is so-called "investments", that is buying and keeping of shares and stocks. Although it is easy said then done to really earn from this method of investments, it actually does help people make their millions. The other thing about buying shares is that some companies pay out good dividends in a year. For example, we buy 200 shares of "SIA 200" at $15.34 which will cost $3068. According to my "guru", he said that the dividends that he got last year is around $300-$400, which is around 10% of what he had invested (he brought the share at around $10)! Provided that the share price do not drop too drastically, the dividents he earned per year is already so attractive...

Well, maybe I should park some of my spare cash in shares.... oh well, since when will I have any spare cash? :)

This is the night

2008-04-08T23:34:00.002+08:00

Venue : Anfield

Date : 09 Apr 2008

Time : 0245 hrs

Event : Champions League

Game : Liverpool VS Arsenal

Significant : Maybe the last chance for either teams to have a go for some silverware

Score : Unknown

So, I will be up at 0245hrs later to catch this match...

Will be the last season I will be watching "live" Champions League on my TV.

Next season no more Champions League on Starhub, in another words, no more "live" EPL for me next season.

Why?

Because I have made the decision to cancel of my Sports Channel after this year Euros.

Tough decision but should be a sound one after all.

:)

Good Old Days...

2008-03-27T02:22:00.008+08:00

Was looking at some of my old photos when nostalgic strikes me again. Decided to post some of my old photos here.. haha... These photos must be at least 6-7 years ago? Cannot remember too well, O darn, I am getting old!!

Some of my dive mates when we went diving at Perhantian, a great dive site. I was not in the photo as I was the one who took this shot. :(

Nice island with crystal clear water. During my first trip to Perhantian, I went "WOW", was really 山龟, never knew that there were places with such nice water.. :)

Couple seats?

Still remember that this jetty is not in use. The access to the island is via the shoreline. The speed boat would ferry us to near the shoreline and all of us, carrying big heavy dive bags, got to walk in the sea water to get to shore.. Nice experience.

Blue spotted ray! My good friend took this photo. Nice shot!

Last photo for today. Try to spot me??

Hmmm.. maybe I should go diving again... :)

Taipei, here we come!

2008-03-27T01:14:00.003+08:00

Had already booked the hotel in XiMengDing, Taipei from 10 May to 15 May. However, yet to book the air tickets there. Therefore, I must say that our trip is about 80% confirmed. Although, my leave had not been approved, yet, I already got the verbal approval from my boss. Given the person that I know of him, do not think that he will change his mind later on.

Well, today, a friend asked me why Taipei again since I went there only last year? Well, I guess the reasons must be because my gf like the place very much. The food, the shopping and especially the 24-hour bookstores. Since she came back from Taipei last year, she must have got withdrawal symptoms for one month, two months?

I guess that Taipei already has a special place in our heart, especially Taipei 101. :)

This time round we will probably take an early train and visit 花莲, which we did not went to, the last time. Then probably we could go 泡 some 温泉 at 阳明山。And of course not forgetting our 豪大大鸡扒 and Ah Zhong Mian Xian!

Hope that this trip materialise, it should be.....

Work and work

2008-03-19T22:28:00.003+08:00

It had been pretty hectic the passed weeks.

Life had been pretty routine;

Home to office, office to home, home to office...and the cycles continues...

So basically, its all work and no play.

Sigh... when can I be normal again?

Gotta plan a get-away in May; maybe to nearby Hong Kong or Taipei again. :)

Blockbuster of the Year

2008-02-15T00:07:00.003+08:00

This must be one of my most anticipated movie of the year.

To go with this entry, a TWINS song for all to enjoy.

I Love this Game!

2008-02-12T21:35:00.000+08:00

The Chinese New Year holidays come and goes. Before the holidays even began, I knew that with the blink of an eye, the holidays would flew pass. Guess I am right. Well, people learn from experience. It had been the same the past 30 years. Time passes super super fast when you most enjoying it. So let's enjoy our new Chinese Year and before we knew it, the next Chinese New Year will be round the corner!

Did not visit much this year, not that I had many places to vist my previous years. Just that this year is very much family orientated. Spend all the holidays visiting my grandmum, brother, sister and gf's place. Gamble a bit, lost a bit. Anyway, I always loses money during new year.. well...

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Well, back to my topic "I Love this Game". One year ago, I would struggle to pass my IPPT because I simply cannot ran. I need to go for my test 3-4 times before I "passed". However, since one year ago, I have been jogging regularly, as in 2-3 times a week. Before I knew it, I am addicted to running. So, now, I have been training regularly, wanna attempt the marathons later this year. Hope I can make it, maybe for the half-marathon.

In the meanwhile, I will be training for my company's 4.5KM cross-country. Hope that I can complete it in maybe 25-26 mins. May not be easy because I am only clocking 27+ mins timing now. Anyway, will up my training sessions this and next months.... anyone wanna join me? :p

你是我心内的一首歌

2008-01-14T00:59:00.000+08:00

王力宏 and Selina of S.H.E

王:你是我心内的一首歌
王:心间开启花一朵
s:你是我生命的一首歌
s:想念汇成一条河
王:点在我心内的一首歌
王:不要只是个过客
s:在我生命留下一首歌
s:不论结局会如何

合:好想问你
合:对我到底有没有动心
合:沉默太久
s:只会让我不小心犯错
王:不小心犯错

s:点在我心内的一首歌
s:不要只是个过客
王:在我生命留下一首歌
王:不论结局会如何

合:你是我心内的一首歌
合:心间开启花一朵
合:你是我生命的一首歌
s:想念汇成一条河
王:想念汇成一条河

s:好想问你王:好想问你
s:对我到底有没有动心
王:对我到底有没有动心
s:沉默太久王:沉默太久
s:只会让我不小心犯错
王:不小心犯错

合:点在我心内的一首歌
合:不要只是个过客
合:在我生命留下一首歌
合:不论结局会如何

10th day in confinement

2008-01-13T23:40:00.000+08:00

Today marks the end of my 10th day of confinement. And no, I am not fully recovered yet. Some of the pokes on my body had already dried up. However, there are those still with full of water in them. I can even spot a few red bean size pokes. Darn, I am not out of my confinement yet!

Tell you all, it is really suffering not to be able to leave your house for 10 days. I am almost bored to death. All I can do is surf the internet and play my Xbox. But I am already sick of doing the same thing everyday. Managed to do some early spring cleaning, but I am really super sian.

I miss my jogging sessions. Got a new G-shock but still no chance to put it into good use.

Darn my MC ends only at the end of this week. So, my confinement continues.. before I know it, I might have spidery webs all over my body....

Huh? Chicken pox?

2008-01-08T16:04:00.000+08:00

Last Thursday, a small blister-like rush appeared near my armpit. Think nothing of this tiny red rush and I even poke it open. Check my other arm, a few red dots. Still think nothing of it because I attribute these rushes to maybe insects bites. Later that evening, went for a run. Completed 4.2Km and I felt more tired and fatigue as compared to my other runs.

Friday, still feeling very tired and fatigue. Went for a buffet and then to a wedding show at Bugis. Went my gf place and starts to ran a fever.

Saturday, rested at home the whole day. Fever on-off. At night noticed more red spots coming up. Darn, make me realised that I might already be down with chicken pox! Rush to see the doctor at 9 pm, clinics all closed.

Sunday, saw doctor first thing in the morning. Doctor said, "Yeah, this is chicken pox!" I was, what the..... chicken pox at age 30? Doctor says any age also can get chicken pox. He said he got it at age 20.

So, another two weeks of medical leave. The last time I went for two weeks medical leave is just last month lor. Darn suay lah.

So now at home, suffering from my itch and unsightly marks. Going to ban my mirror for the next few days....

Christmas cheers

2007-12-26T01:03:00.000+08:00

Christmas comes and goes quickly this year...

Did not really celebrate much except for a simple steamboat dinner with my family on 23rd Dec. Not that our family celebrates Christmas, but I think we are just taking the opportunity for a little family dinner. Bought a Swenson durian ice-cream log cake. I must say this log cake is nice. Everyone of us at least had three rounds of this log cake.

Well, so Christmas is over already. Next, will be the New Year holidays. After that, Chinese New Year. Yipeee!! Our second last CNY where we will be receiving Ang Baos.

Darn, I dun feel like giving Ang Baos, yet.

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"Last Christmas", my all time favourite Christmas song. Enjoy!

Cut me up....

2007-12-16T18:17:00.000+08:00

When someone is down on his luck, he can be really down.

I had just recovered from my surgery and went back to work. However, I am going for another medical appointment come Tuesday. This time for another problem.

Same hospital, same clinic, that spelt trouble for me.

This time round, they may (most possibly) cut me up again.

Darn, hope it will be nothing serious.

Nevertheless, will push any more further surgery till next year.

Going back to work

2007-12-12T23:44:00.000+08:00

After spending more than 2 weeks on hospital leave, it is about time to go back to work. Went for my review today and doctor gave me another 2 days of MC, for today and tomorrow. Therefore, I will going back to office on Friday. The next review is 2 months from now on 6 Feb 2008. What the fish, 6 Feb is CNY's Eve right? Do not think I have the time to go hospital on a CNY's Eve.

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Last night watched a Beyond's interview conducted by a China TV station. This interview was conducted in the year 2005 when Beyond was having their last concert in China. In this interview, Beyond talk about their beginning, their previous jobs, how they lost Ka Kui and life after Ka Kui. A very touching interview in which the host, a Beyond's fan himself, cried. Me too, teared. I guess any Beyond's fans who had watched this interview will drop a few tears. Do not believe me? Watch the interview then. You have been warned.

Floating Head

2007-12-10T16:34:00.001+08:00

This video is darn funny. Must on your speakers!

Wedding Preparation

2007-12-07T00:35:00.000+08:00

Wedding preparation is really not easy. There seems to be 1001 things to be done. Especially now that we are not signing with any bridal studios, even more plannings are required. We need to make our own wedding gown, evening gown, maybe cheongsum, my suit, got a florist, look for make-up artist etc etc etc....

The above are for the actual day wedding dinner and also photo-shoot. Then there is the ROM to worry about. Then furthermore got other traditions to follow like Guo Da Li (纳彩吉日吉时) or known as Betrothal Day. This is a formal meeting between the parents of the perspective bride and groom. The groom's family presents various proposal gifts that represents fertility and prosperity in Chinese Culture, which is also known as "Grand Gift". Thus, the two are considered officially engaged. So what gifts must we prepare? Look below..

Gifts prepared by Groom:

1) Wedding Dinner Invitation Cards
2) Cans of pig trotters
3) Red packet $xxxx (bride to return $?)
4) Wedding cakes
5) 2 bottles of Martell with Yuan coin in it
6) 1 pair of Dragon & Phoenix Double Candles (dragon for bride side) & (phoenix for groom side) with Yuan coin
7) Gold - Si Dian Jin
8) 12 Oranges (Bride to return ? of it)
9) 2 Big basket (for groom to carry gifts)
10) Ang pow for match maker (if any)
11) Longan and Lianzi

Gifts prepared by Bride:

1) Pants for groom
2) 2 bottles of oranges juice in exchange for the Martell
3) Return some cans pig trotters & Oranges
4) Towels wrapped up as presents for groom's grandparents, parents and sibling with Yuan coins in it
5) 2 Bedlamps with Xi (either battery operated or electrically operated)
6) 2 Tea set (for groom's side and bride's side)
7) Xi stickers (include 2 big red ones to paste on main wooden door & 1 gold on masterbed & small ones to paste everything)
8) Descendants Ruler (supposedly to measure ur life together)
9) Ribbons (3 different sizes, big one to tie pillows)
10) Fans (1 pair)
11) 1 sewing box - 12 color threads, measurement tape, scissors. NO NEEDLES INSIDE!! BUY UR OWN NEEDLES AFTER THE WEDDING (12 colors to represent colorful life "tuo zi tuo cai", black/white thread to represent "bai tuo tao lao")(scissors dun use for cutting so soon)
12) Yan Ji (include 10 big & 10 small)
13) Variety of gold jewellery in a box for bride (has to show to the in laws, then bride keep after actual day)
14) Longans, red dates,lotus seeds, rock sugar, yuan bing for groom
15) Red packet, pigleg & cake for matchmaker (if any)
16) Red packet (for bride)

The above serves as a guide but can be really scary to think that we must prepare all these. Lucky my future-in-laws not very particular. And yah, while doing research discovered something interesting. During Guo Da Li, roasted pig is given by the groom to the brides family to signify that the bride is still a virgin. Haha.. no wonder very few people are giving roasted pig now!

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I must said that, luckily, our planning starts really early, we (or rather I) are super kiasu. Can take time to surf the net for information. Actually, it is fun too. Wonder where those brides got their information from during the pre-internet era.

Scary and shivering

2007-12-05T00:45:00.000+08:00

Well, time passed really fast, it had been one week since my surgery. Well, not fully recovered, but should be doing fine. However, these two days seems bad, more blood then before. Hope there is no infection.

Anyway, had undergone general anesthesia for this surgery. The experience is scary. During my school days, I had pushed numerous patients into the operating theater, but it was my first been pushed into one. I must say it is quite scary as I will not know what will be happening to me next. Furthermore, the room is darn cold that I cannot stop shivering.

Nevertheless, while laying in the operating theater, I was wondering how are they going to anesthetized me? I was guessing it must be from the drip on my arm, maybe by some lethal injection? Ha.. but I was wrong. It was by some gas administered via a face mask. I must say this is really potent, because after the 2nd breath, I was feeling high liao. By the 4th or 5th breath, I was totally in dreamland. Medical is darn good now. Bby the time I woke up, the operation is over, no pain what-so-ever. But well, the pain comes after the anesthesia goes off.

The waking up feeling sucks big time. It is just like after I had drowned 20 cans of Tiger beer. Feeling high and nausea. The anesthetic had told me that after the operation, 10% of the patient will have vomitting. I guess I am those unlucky 10%. Puke after operation and even inside the cab. Lucky I was smart enough to have a vomit bag with me......

Well, I was lucky to have someone taking care of me. All from the way from the hospital to back home. She was really at my bark and call. Serving me water, buying me donuts.... Thanks dear....

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Basically, I am still recovering. Going back for review on the 12th. Hopefully all should be fine. Wanna get back to work soon. Sometimes can really get boring doing nothing but eat and sleep at home..... and of course shit.

Lost Auction

2007-12-01T22:30:00.001+08:00

Beyond Autographed "白板" CD. Not for sale. Only distributed to DJs.

Some of you may know that I am a collector of Beyond's CDs and LPs. To collect some of these CDs, the rarer ones, I will go online and bid for them. From Hong Kong, Taiwan and even Japan yahoo. However, in recent months, I had stopped placing any bids, in an attempt to save up money. However, on-off, I will still go online to check some of these auctions.

However, a week ago, a CD appears in Taiwan yahoo, something that I really like. The autographed CD of the 4-some. Something which is still lacking in my collection and wanted it as my Christmas gift. :) But too bad did not win the bid. The most I am willing to pay is S$300. However, I bid till NTD7900 which is about S$360. I might just win the bid at NTD8001. But decided to give it up after consideration. S$360 for a CD may seems crazy for some. But I have a friend who paid S$500 for a Beyond CD. Haha... CD collectors are so rich.

Anyway, I am glad that I did not win this CD. S$360 should be able to make me a nice and simple suit... :p

Must think of the big picture......

KPO Readers....

2007-11-22T22:46:00.001+08:00

For anyone who is still interested in the poor gal's blog I mentioned in the previous post can read "her" entries here.

It now seems that the gal had sink into further depression since the day her blog generated publicity, in forums.

Sad Blog...

2007-11-20T21:32:00.001+08:00

These past days, weeks, months, I had been surfing Singaporebride forum almost everyday without fail. Sometimes, I will read wonderful stories about other person's love stories, other times there will be failed marriages and many broken hearts.

There will be all sort of stories in the forum. There was a gal who wished that her hubby-to-be mother will die early. Some face problems with their hubby siblings while even many many other who face problems with their in-laws. Some back out from their marriages just two weeks before their weddings. There is even a gal who is thinking of cancelling her marriage because she just discovered that her hubby-to-be has Micropenis!! What the *#%#.... Anyway, the morale of this story here is, please test drive early before you agree to a marriage.

So what makes me blog what I am blogging now? No. I am not having cold feets about mine own wedding preparation. Decided to write down my thoughts after I read this blog, link from Sgbrides. This gal, pregnant and happily married till hubby go for overseas for THREE (3) bloody short weeks for work training. Came back with a change of heart and left her wife, and his own flesh and blood. And the new gal this guy is in love with, got a hubby of her own. Machim Hong Kong TVB drama hoh? But really felt sad for her... Read her entries here....

Oosh la la.....

2007-11-08T00:53:00.000+08:00

Went to Oosh at Dempsey Rd with a group of friends for dinner and some drinks. Well, the place is nice with a small man-made waterfall beside our dinning area. The food is not fantastic but still can do. But I must say the price is about expensive. Me and my dear ordered a pizza and a pasta which cost us $49. Normally, for this price at a normal restaurant in town, we should be able to get two drinks with desert as well. But no complains here as the ambiance is good, can have dinner under the night sky. Should be a good place for couples or friends to just enjoy themselves there.

Anyway, while having dinner, saw this girl with thick make-up. She is quite pretty but the make-up really puts ones off. She looks familiar and one of our friends said that she is Dawn Yang (or click here). Just then, I just remembered seeing her in the Maxim magazine earlier in the day (yah, I was reading magazine during my office hours, haha). She also model for FHM and a blogger. Some said that every part of her body had undergone the knife. Wonder if its true......

After dinner adjourned to the 'live' band area. Nice place with a gal singing jazzy songs. She is pretty good at it too. Over here opened a bottle of $180 wine! Darn it, each glass comes out to $30. So we spent quite abit for this dinner and drinks.

This type of semi high-class wine-and-dine doesn't seems suitable for me, at least for now, when I am trying to save up. At the end of the day, I will tell myself that it is always good to pamper ourselves a little. I dun mind spending this sort of money again, with the company that we had......

Can hear my wedding bells?

2007-10-25T23:51:00.001+08:00

I know.

My wedding is about 1.5 years later. Still long way to go.

However, preparation had already started.

Started to read sgbrides everyday.

Listening to recommendation to songs that can be used on my day.

So, after listening to few songs, I can imagine myself doing the march-in.

Hmmm.... not only my dear fantasize alot, I also do fantasize now.

Maybe we can push our wedding to next March instead? :p

First Contract Signed

2007-10-21T00:06:00.000+08:00

Today, we signed our very first contract, in preparation for our BIG day.

We decided to sign this contract first because we really like their work. So, signed now because they will be up-ing their fees soon. This contract we signed is from the "one eye click". This is a professional photography studio set up by a young couple. They are darn friendly and not pushy unlike most bridal studios we visited. Most of all, we really like their work even though we knew that we will spend much more using their services.

Anyway, we took both their bridal package (both indoor and outdoor shots) and photography on the actual day wedding. Total after discount is at a price of $3000++*. Had already put down a deposit of $1600. I had offered to pay more first so as to reduce my burden later on. To add, this price does not include all those wedding gowns, suit, flowers and make-up as this studio only offers photography. So we need to source around for all those wedding gowns. I estimated that will cost at least $2500 to $3500/-.

Money money money..... hope my money will be well-spent.

* Do not want to state the exact price here...

Back to Work

2007-10-16T22:45:00.001+08:00

Today marks the end of my 12-day course, so tomorrow going back to work already. I must say that this course is truly insightful, a grade A course all must attend. Not only we got the chance to interact with other agencies but also find out what their job is all over. It is always nice to know our counterparts from other agencies. There were even plans to bring the course participants for overseas trip next year. Too bad, I will not have the chance anymore...

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This past week had been pretty hectic for me. Had been going to wedding shows and bridal studios. Now we had confirmed our dinner venue and also the photography studio that we will be going to. We had also short-listed 2 bridal studios for their wedding package. Things had been going along smoothly....

Wedding Show

2007-10-07T01:33:00.000+08:00

Attended the Wedding Show today at Marina Square. There was also a bridal fashion show. Some of the female bridal gown are nice. Also observed that male black suit is a bit boring. Prefered the grey suit and white suit on show. If got a chance to tailor-made my suit, I may go for my favourite colour, pink. Should be pretty unique. But is it that there is a saying that man wears pink on their second marriage? I also don't know.

Anyway, some of sales person of the bridal shops there is really like a pest. They will come after you and irritate you to let them present their packages. They will stick to you like leeches and not let go of you even when you totally ignore them. Some really turns me off. Why can't they just let the couples quietly take a look at their portfolios and if their photos are really good, the couple will surely wanna find out more. No need to keep on pestering the couples.

To keep the story short, we saw something we like. This shop, "oneeyeclick" offers professional photographers who specialises in taking photos. Their styles are really unique and personalised. Each couple's album are customised according to them. The photos taken are very lively, colourful and very nice. In short, we (I like it more, hee) love their style.

However, the problem is that this shop does not have wedding gown and suits in their package as they are photography shop. So, if we signed our bridal shots with them, we need to source for our own wedding gown, and pay more... Sigh.... hope can work something up.

阿雅回来了!

2007-10-02T23:36:00.000+08:00

She is back! 阿雅 of 我猜我猜我猜猜猜！Enjoy!

Happy Children's Day!!

2007-10-01T23:48:00.000+08:00

And before I forget,

Happy Children's Day to all the kids out there!!

A day delicated to all children of Singapore.

Anyway, different countries, celebrates Children's Day on different dates.

Out of office

2007-10-01T23:30:00.000+08:00

I will be away from work for the next 12 days. Nice time to get away from work. Sometimes, it is good to go for courses. You not only learn new knowledge but also make new friends, which is important.

Today, when I turned out for my course, someone called my name. I was greatly surprised when I saw a familiar face. He is Kenneth, brother of my very good friend, Sandra, who is currently staying in Aussie. Really nice to see familiar faces on my first day, even though, I already knew those people from my office.

Anyway, had a fairly good start to the course. My course mates seems sporting as well. So, looking forward to the rest of the course.

In addition, going to start my jog again. Had stopped for about 2 weeks after I last ran for my IPPT. My left knee is painful. Actually, before my IPPT, I already knew my left knee is slightly injured. But, I had put on a knee-cap and ran thru' the 2.4Km. As a result, my knee was sore for a few days. Now, more or less ok, will start the jog again. Will probably get the widely recognised drug which is good for the knees, glucosamine (is this how the drug is spelt?).

Back to normal

2007-09-25T23:29:00.000+08:00

Finally, after 4 days taking public transport, I got my car back. As predicted, after sending car to workshop, the interior sure dirty and dusty. So, had to clean up on Sat, I hope. Anyway, the workmanship is not too bad, is quite satisfy with the repair job. Seriously speaking, not much repair was been done as all parts damaged are changed to new ones. Furthermore, all the small dents had been mended. My car looks new now! Even sent for polish, wow haha..

I am just glad that I need not take the MRT tomorrow. The morning rush hour is really terrible. I rather stuck in a jam where I can be all alone to enjoy my radio programme. No need to face kiasu aunties who would kill for a place to sit...

Anyway, during these few days. We only took cab twice. One cab trip was pretty funny. This driver was commenting how lousy and poor driver ladies are. I TOTALLY agree with that majority of ladies aren't good driver. So, this cab driver was saying, female drivers would always do a sudden stop while on the road. This do happens but I am laughing inside my heart lor. Why? Because the cab driver is the pot calling the kettle black. Drivers will know what I mean. Cab drivers are the most dangerous on the road. Yap, even more dangerous than female drivers... :p

Dilemma.. dilemma... dilemma...

2007-09-24T19:54:00.000+08:00

So, some of you should know that we (me and Yeok) had been looking around for a place to host our wedding dinner. Our two shortlisted hotels are Furama Riverfront (Old Apollo) and Orchard Parade Hotel. On Sat, we visited both hotels again, to view the actual setup of the wedding. Here how it goes.

Furama Riverfront

Nice nice nice.... it has it own reception area, a swimming pool by its side and a forest on the other side. The wedding theme is super nice, with nice PINK table-top. The wedding favour is very special and cute (I will not disclose the wedding favours here as we might chose this place). Both of us like this place. However, the minus point is that this ballroom got 3 pillars. Therefore, about 6-8 tables view of the stage will be block. However, there are two big projector screens to compensate the blocking. Food wise, we are allow to have more choices here. Able to pick and choose from a fairly wide list.

Orchard Parade Hotel

Not too bad, but not as nice as Furama. A topical ballroom with 2 thin pillars. So, little blockage if any. Wedding favours, not much choice. It is either the boring chocolate or a more unique postage stamps with the couple's wedding picture. The resturant is under Tung Lok, so food should be not bad. However, the food menu is more at least fixed. Depending on which price you pay, you will have to follow their menu.

Overall

We know that Furama offers a better deal. Nice and special place. However, the pillars put us off. Sought the advice of my big brother and big sister in office, I may just go for Furama. Got to make a decision by tonight. Orchard Parade Hotel wanted an answer by tommorow. They said that someone else has asked about the same date as us and willing to put down a deposit.

So, who is willing to sit at the tables behind the pillars?? :p

Phenomenon came true

2007-09-22T00:32:00.000+08:00

Today, before I started driving, I offered flowers to my Buddha which is placed inside my car. When I was doing that, I had a bad phenomenon. I had a feeling that I would get into an accident....

This is the second time I had such a feeling. The last time I had this feeling was a few months back. During that time, I was closed to an accident. A motorcycle skipped just beside my car. Did not hit my car, such, avoided the accident.

For today, it was different...

I was about 200 metres away from office, when I was kissed on my rear by a lorry. Really kanna accident liao. It was just infront of the coffeeshop below our office. The damage is not too bad but still cost over $1.5K for repairs. The lorry decided to settle in private with me. Hope can get the full amount by tml.

Feeling darn suay and sian. Because I need my car, for work and for the weekend. Had some programmes planned. Anyway, it is always good to take the public transport once in a while....

My car should be ready by Monday. So, still need to take MRT to work on Monday. Sian Sian Sian... I hate the morning hour rush......

Great sense of achievement.

2007-09-21T00:10:00.000+08:00

Today, I took my IPPT, for the second time for FY2007. Managed to get a "Silver" Award. To me this is a truly great achievement. Why would I consider this an achievement? The very reason is that for the pass few years, at least 5 years. I had always struggle to even pass my IPPT. For the last 4 years, I would only passed my IPPT on my 4th or 5th attempts. I couldn't blamed anyone else because I would never trained for my IPPT. Nevertheless, I made it a point to pass my IPPT every year. I took it as one of my responsibilities to do so.

This year, I told myself that I would train hard for my IPPT. So since Feb this year, I had started to jog regularly. Make it a point to ran at least 2-3 times a week. I have already come to the point that I will feel uneasy if I do not jog at least 2 times a week. So, a fairly healthy lifestyle I am leading now.

Back to the IPPT. Had actually attempted a test in July. My timing then was 13.26 mins, something like that. Was fairly disappointed as I had took pains in training for it. Anyway, told myself that maybe my training is not enough. So, had put in more training. The extra training did bear fruits. Today, my timing was a cool 11.56 mins. I even punched my hand into the air as I crossed the finishing line telling myself that "I had did it!"

My target was to achieve 12 mins. So anything less than 12 mins is good timing.

After this IPPT, I will still carry on my jogging. May try to train for the half marathon next Dec.

After personal target, for the year 2008 :)

Spiderman...

2007-09-16T00:38:00.000+08:00

After more than 10 years of not touching the wall, finally managed to do so today. The last time I did rock climbing was in my poly days. Yap, poly days again. So, was pretty excited when my friend jio me for rock climbing at West Coast. Decided to take the beginners' course as I do not know how to belay. Anyway, it is good to learn the foundation all over again. Well, for the record, a belayer is the one at the bottom of the wall holding the rope to prevent the climber from falling.

Had a good time climbing up some walls. Rock climbing is both challenging and strenuous physically. A pretty good sport to take up IMO. Anyway, made two new friends today. They are friends of my friend. Both gals and still believed to be singles. Any takers?

Was really tired after the climb and came home early to watch Arsenal derby match against all time rivals Tottenham Hotspurs. A good match, Arsenal came from behind to win 3-1 to go top of the table. Hope their form continues....

Francesc Fabregas, scorer of 1 of the 3 goals. He got 5 goals already this season, all from midfield.

Sense of nostalgic, again

2007-09-13T00:44:00.000+08:00

My sense of nostalgic kicks in again, today. Watch few games of 3-on-3 basketball games at office. I could almost felt myself playing on the court, back to my good old days.

The basketball court used to be my playground, eat, shit and sleep there. Let me think, that was at least about 10 years ago, during my poly days. During those happy moments, I have at least 3 basketballs, 2 hidden in lockers inside campus and the other at home. Well, the basketballs need to be hidden in lockers because we do not have any "official" lockers. We take which ever locker is empty and keep our ball inside. Haha..

Well, during that time, we will play basketball games every Fridays. Unspoken rules that the court belongs to us on that day. Almost everyday, we will play between classes. And being in a female dominated course, most of my playmates are, of course, females. Mind you, my female friends can play really well! Dribbling, chest-pass, overhead pass, ale-hoop and even dunk the ball! Well, the last one, I made it out.

Anyway, had some really good times taking part in games during my poly years. Can say that I was pretty much a sportsman then. Any ball games, I will be there. Street soccer lah, 3-on-3 basketball lah, 5-on-5 basketball lah, captain's ball lah and even Mixed netball! If you wanna play netball, please do not play in centre position. It is the most tiring position to play in. So was a pretty much recognise figure in campus.. hahaha... Always stands out among the gals because I will always be the only thorn among the roses.

Those were the days..... :)

I am 19!!

2007-09-08T13:48:00.000+08:00

Had a simply birthday lunch yesterday at NYNY in Citylink. Had always like their food. However, was rather disappointed with their service yesterday. Was rather pathetic, given my high expectation of good service. Still, the food is good and enjoy our lunch-dinner there. Well, we did wasted some food, the mushroom soup. We ordered th BIG bowl and it was really darn big bowl. In the end, we only managed to take 1/4 of it. The soup was supposedly nice. However, it was so darn big bowl that we felt so disgusted by it. We swear to keep away from any mushroom soup till at least I turn 30!!!?!

After food at NYNY, went shopping for my MP3 player, my birthday present. Ended up at Creative in Marina Sq and wanted a simple player to accompany me during my jogging session. Decided to get the 2GB Zen V2 at $149. Sad to say the store at Marina Sq only had one color left, PINK! Yah, I always seems to have pink color in my life. The pink MP3 player does look girly and yah, gay. Actually, I dun mind the color as I am going to get a armband to hold the player during my jog. I would had gotten it if not for the armband which cost $45. So no pink MP3 player for me, just yet.

Anyway, got the color I wanted, black with green button at a cheaper price of $139 at Gain City near Creative. So, thanks dear for my present!!!

Count down begins...

2007-09-05T22:30:00.000+08:00

The big count down had began, living the last few days of my 20s.

In a few days time, I will hit the big 30. No longer can tell people that I am in my 20s already. That is so sad. I know that once guys hit 30, 40 will come at a fast and furious rate. And before you know it, you are already in your 50s. Times really flies like nobody business.

But, however, got to add that, getting old is not a big deal. Like wine, getting older could mean getting better. At least, experience and maturity does come with age.

Ok, I am done with my self-console.

I wanna be forever 18.

I wanna be forever young.

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Forever Young

Let's dance in style, lets dance for a while
Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Are you going to drop the bomb or not?
Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
The music's for the sad men
Can you imagine when this race is won
Turn our golden faces into the sun
Praising our leaders we're getting in tune
The music's played by the mad men
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever and ever
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever young

Some are like water, some are like the heat
Some are a melody and some are the beat
Sooner or later they all will be gone
Why don't they stay young
It's so hard to get old without a cause
I don't want to perish like a fading horse
Youth's like diamonds in the sun
And diamonds are forever
So many adventures couldn't happen today
So many songs we forgot to play
So many dreams swinging out of the blue
We'll let them come true
We'll let them come true
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever and ever
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever and ever
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?

Its my life......

2007-09-02T01:16:00.000+08:00

These two days could be considered well-spent. Had company's Dinner on 31 Aug and went to visit 3 hotel venues on 1 Sep. Must say that I am pretty satisfied at what I had seen today.

31 Aug

My company's D & D. Decided not to wear the normal boring office wear and opted for something different. I must say pretty gay-look huh. At least got comments saying I look gay.. Ha.. Anyway, we were sitted at one corner of the ball-room. Did not expect the emcee to come all the way to our table and picked me to go on stage. Was really darn malu. Lucky, the emcee had picked three other persons that I knew too. Well, decided to turn my embarrassment into fun instead. So, had a pretty wild time "playing" the PINK guitar on stage. We played to the tunes of Bon Jovi, Its my life. Overall, the dinner is fun, although I prefer the one last year.

1 Sep

Today, went to three hotels. Pretty like the one at Orchard Parade Hotel. M Hotel looks good too. So now, we had pretty cut down our choices to Orchard Parade, Furama Riverfront and maybe M Hotel. Will do some viewings of each hotels' wedding setup before making our final decision.

Also watched "Ratatouille". Nice show about a rat becoming a chief in Paris. Recommended to those who like animation like Finding Emo, Monster Inc etc.

Happy Teachers' Day!!

2007-09-01T00:59:00.001+08:00

Let me keep it short here.

For those who had left school for a long time, Teachers' Day falls on 1st Sep.

So Happy Teachers' Day to all teachers!!!

Happy Teachers' Day, my dear.

Time to show your appreciation to your teachers.

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Hmmmm... "it's my life, its now or never... you aren't gonna live forever......" Hmmm.. hmmm... hmmm....