On 9th June 2007, I have officially cleared my service to my country and moved on with life. I will miss those days where i have rules and regulations, regimentation and controlled freedom. Alot of people will hate such kind of life but i will definitely miss it.
Right now im just living day to day, getting back to life as free men should. But the chapter has started pretty bad. Im just at home, rotting and gaining weight everyday. I realise that i need to do something while waiting for enrollment. Guess its the sort of life like what happened in the past, im letting history repeat itself.
Not anymore... Since i have been through that part, i told myself that i must have things to do daily. Even the smallest event would be good. So i took part with a friend for a overnight geo-caching hunt. Its actually very simple, a clue of a place and a coordinates of the place. You just have a GPS and off you go. Its an entire island thing and its pretty amazing at how people can think of places. At one point i had to climb up a hill in the middle of Yishun, our coordinates shows that of a HDB lobby. We were wondering where it is when one teammate thought of the letterbox. Lo and behold, the treasure is in the letterbox with the same coordinates. Hehe...
Well... This chapter begins slow and boring, but im sure i can make it exciting and fun. This chapter in life is just as exciting as how i choose it to be, how i want it to be.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Macdonald Kids
RSM: 'So how did you injure both your ankles?'
Me: 'In Taiwan, during the excercise.'
RSM: 'Haizz... Macdonald kids. Walk also will sprain ankle.'
Me: '...'
That was what i got when i injured both my ankles. The RSM is the highest raanking in the specialist cohort in any unit. I kinda hate the comment he said about me. He isn't the one walking in the middle of the night. He isn't the one inserting into enemy territory alone and without medical help. He is armour trained which means he doesn't even walk at all! The only time he walks is going to the toilet and maybe to the field kitchen. Macdonald kid... BAH!
Me: 'In Taiwan, during the excercise.'
RSM: 'Haizz... Macdonald kids. Walk also will sprain ankle.'
Me: '...'
That was what i got when i injured both my ankles. The RSM is the highest raanking in the specialist cohort in any unit. I kinda hate the comment he said about me. He isn't the one walking in the middle of the night. He isn't the one inserting into enemy territory alone and without medical help. He is armour trained which means he doesn't even walk at all! The only time he walks is going to the toilet and maybe to the field kitchen. Macdonald kid... BAH!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Accupuncture Treatment
I twisted my ankles during my trip to taiwan. Left ankle 4 times, right ankle 2 times. So overall, i have wobbly ankles. I still can walk and run but i cannot change sides suddenly or shift my body weight to the sides. Even sitting down cross-legged hurts!!
So i decided to visit my usual doctor regarding twists and sprains. He reccomend that i do accupuncture treatment. It was my 1st time doing it but i jus took the challenge like it was nothing. After agreeing to it, he proceeded with wiping my shin and ankle areas with alcohol. The alcohol was kinda cooling compared to the heat outside his clinic. He went on with the procedure with a packet of needles, told me to relax and not to move so much. As the first needle poked in, i was like ouch! Feels like an injection, but there was more to come. Slowly, he finished poking like 7 needles into my right leg and went on to start on my left leg. Now both legs have around 18 needles sticking out of them. Was kinda cool but it jus felt like multiple injections which equals to multiple ouches. Hehe...
He left me lying on his clinic bed for like 20mins before he took out the needles. A couple of the holes was bleeding but he said its okie, it should clog up later. I tried standing on my feet but there was this strain on the ankles and i quickly fell on my butt again. The nurse/doctor's attendent laughed. I told her my ankles are a little strained after the treatment, she told me to sit down and rest till im ready. Kinda embarrassing... As i get my composure back, i paid the nurse/doctor's attendent and left the clinic.
The accupuncture treatment was intresting but i could not feel the healing on my ankles. They still seem to be swollen and twsiting them a little still hurts. So i guess accupucture still isn't the miricle cure i always thought it would be. Worse still... Doc says im to go back for more treatment. More needles...
So i decided to visit my usual doctor regarding twists and sprains. He reccomend that i do accupuncture treatment. It was my 1st time doing it but i jus took the challenge like it was nothing. After agreeing to it, he proceeded with wiping my shin and ankle areas with alcohol. The alcohol was kinda cooling compared to the heat outside his clinic. He went on with the procedure with a packet of needles, told me to relax and not to move so much. As the first needle poked in, i was like ouch! Feels like an injection, but there was more to come. Slowly, he finished poking like 7 needles into my right leg and went on to start on my left leg. Now both legs have around 18 needles sticking out of them. Was kinda cool but it jus felt like multiple injections which equals to multiple ouches. Hehe...
He left me lying on his clinic bed for like 20mins before he took out the needles. A couple of the holes was bleeding but he said its okie, it should clog up later. I tried standing on my feet but there was this strain on the ankles and i quickly fell on my butt again. The nurse/doctor's attendent laughed. I told her my ankles are a little strained after the treatment, she told me to sit down and rest till im ready. Kinda embarrassing... As i get my composure back, i paid the nurse/doctor's attendent and left the clinic.
The accupuncture treatment was intresting but i could not feel the healing on my ankles. They still seem to be swollen and twsiting them a little still hurts. So i guess accupucture still isn't the miricle cure i always thought it would be. Worse still... Doc says im to go back for more treatment. More needles...
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Chapters...
After a short conversation with a close friend of mine late one night, it came to me this question. Did i change anybody's life? Did i set an impact in anybody's life? Seriously, did my comments or advices change your decisions in your life. After that conversation, i thought... Was i insensitive to his/her thoughts? Did i question the right areas to help him/her? Was i of any help at all...
All i wanted to do was help. To assist, to aid, to lend a listening ear and a helping hand. But if all you wanna do is ignore my help. Ignore all that i have done, then i think we are done. Why should i spend time and energy to help? Why should i help and advise when i could ignore toally, accepting that one should solve their own problems themselves?
All im thinking now is, what did i do to set an impact in your life? Did i help you in times of need? Was i there when you need assistance? I don't need spectacular stuff, but at least show me that i have entered your path of choices. Being part of your life and entered a small chapter in your life story.
All i wanted to do was help. To assist, to aid, to lend a listening ear and a helping hand. But if all you wanna do is ignore my help. Ignore all that i have done, then i think we are done. Why should i spend time and energy to help? Why should i help and advise when i could ignore toally, accepting that one should solve their own problems themselves?
All im thinking now is, what did i do to set an impact in your life? Did i help you in times of need? Was i there when you need assistance? I don't need spectacular stuff, but at least show me that i have entered your path of choices. Being part of your life and entered a small chapter in your life story.
Friday, May 11, 2007
ORD countdown mode
Now is the time... I have almost finished my liability to the service of my country. Now all i need to do is wait for time to pass and finish my clearance form. AND IM A FREE MAN! Haha...
Have so many things ahead of me to do. I do not know where to start. Most probably have a nice dinner with my family for the celebration of finishing my service. After that would be proceeding to Australia for further studies. Or maybe i can try a part-time job and earn some income to curb my spending. Anybody got any part-time jobs to recco??
Have so many things ahead of me to do. I do not know where to start. Most probably have a nice dinner with my family for the celebration of finishing my service. After that would be proceeding to Australia for further studies. Or maybe i can try a part-time job and earn some income to curb my spending. Anybody got any part-time jobs to recco??
Friday, March 16, 2007
Flight to Taiwan
In another few hours time, will be my boarding call for my flight to taiwan. First time leaving this country under the rules of the military. As everybody knows i like the freedom of goin overseas but hate the constrain of guided tours. I do hope that when we are over at Taiwan, everything would be fine and dandy. Hope that nothing will go wrong and after this 2 months, I will be enjoying my life real soon.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Back from Perth
Im back, im back! Back from Perth. Its fun there but i guess its time to come back to Singapore and back to reality. The only thing lacking there is the nightlife. As the entire Australia operates up to 1730hrs, its always a sad thing when the watch screams 1700hrs on my watch. So usually we would have dinner ard 1700hrs. At around 1900hrs we would settle dinner and most probably be drinking at some pub. And soon after... Its back to the room and slpy time.
The next day we went out to the great outdoors and drove around the outback of Australia. It was fun and got a couple of factory outlet stuff. Including a chocolate factory and a nougat factory. Haha... So intresting to see how chocolate is being made. Finally... Imagine buying a case of wine and drinking it with a bunch of new friends i made there. Starting was drinking but as we got near the last bottle, most of us are almost pouring all over us.
Near the last day, we went around doing shopping. I managed to find that blasted Crumpler specialty store. Bought a few items and went back a happy man. Dinner was nice as one of our new friends invited us over to her place. She owns a place there and we went down to enjoy her cooking. It was not fantastic but the spread was amazing. In the end, we ordered pizza and threw away abt 50% of what she cooked. Haha... We ate and drink again. This time it was worse as we emptied her cabinet of alcohol. Played some games and slept at her place for the night. The next morning we packed our stuff and drove to the airport. Upon leaving we dropped by the post office and sent her a thank you note plus our contact if she or her frens intend to come over for a visit. It was fun having known such nice pple there.
The next day we went out to the great outdoors and drove around the outback of Australia. It was fun and got a couple of factory outlet stuff. Including a chocolate factory and a nougat factory. Haha... So intresting to see how chocolate is being made. Finally... Imagine buying a case of wine and drinking it with a bunch of new friends i made there. Starting was drinking but as we got near the last bottle, most of us are almost pouring all over us.
Near the last day, we went around doing shopping. I managed to find that blasted Crumpler specialty store. Bought a few items and went back a happy man. Dinner was nice as one of our new friends invited us over to her place. She owns a place there and we went down to enjoy her cooking. It was not fantastic but the spread was amazing. In the end, we ordered pizza and threw away abt 50% of what she cooked. Haha... We ate and drink again. This time it was worse as we emptied her cabinet of alcohol. Played some games and slept at her place for the night. The next morning we packed our stuff and drove to the airport. Upon leaving we dropped by the post office and sent her a thank you note plus our contact if she or her frens intend to come over for a visit. It was fun having known such nice pple there.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Trip to Perth
Im typing this as we are still stuck in Changi Airport. Flight was suppose to be scheduled for 8.10am, but due to technical problems which nobody knew what is happening delayed our flight. Initally, i thought the delay would be an hour or so... But as it drags on and on... It became longer and longer. After 2hrs, the pilot said over the comms that the initial techinal fault was not the one. So the 2hrs was wasted and they are finding the fault all over again. ARGHZ!!!!!
So it dragged and dragged till lunch time. We had our lunch at the transit hall, which we got a couple of free items. To make it simple, 5 person ticket meals but we got ard 8 meals. Too bad alcohol was not free... Else there would be 5 drunk travellers in Changi Terminal. Haha... Anyway... The pilot later informed us that the flight will take off at 1.30pm. But the ground engineers are taking too long to remedy the situation therefore the flight is further delayed. Now the major problem that we do not know when are we flying, what time will we land and what is the compensation of this major delay. Seriously, i do hope they refund at least 25% of our ticket price.
Im not sure if the car rental company will charge us for the rent of today. I do hope that when we arrive there, we have a smooth entry and quick paperwork to access our car. And lastly, we find a good hotel and park our butts there. Waiting is so tiring and my PSP is running low on batt. One of my buddy is gonna explode soon if we do not receive any news about the flight. I do hope we can make such a big explosion that we can get a direct flight to perth! If thats the case, forget about the 25% refund!
So it dragged and dragged till lunch time. We had our lunch at the transit hall, which we got a couple of free items. To make it simple, 5 person ticket meals but we got ard 8 meals. Too bad alcohol was not free... Else there would be 5 drunk travellers in Changi Terminal. Haha... Anyway... The pilot later informed us that the flight will take off at 1.30pm. But the ground engineers are taking too long to remedy the situation therefore the flight is further delayed. Now the major problem that we do not know when are we flying, what time will we land and what is the compensation of this major delay. Seriously, i do hope they refund at least 25% of our ticket price.
Im not sure if the car rental company will charge us for the rent of today. I do hope that when we arrive there, we have a smooth entry and quick paperwork to access our car. And lastly, we find a good hotel and park our butts there. Waiting is so tiring and my PSP is running low on batt. One of my buddy is gonna explode soon if we do not receive any news about the flight. I do hope we can make such a big explosion that we can get a direct flight to perth! If thats the case, forget about the 25% refund!
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Our kind of New Year, The Lunar New Year
It was a joke made in the Simpsons where the police chief confiscated fireworks from the Chinese in their town. The reason of confiscating the fireworks was danger to the public and saying that its crazy the chinese are celebrating New Year in February.
In hot and steamy Singapore, we celebrate many kinds of New Year. We even have public holidays to remind us of these days. But to me, the most important and most looked forward to is the Chinese Lunar New Year. Why? Simply put... Im a Chinese(even though a banana, but still chinese rite??) and we should be proud of our background and the way we celebrate our New Year. With so many things happening during the 14days of the Lunar New Year, its hard to catch up with the all the action happening at the same time.
This Lunar New Year, i will not be celebrating it at home. Im going on a trip to Perth, Australia to celebrate with my family. Since this is the only time we can go on a holiday as a family, im just glad that we can spend time together as a family.
In hot and steamy Singapore, we celebrate many kinds of New Year. We even have public holidays to remind us of these days. But to me, the most important and most looked forward to is the Chinese Lunar New Year. Why? Simply put... Im a Chinese(even though a banana, but still chinese rite??) and we should be proud of our background and the way we celebrate our New Year. With so many things happening during the 14days of the Lunar New Year, its hard to catch up with the all the action happening at the same time.
This Lunar New Year, i will not be celebrating it at home. Im going on a trip to Perth, Australia to celebrate with my family. Since this is the only time we can go on a holiday as a family, im just glad that we can spend time together as a family.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Extreme Makeover: Room Edition
Im planning to take care of my room. Since this is the year of my ORD, might as well change some things. I've sat down and listed a couple of things that i want to change...
- Clutter clutter clutter, more boxes or cupboards to organise things.
- Retiring of old Hi-Fi set, time for a smaller and sleeker machine for churning out music.
- Rip off the posters on the wall, buy wallpaper and DIY.
- Clear off unwanted magazines, even though they are my precious~~
- Seperate treasures and junks, sell or keep treasures and throw away junk.
- Donate bed to Salvation army, buy new bed.
- More space, more things. Invest in a sofa bed so can have friends sleepover.
- Install a board so i can remind myself of assignments and events.
- Together with the Hi-Fi set, out goes computer chair, in come ergonomics chair.
- Revamp my already old and slow PC so i can enjoy gaming when i have too much time after ORD.
Anybody wanna join me in this quest to makeover my room??
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Another Great Book Down
This book is about 2 brothers who took time off from their family, their work and their life to travel for 3 weeks around the world together.
Title: Three Weeks With My Brother
Authors: Nicholas Sparks, Micah Sparks
I manage to get my hand on this book is a try out from the Times bookstore. I was walking around aimlessly in the bookstore when i pick this book up and read the sypnosis. It suddenly caught me that i have not spent time with my brother like i used to, or like we used to. The book goes about how one of them got a brouchure of a round the world trip and invited his younger brother to join him in his trip. Even though both are married and the elder brother have a family of 4 children. Just imagine having so many children in a family, taking time off from them is like having God giving you a lifeline. So... They took time off their life and went on an amazing trip together. They went to St. Petersburg, the Nile River, Vietnam, Stonehenge, Niagara Falls, Sao Paolo and many more. And in this 3 weeks, they realise how much they miss doing things together. How much fun they have as brother and how life have changed as they grow from kids to adults.
After reading this book, i hope that i too can travel for 3 weeks around the world with my brother. Seeing all the wonderful things in the world and in life. Right now, both of us are living our own lives. Im not depending on my parents that much anymore and my brother is learning the ropes of independence. So maybe... Just maybe one day we can travel around the world together and look back at it when we are old and wrinkly.
Title: Three Weeks With My Brother
Authors: Nicholas Sparks, Micah Sparks
I manage to get my hand on this book is a try out from the Times bookstore. I was walking around aimlessly in the bookstore when i pick this book up and read the sypnosis. It suddenly caught me that i have not spent time with my brother like i used to, or like we used to. The book goes about how one of them got a brouchure of a round the world trip and invited his younger brother to join him in his trip. Even though both are married and the elder brother have a family of 4 children. Just imagine having so many children in a family, taking time off from them is like having God giving you a lifeline. So... They took time off their life and went on an amazing trip together. They went to St. Petersburg, the Nile River, Vietnam, Stonehenge, Niagara Falls, Sao Paolo and many more. And in this 3 weeks, they realise how much they miss doing things together. How much fun they have as brother and how life have changed as they grow from kids to adults.
After reading this book, i hope that i too can travel for 3 weeks around the world with my brother. Seeing all the wonderful things in the world and in life. Right now, both of us are living our own lives. Im not depending on my parents that much anymore and my brother is learning the ropes of independence. So maybe... Just maybe one day we can travel around the world together and look back at it when we are old and wrinkly.
Monday, January 01, 2007
The Year of 2007
Simple recollection of the things that happened in 2006.
- I got into an office-cum-outfield-type of job in the army that allowed me to stay out every week. It sucks but i get to go home.
- Got a huge red packet from my grandmother during CNY.
- Learnt to ride a bike from the SAF.
- Got promoted to the specialist rank.
- Indulged myself in the World Cup fever and got myself a pair of Argentina jerseys.
- Got into a relationship which lasted not very long.
- Bought a new monitor that kinda fits its purpose in my room.
- Received part of the insurance my grandmother bought 21yrs(or 20yrs) ago.
- Celebrated birthday with a little hush hush since nobody remembered. (Got used to it so dun nid to pity or sympathize me...)
- Got into the hang of investment again and earned a few dollars myself.
- Got burnt in the investment but the only thing that hurt most was seeing my friends lost money.
- Man Utd led the table for the longest for this season since Chealsea won the double last year.
- Due to problems caused by somebody, which nobody could argue with another somebody, everybody that stayed out began staying in. Including me...
- Went to Melbourne to take a look at how is the place im gonna live in when i move over there to study.
- Christmas was nice and enjoyable, hope it would be better anyway.
- Counted down with the stars at Vivocity and got pictures of those i wanted to take with. Just to make sure... Jamie Teo was extremely hot and beautiful, the no. 1 of my favourite babes of Singapore. Felicia Chin had to take second place, im sorry.
Well... Thats about it. As for resolutions, last year i did manage to complete all of them. Since i set only three so completing was easy. Its the same for this year...
- Bring back a girl for CNY so that my grandmother knows that im trying to carry on the family line.
- Tidy up my room so i can organise things for a fresh new chapter in life. (That is life after ORD.)
- Organise my finance well as i would be taking allowance from my parents again.
So... I guess there are other things to hope and wish also. Three wishes for the year...
- Friends and family great health and wealth, with happiness and laughter following them everywhere they go.
- Removing of old stuff from my room so that new things can take over.
- To see my grandmother and granny still around till the last day of the year and surviving longer after that.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
End of Christmas, Start of New Year
Everytime after a Christmas party, my place would look like a wreck. The next day, with all the alcohol after efftects in full gear, we clean up the place and made sure everything was back to its original position and place. Well, since i just clean up my room so it took me like an hour to complete it.
The entire day of Christmas was nothing much. After cleaning, i sent my parents to the club as they want to enjoy the gambling services there. I tried my hand and lost everything. Well... Just wanna see if my luck was up or down. Left my parents there and brought my brother to the local LAN gaming place to enjoy a couple of hours playing game with him. Seems like so long since we did that. That is result of the advancement in life and the progress in time. Hope we can have such times again soon.
Christmas are full of wishes and hopes. I guess one of my wishes was heard and someone up there is giving me a hand. I do hope that he/she keeps helping me so that the wish does come true in the end, allowing me to have a nice ending to this hectic year.
The entire day of Christmas was nothing much. After cleaning, i sent my parents to the club as they want to enjoy the gambling services there. I tried my hand and lost everything. Well... Just wanna see if my luck was up or down. Left my parents there and brought my brother to the local LAN gaming place to enjoy a couple of hours playing game with him. Seems like so long since we did that. That is result of the advancement in life and the progress in time. Hope we can have such times again soon.
Christmas are full of wishes and hopes. I guess one of my wishes was heard and someone up there is giving me a hand. I do hope that he/she keeps helping me so that the wish does come true in the end, allowing me to have a nice ending to this hectic year.
Friday, December 22, 2006
The Christmas Spirit
Every year, all the malls will have this special sale for this season. Since its the season of giving and sharing, might as well make it more affordable for people that want to give.
It's the same every year, i would think of a few people that i would get something for them. One of them would definitely be my sister. She is the dearest of all and every year i would get her something. This year, i was busy and did not manage to help my sister celebrate her 21st birthday. A very big sin as an elder brother. So i guess i have to pay back what i owe my sister.
Every month i would reward myself with something. Something of monetary in value and usually a splurge. Last month i got myself a new phone. Sony Ericsson K800i. A steal when i bought the phone on a package. Have been eyeing on this phone for the past few months, finally able to hold it in my hands. Like the previous phone, its a phone that packs everything into one. Everything of it is good, camera, phone system, user friendly, music, etc. The only negative point is the bulk. A little bulky but i guess for so many things to be in one, guess the bulk can be overseen.
This month reward would tie in with my personal christmas present. Same as every year, i would get myself something too. With the sale coming on now, i did some recce and i spotted my target. But the store at Raffles City did not have extra, so i had to make reservations at another place. Can't wait to pay for it and use it soon.
It's the same every year, i would think of a few people that i would get something for them. One of them would definitely be my sister. She is the dearest of all and every year i would get her something. This year, i was busy and did not manage to help my sister celebrate her 21st birthday. A very big sin as an elder brother. So i guess i have to pay back what i owe my sister.
Every month i would reward myself with something. Something of monetary in value and usually a splurge. Last month i got myself a new phone. Sony Ericsson K800i. A steal when i bought the phone on a package. Have been eyeing on this phone for the past few months, finally able to hold it in my hands. Like the previous phone, its a phone that packs everything into one. Everything of it is good, camera, phone system, user friendly, music, etc. The only negative point is the bulk. A little bulky but i guess for so many things to be in one, guess the bulk can be overseen.
This month reward would tie in with my personal christmas present. Same as every year, i would get myself something too. With the sale coming on now, i did some recce and i spotted my target. But the store at Raffles City did not have extra, so i had to make reservations at another place. Can't wait to pay for it and use it soon.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
One of the issues of the 8 days magazines that my camp mates brought in had a movie guide. After finishing the little extra, i will list down the movies to be expected and hopefully get to watch it. Those with a * is a must watch.
DEC 06
Eragon*
The Curse of the Golden Flower*
A Night at the Museum*
Deja Vu*
Deathnote 2: The Last Name*
JAN 07
Babel
Blood Diamond*
Zodiac (watched it but catch it, its very 'nice')*
Fur
Running With Scissors
Harsh Times*
FEB 07Ghost Rider*
The Fountain*
Just Follow Law(SG productions, Fann Wong and Gurmit Singh)
Protege(Andy Lau and Daniel Wu)*
Sugar and Spice
Mar 07Haninibal Rising*
The Pursuit of Happyness
300*
Rocky Balboa*
Shooter
Happily N Ever After
Stardust*
The Leap Years
The Invisible
APR 07
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*
Meet the Robinsons*
Lucky You*
The Hills Have Eyes II
The Reaping
May 07
Spider-man 3**
The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End**
The assassination of Jesse James
Shrek: The Third***
JUN 07
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer*
Live Free or Die Hard**
Ocean's 13**
Butterfly on a Wheel*
Smokin' Aces*
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix**
The Simpons Moive (Die also must watch!)*****
Rush Hour 3 (It's awhile since this sequel, hope Jackie Chan still have it)*
Rest of 07/08
Transformers
Evan Almighty
Children of Men(Read this: Mandkind has lost its ability to procreate and its up to Clive Owen to protect the planet's remaining pregnant female, Julianne Moore.)
I am Legend(Vampires vs. Will Smith)
Beowulf
Well, im just stating some of the movies that needs some attention for the next six to seven months ahead. For more information, please visit www.google.com.sg or www.apple.com/quicktime to check out more on each movie's detail.
DEC 06
Eragon*
The Curse of the Golden Flower*
A Night at the Museum*
Deja Vu*
Deathnote 2: The Last Name*
JAN 07
Babel
Blood Diamond*
Zodiac (watched it but catch it, its very 'nice')*
Fur
Running With Scissors
Harsh Times*
FEB 07Ghost Rider*
The Fountain*
Just Follow Law(SG productions, Fann Wong and Gurmit Singh)
Protege(Andy Lau and Daniel Wu)*
Sugar and Spice
Mar 07Haninibal Rising*
The Pursuit of Happyness
300*
Rocky Balboa*
Shooter
Happily N Ever After
Stardust*
The Leap Years
The Invisible
APR 07
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*
Meet the Robinsons*
Lucky You*
The Hills Have Eyes II
The Reaping
May 07
Spider-man 3**
The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End**
The assassination of Jesse James
Shrek: The Third***
JUN 07
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer*
Live Free or Die Hard**
Ocean's 13**
Butterfly on a Wheel*
Smokin' Aces*
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix**
The Simpons Moive (Die also must watch!)*****
Rush Hour 3 (It's awhile since this sequel, hope Jackie Chan still have it)*
Rest of 07/08
Transformers
Evan Almighty
Children of Men(Read this: Mandkind has lost its ability to procreate and its up to Clive Owen to protect the planet's remaining pregnant female, Julianne Moore.)
I am Legend(Vampires vs. Will Smith)
Beowulf
Well, im just stating some of the movies that needs some attention for the next six to seven months ahead. For more information, please visit www.google.com.sg or www.apple.com/quicktime to check out more on each movie's detail.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Updated Blog Format
Just changed the blog format as the previous one is giving most or should i say all of my friends problem viewing. Currently is using the default layout, will change to a fanciful one in the upcoming week.
Furthermore, its been one week after my birthday. Happy Birthday to Me. Haha... Seems that i look younger as i grow older in age. Hope this changes soon as i do not want to look like a Pri 1 kid when im receiving my Degree cert.
Past week was boring. Nothing much was happening and nothing much happened. Went for a 5km run though, realise that im not able to meet my previous timing. Its okie, not to worry. I will give myself 3days to go back to my timing.
And lastly, outlook for the next few major events. Rank them by date so its easier to strike off.
1) Melbourne Trip with my Mom
2) IPPT Test
3) Christmas and New Year Holis
4) New Mobile (I Hope!)
5) Commandos,1 SIR Evaluation and Reservist Amour Evaluation
6) Lunar New Year and Valentines Day (Anybody wanna celebrate with me?)
7) 2 X Taiwan Trips under SAF
8) Clear leave and off, medical and dental check up
9) Collect PINK I/C on 09/06/2007 (FRIDAY)
10) Go Taiwan for backpacking at least 10days, be back before Uni kicks in
Furthermore, its been one week after my birthday. Happy Birthday to Me. Haha... Seems that i look younger as i grow older in age. Hope this changes soon as i do not want to look like a Pri 1 kid when im receiving my Degree cert.
Past week was boring. Nothing much was happening and nothing much happened. Went for a 5km run though, realise that im not able to meet my previous timing. Its okie, not to worry. I will give myself 3days to go back to my timing.
And lastly, outlook for the next few major events. Rank them by date so its easier to strike off.
1) Melbourne Trip with my Mom
2) IPPT Test
3) Christmas and New Year Holis
4) New Mobile (I Hope!)
5) Commandos,1 SIR Evaluation and Reservist Amour Evaluation
6) Lunar New Year and Valentines Day (Anybody wanna celebrate with me?)
7) 2 X Taiwan Trips under SAF
8) Clear leave and off, medical and dental check up
9) Collect PINK I/C on 09/06/2007 (FRIDAY)
10) Go Taiwan for backpacking at least 10days, be back before Uni kicks in
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Biennale Suggestions
The cost of organising Biennale = S$75 million
Some of the things we can do to better use of that money...
-Cab rides for 2,884,615 people from Changi to Woodlands at $26 each
-107,142,857 of copies a set of newspapers you gonna get at 70cts each. Enough to cover 239,542 years!!
-1,500 months of salary for a ex-CEO of NKF at S$50,000 per month
-21,428,571 plates of chicken rice at $3.50 each. 18,750,000 if you order extra rice
-50,000 Russian "escorts" if you want to "party" with them, at $1,500 a day
-947 times Paris Hilton will attend your party at your alleged fee of US$50,000
-9.4 times you can get Katie Homles to marry you at $8 million
-45.45 number of Malawi orphans you can adopt if you paid Madonna donated ($1.6 million)to charities
-107296 number of Xbox 360 at the price of $699 each
-3,947,369 times you can watch the next installment of Harry Potter with your girl. 1,250,000 times if you watch it Gold Class style.
-Lastly, 125,000,000 pieces of prata at 60cts each.
Some of the things we can do to better use of that money...
-Cab rides for 2,884,615 people from Changi to Woodlands at $26 each
-107,142,857 of copies a set of newspapers you gonna get at 70cts each. Enough to cover 239,542 years!!
-1,500 months of salary for a ex-CEO of NKF at S$50,000 per month
-21,428,571 plates of chicken rice at $3.50 each. 18,750,000 if you order extra rice
-50,000 Russian "escorts" if you want to "party" with them, at $1,500 a day
-947 times Paris Hilton will attend your party at your alleged fee of US$50,000
-9.4 times you can get Katie Homles to marry you at $8 million
-45.45 number of Malawi orphans you can adopt if you paid Madonna donated ($1.6 million)to charities
-107296 number of Xbox 360 at the price of $699 each
-3,947,369 times you can watch the next installment of Harry Potter with your girl. 1,250,000 times if you watch it Gold Class style.
-Lastly, 125,000,000 pieces of prata at 60cts each.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
The Divorce
Dear Husband:
I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you for good.
I've been a good woman to you for seven years and I have nothing to show for it. These last two weeks have been hell.
Your boss called to tell me that you had quit your job today and that was the last straw.
Last week, you came home and didn't notice that I had gotten my hair and nails done, cooked your favorite meal and even wore a brand new negligee.
You came home and ate in two minutes, and went straight to sleep after watching the game. You don't tell me you love me anymore, you don't touch me or anything.
Either you're cheating or you don't love me anymore, whatever the case is, I'm gone.
P.S. If you're trying to find me, don't. Your BROTHER and I are moving away to West Virginia together!
Have a great life!
Your EX-Wife
Dear Ex-Wife
Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter. It's true that you and I have been married for seven years, although a good woman is a far cry from what you've been.
I watch sports so much to try to drown out your constant nagging. Too bad that doesn't work.
I did notice when you cut off all of your hair last week, the first thing that came to mind was "You look just like a man!" My mother raised me to not say anything if you can't say anything nice.
When you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY BROTHER, because I stopped eating pork seven years ago.
I went to sleep on you when you had on that new negligee because the price tag was still on it. I prayed that it was a coincidence that my brother had just borrowed fifty dollars from me that morning and your negligee was $49.99.
After all of this, I still loved you and felt tha we could work it out.
So when I discovered that I Had hit the lotto for ten million dollars, I quit my job and bought us two tickets to Jamaica. But when I got home you were gone.
Everything happens for a reason I guess.
I hope you have the filling life you always wanted. My lawyer said with your letter that you wrote, you won't get a dime from me.
So take care.
P.S. I don't know if I ever told you this but Carl, my brother was born Carla. I hope that's not a problem.
I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you for good.
I've been a good woman to you for seven years and I have nothing to show for it. These last two weeks have been hell.
Your boss called to tell me that you had quit your job today and that was the last straw.
Last week, you came home and didn't notice that I had gotten my hair and nails done, cooked your favorite meal and even wore a brand new negligee.
You came home and ate in two minutes, and went straight to sleep after watching the game. You don't tell me you love me anymore, you don't touch me or anything.
Either you're cheating or you don't love me anymore, whatever the case is, I'm gone.
P.S. If you're trying to find me, don't. Your BROTHER and I are moving away to West Virginia together!
Have a great life!
Your EX-Wife
Dear Ex-Wife
Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter. It's true that you and I have been married for seven years, although a good woman is a far cry from what you've been.
I watch sports so much to try to drown out your constant nagging. Too bad that doesn't work.
I did notice when you cut off all of your hair last week, the first thing that came to mind was "You look just like a man!" My mother raised me to not say anything if you can't say anything nice.
When you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY BROTHER, because I stopped eating pork seven years ago.
I went to sleep on you when you had on that new negligee because the price tag was still on it. I prayed that it was a coincidence that my brother had just borrowed fifty dollars from me that morning and your negligee was $49.99.
After all of this, I still loved you and felt tha we could work it out.
So when I discovered that I Had hit the lotto for ten million dollars, I quit my job and bought us two tickets to Jamaica. But when I got home you were gone.
Everything happens for a reason I guess.
I hope you have the filling life you always wanted. My lawyer said with your letter that you wrote, you won't get a dime from me.
So take care.
P.S. I don't know if I ever told you this but Carl, my brother was born Carla. I hope that's not a problem.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Slight Note on Life
I apologise to some of my friends who started reading my story yet didn't get updates. Its been awhile since i continued my story and updated my blog. I seriously have not much time to get it done. I promise i will complete the story once i have the time, most probably in October... Hehe...
On the serious note, i just made a huge impact to my life. I have gone to the 2nd phase of braces. Two weeks ago was my initial phase. The dentist inserted rubber bands and a week after that, changed it to metal molar rings. Now, i have metal braces across my front teeth. Not really use to having things stuck to the teeth right now... Its ugly and a torture. Why? COS I CANNOT BLOODY EAT!!! Due to the tightening of the metal brackets, i have pains and discomfort when i bite food. Even chewing is difficult for me. Right now, im on a strict diet. Milo, milk and instant cereal. A little of minced food like tuna spread and luncheon meat here and there. I miss my burgers and pizzas and chicken... Just keep reminding myself that its gonna be for a better future. Yes... A better, brighter and nicer future...
On the serious note, i just made a huge impact to my life. I have gone to the 2nd phase of braces. Two weeks ago was my initial phase. The dentist inserted rubber bands and a week after that, changed it to metal molar rings. Now, i have metal braces across my front teeth. Not really use to having things stuck to the teeth right now... Its ugly and a torture. Why? COS I CANNOT BLOODY EAT!!! Due to the tightening of the metal brackets, i have pains and discomfort when i bite food. Even chewing is difficult for me. Right now, im on a strict diet. Milo, milk and instant cereal. A little of minced food like tuna spread and luncheon meat here and there. I miss my burgers and pizzas and chicken... Just keep reminding myself that its gonna be for a better future. Yes... A better, brighter and nicer future...
Sunday, July 30, 2006
The Replacement Helper: Part 5
Cont. from where i left off... Took awhile to get this on Word, but at least its up.
As the store employees left the shop one by one, Tanaka is counting his earnings for the day. 'What a lousy day it was... One of my worst, only 15 bentos were sold.'
'Goodbye Mr Tanaka, I will be leaving for home now.' Mr Dohmoto said as he wears his coat and walk towards the store front. 'Arh yes... Bye Mr Dohmoto, please send my regards to Mrs Dohmoto, hope she gets well soon.'
'I will, thanks for your concern.' Concern... Concern... Actually Tanaka is more concerned about his business than Mrs Dohmoto. Not that he does not care about her, but the business is not the same anymore. Business has gone from bad to worse. After Mr Dohmoto came as the substitute, the bento business have not been good. He knew what was the problem. The main problem; Mr Dohmoto.
Mr Dohmoto have been taking the counter since the day he was the substitute for his wife. It was a good idea and it solves Tanaka's manpower problem. But another hidden problem erupted without him knowing it. Mr Dohmoto was used to the corporate working life. Life inside a room with his desk, roller chair, computer, printer and a cabinet full of files and folders. In a day, he may not see any of his colleagues at all. He is trapped in that little room of his, coming out only to get a cuppa or to ease that call of nature. That is the corporate life for Mr Dohmoto.
Now at Tanaka's Bento store, things are different. He wakes up early but wears casual winter wear now, not a business suit. He carries a packed lunch in a paper bag, not a briefcase of files. He now walks to work, not take the local train to the office. He would be the second person that reports to work everyday. As he takes off his coat and scarf, he dons on the apron for work. The rest of the employees would prepare the ingredients for the day. He would stand at the counter, behind the cash register. Perfectly still and stern. Not a smile on the face. The store is ready for the first customer of the day. Students who are going for school will get a bento or two for their lunch break. Three girls stroll into the store, giggling about the boy from the class next door.
'That Kiyomaro from 3-4 is soooo cute. Yesterday, while walking back from the library. Our eyes met... And he smiled at me!!' Proclaimed one of the girls. 'Really?? The other day he was at the vending machine. I was going to buy a drink but he did not have enough coins. So i gave him some and he smiled and said thanks to me... I just cannot forget that smile, those mesmerising eyes, the hair... ' Replied the other. When they walked towards the counter, three pairs of innocent school girl eyes met with a stern and serious eyes of Mr Dohmoto. Their mind of the handsome Kiyomaro have dissappeared. Infront of them now, is a face so serious, so stern that they began to feel fear in them. 'Good morning, children. What would you like to order today?' Mr Dohmoto greeted them like an army officer greeting his soldiers, serious and firm. Not showing any smile at all. Immediately, the girls started walk backwards and head for the door. They would rather go hungry in school today than buy from this new guy that looks so freaky.
For the rest of the morning, he has been driving customers out of the store. Not that he drove the customers out of the store, but his face jus scares the customers out. Business for the morning would at least sell 10 to 20 bentos, that morning the store sold only five. Two of them being sold to Shiori and his fiance. When Atchara reports to work in the afternoon, she was shocked to see that Mr Tanaka was sleeping at one corner of the kitchen. She walks over to Shiori, wanting to know what happened in the morning. 'So clean, everything. Mr Tanaka sick also?'
'Nothing is wrong with Mr Tanaka. This morning we had little sale. Only sold three bentos. I hope that later would be better.'
Too bad she did not 'hope' harder enough. The rest of the day was as mundane as morning. Customers are afraid to step into the store. If Mr Dohmoto was working as an army officer, the troopers would follow orders seriously. Customers that saw his expression would shun from the store and walk away from it. He was not rude either, he just did not smile. Not a single laughter. He just did his job. At the evening time, Atchara would report to her language lesson and she would bring along a bento for dinner afterwards. As the shop closes, all the employees would return home. He counted that day's earnings. 32 bentos were sold today compared to an average of 60 per day. What a day... He is a business owner, so the ups and downs of owning a business is something that he cannot help. Well... As he closes the day's accounts, he prays that tomorrow will be a better day.
As the store employees left the shop one by one, Tanaka is counting his earnings for the day. 'What a lousy day it was... One of my worst, only 15 bentos were sold.'
'Goodbye Mr Tanaka, I will be leaving for home now.' Mr Dohmoto said as he wears his coat and walk towards the store front. 'Arh yes... Bye Mr Dohmoto, please send my regards to Mrs Dohmoto, hope she gets well soon.'
'I will, thanks for your concern.' Concern... Concern... Actually Tanaka is more concerned about his business than Mrs Dohmoto. Not that he does not care about her, but the business is not the same anymore. Business has gone from bad to worse. After Mr Dohmoto came as the substitute, the bento business have not been good. He knew what was the problem. The main problem; Mr Dohmoto.
Mr Dohmoto have been taking the counter since the day he was the substitute for his wife. It was a good idea and it solves Tanaka's manpower problem. But another hidden problem erupted without him knowing it. Mr Dohmoto was used to the corporate working life. Life inside a room with his desk, roller chair, computer, printer and a cabinet full of files and folders. In a day, he may not see any of his colleagues at all. He is trapped in that little room of his, coming out only to get a cuppa or to ease that call of nature. That is the corporate life for Mr Dohmoto.
Now at Tanaka's Bento store, things are different. He wakes up early but wears casual winter wear now, not a business suit. He carries a packed lunch in a paper bag, not a briefcase of files. He now walks to work, not take the local train to the office. He would be the second person that reports to work everyday. As he takes off his coat and scarf, he dons on the apron for work. The rest of the employees would prepare the ingredients for the day. He would stand at the counter, behind the cash register. Perfectly still and stern. Not a smile on the face. The store is ready for the first customer of the day. Students who are going for school will get a bento or two for their lunch break. Three girls stroll into the store, giggling about the boy from the class next door.
'That Kiyomaro from 3-4 is soooo cute. Yesterday, while walking back from the library. Our eyes met... And he smiled at me!!' Proclaimed one of the girls. 'Really?? The other day he was at the vending machine. I was going to buy a drink but he did not have enough coins. So i gave him some and he smiled and said thanks to me... I just cannot forget that smile, those mesmerising eyes, the hair... ' Replied the other. When they walked towards the counter, three pairs of innocent school girl eyes met with a stern and serious eyes of Mr Dohmoto. Their mind of the handsome Kiyomaro have dissappeared. Infront of them now, is a face so serious, so stern that they began to feel fear in them. 'Good morning, children. What would you like to order today?' Mr Dohmoto greeted them like an army officer greeting his soldiers, serious and firm. Not showing any smile at all. Immediately, the girls started walk backwards and head for the door. They would rather go hungry in school today than buy from this new guy that looks so freaky.
For the rest of the morning, he has been driving customers out of the store. Not that he drove the customers out of the store, but his face jus scares the customers out. Business for the morning would at least sell 10 to 20 bentos, that morning the store sold only five. Two of them being sold to Shiori and his fiance. When Atchara reports to work in the afternoon, she was shocked to see that Mr Tanaka was sleeping at one corner of the kitchen. She walks over to Shiori, wanting to know what happened in the morning. 'So clean, everything. Mr Tanaka sick also?'
'Nothing is wrong with Mr Tanaka. This morning we had little sale. Only sold three bentos. I hope that later would be better.'
Too bad she did not 'hope' harder enough. The rest of the day was as mundane as morning. Customers are afraid to step into the store. If Mr Dohmoto was working as an army officer, the troopers would follow orders seriously. Customers that saw his expression would shun from the store and walk away from it. He was not rude either, he just did not smile. Not a single laughter. He just did his job. At the evening time, Atchara would report to her language lesson and she would bring along a bento for dinner afterwards. As the shop closes, all the employees would return home. He counted that day's earnings. 32 bentos were sold today compared to an average of 60 per day. What a day... He is a business owner, so the ups and downs of owning a business is something that he cannot help. Well... As he closes the day's accounts, he prays that tomorrow will be a better day.
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