Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Funny that I am writing this at school where most of my time is usually spend in class. Reason for this is that there is no class today. Brilliant me came here without checking the bloody student portal. Only realizing my folly when I thought that there must be a problem with the bloody screen when my class didn't appear on it. Yes. I admit. An act of Sotongness on my part.
Seems like I just can't strike this nickname off me. Coming to think of it, it is hard to change people perception of you once they got to know you. Even more so in this fast moving society where most of us love watching Harry Potter or Lord of The Rings on the big theatre but shiver in cold when the original book is thrown in front of them. We tend to judge people by their cover, not their content.
First impression counts for double in times like this now. I had been learning it the hard way. I got to admit that I am an easy going kind of person. I think this might have contributed to almost everyone who know me to try shitting on my head. Well, not literally but I am quite sure you guys get what I mean.
I did tell myself repeatably that I must look and behave seriously no matter what the occasion is. It might sound easy but honestly it is tough. Life is tough. To try to make it tough for you and the person around you just isn't my idea of living.
I tried to be professional in my work. I believed that my customer trust that I know what I am doing but it seem that it is hard for them to treat me as a professional. It do get onto me at times. To them, I am just the guy next door(not the looks I got to admit) who they can easily get over to help them out.
This might also be the reason why people in my company also don't treat me with the respect I think I deserve. Mainly my boss who I doubt will ever read this. I wonder out at times if I am not hardworking enough or the work I do is not of value. A pay increment of 600 after 4 years of working in the same company speak volumes of the respect my boss is giving to me.
Well, I got to log off now. Suayness hit you when library close early just when you bloody need the PC. See u again. Blog!!
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You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
7:32 PM
7:32 PM
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Hello, Hello! Anyone still following my blog? If you still do, I wish I have the monetary means to get you an award for being a loyal follower of my blog. Anyway, if I don't have the monetary means, cheques from people who want to help is always acceptable. :)
The above is a pathetic way of trying to lighten up things by yours truly. Truth is I am at school now waiting for my class to begin. See, my life now is so cast in stone that basically watching the paint dry might be more interesting to hear how I get through a normal day. If you don't believe, I will write down how a typical day goes for me. I know you will believe it after reading it so read on.
Work (which involve a lot of driving, running and clearing work which I never knew that I got the skills for), class (jogging or badminton if I can get a court from the new stupid website of SSC), home and sleep. I let you decide. Watching the paint drying up or reading the above.
Another sad thing I found out from leading this hugely challenging but boring life of mine is that the creative juices in my head is bleeding dry. Yes. Bleeding is the word I will use. I seems to have lost the mojo for writing. I am still doing a huge chunk of reading. Mostly by force(school requirement), minority is topic which is close to my heart.
I am just glad to have my family, gf and friends to keep my sane in this hugely insane life that I am leading in a hugely insane world. There will be time that they might do or say things that hurt me. But it is ok. I don't expect perfection from them when I myself is in a way, perfectly imperfect.
A year seems to have fly by just like that. A blink of the eye and we will be celebrating CNY. This remind me that I haven't joined the thousands of S'poreans in queuing up for Lim Chee Guan Ba Kwa. It is sinful especially for someone who is constantly fighting a losing battle to keep his waist size at 32". But then, it is just too perfect to resist.
Wishing anyone who is reading this a Happy Chinese New year. Just in case I take another long hiatus before I visited this lovely place which hold so much lovely memories for me.
Love
Perfectly Imperfect Me.
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5:54 PM
5:54 PM
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
For a slight minute, I kinda forgot that I have you around. My own blog. Ha. I think I am a bit out of touch here. The last post I wrote was in Aug or earlier than that? For all I know maybe no one even bother about you nowadays. I am just glad that you are someone who I can vent out my emotions with. For you do one thing that all guys want their ladies to do. Just listen. :P
A lot of changes had happened in my life recently. My part time studies is literally killing me, zapping every ounce of energy I have and rendered me lifeless on Tue, Wed, Fri and days after the above. Sometime I will ask myself this. Why in the world am I doing all these for? I know you guys will laugh when I say this but I want to help the world.
Economics is something that is essential. It can help to eradicate poverty if use correctly. This is something that I firmly believe in. The way to do it is to join the Statutory Board when I graduated. Implementing policy that will help them. Even if I were to work all life long in the private sector when I graduate, I will still want to help people move out of the poverty cycle by giving away parts of my income. Be it from my own drawn salary or investment. I know I am nothing now. But I long for the day that I can help others.
I had also gotten an important person in my life now. I am a private person. All I can said is that I had known her for a damn long time and just glad that she is mine after a long hiatus. I thank you for the support and encouragement you had shown me. Different we might be but in a way, we seem to make up for each other shortfall. I think you are doing the above more than I do. Cause I just made you angry again with some badly chosen words. Nonetheless, I am sure we will work this out. Like we always do.
The event with the most impact on me thus far must be the resignation of my good friend from the company I am working in. First, I must say a big thank you to him. For giving me a chance to learn what is having a job all about. Not just longing for the paycheck, checking on the clock for the time to go off, doing just what you think should be done and not bothering to think if a task can be done better. Put it simply. Responsibility and respect for my job. I am proud to say that I don't feel that I had wasted anytime in my current job. The industry might not suit me but the attitude that I had learn is worth more than any bucket of gold out there.
I don't know your real reasons for leaving. I am sure you know what you are doing. I wish you the best. For only the best will suit friends of mine. Not being lame but having a best friend in me deem you the right to have the best in life. Ha. :)
As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves. .
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You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
11:33 PM
11:33 PM
Monday, July 28, 2008
If you were given three options as below to spend your lovely Monday evening, what would you choose??
A) Working up a good sweat by playing badminton with friends. A game that was decided more than 1 week ago with you having to go through the hassle of booking the court well in advance due to the huge popularity of the game among fellow S'poreans.
B) Catching the Selecao (Five Time World Champions Brazil) live in National Stadium squaring off against your local team. Being mesmerized by Ronaldinho & company. Watching a world class soccer team that had never visited S'pore for the past ten years and most likely not visit our shores again for the next 10 years. (U will have to forfeit Option A if you choose this)
C) Jogging and having dinner alone.
Guess what I chose........
Don't want to dwell on events that had already happen. :) Looking at the bright side of events, it's not everyday that I jog 12 laps at Bedok Stadium. :)
Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best...
And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...
If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing.
And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...
For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
So always look on the bright side of death
Just before you draw your terminal breath
Life's a piece of shit
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
And always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the right side of life...
(Come on guys, cheer up!)
Always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the bright side of life...
(Worse things happen at sea, you know.)
Always look on the bright side of life...
(I mean - what have you got to lose?)
(You know, you come from nothing - you're going back to nothing.
What have you lost? Nothing!)
Always look on the right side of life...
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You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
9:14 PM
9:14 PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Euro 2008. The reason for the lack of posting lately. The timetable for my body had taken a reverse during this period. I am sleeping when you guys are relaxing in front of the pc or tv. Wide awake when you guys are dreaming about me. Haha. That was a very bad joke.
Well, got to say that it had been quite a fascinating competition thus far. Not as much shock as the previous edition as most of the favourites got through to the quarter final. For those losers who vowed not to watch Euro 2008 due to England not being able to qualify for it, I think you guys don't know what you are missing out on. I think it is refreshing not to read all about the supposed "best team" in the world on The New Paper for a change. The teams that caught my eye thus far are Portugal, Croatia, Netherlands and Spain. In fact, these four teams are my tip for the semi final.
My personal favourite is definitely Netherlands follow by Portugal. I had always admired teams that play the game as it is supposed to be play. Attacking and trying to win the game instead of trying to bore the opposition into making a mistake and scoring a fluke or lucky goal. Teams like France, Italy and Greece come to mind. It is good riddance that France and Italy will likely be out after tonight as they are way too over hyped. These two teams are aging and it gave me great pleasure to see Netherlands giving them a good hiding. I had never really forgiven the Italy team of 2000 for denying Netherlands the final slot they so fully deserved. 2 missed penalties during regulation time and 2 more in the penalty shootout. It is poetic justice now if Netherlands were to send them out by losing to Romania. World Champions? Ha. Kiss my ass!!
My school term will begin in three weeks time. To be honest, the reality of me having to spend Tues and Thurs night at school for the future 3 months had not really sunk in yet. Here I am, still enjoying my leisure time reading, surfing the web and playing sports with all my friends. All these will have to take a back step when my school term starts. Well, no pain no gain. To be honest, I am looking forward to it as I really want to get that degree. The fact that I am working and paying for it all by myself makes me even more determined to get my hands on it.
Excuse me now as I try my very best to sleep so that I can wake up while you guys are dreaming about me . :)
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You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
10:25 PM
10:25 PM
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Been real busy for the past week. Finally had my golf PC test on last Tues. I played horribly for the first 5 holes. To be honest, it was the worst of the whole gang. I think it might have been the nerves but my swing was totally gone. At the range, I would at the most require 5 or 6 swings and I can start to hit that sweet spot. Luckily things turned for the better for the last 4 holes. I was even able to par the last hole. It was a Par 3 and a good shot was needed to lift the ball over the huge drain(act as a water barrier) and land it at a nice spot where I can chip for Par or maybe for a putt. I opted for the chip in the end and manage to putt it for Par. The feeling was indescribable. As all S'poreans will say, SHIOK! ;)
The Flu (yes, I got it again) knocked me out for most of the week till today when I finally have the time to go and see a doctor. Best part is the medication really work and I am feeling really fresh now. Summary of the story is make time to rest and see a doctor no matter how busy you are. I felt that working while I am sick kinda hinder my efficiency as I am mostly coughing instead of using my mind to think and plan for my work. Not to say the germs that I am spreading. Just glad that none of my colleagues got my virus. Coughing till you wake up in the middle of the night is really an annoying experience.
I am starting my part time studies in July. Yup! Kinda anxious as the course facilitator had been driving home the point that it is not a course for the weak hearted and encourage us to go all the way for the degree. I think she used " Do not drop out" at least 5 times and more. For those who don't know, come July I will be a student of University of London. Majoring in Economics and Finance. Reason why I chose UOL instead of RMIT is the level of recognition for UOL in the area of business studies. It is ranked among the top 5 in UK and I think that alone was a key factor in me choosing it over the rest of the schools out there. Hey, if I am going to switch career at the grand old age of 30, I had better make sure that my qualifications are impressive enough for my potential employer. Wish me luck. Hope that I can handle both my career and studies well.
Planning for a short trip aboard before my course commences. I am hoping to be able to find time and most importantly MONEY (the study loan is quite a huge burden) to go. Destinations so far in the hat is Phuket. Got a strange feeling we will just end up with a one day trip to Sentosa. Ha. Cause when you are working, it's really hard to plan a period whereby everyone is free.
Having breakfast with the Gang on a working Saturday morning.
Self proclaimed PSP lover playing my DS during porridge buffet dinner
Feng, Angelene and Me at Terminal 3. It's really nice and spacious. Worth a visit. :)
My favourite combo at Macpherson Hawker Centre. Fried oyster with Ice Kacang!!
Heavenly Chicken Chop from Foodcourt 1 of SP and topping it off with apple orange juice with Yakult. Life is good. :)
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You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
10:17 PM
10:17 PM
Friday, April 11, 2008
A long awaited post. That's if there is still anyone out there who are still watching this space for updates. Well, times really fly when you are getting older. I had been busy lately with my new found love. It's a small white ball that is lying there waiting for you to hit it with a perfect swing. My new love is the game called Golf.
To be honest, the thought of learning golf never crept into my mind before. To me, the game looks boring. Worse was the fact that there were so many different clubs in your bag that you got to choose to help you on your way to the putt.
What started out as a simple yes to the request of Chin Hui turned out to be a full blown love affair towards golf. My whole department is attending golf lesson currently once a week at the Seletar Country Club. (this kinda explain the lack of posts as to be honest, the only thing you wanna do after driving to there and back home is to sleep)
This is on top of our visits to the driving range twice a week. The session on Sat is a killer most of the time as we will normally begin at 2 and only end at close to 6. Spare a thought for my aching back.
I think the satisfaction I got from all these is that my game is improving. Well, there is still a LOT of room for improvement but I am happy that my swing is starting to form and consistency is creeping into my game. The feeling you get from hearing the sound given by the ball when you hit it the right way is indescribable. :)
I also have someone living with me under the same roof now. My new found tenant, Ms Joanne Gan. If only you were more accommodating with my relentless request for supper every now and then, you would be the perfect tenant for me. ;P Study hard and hopefully I will get a chance to speak more than 10 sentences with you per day. Yes. She is that busy. Busier than me.
Anyway, I will also be starting my part time studies in July. Yes. I had finally gotten my Edu Loan and is ready to go back to school. A strange feeling that I am volunteering to get my ass back to school when no one can see me in S'pore Poly back then when I were still young. Age really will mellow us up. I am no longer that young chap with that intolerable attitude and absolute intolerance towards authority. Will share more on that when more details are made known to me.
On board the Singapore Flyers with the lads.
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You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Posting this while I am waiting for my mum. Women of all ages are good at dragging their heels at things. :) Anyway, hope that all of you out there had been enjoying your new year so far.
Chinese New Year to me is a good time for spending time with your loved ones and friends that you hardly have time to catch up with. Slight problem is that all these activities are spread over a short period of 4 days and there might be some that I had missed out. For that, I am sorry. Especially to Kenneth. Like what I told you bro, the first round of drinks will be on me when I meet u up to pick up my wedding invitation. Ya. The first red bomb of the year for me.
I had been spending more time this year with my mother in visiting her relatives. One thing that I dislike when I am visiting them is the constant haggling of why am I still single now. Yup. No gf to them seems like a sin considering that I am 28 now. I appreciate their concern but this is not something that I have any control over of.
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You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
3:17 PM
3:17 PM
Monday, January 14, 2008
Updates!!!
My God-Son Jayden taken on the New Year Day gathering at Stanley place
Jayden and Me!!
Jayden and Feng
My favourite 鱼生 and 宫保田鸡洲 at China Town. Yum Yum!! :)
How my weekend was put to good use
I am satisfied with the hard work. :)
This was what my Generation used to make phone calls with. No fancy handphones back then.
Coming to u soon in February! Singapore Flyers
Die die must watch. Denzel Washington with Russell Crowe. Directed by Ridley Scott. How to miss a flim like this?!?
I wanna watch this too!!
Missed this show. :( Haizzz.. Wasted
Been trying to catch this show since the first day of the year. :(
Loved the book and hopefully that the movie will be as good as the book.
Keira Knightley. Enough said.
Nice album that I am currently listening to. Spent close to 1 month before getting the cheap China version. :P
Slow and steady does it. I admire it for it spirit, enthusiasm, bravery and determination. Not everyone would dare to move at a slow pace in life when everyone, everything is zooming pass you and threatening to crush you unwittingly. And there it is, moving at its own pace, moving to its own direction and carrying all its burden with it. Slow but steady.
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You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
10:06 PM
10:06 PM
