Sunny..finally
Do you like chocolates? Bet alot of us do, especially majority of female population. Hey, not trying to be sexist here. However, I guess it's true? Because females tend to have sweet tooth? Hehe.
Personally, I don't really like chocolates ... now. However, such edible objects containing milk and cocoa, some costing hundreds in price, holds certain significance to me: Chocolates is a gift to express love. On the other hand, one of the perfect (for me, the CORE) medicine to cure Depression and heart-broken.
Set the ellaboration aside. Let's talk about how "ruthless" chocolate "ruled" a part of our childhood... hey..wait a minute, it's my blog! Oki, correction! My childhood!
To much as I recall, I think my first sensible taste of chocolate was Pokki biscuit. Don't really know what's the actual brand. But remember those red cylindrical packaging which you open the seal on top and you dip the long biscuit into this chocolate portion? It's every child's version of heavenly Fondue! I tell you.
Next is Nutela chocolate spread. Hah! Sounds familiar? Yes, it's simply irresitable to have it generously spread over bread. Plain bread just don't taste as unappealing anymore!
Of course, not forgetting the most prominent Ferrero Roche'. These nuts coated "luring" balls are delicious. It's even satisfyingly savouring when you bit into the crunchiness of the toffle inside before tasting yet another layer of rich aromatic chocolate. This long establish brand have never failed making your heart weak with yearning. Awww... Wait! Other mega old time favourites.. "Have a break.. have a KITKAT!" and "M&Ms: Melts in your mouth, not in your hand".
Others? Remember small players like Milo nuggets and Timeout.
As I've grown, perhaps it's due to me wanting to lose weight or the "healthy living" consciousness, my taste bud lost it's liking for chocolates. Fortunately, the "sweetness" of chocolate didn't ceased to exist. Adolescence revealed that chocolate wasn't only sweet-tasting in the mouth but effusive within the heart.
All thanks to the emergence of Merci chocolates, the advertisment and recognisable theme influenced the idea greatly, that chocolates is a way of saying Thank you. For me lah. Ever since, with the realisation that our pocket money is sufficient for the purchase of chocolates, chocolates became a symbol of gifts for feelings expression.
Well, what can I say, it never fails to melts the other party's heart and put a smile on faces. A box of chocolates from me became a gift of genuine love (loveship, kinship and friendship) ever since.
Like Romeo said "Love is tender sweet and a bitter choking gall". During the mid 1990s there was a research propagating that chocolates contained a substances that aids in lifting the moods of human beings. It didn't take me till early 2000's to justified this amazing yet relieving truth.
There's no other better self-help remedy than chocolates for someone who's heartbroken and feeling sad.
Wuao.. what a chocolatey blog! Before I leave, here's something I've remonified:
A chocolate a day keeps the sadness away.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
De one with The Curse Of The Golden Flower
Heavy rain day
Early morning my plans for jog was ruined by the heavy rain. Well, an irony. What a good weather to laze in bed. Yet, undesirable for plans which have been made earlier for better use.
For ages, I've wondered why time in the late morning pass by so quickly. Before I knew it, it was afternoon and I had to get prepared to meet Chin Yu.
All thanks to the downpour, I end up buying a new umbrella from Espirit at Plaza Singapura as I forgotten to bring one from home. Chin Yu brought an umbrella. Unfortunately, his was 'barely' enough for himself. Hah. I needed one badly to shelter me from PS to The Cathay. Thus, I decided to buy one Khaki-coloured which I was satisfied with (cost me $21.90, thank god Espirit was having 10% sales). This was the labour of having searched the entire PS for stores in which umbrellas were available. Omg. Giodano and HangTen sells them. Disappointingly, the colours were not to my likely.
We arrived late at the Cathay. By the time we settled down, the Curse of the Golden Flower was already showing for what I think, approximately 10 minutes ago. Before watching this epic movie, hearsay it's reviewed to be pretty lousy. Against all odds, I watched it anyway. Majorly because it's my idol's second film (in which he's in the main cast).
I'm not going to say much about the story this time. However, I've got to say I've realised Jay Chou's dialogue were all pretty short. And the way he spoke still reflected a tone of "shyness". However, his fighting scenes were superb! I'm amazed. All in all, he played the only good and highly fillial "Prince Jie" in the movie.
There were scenes in which Gong Li, who played the empress, beared some resemblance to Hatsumono in Memoirs of Geisha. Hmmm.. looks like nowadays directors are increasingly having women who are ruthless. Oops! First. Memoirs of Geisha..then Ziyi Zhang in Banquet..now this..
As usual, Zhou Yun Fat's fiercely fantastic in his Emperor role. Love the scene in the end where he sort of throw back his golden robe and that scene where his long hair scatter loose after he slapped his youngest son. There was really something in his gaze throughout the entire show.
Well, what can I say.. the movie's a tragedy. It was a collection of love, incest relationship, adultery, undying fillial piety, breaking out of shameful secrets, treachery. Personally, I felt the story itself outweighted the fighting effects (something's new: Rope and sickles, and Grand Sabre) and the worth-mentioning elaborated costumes (shimmering with gold and silver).
The rain continued even as we went to town to have Pepper Lunch for dinner. (Hah! pepper "Lunch" for "Dinner": Resturant's name ironical to purpose) and went walking around. I finally got the chance to browse and taste Japanese "man tou". Yipee!! Shokoi Ne!
I don't know why in my mind I kept thinking that Chin Yu needs to go home early. Haha. Apparantly, it's rainning so he didn't have to rush home to get prepared for his roller hockey (which is cancelled).
The rain... the unwanted obligation to buy a new umbrella... Jay Chou and the Curse of the Golden Flower... Pepper lunch... Japanese "man tou"... A couldn't have been better day ;P
Early morning my plans for jog was ruined by the heavy rain. Well, an irony. What a good weather to laze in bed. Yet, undesirable for plans which have been made earlier for better use.
For ages, I've wondered why time in the late morning pass by so quickly. Before I knew it, it was afternoon and I had to get prepared to meet Chin Yu.
All thanks to the downpour, I end up buying a new umbrella from Espirit at Plaza Singapura as I forgotten to bring one from home. Chin Yu brought an umbrella. Unfortunately, his was 'barely' enough for himself. Hah. I needed one badly to shelter me from PS to The Cathay. Thus, I decided to buy one Khaki-coloured which I was satisfied with (cost me $21.90, thank god Espirit was having 10% sales). This was the labour of having searched the entire PS for stores in which umbrellas were available. Omg. Giodano and HangTen sells them. Disappointingly, the colours were not to my likely.
We arrived late at the Cathay. By the time we settled down, the Curse of the Golden Flower was already showing for what I think, approximately 10 minutes ago. Before watching this epic movie, hearsay it's reviewed to be pretty lousy. Against all odds, I watched it anyway. Majorly because it's my idol's second film (in which he's in the main cast).
I'm not going to say much about the story this time. However, I've got to say I've realised Jay Chou's dialogue were all pretty short. And the way he spoke still reflected a tone of "shyness". However, his fighting scenes were superb! I'm amazed. All in all, he played the only good and highly fillial "Prince Jie" in the movie.
There were scenes in which Gong Li, who played the empress, beared some resemblance to Hatsumono in Memoirs of Geisha. Hmmm.. looks like nowadays directors are increasingly having women who are ruthless. Oops! First. Memoirs of Geisha..then Ziyi Zhang in Banquet..now this..
As usual, Zhou Yun Fat's fiercely fantastic in his Emperor role. Love the scene in the end where he sort of throw back his golden robe and that scene where his long hair scatter loose after he slapped his youngest son. There was really something in his gaze throughout the entire show.
Well, what can I say.. the movie's a tragedy. It was a collection of love, incest relationship, adultery, undying fillial piety, breaking out of shameful secrets, treachery. Personally, I felt the story itself outweighted the fighting effects (something's new: Rope and sickles, and Grand Sabre) and the worth-mentioning elaborated costumes (shimmering with gold and silver).
The rain continued even as we went to town to have Pepper Lunch for dinner. (Hah! pepper "Lunch" for "Dinner": Resturant's name ironical to purpose) and went walking around. I finally got the chance to browse and taste Japanese "man tou". Yipee!! Shokoi Ne!
I don't know why in my mind I kept thinking that Chin Yu needs to go home early. Haha. Apparantly, it's rainning so he didn't have to rush home to get prepared for his roller hockey (which is cancelled).
The rain... the unwanted obligation to buy a new umbrella... Jay Chou and the Curse of the Golden Flower... Pepper lunch... Japanese "man tou"... A couldn't have been better day ;P
Saturday, December 23, 2006
De one with Gang Xmas-outing
Light rain...wet payments
It didn't rain as heavy within expectation. We had a situation meeting up yesterday. The last person, who was joining us for this year's Xmas dinner, only arrived one hour late. Worst thing, we couldn't decide by then exactly where to dine. Initially, we wanted to fix ourselves with N.Y.D.C. Then again, that plan was scribbed to Sakae. But then, our "Mr Cinderalla" couldn't eat raw seafood. Hence, we landed ourselves with dinner buffet at Siam Kitchen.
The service wasn't really good. They practised their bussiness gimmicks on us. Though it's buffet and it states "eat all you can". The re-order could only come in "rounds" and only after each "round" have been fully served. Thankfully, I'm easy with food. However, deep down, the rest of us were actually thought Sakae was better.
I made a sacrifice. They ended up ordering too much on the third (and last) round. I had to fill up some extra space in my filled stomach. After that, Weili and Clara joined us. By the time we finished Xmas dinner 2006, it was already 10pm.
An unexpected accident occured. Loo Wan discovered he lost $100 form his pocket. The "dark mist of cloud" shouldered around him as we dragged ourselves, partly aimlessly, towards The Rooftop at The Esplanade. The view of the CBD buildings, all dazzling lighted, was spendid. The atmosphere was quiet all because what was supposed for sweet and whispering couples all "littered" around.
We finally found a spot to settle before Weili was kinda "cramped" since it was late and her caring boyfriend was here to pick her home. It didn't take awhile before we were rushing to commence our "glamour specialty" of this year's Xmas gathering: Gift Exchange.
Budget was between $7 - 10 bucks. Of course, exceeded budgets are welcomed (well, mine did exceeded the budget lah. Bought a box of Belgium Chocolates from Candy Empire). There were nine of us (our OCT couldn't make it). In the end, there were two pairs of us who actually exchanged opposite's parties' gifts directly. Jessamine had Clara's and Clara had Jessamine's. I had Loo Wan's and Loo Wan had mine. Haha.
Ooh.. Loo Wan's gift was a nice wrapped snowman wrapper which a fan he took effort to make. Within it, contained an adorable orange Elmo mug (which Loo Wan keep insisting it was better looking than the mug they got for me during my birthday).
:: Thanks Loo Wan!!
Jielong's was a beautiful and elegant calendar with notebook. Ivan bought Ferrero Roche. Kok Sin got a glittering Crystal bear figurine. Weili bought body soap with something and Gek Kiah got those hanging bags from IKEA. Apologies. Not sure about Clara's and Jessamine.
Xmas '06 outing was short but fantastic. It was even more interested, the gang actually followed the dress code (suggested by me) of White Christmas when everybody wore something white! Hehe... To end it all, my close friend bestowed me an unexpected gifts too.
:: Thanks alot Clara. And all those (Joseph, Gek Kiah, Janice, Teacher Lorna, etc) who sent me lovely greeting cards!
Today, I didn't really do much. Went on our Toa Payoh for an evening's movie: Night At the Musuem. Hilarious show. Something beyond imagination lik Jimanji typed of show. "Some people are born great. Others have greatness given upon them".
2 more days to Christmas!
It didn't rain as heavy within expectation. We had a situation meeting up yesterday. The last person, who was joining us for this year's Xmas dinner, only arrived one hour late. Worst thing, we couldn't decide by then exactly where to dine. Initially, we wanted to fix ourselves with N.Y.D.C. Then again, that plan was scribbed to Sakae. But then, our "Mr Cinderalla" couldn't eat raw seafood. Hence, we landed ourselves with dinner buffet at Siam Kitchen.
The service wasn't really good. They practised their bussiness gimmicks on us. Though it's buffet and it states "eat all you can". The re-order could only come in "rounds" and only after each "round" have been fully served. Thankfully, I'm easy with food. However, deep down, the rest of us were actually thought Sakae was better.
I made a sacrifice. They ended up ordering too much on the third (and last) round. I had to fill up some extra space in my filled stomach. After that, Weili and Clara joined us. By the time we finished Xmas dinner 2006, it was already 10pm.
An unexpected accident occured. Loo Wan discovered he lost $100 form his pocket. The "dark mist of cloud" shouldered around him as we dragged ourselves, partly aimlessly, towards The Rooftop at The Esplanade. The view of the CBD buildings, all dazzling lighted, was spendid. The atmosphere was quiet all because what was supposed for sweet and whispering couples all "littered" around.
We finally found a spot to settle before Weili was kinda "cramped" since it was late and her caring boyfriend was here to pick her home. It didn't take awhile before we were rushing to commence our "glamour specialty" of this year's Xmas gathering: Gift Exchange.
Budget was between $7 - 10 bucks. Of course, exceeded budgets are welcomed (well, mine did exceeded the budget lah. Bought a box of Belgium Chocolates from Candy Empire). There were nine of us (our OCT couldn't make it). In the end, there were two pairs of us who actually exchanged opposite's parties' gifts directly. Jessamine had Clara's and Clara had Jessamine's. I had Loo Wan's and Loo Wan had mine. Haha.
Ooh.. Loo Wan's gift was a nice wrapped snowman wrapper which a fan he took effort to make. Within it, contained an adorable orange Elmo mug (which Loo Wan keep insisting it was better looking than the mug they got for me during my birthday).
:: Thanks Loo Wan!!
Jielong's was a beautiful and elegant calendar with notebook. Ivan bought Ferrero Roche. Kok Sin got a glittering Crystal bear figurine. Weili bought body soap with something and Gek Kiah got those hanging bags from IKEA. Apologies. Not sure about Clara's and Jessamine.
Xmas '06 outing was short but fantastic. It was even more interested, the gang actually followed the dress code (suggested by me) of White Christmas when everybody wore something white! Hehe... To end it all, my close friend bestowed me an unexpected gifts too.
:: Thanks alot Clara. And all those (Joseph, Gek Kiah, Janice, Teacher Lorna, etc) who sent me lovely greeting cards!
Today, I didn't really do much. Went on our Toa Payoh for an evening's movie: Night At the Musuem. Hilarious show. Something beyond imagination lik Jimanji typed of show. "Some people are born great. Others have greatness given upon them".
2 more days to Christmas!
Monday, December 18, 2006
De one with Her 51st Birthday
Rain in the day, the sky and the heart
17th December 2006. Yesterday. It marked a significant day as it's her 51st birthday. Supposed to be calling for celebration however the main character ain't present.
The rain stopped when I went out around 3+ in the afternoon. But not for long, the drizzling started to appear. Staining the white rose in my hand with moisture. The cold air.. the grey clouds.. screaming silence... all setting as though conjured to form a depressing atmosphere. As I made my way in the drizzle to Mandai Columbarium.
For a very long time, I sang happy birthday to my mummy upfront. It's a pity, I've had not the courage to sing this to her when she was alive. As usual, spent some time before leaving.
Thinking back, we've not been celebration mummy's birthday. I recalled when I was young. When we would laze around at home on a cloudy Saturday. There was once, she was complaining as she did her normal household chores despite it was her birthday, she wasn't spared of any rest. Thinking back, she never celebrated her birthdays. Only mine and Jimson's. It was really embarrassing we never did for her in return.
Today was different. Instead of many stalks of roses, I only brought one. A fully bloomed one.
Instead of having all-black attired, I only put on a black top. Nevertheless, it's her birthday. My late-mummy's 51st birthday.
:: Happy Birthday Mummy. Forever loved in my heart.
17th December 2006. Yesterday. It marked a significant day as it's her 51st birthday. Supposed to be calling for celebration however the main character ain't present.
The rain stopped when I went out around 3+ in the afternoon. But not for long, the drizzling started to appear. Staining the white rose in my hand with moisture. The cold air.. the grey clouds.. screaming silence... all setting as though conjured to form a depressing atmosphere. As I made my way in the drizzle to Mandai Columbarium.
For a very long time, I sang happy birthday to my mummy upfront. It's a pity, I've had not the courage to sing this to her when she was alive. As usual, spent some time before leaving.
Thinking back, we've not been celebration mummy's birthday. I recalled when I was young. When we would laze around at home on a cloudy Saturday. There was once, she was complaining as she did her normal household chores despite it was her birthday, she wasn't spared of any rest. Thinking back, she never celebrated her birthdays. Only mine and Jimson's. It was really embarrassing we never did for her in return.
Today was different. Instead of many stalks of roses, I only brought one. A fully bloomed one.
Instead of having all-black attired, I only put on a black top. Nevertheless, it's her birthday. My late-mummy's 51st birthday.
:: Happy Birthday Mummy. Forever loved in my heart.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
De one with Am I Who I Am Really
Raining all day
Yesterday was the first time in this year I've ever organised an outing for the gang. Not so bad.. out of 10, 7 turned up. The rest really had individual valid reasons. Jielong's down for an obligating friend's 21st Birthday concert; poor Weili's feeling unwell; beef-loving Jessamine's put in a difficult make-up situation with her organ instructor.
It turned out to be the 3rd time I've been to Vivocity. Not forgetting the night before and the panic from confirming for online booking of a commonly-agreed movie until afternoon. For that, I proudly say I passed the baton and walk down the position for event-organiser. Haha.
Nevertheless, it was gratifying since the gang haven't been meeting up spared Clara's birthday. Plus our busy Naval-officier cadet, Wei Cai, turned up too.
We went for dinner as we waited for those who were late yet not joining us for dinner. Watched Dejavu. A pretty complicated story about this ATF agent Doug Corlin who is involved in a terrorism-act prevention mission via the aid of a very advanced system which is able to bring back the past as an interactive present and, the ability to teleport light mass objects. The ending? It was pretty good. The terrorist (an obessed self-declared patriot) was killed before
the bombing of the ferry commerced.
After that, Kok Sin left as usual since he needed to catch the last train back. While others who were gang-orientated kinda turned down that he's always so concerned with catching the last train back, it occurred to me... Why?
Kok Sin hardly ever mention his Dad. Being understanding, I thought, perhaps it's inevitable he has to miss all the fun from what we could have done staying out late.. that maybe he has to be home early to accompany his Mom.. otherwise, save money (from taking a cab) or not to cause his parent(s) to be worried bah. Well.. then again, nobody knows.. perhaps I'm being too understanding.
We headed down to our nearest Ktv which landed us in Chinatown. Sang till our throats became sore. All thanks to Clara who secretly dubbed their "invented" Jason's concert when I was singing "Yong Qi". Omg. Good thing was both of us sang a song together for the very first time in all history. Haha.
Clara left shortly after we came out of KTV. We then hang around Maxwell market as we waited for the time to pass for us to catch the first train back.
In the milst, I enjoyed myself. However, there was a mysterious part in me that was troubled. Well, I can't sing very well.. and I tend not be as sociable as I thought I wanted to be. Unknowingly, I questioned myself, am I who I am really?
There are alot troubling me.. Though I pretend I'm alright, unbothered and smiling. Perhaps I'm striving too hard to achieve greatness. But.. is this what I really wanted? Who knows...
Arrived home around 7am before the wearing out starts in. I had a really fun time!
Yesterday was the first time in this year I've ever organised an outing for the gang. Not so bad.. out of 10, 7 turned up. The rest really had individual valid reasons. Jielong's down for an obligating friend's 21st Birthday concert; poor Weili's feeling unwell; beef-loving Jessamine's put in a difficult make-up situation with her organ instructor.
It turned out to be the 3rd time I've been to Vivocity. Not forgetting the night before and the panic from confirming for online booking of a commonly-agreed movie until afternoon. For that, I proudly say I passed the baton and walk down the position for event-organiser. Haha.
Nevertheless, it was gratifying since the gang haven't been meeting up spared Clara's birthday. Plus our busy Naval-officier cadet, Wei Cai, turned up too.
We went for dinner as we waited for those who were late yet not joining us for dinner. Watched Dejavu. A pretty complicated story about this ATF agent Doug Corlin who is involved in a terrorism-act prevention mission via the aid of a very advanced system which is able to bring back the past as an interactive present and, the ability to teleport light mass objects. The ending? It was pretty good. The terrorist (an obessed self-declared patriot) was killed before
the bombing of the ferry commerced.
After that, Kok Sin left as usual since he needed to catch the last train back. While others who were gang-orientated kinda turned down that he's always so concerned with catching the last train back, it occurred to me... Why?
Kok Sin hardly ever mention his Dad. Being understanding, I thought, perhaps it's inevitable he has to miss all the fun from what we could have done staying out late.. that maybe he has to be home early to accompany his Mom.. otherwise, save money (from taking a cab) or not to cause his parent(s) to be worried bah. Well.. then again, nobody knows.. perhaps I'm being too understanding.
We headed down to our nearest Ktv which landed us in Chinatown. Sang till our throats became sore. All thanks to Clara who secretly dubbed their "invented" Jason's concert when I was singing "Yong Qi". Omg. Good thing was both of us sang a song together for the very first time in all history. Haha.
Clara left shortly after we came out of KTV. We then hang around Maxwell market as we waited for the time to pass for us to catch the first train back.
In the milst, I enjoyed myself. However, there was a mysterious part in me that was troubled. Well, I can't sing very well.. and I tend not be as sociable as I thought I wanted to be. Unknowingly, I questioned myself, am I who I am really?
There are alot troubling me.. Though I pretend I'm alright, unbothered and smiling. Perhaps I'm striving too hard to achieve greatness. But.. is this what I really wanted? Who knows...
Arrived home around 7am before the wearing out starts in. I had a really fun time!
Friday, December 15, 2006
De one with Exams Results and Enrolment
Monsoon season
It's been long time since I've blogged. Hmm.. well.. looks like my blog entry is like Japanese anime and comics. You'll never know when the next episode or series is being released. Well well..here's one after so long.
Okay! That's a crappy introduction. Well wonder why I open my blog like this? I supposed it's majorly influenced by my latest heavy addiction and intense interest in Bleach. It's about Ichigo (the main character), shinigami (Death Gods), Soul Society, hollows and Bounto.
Well, I started slow..abit backwards as compared to those who were very good with their Bitorrent downloading software. Not really adapt to supporting piracy, I wished and it came true that Bleach would be available for sale in video stores. Of course, as all of us know, the merchandise would be slower than those available online.
I started watching the new episodes from Youtube. All thanks to my close friend Chin Yu, telling me about this website's existence. Only recently, I discovered this BleachPortalNet. From which allowed me to download and view the current and most updated episodes upon joinning their membership.
All in all, although there was the gurantee of having joined the membership. Somehow I feel uneased downloading the videos. Suspicious whether I'd be caught and considered as an anti-piracy criminal. Hah!
Well well, other than life..Life could have been better after exams.
Speaking of which, my first semester exams results were out earlier. Just that I didn't have the appropriate time to update it online. Well.. here comes... scored a total of 1 High Distinction, 2 Distinctions and a Credit. Overall it's alright. But I was hoping for better. No intention to sound contradicting but I'm fortunate that I was able to achieve such results even though I was having a tough time coping with exams prep and my chaotic emotional stress.
Today met Zhen Ze and Guan Hui. Went for lunch at Carls Junior before enjoying "Eragon" at GV max threatre. It was rather an enjoyable movie. Fantasy. What more can I say. Perhaps worth mentioning that the baby dragon was really very cute and adorable. All the girls sitting around were exclaimingly sighing with heart-softening awww.. those melodious-pitched admiration noises. Haha. However I felt that the fighting scene in the end was too short. It could have been more. Oooh..the catch phrase of the movie? "One part courage. Three parts fool." It was repeated about three times throughtout the movie. Haha!
We then went back to campus for our enrolment for next semester. The journey there was really interesting. Initially, Zhen Ze thought there was bus 61 at the Harbourfront interchange. Disappointingly, it was unpresent. Left with no choice, we took another bus to NUS and changed bus 151 which brought us directly to school.
What's more? jeeez... after enrolment, we had a long walk from SIM campus to Sunway Street where Guan Hui had a dearing desire for ice cream from erm... Something scoops. Haha. After which, we enroute another long distance, reaching Clementi where Zhen Ze wanted to bring us to this nice and famous Claypot rice store at one of those coffee shops near Clementi mrt.
Unfortunately, the store wasn't open. Hence, we settled for dinner at the food centre opposite.
On my way home, I started to think calmly what kinda friend I am. I've been in self isolation at home for this time, wanting some space for myself. I realised I've not been a really good friend. Sigh. It didn't take awhile before the emptiness starts filling up inside my heart. I wonder whether there's any bit of heart left. It's all stained with stigma and the bits and pieces now under stress of other things. New troubles I've just realised what the future have in store for me.
Thinking too much? Perhaps. Well.. just trying to make a better future. I really have so much to wokr hard for...
It's been long time since I've blogged. Hmm.. well.. looks like my blog entry is like Japanese anime and comics. You'll never know when the next episode or series is being released. Well well..here's one after so long.
Okay! That's a crappy introduction. Well wonder why I open my blog like this? I supposed it's majorly influenced by my latest heavy addiction and intense interest in Bleach. It's about Ichigo (the main character), shinigami (Death Gods), Soul Society, hollows and Bounto.
Well, I started slow..abit backwards as compared to those who were very good with their Bitorrent downloading software. Not really adapt to supporting piracy, I wished and it came true that Bleach would be available for sale in video stores. Of course, as all of us know, the merchandise would be slower than those available online.
I started watching the new episodes from Youtube. All thanks to my close friend Chin Yu, telling me about this website's existence. Only recently, I discovered this BleachPortalNet. From which allowed me to download and view the current and most updated episodes upon joinning their membership.
All in all, although there was the gurantee of having joined the membership. Somehow I feel uneased downloading the videos. Suspicious whether I'd be caught and considered as an anti-piracy criminal. Hah!
Well well, other than life..Life could have been better after exams.
Speaking of which, my first semester exams results were out earlier. Just that I didn't have the appropriate time to update it online. Well.. here comes... scored a total of 1 High Distinction, 2 Distinctions and a Credit. Overall it's alright. But I was hoping for better. No intention to sound contradicting but I'm fortunate that I was able to achieve such results even though I was having a tough time coping with exams prep and my chaotic emotional stress.
Today met Zhen Ze and Guan Hui. Went for lunch at Carls Junior before enjoying "Eragon" at GV max threatre. It was rather an enjoyable movie. Fantasy. What more can I say. Perhaps worth mentioning that the baby dragon was really very cute and adorable. All the girls sitting around were exclaimingly sighing with heart-softening awww.. those melodious-pitched admiration noises. Haha. However I felt that the fighting scene in the end was too short. It could have been more. Oooh..the catch phrase of the movie? "One part courage. Three parts fool." It was repeated about three times throughtout the movie. Haha!
We then went back to campus for our enrolment for next semester. The journey there was really interesting. Initially, Zhen Ze thought there was bus 61 at the Harbourfront interchange. Disappointingly, it was unpresent. Left with no choice, we took another bus to NUS and changed bus 151 which brought us directly to school.
What's more? jeeez... after enrolment, we had a long walk from SIM campus to Sunway Street where Guan Hui had a dearing desire for ice cream from erm... Something scoops. Haha. After which, we enroute another long distance, reaching Clementi where Zhen Ze wanted to bring us to this nice and famous Claypot rice store at one of those coffee shops near Clementi mrt.
Unfortunately, the store wasn't open. Hence, we settled for dinner at the food centre opposite.
On my way home, I started to think calmly what kinda friend I am. I've been in self isolation at home for this time, wanting some space for myself. I realised I've not been a really good friend. Sigh. It didn't take awhile before the emptiness starts filling up inside my heart. I wonder whether there's any bit of heart left. It's all stained with stigma and the bits and pieces now under stress of other things. New troubles I've just realised what the future have in store for me.
Thinking too much? Perhaps. Well.. just trying to make a better future. I really have so much to wokr hard for...
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
De one with a Song
Raindrops in the evening
"There's something weird about tonight's twilight skies
Glancing at you, my heart advising "wait no longer"
Embarrasing and filling with a pinch for longing
A journey embarked..romantic days of you and me
I recalled the time we went to the movies on our very first time
Wanna hold your hand secretly yet lacking courage
Haha, I can never forget all my nervous-reckoned cold sweat
Apparantly now holding hands have gradually became a gotten-used-to behaviour
14 February : Our first "candlelight dinner"
Though the food wasn't filling however the accompany was delightful
With my eyes never losing sight of you, I prayed for the time to pass by slower
Red wine causing a tipsy you to lie unto my shoulders
Every memory embedded into my mind
Yet there are more experiences for us to look forward to
Our future life, our present love
Pleading you to accept my love this present life
Will it turn out to be a friend or more
Till when will we cross over
Still lacking some passion
Here you stand at my back
Whispering gently to me
Let me accept your love
When you're lonely, will you reminise upon me
When you're sad, will you think of me
When you're joyious, do you ring me
In the phone you ask, what's "happiness"
"Happiness" is a language that doesn't need to be excessively expressed
Mutual staring for hours isn't tiring
A call would trigger the impluse to meet
Feeling beat? Wish to sleep? Want my accompany?
You told me you'll sleep soundly with me by your side
Needn't broad over a ton of worries
Let me wipe your tears away
You asked if I will court other partners around?
I never will this I gurantee
Because you're my genuine love - a flawless beauty
Lightly I'll mend the fragile cracks in your heart
If there's mistakes from the past
Which are unavoidable this life
I will still choose to face it bravely together with you
Being in love doesn't make everything possible
You and me... meeting.. in an abyss population
Still lacking a little passion
You held my right hand
Pledging eternity
Let me accept your love
If it's truly Heaven's Will
The two of us falling in love
Wishing for a day
Till the exchange of our wedding rings
Having an entire change in life
I'll never change my mind
Let the world witness my pledge of love for you
Understand there are times I'll cause you to be vexed
Understand too sometimes I'll be slow in reacting
However I'll protect you till our hair turns white
And my passion for you will not change with the fading color of our eyebrows
Our memory might deteriorate with time and age
But our happpiness remains engraved in our rings till we aged
(Forever) A fulfilling and wonderful day
As all factors in life ceased in error
Come what may, just placed your hands in mine
I'll be willing to give my everything for you
Whatever past debt in love, I'll repay twice this life
Will you be willing to dawn this ring..."
This song dedicated.
"There's something weird about tonight's twilight skies
Glancing at you, my heart advising "wait no longer"
Embarrasing and filling with a pinch for longing
A journey embarked..romantic days of you and me
I recalled the time we went to the movies on our very first time
Wanna hold your hand secretly yet lacking courage
Haha, I can never forget all my nervous-reckoned cold sweat
Apparantly now holding hands have gradually became a gotten-used-to behaviour
14 February : Our first "candlelight dinner"
Though the food wasn't filling however the accompany was delightful
With my eyes never losing sight of you, I prayed for the time to pass by slower
Red wine causing a tipsy you to lie unto my shoulders
Every memory embedded into my mind
Yet there are more experiences for us to look forward to
Our future life, our present love
Pleading you to accept my love this present life
Will it turn out to be a friend or more
Till when will we cross over
Still lacking some passion
Here you stand at my back
Whispering gently to me
Let me accept your love
When you're lonely, will you reminise upon me
When you're sad, will you think of me
When you're joyious, do you ring me
In the phone you ask, what's "happiness"
"Happiness" is a language that doesn't need to be excessively expressed
Mutual staring for hours isn't tiring
A call would trigger the impluse to meet
Feeling beat? Wish to sleep? Want my accompany?
You told me you'll sleep soundly with me by your side
Needn't broad over a ton of worries
Let me wipe your tears away
You asked if I will court other partners around?
I never will this I gurantee
Because you're my genuine love - a flawless beauty
Lightly I'll mend the fragile cracks in your heart
If there's mistakes from the past
Which are unavoidable this life
I will still choose to face it bravely together with you
Being in love doesn't make everything possible
You and me... meeting.. in an abyss population
Still lacking a little passion
You held my right hand
Pledging eternity
Let me accept your love
If it's truly Heaven's Will
The two of us falling in love
Wishing for a day
Till the exchange of our wedding rings
Having an entire change in life
I'll never change my mind
Let the world witness my pledge of love for you
Understand there are times I'll cause you to be vexed
Understand too sometimes I'll be slow in reacting
However I'll protect you till our hair turns white
And my passion for you will not change with the fading color of our eyebrows
Our memory might deteriorate with time and age
But our happpiness remains engraved in our rings till we aged
(Forever) A fulfilling and wonderful day
As all factors in life ceased in error
Come what may, just placed your hands in mine
I'll be willing to give my everything for you
Whatever past debt in love, I'll repay twice this life
Will you be willing to dawn this ring..."
This song dedicated.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
De one with Highlights of the Week
Sunny weather reveals again
It's been a fruitful week. Here are the highlights for this entire crazy week. Bought to you by Jason. Haha.
Monday...
Zhen Ze and I went to FJ Benjamin building for enquiry on a job interview. It was a kind frined, Ben's fill-in. Thus we went there, expecting for to see the Human Resource staff, Cynthia. End up, we filled in the application form.
Thunderstorm approached in the afternoon. It started before we ended our business at FJBB. Thus we had no choice but to run to the nearest shelter which was Shaw House since Zhen Ze needed to get to possible bookstores for purchase of notebooks. It was fun Went Borders, then Kinokuniya where I end up buying a new address book and an Japanese guidebook featuring the works and review of manga artistes.
Do you know where's the post office at Orchard? It's located on the fourth floor of Ngee Ann City shopping centre. Nearly got mixed up on the directions. Thank goodness Zhen Ze was there! For what? To buy stamps lor..for a standardised stamp for my traditional practice every X'mas! Shhh.. won't reveal so much. hehehe.
Tuesday...
Morning I went for an 8km jog. Seemed to be enjoying and exploring more of the new route I've found earlier. I ran up all the way till Toa Payoh now..hehe.. Anyway, came back, Cynthia called. Made a way down for an interview. I realised, I'm not very fluent. Perhaps it's my first interview session. Demoralised but hey, I've gotta buck up!
Clara said I should smile more. Haha.. I think I shouldn't forsake this beautiful smile I have. Oops. *face burning red*
After interview, I met Max. We strolled around Orchard since he wanted to get an expensive letter opener for someone. Sigh. End up getting one from Tiffany & Co. Omg. After that, we went Funan since I wanted to get a new PC game. End up, I bought a new NUM slippers! Omg.
It was an eventful day. Nightfall I had supper with Clara. Usual time, usual place, usual food. Hehe. It felt really good... the session brought us back to the old times.. Was sinful to have ice cream after pratas and milo lor.. Dear Clara made a jar of cookies for me.. Awww... It were superbly delicious. There was this last layer of cookies which tasted like my favourite Subway cookies. Omg. Finished the whole jar in the next two days!
Wednesday and Thursday were rest day... Haha. I think so. Couldn't remember much, spare some time recuperating and learning more about cooking.
Friday (yesterday) was great after two days of rest. I went 10km in the morning. After which met Denn for movies. Step Up. Pretty nice movie. The dance, actors and actresses were great. Inspirational sotryline. Awesome!
I must admit it was abit boring since we were stuck in a shop (to accompany Denn's friend who's working there). Had a delicious dinner at Far East Plaza, met some of his friends before setting off for the main purpose of the day.
Travelled to Pasir Panjang. I must admit it was totally worth it. Attended this Buddhist teachings. The Larma discussed about effective communication and answered certain questions from the disciples. Whatever was said it practical and relevant. In order to have good communication, one should anticipate, listen and casting our egos aside.
I am delightfully surprised. The way the Larma conducted his teaching was less formal and monologing as expected or perceived. He talked in a friendly manner and delivered his wisdom in an easily understandable way. Impressive.
Today is another rest day. Sam asked me out but I was sorry to say I didn't feel like leaving home. Having some tough time organising this outing for my gang next coming Saturday. Sigh.
I shall persevere.
Besides, I helped alot in preparing dinner. Cooked the rice. Have most of the ingredients done. Hey, I'm a guy who pocess some skills wor.. Outstanding day! hehe..
It's been a fruitful week. Here are the highlights for this entire crazy week. Bought to you by Jason. Haha.
Monday...
Zhen Ze and I went to FJ Benjamin building for enquiry on a job interview. It was a kind frined, Ben's fill-in. Thus we went there, expecting for to see the Human Resource staff, Cynthia. End up, we filled in the application form.
Thunderstorm approached in the afternoon. It started before we ended our business at FJBB. Thus we had no choice but to run to the nearest shelter which was Shaw House since Zhen Ze needed to get to possible bookstores for purchase of notebooks. It was fun Went Borders, then Kinokuniya where I end up buying a new address book and an Japanese guidebook featuring the works and review of manga artistes.
Do you know where's the post office at Orchard? It's located on the fourth floor of Ngee Ann City shopping centre. Nearly got mixed up on the directions. Thank goodness Zhen Ze was there! For what? To buy stamps lor..for a standardised stamp for my traditional practice every X'mas! Shhh.. won't reveal so much. hehehe.
Tuesday...
Morning I went for an 8km jog. Seemed to be enjoying and exploring more of the new route I've found earlier. I ran up all the way till Toa Payoh now..hehe.. Anyway, came back, Cynthia called. Made a way down for an interview. I realised, I'm not very fluent. Perhaps it's my first interview session. Demoralised but hey, I've gotta buck up!
Clara said I should smile more. Haha.. I think I shouldn't forsake this beautiful smile I have. Oops. *face burning red*
After interview, I met Max. We strolled around Orchard since he wanted to get an expensive letter opener for someone. Sigh. End up getting one from Tiffany & Co. Omg. After that, we went Funan since I wanted to get a new PC game. End up, I bought a new NUM slippers! Omg.
It was an eventful day. Nightfall I had supper with Clara. Usual time, usual place, usual food. Hehe. It felt really good... the session brought us back to the old times.. Was sinful to have ice cream after pratas and milo lor.. Dear Clara made a jar of cookies for me.. Awww... It were superbly delicious. There was this last layer of cookies which tasted like my favourite Subway cookies. Omg. Finished the whole jar in the next two days!
Wednesday and Thursday were rest day... Haha. I think so. Couldn't remember much, spare some time recuperating and learning more about cooking.
Friday (yesterday) was great after two days of rest. I went 10km in the morning. After which met Denn for movies. Step Up. Pretty nice movie. The dance, actors and actresses were great. Inspirational sotryline. Awesome!
I must admit it was abit boring since we were stuck in a shop (to accompany Denn's friend who's working there). Had a delicious dinner at Far East Plaza, met some of his friends before setting off for the main purpose of the day.
Travelled to Pasir Panjang. I must admit it was totally worth it. Attended this Buddhist teachings. The Larma discussed about effective communication and answered certain questions from the disciples. Whatever was said it practical and relevant. In order to have good communication, one should anticipate, listen and casting our egos aside.
I am delightfully surprised. The way the Larma conducted his teaching was less formal and monologing as expected or perceived. He talked in a friendly manner and delivered his wisdom in an easily understandable way. Impressive.
Today is another rest day. Sam asked me out but I was sorry to say I didn't feel like leaving home. Having some tough time organising this outing for my gang next coming Saturday. Sigh.
I shall persevere.
Besides, I helped alot in preparing dinner. Cooked the rice. Have most of the ingredients done. Hey, I'm a guy who pocess some skills wor.. Outstanding day! hehe..
Sunday, November 26, 2006
De one with Fever and Nostalgia
Cold day
Supposed to attend SEXPO. However, was feeling feverish. Hence, I have to forgo the outing with the guys.
I happened to locate the videos takes of Bowen's outdoor band competition display 1998 and 2000. In which I participated as a marching percussionist. The glory and pride flows through entire body like icy water sipping through warm bodies. Nearly cried out having overwhelmed by the memorable experience..
It was something I felt capable and proud to be. Being in the military band and competing along side with my fellow bandmen, in the spectacular audience-filled National Stadium. It's tremendous eternal honour. My experienced in the secondary military band, Singapore Youth Festivals, Chingay performance were one of the unforgettable moments. The one I've never felt more right in doing what I had to do.
The perfect moment of tearful-joy, despair, hardship and team-spirit!
Supposed to attend SEXPO. However, was feeling feverish. Hence, I have to forgo the outing with the guys.
I happened to locate the videos takes of Bowen's outdoor band competition display 1998 and 2000. In which I participated as a marching percussionist. The glory and pride flows through entire body like icy water sipping through warm bodies. Nearly cried out having overwhelmed by the memorable experience..
It was something I felt capable and proud to be. Being in the military band and competing along side with my fellow bandmen, in the spectacular audience-filled National Stadium. It's tremendous eternal honour. My experienced in the secondary military band, Singapore Youth Festivals, Chingay performance were one of the unforgettable moments. The one I've never felt more right in doing what I had to do.
The perfect moment of tearful-joy, despair, hardship and team-spirit!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
De one with Shiok!
Night drizzling shower
Run [v]: Move with quick steps and always at least one foot off the ground.
Guess what? I discovered a new route. It stretches along the kallang river and beside the MRT depot. All the way from opposite Bishan Park B till Braddel Rd. I saw the map today. The newly revealed route is supposed to reach Toa Payoh Rd. Omg. To and fro will be 6km. That means I can have a longer distant running route. What makes it more attractive is it's a magnificant long straight road. Hehe.. And it's pathed along the Kallang canal. Reminds me of the coastal route during BMT at Tekong.
Today, I ran both bishan parks plus the new-found route. Totalling up to 10km. Shiok!!
My day was painted more colourful as I've got out of my hibernation at home and spent the entire day with two friends, seperately. I was at Bugis most of the time. Had lunch, bought my Biotherm moisturiser and then chill out at one of my favourite hangout spot at TCC with Ben. He made me faced up with alot of things I've yet to sort out all these time during our short TCC chill out. After which I dined with Isaac at Suntec Swensons.
It's good to be out again! Shiok day!
Run [v]: Move with quick steps and always at least one foot off the ground.
Guess what? I discovered a new route. It stretches along the kallang river and beside the MRT depot. All the way from opposite Bishan Park B till Braddel Rd. I saw the map today. The newly revealed route is supposed to reach Toa Payoh Rd. Omg. To and fro will be 6km. That means I can have a longer distant running route. What makes it more attractive is it's a magnificant long straight road. Hehe.. And it's pathed along the Kallang canal. Reminds me of the coastal route during BMT at Tekong.
Today, I ran both bishan parks plus the new-found route. Totalling up to 10km. Shiok!!
My day was painted more colourful as I've got out of my hibernation at home and spent the entire day with two friends, seperately. I was at Bugis most of the time. Had lunch, bought my Biotherm moisturiser and then chill out at one of my favourite hangout spot at TCC with Ben. He made me faced up with alot of things I've yet to sort out all these time during our short TCC chill out. After which I dined with Isaac at Suntec Swensons.
It's good to be out again! Shiok day!
Saturday, November 18, 2006
De one with Drawing again
Bright sunny day
Mentioned in my previous blog that I'm going for a run today right? well, I didn't. Hehe. Decided to have it postponed and the first thing I did when I woke up was look myself in the mirror. Thank goodness, my face got better. "Goodbyes" to the bits of soreness due to facial yesterday.
Cooked a delicious and yummy maggi mee since I was too lazy to go downstairs to buy. Enjoyed my breakfast as I watched one of my favourite show "The Lake House" for the 5th or 6th time I guess. It's simply a wonderful movie.
Afternoon approached hastily, I decided to move my butt and get out to get some rich sunshine. Actually, I went to Thompson Plaza to patronise NTUC. Hehe. Unusual from the norm, I came out with 3 bagful which accounted to an expense of less than 30 bucks instead of over 50. Hehe.
I decided the house needed a handwash. Hence, I decided to try Kirei Kirei. Disappointingly, its scent didn't fall within my satisfaction. Smelled like normal washing detergent lor. Furthermore, it's expensive too! 200ml for $3+. Sigh.
I dropped by Poh Kim video store. Bleah 4 anime is out! Cool! Shortly after I returned home, I unpacked and started watching Bleah and Fast and the furious. Sigh. I wanna learn my Japanese all over again! And I was thinking I wanna recover my black hair colour because I want to be like an Asian! Err..oki, lame, I'm an Asian.
Wauo. The highlight of the day wasn't all these stated above. Rather, I took out my drawing tools and started to draw again! I looked at the previous drawings in my portfolio sketchbook. It was gratifying. Brings back alot of nostalgic memories too.
For the whole evening, I used only colour pencils to draw. Somehow, it felt different. Perhaps I was demanding too much from myself. Took a picture of what I drew halfway and asked Clara for her opinion. Pretty guitly because she replied it's "very pretty". But my reply was flat.. Oops.
Guess I need to have more confidence in myself in whatever I do.
I managed to catch up with old friends today. Alan and Zarina. Glad to know they are doing fine individually.
Nightime, I witness some children playing these sparks sticks. Remember I used to love playing with them occassionally since Daddy got a lot of boxes of it. Times have changed. Nowadays theirs have this pitch-accelerating up-scale sound when the spark sticks are lighted.
It's been awhile since I've visited mummy. Thinking of her again. Reminiscing about times when she was around. I was drawing halfway when I recalled she used to be so proud of me for posessing a talent in art. Recall, she will always talk about me, to her colleagues and friends. I could imagine her friends might be congratulating her, having known I'm an accountant to be like she was.
Then again, I wondered if she was around, would she have objected to my degree in Accountancy. Nevertheless, she's a supportive mummy. Sigh. I can help missing her so badly.
Well well, there was another peaceful moment today when I thought about how Jason have changed, in tones of colour. The old JC student, I was painted blue and black : cool and unassuming. Currently, Jason have changed into orange and red : outgoing and energetic.
Funnily, I spared some thoughts for the next stage I'm going to "transform" myslef into. Perhaps black : stylish. Which I think might be too old for my age. Or most probably, gold and bronze bah.
:: Dale-lala, I wanna get my 8/10 from you!!
Mentioned in my previous blog that I'm going for a run today right? well, I didn't. Hehe. Decided to have it postponed and the first thing I did when I woke up was look myself in the mirror. Thank goodness, my face got better. "Goodbyes" to the bits of soreness due to facial yesterday.
Cooked a delicious and yummy maggi mee since I was too lazy to go downstairs to buy. Enjoyed my breakfast as I watched one of my favourite show "The Lake House" for the 5th or 6th time I guess. It's simply a wonderful movie.
Afternoon approached hastily, I decided to move my butt and get out to get some rich sunshine. Actually, I went to Thompson Plaza to patronise NTUC. Hehe. Unusual from the norm, I came out with 3 bagful which accounted to an expense of less than 30 bucks instead of over 50. Hehe.
I decided the house needed a handwash. Hence, I decided to try Kirei Kirei. Disappointingly, its scent didn't fall within my satisfaction. Smelled like normal washing detergent lor. Furthermore, it's expensive too! 200ml for $3+. Sigh.
I dropped by Poh Kim video store. Bleah 4 anime is out! Cool! Shortly after I returned home, I unpacked and started watching Bleah and Fast and the furious. Sigh. I wanna learn my Japanese all over again! And I was thinking I wanna recover my black hair colour because I want to be like an Asian! Err..oki, lame, I'm an Asian.
Wauo. The highlight of the day wasn't all these stated above. Rather, I took out my drawing tools and started to draw again! I looked at the previous drawings in my portfolio sketchbook. It was gratifying. Brings back alot of nostalgic memories too.
For the whole evening, I used only colour pencils to draw. Somehow, it felt different. Perhaps I was demanding too much from myself. Took a picture of what I drew halfway and asked Clara for her opinion. Pretty guitly because she replied it's "very pretty". But my reply was flat.. Oops.
Guess I need to have more confidence in myself in whatever I do.
I managed to catch up with old friends today. Alan and Zarina. Glad to know they are doing fine individually.
Nightime, I witness some children playing these sparks sticks. Remember I used to love playing with them occassionally since Daddy got a lot of boxes of it. Times have changed. Nowadays theirs have this pitch-accelerating up-scale sound when the spark sticks are lighted.
It's been awhile since I've visited mummy. Thinking of her again. Reminiscing about times when she was around. I was drawing halfway when I recalled she used to be so proud of me for posessing a talent in art. Recall, she will always talk about me, to her colleagues and friends. I could imagine her friends might be congratulating her, having known I'm an accountant to be like she was.
Then again, I wondered if she was around, would she have objected to my degree in Accountancy. Nevertheless, she's a supportive mummy. Sigh. I can help missing her so badly.
Well well, there was another peaceful moment today when I thought about how Jason have changed, in tones of colour. The old JC student, I was painted blue and black : cool and unassuming. Currently, Jason have changed into orange and red : outgoing and energetic.
Funnily, I spared some thoughts for the next stage I'm going to "transform" myslef into. Perhaps black : stylish. Which I think might be too old for my age. Or most probably, gold and bronze bah.
:: Dale-lala, I wanna get my 8/10 from you!!
De one with a Weird Dream
The night before
It was about a funny dream with I had. Dreamt that I was still in the army. Same rank, segeant. However there were variation in the faces of my subordinates. There was a combo between my secondary school band malay juniors and one significantly notorious "problem" guy.
To much as I recall, I was the DI ("Duty Instructor") and we were in some marketplace!! Omg. Have no idea why we land up there. I was having a hard time getting the guys to fall in before marching them for lunch. Must be the stigma from all those army days.
End up, I got so pissed up when the guys all disappear for lunch on their own. Unfortunately, I managed to see the notorious guy whom I presumed to be the tribal chief, also the bloodboiling guy. I was so furious all the astonishing vulgarities came out of my mouth, I was superbly screwing the guy until he was speechless. Phew! My nerves were really popping with heavy pulse and my heart nearly missed a few beats because it was pounding angrily.
Not forgetting, I was shouting at my maximum volume. For a moment, I thought my throat's going to burst.
Amazing thing was I was invincibly "barking" like an infernor. Hehehe, what a weird dream. Never in my army life have I been angry. Not mentioning, even near furious.
It was about a funny dream with I had. Dreamt that I was still in the army. Same rank, segeant. However there were variation in the faces of my subordinates. There was a combo between my secondary school band malay juniors and one significantly notorious "problem" guy.
To much as I recall, I was the DI ("Duty Instructor") and we were in some marketplace!! Omg. Have no idea why we land up there. I was having a hard time getting the guys to fall in before marching them for lunch. Must be the stigma from all those army days.
End up, I got so pissed up when the guys all disappear for lunch on their own. Unfortunately, I managed to see the notorious guy whom I presumed to be the tribal chief, also the bloodboiling guy. I was so furious all the astonishing vulgarities came out of my mouth, I was superbly screwing the guy until he was speechless. Phew! My nerves were really popping with heavy pulse and my heart nearly missed a few beats because it was pounding angrily.
Not forgetting, I was shouting at my maximum volume. For a moment, I thought my throat's going to burst.
Amazing thing was I was invincibly "barking" like an infernor. Hehehe, what a weird dream. Never in my army life have I been angry. Not mentioning, even near furious.
Friday, November 17, 2006
De one with Facial After So Long
Sunshine
It's been a shocking day. I just realised I've grown fat! Omg. Must go on a diet. Executing my exercise plan, I went for an 8 km run yesterday. Today, I clocked another 3km. Tomorrow? Mac Ritchie, here I come!!
Had an appointment with Anna this afternoon. Looking back, it's been awhile (two months) since I last visit for facial. Apparantly, Anna had dispute with her partner in their partnership business at the AMK beauty clinic which I went there previously. Hence, she's doing her own business herself.
Heard that she's a free and easy person. Not that I'm kpo (Hokkien: busybody) but she was serving her other clients. Can you imagine, in between my facial session, she completed 4 customers. Of course, they were only here for eyebrown trimming. And hell lot of noise. But entertainment too lah. Alas! The world of women. Erm, spare one out of the 4, who was a groom to be tomorrow.
More or less, the facial treatment is the same. So if you wanna know more, just refer to my previous blog on facial. Oops! Must be kana infected with the influnces this afternoon. Look at me! I'm getting carried away!
Forgotten to state why I have missed my facial last month! For who know me, you should know better. For those who don't know, here's why.. it's because I was busy cramping for exams!
Hmm.. Anna introduced me to a new product which is supposedly one of the up coming and effective brands in the realm of facial products. It contains tomato extract and thus, good for clearing blackheads. Anna is very good at personal selling. But end up, I didn't buy anything because I needed time to consider. Wuao.. having studied marketing principles does help in making me a prudent consumer!
Today's session was abit painful since Anna said she will clear my blackheads as I don't have much pimples to squeeze. Ouch! All day long, Anna's been busy picking up calls. She kept apologising for having my treatment held up as she was picking up calls from interviewees for her friend's establishing beauty parlour.
Besides, she also had to deal with her other customers whom I mentioned earlier. After she was done, she asked if I wanted to trim my eyebrowns FOC. I said perhaps other times although deep down, I knew my eyebrowns need some trimming. All her clients were exclaiming and thanking Anna for her skills!
During the facial, Anna also conversed about how successful the owner of IKEA is. Do you know, IKEA sells around 5 thousand chicken wings per day? That's really crazy big money! Besides, she also mentioned about her children being smart enough to organise and celebrate their individual birthdays (kids, nowadays are really getting bright), and also asked what's the logic behind guys having their ears peirced only on the left side of the ear.
Sigh. One facial and I feel as if I'm lagging behind, considering I'm a rather vain and deemed metrosexual guy. There's alot more vain-ier people out there lor!
:p
It's been a shocking day. I just realised I've grown fat! Omg. Must go on a diet. Executing my exercise plan, I went for an 8 km run yesterday. Today, I clocked another 3km. Tomorrow? Mac Ritchie, here I come!!
Had an appointment with Anna this afternoon. Looking back, it's been awhile (two months) since I last visit for facial. Apparantly, Anna had dispute with her partner in their partnership business at the AMK beauty clinic which I went there previously. Hence, she's doing her own business herself.
Heard that she's a free and easy person. Not that I'm kpo (Hokkien: busybody) but she was serving her other clients. Can you imagine, in between my facial session, she completed 4 customers. Of course, they were only here for eyebrown trimming. And hell lot of noise. But entertainment too lah. Alas! The world of women. Erm, spare one out of the 4, who was a groom to be tomorrow.
More or less, the facial treatment is the same. So if you wanna know more, just refer to my previous blog on facial. Oops! Must be kana infected with the influnces this afternoon. Look at me! I'm getting carried away!
Forgotten to state why I have missed my facial last month! For who know me, you should know better. For those who don't know, here's why.. it's because I was busy cramping for exams!
Hmm.. Anna introduced me to a new product which is supposedly one of the up coming and effective brands in the realm of facial products. It contains tomato extract and thus, good for clearing blackheads. Anna is very good at personal selling. But end up, I didn't buy anything because I needed time to consider. Wuao.. having studied marketing principles does help in making me a prudent consumer!
Today's session was abit painful since Anna said she will clear my blackheads as I don't have much pimples to squeeze. Ouch! All day long, Anna's been busy picking up calls. She kept apologising for having my treatment held up as she was picking up calls from interviewees for her friend's establishing beauty parlour.
Besides, she also had to deal with her other customers whom I mentioned earlier. After she was done, she asked if I wanted to trim my eyebrowns FOC. I said perhaps other times although deep down, I knew my eyebrowns need some trimming. All her clients were exclaiming and thanking Anna for her skills!
During the facial, Anna also conversed about how successful the owner of IKEA is. Do you know, IKEA sells around 5 thousand chicken wings per day? That's really crazy big money! Besides, she also mentioned about her children being smart enough to organise and celebrate their individual birthdays (kids, nowadays are really getting bright), and also asked what's the logic behind guys having their ears peirced only on the left side of the ear.
Sigh. One facial and I feel as if I'm lagging behind, considering I'm a rather vain and deemed metrosexual guy. There's alot more vain-ier people out there lor!
:p
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
De one with Pulau Ubin
Sunny and wet grounds
It's a bright weather when I woke up around 0730 am. So, I decided to go for a 3km jog. After which I bathed, packed my bag and set off to meet the usual guys.
Went there at 12 pm. Supposed to be meeting at 11:45 am. However, on my way, Zhen Ze messaged me to notify that they will be late. End up, they came 10 mins later. Took bus 9 to Changi Village. Had our lunch at the marketplace where there's a famous Nasi Lemak store. Like what our knowledgeable Zhen Ze said, the sight of the long queue can't prove more that it is indeed famous Changi V Nasi Lemak!
Since the queue was too long and I wanted something light, I chose a simple chicken rice. It sucks. Ordered plum drink, end up it's kinda sweet. Haha.
Next was interesting, we took a boat across the sea as we embarked on my very first time to the magnificant Pulau Ubin, the Island of Granite. The boat fee was pretty cheap. 2 bucks per person. Cool. Traveling across the sea stirred flashbacks of my days when I was sitting on the ferry to Pulau Tekong during army days.
The first sight was familiar. It's the wooden bridge I used to see on TV when they filmed on the island. It didn't take very long to rent our bikes. They advised me to check the brakes on my back. Being clueless, I didn't know how to check. Before I knew it, I was about to find out why..
We were travelling from the east when we had to go through this steep gravel and orangy mud slope. It was my brakes didn't work efficiently and I wasn't sitting steadily on my back. As a result, I fell forward. Break fall with my palms and got them scratched. The good thing? The other parts of my body didn't get injured. Bad thing? My part of my berms got dirtied.
Hehe.. I must have been a very vain guy right? I was fretting more over my stained berms then my bleeding palms.
Well, from the instant I fell, I anticipated that I was going to bleed. The guys kept asking whether I was hurt. Erm.. seriously, it was bearable until I washed the wound.
The whole trip was very fun. There were challenging moments when faced with up slopes. Particularly, two route. I enjoyed the trip totally. Was expecting lots of mosquito bites. Surprisingly, there was little. All thanks to my insect repellant. Really great! It's been effective throughout NS!!
We passed by this Thai temple. Don't know why but I have developed a practice to pray. Especially the 4-faced Bhurma. Well, I didn't kneel. Partly because I was wearing a white berms. And secondly, I wasn't praying with any joss sticks. Compensating, I dropped a token of donation.
In addition, I also learnt alot more about the functions of front and back brakes and the operation of the range of gears for the bike. It was alot complicated compared to the ones I experienced with the bike I rent at East Coast and Pasir Ris Park.
Had a tiring day. We went back to the ferry terminal to change into our fresh clothings. After which we took bus 59, in hope of getting to Tampines. Ended up, we dined at Toa Payoh. Haha.
After which I went back Bishan to get the VCDS and SIMS installation codes. Went home, turned out my lappy while I bathed. Intended to wait for Zhen Ze to send me the details for application of job. As I waited, I dozed off.
That's the reason to account why I'm only blogging what happened yesterday, today.
As for today, I didn't do much. My back muscle ache. Not forgetting the wounds on my palms. Everybody kept asking how was my palms. My reply was "it's pain but bearable".
Watched one of my old time favourite show, "Waterboys". It's the reason why I want to slim down. SIgh. I'm losing my tan. Gotta go sun bathing soon!
It's a day for resting today. Thanks guys, for the enjoyable trip. Can't wait for my second experienced!
It's a bright weather when I woke up around 0730 am. So, I decided to go for a 3km jog. After which I bathed, packed my bag and set off to meet the usual guys.
Went there at 12 pm. Supposed to be meeting at 11:45 am. However, on my way, Zhen Ze messaged me to notify that they will be late. End up, they came 10 mins later. Took bus 9 to Changi Village. Had our lunch at the marketplace where there's a famous Nasi Lemak store. Like what our knowledgeable Zhen Ze said, the sight of the long queue can't prove more that it is indeed famous Changi V Nasi Lemak!
Since the queue was too long and I wanted something light, I chose a simple chicken rice. It sucks. Ordered plum drink, end up it's kinda sweet. Haha.
Next was interesting, we took a boat across the sea as we embarked on my very first time to the magnificant Pulau Ubin, the Island of Granite. The boat fee was pretty cheap. 2 bucks per person. Cool. Traveling across the sea stirred flashbacks of my days when I was sitting on the ferry to Pulau Tekong during army days.
The first sight was familiar. It's the wooden bridge I used to see on TV when they filmed on the island. It didn't take very long to rent our bikes. They advised me to check the brakes on my back. Being clueless, I didn't know how to check. Before I knew it, I was about to find out why..
We were travelling from the east when we had to go through this steep gravel and orangy mud slope. It was my brakes didn't work efficiently and I wasn't sitting steadily on my back. As a result, I fell forward. Break fall with my palms and got them scratched. The good thing? The other parts of my body didn't get injured. Bad thing? My part of my berms got dirtied.
Hehe.. I must have been a very vain guy right? I was fretting more over my stained berms then my bleeding palms.
Well, from the instant I fell, I anticipated that I was going to bleed. The guys kept asking whether I was hurt. Erm.. seriously, it was bearable until I washed the wound.
The whole trip was very fun. There were challenging moments when faced with up slopes. Particularly, two route. I enjoyed the trip totally. Was expecting lots of mosquito bites. Surprisingly, there was little. All thanks to my insect repellant. Really great! It's been effective throughout NS!!
We passed by this Thai temple. Don't know why but I have developed a practice to pray. Especially the 4-faced Bhurma. Well, I didn't kneel. Partly because I was wearing a white berms. And secondly, I wasn't praying with any joss sticks. Compensating, I dropped a token of donation.
In addition, I also learnt alot more about the functions of front and back brakes and the operation of the range of gears for the bike. It was alot complicated compared to the ones I experienced with the bike I rent at East Coast and Pasir Ris Park.
Had a tiring day. We went back to the ferry terminal to change into our fresh clothings. After which we took bus 59, in hope of getting to Tampines. Ended up, we dined at Toa Payoh. Haha.
After which I went back Bishan to get the VCDS and SIMS installation codes. Went home, turned out my lappy while I bathed. Intended to wait for Zhen Ze to send me the details for application of job. As I waited, I dozed off.
That's the reason to account why I'm only blogging what happened yesterday, today.
As for today, I didn't do much. My back muscle ache. Not forgetting the wounds on my palms. Everybody kept asking how was my palms. My reply was "it's pain but bearable".
Watched one of my old time favourite show, "Waterboys". It's the reason why I want to slim down. SIgh. I'm losing my tan. Gotta go sun bathing soon!
It's a day for resting today. Thanks guys, for the enjoyable trip. Can't wait for my second experienced!
Sunday, November 12, 2006
De one with Hospital visit
Rainless Sunday
Got a shock? It's not me being hospitalised! Instead, I paid my uncle a visit at SGH this early afternoon, with the accompany of my cousin, Jasmine.
Early morning had a fulfilling 8km run. And I feel lighter today. Haha. Unfortunately, Jasmine bought Nasi Lemak for my breakfast. There goes my effort in the run.
Before today, I kept thinking that my uncle had his cardio surgery at TTSH. End up, it's actually at SGH. For a moment, I forgot that SGH has got the top specialised in cardiology.
The poor fellow was sleeping in ICU today when we visit him. Well, actually I didn't want to go. Because I knew I would feel so outta place since I wasn't close to him. Sometimes at loggerheads. However, for the sake of kinship, I had to make my appearance. Sigh.
Respect is the word. I had to call him everytime I see him. Which I feel it weird and "extra". Anyway, in the name of Respect. I had no choice but to do so despite the absence of acknowledgement from the suffering man. Perhaps, he is tired, I told myself this.
Mama (my aunt), Papa (my uncle in law) and Jasmine brought me to Pearl Centre to eat. They were saying the "Yong Tao Hu" was famous. Sigh. It does brought back some memories of that "last person I'd ever want to be reminded about". I didn't want to eat anything filling. Hence, I ordered some dim sum. Gosh. Mama complained about the wooden chopsticks were mouldy. Papa was talkative as usual.
I don't really know. Yet somehow, I felt.. My family is obsolete from the main family. It's like Jasmine and Mama are the ones in charge of the family now. Omg. I shouldn't think this way. Perhaps it's because They are the ones who are actively bearing the burden of the family issues. Mummy used to be here. Now, we're trying to cope without her. I'm a hypersentimental guy. Inevitably, it's why I take more time to move on.
We accompanied Mama until 4pm when Uncle is being tranferred to a High Dependency ward (the second highest in the hierarchy of Intensive care department). Took Tranisland bus 851 to Thompson Plaza where Jasmine and I shopped for a new pair of heels for her to wear for work.
We also got the rest of the family dinner too. Not too bad a day.
Got a shock? It's not me being hospitalised! Instead, I paid my uncle a visit at SGH this early afternoon, with the accompany of my cousin, Jasmine.
Early morning had a fulfilling 8km run. And I feel lighter today. Haha. Unfortunately, Jasmine bought Nasi Lemak for my breakfast. There goes my effort in the run.
Before today, I kept thinking that my uncle had his cardio surgery at TTSH. End up, it's actually at SGH. For a moment, I forgot that SGH has got the top specialised in cardiology.
The poor fellow was sleeping in ICU today when we visit him. Well, actually I didn't want to go. Because I knew I would feel so outta place since I wasn't close to him. Sometimes at loggerheads. However, for the sake of kinship, I had to make my appearance. Sigh.
Respect is the word. I had to call him everytime I see him. Which I feel it weird and "extra". Anyway, in the name of Respect. I had no choice but to do so despite the absence of acknowledgement from the suffering man. Perhaps, he is tired, I told myself this.
Mama (my aunt), Papa (my uncle in law) and Jasmine brought me to Pearl Centre to eat. They were saying the "Yong Tao Hu" was famous. Sigh. It does brought back some memories of that "last person I'd ever want to be reminded about". I didn't want to eat anything filling. Hence, I ordered some dim sum. Gosh. Mama complained about the wooden chopsticks were mouldy. Papa was talkative as usual.
I don't really know. Yet somehow, I felt.. My family is obsolete from the main family. It's like Jasmine and Mama are the ones in charge of the family now. Omg. I shouldn't think this way. Perhaps it's because They are the ones who are actively bearing the burden of the family issues. Mummy used to be here. Now, we're trying to cope without her. I'm a hypersentimental guy. Inevitably, it's why I take more time to move on.
We accompanied Mama until 4pm when Uncle is being tranferred to a High Dependency ward (the second highest in the hierarchy of Intensive care department). Took Tranisland bus 851 to Thompson Plaza where Jasmine and I shopped for a new pair of heels for her to wear for work.
We also got the rest of the family dinner too. Not too bad a day.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
De one with Quilt
Storm and cold weather
Today I didn't step out of house. Early morning, I watched "Cars" on vcd. Mama have been bugging me to visit my Uncle who's hospitalised having underwent a heart bypass. It's been 3 days since the operation.
Ah ma has been very troubled since Wednesday when my Uncle got admitted to the hospital. She kept praying to the altar and ancestor's tablet every hour. The old lady would jump and rush for the house phone whenever it rings. Noticed the endless motherly love she's displayed through her actions. Sigh.
Partially, I was empathising with ah ma. Staying at home for the past 3 days wasn't enough. So I decided to find something to occupy her. I asked ah ma to teach me how to do a quilt.
I've always find quilt fascinating. It was one of the very impressive and magnificant art I've seen during my young age. What left a significant impression was this story book which I pocessed. The title of the short story book was "Granny". It was about a boy who spent time with the granny. One day, due to age-sickness, the Granny passed away. However, she left a self-made quilt for the grandson.
I love the story alot. Kinda related myself to how much I was closed to my ahma. She pampers me, buys me whatever I want and brings me to watch my favourite chinese opera shows at temples and 7th Month festivals events, like those mentioned in the story. And it is from the storybook which I first learnt that ahma might be gone one day. Ever since, I've started crying everytime I think of my ahma.
Having read the story a ellion times, grannies were associated with quilts unexplainably. I had one at home. It was a gift from my cousin's friend's granny. Treasured the quilt alot. Kept me warm during the monsoon period when it gets cold at night and the normal cotton blanket can't help much to shield the chill. However, it was "growing short" as I've grown taller.
I decided to make one myself. Initially, a couple months ago, I thought of making one for Sweet. But, well..anyway, I embarked on my start to making my quilt. I begun with cutting the triangular patches. This didn't pose a problem because I enjoyed cutting things and am pretty good with cutting.
The great part of the day was learning how to work with the sewing machine. Easy? nope. It was the traditional Singer-brand sewing machine. Just a desktop kinda thing which all work is done by hand. Not those with step works from your feet (though I have that at my house). I discovered a couple of astoundingly amazing things.
1: I didn't know how simple was threading a needle until ah ma told me to use a threading device. With it, you slot the pointed wire loop throught the hole of the needle, slot the thread through the loop and pull the wire loop out of the needle hole. And cha chang! Your needle is threaded. To think I used to fred, depending on my eyesight and luck to thread a needle. Ooo, not forgetting the hussle of trying to converge the threat head to enable a smooth, easy penetration through the needle.
2: Ahma imparted me with the necessary skills to position the cloths for sewing, about the upper thread which is connected to the needle, and the lower thread which is connected to a roller hidden beneath. About appropriate usage of the stabilising footer to hold on and guide your cloth. And the way to pull allowances and cut the excessive threads.
3: I had no idea that you must tighten the knob so that the sewing needle can work.
4: I was clueless on how to replace the lower thread when it was depleted. And getting the lower thread to come out from the lower hole even after replacing roll of lower thread. Hehe. Ah ma taught me must turn the hand wheel and cha chang! Simple it is as the lower thread appeal. Previously, I went through all the trouble to get the thread out manually. Omg!
5: Conventional method, I rolled the thread onto the depleted roll. Ah ma taught me a surprising way of fixing the empty roller onto a component located near the handwheel. Replenishing the filling of thread just by turning the handwheel. Wuao!!
After stitching near 100 pieces of the fragments, ah ma taught me to iron the allowanced flaps of the joint fragments so that it will turn out to be flat on the under-side. Cousin came back during the afternoon. Helped her ironed her shawl since she was in the rush to attend a company's dinenr and dance function.
Worked from after till evening. It was tedious work!!
I cooked dinner for the three of us. Ah ma, Jimson and me. Washed the utensils too. Man, I feel so hearty today!!
Today I didn't step out of house. Early morning, I watched "Cars" on vcd. Mama have been bugging me to visit my Uncle who's hospitalised having underwent a heart bypass. It's been 3 days since the operation.
Ah ma has been very troubled since Wednesday when my Uncle got admitted to the hospital. She kept praying to the altar and ancestor's tablet every hour. The old lady would jump and rush for the house phone whenever it rings. Noticed the endless motherly love she's displayed through her actions. Sigh.
Partially, I was empathising with ah ma. Staying at home for the past 3 days wasn't enough. So I decided to find something to occupy her. I asked ah ma to teach me how to do a quilt.
I've always find quilt fascinating. It was one of the very impressive and magnificant art I've seen during my young age. What left a significant impression was this story book which I pocessed. The title of the short story book was "Granny". It was about a boy who spent time with the granny. One day, due to age-sickness, the Granny passed away. However, she left a self-made quilt for the grandson.
I love the story alot. Kinda related myself to how much I was closed to my ahma. She pampers me, buys me whatever I want and brings me to watch my favourite chinese opera shows at temples and 7th Month festivals events, like those mentioned in the story. And it is from the storybook which I first learnt that ahma might be gone one day. Ever since, I've started crying everytime I think of my ahma.
Having read the story a ellion times, grannies were associated with quilts unexplainably. I had one at home. It was a gift from my cousin's friend's granny. Treasured the quilt alot. Kept me warm during the monsoon period when it gets cold at night and the normal cotton blanket can't help much to shield the chill. However, it was "growing short" as I've grown taller.
I decided to make one myself. Initially, a couple months ago, I thought of making one for Sweet. But, well..anyway, I embarked on my start to making my quilt. I begun with cutting the triangular patches. This didn't pose a problem because I enjoyed cutting things and am pretty good with cutting.
The great part of the day was learning how to work with the sewing machine. Easy? nope. It was the traditional Singer-brand sewing machine. Just a desktop kinda thing which all work is done by hand. Not those with step works from your feet (though I have that at my house). I discovered a couple of astoundingly amazing things.
1: I didn't know how simple was threading a needle until ah ma told me to use a threading device. With it, you slot the pointed wire loop throught the hole of the needle, slot the thread through the loop and pull the wire loop out of the needle hole. And cha chang! Your needle is threaded. To think I used to fred, depending on my eyesight and luck to thread a needle. Ooo, not forgetting the hussle of trying to converge the threat head to enable a smooth, easy penetration through the needle.
2: Ahma imparted me with the necessary skills to position the cloths for sewing, about the upper thread which is connected to the needle, and the lower thread which is connected to a roller hidden beneath. About appropriate usage of the stabilising footer to hold on and guide your cloth. And the way to pull allowances and cut the excessive threads.
3: I had no idea that you must tighten the knob so that the sewing needle can work.
4: I was clueless on how to replace the lower thread when it was depleted. And getting the lower thread to come out from the lower hole even after replacing roll of lower thread. Hehe. Ah ma taught me must turn the hand wheel and cha chang! Simple it is as the lower thread appeal. Previously, I went through all the trouble to get the thread out manually. Omg!
5: Conventional method, I rolled the thread onto the depleted roll. Ah ma taught me a surprising way of fixing the empty roller onto a component located near the handwheel. Replenishing the filling of thread just by turning the handwheel. Wuao!!
After stitching near 100 pieces of the fragments, ah ma taught me to iron the allowanced flaps of the joint fragments so that it will turn out to be flat on the under-side. Cousin came back during the afternoon. Helped her ironed her shawl since she was in the rush to attend a company's dinenr and dance function.
Worked from after till evening. It was tedious work!!
I cooked dinner for the three of us. Ah ma, Jimson and me. Washed the utensils too. Man, I feel so hearty today!!
Friday, November 10, 2006
De one with Rock Climbing
Not so bad a day as the falling rain
Due to yesterday's disappiontment that my plan to run in the evening being ruined by the wet weather, I had a satisfying 7 km run early in the morning. After which I came home, watched a few X-men 90's animated series and headed for Yishun.
Met Zhen Ze for lunch at a very familiar old place which we frequent during our army days. It's nostalgic. Fascinating thing was the rain came in while we were in the milst of eating. And the rain appeared on one side before "shifting" literally to another side of the open view from the coffee-shop which we were in. Spent awhile spotting whether it was really raining anot!
*giggle giggle*
We made our way to SAFRA. Second time with Zhen Ze, spared the very first time I went because of -A-. Reason being, Guan Hui had some matter to settle before joining us later. There was a distance from the busstop which both of us alighted to SAFRA, thus we ran slowly in the rain. Reached, enquired and finally made a registration at the rock climbing office, located near the park.
Relatively cheap since we were SAFRA members. $10.50 for fun in the bouldering room, an indoor rock-climbing session. Funny thing occured. The receipt which was given to me was printed but had nothing on it. Confirmed with the guy at the admin counter. Funny.
What's funnier? Not knowing where the Bouldering room was, Zhen Ze and I walked around searching for it. Only to realise it was so close to the office when we walked far away.
It was my very first attempt at rock climbing. Well, disappointing we didn't get to do the outdoor 12, 15 or 18 metres rock climb due to the downpour. Frankly speaking, I don't know why I've becomed sporty-fevered. Perhaps it's army and a growing adrenalin. I recalled during my secondary school days, I would avoid such physical activities and challenges. Well, spare the Confidence building camp which I kinda appreciated it.
The experience was great and exciting. I always get thrilled by new adventures nowadays. 2 hours and my left hand got exhausted. Erm, yesterday did weights training and today I just ran..accountable for reasons? hehe Oops ;)
Nevertheless, it was fun, fun, fun! Finally doing something new in the dwell of boring life.
After 3 plus, the rain stopped. Felt sour. Otherwise, we'd have been rock climbing outdoors. Soon, 2 ladies joined the room. Well, more means we have limited freedom to choose which part of the room to occupy.
We decided to leave shortly after Guan Hui came. What happened next was interesting. We went hunting for a toilet with seperate shower rooms adequate for the three of us. The optimum commodity was the one located near the swimming facility. Well, we extended our hunt for Cash Card topping up services since Guan Hui needed to purchase an entry into the swimming facility. End up, I bought one new cash card. One more card to my collection!
Did something illegal when we finally got to the swimming pool the second time. Earlier, I entered with my SAFRA card and came out since Guan Hui needed to search for Cash Card Top-up services. Not knowing the entitlement to one visit per day. I couldn't enter the second time. Left choiceless, both Zhen Ze and me entered concurrently via entrance with Zhen Ze's SAFRA card.
We left SAFRA and walked to North Point foodcourt for a "light" dinner. Guan Hui didn't have brunch. And I supposed most of us will be dinning at home.
I left for grocery shopping at NTUC fairprice AMK. Surprisingly, my consumption expenditure didn't hit $50. Other occassion, my visit to NTUC will always exceed that amout. Well, it came close nevertheless. $48 something. Wonder what did I get? Under errand for my aunt and ah-ma, I got Tabby's dog food and towel tissues respectively. Besides, I bought a few packages of made for frying food for the "rainy days", campbell's lastest "potato and spinach" soup, Brocolli, chicken fillet, ham and low-fat bread.
Told Denn, that most probably I'll be expecting muscle aches all over tomorrow due to over exertion. Hmm.. Let's see... Anyway, Jason and his rock climbing experience..Woohoo!
:: My close friend, everything may seem blur and chaotic. I felt that same when I expecting my exams too. Really hope, with all my heart, that all your current difficulties will dissipate and all will turn out fine. You have my sincerest support along the way. Huggies.
:: To Sam, take good care of your health and speedy recovery. Snizzles snizzles go away, just be gone far far away.
:: To Zhen Ze and Guan Hui, hope we can go out and spent good times together.
:: To all my friends in local U, study hard and jiayou for your semester exams!
Due to yesterday's disappiontment that my plan to run in the evening being ruined by the wet weather, I had a satisfying 7 km run early in the morning. After which I came home, watched a few X-men 90's animated series and headed for Yishun.
Met Zhen Ze for lunch at a very familiar old place which we frequent during our army days. It's nostalgic. Fascinating thing was the rain came in while we were in the milst of eating. And the rain appeared on one side before "shifting" literally to another side of the open view from the coffee-shop which we were in. Spent awhile spotting whether it was really raining anot!
*giggle giggle*
We made our way to SAFRA. Second time with Zhen Ze, spared the very first time I went because of -A-. Reason being, Guan Hui had some matter to settle before joining us later. There was a distance from the busstop which both of us alighted to SAFRA, thus we ran slowly in the rain. Reached, enquired and finally made a registration at the rock climbing office, located near the park.
Relatively cheap since we were SAFRA members. $10.50 for fun in the bouldering room, an indoor rock-climbing session. Funny thing occured. The receipt which was given to me was printed but had nothing on it. Confirmed with the guy at the admin counter. Funny.
What's funnier? Not knowing where the Bouldering room was, Zhen Ze and I walked around searching for it. Only to realise it was so close to the office when we walked far away.
It was my very first attempt at rock climbing. Well, disappointing we didn't get to do the outdoor 12, 15 or 18 metres rock climb due to the downpour. Frankly speaking, I don't know why I've becomed sporty-fevered. Perhaps it's army and a growing adrenalin. I recalled during my secondary school days, I would avoid such physical activities and challenges. Well, spare the Confidence building camp which I kinda appreciated it.
The experience was great and exciting. I always get thrilled by new adventures nowadays. 2 hours and my left hand got exhausted. Erm, yesterday did weights training and today I just ran..accountable for reasons? hehe Oops ;)
Nevertheless, it was fun, fun, fun! Finally doing something new in the dwell of boring life.
After 3 plus, the rain stopped. Felt sour. Otherwise, we'd have been rock climbing outdoors. Soon, 2 ladies joined the room. Well, more means we have limited freedom to choose which part of the room to occupy.
We decided to leave shortly after Guan Hui came. What happened next was interesting. We went hunting for a toilet with seperate shower rooms adequate for the three of us. The optimum commodity was the one located near the swimming facility. Well, we extended our hunt for Cash Card topping up services since Guan Hui needed to purchase an entry into the swimming facility. End up, I bought one new cash card. One more card to my collection!
Did something illegal when we finally got to the swimming pool the second time. Earlier, I entered with my SAFRA card and came out since Guan Hui needed to search for Cash Card Top-up services. Not knowing the entitlement to one visit per day. I couldn't enter the second time. Left choiceless, both Zhen Ze and me entered concurrently via entrance with Zhen Ze's SAFRA card.
We left SAFRA and walked to North Point foodcourt for a "light" dinner. Guan Hui didn't have brunch. And I supposed most of us will be dinning at home.
I left for grocery shopping at NTUC fairprice AMK. Surprisingly, my consumption expenditure didn't hit $50. Other occassion, my visit to NTUC will always exceed that amout. Well, it came close nevertheless. $48 something. Wonder what did I get? Under errand for my aunt and ah-ma, I got Tabby's dog food and towel tissues respectively. Besides, I bought a few packages of made for frying food for the "rainy days", campbell's lastest "potato and spinach" soup, Brocolli, chicken fillet, ham and low-fat bread.
Told Denn, that most probably I'll be expecting muscle aches all over tomorrow due to over exertion. Hmm.. Let's see... Anyway, Jason and his rock climbing experience..Woohoo!
:: My close friend, everything may seem blur and chaotic. I felt that same when I expecting my exams too. Really hope, with all my heart, that all your current difficulties will dissipate and all will turn out fine. You have my sincerest support along the way. Huggies.
:: To Sam, take good care of your health and speedy recovery. Snizzles snizzles go away, just be gone far far away.
:: To Zhen Ze and Guan Hui, hope we can go out and spent good times together.
:: To all my friends in local U, study hard and jiayou for your semester exams!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
De one with Favourite Things
Raining till now
Like Maria Von Trapp said, "recall some of your favourite things and then you won't feel, so bad..."
Here are some of my favourite things which I recall and like to share.
I love waking up, look at the window and see the sun partially hidden in cloudy weather. Or waking up to see the person I love by thy side. I miss the taste of a delicious breakfast where there's ham, bread, sausages, hashbrowns, orange juice or warm Earl Grey tea.
I love jogging in the sun, or have a lazy afternoon swimming and sun bathing like there's no tomorrow. I love the morning beach and the smell of salty sea in the everlasting evening. Cycling along the windy coast .
I love laying on a carpet grasspatch like those in Australia or New Zealand and take my time to read with occassional cool breeze.
I love accompany, visiting new places, doing things with my friend who love travelling and embarking on an adventurous expedition. Love the peace and sanctuary in temples regardless of religion.
I love the crunchiness of vegetables. The soury taste of orange and lemon. The relieving scent of green apples.
I love shopping, walking and seeing things alot the way. I love playing between being in control and letting go. Movies and dinner. Love chilling and talk never-endingly over coffee at Starbucks. Love listening to Jay Chou's music to express and understand my feelings.
I love to allow creativity and sophistication flow into the art I do. Love people to appreciate and acknowledge my existence in life. Love to flash my smile. Be friendly and genuine to people the same as well.
Phew.. I sure have quite a list of favourite things
Like Maria Von Trapp said, "recall some of your favourite things and then you won't feel, so bad..."
Here are some of my favourite things which I recall and like to share.
I love waking up, look at the window and see the sun partially hidden in cloudy weather. Or waking up to see the person I love by thy side. I miss the taste of a delicious breakfast where there's ham, bread, sausages, hashbrowns, orange juice or warm Earl Grey tea.
I love jogging in the sun, or have a lazy afternoon swimming and sun bathing like there's no tomorrow. I love the morning beach and the smell of salty sea in the everlasting evening. Cycling along the windy coast .
I love laying on a carpet grasspatch like those in Australia or New Zealand and take my time to read with occassional cool breeze.
I love accompany, visiting new places, doing things with my friend who love travelling and embarking on an adventurous expedition. Love the peace and sanctuary in temples regardless of religion.
I love the crunchiness of vegetables. The soury taste of orange and lemon. The relieving scent of green apples.
I love shopping, walking and seeing things alot the way. I love playing between being in control and letting go. Movies and dinner. Love chilling and talk never-endingly over coffee at Starbucks. Love listening to Jay Chou's music to express and understand my feelings.
I love to allow creativity and sophistication flow into the art I do. Love people to appreciate and acknowledge my existence in life. Love to flash my smile. Be friendly and genuine to people the same as well.
Phew.. I sure have quite a list of favourite things
De one with Body Foam
Rain in the afternoon
What kinda body foam or shower gel do you used? I believe few people will pay little attention to it. In marketing, such products belong majorly to Convenient goods (like salt and sugar) in which little purchasing effort is needed. Well, for all you know, perhaps some purchasing effort is dedicated to the price which is part of the consumer buying decision process.
For me, through my past 21 years, I've used a range of body foam. Now, let's take some time to read this blog entry and get to know more...
I believe alot of us would agree we find the brand "Johnson's Baby" familiar. It was very popular product brand which is favourable for our mothers. It smells pleasant and ideal for usage on babies? Unexplainably, I guess it's the successful marketing strategy bah. I still remember the sweet smelling bathing foam. Love it when there's lots of bubbles. Apparantly, the rich yllowish shampoo too!
Of course, times have changed. Johnson's and Johnson's came up with this fruity bath for kids. For kids hor, not children. Kids sounds more trendy I supposed. Not forgetting, there was a favourable bath which incorporate the smell of peach. Nice.
Outgrown the Johnson's product, I started using Dettol shower form. I just love the antiseptic smell. Makes me feel refreshed and "free of germs".
Well, Dettol last for 2 years or 3 until this Japanese brand of body foam, Shokubutsu, was introduced during my late secondary years and JC. I love orange alot. It was the orange flavour which made me adopted the product. Furthermore, the after bath experience was pleasant. Your skin feels tighten and has a tinkling sensation. Hmm.. do you recognise the melodious theme of the advertisement?
After which, Shokubutsu came up with this "antibacterial" shower form. It was really the prefect bathing foam which I used during my BMT and SISPEC days. Without it, I guess I'd have smells like damped drain from all those perspiration-soaked uniforms.
After I got posted to battalion, I started to pursuit a new level of satisfaction for my body foam. Other than fulfilling just physiological needs, I wanted a body foam not just enabling me to be clean and feel comfortable. But to be pleasant smelling and to a more demanding extent, to yield healthy benefit for my skin.
That was when I started using the Men's shower gel from The Body Shop. It was pretty expensive. $19.90 for a small package which last you for a month. Cents-off pricing strategy.
However, it was the exculsive and manly smell of sandalwood and later, some a pleasant musculine-sweet effusion scent. It not only cleanse your body but leaves a lasting scent to make you feel euphonious.
I supposed after unemployment with SAF. I switched to using "less for same" valued products. I.e. getting a different brand of body foam which provides the same benefits, at a lower cost. Hehe.. I started using Adidas shower form for a while.. Then tried Protex. Currently, using Walch 500. It's ester smelling and delivers a cooling delight after showers. Just love all those body foams targeting for sportmens.
Recently, under the influence of my cousin's use of Lavender body foam. I purchased a bath foam from Marks and Spencers. Vanilla and Cocoa Butter. It helps calms and control my emotions. Previously, I was using Dove's.
Can you imagine, I am currently spolit of choice using a range of body foam. One for exfoliation: Ginvera Green tea with micro beads. Cleansing: Walch and Body Shop's "of a man". Scent and moisturising: Marks and Spencers' Vanilla and Cocoa Butter.
*blushes* and grin.
What kinda body foam or shower gel do you used? I believe few people will pay little attention to it. In marketing, such products belong majorly to Convenient goods (like salt and sugar) in which little purchasing effort is needed. Well, for all you know, perhaps some purchasing effort is dedicated to the price which is part of the consumer buying decision process.
For me, through my past 21 years, I've used a range of body foam. Now, let's take some time to read this blog entry and get to know more...
I believe alot of us would agree we find the brand "Johnson's Baby" familiar. It was very popular product brand which is favourable for our mothers. It smells pleasant and ideal for usage on babies? Unexplainably, I guess it's the successful marketing strategy bah. I still remember the sweet smelling bathing foam. Love it when there's lots of bubbles. Apparantly, the rich yllowish shampoo too!
Of course, times have changed. Johnson's and Johnson's came up with this fruity bath for kids. For kids hor, not children. Kids sounds more trendy I supposed. Not forgetting, there was a favourable bath which incorporate the smell of peach. Nice.
Outgrown the Johnson's product, I started using Dettol shower form. I just love the antiseptic smell. Makes me feel refreshed and "free of germs".
Well, Dettol last for 2 years or 3 until this Japanese brand of body foam, Shokubutsu, was introduced during my late secondary years and JC. I love orange alot. It was the orange flavour which made me adopted the product. Furthermore, the after bath experience was pleasant. Your skin feels tighten and has a tinkling sensation. Hmm.. do you recognise the melodious theme of the advertisement?
After which, Shokubutsu came up with this "antibacterial" shower form. It was really the prefect bathing foam which I used during my BMT and SISPEC days. Without it, I guess I'd have smells like damped drain from all those perspiration-soaked uniforms.
After I got posted to battalion, I started to pursuit a new level of satisfaction for my body foam. Other than fulfilling just physiological needs, I wanted a body foam not just enabling me to be clean and feel comfortable. But to be pleasant smelling and to a more demanding extent, to yield healthy benefit for my skin.
That was when I started using the Men's shower gel from The Body Shop. It was pretty expensive. $19.90 for a small package which last you for a month. Cents-off pricing strategy.
However, it was the exculsive and manly smell of sandalwood and later, some a pleasant musculine-sweet effusion scent. It not only cleanse your body but leaves a lasting scent to make you feel euphonious.
I supposed after unemployment with SAF. I switched to using "less for same" valued products. I.e. getting a different brand of body foam which provides the same benefits, at a lower cost. Hehe.. I started using Adidas shower form for a while.. Then tried Protex. Currently, using Walch 500. It's ester smelling and delivers a cooling delight after showers. Just love all those body foams targeting for sportmens.
Recently, under the influence of my cousin's use of Lavender body foam. I purchased a bath foam from Marks and Spencers. Vanilla and Cocoa Butter. It helps calms and control my emotions. Previously, I was using Dove's.
Can you imagine, I am currently spolit of choice using a range of body foam. One for exfoliation: Ginvera Green tea with micro beads. Cleansing: Walch and Body Shop's "of a man". Scent and moisturising: Marks and Spencers' Vanilla and Cocoa Butter.
*blushes* and grin.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
De one with Shuqing
CHRONICLES of CHUM
I recalled, during the first band practice or second, a girl in Cedar uniform came to join us for a band practice during my SRJC days. She has a friendly appearance, hair tied up in a pony tail and left-handed. Her name was "Tan Shu Qing".
Both of us were completely clueless as we sit on the wooden steps at the back of the band room. Watching our seniors play a score which we didn't have any parts assigned yet. Funny thing, the same as my friendship with others, I can't recall how we got to know each other.
I guess it's because we were from the same section. We got to know each other during one of the band pract even though she was a mallet-percussionist and I was a snare drum percussionist. Ooo.. I remembered! The score we watched our seniors played was "Alice in Wonderland Overture" haha.
Anyway, our friendship bloomed. Back then, we were really two crazy person. I recalled we will always laugh and laugh during our breaks and after band pract when we will walk out together. Both of us went for this percussion festival thingy. However, end up, both of us backed out.
We were under sectionals by our instructor's girlfriend, Miss Wee. Remembered Qing (Shuqing) telling me why both of us like to giggle and laugh so much.
Other than that, we went through a few events like helping the Chinese Orchestra with their performance in Synergy.
Qing was a very supportive friend. We understand each other and work in good rapport during our band days. I guess it's because we are both similar as in we are crazy, previously percussionists from military bands and we also confide our emotional situation to one another.
Back then, I kinda like this girl in my JC. Qing was always creating chances and teasing me lah. Not forgetting, we also had abit of talkative sessions about our band teacher, Mr Kwek and this spoiled junior named Jeanali. Oops! Haha not forgetting, Qing said a very funny thing to me which I'll never forget. She always says she could smell be even before I entered the band room. Due to my Boss in motion cologne which I put everyday to school.
After JC, we still kept in contact and met up with Shelby. During June this year, I went to Clayton, Melbourne Australia to visit her during her short school holidays. It was cool and really enjoyable.
Qing was a good friend who cheered me up, keep me accompany and get me outgoing during jc band days. Really one of the few who I can really talk to back then. She's the only girl who labels me as a "jie mei" (she labels me, not my idea lah). Omg.
Thanks Qing, my fellow friend and percussionist!
I recalled, during the first band practice or second, a girl in Cedar uniform came to join us for a band practice during my SRJC days. She has a friendly appearance, hair tied up in a pony tail and left-handed. Her name was "Tan Shu Qing".
Both of us were completely clueless as we sit on the wooden steps at the back of the band room. Watching our seniors play a score which we didn't have any parts assigned yet. Funny thing, the same as my friendship with others, I can't recall how we got to know each other.
I guess it's because we were from the same section. We got to know each other during one of the band pract even though she was a mallet-percussionist and I was a snare drum percussionist. Ooo.. I remembered! The score we watched our seniors played was "Alice in Wonderland Overture" haha.
Anyway, our friendship bloomed. Back then, we were really two crazy person. I recalled we will always laugh and laugh during our breaks and after band pract when we will walk out together. Both of us went for this percussion festival thingy. However, end up, both of us backed out.
We were under sectionals by our instructor's girlfriend, Miss Wee. Remembered Qing (Shuqing) telling me why both of us like to giggle and laugh so much.
Other than that, we went through a few events like helping the Chinese Orchestra with their performance in Synergy.
Qing was a very supportive friend. We understand each other and work in good rapport during our band days. I guess it's because we are both similar as in we are crazy, previously percussionists from military bands and we also confide our emotional situation to one another.
Back then, I kinda like this girl in my JC. Qing was always creating chances and teasing me lah. Not forgetting, we also had abit of talkative sessions about our band teacher, Mr Kwek and this spoiled junior named Jeanali. Oops! Haha not forgetting, Qing said a very funny thing to me which I'll never forget. She always says she could smell be even before I entered the band room. Due to my Boss in motion cologne which I put everyday to school.
After JC, we still kept in contact and met up with Shelby. During June this year, I went to Clayton, Melbourne Australia to visit her during her short school holidays. It was cool and really enjoyable.
Qing was a good friend who cheered me up, keep me accompany and get me outgoing during jc band days. Really one of the few who I can really talk to back then. She's the only girl who labels me as a "jie mei" (she labels me, not my idea lah). Omg.
Thanks Qing, my fellow friend and percussionist!
De one with Post Exam Day 1
Fine weather
Today didn't do much. Didn't even went outdoors for swim, jog or even stepped out of the house. "san gu" is hospitalised due to a heart by-pass operation. Hence, Mama had to be at the hospital all day.
As such, I kinda need to stay at home to accompany and look after things around in the empty house least Jimson and ahma. Hmm.. day was ok. Finally, I could wake up, enjoy some self-made breakfast (nothing much actually.. it's Maggi Mee but it's super nice, the way I cook it) and watch my X-men animated series which is totally cool!
Well, the whole day I just watched and watched. Completed the entire Season 1 and 2. Moving on to Season 3 which features one of my favourite part of the entire X-men episodes: The Phoenix Saga. Totally fascinating.
I gave a thought to.. whether should I look for a job. Ben was kind enough to offer me the one which he's currently working at. Well, I don't know. Or perhaps I was thinking of continuing my pursuit of my driving license. Taking my time cher..
Initially, I thought my post exam days would be filled with watching home videos. However at the rate I'm going, I think there ain't much left for me to view.
Well, as much as I'm bored. Thankfully, there are people asking me out. Gotta do some transformation to myself too. Hehe..
Gosh, i miss alot of people. Especially my jc gang, close friends, Chin Yu, Mohan (who has exams until December) and alot genuine new friends. Unexplainably, it's like that. During exams, you'll discover that you have so much you want to do. After exams, everything seems so uninteresting. Haha
Anyway, trying to make the best of everything. Hmm.. gotta lots of miracles and life's delightful wonders ahead of me! ;)
Today didn't do much. Didn't even went outdoors for swim, jog or even stepped out of the house. "san gu" is hospitalised due to a heart by-pass operation. Hence, Mama had to be at the hospital all day.
As such, I kinda need to stay at home to accompany and look after things around in the empty house least Jimson and ahma. Hmm.. day was ok. Finally, I could wake up, enjoy some self-made breakfast (nothing much actually.. it's Maggi Mee but it's super nice, the way I cook it) and watch my X-men animated series which is totally cool!
Well, the whole day I just watched and watched. Completed the entire Season 1 and 2. Moving on to Season 3 which features one of my favourite part of the entire X-men episodes: The Phoenix Saga. Totally fascinating.
I gave a thought to.. whether should I look for a job. Ben was kind enough to offer me the one which he's currently working at. Well, I don't know. Or perhaps I was thinking of continuing my pursuit of my driving license. Taking my time cher..
Initially, I thought my post exam days would be filled with watching home videos. However at the rate I'm going, I think there ain't much left for me to view.
Well, as much as I'm bored. Thankfully, there are people asking me out. Gotta do some transformation to myself too. Hehe..
Gosh, i miss alot of people. Especially my jc gang, close friends, Chin Yu, Mohan (who has exams until December) and alot genuine new friends. Unexplainably, it's like that. During exams, you'll discover that you have so much you want to do. After exams, everything seems so uninteresting. Haha
Anyway, trying to make the best of everything. Hmm.. gotta lots of miracles and life's delightful wonders ahead of me! ;)
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
De one with Relieve
Calm skies
Today's a relieve. After 4 days of rest, ECONS1016 Macroeconomics Final semester paper commenced in the hot and sleepy afternoon.
The paper was relatively "ok". Choose 5 out of 7 questions. Most of the people did Q1,4,5,6 & 7. I did Q1,2,4,6 and 7. Question 1 and 7 were "must take!" questions. Especially Q7 on International Trade. The lecturer said he wouldn't forive us if we didn't do that simplest question in the paper! hehe.. Ok lah.. however the was this part (worth 4 marks) asking about equation for "Income Accounting Identity" Omg. I didn't know what it was. Sigh.
Question 1 was about PPC. Thankfully there weren't much GDP questions tested. However, to be equally mean, the question tested on definitions of Labour, Unemployment Rate, Full-employment and things like that. It came totally "off guard". Tried answering to the best I can lor...
Question 2 was on Demand and Supply. Alot of people found it tough. During the 15 minutes of reading time, I was in a dilemma of choosing between Q2 and Q5. Since I didn't like Keynesian Government sector, which is tested in Q5, I landed myself in battle with Q2. Well, the first part was rather simple. However, the second part was confusing. My answers.. well, full of uncertainty. Somehow I thought I might score more marks if I've attempted Q5. Haha
Question 4 was about Keynesian Theory on consumption and saving. I did just fine. Question 5 was on Money market. This was relatively easy. Hence, I started my exam answering this question. Cool.
Well, that's about all. hehe. After exam, it was a real relieve. It feels like a load's off my shoulders. Well, what's next?
As usual, Zhen Ze, Guan Hui and I left school for dinner at IKEA. One of my favourite dinning place. I made a "lightful" purchase too!
Today's a relieve. After 4 days of rest, ECONS1016 Macroeconomics Final semester paper commenced in the hot and sleepy afternoon.
The paper was relatively "ok". Choose 5 out of 7 questions. Most of the people did Q1,4,5,6 & 7. I did Q1,2,4,6 and 7. Question 1 and 7 were "must take!" questions. Especially Q7 on International Trade. The lecturer said he wouldn't forive us if we didn't do that simplest question in the paper! hehe.. Ok lah.. however the was this part (worth 4 marks) asking about equation for "Income Accounting Identity" Omg. I didn't know what it was. Sigh.
Question 1 was about PPC. Thankfully there weren't much GDP questions tested. However, to be equally mean, the question tested on definitions of Labour, Unemployment Rate, Full-employment and things like that. It came totally "off guard". Tried answering to the best I can lor...
Question 2 was on Demand and Supply. Alot of people found it tough. During the 15 minutes of reading time, I was in a dilemma of choosing between Q2 and Q5. Since I didn't like Keynesian Government sector, which is tested in Q5, I landed myself in battle with Q2. Well, the first part was rather simple. However, the second part was confusing. My answers.. well, full of uncertainty. Somehow I thought I might score more marks if I've attempted Q5. Haha
Question 4 was about Keynesian Theory on consumption and saving. I did just fine. Question 5 was on Money market. This was relatively easy. Hence, I started my exam answering this question. Cool.
Well, that's about all. hehe. After exam, it was a real relieve. It feels like a load's off my shoulders. Well, what's next?
As usual, Zhen Ze, Guan Hui and I left school for dinner at IKEA. One of my favourite dinning place. I made a "lightful" purchase too!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
De one with What Others Have That I Don't
Storm-set weather
Yesterday on my way back home, my mind slipped into a daze and gave a thought to the things which people have which I don't. Well, life's tough for some people like me, you know. And it can't get any worse. Let's just say, sometimes we need a breather or relieve. My heart's full of troubles, it just keeps wanting to be emptied from time to time.
It all started with Clara's birthday. Not just my close friend's. It's everybody. People have their friends celebrating for them Creating surprise birthday parties. There are others who even get lots of birthday presents from their friends. Ask Alvin and "brother", their CK underwears were from birthdays. Chin Yu and Clara have their friends thrown a surprised birthday parties. So on and so forth.
Come to think about it.. well, Envy's the culprit of the day.
I remembered I was heartbroken in June. And for my birthday, I bought a bottle of Shiraz during my Melbourne visit to the vineyard. Thought of celebrating with my gang of friends. However, ya... the bottle of wine's still keep under my bed, collecting dust.
Second, it's mummy bah.. Though I didn't really cry. Despite I smile and let musculinity put a mask on my face everytime I mention about my mummy's past away... or how sensitive I feel deep inside my heart everytime my friends exclaimed about how good their mother is... or witnessing the mother-love displayed from a stranger and her child in the public. The rain in my heart starts to pour. Over and over again like an unstoppable monsoon.
Sometimes I can't help blaming mummy. Why she had to leave and live only in my heart. Most of the time I just hate myself for not behaving and loving her when she's alive. Often, I just smile and pretend nothing's happening. Even when my exes mentioned like a joke or use it to break me down during our breakups.
The last thing what others have that I don't is Life. It comprises of love, intelligence, looks and happiness. I'm so average. At times I can't help worrying I'm barely average or lower than that. It's because of this phobia that I strive so hard in everything I do or commit in. To get acknowledgement of my existence and prov that I have a meaning in life. I'm not indispensable to anybody. Nobody even ask me out for dinner without me asking or hinting for it.
Every pro has a con. Birthday parties gotta do with my PR. Presents hard because most of the things I buy it myself. And I must be thankful I'm still getting some this year.
But how many people actually know how I feel inside? Who to blame? me.
*shake head*
Secondly, nobody is to blame for my mummy's incident. Life's about coming and leaving. I don't have maternal love. But I still have some love from the rest of my family and friends. Well, yet sometimes I wonder, when I really need one, who do I confide it?
Lastly, "each man for his own". You've gotta define yourself a meaning in life. Love is through bonding relationship and social skills; Intelluctual comes from wisdom through continuous dilligent knowledge; Looks comes from hardwork and labour to compensate for nature; and last but not least, happiness is only a state of mind. It's about how I perceive happiness to be and where to derive it from.
Jason, are you strong enough? Do you possess the challenging ability from being a Leo?
There are times I can't. Being totally honest, I can't. When I break down and collapse, who will really embrace me instead of lending a listening ear, console, comforting advices.. I doubt even any angels can.
You always tell me, Mummy: "do things within your means"
It's been 14 years when I first heard and believe it into my life philosophy. Yet, what comes presently before me, after all I've tried and experience?
Yesterday on my way back home, my mind slipped into a daze and gave a thought to the things which people have which I don't. Well, life's tough for some people like me, you know. And it can't get any worse. Let's just say, sometimes we need a breather or relieve. My heart's full of troubles, it just keeps wanting to be emptied from time to time.
It all started with Clara's birthday. Not just my close friend's. It's everybody. People have their friends celebrating for them Creating surprise birthday parties. There are others who even get lots of birthday presents from their friends. Ask Alvin and "brother", their CK underwears were from birthdays. Chin Yu and Clara have their friends thrown a surprised birthday parties. So on and so forth.
Come to think about it.. well, Envy's the culprit of the day.
I remembered I was heartbroken in June. And for my birthday, I bought a bottle of Shiraz during my Melbourne visit to the vineyard. Thought of celebrating with my gang of friends. However, ya... the bottle of wine's still keep under my bed, collecting dust.
Second, it's mummy bah.. Though I didn't really cry. Despite I smile and let musculinity put a mask on my face everytime I mention about my mummy's past away... or how sensitive I feel deep inside my heart everytime my friends exclaimed about how good their mother is... or witnessing the mother-love displayed from a stranger and her child in the public. The rain in my heart starts to pour. Over and over again like an unstoppable monsoon.
Sometimes I can't help blaming mummy. Why she had to leave and live only in my heart. Most of the time I just hate myself for not behaving and loving her when she's alive. Often, I just smile and pretend nothing's happening. Even when my exes mentioned like a joke or use it to break me down during our breakups.
The last thing what others have that I don't is Life. It comprises of love, intelligence, looks and happiness. I'm so average. At times I can't help worrying I'm barely average or lower than that. It's because of this phobia that I strive so hard in everything I do or commit in. To get acknowledgement of my existence and prov that I have a meaning in life. I'm not indispensable to anybody. Nobody even ask me out for dinner without me asking or hinting for it.
Every pro has a con. Birthday parties gotta do with my PR. Presents hard because most of the things I buy it myself. And I must be thankful I'm still getting some this year.
But how many people actually know how I feel inside? Who to blame? me.
*shake head*
Secondly, nobody is to blame for my mummy's incident. Life's about coming and leaving. I don't have maternal love. But I still have some love from the rest of my family and friends. Well, yet sometimes I wonder, when I really need one, who do I confide it?
Lastly, "each man for his own". You've gotta define yourself a meaning in life. Love is through bonding relationship and social skills; Intelluctual comes from wisdom through continuous dilligent knowledge; Looks comes from hardwork and labour to compensate for nature; and last but not least, happiness is only a state of mind. It's about how I perceive happiness to be and where to derive it from.
Jason, are you strong enough? Do you possess the challenging ability from being a Leo?
There are times I can't. Being totally honest, I can't. When I break down and collapse, who will really embrace me instead of lending a listening ear, console, comforting advices.. I doubt even any angels can.
You always tell me, Mummy: "do things within your means"
It's been 14 years when I first heard and believe it into my life philosophy. Yet, what comes presently before me, after all I've tried and experience?
Saturday, November 04, 2006
De one with "Beautiful"
Sun, cloudy and drizzle
"I don't know... if I'm the one for you in this life.
I can't help hearing my voice calling your name
Coz when I'm trying so hard not to look in your eyes
Maybe I have fallen in love with you.
I can't so describe how i'm feeling deep inside
So much more than I can say
With your touch it feels so right
Oh my you're so near all the time in this place
For I know in my heart
I'll never let you go in this lifetime
Do you know why..oh baby
Coz you're just so...beautiful..
to..me..
Well tonight bathing the scent I can hear you breathe
It's alive to see you smell with those tears in your eyes
They may say that you're just a girl in this mini-world
In my heart, you're like the world to me
Touch my hand,
Feel my heart,
Hold me close
And you'll find me
You'll find me...
You're so beautiful...
To.. me..."
A lovely song memorably resided in my heart. This I give to u, euphoniously.
Nothing happened much today. Except I ran a new route up lower Peirce Reservoir. Evening put down my studies and went for Clara's surprise birthday party at Toa Payoh Mac-donalds. Rather enjoyable because can have a get together with the gang. Wanted to go out after that but we didn't know where to go exactly. Furthermore, we thought what was best was for Clara and her boyfriend (who was rather poor thing, waited and was alone during the party). Plus she had to carry so much birthday presents back.
"I don't know... if I'm the one for you in this life.
I can't help hearing my voice calling your name
Coz when I'm trying so hard not to look in your eyes
Maybe I have fallen in love with you.
I can't so describe how i'm feeling deep inside
So much more than I can say
With your touch it feels so right
Oh my you're so near all the time in this place
For I know in my heart
I'll never let you go in this lifetime
Do you know why..oh baby
Coz you're just so...beautiful..
to..me..
Well tonight bathing the scent I can hear you breathe
It's alive to see you smell with those tears in your eyes
They may say that you're just a girl in this mini-world
In my heart, you're like the world to me
Touch my hand,
Feel my heart,
Hold me close
And you'll find me
You'll find me...
You're so beautiful...
To.. me..."
A lovely song memorably resided in my heart. This I give to u, euphoniously.
Nothing happened much today. Except I ran a new route up lower Peirce Reservoir. Evening put down my studies and went for Clara's surprise birthday party at Toa Payoh Mac-donalds. Rather enjoyable because can have a get together with the gang. Wanted to go out after that but we didn't know where to go exactly. Furthermore, we thought what was best was for Clara and her boyfriend (who was rather poor thing, waited and was alone during the party). Plus she had to carry so much birthday presents back.
Friday, November 03, 2006
De one with 3rd Exam on 3rd November
Sun and drizzle like a toggle switch
Today's 3rd Novemeber. It happens to be my 3rd examination for the semester. ISYS2059 Business Computing Exam..well what can I say?
Agree with Zhen Ze, he was exclaiming that the actual exam differ from the past year sample exams. In terms of format. Especially database.
The paper was... well, I tried my best to answer with which ever knowledge I have. It's mentionable that there were a few of theory questions which I wasn't sure. So much so I used my marketing knowledge to crap out answers.
Spreadsheet section was pretty tough. The questions were pretty open or ambiguous. There were space for self interpretation of the question. This is also so for Database section. We weren't sure which to include, given a company's invoice, payment, order and supplier. *Confused*
Personally, I didn't really expected much because I only started my revision the day before, which was yesterday. Met Sam, who came to the library to find me. We had an enjoyable dinner at some shop-eating place. He had Katong Laksa. Ate with a pair of chopsticks, not knowing that Katong Laksa is ate only with a spoon. After which I took a break and agreed to have a chill out at J8's coffee bean cafe.
Anyway, the female chief invigilator was super annoying with her funny intonation and instructions. She talks in a super irritating and unpleasant manner. Obviously, trying to amplify a "faked" authority or control when she's not. Before and after the exam, she emphasised the instructions as if it's our first time taking an exam. Kao..she's so..unliked.
During the post exam, I'll experience cognitive dissonance. Sigh.. I feel like I could have done better. Just unsatisfied with my peformance during examination, just a few minutes ago.
After exams, as usual, my mind went blank. Everytime Zhen Ze and Guan Hui discuss about the exam questions for the day, I just couldn't recall it as if I've not taken the paper yet. Oops.
We collected our Computing Assignments. After which we proceed to the Holland Village for lunch.
It's my second time to Holland Village. My first was with Mama when I was young. Well, the place changed alot. Partly, I couldn't recall the place. Nevertheless, I liked the place. It made me feel like I'm in some Australian or European village. Most likely due to the layout of the buildings over there. Nice place, lots of cafes and eating houses.
The three of us end up eating Subway. Ooo my favourite. Don't know why I've developed a liking for eating vegetables! Most probably due to the experience from Delifrance's salad lunch!
Hehe.
After which we made out way to Orchard Rd despite the rain when we were still at Holland V. Walked around Tangs since Zhen Ze wanted to look for stuff he could purchase with his voucher. Then to Far East Plaza. Walked around as Guan Hui wanted to see T-shirt. After that, we took a break, sat down as Zhen Ze ate American Cheesy Chicken.
We advanced to Heeren where I browse for swimming trunk. Well, my own NUM swimming trunk is loosening. End up, nothing special. Went to HMV to see a jap band WAT since Guan Hui said there's a Jason lookalike. Went browsing at watch shops too.
Heeren changed abit after renovation. CityChain and Levis changed their location. The bigger Levis wasn't that fantastic. Yet, credit must be given to the fountain (although the surprise was given off in September), which shoot to a height reaching 5 storeys tall.
Our last stop was at Paragon Metro. Before I left to take a long-awaited bus 132 to Thompson to meet Sam for dinner. Arrived at my destination around 07:30 PM. So paiseh about my impunctuality. We had a "first experience" korean crusine at Aunty Kim's. Initially, there weren't any seats in the air-conditioned eating house. Only outside-seats were available. Just when we decided to head towards the Japanese eating place next door, some customers left Aunty Kim's. Lucky.
Sam's usual utilary. We went to have a drink after our meals. haha. After which I headed home. It was a well mix of frowns and enjoyable day. Begun the day with a destressing jog and end it with a destressing time out with friends too.
By the way, 3 down.. one more to go
Today's 3rd Novemeber. It happens to be my 3rd examination for the semester. ISYS2059 Business Computing Exam..well what can I say?
Agree with Zhen Ze, he was exclaiming that the actual exam differ from the past year sample exams. In terms of format. Especially database.
The paper was... well, I tried my best to answer with which ever knowledge I have. It's mentionable that there were a few of theory questions which I wasn't sure. So much so I used my marketing knowledge to crap out answers.
Spreadsheet section was pretty tough. The questions were pretty open or ambiguous. There were space for self interpretation of the question. This is also so for Database section. We weren't sure which to include, given a company's invoice, payment, order and supplier. *Confused*
Personally, I didn't really expected much because I only started my revision the day before, which was yesterday. Met Sam, who came to the library to find me. We had an enjoyable dinner at some shop-eating place. He had Katong Laksa. Ate with a pair of chopsticks, not knowing that Katong Laksa is ate only with a spoon. After which I took a break and agreed to have a chill out at J8's coffee bean cafe.
Anyway, the female chief invigilator was super annoying with her funny intonation and instructions. She talks in a super irritating and unpleasant manner. Obviously, trying to amplify a "faked" authority or control when she's not. Before and after the exam, she emphasised the instructions as if it's our first time taking an exam. Kao..she's so..unliked.
During the post exam, I'll experience cognitive dissonance. Sigh.. I feel like I could have done better. Just unsatisfied with my peformance during examination, just a few minutes ago.
After exams, as usual, my mind went blank. Everytime Zhen Ze and Guan Hui discuss about the exam questions for the day, I just couldn't recall it as if I've not taken the paper yet. Oops.
We collected our Computing Assignments. After which we proceed to the Holland Village for lunch.
It's my second time to Holland Village. My first was with Mama when I was young. Well, the place changed alot. Partly, I couldn't recall the place. Nevertheless, I liked the place. It made me feel like I'm in some Australian or European village. Most likely due to the layout of the buildings over there. Nice place, lots of cafes and eating houses.
The three of us end up eating Subway. Ooo my favourite. Don't know why I've developed a liking for eating vegetables! Most probably due to the experience from Delifrance's salad lunch!
Hehe.
After which we made out way to Orchard Rd despite the rain when we were still at Holland V. Walked around Tangs since Zhen Ze wanted to look for stuff he could purchase with his voucher. Then to Far East Plaza. Walked around as Guan Hui wanted to see T-shirt. After that, we took a break, sat down as Zhen Ze ate American Cheesy Chicken.
We advanced to Heeren where I browse for swimming trunk. Well, my own NUM swimming trunk is loosening. End up, nothing special. Went to HMV to see a jap band WAT since Guan Hui said there's a Jason lookalike. Went browsing at watch shops too.
Heeren changed abit after renovation. CityChain and Levis changed their location. The bigger Levis wasn't that fantastic. Yet, credit must be given to the fountain (although the surprise was given off in September), which shoot to a height reaching 5 storeys tall.
Our last stop was at Paragon Metro. Before I left to take a long-awaited bus 132 to Thompson to meet Sam for dinner. Arrived at my destination around 07:30 PM. So paiseh about my impunctuality. We had a "first experience" korean crusine at Aunty Kim's. Initially, there weren't any seats in the air-conditioned eating house. Only outside-seats were available. Just when we decided to head towards the Japanese eating place next door, some customers left Aunty Kim's. Lucky.
Sam's usual utilary. We went to have a drink after our meals. haha. After which I headed home. It was a well mix of frowns and enjoyable day. Begun the day with a destressing jog and end it with a destressing time out with friends too.
By the way, 3 down.. one more to go
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
De one with Second Down
Rainning after exam
Today wasn't an auspicious day. Well.. spare some fine-tuning which I'll share towards the end of this entry.
Where to start? Hmmm.. The highlight of the day was MKTG 1199 Marketing Principles end Semester examination. It's pretty tough because we were given the choice to choose questions to answer.
Section A tested our theories. Consisting of 4 questions. Of which 2 were answerable upon choice. I chose Question 1 and 4. Question 1 was relatively simple. Required to state the differences between 'segmentation' and 'positioning'. In addition, state the different segmentation bases.
I believe most of the cohort chose to answer this straightforward and relatively easy question. For me, one mistake I made was stating "cultural" as one of the 4 segmentation bases, which is incorrect. Sigh. It should have been Geographical. It's the easiest to remember! Unfortunately, weirdly, I got the others (Behavioural, Demographic and Personal) right.
Question 4 was asking about the difference between 'Public relations' and 'Advertising'. Next part was stating the advantages and disadvantages of both of the above mentioned. For this, I tried answering to my best..crapped most of it. Sigh.
Section B presents 6 "closer-to-home" and applying knowlegde type of questions. Of which the candidate has to answer 3.
I avoided those questions which carries 10 whole marks for one single question. In the end, I chose Question 2, 3 and 4. The first requires stating the stages of New Product development process. Applying knowledge with the given example of marketing the new Yakult drink. For this particular question, I only managed to be confident in answering part A. Part B, I realised I didn't have the time to answer fully.
The second is about NTUC spa and characteristics about 'Services'. Out of 4, I forgotten the one last despite I got the rest of the 3 characteristics correct. Variability. This was the one which cause me one mark. Sigh. Again, Part B, I didn't have ample time to provide a satisfying answer. All I remembered and think its the way to answer the question was services differentiation and quality. Sigh.
The last question was about Consumer Buying Behaviour Process. Part A was merely stating and explaining with examples. Part B requires a real life example of the view of a Buyer of 3G mobile phone. Due to time constrains, I tried my best to produce a better answer for part A. Part B was a mere script-through. Omg.
Time management was the killer for this examination. Now I'm fearing whether my answers will earn me at least a Credit. Sigh. Buang lah!
It was raining when I came out of the examination hall. Sigh. It was a real pathetic examination session. Zhen Ze, Guan Hui and I went for dinner at BK, Westmall. What could be worst? I sight someone undesirable to my sight.
Well, I'm goodlooking and living good. Who cares about that person.
Fortunately, after a demoralising day in campus, it was compensated when I received the X-men 90's Animated cartoons series DVD, directly imported from US. It cheered me up abit.
Sigh. Second gone. Two down... Two more to go.
Today wasn't an auspicious day. Well.. spare some fine-tuning which I'll share towards the end of this entry.
Where to start? Hmmm.. The highlight of the day was MKTG 1199 Marketing Principles end Semester examination. It's pretty tough because we were given the choice to choose questions to answer.
Section A tested our theories. Consisting of 4 questions. Of which 2 were answerable upon choice. I chose Question 1 and 4. Question 1 was relatively simple. Required to state the differences between 'segmentation' and 'positioning'. In addition, state the different segmentation bases.
I believe most of the cohort chose to answer this straightforward and relatively easy question. For me, one mistake I made was stating "cultural" as one of the 4 segmentation bases, which is incorrect. Sigh. It should have been Geographical. It's the easiest to remember! Unfortunately, weirdly, I got the others (Behavioural, Demographic and Personal) right.
Question 4 was asking about the difference between 'Public relations' and 'Advertising'. Next part was stating the advantages and disadvantages of both of the above mentioned. For this, I tried answering to my best..crapped most of it. Sigh.
Section B presents 6 "closer-to-home" and applying knowlegde type of questions. Of which the candidate has to answer 3.
I avoided those questions which carries 10 whole marks for one single question. In the end, I chose Question 2, 3 and 4. The first requires stating the stages of New Product development process. Applying knowledge with the given example of marketing the new Yakult drink. For this particular question, I only managed to be confident in answering part A. Part B, I realised I didn't have the time to answer fully.
The second is about NTUC spa and characteristics about 'Services'. Out of 4, I forgotten the one last despite I got the rest of the 3 characteristics correct. Variability. This was the one which cause me one mark. Sigh. Again, Part B, I didn't have ample time to provide a satisfying answer. All I remembered and think its the way to answer the question was services differentiation and quality. Sigh.
The last question was about Consumer Buying Behaviour Process. Part A was merely stating and explaining with examples. Part B requires a real life example of the view of a Buyer of 3G mobile phone. Due to time constrains, I tried my best to produce a better answer for part A. Part B was a mere script-through. Omg.
Time management was the killer for this examination. Now I'm fearing whether my answers will earn me at least a Credit. Sigh. Buang lah!
It was raining when I came out of the examination hall. Sigh. It was a real pathetic examination session. Zhen Ze, Guan Hui and I went for dinner at BK, Westmall. What could be worst? I sight someone undesirable to my sight.
Well, I'm goodlooking and living good. Who cares about that person.
Fortunately, after a demoralising day in campus, it was compensated when I received the X-men 90's Animated cartoons series DVD, directly imported from US. It cheered me up abit.
Sigh. Second gone. Two down... Two more to go.
Monday, October 30, 2006
De one with Opening Exam
Cool day
One down.. three more to go.. Early morning, I went for a light 3km jog. After which I put on my white Levis T and beign Corduoroy jean to school. "Combat" with ACCT2060 Introductory Accounting final semester examinations.
It was pretty chaotic as most of us weren't familiarised with the new seating plans. In addition, there was a hall-full of students from other courses who are taking the same paper too.
Efficent, me and Zhen Ze found out places soon enough. I was sitting on the middle row, 3 seat from the back. It was super cold but beginning, I was so heated up as I was so nervous.
15 minutes was reading time. After which the 3 hour "battle" begun. Well, this paper wasn't really tough. However, it's really tricky. Apparantly, alot of questions on Income statement were examinated. Sigh. Didn't see any Statement of Cash Flow questions. Only a mere reconciliation was asked.
Wanna know about the questions? Here you go...
Question 1 was about telling difference between a company and a partnership; legal duties of directors; and definition and description of Asset.
:: Omg. I didn't really studied about the legal duties of directors which was a damn long chuck under Corporate Governance. Anyway, I wrote two pageful for Qn1. Phew..
Question 2's about Business transaction in journal entry manner. After which, calcuate the "accrual" net profit.
:: This was within expectation, with reference to past paper. Well.. Only part, I didn't do well is one part about the owner withdrawing $500 for personal use. Others say it will decrease cash by $500 and equity down by $500. I still wrote "This is not a biz transaction". Omg!
Question 3.. hmmm.. was about Balance Sheet. After which, it is required to calculate the profit (loss) in for the competitor.
:: Well well, my BS was perfectly balanced on my first attempt. However the next part was trouble. I was too careless to subtract off the dividends paid (should be adding) and transfer of retained profits (which actually have no effect at all). "Heart-soured" - Xin Suan. ='(
Question 4 is about... I think.. Oh ya.. it's about budgetting. Calculation of Sales mix, Contribution margin ratios and Break-even analysis.
:: So so.. bearable.
Question 5's a killer. It's about Ratio Analysis.
:: My worst. But fortunately, I was intelligent enough to realise I could get my answer with the help of the "formula sheet" provided at the back of the question paper. Managed to work out my Activity and Cash cycle. Lucky.
Question 6 was about Reconciliation of Cash Flow and reasoning why Reconciliated net cash flow is different from reported operating profit.
:: Reconciliation was ok. But I was like "what the hell?!?" I didn't study the reasoning part. Hah.. crap my way through. No choice lah.. "Do or die"
Question 7 is testing knowledge about Income Statement, again. They provide you with a "Cash accounting" Income Statement. In addition, extra information like non-cash transaction, Accounts payable, receivables, depreciation, etc. With all these materials, you're to do an "Accrual accounting" Income Statement.
:: This was the most demoralising. Without strong foundations, I missed out alot of this as there were alot of tricky areas which needs in-depth consideration. Although I got my depreciation and accrual-accounting methods right.. Amissed the consideration and logics behind the accounts payable, changes in inventory level and accounts receivable in determining additional purchase and receipts from customers. Sigh. It was a "goner" question.
Well.. it started to rain in the afternoon. I mentioned to Mohan that everytime I'm depress, it rains. Mohan replied, "the sky's rain reflects the rain in your heart".
Anyway, gotta "jiayou" for my remaining modules. 1 down, 3 more to go!
One down.. three more to go.. Early morning, I went for a light 3km jog. After which I put on my white Levis T and beign Corduoroy jean to school. "Combat" with ACCT2060 Introductory Accounting final semester examinations.
It was pretty chaotic as most of us weren't familiarised with the new seating plans. In addition, there was a hall-full of students from other courses who are taking the same paper too.
Efficent, me and Zhen Ze found out places soon enough. I was sitting on the middle row, 3 seat from the back. It was super cold but beginning, I was so heated up as I was so nervous.
15 minutes was reading time. After which the 3 hour "battle" begun. Well, this paper wasn't really tough. However, it's really tricky. Apparantly, alot of questions on Income statement were examinated. Sigh. Didn't see any Statement of Cash Flow questions. Only a mere reconciliation was asked.
Wanna know about the questions? Here you go...
Question 1 was about telling difference between a company and a partnership; legal duties of directors; and definition and description of Asset.
:: Omg. I didn't really studied about the legal duties of directors which was a damn long chuck under Corporate Governance. Anyway, I wrote two pageful for Qn1. Phew..
Question 2's about Business transaction in journal entry manner. After which, calcuate the "accrual" net profit.
:: This was within expectation, with reference to past paper. Well.. Only part, I didn't do well is one part about the owner withdrawing $500 for personal use. Others say it will decrease cash by $500 and equity down by $500. I still wrote "This is not a biz transaction". Omg!
Question 3.. hmmm.. was about Balance Sheet. After which, it is required to calculate the profit (loss) in for the competitor.
:: Well well, my BS was perfectly balanced on my first attempt. However the next part was trouble. I was too careless to subtract off the dividends paid (should be adding) and transfer of retained profits (which actually have no effect at all). "Heart-soured" - Xin Suan. ='(
Question 4 is about... I think.. Oh ya.. it's about budgetting. Calculation of Sales mix, Contribution margin ratios and Break-even analysis.
:: So so.. bearable.
Question 5's a killer. It's about Ratio Analysis.
:: My worst. But fortunately, I was intelligent enough to realise I could get my answer with the help of the "formula sheet" provided at the back of the question paper. Managed to work out my Activity and Cash cycle. Lucky.
Question 6 was about Reconciliation of Cash Flow and reasoning why Reconciliated net cash flow is different from reported operating profit.
:: Reconciliation was ok. But I was like "what the hell?!?" I didn't study the reasoning part. Hah.. crap my way through. No choice lah.. "Do or die"
Question 7 is testing knowledge about Income Statement, again. They provide you with a "Cash accounting" Income Statement. In addition, extra information like non-cash transaction, Accounts payable, receivables, depreciation, etc. With all these materials, you're to do an "Accrual accounting" Income Statement.
:: This was the most demoralising. Without strong foundations, I missed out alot of this as there were alot of tricky areas which needs in-depth consideration. Although I got my depreciation and accrual-accounting methods right.. Amissed the consideration and logics behind the accounts payable, changes in inventory level and accounts receivable in determining additional purchase and receipts from customers. Sigh. It was a "goner" question.
Well.. it started to rain in the afternoon. I mentioned to Mohan that everytime I'm depress, it rains. Mohan replied, "the sky's rain reflects the rain in your heart".
Anyway, gotta "jiayou" for my remaining modules. 1 down, 3 more to go!
Friday, October 27, 2006
De one with Silent Overflowing
Haze away-ed
Today... my heart leaked... It's overflowing...
It's as though.. no.. it is what I've accumulated in my heart... I start to feel small, embraced by coldness from inside out.
Early morning, I went to Toa Payoh Library because the one I frequent is operating "near full-capacity". However, it's alright. What wasn't alright was when I started revising my accounting after completed with 4 chapters of MKTG.
As I did my trend and vertical analysis on a financial report, flashback of my late-mother, surfaced impressionally in my mind. The emo-system functioned again as I control the tears gathering my flooded eyes. I recalled the nights when I witnessed her, pressing the calculator efficiently, penciling down the results and focusing on the accounts in front of her.. Like how and what I'm doing now..
It feels as if I'm in her position back then.. doing the same chore, spare differentiated timing.
It was then I realised how much I needed her but loneliness is the only one accompanying me.
I didn't eat ice-cream or chocolate (although I drank milo), get myself drunk nor tell anyone about it..
Since young, I've used to feel inferior and keep matters, good or bad in my heart. Well.. looks like my heart has got an enormous capacity.. until now.. repercussions are revealing..
Perhaps it's really selfish of me. I've been hoping someone to replace the emptiness, supposedly filled by my mummy. Silly. Yes, nobody is replacable of that place in my heart. I just needed comfort and embrace.
The "love is" person? nah.. I said I didn't want to tell anybody. I just feel it's better to blog it down. Like Vance and Andrew have advised me. Like how I used to be during JC, all the way back to 5 years old...
:')
Today... my heart leaked... It's overflowing...
It's as though.. no.. it is what I've accumulated in my heart... I start to feel small, embraced by coldness from inside out.
Early morning, I went to Toa Payoh Library because the one I frequent is operating "near full-capacity". However, it's alright. What wasn't alright was when I started revising my accounting after completed with 4 chapters of MKTG.
As I did my trend and vertical analysis on a financial report, flashback of my late-mother, surfaced impressionally in my mind. The emo-system functioned again as I control the tears gathering my flooded eyes. I recalled the nights when I witnessed her, pressing the calculator efficiently, penciling down the results and focusing on the accounts in front of her.. Like how and what I'm doing now..
It feels as if I'm in her position back then.. doing the same chore, spare differentiated timing.
It was then I realised how much I needed her but loneliness is the only one accompanying me.
I didn't eat ice-cream or chocolate (although I drank milo), get myself drunk nor tell anyone about it..
Since young, I've used to feel inferior and keep matters, good or bad in my heart. Well.. looks like my heart has got an enormous capacity.. until now.. repercussions are revealing..
Perhaps it's really selfish of me. I've been hoping someone to replace the emptiness, supposedly filled by my mummy. Silly. Yes, nobody is replacable of that place in my heart. I just needed comfort and embrace.
The "love is" person? nah.. I said I didn't want to tell anybody. I just feel it's better to blog it down. Like Vance and Andrew have advised me. Like how I used to be during JC, all the way back to 5 years old...
:')
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
De one with Love is...
Raining outside
Love is... fighting and making up
... lending a hand
... achieving your dreams
... chemistry, sincerity and commitment
Someone wiped away my sullen tears, stitch my broken heart and painted a smile on my plain face.
Sinceriest gratitude.
Love is... fighting and making up
... lending a hand
... achieving your dreams
... chemistry, sincerity and commitment
Someone wiped away my sullen tears, stitch my broken heart and painted a smile on my plain face.
Sinceriest gratitude.
De one with Accounting awakening
Showers brought the Haze away
It didn't take me until recent did I start to grow my fondliness for Accounting. Mid-semester exam preparation was a hell moment of demoralisation. Back then, I thought Accounting was a real tough, incomprehendable and saturated module to take. Think about it... not anymore.
Perhaps it's an inheritence from my late-mummy.. She's an accountant too. Well.. although she is a super "wrap mountain wrap ocean" multipurpose woman in the firm she works in, she's an incredible and highly-indispensable employee. Hmm.. the cons of her job is that it's very demanding. Robs you of your time. I used to remember she used to do her accounts during weekends and occassional late nights. Furthermore, it's pretty stressful too. Perhaps it's so.. that my parents warn me about becoming an accountant.
Back to me. I've learnt to appreciate and value the fundementals of Accounting. Like what I told Qing.. the systematic (with frequent sophisticated variations) and the requirement of peculiar analytical skills appeals to me greatly. Growing to be more confident and ambition-orientated towards becoming an Accountant!
Why? Partly because of the relative attractive income. In addition, the passion and fulfilling self capability bah..
I've been spending my whole day in the library. I realised I'm discovering, learning new things everyday. Yet, at the same time, it's worrying to notice some nitty gritty details which are slipping off my already filled-hands.
Gratifying, Zhen Ze and I also sms each other, clarifying our doubts now and then. "A friend in need, is a friend indeed!" ;-)
Would like to include that..well, I'm really glad that the breakup occurred. Without it, I'll never have been given boundless time and clear focused-mind to gain wisdom and knowledge. Wouldn't have been more possible. "Things does happen for it's reason."
:D
It didn't take me until recent did I start to grow my fondliness for Accounting. Mid-semester exam preparation was a hell moment of demoralisation. Back then, I thought Accounting was a real tough, incomprehendable and saturated module to take. Think about it... not anymore.
Perhaps it's an inheritence from my late-mummy.. She's an accountant too. Well.. although she is a super "wrap mountain wrap ocean" multipurpose woman in the firm she works in, she's an incredible and highly-indispensable employee. Hmm.. the cons of her job is that it's very demanding. Robs you of your time. I used to remember she used to do her accounts during weekends and occassional late nights. Furthermore, it's pretty stressful too. Perhaps it's so.. that my parents warn me about becoming an accountant.
Back to me. I've learnt to appreciate and value the fundementals of Accounting. Like what I told Qing.. the systematic (with frequent sophisticated variations) and the requirement of peculiar analytical skills appeals to me greatly. Growing to be more confident and ambition-orientated towards becoming an Accountant!
Why? Partly because of the relative attractive income. In addition, the passion and fulfilling self capability bah..
I've been spending my whole day in the library. I realised I'm discovering, learning new things everyday. Yet, at the same time, it's worrying to notice some nitty gritty details which are slipping off my already filled-hands.
Gratifying, Zhen Ze and I also sms each other, clarifying our doubts now and then. "A friend in need, is a friend indeed!" ;-)
Would like to include that..well, I'm really glad that the breakup occurred. Without it, I'll never have been given boundless time and clear focused-mind to gain wisdom and knowledge. Wouldn't have been more possible. "Things does happen for it's reason."
:D
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
De one with Cooking
PSI 40+
My first attempt at cooking occurs during home economics class at secondary school. I recalled I was partnering my classmate Yong Guang. Well, back then, all of us had to wear a white aprons. And we were told to have our names decorated on our aprons to better indentify ourselves. My late-mummy embross my name in rich blue. It was really admirable.
*pause* Well.. I really miss her.
Anyway, I was graded A for my home economics for sec 1 and 2. Well, not fully due to my competence. Partly because the teacher was one of my band teacher too. Hehe.. someone just can't help being a likable student? Nah.. I worked hard at everything.
As I grew older, I learnt to be able to cook maggi mee or instant noodles. Just boil hot water, put in all that you can find in the package and stir. Pretty easy. However, you've gotta wait for the water to boil before putting in the instant noodle. Besides this, I also learnt how to crack an egg. It seems pretty hard for a beginner to knock the egg at the edge of the cooking pot and cracking it in time for the egg to land within the parameters of the pot. Haha. Well, experiences does count!
Ooo.. I loved helping my family cook Campbell soup. Recalled it was one of the "must have" dish for dinner at home.
The second cooking skill I managed to learn was frying. As most of us would agree, the young just can't resist the taste of fried food. It wasn't until during my upper secondary level did I learnt how to do this. There was no one at home so I learn to fry. Which is what I hate the most.
Firstly, it's due to being afraid of being scald by the hot spluttering oil. Secondly, because you have to clean up the oily and stained cooking place.
Things to bear in mind are.. you have to wait for the oil to get heated up. Oftenly denoted by the stream. Otherwise, putting your food into the unheated oil earlier would only result the food in absorbing the oil. Next, you have to thaw your food before frying. If not, the food wouldn't be cooked completely. Lastly, the hot oil splutters because of contact with water. Yup.. so gotta bear in mind not to sprinkle water and experiencing the pain of getting scald by the hot liquid.
With experience, it allows for space for innovation and creativity. Recall by tradition, people usually add eggs to instant noodles. (Or was it only me?) I learnt to add sausages and try mixing natural sauces to enhance the taste.
I learnt to cook scramble eggs without oil. Healthier choice. Till date, I've experiment with dishes lik the recent Pineapple rice, Japanese curry, smash sausage patties. You just have to keep trying and trying.
Hmmm... People says that it's a plus point for men who knows how to cook.. Well, what say you?
All in all, besides the joy in possessing cookery skills. The ultimate joy still comes when people appreciates your cooking and seeing them savouring the dishes you've prepared, in delight.
Trust me, it's not just a satisfaction or sense of achievement only felt by a housewife or girl. Certainly, a man can derive this wonderful warm-heartedness too!
Well.. speaking of which, I would still hope for my future spouse to be someone who's able to cook. Erm.. not because I'm lazy or male-chauvinist. Rather, I want to have heart-bonding and romantic time, cooking together. Hehehe
My first attempt at cooking occurs during home economics class at secondary school. I recalled I was partnering my classmate Yong Guang. Well, back then, all of us had to wear a white aprons. And we were told to have our names decorated on our aprons to better indentify ourselves. My late-mummy embross my name in rich blue. It was really admirable.
*pause* Well.. I really miss her.
Anyway, I was graded A for my home economics for sec 1 and 2. Well, not fully due to my competence. Partly because the teacher was one of my band teacher too. Hehe.. someone just can't help being a likable student? Nah.. I worked hard at everything.
As I grew older, I learnt to be able to cook maggi mee or instant noodles. Just boil hot water, put in all that you can find in the package and stir. Pretty easy. However, you've gotta wait for the water to boil before putting in the instant noodle. Besides this, I also learnt how to crack an egg. It seems pretty hard for a beginner to knock the egg at the edge of the cooking pot and cracking it in time for the egg to land within the parameters of the pot. Haha. Well, experiences does count!
Ooo.. I loved helping my family cook Campbell soup. Recalled it was one of the "must have" dish for dinner at home.
The second cooking skill I managed to learn was frying. As most of us would agree, the young just can't resist the taste of fried food. It wasn't until during my upper secondary level did I learnt how to do this. There was no one at home so I learn to fry. Which is what I hate the most.
Firstly, it's due to being afraid of being scald by the hot spluttering oil. Secondly, because you have to clean up the oily and stained cooking place.
Things to bear in mind are.. you have to wait for the oil to get heated up. Oftenly denoted by the stream. Otherwise, putting your food into the unheated oil earlier would only result the food in absorbing the oil. Next, you have to thaw your food before frying. If not, the food wouldn't be cooked completely. Lastly, the hot oil splutters because of contact with water. Yup.. so gotta bear in mind not to sprinkle water and experiencing the pain of getting scald by the hot liquid.
With experience, it allows for space for innovation and creativity. Recall by tradition, people usually add eggs to instant noodles. (Or was it only me?) I learnt to add sausages and try mixing natural sauces to enhance the taste.
I learnt to cook scramble eggs without oil. Healthier choice. Till date, I've experiment with dishes lik the recent Pineapple rice, Japanese curry, smash sausage patties. You just have to keep trying and trying.
Hmmm... People says that it's a plus point for men who knows how to cook.. Well, what say you?
All in all, besides the joy in possessing cookery skills. The ultimate joy still comes when people appreciates your cooking and seeing them savouring the dishes you've prepared, in delight.
Trust me, it's not just a satisfaction or sense of achievement only felt by a housewife or girl. Certainly, a man can derive this wonderful warm-heartedness too!
Well.. speaking of which, I would still hope for my future spouse to be someone who's able to cook. Erm.. not because I'm lazy or male-chauvinist. Rather, I want to have heart-bonding and romantic time, cooking together. Hehehe
Monday, October 23, 2006
De one with Pineapple Rice
Humid
Today's been a great day. Went jogging in the morning. Managed to complete 3 km after 4 days of rest and exam preparations.
Empty stomached, I went to the library. Just in time when I reached, the door opened for admission. Hehe..save my time waiting. By the way, I didn't gel my hair.. Kinda like the natural look of my curled hair.
Today I revised two chapters of MKTG: Marketing Channels and Retailers & Wholesalers. I'm proud to say, I'm left with 3 more chapters to go. I did Accounting, to get familiarised with it again. Managed to learn a few more things I didn't realised during my revision for the last two weeks. Delightful event of the day, I realised I'm starting to have the passion for Accounting!
I went home early to try my first attempt cooking Pineapple Rice! Well.. disappointly, Mama was at the hospital visiting Uncle. She didn't tell me she have brought the neccessary ingredients for the dish. In the end, I went out to Thompson Plaza to buy raisins, Cashew nuts, Coriander. Since I couldn't get the real corianders, I bought the grinded type. Practised some creativity today. Decided to add my favourite macademia nuts besides the traditional cshew nuts.
Phew... I realised marketing skills and accounting does help. hehe.. I realised whatever I studied was really relevant and appropriate in real life. Realised there are so many products available. Pick..let's say.. Peanut Butter spread. There are so many brands.. each offering at different target consumers. Low fat for the health conscious... additional flavours for the variety-seekers.. Well...although these are "Fast Moving Convenient Goods", marketers have spoiled the consumers with a wide variety, increasing consumer's time spent on evaluating before purchase.
I must admit, I've changed in my consumption behaviour. Usually, I just grab whatever I desired. Unlike present, I dedicate more time considering the availables, compare the nutrientional informations ("labelling") and then, prices.
Ok..back to the cooking. With the help of ah-ma (my granny), we managed to follow the instructions on this "seasoning package".
1: Cut everything into small bits.
2: Add 1-2 teaspoon of VEGEATABLE oil. (Healthier choice hehe)
3: Stir-fry the shallots, onions, prawns, chicken meat (improvised)
Ah-ma taught me, to sitr fry the shallots and onions first. Until it's "qiah" (in Hokkien meaning crispy) before adding the meat. Although the instructions told me to put the vegetables in the end, poured in the baby-corns (substitude for the mixed vegetables), all the nuts.
4: After which, put the rice and the seasoning.
5: Having stir-fired the dish for a few minutes, put in the pineapple cubes.
6: Sprinkle the corianders.
Wah-la! Yummy!!!
It's delicious lor!!! It's really tasty.. I ate 3 korean-bowls of rice today.
Of course, pineapple must have accompanying dished. I fried a scrambled egg and cooked this made-to-ready Blackpepper Chicken.
Ser-dup!
Today's been a great day. Went jogging in the morning. Managed to complete 3 km after 4 days of rest and exam preparations.
Empty stomached, I went to the library. Just in time when I reached, the door opened for admission. Hehe..save my time waiting. By the way, I didn't gel my hair.. Kinda like the natural look of my curled hair.
Today I revised two chapters of MKTG: Marketing Channels and Retailers & Wholesalers. I'm proud to say, I'm left with 3 more chapters to go. I did Accounting, to get familiarised with it again. Managed to learn a few more things I didn't realised during my revision for the last two weeks. Delightful event of the day, I realised I'm starting to have the passion for Accounting!
I went home early to try my first attempt cooking Pineapple Rice! Well.. disappointly, Mama was at the hospital visiting Uncle. She didn't tell me she have brought the neccessary ingredients for the dish. In the end, I went out to Thompson Plaza to buy raisins, Cashew nuts, Coriander. Since I couldn't get the real corianders, I bought the grinded type. Practised some creativity today. Decided to add my favourite macademia nuts besides the traditional cshew nuts.
Phew... I realised marketing skills and accounting does help. hehe.. I realised whatever I studied was really relevant and appropriate in real life. Realised there are so many products available. Pick..let's say.. Peanut Butter spread. There are so many brands.. each offering at different target consumers. Low fat for the health conscious... additional flavours for the variety-seekers.. Well...although these are "Fast Moving Convenient Goods", marketers have spoiled the consumers with a wide variety, increasing consumer's time spent on evaluating before purchase.
I must admit, I've changed in my consumption behaviour. Usually, I just grab whatever I desired. Unlike present, I dedicate more time considering the availables, compare the nutrientional informations ("labelling") and then, prices.
Ok..back to the cooking. With the help of ah-ma (my granny), we managed to follow the instructions on this "seasoning package".
1: Cut everything into small bits.
2: Add 1-2 teaspoon of VEGEATABLE oil. (Healthier choice hehe)
3: Stir-fry the shallots, onions, prawns, chicken meat (improvised)
Ah-ma taught me, to sitr fry the shallots and onions first. Until it's "qiah" (in Hokkien meaning crispy) before adding the meat. Although the instructions told me to put the vegetables in the end, poured in the baby-corns (substitude for the mixed vegetables), all the nuts.
4: After which, put the rice and the seasoning.
5: Having stir-fired the dish for a few minutes, put in the pineapple cubes.
6: Sprinkle the corianders.
Wah-la! Yummy!!!
It's delicious lor!!! It's really tasty.. I ate 3 korean-bowls of rice today.
Of course, pineapple must have accompanying dished. I fried a scrambled egg and cooked this made-to-ready Blackpepper Chicken.
Ser-dup!
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