Its my life

Am I bad or just not good enough

2011-08-05T17:34:00.003+08:00

I don't know what is wrong but the day has been very lousy. Its only been 3 months (or 6mths, just 3 in full time) in this job and things have been pretty okie... but this come with a price and its turning pretty costly now.

Thou this job re-ignite my passion for this industry, I am starting to wonder if this is all worth it. This situation is making me think of the movie "Devil loves Prada" and something Nigel says in the move: "Let me know when you life comes crashing.... it means its time for a promotion" Do I really want to get to that stage? I wonder..

One part of life I am seriously lacking now is exercise. what have been a huge part of me in the past have now come to a serious haul, from 7 days a week to now once a week or even none a week. I am very not proud of this and am trying to work with it.

Its going to be a long weekend ahead.....=(

FAT

2011-07-18T21:43:00.005+08:00

Dating back to my last entry, its been a pretty long while since I last blogged. I guess hardly anyone read my blog but well nevertheless, here I am.

I know this vicious cycle is on going but once again, I am back to square one in terms of my fitness, Once at my peak (close to sub 4hrs for a marathon), now I doubt I can even finish a 10 km run without stopping. Mentally I am strong, but mentally I am lazy also....

Anyway, for those that have not heard, i just started on a new chapter in life. something new and a learning process everyday. this also mean lesser "me" time as in the past. but nevertheless a good thing for a start. perks comes with the job, one thing is the opportunity to work in a big company, and of course having the chance to travel overseas! this year alone i have visited more places i have done in years.

well thats all i have for work. with its perks there is a downside, late nights and overtime, working over weekends, sleepless nights and all definitely comes with the job. but its made more bearable with awesome colleagues and team mate!

now to sport, unfortunately, i have not been able to fulfill many of the items that i set out to do this year. i have also taken a step back in my run. i stopped dragonboating and also slowed down on muay thai, these factor constitues to my growing waistline! haha. oh well slowly but surely i need to get it back! i must not let all my hardwoirk go back to waist. i should train for gold for my ippt before it expires.

at least this is what i set out to do:

1) gold for ippt 2011

2) get my fitness back!

thats for now! anyway! thats all for now. shall blog when i have the chance!

Time to pack

2011-05-04T14:14:00.002+08:00

Stepping on the weighing scale yesterday is definitely a wake up call for me. I have gained 3 kg, yes 3KG!!! haha it shows that I still have the "fat genes" in me (grow fat super easy, losing it TOUGH!)

Anyway, as this project comes to an end, so does my worries once again, what's next? where to next??? Many ask me, where do my interest lies? Honestly, I am not sure, and am very uncertain as of now. Sad right? for someone my age to not have a direction in life... =( haiz...

Long term wise seems a blur now, but in short term, there are certain things I need to do.

1) Drop my weight (Time to get INSANE!!!)
2) Project "Spring Cleaning"
3) Project "Job Hunt/Job Consideration"

That's all I have for now but the top 2 will be priority, at least for the month of May! Sort out my life so that I can sort out my future... thats for sure!!!

I am out for this couple of weeks, and its back to train hard!!!

Casting of steel legs

2011-04-18T15:55:00.002+08:00

I guess somehow or rather, my legs are getting stronger, but I am not sure. Well this is the thing, I did a 12 km run (Sunday), followed by a 195km cycle (Wed) and then a short 30 km cycle (Sat) before another 10 km run (Sunday), all within a week. shall go try and see if I can earn the extra 200 bucks from the army soon!!! =p I WANT GOLD!!!

PEACE!

Power cycle lately...

2011-04-14T16:40:00.002+08:00

The weather lately have been really temperamental, one moment its really blistering hot, the next its raining rhino and elephants (its beyond cats and dogs already). Its not wonder people fall ill and all. Please do take care everyone!!!!

Yesterday went to challenge the hills of Malaysia once again. What started of as a FB post by a friend Nicholas of the expedition he is going, so I "kpo" and tag, and became a conversation and soon enough, I was IN!!!

Woke up at 4am had a very light breakfast and met Nic at 5.15am to cycle from home to Changi Village where we will meet the rest and catch a ferry over to Malaysia, if I am not mistaken, the place is call Pengeran. Went by Punggol and off from lorong Halu to the back of Pasir Ris, a quiet and lesser traffic option to old tampines road.

Once we are there, met Alex and Uncle Benson, shortly Zaki, Jerome and Razak, the tour leader for the day, All of them seem very ready and all of them have a roadie, except me, I was the only one with a time trial bike. Anyway, Razak, a very season rider did mention "good luck" when he saw my bike, and I do understand what he mean, apparently a TT bike, built for long straight road, isn't that favorable for the hilly terrain of Malaysia. Nevertheless I braved it and was determine to catch up.

After breakfast, we caught the first boat out to Malaysia. its about 1.15 hrs boat ride (pulau ubin kinda boat, not ferry) over so some managed to catch a snooze while others just chit chat and seem unfaltering by the challenge ahead, I managed to steal a power nap and was taking pictures of the beauty (bikes) that were neatly arranged in the front portion of the boat.

Once we are there, we took a group picture before heading out. It was a 35 mins ride to the nearest and only town (dist 28km), everything seems pretty familiar as I did a similiar ride last year, only this time, its only my own bike and I tell you, the difference is so drastic.

When we got there, everyone who was initially thinking of just stopping for a drink decided to have some prata and all after realizing how "challenging" the ride to town itself was. We were going at an average of 30kph, something I was pretty comfortable of so I am fine, and so where the guys. After refueling, a couple of them make a trip to the nearby money changer before we head of to our first destination Desaru, its was known to be about 50km from the town. We were led to the "beginner route" according to Razak, lesser hills and more scenic as it was nearer to the coastal area. I believe the last time I was there I took the harder route as I remember doing hills one after another. This one is quite scenic as promised and the climb was also pretty manageable (probably my bike is better as well) Got in about 2 hours time. When everyone gathered at the round about at Desaru, then come the question: to head back, or to Kuta Tinggi. I was okie with both. KT it was and boy was it challenging. The hills never decrease and infact increased MAX and along with the after sun and the sparse vegetation around, we were soon at the mercy of the harsh weather condition, wasn't able to keep up with the front scout and I find myself travel some portion of the road alone. scary experience (just the worry of being lost). But thank god, manage to find them just before entering the town of Kota Tinggi, (90km cycled)

Waited for everyone before heading in town to look for some place for lunch, wanted nasi padang but the famous one (according to Razak) was not open, so we went for KFC instead, coz there was AIRCON!!! haha. took a long and relax lunch while everyone fuel up for the ride home. Got a few bottle of mineral water to refill for this leg, the last pit stop all we got was isotonic drinks which seem like not a good idea as it just made me more thirsty due to the hot weather.

From KT, off we go heading to JB to return from the causeway. The ride to JB must be one of the most adventurous ride by far for me, its equivalent to riding on the expressway in Singapore (but worst). I have huge container trucks zooming past me at formula one car speed and also not much road shoulder for me to work around. It was both scary yet fun as it really taught me how to control my bike and all. The road condition was also pretty bad and roadie having no suspension at all, the shock was all absorb by my bum (whatever is left of it) and arms. About 2 hours or so later, I safely made it to Malaysia's customs joining the motor cycle quite to enter the causeway, it was indeed a very unique experience, first time for me, but while waiting, didn't really enjoy all that soot that I was breathing in.

As I traveled along the causeway, there seem to be a breakway from Malaysia because as soon as I past the halfway point, it started raining. How strange is that right? Nevertheless, it was good as it kinda wash away some of the dirt accumulated from the ride.

Once back in spore, we headed to a coffeeshop named "Rasa Rasa" for a drink before heading back. Took the Woodlands, Sembawang, Yishun, Seletar Dam route back. Led by Nic, I made it home it one piece.

Total mileage for the day: 195.55km, my speedometer marked 190km but realize at certain point my speedometer went offline. So yeah. 200km, the longest ride by far on this bike, served me very well. Now I am officially a cyclist as I have the "bikers tan line" to prove it.

Looking forward to more long distance ride, and really thankful to the great support from the guys that I rode with yesterday! Its nice meeting new people, especially those that share a common passion!!!

Woohoo more rides to come, not too sure why I cannot like FB pictures here, so I guess for those who wanna see pictures to my trip will just have to see it from my FB page then.....

Ciaos

Cycling...

2011-04-06T10:31:00.002+08:00

Yesterday, I realize I have a long way to go when it comes to my fitness. Whatever I had accomplished last year, ALL GONE!!! back to the drawing board and all over again!!! WOOHOO!!!

Okie, let me just update on the crazy month of March I have, the event was a success but honestly its a very very painful event. Just glad that its over and am not even going to mention anything about it (its that bad!!!) haha. But through that experience, I realized the team work and support I have around me. It was good to feel that but of course give me the standards to the "real working world".

Anyway, I am loving cycling, every bit of it... especially when I have my bike, all the traveling around in my 2 wheels have bring me to places I would have never have done personally. I am looking forward to challenge Desaru once again! Just waiting for someone to plan it! =p

Anyway, I will share picture (or you can see them in my FB) =)

First post of 2011

2011-03-11T16:10:00.003+08:00

Just so happened to thing of my blog and so to realized its been "dead" for close to 3 months!!! haha Also a clear indication on how fast time flew for this year, without even realizing it, a quarter of the year is almost done!!!

This first quarter has been really adventurous for me. Visited Bali for the first time, and what a memorable trip it was. Most definitely love to visit again should there be the time for me to do so. So many things to look forward to. But the biggest that have happened must be leaving my job, the first job i found after graduating. Although it hasn't been the most smooth sailing, I must say the last few months was made more bearable with my colleagues and friends. I definitely gain alot from the job. The next question is what am I doing now? Well, let just say I am working freelance, in what you will have to find out for me... Dun worry, its not in desker road or orchard towers. MUAHAHA

Change is fun yet very scary at the same time, I am not too sure if its just me, but the pressure is pretty intense that its making me a little breathless. Its have not killed me so I believe I will get stronger.

Have yet settle any "lon" event (eg triathlon or dualthlon or biathlon) for this year as planned. Fear still there, not too sure what is holding me back, but I am holding back. Guess I need to get my "life" back on track now that I am living in uncertain time.

Anyway...back to war....will blog more when I have the time!!! FIRST ENTRY OF 2011!!!

New Year Resolution...

2010-12-30T16:48:00.002+08:00

It's the eve for New Years Eve, and 2011 is approaching. I guessed I have said this a million times so I guess another time won't make much of a difference...TIME FLEW BY for 2010, literally, this year felt really really short for some reason. Nevertheless, I feel I deserve a pat on the back for all I have achieved for this year in terms of sports. I managed to complete what I set out to do, which is to complete as many races as possible, the breaking of many personal best was a bonus for me. +)

As for the other resolutions I set myself out to do... well lets just say they didn't really worked out the way I wish it to be. I have yet to achieve my 6 pack which I have been trying to get for the longest time. Guess 2011 will be the year!!! muahaha Looking back, I am thankful to everyone and everything that happened around me, a year full of more ups than downs I must say. I got to know and made lots of new and fun friends though the many events that happened. Without their help, my events would not have ran as smoothly as it could have been. I thank them from the bottom of my heart, I would love to list them all out but I will definitely end up with a super huge list, so I guess not, but I guess you know who you are, and I truly thank you. Thank you for standing by me during down moments, and sharing all the endless hours of sorrows that I pour. Thank you for keeping my company for outings, so that I don't have to be alone for the year. Thank you for all the laughs and joy brought to me this year. Thank you for take photos with me. Thank you guys (and girls)

To all those that have backstab me, cheat me, hurt me, and did mean things to me. I thank you, as you teach me not to take things for granted and life is never a bed of roses and even such a beautiful flower has thorns. My heart bled but has it healed, wisdoms grows, and experience gain. Thanks for teaching me that things ain't always as it seems and trust and respect should only be given to those that deserves them.

Now for 2011, what do I wish to achieve.... hmm in the past when people ask me what my resolution was, I will tell them a whole lot of dreams that I will think never is going to happen. ever since my life started to change when one finally did (which is to lose the weight) I decided to be more determined and set goals and work towards them. So from someone that does not really believe in Resolutions, I became one that truely believe if you work towards them, it does happen!!! But of course it has to be realistic to begin with.

Okok enough said... here it goes...For the year 2011, my resolutions are:
Priority and renewed yearly: Good health and happiness to everyone around me
1) To excel in my coming 3 years (for those who knows what I am talking about)
2) To challenge myself to attaining the 6 packs I set myself out to get ages ago, if so will definitely do a photoshoot to "preserve" the glory
3) To commit and excel in my sports and up my level of fitness
4) Move from runs to multi level events like Triathlons and Dualthlons
5) To explore more of Singapore on my 2 wheels.
6) Save up for Lasik Surgery

That would be all for now... something tells me 2011 will be an exciting year for me. So as I leave 2010 with fond memories.... I look forward to 2011 and more!!!

Cherish 2010 as it last and have a fantastic 2011 everyone!!!

Christmas!!!

2010-12-23T12:03:00.002+08:00

One entry before Christmas!!! December and reservist have been pretty alright up till now. Am currently applying for transfer back to my unit, but honestly am getting used to the people I had to work with, the complaining together, and working together, thou its only been 3 ICT that we met, it really felt like we knew each other since army time. haha oh well will see how it goes, I have the new uniform anyway.

Oh my Standard Chartered Marathon Results is out. Slightly disappointed as I was hoping to clock sub 4. I was pacing with the 3.45hr pack for a good 30km before falling back. What's worse was that I WALKED!!!! for at least 5 mins, this is how I fare:

Overall Ranking: 485
Singapore Ranking: 276

Net Finish Time: 04:05:00 (5 mins of walking caused me!!! ARGH!!!)

And my IPPT got Silver again, cause of the cursed SBJ, jumped 225cm (230cm for GOLD) which cause me my extra $200. Will have to train to secure my SBJ before retaking it. Spare cash has to be earn while still able to. HAHA...

Recently having a little mix feeling lately... know its been awhile, but some news really affected me. I feel really disgusted even thinking about it now, I feel downgraded, having my trust trampled upon like that. Recent events open up the wound yet again, though less affected but definitely still require some time to accustom myself to it and heal again. The first round I am fortunate to have my buddies around to keep me company, and also seeing how much it has harmed the people around me, it has gave me strength to handle this time myself.

There will be avenues for me to vent out short burst of emotions. I hope everyone just bear with me. Don't ask, don't pity me coz that will be the last I want. I need to ride, I need to run, I need to start punching bag again!

What don't kill me makes me stronger, it not worth hanging on... let it go... word are usually easier than action...but I will live....

Merry Christmas everyone, happy holidayz!!!

Marathon

2010-12-03T22:51:00.002+08:00

2 days ago.... I TURNED 26!!! haha just over a quarter of a century old... haha Birthday has become quite scary in fact, as u age, you get highly sensitive to the word "OLD" muahahaha I am kidding... Still sticking to my theory of age being a number... =P

I miss Muay Thai Training... seriously... i miss being fit... everyone else around me seems to be training really hard for this marathon except me... am I getting complacent at the very last min... I wonder... Well, even so there isn't much I can do about it now isn't it... its just a couple of days away...

Spend sometime reflecting on how the year went for me... it has been pretty smooth I must say... thou my schedule depict mainly with sports (my runs, dp races and umpteen training), I still managed to make time for SOME social life. (diving trips etc)

Major achievement for 2010:

1) Completing ALOT of runs... as you can see from the left side of my blog.... guess definitely surpass the 109km that I clock for 2007 (thou this distance is from running event not considering those i did on my own sweet time) and ending with a full marathon once again!

2) Got many personal best in event that I have done it the past. Some as significant as 15 mins off what I did the last time.

3) Got back to Muay thai, had to stop and hopefully get back again, and the dynamics is definitely different as I got to know a hell alot more friends than i did in the past (i guess i was anti social)

4) Got back to Dragonboat, and did pacer (god knows why) for the 2 major race this year... upgrade? not too sure... retirement.... considering...OC....pehaps?

5) Got my Open Water and Advance Diving Licence. AMAZING!!!

6) Got myself a Tri bike; for now her name is 小红... till a better name pops up =p

That pretty much wrap up 2010 more or less....

2011 will be interesting... will likely be hitting back the books! yes yes many must be wondering if i am collecting certs... but NO... I want a career and not a job no more... I don't see a career in doing events, not at the scale that I am doing right now... and yet I am uncertain if I can deal with bigger events. I enjoy organizing stuff, but I don't think I can do it for life, lets just put it that way.... So yeah... everything seems to be on the right track at the moment, just waiting for me to nod my head... and I will have exciting stuff awaiting me in April next year. I guess the anxiety and fear is on par at the moment. Fear of the unknown is human nature I suppose...

Other than that, I guess 2011 will be a year I cut back on my running event... since I have been there and done that, think its time for me to select runs worth doing. Of course, I will not be giving up running entirely, I might look into doing dualthlons, biathlons, triathlon events, but guess as a novice, I will try the shorter distances ones just in order not to kill myself... =)

I would love to go back to Muay Thai, train hard, get my stamina back up, with strength and all. and of course try to get my washboard abs in the process (its always so close then I will give it all back...grrr)

More trips for sure, be it road trips (like hiking and trekking or biking) or dives... all gladly anticipated. One dream will be to do an overseas run. Plan to do one this year, didn't happen... so really hope one can be planned next year. =)

That's the tentative plan for next year. Will probably list the NYR (new year resolutions 2011) nearer to the date itself I suppose... haha seems abit kiasu to be doing it now.

Alright... that's all for this entry, for those running on Sunday. ALL THE BEST AND GO AND ACHIEVE WHATEVER YOU SET YOURSELF UP TO GET.

Cya guys Sunday!!!

Woohoo!~!~!~

X trail & Vertical Marathon

2010-11-22T21:37:00.003+08:00

This month I did 2 races I have never did in the past... Entirely new feeling and really felt pushing my body to a new height. First up we have the Salomon X Trail, its at MacRitichie Reservoir Park this year. So tot I gave it a try

Here is a picture of my at the Starting line waiting, 3093 (blue top with white cap) kinda prepping myself as I serious have no idea what awaits. As the horn went of, we dash of the start line and I told myself to pace down as I knew there was a long way ahead. I was soon greeted with the first off trail portion of the race, where there are a number of uphill and downhill terrain, lucky for me, I have a few good runners infront of me to pact to, which kept my mind off the terrain for awhile. One thing I was really upset was the rate those Marshal were walking, we actually ran pass some of the station masters as they took their time to hike to their allocated point. I really wonder what if the first person that have past them had a bad fall up ahead, who is to rescue him. Upset but I carried on running, like the pulau ubin run, as we see then end, it was time to U turn and run back the same way we came, this time round, I managed to keep myself occupied by asking on coming runners to keep left as the road is very narrow.

When out of that terrain that when I kinda break from the pack and took my time to enjoy some of the scenery around me. Didn't want to have a push myself run so took it pretty easy. There were more up and down hills along the way so I played with my footwork, pretty much like how u work a car I guess, up hill low gear, down hill free brake. =P

Final sprint back to the finishing line was assisted by a downhill so it was really fun. This is my official results. =) I kept thinking it was a 12 km run, but it turn out to be a 12.5km run. oh well... I SURVIVED

Tag ID:	3093
Name:	Koh Teck Soon Ryan
Category:	Competitive - Men Open
Gun Timing:	01:04:33.9
Nett Timing:	01:04:23
Position:	28 / 931

Next up was my Vertical Marathon, one of the most comfy race I did this year. Firstly I didn't have to get up real real early as my wave started only at 8.30am I will used picture to assist in my narration then =P

As I waited my turn, I cannot help but to take a picture of my challenge ahead... I point at it and mentally I told Swisshotel: " DON'T BLINK...OR YOU WILL MISS ME CONQUERING YOU!!!" muahaha

So as we got closer and closer to the starting line up, I was asked to be interviewed, but rejected the offer (*shy lah* =P)

One final pic before my turn in a few rows time.... There will be a person counting down and 8 is send up at one time... 5....4.....3.......2.........1 *beeeeeeeep* and off I go.... a short dash to the foot of the stair and there is no turning back. Swisshotel definitely didn't went down without a fight, the stair are not like those you find at HDB where is continuous (Which I kinda trained using) it there were little passage way leading to each flight of stairs... I used that to my advantage as a breather but that soon prove to be not enough as we went higher!

As I approach this floor, I whipped out my camera snap and carried on climbing in one smooth motion, and thankfully I got exactly the halfway mark!!!

As I approach 40 something storeys, the stairways changed again, shorter burst going in squares all the way up, by now I am already breathing very hard but I didn't care and just burst and pushed.

And 11.05mins after the start...

I am ranked 25th out of 300 plus contestants for my cat, should I sprint to the finish (instead of walked) I would have been better coz the results showed 2 guys beating me by 0.01 of a sec. But nevertheless, its was pretty good for first time. Totally enjoyed it

BLOG!!!

2010-11-10T19:48:00.002+08:00

Just realized its been since Perhentian that I haven't blogged. Anyway its been a rather busy period ever since then... apart from that 2 runs... Had the Annual River Regetta competition, which was good (not great), and am currently considering "retirement" from that sport. Some did drop the hint, and I am having second thought, but since the season is over, it really gives me the time to think about next year. One of the major New Year Resolution on the way for settlement is to participate in all the race I most humanly (and financially) can...

Anyway back to my race... the team didn't get the result (Expat GOLD) they wanted, but we came in Silver, and many other awards in the open cat. I have to be very proud to say we are the strongest expat team in Singapore!!!

After race, its work work work... and of course a great long weekend follows...SHOPPING!!! haha but didn't buy much as I realize i have so much clothes piled up yet to be worn!!! OMG!!! time to clear out old so that new can come in... =P

This days its all about work... and of course I have been consider going back to the books. The more or less sure me is hitting a doubtful point. As much as I want to think I am still young, I am not, so this is seriously a consideration for me. For now... is to earn and hopefully save abit of money. I have a bad habit, I always plan how I can spend next month's pay, never a healthy way to spending money coz you never know what is unexpected. have to change have to change.

Other than that, nothing much to ratter about already, work is a norm, life is definitely better without HER around. but well, hopefully I can count down and really really be sure.

Already have plans in terms of sports for next year... how I wish I look forward to life next year as much as I look forward to sports... haiz...

Enjoy 2010 while it last everyone... coz its going wizz past even before u know it....

Not to be MISSED!!!

2010-10-11T12:17:00.002+08:00

Movie to catch.... =P

PCP at NYP.

2010-10-09T12:22:00.001+08:00

Now in school(NYP), just ended a seminar regarding the course I would like to pursue. After hearing what they have to say, it made me really think if I am ready for all this. They kept emphasising on "mature learners", kind of a fact that smacks u in the fface telling you that you are no longer young and the decision you make have to be a sure one. Don't get me wrong, I am pretty sure I can adapt to the challenges ahead, but whether or not financially I can be stable plays a critical role. Parents are not getting any younger, I am not getting any younger. Think think think.

That aside, decided to do something with one of the photos with my trip. The feel from the picture itself was so good that I knew something had to be done. As I a blogging with my bb, I don't think I can place it here but u can always see it on my facebook! Haha enjoy!!!!

Eat... Sleep... Dive...

2010-10-05T17:52:00.004+08:00

2nd dive trip in this year....and yes I AM OFFICIALLY AN ADVANCE DIVER!!! woot woot. I must say this trip was very very enjoyable, with a new group of people, this time round everyone I pretty much know in advance, and also got to know new people from a foreign land. Always enjoy making new friends... Special thanks to Amanda, main organizer for ensuring that the trip was as smooth as ever, thank you and congraz to Emily, my room mate for this trip who have passed her Open Water and have officially join the diving family. And finally, Joyce, my Advance Buddy and also Gua Ji Buddy for all the many laughs and running on long beach moments... The trip was make ever more memorable because of these 3 ladies...

Now moments of the trips....enjoy....

Break of dawn while waiting for the jetty to pehentian to open...

The 3 ladies that endured the 9 hours ride with me...

Had enough sitting down, photo taken while others are sleep on board the boat and I was at the back snapping away...

Em with "Monkey Juice" a yummy rum, guess its name comes from its label. But its good. I at least had a bottle to myself, muahaha or at least it feel like it...

Em's Open Water Final Test - Have to drink beer out of the old school mask!!! PASSED with flying colours!!!

Joyce and my Advance Water Final Test - down one can using scuba gear...---PASSED!!!

We all PASSED!!!!

Long beach, the beach I went running every morning to start my day....miss it already!!!!

Me and dive buddy Joyce!!!

ASFitness Dive team A (Still got Kevin, Kat and Fannie not included)

Ricky my PPB instructor and really experienced diver man.... this was taken when on the way to his "hometown"

Full gear before last dive......

Overall very eventful and memorable trip... really really enjoyed myself max!!!

Looking forward to the next!!! Trekking pehaps?

Slacking is hard to do!!!

2010-09-12T18:39:00.002+08:00

OMG... I have never felt that slacking can be that hard till today man!!! its more draining mentally and physically than working out man!!! Well since I have nothing to do... might as well blog about my recent happenings...

First up... Prison run, route the same... just that it was pouring this year... was freezing cold but managed to clock about 46 mins... not too bad. some pictures from Sasa and gang!!!

Same gang as last with additional: SAMUEL!!! hee

The Sagi.... WE ROX!!!!

Me and Joyce!!! the last time we ran together was during land training for dragonboat...A LONG TIME AGO!!!

After race... the ride back to expo before going for STEAMBOAT!!!! woohoo!!! it was sinful but well given the rain we had to endure and all... I COULDN'T CARE LESS... muahaha

Next up, chilling with my "5117" clan... fun fun

GAMBAI!!!!

Photo with birthday month girl... MAY!!! heee

Group pic to end of the evening!!!

the most recent will be the lovely outing with my wonderful girls AH SU and AH JOYCE!!! always alot of laughs with them around!! MORE SHOPPING OUTING K!!!! should have more but are with Shaun, and the rest of them... so will have to wait..

For now... Today was AHM, finally done for my runs for this month... next month will have 3 more... seriously need to work out running in those newtons... hmmm

whatever it is... TML MUAY THAI!!! woot woot!!!

SYOG

2010-09-01T14:00:00.002+08:00

Using the opportunity that *ahem* is not around to do some blogging. Think I will just let the pictures do the talking... Picture do speak louder than words and the reason why I am still holding on to this job...

Thanks everyone for making each day so memorable and so looked forward to...

YOG.........YEAH!!!!!

2010-08-27T14:46:00.002+08:00

Its been a month since I last blogged and there is definitely an exciting month for me. Mainly because I am involved in a fun event that involves alot of new friends and all!!! haven't had so much fun since April.

Will update more laters!!!

Weekend!!!

2010-07-26T10:57:00.003+08:00

This weekend has been pretty good, nice weather, good company... Lets start from Friday then. Met up with my diver frens after a long day work, managed to steals sometime to pop by Zara to take a look at the sale, which is really DISAPPOINTING, probably because they didn't have a really impressive season, either that, too impressive that everything nice was sold out before this sale hit. So I met them at Acid, had a red wine and a glass of whiskey, so nice to chill with a bunch of friends just to unwind and catch up. Exciting plan to take advance, or rather, just me promoting and jio-ing pple to take so that we can all make the Jan trip to philippines!!! (praying I can go) Short but very sweet evening. did alot of crazy multishots that pple in the pub must be thinking we are crazy camwhores. Muaahaha

Saturday started the day with physio, painful yet good experience, coz really need to loosen the knots that is straining my back, but really draining after the session, not too sure why. After that went on a Muay Thai Shop excursion, took a look at The Muay Thai Shop in Haji Lane, not a very big space but definitely equiped with "branded goods" it was Fairtex and Boon galore!!! how tempted for a pair of Fairtex, my pair of twins was all I used for awhile. Considering.

After that went to Golden Mile to take a look, got 2 pairs of the cheaper alternative, am seriously going back to training in August once pay comes in, too much procrastinating, the trial session with Joei really reminded me how much I miss the kick of bags, punching of pads and the smell of the thai oil. WAIT FOR ME!!! muahahaha

After that was db training, didn't have the best turn out but was enough to fill one boat, probably coz its post race so the training (in my opinion) is a little sloppy. Had to pace, not enjoying it but well there is bound to be good days and bad day from training. After that met buddys for food and MJ, was initally thinking of heading to pump room to party, but ended up a quiet affair which is good also. Played till 5am, will be awhile to the next day as Li Hao is posted to Shanghai to work!!! Have fun bro!!! keep us posted yah!!! See you in 3 months time!

Sunday morning, met Amelia for a little tanning of at the beach, at 9am (got home at 5ish slept 6am, woke up 8am to prepare!!!) haha had to wear shade to cover my tired eyes. The sun was awesome yesterday but didn't stay out too long, honestly the best way to spend the weekend. Saw someone training, thinking for tri as he swam and ran on the beach, very motivational. Went to walk walk around in RWS, visited Hersey Factory for the first time, thou I dun have a sweet tooth, they gave up some M&Ms like things and it was awesome, that bit help me stay awake for pretty long... muahahaha. Finally got a chance to see some shops in RWS, went to Victoria Secret (Amelia wanted to take a look) Suprisingly the only lingeries they sell are tongs and undies but no bras, considering the fact that their specialty is the "set" oh well... apart from that are all the ATAS shops, guess to cater to casino winners I presume. =P didn't really watch much but rush to vivo to witness my dive friend, Joei play her part for charity as she shave her head!!!! woohoo will post some picture as soon as I upload them. Kudos to her and all the brave souls (especially women) for their sacrifice for charity

After that, we went on a journey to Golden Mile as Amelia is planning a super last min short trip with her fren. Super envy lor. Then Amelia left, (reckon she is too shagged from all the walking and also the sun) while me and Joei embark on the journey to the Muay Thai Shop where she got her Branded handwraps. Then its movie time!!! watched sourcerer's apprentice, not too bad but the plot is abit weak, seem like a reap off harry potter, or pehaps after HP, the benchmark has been set.

Thats my weekend, pretty impressed with myself, looking back now, the number of hours I slept and still managed to get so many things done, This weekend...hmm plan is to go the new dbl O but tbc as nothing is finalised yet. Cannot wait for pay to be in so that I can go back to training... 1 week and counting!!!

SYOG

2010-07-23T13:34:00.002+08:00

This month and a half will be working from a different environment, working with different people and also answering to a different boss (thou there is not really much difference in this aspect) hahaha. Anyway its enjoyable so far, things might be a little messy to begin with but since everyone work as a team, we cover each other's asses so that we will not give chance for anything too drastic to take place.

This week really flew right past, without realising it, its already FRIDAY, time flies when u have things to do. Last time, I will have ample time to look forward to the end of work day so that the really fun (aka training) begins, but now, time just pass enjoyably and before I know it...training, MORE FUN TIME!!! woohoo

So far the past week has been really good. would expect it to be better as the days goes, things are going pretty much smooth on my end. Still prefer the result oriented environment. Everyone around here are very friendly, from my understanding, they are from various different events firm. There is even a "dresscode" of the day, got pulled in to join them, and today is BLACK, what a colour right? hahaha but nevertheless its fun. FYI, fine will going into a cash pool that will contribute to the party after the entire event is over. hahaha Sweet

What workout has been done this week, well now that the race is over, I will be concentrating on my cardio and weightloss regime, still trying to get to that magic number of 70. Been going back to old training areas, and doing my usual Fat Bird Run at Raffles, for those who are free are more than welcome to join me. Apart from that, went back for KK's swim training on Wednesday, love the feel of swimming after such a long time, but all my techniques are back to square one, so yeah its back to the drawing board for me for swimming.

Apart from that, went back to visit Alvin and the gang on tuesday and brought Joei to take a look at the Gym on thursday, What we thought was a look see session turn into a free trial when Alvin asked us to do some skipping. Muahaha but did really enjoy the feeling of dripping sweat during the workout I must say. He got Yeo (still as fit as ever) to show us the basics, and really got refresher course for me since I have not been back for like....a year or more plus. So the evening was more or less bag works.

Woke up today with a few bruises on my leg, totally AWESOME!!!! Will like to bring Mei Hua down for training also since she is very keen (and to prove to her that MUAY THAI WELCOMES HER!!!!) hahaha work is ok today, foresee a little OT, will head down town to do some Nike shopping before meeting the dive gang for a drink.

Looking forward to a fruitful weekend also, paddling of course and well show my support for the Hair of Hope as Joei GIVES ALL!!! woohoo....

That's about it....enjoying life as it is while I can...=P

Life Choices

2010-07-17T09:28:00.002+08:00

In life... everything is a choice...

Too many things have been happening around me lately to make me think about this topic again. I remember a long time back that I mention about this, but recent events have evoke this entries again. Believe it or not, everything in life is a choice... and I mean EVERYTHING!!! yes, no, maybe, perhaps, all these are words used to make choices. Even the famous "Anything, Anywhere" (you know as in when you are like: What you wanna eat? and you get that kinda response" those are also choices, a choice of not wanting to make a choice or decision.

Talking about choices, many a times its really a mind over matter situation. There are some that make choices with their mind, but many of them make choice using their heart. Its the situation between following what you THINK is right or what you FEEL is right, might sound similar but makes hell of a difference. There is no right or wrong about any form of choice making, just that judgement can be more easily impaired when choices are made by how one feels (personal opinion). That what a moment of foolishness or a fit of anger comes into that picture. But what I am trying to say is, everyone make choices.

Not all matter is life or death, but do take every decision to be made as that (just not too overboard and get all paranoid). Coz just by doing so, it forces you to think in both the mind and the heart. Many says follow the heart... but I disagree coz (personal experience) the outcome isn't always the one you expect. talking about outcome, this is where it matters, every choice is a crossroad, each decision will lead you to a different outcome, so when you make a decision is like choosing the path you wish to take, and there is no turning back.

So before you make another decision, just hang on and ponder for a moment, try not too look at the micro picture but expand your view to see the big picture. Some decision determines your life path, who you going to meet, who you might lose, and as mentioned, they might not be life threatening, they are impt as its your responsibility to make wise decision

Life is a choice...

Awesome weekend

2010-07-12T22:23:00.002+08:00

After all the training and all, we finally reap what we sow, thou I did not make the winning boat, but Well done Aussie, proud of the team's achievements!!! We successfully retained our Expats cup and it wasn't a marginal victory, this time it was by 2.5 boats length apart. Great Job Guys!!!

I feel ok with my performance this weekend, definitely not at my peak performance, but nothing to complain as yet. Being a team sport, one person's effort or one person's desire to win is not enough. Couldn't not feel and confidence from any of the the boats I was in. The air was really felt with sense of doubt and loss. Even when Wayne (captain) says that he is comfortable with our boat, I did not feel a great sense of confidence in us. Guess there is much more to prove in the coming race!!!

The team is growing, and we are, in my opinion, the strongest expat teams by far. Being the only team to make many many open finals, we are even working our way into the national levels. "Its not the top that matters, but the bottom that makes the difference in the team" I won't say I am at the bottom generally, but definitely looking forward to be on top and stay on top. Which mean I need to tune myself both mentality and physically.

As selfish as it sounds, its all about myself now... everyone's greatest competition is themselves. no others. time to find ME again. I know its no point harping over the past, at how i used to be this or how i used to be that, but being humans we all do it once in awhile. My mistake in life was to mess with emotions. Never again will I touch such poisonous things, its taste sweet but definitely a killer...

16 weeks is all i have left to my next major race, 12 weeks to beef it up.... really need to set my priority straight and consider what I set out for myself to do this year... Need to take the first step... NEED TO!~!~!~

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! GOLD GOLD GOLD!!!

Crazy week

2010-06-30T14:22:00.002+08:00

This week is seriously into the crunch mode, everything is last min and yet nothing is FINALIZED!!! boss is breathing down my neck making things exceptionally uncomfortable... but am hanging on, bearly but surely.

A friend of mine just broke up from a pretty long rls recently. Says its a mutual breakup, but whether or not... really none of my business. But for the fact a break up is always a trigger point, I suppose when u been through one and know how it really feels, you do not take it that lightly. Well not being sexist or anything but there is definitely some sense when they say "when a girl break, her heart is dead" Okok enough of this rls crap lah.... There is much more to life than this... =P

Looking forward to my next dive trip... seriously!!! cannot wait.... OMG can smell advance!!! but definitely not the coming month as I already have plans for most of my pay.

Dieting should start tml... will try to reduce my carb level (as advise by Nat) and increase on my protein level. First, to stake my supplies.

Going bad to my mad rush liao... looking forward to training tonight...MUAY THAI!~!~! woohoo

Higher the expectation...harder the fall

2010-06-26T09:20:00.004+08:00

Yesterday was really a wake up call to not take things for granted and everything need to be done with preparation. No one is a genius, even genius need to prepare, not to mention commoner like me. What exactly happened....well just didn't do as well as I expected, in fact, much much worse...=(

I know what is done cannot be undone, but it hurts me to know I can do something so much better and yet I never gave it my best shot. The feeling of regret is intolerable. As supportive as my friends around me can be, to console me and all, its I that I need to conquer. Guess everything has been going too smoothly in life, thus a simple trip has a great ripple effect on me.

Feeling the knot in my chest is really uncomfortable. Hopefully I will get over it soon... Will have to change my workout regime around soon. This arrangement don't seem to be making any progress to my condition. I know its partly due to my screwed diet. So I will have to work on that too... HAVE TO GET BACK TO THE FREAKING NO FUN NO NONSENSE SELF AGAIN!~!~! I HAVE TO, I F*CKING HAVE TO!!!!

Training in 3 hours time, time trials for guys.... just going to try my best. Not in the best form, but definitely don't want a repeat of yesterday. Have to step out of the boat feeling I have done my best and there is no regrets with what every results I got. No "SHOULD HAVE DONE BETTER" or "IF I HAVE DONE THIS, MAYBE I WOULD HAVE" kind of bullsh*t

Moody post.... paiseh everyone... just have to get it off my chest...

Tioman!!!

2010-06-21T09:21:00.003+08:00

Had a very good weekend... am now and unofficial certified diver, till I complete my theory and I am there already!!! woohoo... Must say thou its a very very very rush trip, it was awesomely enjoyable as its done with great friends, both old and new, thanks to everyone that made the trip all the more fun and enjoyable and make it possible!!! "8 more member in the diving family" (Quoted from Wanliang [instructor]) feels so at home!!!

Friday Evening,

Took a mini van up to Mersing for the ferry over to Tioman, absolute in awe with drivers in Malaysia man, they bring a whole new level to Inital D driving man... they cut lanes better than a butcher cutting meat, there seem to be some kinda signals with the high beams. But as everyone in the van caught some snooze, I had fun watching the driver seam through the roads! woohoo... Finally got to the jetty, felt like we are illegal immigrants, in fact there were loads of us, coz we ain't the only dive school there so the jetty was packed and it was like 12ish 1 am already. When the ferry arrive, each with their huge ass dive gears board the ferry. The ride itself took a couple of hours. The ferry feels like the one going back to Tekong (in fact tekong one felt more comfy, so stop complaining army boys!!! hahaha) and thank god I am "Tekong trained" so was able to catch a snooze and before I know it, we are in Tioman Island at approx 3 am!!! dragging our tired body, we collected our room key and proceed to resting for the evening before our dive in like 7 hours time!!! Thou the room is nothing fantastic, but its has the basics and well, I am contented, army trained do make a difference I suppose. Muahahah

Day 1 Diving!!!

Up and ready to dive, kinda got a little excited that I woke up even before my alarm clock ring, take a quick rinse up and wake the rest, oh yah, its was a quad sharing room so I have the privilege to share the room with Cindy (my buddy), ShengJia and Ivan, new found friends. When everyone is done, headed for breakfast before grabbing our gears and wait at the jetty for our boats out.

My room mateys!!! excluding the ang moh of course!!! got a little trigger happy while waiting for the boat, but who can blame me....ENJOY!~!~!

and this was just from the jetty. Have you ever seen the sea so blue.... OMG OMG. Anyway, according to our instructor, due to the overwhelming crowd over the weekend there are several delays caused, so many a time its really rush to wait and then wait to rush again (sounds familiar yah...=p) Anyway, after about an hour or so delay we headed out, and by the time we are in the water, its pretty much noon. Nevertheless, I experience my first official dive experience. Hmmm how should i put it...it was pleasant yet not really pleasant, pleasant coz its the first experience of going such depth, unpleasant because I have problem equalizing (meaning to get enough air into your ears so that the depth do not compress the air so much till it hurts). so I pretty much spent haf the time going down a little then fin a little up and try again. I still managed to get to the bottom and perform whatever test that is necessary.

After that we head back for lunch, I literally pigged out for the entire 2 days, I haven't ate so much in a very long time, and the scary thing is, its was never full till i can puke kinda full, just ok, practically every meal I had 2 full servings....which is scary, even Cindy got a shock at the way I ate, don't blame her, coz I am pretty shocked too thinking back now OMG!~~!~! hehe

After lunch was out for a 2nd dive, and once again the boat delayed so everything snow boat, by the time we are done with our dive there weren't enough time for the 3rd (which we were suppose to do) Coach suggested we do a shore dive but no one seem interested so reluctantly we missed one dive. =( Not satisfied, Me along with everyone from my room and also Andy, another "classmate" went for a swim from shore. Verdict: where is the tank when u need it, The corals were just awesome man!!! too bad to those that missed it and too bad cannot get a closer look and capture some pictures!!! ROAR!~!~but was definitely a worth while swim.

Dinner was good coz its BBQ!!! woohoo!!! and what's better with BBQ than BEER!~!~!~ ahah ok the beer is not dirt cheap, but much much cheaper compared to Singapore. So kinda started my little BeerFest (since I missed the one in Spore last weekend) there, trying a number of different kind of beer. Enjoyable night just sitting around with the gang snapping away (camera that is =p) and just talk cock sing song!!!

Enjoying good food!!! nice.... after all that is off to Bed!!!

Day 2 Diving!!!

The gang while waiting for the boat out for our 3 & 4 dive!!! (short of Adrain and Kai Yen) check out the sleepy eyes!!! hahaha The dive sites are much further, gave me more time to take more pictures as well. Trying out some "Arty Farty" shots with my cui Ixus 50!!!

Same location....different effect...

There is more, but guess you can check them out in my facebook album...=P Our 3rd dive was to complete all rest of the skills we need to fulfill. Its free decent with reference. Got a little worried moment as my buddy's ears start to hurt after first attempt to dive. Thankfully, she calm down and managed to do it on the second attempt. =) Once everyone completed, its off for a leisure dive to reward ourselves. its was a strong current dive, enjoyable but unfortunately didn't see anything overly exciting. Guess the expectation was sea turtle as we overheard someone saying they spot some in their dive... oh well.. nevertheless great job everyone, we worked hard to earn our cert. Mission accomplished when WanLiang gave us a firm handshake congratulating us!!!=) happy!!!

When we got ashore, its a mad rush!!! once again, bad boating arrangement causing delay... so we rush back shower and rush for lunch and rush to get ticket for our boat...and... and... and....yes you got it..WAIT~!~! coz the ferry was late!!! hahaha so while we waited, tried the "legendary" Chendol while some of them had the ice kachang, both were pretty yummy!!! sinful...but YUMMY!~!~!

And 2 hours later.....

Back in Mersing with glowing tan...everyone!!! woohoo one of our coach was early, while the other one was 2.5 hours LATE..ROAR, so we just hang around and I had my Virgin Ramly Burger. Yes, its my first attempt on ramly despite seeing it in Spore umpteen times... haha but I was not alone, ShengJia also...

This was the stall we gave our ramly virginity to...road side stall near the jetty!!!

YUMMY!~!~!~!

Like the way we came, the trip back was equally exciting as we got yet another initial D driver, this guy got us back in record time, there was a group that left at 4.30pm and we still met them at the checkpoint custom despite leaving from the jetting at 6.30pm. 2 hours HEADSTART MAN!~!~! awesome right....

Got home at about 10ish, tired short trip but definitely enjoyable. List of people to thank that made this trip possible and enjoyable!!!

1) Wan Liang our instructor
2) Master Diver Joei and Jody
3) All my classmates:
- Adrain
- Kai Yen
- Andy
- Min Zee
- Ivan
- Shengjia

And last but definitely not least, Dive buddy Cindy, haha another buddy moment added to the list liao. just realise we only took one picture throughout the entire trip, and its blur!!! haha oh well more to come in the future I suppose.... okok bring an end to my super long entry with a picture, a personal favorite!! (with some editing...)

Original

Edited... (Life is...)

Saving up for advance!!! woohoo!!!

Just a short entry

2010-06-09T09:04:00.003+08:00

Stealing a break just before I head into my world of work. Have been feeling really odd lately, not too sure what's is causing this. Bad vibes from people around me? negative energy? I cannot tell... What I know is, I am back into training again, the only time I get a clear of mind, and think of nothing at all. Escape??? pehaps...

I don't like feeling like that, it seems and feel like I am vying for attention (which I clearly don't want). I just want to be alone and sort out thoughts... live in solitude... Just don't wish for my mood to harm anyone around me, those people that care and all. That would be the last thing I wish for.

Training for July race is on the way... my feel, some wants its, not all... the aura going around is not firing up yet. Nevertheless, I am still going to work hard and get into the boat I deserve! I want a medal at the race and GOLD would be nice...

As for other sports, am really keen about going back to Muay thai... which mean more kickass training! haha life of training and work... social life will take a step back I suppose.

Argh....writer's block... will continue when I have more to update!!! =P

photo post... nothing else

2010-05-26T22:50:00.004+08:00

This entry will be dedicated to photos... enjoy...

first entry on BB

2010-05-23T20:28:00.000+08:00

This is the first entry using BB. Well this past week has been pretty gloomy and kinda affected my mood in one way or another. I can't really tell what's causing this. Just feeling rather vulnerable. The weekend zoomed pasted like really fast before we know it its already over.

When will I be ok? No one know. But I guess I just need to find the solution myself. Keeping the entry short and sweet. Have a good week ahead everyone

update update!!!

2010-05-11T10:12:00.002+08:00

My blog seems to be a monthly affair now... haha will try my best to not let that happen. Anyway, just recovered (or still recovering) from Mr. Nasty Flu Bug. Drained off everything I have trained... One advise to anyone.... Flu + Club till 6am + Tanning the next day.... not a good combi.. hahaha tested and proven. But hey privilege for being youthful yah =P.

Decided to give myself a little break to blog before going into work again. Share picture again =P Shall start with the more happening stuff first. Hmm... first up, the concert, yes I was back in the music scene once again, helping out my old school NYP with a concert at the Victoria Concert Hall. Always a pleasure to perform in that hall. Special thanks to all those that came to support me!!! and of course the rest of the band lah. Haha picture dedication to all those that turn up...

Ex band members (L to R) : Xiu Xiu, Ah Tom, May, Zhongxi and Bryan... OMG all woodwinds... =P

My buddy Dennes !!!

May and me

Jac and me, must take at every concert =P haha

Bunch of glamorous people that dressed for the occasion (L to R): Clarrisa, Esther, Mary, Dylan, Alex, Choon Kai

Head of their clan: Clarrisa and myself.

A couple of my colleagues from Track and Field, Matthew and Iskandar, than

Elisse, Fren from Kim Seng...

My fren Amelia, came despite not feeling well and all... really appreciate it.

Kelvin Chua from my SAF Band days...

Last but certainly not the least, Cindy...

Guess this should sum up my concert. Its a pretty good concert, thou a couple go glitch here and there (which is common) am glad I did my part and play ok during the concert. Its great seeing so much friends around, certainly brings back plenty of memories. HAHA looking forward to the next. if there is going to be one.... for now...its back to work!!!

Have a great week ahead everyone!!!

Cheers!!!

A little something before I turn in

2010-04-27T00:05:00.002+08:00

Weather is pretty bad lately, super hot one moment and pouring dinosaurs the next moment. This causes many around me to start to fall since, and inevitably, Mr. Flu bug also came knocking on my door... so I am going to keep this sharing short and head to bed. This month and April zoomed past for me, what i dreaded at the beginning of the month, the uncertainties, the worries of hiccups and all, has finally come to an end, in this sigh of relief, there is a tinge of feeling that I will miss whatever that has happen the past month.

This month has been a pretty interesting one for me... many 12 - 16 hours work days, but yet neither the working hours nor the long traveling distance made me dread going to work. Yes I do have to admit as days gone by, the getting out of the bed part seem to be more and more challenging, however, it never once made me not look forward to they day ahead. I guess part of the reason would have to go with the wonderful people I get to work with these past month. Thanks to them, work is very enjoyable and also lighten. My most sincere gratitude to all that has been on this journey with me, thou its just been a month, I must say bonds have been built beyond my wildest dreams. Happy is the aim I plan to achieve, seeing smiles when people work, despite having to bear the hot sun, everyone working, not as worker, but as one big family, enduring together, supporting one another, this spirit is really heartwarming and I am glad to be leading this group of excellent people around me. As the chinese saying goes, there is no gather that last forever. I do sincerely hope everyone the best, and really do keep in contact in the many years ahead. More photos of my fun team!!!

There is more which I will capture on the final day 2 day from now... this is all for now!!! =P Good night and to all that is sick or fall sick, please take alot of water and Vit C. take care and speedy recovery!!!

Long Awaited entry

2010-04-16T22:44:00.002+08:00

Haven't update for so long.... Not too sure where to start.... Hmm lets just recap some of my happenings for the month of late March till now. Attended a fren's wedding, or rather friend of both the bride and the groom, course mates from poly and together since their sec school days. Kinda like a mini gathering for everyone and honestly finally a meet up that is not a sad affair (some pple will know what I am talking about.

Picture with some of my buddies in schools and of course their partners. Serious glad to see old friends and they haven't change abit. Nice

Next... hmm... I suppose it will be my run... had to compensate for my lack of exercise these past few weeks (which I will get to shortly) so I did 2XU run. Overall one word comment: Inexperienced. organizers can improve on many aspect of the race. Overall set up I must say is not very soundly done. Major minus point: 1) Transportation, arrived 5 mins after flag off due to late bus. 2) Bad deployment of volunteers, saw many spots with hardly any manpower but so many green shirt volunteer at the end point doing NOTHING! 3) Water point, should not serve ice cold drink coz hard to swallow especially when u are already fighting to catch your breath. Not all is lost, the route was fine and rather challenging with the slopes and all. start and end point was good too... very nicely set up. Bag deposit was ok too, very prepared. Overall its a rather great run. Managed to clock 1:01:37.63 for a 12km run. =) Hoping to hit 1hr so there is still some room for improvement.

A picture from the run, thx to a kind soul that took for me after the race. Anyway kind warning to those that have intention to go to the beach. Beware of Jellyfish, I believe there is a change in climate, thus they are swarming near shore. Unfortunately, I got stung. Nothing serious but serious pain.

Now for my work, have been busy with National Track and Field these past few weeks and am done with the Secondary level one, now am going ahead with the Primary school level. There is a vast difference in terms of standard and management style. My boss tried to tell me and I tried to get mentally prepared for it but it still dun work. Felt like demoted from a 1st world country to a 3rd world country (*simply and analogy, no pun intended) Feeling the pressure from the EAs, Everyone please bear with it awhile and try to look at the enjoyable sides of things.

Through this event, I also managed to make many new friends and also meet many interesting people. Think from the picture you will get what I mean. so less talk more pics.... =P

Really fun bunch of people, make me miss poly days a whole lot.... haha 2 more week guys... Jia you!!!

Crunch Time

2010-03-18T10:08:00.002+08:00

Just realized I haven't been blogging. Work is really piling up (as usual) but definitely beats doing nothing. Kind of excited for the month to come. Foresee April to be a rather short month. Lots of "outings".

Okie enough about work, now about life. Just did my first ever Singapore Biathlon. Experience, awesome but not loving the swimming leg. First time swam such a distance in open water, the feeling is very different from doing it in pool, partly coz you do not get to kick off the wall at every 50m.=P but the swim was not as bad as I imagined. Not used to having so many people swimming around me. Got punch, elbowed and kicked umpteen times, breast-strokers should seriously take outer lanes. I was literally escorted by 4 breast strokers man. Nothing wrong with that stroke just that they require a huge surface area and have very powerful kicks.... hahaha Nevertheless managed to exit the water with minimal damage. Let my nerve get the better of me thus wasted quite abit of time at the transition area as I look for my stuff and suit up. Start of the run was slow, needed time to catch my breath as it picked up then it was not too bad. Overall a great experience. Here is my timing.

Swim : 00:32:09
Run: 00:53:4
Overall: 01:25:53

Pretty contented for a first timer. My personal target i aim to achieve was 1 hrs 45 mins. This event was more special as I did it with a bunch of new friends all passionate sports person. Its different doing the sports alone (which I normally do) and with friends.

All the survivors! Great job everyone.

This weekend will be yet another fun filled weekend, very packed thou. So will blog about it when i get the chance to...

Bye for now... back to work...

BUSY BUSY BUSY!!!

2010-03-08T09:53:00.003+08:00

Its been a very busy first week for March, and as deadline gets shorter its going to get even busier than ever!!! argh *pull hair* okok breathe breathe... better busy than nothing to do I must say. The weekend wasn't exactly awesome but was Ok as team LARD completed our first cycling event!!!

For those that wonder why LARD, its in the order of our name as in the photo, (L)isa, (A)ngie, (R)yan and (D)ebby!!! hahaha. Was suppose to bundle our tees and show off our midriff with that inital on it, but we figure it will cause alot of accidents along the way so we didn't in the end =P the fun ride was ok but what was really enjoyable is the array of bikes there was at site.. Like running events, you never know there was so many enthu pple until u join an event. Overall the ride was Awesome!!! making me super duper tempted to get myself a road bike, any kind sponsors???

Just realized I over packed my year with activities and is seriously facing a problem financing all of them. Just to name a few (that cost more)

1) Get a road bike (range between 500 to 1K)
2) Running in Aussieland (range between 500 to 700)
3) Learn Scuba Diving (range between 500 to 700)
4) Korea (range between 500 to 1.5K)
5) Half ironman in desaru with gang (300 to 500)

Mind you these are still excluding the many other races I have yet apply. HAHHAA OMG OMG OMG looking at it, I might just have to forgo a couple to spread the finance. HAHA.... DIE DIE DIE

Recently, a photo of my past have resurface on to earth (when I seriously tot I have everything covered and destroyed. But it seems not so, anyway made a comparison with then and now and this is what you get.

The photo on the left was when i was serving my internship during my poly days. which mean it was about 2003/4 ish. and the other one was taken pretty much recently. So a difference in 6/7 years? A long time I suppose, some memories are sweet while some are best left well kept I suppose. Haha, but looking at myself then and now, I cannot help but pat myself in the back for the achievement thus far, and definitely more motivated to bring it to the next level!!!

Monday Monday!!! long long week to go!!! Enjoy the week ahead everyone. A special shoutout to Apel and Trena as they embark on their new direction in life....HAVE AN AWESOME TIME!~!~!

8 days into the Tiger year

2010-02-22T14:23:00.002+08:00

I must say... when chinese eat, they are scary!!! the amount of food I consume in the past 8 days is scary!!! and I am seeing the effects of the good food as my "good friend" named TUMMY is already waving back at me... Yesterday is the last official day of mass indulgence, this week will be detox before I go into working out back to my normal regime already. First 16 weeks will commence from March. next will be July till October. Wish me luck.... and don't worry, I will not be flooding this blog with exercise stuff. Will however be starting an event on FB, will be a private even so for those who are interested, please let me know and I will add you guys (or girls). Will be sharing my work out and other tips and all from others lah. Do keep a lookout. BY INVITES ONLY!~!

Yesterday was pretty fun, and a steamy day... haha filled with steamboat that is. hahaha had steamboat at 2 location, lunch at my aunt, dinner at Trena's place. Think I am growing a phobia for steamboat already, hopefully dun have to have one more anytime soon (thou i foresee one coming up OMG OMG OMG) Anyway, the weekend was pretty alright but really really alot of makan. Friday had potluck at Kate's place once again, the final one before Herbert and Kate bids farewell as Bert flies back to NZ and Kate is off to Korea for an exchange for 4 months. Pictures are with Bert and Dennes so will have to wait for it.

Hmm... nothing much to state liao. Will just share some pic from yesterday night from Apel's cam.

Happy Lunar New Year!!!

2010-02-14T12:36:00.007+08:00

GONG HEI FATT CHOY Everyone!!! hope everyone is having a roaring start to the new year!!! may everyone have good health and a fantastic year ahead! The months leading to today has been a good on, so far 2010 has been pretty kind to me. Thank you friends, family and everyone that has left a mark in my life in the year of the Ox. I must say last year has been pretty rough, but having that behind me, I am definitely looking forward to having a fantastic Tiger year ahead.

Let just slowly recap on what happened from the "english" new year, till this "lunar" new year. Several fun events took place, some are life's turning point, while others are just reason for gathering, but nevertheless, all left a footprint in my memories.

There is Ross and Bell's Full month celebration, the first ever doggie full month I attended in my life.

A picture of the happy family!!!

Then of course there is the first marriage that was informed to us since we event graduated.

Congraz to you Serene and Thomas.. as you guys embark on life's journey, I sincerely wish you guys all the best, stay happy, blissful and loving always.

After that of course the next day was my first race of the year! The Men's Health Urbanathlon, Maybe I pinned the standard too high to the one one NYC, thats why for anticipating a tough race, which turn out much easier than I tot. Took me about 5 mins to recover from that 12.5km with obstacle run. Was still able to walk all the way to Wayne's apartment for a shower, grab breakfast before heading home. But overall, fun!!!

Run pass the finishing line!!!

This is then followed by my ICT.... and of course my IPPT... now I holding this status!!!

Heez... a great achievement at the start of the year. Pretty much something I expect to get by this year (one of my new year resolution) but wasn't expecting it so soon or early this year. Now will be to maintain it and pehaps improve in the points. Am currently a 24 pointer (full is 25) so will have to work for a perfect score, and heard from my friend Wei Ling the elite forces time for 2.4km run is 9.14min, so something else to work for. TRAINING HARD!~!~

Then there is the Airshow 2010, something my buddy Herbert (who is a plane fanatic) jio-ed so tot why not... Nothing fantastic to be honest, I think the opening for public was purely a gimmick for the organizer to earn something out of it, coz by the time we are there... there are more empty booths then exhibits left. Overall was good and did get myself a tank top tan as the sun was scorching!!!

And of course there is the 2010 Asian Pot Luck Summit at Kate's place where great chef exchange pointer and fantastic dishes.

The latest will be a last min shopping out with Apel, attempting to get a little CNY shopping done, ended up she bought all she need than me... HAHA never the less good good company and outing lah...

She asked me what will my new year resolution be. These year, as the start of the next decade, I have quite a number of resolutions, some are general while some are pretty much personal wellness. For the general,

1) Wish that everyone stays healthy, fit, happy, especially my parents
2) Have a health work/sport/leisure time (so that I can have more friends time without losing sports commitment time)
3) Embark and excel in a career.

On a personal note, I really wish to attain quite abit physically.

1) Obtained my dream figure by Halloween
2) Attain IPPT Gold (which I already did)
3) To join an overseas run

This year is a year where I will test my limits again, or rather, try to find the limits or breaking point. Don't worry, I will of course do it safety. Many might think I am insane, but honestly, you have to try it before calling me that, coz the feeling of each time you feel you have already reach your limit and you survive, you will feel that it wasn't so bad, and the next time you do the same thing, you realised you have surpassed it and attain another new limit. As the saying goes, What doesn't kills you makes you stronger.

So aim is to get stronger as I am sure I will never reach my strongest!!!

That my first entry for this new year!!! may everyone have a great year ahead and give a 120% in everything you do, I am sure you will do well as long as you try!!!

ROAR!~!~!~

BOOK OUT BOOK OUT!~!~!~

2010-02-05T20:11:00.004+08:00

After one entire week, I must say this much needed rest is really required. Sometimes a little get away is a good way to get you back on track... However, this came with a price as I AM GETTING FATTER!~!~!~ OMG.... But not all is lost... coz I am officially a GOLD standard for IPPT... by sheer chance of my age! hahah here is my result. Majority of my stations have improvement to my amazement, but really have to work on my SBJ (DAMN i can't jump)

Sit Up - 43 49
SBJ - 230 230
Chin Up - 12 12
S. Run - 10.0s 9.7s
2.4km - 9.46mins 9.34mins

Award Silver Gold

Woohoo i cleared my this year window, thou a little earlier than I wished for it. Initially I wasn't keen on taking it during this reservist feeling I wasn't ready (and the fact that I have just done the urbanathlon the weekend before) but as I head back to rest, I tot to myself, if I didn't take then, I have to plan a separate date just to burn my morning to go take it. So I just decided to give it a go and I only have one tot in mind, to get GOLD (which i eventually did) *pat my own back* hahaha

Okok enough about that... anyway the rest of the training is very enjoyable yet fattening coz been eating quite abit. really need to plan my diet well to get it into control again. expecting another session this end of the year. Hopefully by then I can see a significant change to myself, seriously!!! made a pact with some of the guys... hopefully can work something out... OMG...

It an exciting weekend ahead... cannot wait... but shortly... will have to go shower and head out liao... hehe... shall feedback more soon lah... for now...GOLD woohoo!!!

An achieve in life that I never dreamt of in the past... One new year resolution fulfilled!!!

yet another happening weekend.

2010-01-31T19:05:00.005+08:00

It seems that my weekends just gets better and better. I will not exactly say this weekend started off well. Had a super rush event. To my personal feeling, I didn't think it was really smooth but since my boss asked me to take it as a "learning experience" I just take it. All I can say is Venue Vendor got to start hiring responsible staff. SERIOUSLY... Nothing much left to say about that place or event for that matter. Moving on to the evening, Its been the day we all have been waiting for... our beloved Serene Wang get married... Its was a fantastic dinner, honestly speaking, the first ever wedding I had to attend for a fren (used to be with parent for their friend's kids wedding kinda situation). Everything was good and everyone was so well dressed. Too bad not everyone could make it if not it will definitely be more fun.

Some photos to share.

(L to R): Mariyanto, David, Ah Su, Meilian, Yi Shen, Hu Yan, Ann, Joyce, ME!!!

Gorgeous ladies for the evening

Handsome Hunks (except me of course) for the evening

And of course, the newly Weds Mr. and Mrs. Loh =P Congraz guys...

that is definitely not all... I did plenty more cam-whore with my beloved Bo Bo united lah... these girls never fail to brighten up the atmosphere in the class. Love them to bits...

Unfortunately, i couldn't join in the after wedding party as I have a run (which I will touch on shortly) but overall, its really great to have meet up again, and really hope the next meet up is not so long again!!!

Now to my run, first ever medal for 2010, The Mens Health Urbanathlon 2010, First ever all male event in Singapore. Honest Honest opinion, I seriously didn't felt much kick out of it... coz there wasn't pain after the run, like how the other runs would give me. I am not a sucker for pain (okok maybe a little bit) but its more like the aches I was looking for. I got none.... just felt tired, probably from not getting my 8 hours of rest for the past few days. but other than that I am fine. haha... Some changes have been made to some of the station. I was expecting the stairs climbing to be a challenge, but not really, it was pretty much step I do for beefcake (land training for dragonboat in Aussie term) so did wind me out for awhile, but was really awhile. Managed to catch my breath at the monkey bar station as a queue has been formed. That would be the "toughest" leg of the race i suppose (though i cleared at one go lah) coz the rest really didn't feel that "tormenting" as I would have expected. Kinda disappointed to be really honest as I look at their website and they show the one they had on Chicago, that's kick ass... But nevertheless I survives and killed it... HAHA I guess it would be more of a challenge if i really did set out to win something I suppose (instead of the mindset of just complete it). Overall, fun and scenic run with breaks (from the obstacles) in between.

Some photos...

My officially retired Asic runner, this runner did some major distance with me... but I decide to let it go after this glorious battle... gonna miss them...

A photo wall...

Finish line, that's not my timing, I was already cleaned up and ready to leave so tot I just snap a few pictures... hehe

That's it... tml reservist for a week... not too sure how the office is going to be like... but well... let see how it goes...

Woohoo!!! OUT

Fantastic Weekend.

2010-01-25T22:32:00.002+08:00

Last weekend was really really awesome!!! All three days was well spent, every single minute was really enjoyable. Haven't had so much fun in a long long time. lets start from Friday. Went for Simply Ballroom (thanks to Catherine) It was really good, seeing ballroom dancing at its best, kinda like a ballroom plus an element of broadway into it... it was really enjoyable. After that was a little drink with her at Brewerks (since we had to wait for Brandon anyways) had a little chat before heading home.

Saturday is where the fun starts, woke up early and set out to Changi Point Jetty. Thank to Debby's little wonder pouch with a street directory in it... I managed to find my way there ON TIME!~!~! Lets save on the details, altogether there was 13 of us (about there) and we all set out. A pity that I didn't have my camera coz we really did not take alot of picture for this trip and being a trigger happy person, I felt there is so many beautiful pictures i have missed out... Oh well till next time!!!

The ride was fun, but was tough at some point as the seat for my bike starts to give me a little problem (its custom for girls btw) So yeah, nevertheless we arrived at the resort in one piece. Lodging was simple but great.

Sunday, we decided to take another route which was more fun and definitely shorter. Event the ferry back was faster (took us half the time we took to get there). Had dinner with the gang before riding home. Rode to Changi when the sun is barely up, rode back home when the sun had pretty much set.. NICE... overall I clocked a total of 141.55km. woohoo great start of the year... Debby took a picture evidence of my achievement. Good job everyone...cannot wait for the next one!!!

RIP Slash

2010-01-20T23:08:00.002+08:00

As on side celebrates life... another moans over the passing... just received news that Slash, my friend Eugene's dog, just passed on. Thankfully it died of old age, peacefully without any illness whatsoever. But have to part with someone that has been a part of huge portion of your life... This sudden let go is definitely not easy. Stay strong bro, I am sure Slash is in safe hands now... and is definitely watching over you from above.

Honestly I have not met Slash in person, but have heard and seen many wonderful story about him. Rest well friend, you have been a loyal, dedicated friend to everyone around you. Thank you for bringing a smile to everyone around you all these years...

Most meaningful weekend ever....

2010-01-20T19:34:00.002+08:00

I attended my first "full month" (aka baby shower) of the year... it has to be the most special... unhumanly (literally). Yes it was fora pair of adorable woof woof... couple of prelude, will post more picture as soon as I get back my camera. =P

A photo of me and Ross (or is it Bell?) when they are 2 weeks old!!! adorable right... the sweetest little thing

Tada!!! the prince and princess... hee... this was the official picture for that party... i am so honored... =P

Third Sat of the year!!!

2010-01-16T10:48:00.002+08:00

First working Saturday of the year...seriously on weekend mode....nothing much to blog about today...just really really need to start losing weight.... HAHAHAHA

Anyway, I am super hooked to this song... so yeah enjoy....

Rough Rough week

2010-01-14T22:10:00.007+08:00

Haven't really been blogging for awhile. Its been a pretty rough week but I shall not bring work matter on to this blog (unless I really need an avenue to blast out) for now, in a nutshell, work is just complains....Complains....and COMPLAINS!~!~!~

Anyhow, I shall just be professional, do what is expected of me... and leave as "contract" states. Hahaha... okok lets just briefly go through how my week was like starting last Friday, went for a movie with Jacp, caught Avatar with her, second time I am watching this movie but still as great as ever, and after so long... ITS STILL FULL HOUSE... before that, went for a little shopping, got a couple of good steal from topman, it was like meant to be coz I just go, see, grab, try and go!!! it was that simple... will post pictures if i get the opportunity to wear them =P Anyway, decide to go hunt for a suit, just for the fun of it... coz the blazer i wore on NYE is seriously oversized. and Jacp decide to bring me to one of THE BEST!~!~! make a guess yah... haha here is how i look... (excuse the cam whore lah... its not everyday I get to wear it...=P)

So yeah, this suits cannot get out of my mind since then... HAHAHA, enough on that, now on movie, after Avatar, we decide on "Invictus" its a really nice film, its about how one sport brought the nation together. Was ok for my but obviously to dry for the person behind me coz he is snoring away.

Saturday, went for a little walk walk with Joyce, searching for nothing in particular so window shopped quite abit. Kinda tempted to get a polo but the fitting was a little weird. Kinda regret not getting it coz we didn't see that in any other branch... Not fated i suppose..=P (save $$$ also) haha. The Suit craze carried on and yeah went to another place to try. Verdict, Money = Quality, although these are more affordable, for the price we pay, i must say they are decent suits lah.
here is a picture of it.

So yeah... nice too... and alot alot cheaper!!! haha... Oh well, consider and save up ba... =P and of course I need to workout tone up till my eventual size before buying. HAHAHA

That evening was at Gregor's farewell bbq... nice evening lah... Sunday was fun too... but dun wish to elaborate, just a handful shall know then.

Then its this week... start of the week was rough, nothing improve... but still trying to fine the brighter side. and today finally saw some.. so hopefully the weekend will take a turn for the better then.

Alright that's all for today... keep posted!!! looking forward to this weekend!!!

Busy day...

2010-01-07T22:53:00.002+08:00

Today is a frantic day in office, actually this week has been pretty packed. Just that today is more packed as everyone decide to come in with their answers. So yah... Anyway, one good news is... I closed a deal for the company!!! good start to 2010 definitely. Not a major project but a deal is a deal lah!!! hee

The office is currently facing an evolution, would really hope there is a change... but hey...whatever it is, if an opportunity comes knocking... I will move, I believe I can learn a lot, hopefully a change of even will give me power to stay on.

As for other things this week, been rather forgetful lately, yesterday was my water bottle and lunch box, today was my running shoes, when I was suppose to go for iRun. DUMB!!~!~! but nevertheless, push myself hard and did the run in my neighbourhood instead. My stamina definately improved from the hellweek, and I am glad it did not deproved despite not working out for such a long while. the thing to control will still be my diet, a huge thing to overcome.

Learing to take things a step at a time, I realise I am too gan jiong about things, with good enough reasons too I suppose coz MY HEAD IS ON THE CHOPPING BOARD!~!~! haha. Oh well we will see how things goes. Live my own motto, want to do, must do well, if not dun do. Will try to give my 100 if not 120 %.

Now to dragonboat, the SPC dragonboat race is super tempting coz I am sure the training there is much much much tougher as compared to Aussie (thou theirs are not easy, if you push urself) but its the cash, time and commitment I am worried. =( Serious consideration of "the job"... working for passion or for pay? well... honestly... I donno and can really see how thing goes...

well... thats all for today, TOMORROW IS FRIDAY and will be heading to Pandora with Jacp... haha 2nd time I am going there... but guess I will enjoy it as much as the first time. before that will have to run some errands in town. and that pretty much sums up my week. Sat and Sun are both covered, so yeah, wish me luck and Friday is always a day to look forward to... dun u agree... =P Have a fantastic weekend guys!~!~!

Mid week....

2010-01-06T12:49:00.002+08:00

Forgetful day, came to work then to realised that I forget 2 important thing!!! My water bottle and my "chick chick"lunch box... HAHAH am sure most of you are puzzled by that, yes, I carry a lunchbox around, contain my daily supplies of snack (which is slices of bread spread with peanut butter) Will show you a picture of my lunchbox if I have the chance...=P

Day 2 with this new manager, Gareth is his name, verdict as of now... seems pretty alright, nice fella, but hey its been 2 days, but if he really does what he "promise" to do, I might just stay around the company for a little long than I expect. Problem now is to take the first step. Just hope its not a bunch of empty promises and no delivery.

Went for iRun yesterday, decided to give 7km a shot, tried to pace with the main guy... HE IS FAST LAH... but hey all was not lost as pacing with him (but eventually still lost him) gave me a pretty good timing. I covered 7km in 30min 40 sec. I will just need to keep training to keep my momentum and pace increasing lah. 25 more day to my first event of the year, participating not organizing.

This month's weekend is already filled, which is GREAT!~!~!~weekdays train, weekend I train and enjoy. Thats how it should be I suppose. =P

Looking for a suitable attire to wear to a friends wedding dinner. Want to look good but not snatching the limelight from the groom. Will be great if anyone can recommend me place that I can get nice and good quality grey blazer at an affordable rate.=P

3.5 hrs to the end of the day.... hahah literally counting down to the end of midweek. OMG hahaha.As I start to see some light in this company, just praying and hoping it will not overcast again, coz that will be the time i depart.... MUAHAHAHA

nothing to share today.... oh was feeling bored yesterday so did a little photo editing... HAHAH and the result of my random lighting and colour adjustment!!! TADA!~!~!

Attack of the Zzzz Monster!!!

2010-01-04T16:02:00.002+08:00

I must have got bitten by the Zzzz monster coz my brain has officially shut down, and my eyes is having difficulty to stay open. Finding things to do to keep myself awake... Haven't felt like that in a long long while... must be really old liao.... just a little fun time and it screw up my entire system... HAHAHAHA...

Today is day one in office for the new year, one colleague left, another will be coming in... but not colleague, but BOSS!!! yes... coming in as a MANAGER position. 7 years working experience (field: unknown), Non chinese (will be interesting to see him talking to the boss (taiwanese)). Work wise.... manageable. Taking a 15mins break just to write in this entry...

I AM SO SLEEPY!~!~!~ EVEN BERROCA DIDN'T WORK FOR ONCE!~!~!~2 more hours....tahan tahan...

Beginning...

2010-01-03T23:32:00.002+08:00

After 2 weeks of slacking, doing nothing, eating, drinking and ZERO exercise... I must say its really awesome and fun... and not to mention sinful to the MAX... but hey what the heck right? its the festive seasons.... hehe... now a little recap on how my N.Y.E went....

Thurs

NYE was alright... had to do a little show...which in my opinion, rather messy but we managed to pull it off... clients were happy, everyone was happy, I was happy... hey great... Ended off at about 1am ish (Already New Year Day!!!) so left and walk down the street of orchard road which was still buzzing with live... a rare phenom considering the time. Decided to try my luck with the MRT, which was still in operation due to the festive season (lucky me!!!). Drop by Paulaners to meet, Karen, Sasa, Jac and Keenan. Order myself a couple of pints of beer and thats pretty much the amount of alcohol I had for NYE 'celebration' hee. Had a little chit chat, definately enjoy the band's performance. After which wanted to go Butter for a look see... but was still queuing even at 3am in the morning... so decide against it... saw Sherine and gang so said my NY wishes... retired into the night...home.....say.....4am ish....=p

Friday

Woke up, haven a clue what time it was.... apparently it was 10am if I am not mistaken... bio clock is schedule to wake up at around that time. Hmm... cannot really remember what went on that day... just knew that evening went to Acid Bar for a drink with Cindy, Ethan and a new friend Frankie. Funny guy he is... They headed of to Boiler for more party, me being the old man, decided to call it a night. Home and rested about 2am...

Saturday

Got up at about 10am (as usual), did some shopping with my mum, then came home to prepare for a little gathering at kate's. Shall not get into details but there is only one word to describle the gathering... AWESOME!~!~! already looking forward to my next gathering with them.

Today

Initally tot of going for a tan, but had second tots the moment i looked into the mirror and that flabby thing waving at me... Did not go in the end, ended up being a good family guy and did some spring cleaning for my mum. Met at Debs place for a mini "New Year preparation" gathering. Basically ate the most sinful of things (chips), must have taken enough salt to fill an ocean coz i am downing water like nobodies buiness. Luckly I washed it down with some superb wine just now...

But that pretty much concludes the "Junk Food" season for my year! From now on, Water is my best friend, beer will have to come in second place and drank on special occasions. Food type and intake will have to be more careful, and time to start this stalled engine all over again. One month is a very short time to train... but I still have to make the best of it... TML will be the start of the new year... so looking forward to new challenges, new friends, new chances and opportunities... and of course LOTS of my runs and trainning... =p dun worry, will not bore you all with all the training entries... will pick interesting ones to share (alright Trixy....=P)

Have a great one everyone, for those that is working.... no one enjoy working but hey... lets not start the new year with Monday blues k... try this... looking into a mirror and smile at urself for 10 sec before you head out for work... your day will brighten up.... For those that are studying....study really hard... all the best and enjoy while u are studying... its indeed the best time of your life... trust me... I missed it already.... =P

Good Night one and all.... Have a good one!!

Last of 2009, 365 More of 2010!!!

2009-12-31T12:06:00.003+08:00

12 hours left of 2009.... please enjoy what's left and have an awesome 2010 ahead!!!

Holiday Mood

2009-12-30T15:05:00.009+08:00

I am in a Holiday mood.....seriously.... super duper bored in office, not that I dun have things to do in office, just that I really dun feel like doing.... Today time is passing super duper extra slowly too... OMG OMG OMG!!!

Nothing much to share today probably just some pictures then...

Me and Trixy at J&J house warming/wedding bash.... can you believe i have been talking to this ~~women~~ GIRL online but this is like the 2nd time we actually met.... first was ages ago while she is still training!!! hahaha

This year Christmas gathering with my flute section. Its has been what....4 to 5 years running... so glad I managed to attend everyone and its always good to meet them =P.

Then another long time no meet up friend aka MODEL, Carol Lee. haha fantastic time... Congraz and a great year ahead k...!!!

hmm....thats all for today... plenty to settle today... a recent event woke me up and dragged me to reality. Really need to plan for 2010... Everything has been too Sunny, so much so that I have not prepare myself for rainy weather.. so yeah.....

TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN....SAVE SAVE SAVE~!~!~!

New Year Resolution!~!~!

2009-12-28T17:01:00.006+08:00

Pondering what my 2010 is going to be like.... Kinda excited yet fearful....very mixed feeling I know. This kinda struck me while writing my Xmas and New Year wishes to my friends last week and also a comment by my fren, Trixy just now. She mentioned "Aiya, you blog always about working out....sibei Sian lor" (Haha) I know there is nothing wrong about sports and I am happy doing them, but it can't help but get me wondering is that the impression I give to others about me... HAHAH, I am not all no life guys... believe me =p HAHAHA i just try to enjoy moderately... really refusing to go back to my pang pang self...

Anyway, yeah, will have a good think about what I really do wish to achieve (apart from sports, which i am all excited about). Get featured again? Join ManHunt 2010? Fly? HAHAHA crazy thinking but hey....BRAINSTORMING K~!!~!~hahaha

Something never change thou, new year resolution that is renewed every year - Stay Happy, make sure those around me are happy, and be a better me... and of course good health to everyone.

okok enough of that, now to daily life.... well a couple of must watch movies, Avatar and Sherlock Holmes. MISS IT AND REGRET IT!~!~!~ hee.. yeah its that good... Started my cycling, borrowed the bike on Sat from Cindy (THANKS BABE!~!~) and cycled from town back, passed by Ubi so got the seat adjusted and it started pouring DINOSAURS!~!~!~

Went to Ice Cold Beer with 2 lovely ladies, Sherine and Wai Leng, Had the legendary (but rather sinful) chicken wings and yes... they still taste awesome!!! sometimes it doesn't really take alot to make a wonderful day, just a couple of frens, a good place to chill, couple of beer, a camera (since i am a cam lover - aka whore) and you are in for a good nite (woot woot)

Mid week seems extra enticing this week as this week is really short... CANNOT WAIT LIAO!~!~! ROAR... Party hard one last time and it time to go hardcore!!! dun worry this place will not be filled just with sports regime, but hopefully other colours in my life...

Keep Posted.... Ryan....OUT!!!

Boxing Day!!!

2009-12-26T16:27:00.003+08:00

Happy Boxing day everyone..!!! hope the rain didn't dampen off any festive spirits!!! =P Phew, just came back from a friend's place, coz I borrowed her bike (as in bicycle...not vroom vroom bike), and YES I MADE IT BACK ALIVE!~!~!~ muahahaha

Need a bike to start training for OCBC in march, but before that will try to squeeze in a long cycle with the gang (hopefully no work on that weekend) in Jan. Hee... its been a long time since i cycle, and I must say... the feeling is awesome!!! thou I dun have long hair that flies against the wind, but the feeling is still shiok nevertheless. +p

Christmas day was a good boy... stayed home and cleared my clothings.... some are going to salvation army since i am not wearing them no more. while packing yesterday, then I realised that alot of my tees are actually from running events, and boy do i have many of them... NEXT YEAR WILL HAVE MORE!~!~!~

Thats all for today... OH YAH... HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHERINE!~!~!~

Its Christmas!!!

2009-12-24T09:31:00.004+08:00

In less than 24 hours we will welcome the festive season.... Rather exciting I must say. Having a little gathering with a few mates for dinner. Hopefully it will be really fun!!!, or rather it will be REALLY FUN I AM SURE!!! alot of catching up to do (as we seriously have not met for ages)

Today's entry will be dedicated to my EVIL TWIN!!! Debster!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABEZ!!!! It was yesterday btw, but hey never too late.
This is my evil twin, thou we might just have met this year, but it just felt like we known each other for ages!!! missing our long coffee sessions and evil moments.HAHAH... Just want to say thank you for everything. Age is definitely a number for us as we are all kids within!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY once again and Happy Holidayz!!!

Went for her party yesterday, was a simple affair, her with a few good friends, and well... kinda odd as I am one of the rare DB frens she invited, but strangely didn't really felt that out of place like I would in other parties. Probably coz her friends are all in similar lines thus there are always something to talk about. First time I partied till late on a weekday (reached home like 1am) hahaha.... so had a little difficulty waking up today, but lucky coffee does the trick for me.... probably might have to do another shot just to keep me going for the entire day (fyi: usually try to still to one shot per day)

Lots to do after work!!! but kinda looking forward to it!!! woohoo its the holiday holiday holidays... haven't felt the festive mood in a long time!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!! PARTY HARD and if you drink...please dun drive...=P

Merry Christmas!~!~

2009-12-21T22:10:00.006+08:00

Merry Christmas everyone!~!~ I know its abit early but hey... just in case I do not managed to blog by then... Foresee a busy week (nothing new). Anyway, this is from the 2nd most liked paddle of the year (1st is River Regatta), this is the Chrismas Paddle!!! hee... absolutely love this bunch of pple...

Anyway, it seems that everyone is falling ill this festive season... probably all too excited and are partying hard so that they can party harder on the actual day. Nevertheless, my wishes to all out that who are feeling a little under the weather, hope you guys regain good health by tomorrow and prepare to PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY FOR MR. HO HO HO festival!!!

Saturday Saturday!~!~!

2009-12-19T10:53:00.002+08:00

Yes, I am in the office, taking a little time off to blog. Was actually planned to come in on boxing day... but i changed it... OF COURSE RIGHT!~!~!~who wants to come back on a long weekend!!! hahaha

Today will be Xmas paddle, a light paddle which i really enjoy and pretty much sum up the year's paddling. So without that for a few Saturdays to come, I would really need much determination not to stray too far away from my regime. (aka DUN GROW FAT!!!! ahaha)

Hmm.... next 2 weeks, very busy, with personal things I suppose, alot of packing to welcome the new year... really need to get to cleaning my ROOM!!! OMG OMG OMG... daunting task... Its the time of the year to really reflect on the year that have past. All the SOUR, SWEET, BITTER, SPICY things that has taken place, have them orgainised, kept and start to plan how the new year is going to be like. Like mention 2010 is going to be a rather exciting year... but I foresee a number of uncertainty ahead... but shall face it with an open heart and see where the journey takes me. I currently have a vision ahead, which, ironically is an entirely different path as I wanted to take on 2 years back. Honestly if you ask me, I never expected myself to consider this path before, but at least with this "vision" I can hopefully work something out. GAMBATE NEH!~!~

As I end 2009 soon, would just like to give my gratitude to all my friends, those old ones that have stood by me all these year, or newer ones that I knew throughout this year. You guys have made my life that much more exciting, and adding colours to my black and white world. Of course, the year was not smooth sailing, so just want to say to my "friends", I forgive you, but will not forget what you do to me. Every wound leaves a scar, so thank you for "disfiguring" me further. To all of you out there, you didn't manage to kill me, now I AM EVEN STRONGER!!!

Everyone's favorite segment to welcoming a new year is to set a new year resolution, and honestly by far I have only hit one resolution (which is to lose weight and get featured in a magazine - which i got featured in 2!!! hahaha) but anyway, I already have my mind set on my resolution for 2010. Just have to bite the bullet and attain it. To those that have been setting resolution and not hitting them and think well I will just let it snowball, let me tell you, attain ur resolution is a very satisfying feeling.!!! You should really try it!!!

Anyway that's for all, I am really just waiting for time to fly, or rather to pass so that I can end work for the week. May everyone have a wondering couple of weeks ahead... ITS TIME TO PARTY!~!~!~wooHooo

Lucky Lucky end of the year for alot of my friends....

2009-12-18T09:39:00.002+08:00

TGIF!!! been looking forward to this day since Monday (I bet I am not the only one right??? =P) Thou I still have half a day of work tml, but nevertheless, weekends are worth looking forward to...

Its been a rainy morning for the past 2 days.... never really life raining starts to the day, "dampens" the mood. Thank god today the sun peep through the cloud as I was leaving home.

Hmm...about the week... nothing much actually. Just doing alot of sourcing work, keeping as low profile as possible to prevent stepping on my boss's tail. She has been pretty "sensitive" lately, the slightest movement in the office annoys her. So as usual the office is as quiet as a graveyard (PRAISE THE PERSON WHO INVENTED HEADSETS!~!~!~ AND YOUTUBE!~!~!~)

Recently, or rather this week alone, I witness 2 super duper lucky friend... One is Jacp, my dragonboat friends, who just decides to attend the Blackberry 9700 launch event, and eventually won herself a BB9700!!! its like OMG OMG OMG lucky and blessed lah... hahaha

And to think thats all, NO, today just saw another fren, Amelia, my NYP band friend. Well its not exactly her, but her sister, took part in some snapple bottle cap contest... and she won a CANON EOS D500. OMG OMG OMG right?!?!?

Its lucky to have such lucky friends around I suppose coz I believe that good luck can be influenced (or I choose to believe lah =p). So yeah, congraz to everyone who have ended their year in a lucky/blessed note.... I just cannot wait to get this year done and over with and looking forward to 2010 already!!!

Did a pact with a friend yesterday and we both have something to look forward to this new year!!! GAMBATE NEH JACP SAN!~!~!~

So close to Christmas and I have yet to do anything about it. HAHAHA well not a big festive person to begin with, but will be nice to meet frens, chat up, and CAM WHORE~!~!~hahaha

Alright ba... thats all for today.... staying low profile till the day is over... Ryan...OUT!~!~!

Slow Tuesday...

2009-12-15T10:22:00.002+08:00

Looking at my clock and thinking its almost lunchtime....but only to realise its only 10.30am!!!! long way to lunchtime....Time is crawling pass really slowly I must say. I suppose its because the work have kinda tone down and the holiday mood is really starting to set in...

Went to the gym yesterday, after 2 weeks.... (or was it 3 weeks) of not working out AT ALL... and I tell you... I am aching...yes me... haha.... but definately in a good way cause I feel so alive again... It was a love/hate affair in the gym yesterday. I was out of breath super fast and my heart was pumping so heart I was pretty sure it was going to stop at some point of time... but yet the adrenaline going through was so great. Have start my 16 weeks regime all over again (due to the break) and this time hopefully I can complete it... the last time I did this regime i "died" off at the 12th to 13th week i suppose. So yeah with the whole list of event lining up... really hope I can discipline myself to do so... Lots to achieve in the coming year. Anyone want to fund me? =P

Haven't really mentioned much about my weekend, was kind of a long but rather fun weekend I have to say. Saturday we had the Singing competition in JCC again. I realised our muslim frens really dun have a fancy sitting on chairs, its uncomfortable I suppose. Anyway glad the entire thing is over despite the massive overrun and minor hiccups here and there, nothing major happened and everyone left with a smile on their faces. After which I met my girls for dinner, a long awaited gathering so to speak, with our guest of honor, Ms Carol Lee, which have MIA for quite awhile and finally able to meet up. =P Dine and booze the night away (a rather sinful but definitely enjoyable night) Sunday was a lighter affair as I met up with my ex-colleagues for a little dinner and "gossips" Kind of a farewell for one of them as well as she is returning back to Malaysia. Overall was a pretty good weekend spent...

This week is really looking awfully long... just biting on and hanging on... No training no nothing means nothing to look forward for the weekend. will work something out I suppose.

Oh yah.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRISA... hee my fellow Sagi.... May you have an awesome day and a beautiful year ahead, throw the past behind and look forward to a brighter future... haha sounds so "motivation speech" =P

That should be all for today I suppose... will be gymming this few days to condition myself back to the regime before sending myself into HELL mode again. The only thing that keeps me going now anyway.

Have an awesome day ahead everyone... 3 more days to the weekends!!!

Happy Birthday Lisa!~!

2009-12-14T15:14:00.002+08:00

Happy Birthday Babe!~!~!

Start now... or never....

2009-12-14T10:05:00.002+08:00

Just realized that my engine is coming to a haul once again. I am eating normal (or more than normal) but I HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING OUT!~!~!~ all the weight lost during the marathon have came back and even doubled... so its about time i do something about it...

Anyway... I am going back to drilling myself into shape again. So i hereby give my sincere apologies to everyone out there. Its not that I will totally neglect my friends of course, but if there is going to be any outing, please give me prior notice so I can make necessary arrangement to my schedule to accommodate the outing/ plan. I really cannot tell how my schedule will looking like but it should pretty much follow this order:

Monday: Gym
Tuesday: Run (Cardio)
Wednesday Gym
Thursday: Run (Cardio)
Friday: Gym
Saturday: Dragonboat
Sunday: Rest (or Dragonboat prior to the race dates)

So yeah... I am trying very hard to attain something in life, miss that feeling of achievement for awhile already its time to fight and see how far i can push myself this time.

Another apologies and also pointer is Diet, I am trying to restrict my diet too maximise on my workout regime, so I apologise if I restrict myself to not eating somethings, *disclaimer: please do not feel bad if you all eat what you all eat, coz its the choice i make. And also please do not think that whatever you all made is not nice whatsoever k... *

I see 2010 as a very exciting year ahead. I actually listed down some of the major events that I am likely participating and the list is pretty long already!!! ready??? here is goes:

1) MH Urbanathanlon - 12.5km
2) National Vertical Marathon
3) 2 XU Run @ Sentosa (Signed Up) - 12km
4) Sundown Marathon - 42km
5) Army Half Marathon - 21km
6) OCBC Cycling - 20km team (Signed Up)
7) Mizuno Wave Run - 16km (according to this year distance)
8) New Balance Real Run - 15km
9) Nike Human Race - 10km
10)Newton Run (Signed Up) - 30km
11) Passion Run - 10km
12) Run for Hope - 10km
13) Standard Chartered Marathon 2010 - 42km

This is excluding all the Dragonboat races that I might also do: Singapore Dragonboat festival, Sava Sprints, MR500, River Regatte, etc....

So as you can see... PACKED PACKED PACKED... thus I really need personal discipline and also support from all my friends around me.... can use all the luck I can get too... Hopefully its a really really good and fruitful year ahead...talking about it is already getting me excited

LET'S DO IT!~!~!~ I invite those interested to join. my motto remains... If I can do it, everyone can!!! JIA YOU... OOoosshh.....

New Skin

2009-12-11T17:27:00.000+08:00

Something new to usher in the new year!!! will keep updating and hopefully evolving to suit my needs lah... Keep watch!!!

End 2009 with a good note....looking forward to a challenging 2010

2009-12-08T11:46:00.004+08:00

2009 has been full of ups and downs... but at least I ended it with a bang with a last min marathon, yes you heard me... I only decided to run this marathon like less than a month ago... and yes, am currently "enjoying" the consequences. Came in with a timing of 5hrs 26 mins, nothing compared to my last timing (which is 4 hrs plus) but still, an achievement just completing it.

As 2009 comes to a close, I would like to thank everyone, for whatever contribution they made to my life... each year is a learning experience, and I am really looking forward to an exciting and challenging 2010 ahead, more things to learn, more people to meet, more challenges to conquer and more MEDALS TO WIN!~!~!~

Nothing much has changed on my to buy list... in fact its just growing longer each day (like DUH right?) haha time to pack off the old, send it of to the Great Samies and then bring out the new...

Sports Item on my list

- Shoes (got a new pair of Nike, but will definitely need something more suited for long distance run)
- Bag (Oakley's mouth is getting bigger each day... replacement please appear)
- Compression Tights (Finally got my SKINS.... 2XU next?)
- Shade (lose my shade yet again, need to get cheap on for water sport and a good one for running and land sports)
- Watch (saving for a G shock- old and faithful)

Non sports items...

Too many to mention.... haha

Have alot plan for the new year... there will definitely be pain involve... but hey remember, what don't kill you makes u stronger... so look out world!!! Stronger and meaner me coming right up!!!

End of one... start of next....

2009-10-05T21:55:00.002+08:00

Back... 2 weeks of back to back training has taken a toll on my body.... still lack both strength and stamina.... we all know what that means... MORE TRAINING!~!~! HARDER TRAINING.... am going to try put myself through the original 16 weeks training all over again. probably will do so after my current one is up... am at week 15 for this one. Significant change to my body... cannot be the judge coz well i have been looking myself at all time... and as usual, THERE IS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT. Discipline is still not there... diet is still really screwed... :( Need to do something about it... and fast...

This weekend, Sava Sprints, well not very confident that we can win anything, but hey, good warm up for the November one. which I am really really keen to repeat my glory, my gold medal need some company. There is only one way around it... make A boat, and how, good time trials... JIA YOU!~!~!~

Starting to like OC, but the distance still killing me. Oh yah, my shades snapped... Freaking hell a week before the race... and i always have difficulty finding a pair that suits my face, and so when there is so many things already on my to buy list... OMG!~!~!~ hahaha tink will source for cheaper alternative liao... Currently items that I will likely be buying over the coming months will be:

A pair of runners (Newton or Asiscs)
A pair of running tights (long)
A long sleeve compression top (optional- can wait)
A Bag

now A pair of shades...

MONEY MONEY COME!~!~! hahaha

Not to mention the many clothes that caught my eyes... HAHAHA i guess i haven't been shopping for a long time... so many things seems to be appealing to me... HAHA hopefully I can work myself into a good shape to look good in them. HAHAHA

Apart from dragonboat racing, there is the number of up coming runs.. (FUN FUN FUN) First up would be Nike run, follow by NB run, then will be Run for Hope and then the fun walk... still recruit more pple to do so... so yeah... its all for a good cause... Likely going for the 100km one... not sure am going to survive, sure will try... hahah good way to end off the year... hehe

Alright lah... off to watch TV liao... NITES ALL... sorry if I have neglected anyone due to my regime... need to get some discipline back in life... and also in my diet... pray for me... i can use all the prayers i can get... HAHAHA

OOSSHHH....

Quick Entry.... Siong Weekend...

2009-09-28T23:09:00.002+08:00

Thought I just drop by before heading of to watch Criminal Mind... Monday ain't exactly blue for me... but things went pretty smoothly for me I should think. Just need to get my logistics cleared... and more planning and I am more or less set. Hate last min amendments, but that's how things runs i suppose.... its never a smooth ride... hehe.

Enough about work, now toOoOOOooo..... Training HAHAHA well nothing much to write about it... just that it is SIONG liao..which i like... hahah abit sadist but I still feel its not up there yet... not when we are only 2 weeks from the race... I got the feeling there are pple in the boat with the "I am new, so i can slack and give up mentality" abit sian when kana such a thing... but yeah... what to do... things really did change over the years... only thing i can do is to instill discipline in myself and hopefully influence the rest to do so too... 2 weeks from race.... normally by now there will be a drive and urge that medals are near... this time... NOTHING... dun even think we can qualify if you ask me... haiz... praying for the best and hopefully enjoy a good race... thats all i can ask for... Well probably because so many regulars are not rowing... and I am not even close to the rest of them... RYAN you really need to learn to be more chill and socialble.... JIAYOU

Sunday was the ultimate killer.... almost fainted out at sea... Word of advise for those that is planning to do OC after DB... HAVE LUNCH!~!~! its better to puke than to starve... that for sure... shall not go into details but have never yearn to return from training so much for the first time... shall work our something different this coming week. Alright lah... nothing much to share liao... shall not bore you with my training story anymore... 3 weeks to end my first set of regime... 2 weeks to the races.... OOOSSSHHHH jia you!~!~1

Finally...

2009-09-23T22:37:00.002+08:00

Just realised its been really really long since I have entered an entry.... Tot I scribble something before it start to develop cob "web" (get it... haha... okok bad joke) Anyway, for those that don't know, I have already started work, slightly over 2 months already, closing the end of my probation period. Intention of leaving, but yet, weighing things out at the present situation and still stuck in the middle. Don't get me wrong, its not that the job is not fun or anything, just that its not the line i intend to stay for long, eventually would still love to enter the great world of the hospitality line. All the rotating shift, smiles of customers, complaints... *sniff* arh.... I can smell them already.

Anyway about life, nothing much to talk about actually, pretty much lost much of it ever since I left school. Its true that the best time of your life are really spent in school. Frens, endless gossips and complaining together, rushing assignments to the wee hours of the morning just to meet impossible deadlines. Maybe abit sadist, but I do miss and would love to go back to that again someday... Convocation has been confirmed. Its going to be on the 30th October 2009 at Hilton Hotel. Didn't ask my parents to come, partly felt its abit ex for them to come see me recieve a cert, which i rather used the money for a nice family portrait. Guess I will be alone then. So Frens if you wish to come support. PLEASE DO DROP BY!~!~ hahaha

Have been feeling moody since Monday, thou its been a public holiday, we get to rest and all that, i kinda prefer to work as it keeps my mind occupied and dun allow it to stray to 'other' things. Well many might think its over for so long liao... why am I still brooding over it. The only answer is, if it is so easy, it will not be called love. HAHAHA damn chim right...

I guess I am feeling it a little bit more because... well... this friday will supposedly be our anniversary, 2nd year to be exact. The same day 2 days ago, I embark on a new journey, and then again 2 years later, things have pretty much gone back to how I was long long time ago, the only difference is a scar that still occasionally bleeds from time to time. Thinking back on all that have went past these 2 years, is both sweet yet kinda painful... but never once have I thought this is how love felt like. A friend once shared with me, Break ups are like climbing a monkey bar, you have to learn to let go in order to move on. I understand that quote, but accepting it is an entirely different matter. Till today, I still do not have the courage to do alot of things, I know this is a battle with myself, coz only I can decide when to move on and all. I also realised its a Heart vs Mind thing again, like back then when i tried to lose weight, thats why I have been keenly working out, training up my mind to take control once again.

Giving up has never been through my mind, in all the things I have done in my life. But when force to do so... you just feel really really helpless I suppose. After not blogging for so long, I almost forget that this is one avenue that I can still release the pressure within when I have no one to turn to (or rather dun wish to bore my fren with all this bullsh*t anymore).

Like mentioned, I still lack courage in many many things, and all this lingers... and is really tying me down, when will i ever take action on them? I guess I will never know, but another thing i used to conqure myself would be that, the other party will not know the suffering I am going through, its not much that I wish for her to know in the first place, I rather suffer alone, dun hurt my family, my frens, and all that care about me. I have learn to put on a mask for the first time in my life, for such matters.

Comparing to others, I guess I am fortunate, as I get to tasted what it is like to be loved and to love. Well, it really does things to you I guess. But I will consider it as one of the hardest fall I have ever took in life by far. I deserve to pad myself in the back coz, yes I am indeed numbing myself by flooding my brains, but at least I do not hurt my body, I train it to be stronger.

Without realising it, I have already typed out so much feeling, pouring out is always good, feels slightly lighter. KTV visit dun even seem the same anymore, pehaps now I can sing with more feeling... HAHAHA shall test it out the next time.

Well enough about that, hmm... apart from that has been working my ass off to attain the figure i wish to get, there is alot of work still left to be done, and I am already into the final month of my 16 weeks regime. Gymming is tiring but I always feel good after "surviving" the routine. But I must say, its taking away alot of my social life. I will also take this opportunity to apologies to all my friends out there that I have fly plane these few months. I dislike the me now thats why I am improving myself, but changing myself physically has a price to pay i suppose. All my friends are important to me. I promise to change and manage my time better. PLEASE GIVE ME A SECOND CHANCE.

Guess thats what I have for now, enough for all the months of not blogging for now i suppose. Promise I will not make all of you wait that long for the next entry, will blog more regularly. Time to get myself a good camera so that I can post pictures on the blog too... HEHE will be posted soon, for now... good night, sweet dreams, sleep tight..... *sore throat*....

Ten Rules for Being Human by Cherie Carter-Scott

2009-07-24T23:01:00.005+08:00

1.	You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it's yours to keep for the entire period.
2.	You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called, "life."
3.	There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of trial, error, and experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiments that ultimately "work."
4.	Lessons are repeated until they are learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can go on to the next lesson.
5.	Learning lessons does not end. There's no part of life that doesn't contain its lessons. If you're alive, that means there are still lessons to be learned.
6.	"There" is no better a place than "here." When your "there" has become a "here", you will simply obtain another "there" that will again look better than "here."
7.	Other people are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.
8.	What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.
9.	Your answers lie within you. The answers to life's questions lie within you. All you need to do is look, listen, and trust.
10.	You will forget all this.

Great Trip.... Great Memories....

2009-06-20T13:19:00.008+08:00

Just found a block of time before I head out for band prac, yah, you heard be correctly... band prac... hahaha been trying to find time to do so... finally have sometime (in fact, lots of it now) hahaha...

Today's blog will be on my trip to KL, a very enjoyable overseas trip. Got to know very friendly people, Claudy and Chris... and of course, a new and cute friend... BULLET will let pictures do most of the talking... This was the Labour Day weekend... its truely very fun, which now thinking back still brings lots of smile one my face...

This is taken while meeting Serene at Tanah Merah, waiting for the train to the airport... never fail to have a nice post and glam smile for the camera... hee

This was on the plane, taken while we took out our Strategic Management books to read, yes I know its holiday, but at that point of time, both of us just couldn't stand assignment piling up.. so in order to enjoy the trip, we have to make use of whatever spare time we have to read...read... ReAD!~!~! hahaha

This is the first stop... haha the very mission we go to neighbouring country for... haha and of course its ice cream waffle is fantastic, thou the person got the flavor wrong... but its still taste good coz its A&W!~!~!~ haha

And introducing... this is the new fren we made while we are over there... his name is Bullet... haha adorable little thing with endless amount of energy... haha when he pants it seems like he is smiling... its Cute lah... hehe

And this are the wonderful people that hosted us during our short trip, claudy on the left and chris on the right... Thank alot guys... really had loads of fun during the trip...

As much as going overseas might be fun, its equally important who you go with... if you go with someone that you dun enjoy with... be it Paris or Maldives the trip will be meaningless. But traveling with the person u love... and enjoy being with... even sentosa or a trip to the zoo seems like endless fun.... I am glad I had this opportunity and chance to experience this...

So this is the blog for now... will see if there is more wonderful to share soon... cheers!~!~

New chapter...

2009-06-05T12:12:00.002+08:00

I am officially an undergrad... (that is if nothing goes wrong in my final semester). My final paper for this entire course ended on Monday, and I am now kinda trying to adapt to life without having to rush for assignment, attending night classes, and returning home close to midnight. Not that any of that matters, its kinda sadist, but I actually enjoyed those moments, becoz attending class allow me to meet my wonderful classmates, the crazy bunch of people that endure through this 2 years with me. We never fail to smile and joke about the things we learn and also share pointer. Yes, some politics is inevitable, but nothing major really did blew up... which is kinda nice...

Remember 2 years back, when I was lost, searching for a course to enroll in, and walking into orientation feeling the beginning of this entire thing... and now, looking back, those are really wonderful wonderful memories. I get the feedback from alot of people, who are really puzzled when I told them that I am from a part time class, coz my class is really united despite their own work committments. What I gain from this 2 years is definately more than what I have bargained for.

I came with nothing, but left with plenty of friends, knowledge, and a bulging tummy !~!~ hahaha well that can be worked on now that i have all the time in the world. I am FREE MAN!~!~ woo hoo!~!~

Final Run

2009-04-29T13:01:00.002+08:00

Counting down and its approximately one month left for this much dreaded course to be over, never knew what an easy life I have been leading right up to now... Not complaining, and guess many out there will be saying i am just looking at the tip of an ice berg, i agree with everyone who thinks that way, what lies ahead is much greater and challenging... Am I up to it? I start to wonder...

"Who are u to wait for jobs to look for you?" these words echo in me, and have been imprinted in me, yes i admit that I have been so fortunate to be meeting people that can get me job so far in life, but guess that have put me in a wrong state of mind thinking that the "Shou zhu dai tu" (wait under the tree for the rabbit to come out in chinese) method really works. Glad to be pulled back to reality, hit hard, but will pick up. Its like falling down in a run, when u are comfortable, sometime u forget how painful it is to fall, but a sudden fall will make u realise and be more careful and focus i guess. What a metaphor huh? hee

So many activities lies ahead, but all that have been flooding my brains are Strategic Management, Food Service Operations, Facilities & Risk Management... am sure i am not alone in this, kudos to those that have to work and do work at the same time. I kowtow to all of you. I look forward to the long break after. maybe go to a place where i know no one... and just find peace again?

I am inferior, I am jobless, I am not as fit as i used to be, I am nothing... i stop working for myself already, which pretty much lose the meaning of working, so what am i working for? I really dono... to compete? to stay competitive amids a very strong competitor, or just to show i can hold my line as well and protect the things I love? I wonder... I hate myself for doubting myself, for the lack of flare, for lack of proactiveness. I hate myself for being scared of everything, thinking that i will fail before i try, know that i will not fail if someone gives me a change to prove myself and yet not seeking hard enough for that someone to give me that chance.

What makes you tink you are better then everyone else? who are you? when are you going to wake up and realise that u are not the king of the world... in this vast world.... you are a nobody... nobody...

I am not loving myself again

2009-04-14T16:09:00.002+08:00

Why Why Why!~!~ one question I hate to ask myself, but time and time have to face... Its not a finger pointing situation where I can blame anyone else but myself. Blame it on school stress, assignment commitment... who am I kidding man!~!~!

This is a random entry for me to vent out i guess.... feeling very vexed... a mixture of alot of things, Lost, Stress, Inferior, Low self-esteem, Anger, and many many more, all negative air....

I really wan to break free, I wan better, I keep comparing, to my past, my fun times, and ask why isn't it like in the past.... what happened? Why dun i have moments that i laugh from the heart anymore, why are my happy moments getting shorter and shorter... why is there so many things in my head...

I guess the crunch time is finally getting to me... and saying age is catching up is utterly bulls*it but i am afraid thats that only excuse I can find for myself. Time management down the drain, multi-task my foot, motivated to hell with...

I need to love myself again.... but how?...

Chill... have a laugh

2009-04-09T11:52:00.002+08:00

Signboard Outside A Prostitute's House:
Married MEN Not Allowed.
We Serve The Needy, Not The Greedy...
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Lady : Is this my train?
Station Master : No, it belongs to the Railway Company.
Lady : Don't try to be funny. I mean to ask if I can take this train to New Delhi .
Station Master : No Madam, I'm afraid it's too heavy.
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A drunkard was brought to court.
Just before the trial there was a commotion in the gallery.
The judge pounded the gravel on his table and shouted, "Order, order."
The drunkard immediately responded, "Thank you, your honor, I'll have a scotch and soda."
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Man Quits Smoking Because Of Will Power.
He Quits Drinking Because Of Will Power.
But He Quits Womanizing Because He Has The Will But No Power.
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Customer : Waiter, do you serve crabs?
Waiter : Please sit down sir, we serve everyone.
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Customer : Waiter, is this a lamb chop or pork chop?
Waiter : Can't you tell the difference by taste?
Customer : No, I can't.
Waiter : Then does it really matter ?
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Little Susie came running into the house after school one day,shouting,
"Daddy! Daddy! I got a 100 in school today!"
"That's great, Sweetheart," said her daddy.
"Come in to the living room and tell me about it."
"Well," began the confession, "I got 50 in spelling, 30 in math's and 20 in science."

Customer : Waiter, there's a dead beetle in my soup.
Waiter : Yes sir, they are not very good swimmers.
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Customer : Waiter, there's a fly in my soup.
Waiter : That's all right sir, he won't drink much.
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Waiter : I've stewed liver, boiled tongue and frog's leg.
Customer : Don't tell me your problems. Give the menu card.
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Customer : Waiter, there's a fly swimming in my soup.
Waiter : So what do you expect me to do, call a lifeguard?
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Customer : Waiter, what's the meaning of this fly in my tea up?
Waiter : I wouldn't know sir, I'm a waiter, not a fortune teller.
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1st thief : Oh ! The police is here. Quick! Jump out of the window!
2nd thief : But this is the 13th floor.
1st thief : Hurry! this is no time for superstitions .
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Man : How old is your father?
Boy : As old as me.
Man : How can that be?
Boy : He became a father only when I was born.
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Customer : Waiter, this soup tastes funny.
Waiter : Funny? But then why aren't you laughing?
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Teacher : Peter, why are you late for school again?
Peter: Well, Miss, I dreamed that I was playing football and the game went into extra time.
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An absent-minded man went to see a psychiatrist.
'My trouble is,' he said, 'that I keep forgetting things.'
'How long has this been going on?' asked the psychiatrist.
' How long has what been going on?' said the man.
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Girl : Do you love me?
Boy : Yes Dear.
Girl : Would you die for me?
Boy : No, mine is undying love.
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Wife : Do you want dinner?
Husband : Sure, what are my choices?
Wife : Yes and no.
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Customer : If I post this letter tonight, will it get to Delhi in two days time?
Post Master : Yes sir, it definitely will.
Customer : I bet you, it won't.
Post Master : Why not?
Customer : It's addressed to Mumbai.

Enough is enough....

2009-03-28T12:44:00.002+08:00

Today is more of a vending out session, I have been complaining about the organization i am studying now for such a long while that I have lost count on the amount of blog I have wasted giving them 'free publicity', but honestly enough is enough... Despite being the last semester, the administration side never fail its duties to throw us shit. As much as they hate us, I feel that the feeling is pretty much mutual. Time and time again we have endure whatever that has come our way, but this semester is really pushing all of us into the red zone.

This school is ugly, all the publicity it does is really covering up the ugly truth about its internal problem. Its like a spider web, nice to look at... but once u get urself entangled in one... its goodbye to you... I am pretty certain that this will be my first and final time having any affiliation with this organization. If ever I have the need to further my education, they will NOT even be in my list of considerations. I dare say that this school have provided me nothing my just a room to obtain my education, which honestly I can get so anywhere else too... but in every pile of rubbish, there is bound to be some treasure, and i do pity those kind soul in the organization that is trapped in there for watever reason.

Another thing, is teamwork, currently have a love hate relationship with this term. Supposingly teamwork should lighten burden of individual as the workload is being shared among more many others within a team. However, thats the nice picture about teamwork. When its not that way, burden seems to increase and even double as it seems. What i mean by increase workload, does not have to be physical, but mental. For instance, having your teammate to wait for you, worry about your progress while they communicate and one just decide to stay out of the loop, and having to constantly chase you for ur contribution. I mean come on, this kinda thing we do back then in secondary school man. And when we finally get the work, its CRAP, literally. so I mean why do we have to go through this kinda thing, and in the end all get the same grades. I believe in equal contribution, but am proven time and time again that some are just out to hitch a free ride on others... is that call working smart while other work hard? Honestly I can't do that feeling guilt free.

Anyway, I pretty much made my mind up about rotten apples, to remove them before they damage the rest of my crops... I have enough of free riders!!!!

ANGRY ANGRY ENTRY

Back for the final time...

2009-03-20T11:51:00.002+08:00

Don't get me wrong... the blog is not closing down, for those that are worried... haha the final time simply means I am into my final semester of my uni life with MDIS. Its a love hate situation; cannot wait for it to fly past... at the same time can't bare it to chapter of my life to end. Like many people will say, life is full of contradiction, when u work, you desire to go back to school life, and when u are in school, you are raring to join the workforce, a cycle indeed. Fortunately (or unfortunately to some extend) I dun fall under that situation. I know it sounds kinda sadist, but given the choice I dun mind studying for life... hahaha Sick right? well its one of my goal in my future I guess... Will eventually step into the workforce, if not money will not fall from the sky and into my bank account right? hahaha but time to time, I guess I will take time off to upgrade my skill, continue learning... Honestly it is after I join uni that I found fun in learning, I used to think studying is a chore (dun get me wrong, it still is, just more enjoyable =P) reading and "using my brain" will be the last thing I would opt to do if given a choice. But interacting with people and also participating in meeting and all makes it all really enjoyable, especially the suprise you get when u marvel at others' knowledge and vice versa. There is so much to share...

Alright enough on the sudden interest in study... Reality sets, and yes... my internship period with MacroVic has end (in a rather positive note) and also my reservist. Dreaded reservist initally, having the thought of meeting a bunch of guys that I don't know and also having it so far away from home. But when found that most of us have a common thinking, the bond kinda came, and also expanded my circle of frens. It can be nice to get away from the hussle and bustle of life and slip into ur "greenie" I guess. Hahaha yet another sadist thought. I guess I felt this way coz the course is enjoyable, so was the company. Nevertheless its over, and next one is likely next year!~!~ (PLEASE PLEASE!~!~!) hahaha. Well, now, I am offically unemployed.. am considering finding another job as this sem is super packed... and the assignments are already piling up. The down side is my balance in my bank is dropping as fast as the financial market. I am slipping into a mini financial crisis, who will be give me a bailout??? HAHAHA

As I sort my thoughts out... and weighing my options... I will keep my eyes out and start changing my personal thinking then... I have personal issues to settle, to sort out. It was made clearer to me, especially in this tough times... Other out there are stronger then me, and they are losing job, and the market ain't giving much supply which is causing a surplus in demand (hahah been learning econs lately, many are going to kill me coz I am exempted fromt he module but i still attend lesson) so yah... need to change my pespective soon.

Anyway thats all I have for now.... So far this year, I got more indepth knowledge into events, and also a new licence!~!~ woohoo and also a song that I heard from army, that I think I should share... nice... and the mv is pretty touching... enjoy

Army daze

2009-02-24T12:18:00.005+08:00

Since I am going into army next week... tot i share with you a farnie song i found online... enjoy... its meaningful... hahaha

MEN ARE JUST HAPPIER PEOPLE

2009-02-17T11:38:00.001+08:00

NICKNAMES

If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah.

If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla and Four-eyes.

EATING OUT

When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it's only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back.

When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.

MONEY

A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.

A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need... but it's on sale.

BATHROOMS

A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel.

The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.

ARGUMENTS

A woman has the last word in any argument.

Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

FUTURE

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.

A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

SUCCESS

A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.

A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

MARRIAGE

A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.

A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does.

DRESSING UP

A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.

A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

NATURAL

Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.

Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

OFFSPRING

Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.

A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

Need a breather...

2009-02-12T17:52:00.007+08:00

I have an excitingly boring week thus far... Exciting coz plenty has happen this week, but boring coz I HAVE TO DO A STUPID REPORT TO MARK THE END FOR MY INTERNSHIP~!~~!~ 5000 WORDS LAH, and guess what THIS IS A NON GRADING MODULE!~!~!*&(@*#&$(@*#&$

So since I am having a mental block for that... tot I post a blog entry instead... hehe... This entry marks my 500th entry!!! *applause* been doing so over this year... finally hit the great five. hee.

Lets start with the week headlines... monday, while walking for lunch... found a bird being stuck in the drain, must have falling in, kind of a baby state coz it still cannot fly, and since there is the factory near my area that has been pouring out cemented water, the drain is flooded with muddy clay like substance, I could help seeing it struggling so i just grab a plastic bag and 'rescue it' the bird looks muddily wet, and not knowing what to do (like duh... i was heading for lunch, cannot possibly bring it along and treat it kopi can't i) I left it under a tree using a few branch to cover it. When I return, its still there, which pretty much confirm my assumption that it is a baby. So I called the SPCA, and they say they will come and collect it. In a series of miscommunication, they did not come and only came the next day, so we place it in a cage in the office.

Here is the sad part, just hours before the SPCA arise, someone life the bird on the floor (which was initally on a table, so the papaya in it attracted ants, and since the bird is along in it... they started to attack it too... I was devastated to see the state the bird was in.... its horrifying... its BIG ASS ANTS MAN i quickly drench the bird with water getting some of the ants out. When i past the bird to the man from the SPCA, I felt so sorry for the little fellow, its seems like my rescue for it turn out to be his final journey as i know there is no way they will keep it alive at the state its bring brought in. The bird was not died and looked at me one last time before the SPCA took it away... thinking about it now still brings back horrible memories...

Thats the headline, now down to entertainment news, There is this play that is currently going on at the Victoria Theatre call the Dark Knuts. I managed to catch its opening night thanks to Sarah for her invite. Its a good show, will not talk about the content of the show (dun wan to spoil the fun) but all i can say is that its a gigantic spoof act. So its good for movie lover, play lover, and tv lover. Recommended to watch (NOTE: more local humor)

Next, just heard on the radio today that Ip Man is such a success that they are planning a sequel to the show... For those that have no idea what movie I am refering to... this is it

Its pretty much the bibliography of this kung fu legend and an art that was pretty much lost and apparently the teacher of kung fu legend Bruce Lee, Legend of a legend lah... hehe so anyway, this movie was about his young age... the sequel will likely be about the time he has with bruce lee... and speculation thus far the person they have in mind to play that role is.........>AARON KWOK!!!!

I mean give me a break already which part of aaron look like bruce lee.... I am just going to let the picture do the talking... you be the judge...

i tink the bad guy from kung fu hustle has a closer looking feature man... HAHAH *roll eye*

Niu year! MOOooOOO

2009-02-05T16:59:00.005+08:00

Halo everyone... hope you guys have alot of fun collecting angbaos and all... hehe... anyway didn't take any picture for chinese new year this year. all this picture that you are going to see is all not taken by myself... hahaha partly coz my camera cannot make it anymore after its terrible fall awhile ago... been rather senile lets just put it that way. Anyway, this year CNY wasn't off to a very good start for me, coz my mum was ill on chu yi... so i stayed home to take care of her... the onli visiting i did this year was chu er, to Auntie Angie's and Serene's place. Apart from that, the rest of my new year is spent protecting the nation.. hahaha

here is whatever I have... enjoy...

This was taken on chu xi.... pretty much count down to the year of the ox with these buddies of mine... haha been frens for so many years... its great to have them to usher in the new year with me... hehe... its a post majong shot... hee

As for these ladies, wanted to go chinatown for abit of a festive mood... haha but well let just say our tummy was on strike so just after 1/2 hour there, we were off to NEWTON CIRCUS!~!~ to have the gong gong and the la la (yah to be stupid singers!~!~! hahahah) it was an enjoyable night.. OH YAH IRENE!~!~ I WAN THE PICTURES LEH!~!~! hee...

And finally the only CNY pictures I took, hee must be think why there is only 2 of us, well I AM SHY!~!~! hahaha nah... there is the senior clan (or serene calls them the "fossil clan") and the youngsters clan, of course i mixed around the youngsters lah, its too stressful being around the other clan... so this is taken while we are happily chatting up over dinner... and there was Serene's cousin, whom I met for the first time... so yah... hehe SHY lah... hehe but it was really enjoyable...

Thats about it for my CNY... people make new year resolution, but I make NIU year resolution, which is for everyone to have good health, faster recovery of the economy and of course jobs for everyone... So Ms. Universe right... okok something for myself then... I want to look like Jason Statham from the Transporter... haha know the dream is abit far fetched... but dare to dream and u will succeed... donno hu i heard it from... but whatever lah.. hehe HAPPY NIU YEAR EVERYONE!~!~!~

Sentosa

2009-01-15T15:54:00.001+08:00

Was out last weekend to sentosa, hoping to get a tan... but ended up basking under the clouds so took a few pictures instead...and with a little modification, it looks something like this...

Emo day...

2009-01-13T21:56:00.002+08:00

This week is a bad week.... today is a bad day... running sux... not only today, just because I have not been working out... I am losing it... ARGH!~!~! I hate it... I hate it whenever I get in the flow... things arises and distrupt... I hate myself, I hate my discipline... I just hate myself... hopefully it will not persist...

I Got Tagged

2009-01-12T10:48:00.003+08:00

Directions:Once u've been tagged,you have to write a note with 20 random things, fact, habits or goals about you. At the end, choose and tag 10 ppl,listing their names & why you choose them.

* im being tagged by Peili =) *

1) I am happily attached with dearest...

2) I adore donnie yen & Jason Statham!!!

3) I want to do something drastic to my hair...

4) I am called back for reservist!~!~! WHY!!!!

5) I miss poly life...

6) I miss the beach...

7) I love to cook simple home cook meal with Serene

8) I should really start my spring cleaning.... at least for my room.

9) I need retail therapy!~!~!~

10) I miss working out in the gym...

11) My Cousin is PREGNANT!~!~! I am gonna be an uncle soon!!!

12) I am currently reading Time Traveller's Wife

13) I cannot feel the CNY mood. *partly coz it means i have to go back for reservist...

14) I wan a dog... a shiba inu will be good!~!~

15) Am looking like la bi xiao xin.... need to do something with my brows.. haha

16) I own the most number of shoes at home... haha

17) I need to start running again...

18) I am as fair as snow white....

19) Thinking of doing a tattoo..

20) I was fat. well everyone knows haa, but am still fat :~(

im tagging Serene (chia), Wai Leng, Cindy, Fong Cheng, Sasa, Karen, Joyce, Fen, Chuance, Dennes

The Past....OMG!~!~!~

2009-01-07T22:19:00.007+08:00

Was packing through my cds when i found a stack of cd that I burned before my previous harddisk decide to crash on me... Inside are fond memories... photos from many past event. Although there are plenty that I have lost during the crashed I am thankful for the few that I have burn as looking through them brings back many many wonderful memories. So much so that I have to blog to share a few... haha... What you are going to see from here on might be disturbing... so if you have a weak heart or cannot take shock... i suggest u close the window immediately... hahaha

Picture 1: taken while first landed in Aussie on my school trip while waiting for our bus...

Yes... in case you are wondering... the man in the picture is me... haha trying to make a farnie face which ended up looking pretty scary... i got a fright myself too while browsing... the lady in my background is Sherine... guess she is taking in fresh air from foreign soil... wonder if i should tell her I farted at that point of time... HAHAHAHA P.S. I still have that pair of specs... its from Okealy...

Picture 2 taken on one of my haircut sessions....

This was my poly days... haha you should have seen me doing mohawk... hahah with golden mane... I really look like the horse from the Hong Kong Golden horse awards man... HAHAHA

Picture 3 was also taken during my trip to aussie, in Bathurst.

While i was ever the fortunate one to be taking pictures with the pretty ladies with 'killer looks'... i too have the "killer Look"... haha my HAIR!~!~ whatever was I tinking I donno... i just remember using alot of gatsby super strong hold gel(back then it was still gel yah) and wah la!~!~ it can withstand the wind and definitely puncture someone man... dun play play arh... hehe that was later know as the Shit hairstyle or "dai bian tou" as it resembles the shape and the colour of shit -___-"'

Picture 4 was during one of my shopping trip after working hours.... remember it was sale in BI so we just went it tried and took picture with it... hahah remember how we always had the 'model' dream... hahahaha

Fun times back then...

Last picture was my first encounter with felicia chin... haha during my unit Dinner and Dance so exciting...

I was new... so that explains my hairstyle.... erm... what hairstyle... hahahah i mean the lack of hairstyle... hee...

Time files... and looking back all these serves evolves many wonderful memories, at the same time teach me alot... I thank the invention of cameras... without it... there is really nothing to look back and laugh on... HAHAHA

Interpretation to life

2009-01-06T11:48:00.002+08:00

New Year!!!

2009-01-05T12:16:00.002+08:00

Happy new year to ALL!!! hee barely felt 2008 and already its 2009...time really flew and looking back at 2008, i really cannot figured out what happened man... hahaha...

Quite a few resolution for the new year.... starting with the more brief ones

1) Good Health to my family and friends, especially Serene, whom haven't been in the pink of health for a long time

2) Happiness to all...

3) Less war/man-made disasters

3) To get a job after my attachment (any lobang please intro k =P)

Now for the more specific one

1) Drop weight healthy to 70kg (my ideal) currently hovering around 75-76kg

2) More active in sports (go back to dragonboat pehaps)

3) Improve to be a better person (both in charater and also attitude)

That's all i can think of for now... Have a great year ahead everyone!~!~!

Happy Birthday!!!

2008-12-30T15:44:00.007+08:00

Today is a very special day, (no its not the eve of NYE...=P) ITS DEAR'S BIRTHDAY!!! Happy Birthday dear!~!~! don't how she is till now? here is a picture...

Hee seem like you are having a great day thus far... hopefully we can have a greater evening later!~!~! woo hoo...

Anyway my weekend was pretty alright, very simple yet fulfilling... first will be the long awaited band gathering with the gang... farnie pple, lots of laugh, hell alot of bitching and plenty of fun, unfortunately its after work, so was already dragging myself there already. here is everyone for the evening...

(from L to R): Shawn, Zheng Guo, Serene, Azre, Myself, Nasser, Zul, Jovina, Azmi, Joel, Wei Ming, Tuan Hao (zul like resting on jovina lah... so farnie!!! hahahaha)

thats for fri... sat went to out with dear for a hair cut (which hardly anyone noticed...pfft.. hee) and a little shopping, a little episode took place... kinda spoiled my mood but was resolved... since dear was there... sorry for that little episode dear... heez...

After that met May and Irene at Kenny Rogers (MS) for dinner. Got gift and cards from them, also exchanged my christmas well wishes with them... then walk about into Zara (having sale, who can resist) but nothing was good and they are starting to have alot of "Made in China" goods OMG!~!~! didn't buy anything, probably during futher reduction i might consider (if i have the money even~~~ HAHAHAHA)

Anyway went to On the bund again, first time after its launch.... the place was much quieter... I couldn't quite make out the concept yet... and asian fine diner? a fine diner gone wrong? i really donno, anyhow... we met Carol there for some dessert and drinks.... set outside where the view was pretty alright and will look superb once the IR is up. Nothing much to talk honestly..so here is a pic of how it looked...

My verdict, No good... yes i know it sounds abit to straight forward... but honestly, other then the chocolate cake that can make it (thou is still a little too sweet), the rest is below standard (and i dun consider myself to have high standards when it comes to dessert...) Anyway the verdict was unanimous. Then the service, honestly I admit i have became more aware of service quality after I have done this course, and I can tell you, its not very up to standard, there is "selective service" based of dressing (not to say we are there in sandals and berms lah... but you get what i mean) There is no proper system inplace, I dun see the staff taking down orders (by writting down), and when the bill came, I WAS OVERCHARGE for a drink I haven't had... I was partly to blame coz i didn't check before I foot the bill... =P oh well, the experience wasn't fantastic, but it was not bad neither, but at the rate its going, they better be thinking of something really fast if not i dun see them passing next year, especially when the recession has taken a toll in Spore...

Attendee for on the bund!~!~!~

Flash Back

2008-12-26T18:19:00.009+08:00

Been bored... so just looking through some photos and found picture from this year as well as past year which brings back many memories... here are some of them... enjoy

Members from my dragonboat team, they are a fun bunch... haven't been back a long time, miss the people and the BEER!!! omg... haha

Its been 2 years since this brunei trip, but it still never fail to make topic every time its mention, ignore the oversized top please... haha i didn't pack anything "ethnic" for the trip lah.. =P

This is Claire, dear's fren, taken this photo on the first time we met, still remember it was outside cineleisure if i am not mistaken.

My (and dear's) sisters in class... hahah after this picture, we were positive that "Bimbo United" was formed (hor Su!~!~! hee)

This is the memorable Halloween party (for many many reasons hor Joyce =P *winks*) anyway lets just say it was VERY VERY FUN!!! hee still remember I did the new balance run the very next day too hahah

This was a trip with MDIS, the inital registration was bumpy, but the trip was enjoyable... hehe thou not enough shopping lah...Grr... will love to go back again

Finally, my trip to Thailand with dear eary this year (when the whole riot thingy have not started) and just check out the hair lah... spend hours doing it ok... dun play play.. hee just love to play with hairstyles... hee at least when i still have hair lah... =P

Oh well thats all for now... have a great weekend peepz!!!

Seasons Greeting!!!

2008-12-26T13:21:00.003+08:00

Merry Christmas, Happy Boxing day!!! and also Happy Birthday Sherine!!! heez.. in case anyone donno who she is.... here is a picture... hee

Pretty sian having to work on a friday after a holiday but what to do... its internship mah... hahaha, anyway Christmas was nothing special this year, It hasn't been special to begin with, coz I don't really celebrate christmas. But this year was fun as I get to spent it with Dear, simple and cost effective affair... haha

Eve I watch Ip Man with dear at AMK hub, after having dinner with May at Yishun, was kind of a last min thing, as dear had family gathering so just grab a bite before meeting her. Anyway had Xing Wang and they had this new noodles in Papaya soup... yes... something like the soup for fried fish soup kinda thing.... took the risk of boob enhancement (Tip for girls: papaya milk is say to enhance ur chest line) and tried it anyway. Verdict: its not bad, initally didn't like the idea of fruits in my main dish, but after I tried it, its actually not too bad, yes the sweetness of the papaya does make the taste interesting, but it does not leave behind it trace of papaya-ish taste in other parts of the noodles. so overall its good and recommendable to others to try....

Shortly after dinner, left to meet dear at amk. Poor girl waited for long... sorry dear... after that we decided to just sit around and wait for our movie. Had hot chocolate and she did lemon tea, one too sweet, the other taste like water!!! hahaa wonder if the mistaken and put the sugar syrup into mine... Anyway, the drink managed to last us before the show of IP man. Verdict on the show: VERY NICE LAH!!! hee... probably because I like wu shu films, and fighting shows for that matter, its rather wong fei hong-ish, but less the typical country pumpkim feel lah... worth watching and dun mind catching it again. And thats my Eve.

Christmas day, really more of a PH then a day to celebrate, just stayed in bed a little later then usual, and gave my alarm clock a break. In summary, I just left home to get groceries for dinner, which was fantastic, made and eaten by US (me and dear..) hahahaha

That its lah... Have a great holiday all and looking forward to 2009!!!

Snowing in Singapore?

2008-12-24T13:03:00.002+08:00

Finally as we approach the end of the year, the wet season begins (which is likely to end by CNY) however, there is something different with the rain, different from the past years... The rain is not like the regular monsoon rain, those super heavy sort where you just have to be out for 10 sec and you will be soaking wet. Rather, its more like snow.... I know its strange coming from someone that have not seen, what more experience snow, but the feeling is really quite different. The rain drop kinda dissolves before it touches you... and it is very light, even lighter then our regular drizzle. Its like those mist spray kinda feeling. Not sure if you understand what I am trying to say.. but I guess you have to experience to understand for yourself... having snow in singapore don't seem that impossible no more...

My last weekend...

2008-12-23T10:40:00.009+08:00

Haven't been updating about my happenings for awhile... last week attended my flute section's gathering, its became an annual event, and according to karen, it is already into its 4th (or izzit 5th) year.. hehez... anyway here is some pictures...

Didn't realised we are so well arranged... accending orders for both standing and sitting... haha...

Us in a pub called Ooster

On saturday, attended one of serene's colleague wedding at fort canning... Congaz yusri!!!

This is us on the way to the wedding... hehe got free shuttle service...

And this is the happy couple... with us... oh yah and that's serene buddy for a final few months Roger or Roje... hehe

Since it was a wedding lunch... we went out after the lunch to meet Joyce, my shopping kaki from my class... (thx to me hor... she got her gucci bag... hahaha am proud that i am such an 'evil' fren!!! hahaha)

this is a photo of me and her!!! (Aya the bag not in the pic...=P)

There you go... her bag... hahah ("So nice right!~!~!" *in joyce accent* hahahah)

hahaha this is funny... hehe

Thats all for now... Have a happy holiday guys... HEHE Merry Christmas to all... and speedy recovery to Shaun whom is down with dengue...

One On The Bund Launch

2008-12-15T13:17:00.011+08:00

Was invited for this event last week, a new place opened at the old Clifford Pier, The place sure looks alot of difference after the revamp... Will not say much and let the pictures do the talking then... enjoy...

Carol and I, she invited me... hehe... she slim down so much... making me look fat just standing beside her.. OMG...haha but then again, I wasn't skinny to begin with...HECK!!!

Here is just a sneak peek into the place... rather classy place, very spacious thou... hehe... suitable for small function and fashion shows perhaps? hehe... over quite class... thou a pity as its of historical value... oh well... for the better of Singapore as many would put it lah.. hehe.. overall... nice place with good view in the near future... hehe

How to Prevent a Sore Throat from Progressing to a Cold (courtesy of May)

2008-12-11T12:00:00.000+08:00

By Dr. Ben Kim on March 09, 2008
Natural Health Solutions

Before I share a great little tip on how to stop a sore throat from progressing into a week-long cold, please know that periodically experiencing a cold or the flu can actually be helpful to your health. If you have no idea why this is, please view the following popular article that I wrote on this topic:What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Colds and FlusYou just won't get this information on why colds and flus can help you stay healthy over the long run from medical textbooks and mainstream media - please consider sharing it with family and friends.Although experiencing a cold or the flu once in a while can help rid your body of your weakest cells, I'm willing to bet that there are times when you would really prefer to delay such a period of cleansing and malaise.

Here's how you can stand a good chance of preventing a cold from developing:As soon as you experience that sore, tickly feeling in your throat that precedes a full-blown cold, gargle with warm salt water.And when I say gargle, I mean really gargle; take in a mouthful of warm salt water, look up at the ceiling, and gargle aggressively. You may want to tap at your throat (the Adam's apple region) with your fingers while you gargle to encourage the warm salt water to trickle deeply into your throat.Gargle like this several times with a glass of warm salt water, and repeat as often as possible throughout the day.Warm salt water can remove viruses from the tonsils and adenoids that line the back of your throat region.

Viruses that cause colds and flus typically get caught by your tonsils and adenoids before they spread through your body. Your tonsils and adenoids are important parts of your immune system because they are located near the entrance of your breathing passages, and they serve as a first line of defense against undesirable airborne microorganisms and substances.This, by the way, is why it is best not to remove tonsils and adenoids from your throat region. Chronic swelling of tonsils and adenoids is best addressed by reducing sugar intake, adopting a minimally processed diet that is rich in fresh plant foods, and supporting immune system health by getting plenty of rest, exercise, and exposure to sunlight and fresh air.

Cold salt water may also help to remove viruses from your tonsils and adenoids, but warm salt water tends to be more effective. Warm water may help to melt the fatty coating that protects viruses that cause the cold and flu.What if you gargle for all you're worth but still end up developing a full-blown cold?Get lots of rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take comfort in knowing that countless viruses are at work destroying your weakest cells. And don't forget to blow your nose as often as it runs; help your body get rid of what it wants to get rid of.

Love Lost.......Love Found....

2008-12-04T10:08:00.002+08:00

I guess many had been following the news on the tragic lost of a Singaporean, Ms Lo, to terror. Such a sad and tragic thing to have happened. My deepest condolences to her family, and particularly her hubby. Watching the new this morning brought a swell of emotions to me, hearing her hubby tell the media Ms. Lo's final words, trying very hard to hold back his tears. His facial expression is filled with missed, sorrow, grief. As he narrated the scene of him having to go to the hotel room where his beloved lies all so peacefully. I cannot even imagine the amount of grief he had with him... "I was able to touch her, and she is still very beautiful". The final words that she left him was "If I am not to make it out here, I just want to let you know that I love you". SAD....

After this tragic news, came a good news. One of my friend in Melbourne, Teo Hui, just got engaged!, Congrats bro, may you guys have a blissful life ahead. This guy have been a great pal of mine since poly days, so much so that people thought he was "partner" of mine... ahhahah all those times brings back wonderful memories but well, he has been a great help in showing me ways to shed those pounds and a source of inspiration, a goal to work towards. So happy for him that he has found his life partner.

As one lost his "life" the other is ready to embark on his new "life", and life goes on...

Turned 24...

2008-12-02T10:30:00.002+08:00

Yesterday was the day I was born... 24 years ago... Its was a simple affair, a simple dinner with my dearest, Serene, and everything was already memorable... hehe...For many years, I feel that my birthday was a forgotten affair. I guess it was because its always during the school holidays (back then when I was in school) and technology was not as advance, as birthday wishes cannot be sent via sms or emails at that time. So I tend to feel really lonely during this day, so much so it was like another ordinary day. But that was back then....

Yesterday, I recieved so many birthday wishes... some were even made in advance... Am so touched by everything. I guess people do remember, and and thank each and everyone who did, you guys really made me feel special. Thank you...

Seeing how I grew over the years... maturing thinking (at least I think they are maturing.... I hope.. haha) physical transformation... I have to say life has been pretty kind to me thus far... Call me simple minded or lack ambition, but honestly, sometime when I look at those that are very ambitions, you hear them complain about life more often then they eat in a day. People seem to all taken the concept of "working smart" over "working hard". Working smart does not mean u dun have to work hard... many do not understand this point. I see many whinning everyday (I do contribute my fair share too) when there is too much work, they complain they cannot breath, when there is no work, they complain its a waste of their talent.... I dun understand. I love to sit down an reflect at times, working hard and smart must come hand in hand i guess... and everything need to strike a balance for things to work.

Anyway... shall not bore you all with my "one year older, one year wiser" bullsh*t hahaha... yesterday was simple but enjoyable affair. A simple dinner after a rough day puts a sweet end to my day... hehez.... maybe rough is to harsh a word... hmm.. long day then... hehez...

Alright will be posted lah...

Internship...

2008-11-28T17:57:00.002+08:00

Today marks the end of my 2nd week internship for my course. I realise how long I have not been blogging, that is because things has been so rush for my past sem, I don't even have time to come online, what more visit and update my blog. But here I am, after 2 weeks of mad rush... finally some time alone, to update how things are going.

My last sem ended in a rush... honestly, got to be the most tedious sem I had thus far. Wonder if the modules are dry or just because my first sem doing all modules. (Kudos to those that have survive 4 modules all these while man!!!) After that sem, it was a quick 5 days break before commencing my internship. Honestly, everything has zipped past so fast that I hardly have time to think back on what has already happened.

Anyway, for those that donno, I am working for an event firm called MicroVic as an event coordinator. Some might wonder why I am doing this when I am suppose to be gaining experience from hotels instead. My thinking was hotels deals with events too... so its ok to learn from the events end about hotels too... yes i don't get much exposure on hotel operation, but I sure learn plenty about banquet during my events... so not so bad lah.

I have learn alot from just 2 weeks and am looking forward to the rest of my internship, as I pretty much have an idea on things that will be going for months to come. Working on holiday eve is inevitable (New Years Eve) but am suprise there is nothing for Christmas just yet. One things I still need getting used to is the working hour... till 7 and its so off town that when I leave office, it would be 8 already. But waking up early, I feel really good, just bring me back to my army daze i guess.

Apart from that, I will try to blog as often as I can... meanwhile, take good care everyone, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS in advance!!!

News news... and decision

2008-10-30T16:23:00.003+08:00

Share some recent news, good as well as bad.... Lets start with the Bad then.... Economy, guess everyone have been concern over it... as the financial tsunami from America finally hit our shores... The impact is really great, the damages cause, the loss in monetary value and all... and unemployment rate likely to go up... OMG.... Not that it affects me much, but still.. can feel the pressure lor... much more now then when I am a kid.... hahaha like duh, then I dun have to earn my own living in that sense.... Today's news paper, IR no likely to open as plans, as works have been delayed for few months. In that case why did we strink our course, I wonder.... My course was initally scheduled for 3 years, and we had to compress everything to 2 years, having struggle 4 modules a sem each sem lasting about 4 months. ITS ALL A RUSH MAN!!!! and now this.... plus the recent internship drama, most hotel rejecting coz the 3.5 months is too short a time, so why not increase it back to 6 mths!!! haiz... I know many things is out of my control and honestly I like typical human, when things goes smooth keep quiet, but when it goes wrong, will be eager to voice out... but what else can we do?

Anyway thats the Bad news, for the good news, nothing much to do with my studies, just more to the removal of the 30cents fuel charge. Its just takes one company to do so before the others follow suit... hahah seeing how the biggest taxi company kana shoot in today's paper, commoners being interview were disappointed that the company that proposed to take away the fuel charge is from a smaller company, when the one anxious to implement it then was the biggest company... hahaha ironic isn't it? hehez.. but nevertheless, at least its 30 cents lighter for out pocket... dun tink it does make a difference... it does man!!!

Fairprice continue to give discount on its items... so help the public, I guess its an appropriate time they did it as it not only help us as consumer, but also used this chance to gain back some market shares from intensive competition as supermart starts springing up everywhere!!!

Back to the IR delay thingy.... now that it is likely there will be delay in the launch in the Marina Bay one and soft launch going on the Sentosa one in 2010, I am considering if I should take my education one step further.... I am talking about doing Honors program... The course that I am currently doing does not come with an honors program, as in not compulsory. But beginning this sem I recieved a letter from the school (SCU that is) to do their honors program (heng heng only lah =P). Suprise yet elated... but after much consideration, still make me very lost as to whether or not to take it up.

First, finance, if I take it, I have yet to find out how much its going to cost me. the current course have already build up such a 'debt' for me already. The offered scholarship only cater to their local students... which means no point for me to apply...

Second, Time, a full time honors will take me a year (commencing 2009) and part time will be 2 years. Likely going for the former lah... but if it includes part of my attachment and final sem, which can be pretty tough altogether...

I have a month to consider... i really donno, its very pressing, yet... i think i should do so... what should i do....

Back to square one...

2008-10-27T15:23:00.003+08:00

For many that has been wondering what really happened after my 16th week of training. Disappointingly, I was not able to keep up my momentum, and yes... I have slacked back in shape... My best shape will be in week 9 which look something like this

Since then, I kept things up but gradually slacked off in terms of committment. I know it is an excuse, but things slipped since I started school again (started the regime during holidays), the amount of commitment to working out shorten as my emphasis went to my studies... I am returning to my old ways, rather then just grabbing my shoes for a run when i feel like, I would consider, then look at the gloomy sky and think twice. This usually ends up in not running, after convincing myself that it will rain, and pfft, normally it does not....

Many of my frens say i have "bulked up" something I dun mind, but I know its because I am growing sideways. Understanding that I already face dieting issues during my 16 weeks training, I was still able to compensate as the regime i gone through was able to compensate for my lousy diet control. But as things turn bad with my regime, the balance start to tip and so did my weight. I would I happy with no gaining any weight, but am not happy coz I have not lost any too. (considering I was close to 72 kg at one point of time and now i am 76kg). I try convincing myself I have gain muscles, but honestly, who am I kidding... HAHAHA

Its is true that to attain a balance and get the tone body one wants... is a combination of DIET + HARD WORK. This is the old school and health way to do things lah... I mean there is of course the "manufactured" methods... which comes with a cost lah... I am a classic example of this formula coz I can never get myself into the perfect triangle lor. The formula to good health and a nice body is a balance of DIET, CARDIO, and WEIGHTS Training. Sounds simple, very hard to achieve...

For everyone's information, my tummy is back... bigger then ever... so yah... doubt will be posting any pic here for now, won't want to scare the daylight out of anyone... hahaha

Will continue to battle... I believe I will attain it one day.... JIA YOU BA!!!!

Internship Saga...

2008-10-21T19:16:00.003+08:00

As anyone have not already guess, yes, my school has put alot of student in a spot, tight spot to be precised. And before I blabber on this, let me give you a rough picture...

We are suppose to go for internship after this semester. Everything is not really in place yet. We do a degree in Hotel and Resort, and so far out of the list of potential employers, only one of which is a hotel. The rest ranged from Jurong Birdpark, to fine dinning restaurant doing waitressing, to Underwater world. Honestly, if you are me how are these related to our course... I donno. The best of the crop have Singapore Island county club (compared to the rest of course) I mean this are all based on my own opinion and honestly.. even after today's trashing session, I am not very happy still.

I see where the school is coming from, taken for the fact that our internship period is so short, and also since our course should exposed us to anywhere within the service industry, which pretty much determined their choice of employers. Like our director said, its about learning experience, he went on to talk about all the possibilities that we can learn. Honestly at that point of time I am just too tired and kinda pissed ba.. will talk about it later. Back, our director was telling us all the possibility that we can learn as a waiter. I see his point, honestly I do, being a fine dinning restaurant and all, the clients you face are no ordinary dinner and service quality is definitely something to master, benefit yes. But seeing the period we are there, how willing are these places to teach us? that is another problem. Its not that we are lazy and just want a title but not do work, all they want is to gain as much from the employer as much as what the employer hopes to gain from us I guess. hope its not confusing...

Anyway, there was this guy name CK, I really think he was crap talking, coz he suddenly tried to make his presence felt by "adding his view" into the situation, which I totally dun get what he is driving at except that we are spoilt brats that should learn more of the english (or aussie) style of working. He mention that we are very disciplined since young, and has been spoonfed every step of the way, then I guess he got lost in what he had said and started to say something about its the experience of learning. I was like WTF... To me, what I am getting from his little speech was "we are already spoon feeding you spoilt brats in the best of our abilities, if you are not happy also bo bian" that kinda thing... I felt it would be better that he didn't talk at all... remain hidden in the shadows at least we won't see how dumb he is... hahaha honestly talking without thinking...

Enough on that character, If you ask me, I see todays session pretty redundent, thou I get to see the challenge the new management has to face, the "old MDIS culture" from the rest of the staff, and so called debate and trashing session turning into a useless lecture. Everyone was pretty much quiet, but only a few brave soul try to voice out, but before we can finish what we have to say, we get interrupted and the vicious "lecture" cycle will result. The bottom line I got from today's session is that we should just take the internship, finish it, and F off... hahaha

On the other side, I will have to say that the students are depending too much on the school, not that they are wrong doing so coz it was originally within their job scope. However, will remain in a leaking boat that jump into the sea and swim for safety? This is what I didn't understand from them I guess. Taking the schools' word for it, that they are trying their best and all continue to help them secure better positions. Please lah, can you really be that naive to think that once they find you one position, they will still bother to source for another for u? I donno lah honestly, I just feel that both party have a role to play and this saga rage out due to poor communications and plain assumption and jumping into conclusions...

Apart from this saga, I, being the only evening class student there, voiced out the concerns and unhappiness about the administration, thou they say they will handle it and seemingly pushing the blame to Vaani, I honestly will not dare take their word for it again. We shall see as it goes... Right now, I dare say that there are 3 groups within MDIS Tourism Mgt side; the strong newbie, the sly oldies, and the kana shoot party... Its going to be a tough war.... and am sad to be a victim of it.. but what to do... i hate to say it... but I chose the school... will reconsider my options again thou....

Thats it for now...

But what many full time student are stating that they would prefer something in the hotel, with more relevance to the course. I mean they are not wrong to say that too... for the fact that, hey thats what we are promised in the first place.

Blast from the past...

2008-10-13T16:44:00.002+08:00

Had a great time talking about the past with May today, haha all started from a little card she found when she was cleaning up... a card that I made for them before enlisting into the army... spark a whole lot of wonderful memories from my Aussie trip

B4, or beauty 4, members include May, Irene, Xiu and Carol (plus sherine and zhong xi to form R&R)... hahaha and I was the manager, cum nanny cum everything else that comes with it... The cold weather in Bathrust, the crazy cam whoring session by the river. My famous "shit" hairdo hahaha that was a classic.... A wonderful evening in Eddy's bar, people getting high and couldn't even hit the ball while playing pool, that would be a game with the most free ball i guess... HAHAHA...

Sydney, Pizza in the hotel room (yum), Girly times, where i buff nails for "my girls" and I did do a good job hahahah OMG... hahah thinking back on it fun lah... Hard Rock cafe, many many times... hahaha Giving morning calls to irene almost everyday, she dreads me till today... HAHAHA oh and that unforgetable feeling of lost when half the band went back a day earlier and i got to stay an additional day, but was dead broke and dearest Carol bought me a sandwich for dinner with whatever she had left too... hehez... wonderful times.

Poly days, KTV kakis is abundence, when there is an urge to K, everyone is like on standby man... Haha, many 4 hours of crazy times... laugh like mad people, always exiting the room feeling like we had just gone through a rock concert... hahah Band camps, steamboats in schools...

Good old days, sweet beautiful memories...

Back in those days....

2008-10-07T12:52:00.003+08:00

Enough on love for now, I guess many people will have many views to that and that four letter word will carry on as one of world's greatest unsolved mystery I guess... now to something I would like to call "back in those days"... I am sure everyone of us have their fare share of it... At least heard of it... Like parents will tell you "Back in those days, a bowl of noodles would cost only 5 cents" or "Back in those day, we have to spend 30 mins walking to and fro school". The list goes on lah...

When I was young, I used to think that such "speech" is how our parents try to tell us how tough it is to make a living and how fortunate we are. In those years, only elders say such speech, and I am surprise that today, I am already making such speech... Back in those days when you can get a decent meal with $2 or $5 can get u a full macdonald meals. Now a days, where ever I look, kids carry PSP if not DS lite... what happened to those days when we play paper plane, play zero point (with ropes made of rubber bands), police and thief and block catching? I wonder

Is this related to why many of our youths are so fragile now? the numbers died in army now is way more than those in the past and in the past... its suppose to be tougher... as least from all the tales I hear from my uncle and all... I wonder... but honestly the fact that I can make such "speech" now shows how fast the world is going... and when u run to fast and fall... you are going to get bruised bad... what the economy facing now... they run fast... things was good... so they push.. push push.. till they cannot take it no more... and one plunge sees many casualties... oh well... its just human nature, they only see the roots to things when times are bad...

Those were the days....

Regarding Love

2008-10-05T13:07:00.002+08:00

I received quite abit of feedback for my last post, thanks everyone for sharing of views, brings whole new light to definition LOVE. A power four letter word in many many ways... And really, there is a difference in how gender makes a difference in these four letter word. I am not going to start a gender debate here. Coz honestly, I feel it boils down to feelings I guess.... how sensitive are you... there are many kinda of portrays of love.... I can just think of a few for now...

The MCP (Male Chuvanist Pig)
This does not refer to only males, suprisingly, many girls are also developing such attitude. I guess its can be truely reflected not only because the person's upbringing, but also when the Love he/she put in is not greater then the other party... the tendency for this character to appear is very high. They often think highly of themselve, and deserve to be pampered, and all his/ her action is pampering his/her partner. Things usually goes their way... and often those attached to this kinda people are....

The Sticky tapes
This kinda can also be found in both genders.... this is the case where they are the 'giver' of love, put in un-conditionally, but definately hope something back in return. Usually the one getting hurt... Not understanding why the other party cannot compromised to themselve like how they compromise to them. All they want to be is in these world of Love, just the 2 of them, and see happy ever after. But the sorrow within them is seldom see... They are the great Pretender.

Hmm... that is my version of the takers and givers i guess.... I am sure many begs to differ... so just share with me.... hehe

What is love???

2008-10-03T00:54:00.002+08:00

Hey there haven't been blogging for so long, sorry, honestly been very busy with my assignment, but manage to sneak a breather here and there lah. Heez... Anyway, there is nothing wrong with my love life, its blissful as ever hahaha... But its things happening around me... my fren's love probe me to write this blog.

Which is more blissed? To love or to be love? honestly, from my view there must be a balance. What is love then? I heard True Love is about giving everything and hoping nothin in return, is it really true? Do such thing happen in real life? especially in todays' context? I really wonder. Is love about possesion, give and take? if so, how much to give? how much to take? Is love really the greatest feeling on earth, surpassing friendship even? I wonder...

How do we strike a balance? Do we expect the other party to like what we like, to always want to spend time with each other, and freedom to make friend be bounded by the word relationship/ love? Is this love?

I believe love is express in many ways, some see hugging and kissing as love, while other sees beating and punishment as love; for your own good in the future they might say, what is ur say on love?

My friend approach me, he is upset, coz his gf cannot spend time with him on his birthday. Her reason, coz there is a test 2 days after his birthday, so need to prepare. He dun see why he cannot make time for her when he can make time for her on valentimes day when he had test one day after Vday. He feels she treat her fren's better then her. Frens are more important then him...

Well, that spark my this blog... gets me questioning what is love? commitment? haha... its all very amusing, probably because I am a third party (not that i want to be in one, dun get me wrong...hahah) but really open my eye further on the vast-ness on this topic call LOVE....

Its it too late to apologise???

2008-09-23T15:48:00.003+08:00

To all my dearest friends,

This blog entry is dedicated to all of you. I really have to say a very big Sorry, for all the outings I have missed so far. I kept complaining that we seldom meet up but in actual fact my life is so packed with school, assignments and all that I couldn't make time for anything else. I know all seems like an excuse I find to explain my absence, coz you managed time and not the other way round. But I guess I have been so tired rushing assignment, with work and all that I kinda schedule my day pretty much around this things, and honestly, time for myself is really during gym I guess. or my swim... And dun misunderstand, its not that I have time for sports and no time for frens... I have to squeeze them before work and class.

I will try to better handle my time so as to spend time with my friends... I am trying... really really hard... I seek your kind understanding...

Now I understand when some people say that 24 hours a day is not enough... yes indeed, but I honestly am not enjoying life now... this is not how life is to be spend... but for the better of my future life... have to tahan now... life is selfish, when u want something you have to sacrifices something else, you cannot have the best of all worlds, I am learning it the hard way...

Wants.... Fashion..... Body.....

2008-09-12T11:21:00.007+08:00

Been thinking lately all the materialistic things I want when I start earning money... haha, hey we live in a materialistic world man... so I am just being me... hehez... well these couple of things just pops out presently...

#1 A Volkswagen beetle

I am not looking at the new type, but the really vintage type... Have a chance to ride in it once and am absolutely in love with the sound the engine makes, the whole feeling of it... Its a classic...

#2 Shibanu Dog (will let the pic speak for itself lah...)

Been watching a couple of shows featuring them and feel they are really adorable and well tempered, here are the links to the show if anyone is interested.

http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/CRSeries_-_All_About_My_Dog_-_Movie
http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/CRSeries_-_A_Tale_of_Mari_and_Three_Puppies_-_Movie

Best of all, suitable in HDB because of its size!!! (hahaha...)

So these are just a couple of things I can look forward to in the future... hehez... was watching Janice Dickinson Modelling agency yesterday, featuring many hot hot hot models, alot of hard work is actually required to become models, especially the guys, when they first got on and when they are already made a huge difference in terms of their body... Here is a random pic i took online to just show you what i mean... The whole idea about looking good in clothes, many would say as long you are confident you look good, its only half right, coz am sure physically its important too.

Something about yesterday show gave me a wake up call, the entire idea of putting myself through that 16 weeks of training suddenly came back to me again, its to stay healthy, bring up my fitness, and most importantly look good.

I know it seems a little early to be giving post journey thoughts, as I am still in my final week of training, which is pretty much screwed due too all the happening and unforgiving time schedules. (excuses excuses...hee...) But I have seen changes till my week 9 when i last post, since then results have been pretty minimal as my diet got into another roller coaster ride, and my regime was amended to a stage I feel ain't pushing myself hard enough. Nevertheless, this journey is fruitful as it builds me a rather steady foundation to carve the body I want.

Nothing in life comes free, even things within you, like your health and looking good, I dare say that staying fit is the cheapest things among any other things in life to achieve, its a matter of want or not rather than can or not. Was reading today urban, this guy have taliored close and all, but he didn't really look very smart coz he is not very fit, its not discriminating here, the worse is he blames it on work causing no time to workout. Exercise don't mean hitting the gym, pump iron till you are sore or getting yourself breathless from the treadmill. Everyone has their defination of that word and its the consience effort to perform them... that will see results. One more important time, its not all exercise, its important to control your mouth too, which i have not been successful thus far. Got this tip from a show actually, a fat man ask the guru how can he lose weight, and a skinny man ask the guru how can he gain weight, and he came out with a simple solution that solves both problem; which is "Control your mouth". How smart is that... hehez...

I know I have blabber alot about fitness this past weeks, and people are already getting bored with my blog on exercise, but hey, if it benefits me, it will benefits you guys too... trust me.. will post my pic next week, for the final time, Result ain't shocking (as i would want) but will continue to work hard. hehez... The feeling of acheivement is beyond words, you have to experience to know. hehez.

Lastly a fashion quote, ever wonder why clothes always seems better on someone else, apart from confidence, compliment what you wear too, its not all one sided you know... hehe... JIA YOU!!!

The Journey...

2008-09-08T12:00:00.002+08:00

I am into my final week with this regime that i have posted.... Generally, I have seen the effect it has taken on my body, and honest am fitter than i was 16 weeks before, but sadly the result is not as ideal as I wanted... as the abs are still pretty minimal. But I cannot blame anything but myself, coz honestly through out this weeks, I was unable to control my diet. It did take a toll on my result. Guess I didn't want it hard enough... Oh well, not going to be dishearten... will continue to work hard and try to restrict on my diet a little better... balance is the KEY!!!!

A tip for a good diet: CONTROL THE MOUTH!!!! something that sounds simple but darn difficult to do in my context... hahaha

Friday, 5 Sept 2008, I cheated death, many have ask what that means in my blog, well, simply coz I really did cheated death, I was knocked down my a car while crossing the road. I dare say I wasn't at fault but the car was, coz i cross the road at the right time, but this turning car must have been not concentrating and came and ram-ed me from the side, its a new Honda civic light bronze-ish in colour... I was at the phone at that point of time and didn't know what strike me. What anger me the most was, the car actually reverse, waited for me to stand up and move aside, and drove off!!!! these entire time the blardy driver did not step out of the car, thats the least he could do... btw, the uncle was about 50ish-60, and being old is not an excuse you can knock people down and get away with it you know. My only regret was to no take down his number as I was still in a state of shock and before I knew it... he speed off already.

After that, It kept me thinking of many things, and how my life would already be over if the car was any faster, Lucky pehaps? I didn't suffer any external wound and just strained some muscles. The day went on feeling weird, everything did not feel really right... just the post trauma i guess. Its the second time I met accident at that corner, the first being in a bus which knocked down someone, also during a turn... OMG... scarily coincidental lah....

Anyway, my advise is, cherish your life, your love ones, coz you might think you always have tml to see them... its not really true if u dun take care....