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Pictures taken from the seaward side/view

2009-07-20T11:40:00.005+08:00

These are some photos taken by my LG RENOIR, This camera/touchscreen phone not only has a 8Mega Pixel camera. It also has many other cool functions. All pictures are unedited.

Entrance of Singapore River lies the half fish, half lion. The merlion. Repaired and in working condition, It had been struck by lighting only recently.

The Singapore flyer, taken from the seaward side. I think its gonna rain.

This is Pulau Hantu. It was said that it has one of the clearest seawater in Singapore. There are many corals to see during low tide.

A picture of Singapore Sunset taken off the sea of kusu Island.

Singapore, one of the busiest sea port.

More busy ports and anchored ships means revenue for Singapore.

sushi galore

2009-07-01T11:26:00.000+08:00

Onigiri, Sushi and more sushi are the food which i made today. I made so much sushi today as compared to the previous occasion.

Onigiris are actually rice balls compressed into a triangular shapes. Mine had Mayonnaise and Tuna fillings. This is the completed Onigiri decorated with a seaweed

I dreamed a Dream - Les Misérables

2009-04-30T07:31:00.005+08:00

excerpts from the "Britain got talent show"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk for whole video.

Fantine - I Dreamed a Dream (Lyrics)

[Fantine is left alone, unemployed and destitute]

[FANTINE]
There was a time when men were kind
When their voices were soft
And their words inviting
There was a time when love was blind
And the world was a song
And the song was exciting
There was a time
Then it all went wrong

I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung, no wine untasted

But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
And they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came

And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.

McGangBang

2009-04-18T09:06:00.002+08:00

After Church, i stopped at macdonals at parklanemall to have a Mc GangBang before heading home. Mc GangBang is a self invented product which isnt sold on the menu. Heres the break down on how much it costs and the ingredients!

01 x McChicken : $2

01 x DoubleCheeseBurger: $2

Combine both of the above into a McGangBang! Viola!

To...

2009-02-18T21:30:00.000+08:00

To live, To die. To breath, to Cry. All because I kissed the world goodbye.

exams

2009-02-17T21:31:00.000+08:00

exam!!! study!!!

Buttons!

2009-02-05T21:11:00.004+08:00

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button!!! Its a great show. everyone should catch it. I caught it with Auntie Allison at The Cathay after school. Aside from lots of bed scenes, kissing scenes, and brad pitt's spectacular makeup from old pit to young pitt, the dialogues and scripts was wonderful too. 5 Stars!

Exams Around the Corner

2009-02-04T20:59:00.000+08:00

Final Semester in SP. I need to start preparing. urrgghh. Had been procastinating here and there. I don't know why but I don't seems to have the heart to study, maybe because its the last sememster, and I am in the Post CNY mood + Pre Graduation mood.

Applied for NUS, NTU and SMU. All my classmates are getting into the Uni hype. And its causing me to go with the flow. Hope I can get into one of the courses applied.

But in the mean time, WAKE UP!!!! NEED TO START STUDYING!!!! I also need to draft an email to send to SPF. I need to go back and complete my NS. *shrudders*

The voice behind the MRT...

2009-01-29T22:10:00.003+08:00

Came across this. So, She's the lady behind the "Please Stand Clear of the Yellow Line." =D

dingdong. dududududududududududu

cny2009

2009-01-26T22:38:00.007+08:00

My Granny is 80 years old, had Dementia and her memory is getting from bad to worse. She cant even remember that its Chinese New Year. She forgets everything at the present; the things we told her even just recently, and remembers vaugely about the past. She gave me lotsa angpows as she cant remember if she'd given me; when she just even did. We know that dementia is incurable and would only get worse. All we hope is that she doesnt forgets us; which would eventually. Cherish the moments you have with your loved ones. May the Good Lord bless her and keep her.

cny2009 @ myhouse (dad's side)

Ponyo Ponyo

2009-01-25T20:32:00.001+08:00

I watched Ponyo! She is soo cute. The song is so cute and cheerful too.

The Original Singer

My fav. How i wish i can play the flute.

Blessed New Year 2009

2009-01-01T22:18:00.000+08:00

Musical Delights XXXII - Pictures

2008-12-18T14:13:00.004+08:00

Finally the Concert is over, No more contrabass clarinet. No more Late nites in school during Tuesdays and Fridays! YAY! During the intermission, i went around and met many people whom i have played with in different bands.

Want to Thank Mom, Granny, Aunties and Cousins; Daniel, Jonathan & Grace, Friends from YTSS; JianRong, ChongHeng, YeWei, Victor, QiuXing, Steven, CanCai & WeiMing + her sister. Friends from NYPSB; Elsie, Friends from My SP Classmate; Ken.

Thank God for making the concert a success. =D

SPSB Lower Clarinets 2008 Rawks! forgotten by mR tAn. but never forGotten by mEe
Left: hUiYiNg, YuEyUaN, WeEsEnG & mEe

Fine Farewell for music Director

2008-12-13T09:16:00.002+08:00

SP Symphonic Band Presents: Musical Delights XXXII

Wednesday 17 December 2008
Victoria Concert Hall
7.30pm

$12(stalls), $15(circle)

Repertoire

James Barnes' Third Symphony "The Tragic" op.89
Sound Of Music
Fairest Of The Fair
Mendelssohn Concertpiece In F Minor (Clarinet Duet)
And More!

Conductor: Mr Leonard Tan

This will be Mr. Tan (Lao Ban)'s last full concert of the year, so you can expect it to be good, exciting AND VERY MUCH EMOTIONAL. Plus! First time in Singapore, a band arrangement of the Mehdelssohn Clarinet Duet... to be performed by Vincent Tan & Koh JiaRong

mudane day

2008-11-25T23:04:00.004+08:00

Was supposed to have a lab test today for my wireless networking module. I spent time revising yesterday night, but the lecturer just didnt come. as He was on MC thus we waited for nothing.

I scored a 80/100 for my quiz today. It felt good as i spent time revising 2 of the 3 tested chapters. I felt confident while attempting the questions. Unfortunately i still need to start revising for other major papers which starts next week.

LosT!~

MST - Last sem (2008/09)

2008-11-24T08:29:00.003+08:00

Mid-semester Test Students' Time-Table for Semester 2 (2008/09)‏

exams around the corner, but i am still unwell, sick with flu and fever. havent started revising. am so lost, so dead.

dead - 30th Oct 2008

2008-10-30T20:41:00.002+08:00

picture is self explainary. maybe the blogging hype for me is over.

last Semester Timetable

2008-10-07T23:48:00.001+08:00

My Time Table for the next semester is out! Last Semester. Must Jia You!!!

Although it is not the finalized time table. Its still very mad!!!

I miss the 1st slot of appointment to ballot for my elective. Damn!!! I need to remember to ballot my electives during the next appointment slot.

my mad time table. Click to enlarge

Another L

2008-09-07T20:11:00.003+08:00

Shazzy is sick with fever. But she got her dad to bring me a present.

Still in shrink wrap. Another 'L' Thank You Shazzy for the present. =D

birthday' 2008

2008-09-06T22:57:00.003+08:00

September the 6th. 生日快乐我对自己说...

Its another year has just passed for me. Its my birthday today. wish my self many good years ahead. . .

No cake this year. No presents from anyone. hence i went to buy myself some present.

My godmother gave me $50 angpow. My parents gave me $50 angpow. I saved some, then went to Tampinese Mall to buy a Gundam Model, a Death Note L Nenoroid for myself.

Then had dinner with my parents. My mom ordered 2 Chili Crabs for me. Thats about it.

Home Rot

2008-09-01T15:18:00.002+08:00

Finally, Holidays!!! Dont we just love Holidays. everyday at home do nothing.

rotting at home.

walk around Comex 2008

2008-08-31T22:28:00.001+08:00

I didn't work for this Comex Show. I thought I needed a break from everything.

My Distant Cousin, Florence and I went to Visit the Show after church. As usual, 人山人海 (people mountain people sea). She bought some thumb drives; which were dirt cheap. 1GB thumb Drive SGD$10.90. 4GB for only SGD$20.

I followed her to walk around. Didn't purchase anything.

Cheap Dining across Causeway

2008-08-26T22:15:00.002+08:00

I went to Johor Bahru with my distant cousin, KongSeng by public transport; Bus 170. We loitered around CitySquare Shopping Center all afternoon, ate super cheap cheese cakes and brownies at Secret Recipe for lunch. Each slice of cheese cake was RM 4.50 (SG$ 2.25) . So cheap right.

Then we had Kenny Rogers Roasters for Dinner. It was cheap also. We headed back to Singapore at arounf 5.30pm. Wasnt any Jam along the Causeway.

last day of Internship

2008-08-15T11:45:00.003+08:00

自由就在不远处

Although I have no idea if my Supervisor rang up my Liaison Officer to re-evaluate my grades, but i know i am finally free from this internship. 6 months there. feels like it just began yesterday. but it sure is Hell.

Made more goodies for my colleages since its the last day.

Banana Nut Muffins. Mix everything into the mixing bowl

they are rising. must wait patiently.

There they are. mini banana muffins topped with rasins

More of them, lining up in the box. My colleagues loves my muffins.

Thank God its finally over.

Internship ending

2008-08-13T15:21:00.000+08:00

Yeah, my internship ending. . .

Decided to make something for my collegues and friends and last but not least my supervisor. But what should I make? what CAN I make?

after much thinking, I decided to bake something for them. But I don't have a oven, how? I told my mom to buy one, but she say don't need to waste money, if can borrow, then borrow from people. My Aunt then volunteered to loan me her Oven.

Mix everything into the mixing bowl, then put them on the tray.

haven bake yet.

put them into the oven.

Still waiting. . . .

Ding. they are out. Ok, I know they dont look as good, but they sure taste good.

I made 2 batches. then gave them all to my collegues, friends and supervisor. =)

5 days to freedom

2008-08-11T17:28:00.000+08:00

5 More Days till my Internship ends. yay. . .

Christian the Lion

2008-08-04T11:31:00.003+08:00

Pause the Imeem player

Disclaimer: Tear-jerking Video Below. Watch at own risk.

A very touching video.

Excerpt:

The heart-warming video of the fearsome King of the Jungle, licking his former owners a year after they’d last seen each other, is truly touching.

As a cub, Christian was bought by two best friends in Harrods, who put him up in their antique shop until he grew too big for his surroundings.

In 1968, at 18 months, he was rehomed in George Adamson’s famous Kenyan wildlife sanctuary, which featured in the hit film Born Free.

A year on, when John Rendall and Anthony Bourke called to see Christian, they were warned not to get close or he’d tear them to pieces.

But instead the big-hearted big cat bounded over for a full-on cuddle.

So far the tear-jerking tail of the loving lion has gained more than six million fans on the video sharing site YouTube.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/real_life/article1479860.ece

The Good-bye card I made

2008-07-30T11:45:00.000+08:00

This is the Good Bye Card i made for Gregory n Matthew Fam. Nice rite.

Aftermath: IBM 2008

2008-07-27T23:37:00.000+08:00

Finally, IBM 2008 is over, after much controversies, Buey-Song (unhappiness) and many emotions. Going to leave those emotions aside.

My Bassclarinet Junior; Xue Jing

Me on Stage.

The whole picture. Can u spot me?

Internship: Greg last day

2008-07-16T21:45:00.000+08:00

Today is Gregory's last day in the office. We had a farewell lunch of pizzas; from Pizza Hut with him at the pantry area. Really Happy for him, but sad to see him go off before also. mixed feelings. haha.

I made him a card, using my lousy photoshop skills . Ray say, the card very gay. but I thought it was alright. who cares. I'll post a pic of the card i made another time.

All of us Posing

more act cute poeses.

The Technology department with me, the only MIS.

The guys posing.!!!

Internship: Daren 26th Birthday

2008-07-14T20:14:00.001+08:00

Its my supervisor's 26th Birthday. a Belated Birthday party was held on 14th July'08 at the sofa area during lunch. A spread of Buffet was ordered; and we had a good time eatting and cam whoring.

Everyone has food; only Daren doesn't.

Muching and cam-whoring away.

The Buffet

Opening presents; I gave my supervisor a Sasuke Shirt, a Konaha Head Band and a kuranai.

The back of the shirt.

From Left: Jeff Shi, My supervisor; Daren, me and HeanLuen

Milestone: a license

2008-07-13T20:42:00.000+08:00

My life just reached another milestone. I just gained the ability to drive; legally as on 11th July 2008

I mean, its about time. heh. Finally got my driving license, after 4 attempts.

No doubt, I admit that I am slow in learning, and I take a longer time to learn, but nevertheless, I still made it. Thank God for everything. Thank you mom for sponsoring me to learn driving. Thank All those who prayed for me, especially, Sharon, Uncle Patrick, Uncle KeenMun, Auntie SooMei, Gregory, MeeLin, Auntie Florence, Cousin Daniel, and many more.

Although i hinted a-lot, but my parents showed no enthusiasm in buying me a car anytime soon. ha ha.

After passing the test, my ex-classmate + good friend, Tan Tien Siang brought me to Botak Jones @ Amk to have lunch. I ate Fish and Chips while he ate the Cajun Chicken. We ordered an extra cheese fries. It was delicious. Maybe its because, I passed, or maybe its because, I didn't paid a single cent, cos lunch was on him. =)

Singapore Cosfest VII Coverage : Bleach Cosplayers

2008-07-08T10:59:00.005+08:00

Kurosaki Ichigo picking up a fight with the Starwars gang

Vizard; Shinji Hirako, beatedn by Shinigamis

Some Soul Society Shinigami Vs the Arrancars

Arrancars bowing down to Traitor Shinigami Captain; Sosuki Aizen

Grimjaw under attack

Grimjaw under attack.

Quincy; Ishida Uryu vs Traitor Shinigami Captain; Tōsen Kaname

Singapore Cosfest VII Coverage : Naruto Cosplayers

2008-07-08T10:50:00.002+08:00

Naruto characters

Sasuke & Sakura Scandal

Anbu; why is Sakura and Gara in Anbu clothes

Naruto characters

Kakashi Sensei doing a chidori

New computer.

2008-07-06T22:54:00.000+08:00

I just came back from Sim Lim Square with my Cousin, Daniel. Where I bought parts and DIY-ed a new System unit.

My new Computer System is fast, quiet and wonderful. I can start to play all the wonderful games in the gaming market again.

Cousins Gathering

2008-07-05T23:11:00.008+08:00

Saturday with my cousin & distant cousin; Daniel n KongSeng right after my driving revision at 8.30am.

Feeling hungry, I suggested to have lunch at Hans or somewhere nice and posh, but Kongseng say, eat something less than 5 dollars. But seriously, where to find such a cheap deal in Orchard Road.

We went to Fareast Plaza to scout around, then KongSeng told us, about this Javanese Indonesia Restaurant; Ayam Bakar Ojolal which was at lucky plaza, then we headed there.

They have this pink soda drink which was actually Rose Syrup with soda water. Its cool and refreshing. Very unique.

The Food is quite good. very value for money. Btw, the Malay word 'Ayam Bakar' means 'Grilled Chicken' in English while 'Ojolali' is a Javanese word which means 'Don't Forget'. In combination 'Ayam Bakar Ojolali' means 'Unforgettable Grilled Chicken' in English.

We had the Ayam Bakar Ojolali (Grilled Chicken rice) only @ S$5.50 and Satay @ $6.00. The Satays were very succulent and tender. The Chili was Awsome.

The Pink Soda drink. Daniel says i look like L from Death Note. haha.

My Cousin Daniel

My distant Cousin, KongSeng.

Ayam Bakar Ojolali [Halal Certified]
Lucky Plaza
304 Orchard Road
#03-39 & #03-43 Singapore 238863
(65) 6235 3597
Ayam Bakar Ojolali

Blog for what?

2008-07-04T14:49:00.008+08:00

I tried, but to no avail. Earning money through advertisements on blogs doesn't work for me. It has been months now since I placed Google ads and Nuffang on my blog, but i haven't earned any cents due to low traffic.

What in the world has blogging become? For money or for interest of blogging. With the recent increase of bloggers over the whole world, I came to realize that it is the former; as bloggers are constantly trying to get traffic and to the extent of blogging nonsense stuff.

Having blogged for more than 4 years; since year 2004, I always thought blogs are meant to be personal and filled with personal things like their mundane lives and daily rantings or such, but recent blogs i visited are full of "copies" and "non-originals".

Blogging had been degraded into such a state where bloggers blog just to capture attention and to increase their traffic. what's worse is that blogger giants like Xiaxue and Dawn yang had begun to defame and sue each other over trivial matters; like who is prettier and who's more of a hobbit or who's more plastic. Blogger Fragrant Prince was brought to task for his racist stunt.

Not that i deny i tried doing so; which i never did? Post rubbish? No way!!! Seriously!!! But I just came to my senses, that it should be time to get back to blog about my own life again. At the same time, I believe that bloggers should have the rights to blog what ever they want to blog, after all, a blog is just an online diary. No? As long as the materials doesn't crash/collide with the blogger's country Laws, constitutions and statutes; i.e racism.

So, why did I blog? My goal/resolution for blogging since day one (05 Apr 2004), was that I would be able to read my past experience when I grow old and wrinkled and to remind myself, how much I have changed since then. I would hold onto that resolution. I always love to write, maybe an autobiography or complile my blog into a book; like the Diary of Anne Frank. (:

Is Blogging a fad?

2008-07-02T16:54:00.004+08:00

If bubble tea was yester-years’s fad, web-logging or blogging, is today’s equivalent. The trend of blogging – the e-equivalent of an online diary – is, as Rupert Murdoch observed, somewhat exciting ‘simply by virtue of being something new.’ From cyber ‘I-hate-my-boyfriend’ Bridget Joneses, to why-hasn’t-osama-been-caught-yet.com, to some other complete junk, most blogs are generally read with a pinch of salt. Established Australian web-blogger Tim Dunlop has lovingly described it as ‘a geek hula-hoop’ while acknowledging that the majority, on the other hand are just waiting for this one-hit wonder to fizzle out..

But if blogging is a fad that need not be taken seriously, why are there an estimated seventy people jailed worldwide for publishing comments critical of a government or its political nature? How did five female Singaporean students get suspended for simply criticizing two teachers and a vice-principal on their blogs? Moreover, why did Singapore arrest bloggers last few months for posting racially offensive comments on their personal websites, sentencing one to jail for a month while fining the other a hefty $5,000?

In the era of digital communication, blogging is looking less like a tenant and more like a proprietor. People are starting to pay attention to blogs and admittedly, governments have begun to recognize that. Earlier in April, Murdoch himself confessed to underestimating the challenges posed by this new media. An area he thought would ‘just limp along’, blogs have proven themselves worthy challengers for news presence with the mainstream media. And if the world’s most powerful and notorious media mogul can marvel at the tenacity of this medium, how realistic are beliefs that blogs are just a passing rage and nothing more?

Call It Stormy Monday

2008-06-30T11:50:00.001+08:00

Its the last day of June, Its Monday, urrrggghh. . . I have 1000 and 1 things to do at work, so many Computers to format, so many computers to repair, so many things to do, yet so little time.

yet amid these 1001 things, this song seems to sing my current feelings and thoughts out.

CALL IT STORMY MONDAY (Walker)

They call it stormy Moday, but Tuesday's just as bad
They call it stormy Moday, but Tuesday's just as bad
Wednesday's worse, and Thursday's also sad

Yes the eagle flies on Friday, and Saturday I go out to play
Eagle flies on Friday, and Saturday I go out to play
Sunday I go to church, then I kneel down and pray

Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
Lord have mercy, my heart's in misery
Crazy about my baby, yes, send her back to me

Diablo III

2008-06-28T14:43:00.004+08:00

Gamers, young and old all alike, hear ye, hear ye, Diablo III FTW, come and hear all about it, once again, the prime evils have broken out of their cells.

"Two decades have passed since the demonic denizens, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, wandered the world of Sanctuary in a vicious rampage to shackle humanity into unholy slavery. Yet for those who battled the Prime Evils directly, the memory fades slowly and the wounds of the soul still burn.

When Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram's Cathedral seeking clues to new stirrings of evil, a comet from the heavens strikes the very ground where Diablo once entered the world. The comet carries a dark omen in its fiery being and it calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world against the rising powers of the Burning Hells – and even the failing luminaries of the High Heavens itself."

Interesting right? I vaguely remembered when Diablo 2 came out, back in the 1998, I stayed up all night just to play the game; trying out all the characters, killing monsters, zombies and other monstrosities. With Diablo III unveiled, I hope that the makers; Blizzard Entertainment will release the game sooner.

Cant't wait to get my hands on Diablo III. New playable characters; i.e. witch doctor. With all these said, click on this link to view the official webbie.

won something useless

2008-06-25T20:08:00.002+08:00

I won something. *excited*

I wrote to the editor of GameAxis Unwired for the "letter of the Month" and I can't believe it, my letter actually got published.

So what did I won? I won a Sony PS3 Game, but unfortunately, I do not have a Sony PS3 Game Console. So what am i going to do with that game? maybe i'll just sell it online. . . *disappointed*

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

2008-06-24T12:26:00.004+08:00

This is a story I read when i was very young, It sure bring back many good memories; times when we can just do nothing, and just play toys.

Title: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Author: Simms Taback

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.
I don’t why she swallowed that fly,
Perhaps she’ll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a spider,
That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don’t why she swallowed that fly -
Perhaps she’ll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a bird;
How absurd! She swallowed a bird!
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider
That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don’t why she swallowed that fly -
Perhaps she’ll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a cat.
Imagine that! She swallowed a cat.
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird …
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider
That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don’t why she swallowed that fly
Perhaps she’ll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a dog.
She went whole hog to swallow the dog!
She swallowed the dog to catch the cat…
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird …
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider
That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don’t why she swallowed that fly
Perhaps she’ll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a cow.
I don’t know how she swallowed a cow!
She swallowed the cow to catch the dog…
She swallowed the dog to catch the cat…
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird …
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider
That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don’t why she swallowed that fly
Perhaps she’ll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a horse -
She died, of course.

My Cousin is back

2008-06-22T22:07:00.001+08:00

Yay, my cousin Daniel is back from Austria and I accompanied him to Plaza Singapura to buy his saxophone; an Alto Saxophone. Cool huh?

Need Help Collecting NDP2008 Tickets?

2008-06-17T21:31:00.011+08:00

As my tittle reads, need help? Fret not, because, Just read my Intensive walk through guide and you will be enlightened!!! Lots of helpful pictures ahead; cos a picture tells a thousand words. Don't worry, just print out the guide, and you'd be at the Multipurpose facility in no time.

How to go to Marina Bay Multipurpose Facility, Singapore to collect National Day Parade 08 Tickets

Written by thesaint; everyonelovesthesaint@blogspot.com

But before that, a short advisory from the Organizing Committee:

Ticket Collection Period: 13 Jun - 22 Jun 2008
Opening Hours: 9am - 9pm
Location: Marina Bay Multi Purpose Facility Function Room 2
Documents to Bring: NRIC / Passport / Photo Driving License
There is no parking provided. You may proceed to park your vehicles at the nearby shopping malls.
If someone is collecting the tickets on your behalf, please inform him/her to bring along your document as well as theirs.
For any further enquiries, you may contact us at our hotline at 1800-637-2008.

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This information will help you plan your journey to and from the Marina Bay Multi Purpose Facility.

Arriving By Train: City Hall MRT Interchange.

Take a 10 minute walk Via the underground City Link Mall, exiting at One Raffles link to reach the Multipurpose Facility.

Step 1: Take from your nearest MRT Station to City Hall MRT Station, Alight at City Hall MRT Station then, go out of the gantry.

Step 2: After exiting the gantry, exit the MRT Station, and turn to your Right towards City Link Mall.

Step 3: Walk through the City Link Mall.

Step 4: Walk Pass the GNC, proceed down the escalator or the flight of stairs. then walk pass HMV.

Step 5: Continue walking pass many shops i.e. NewyorkNewyork restaurant , MPH Book Store, CK Underwear, Giordano etc. Look out for Adidas, Then turn Right after the Adidas Shop into a flight of stair which leads to Esplanade.

Step 6: walk through the tunnel with glass exhibits along the side.

Step 7: Walk along more exhibits, and eventually take an escalator from B1 to level 1.
Step 8: Proceed to the Esplanade Mall area, and then walk pass the "chocz" and "movie popcorn shop", then take a escalator down to B1. Exit Building via this exit, Once you see the Bus stop, turn 90 degrees left, and walk about 200 meters, and you will see the Multipurpose Facility by the bay.
Eventually, you will see this place.
I hope my walk through will be of help to those who can't find their way around. Remember to get your tickets before 22 June 2008!!! :)

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NDP tickets Collection

2008-06-16T22:47:00.004+08:00

My Internship ended early today; 2pm, due to come company event, but interns are not required to join them. hence I went to collect my National Day Parade 2008 Tickets today after work. Jake took the same bus; No. 14, with me, but alighted at Plaza Singapura while I alighted at the stop after Raffles Hotel, then i walked over to the floating Multipurpose Facility located across the Pan Pacific Hotel. Almost lost my way, but I made the Singapore Flyer the landmark, and walked towards it. I was very tempted to hop on a taxi, to go to the floating pontoon, because the journey was both far and long.

Okay, enough of typing, cos a picture tells a thousand words.

Ticket Collection Center at the Multipurpose Facility

My best Picture of The Day
Paranormal Picture of the seats, Singapore Flyer and part of the stage.

Paranormal picture of the Stage; badly taken

My Tickets!!! all 6 if them, Green Sector

After collecting the tickets, I walked back to Cityhall Mrt Station, then took Mrt home. tired legs.

whats wrong with Nuffang???

2008-06-14T09:05:00.003+08:00

Whats wrong with nuffang??? why is nuffang using wordpress. haha. do they need a web designer to design a proper webpage for them? zzz

advertisments on my blog arent loading too. :(

A Wave of Unexplainable Emotions

2008-06-12T08:33:00.007+08:00

All curled up in bed like a baby, it was late into the night. I was laying there, trying to fall asleep, when a wave of emotions swept through me and tears began welling in my eyes. It was unexplainable. I wasn't sad, I wasn't depressed, I wasn't angry. I was just being myself, in that very mood-less state...

As the tears built up, I was put on this expressway of thoughts and emotions, searching for a reason why I suddenly became like this. What was it that caused this emotional tidal wave? I need to know.

There were many options, many scenes that were brought back in to memory as I went through the library of past events in my head. Many things in the past, does not bother me anymore. Unhappy things that happened, like stresses during work, quarrels, people problems, do not mean anything to me anymore. Why? Why this sudden rush of emptiness?

Then I thought about the chain of event which happened more recently, and remembered the exchange of SMS-es with a certain someone whose choice of words wasn't very pleasant; who didn't see my point and thought I couldn't play, made feel even worse. I begun to wonder, what have I been playing thus far?

I am perplexed, confused, cornered, stuck, frustrated, irritated, not satisfied, unfulfilled, very disappointed, disillusioned. Its all coming at me.... every-thing's a blur......

Someone call SOS for me.... I'm sinking... sinking into a bottomless pit, into the Dark Hole..... I can't get out... I'm wallowing in that place where I can't pick myself up..... What happened? AAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa......................

As I stood at the crossroad of thoughts, I asked myself, "Did I choose the right path? or should I just accept my fate". I am tired. 我真的很累.

feelings shows...

Kung Fu Panda FTW

2008-06-08T22:44:00.009+08:00

"Everybody was kung-fu fighting " goes the song. Shazzy and I caught the show, Kung Fu Panda @ Plaza Singapura, 1615hrs today. We sat at the front 2nd row, B11 & B12. Stretching our neck to the max. The show was fabulous. Kung Fu Panda obviously depicts the protagonist, a panda, named Po whose dad was a goose, goes to pursue his dreams to become a kung fu master on Jade Palace.

The other notable characters in the show are the Monkey, Snake, Tigress, Mantis and Crane. These 5 creatures are created, and based on the 5 different traditional Chinese martial arts fighting style, namely the 螳螂拳 – Mantis Fist Fighting Style、蛇形刁手 – Snake Fist Fighting Style、猴拳 – Monkey Fist Fighting Style、虎拳 – Tiger Claws Fighting Style、鹤拳 – Crane Fist Fighting Style. But even though the panda fighting style ,熊猫拳 was fabricated, it was nevertheless funny and hilarious.

Although there are many actions and cgi effects, Kung Fu panda is not all about fighting. Like another show; Animal farm, where animals can talk like humans, Kung Fu Panda too, had replaced all human lifeforms with talking animals. While everyone (audiences) was laughing at how the panda was fighting with his belly and paws, I was in deep thought, contemplating about the hidden moral values about the show.

I think the show has many moral stories, i.e. Panda’s never say die attitude, panda's trust and have confidence in ourselves. No matter what people say, always have the right learning attitude and think positive. While Panda’s master saw what motivated panda; food, I think we also need to find out what can motivate ourselves and use it to motivate ourselves, and work towards our goal.

Well, last but not least, the rating: the kids love it, Shazzy likes it, and I like it too, 4 stars out of 5. Good Show. "TWO THUMBS UP" =)

Memorable quote from the movie
Tai Lung (Antagonist): What are you going to do, sit on me?
Po (Protagonist):Don't tempt me.

Official Trailer

What does the Singapore Spirit mean to you?

2008-06-05T21:24:00.008+08:00

They just called me this afternoon!!! *who?*

NDP Organizing Committee Personnel!!! Short form: NDP OCP

Phone Rings *ring ring*
Me: Ohaiyo, Moshi, Moshi?
NDP OCP: *wonders who is this Japanese fellow?* Hi, I am calling on behalf of the National Day Parade Organizing Committee, can I speak owner of NRIC of S8****55B?
Me: Hai! Its me. Can I help you?
NDP OCP: Oh, can you please tell me your NRIC number again?
Me: huh? but u just told me my number. *ponders*
NDP OCP: Ya, but I need to verify your NRIC.
ME: oh, *recites* S 8 * * * * 55 BRAVO
NDP OCP: Congratulations Sir, You won 6 tickets to this year's NDP.
Me: ok. Thanks.
NDP OCP: Collection would be from 13th June till 22nd June. Our opening hours starts from 9am till 9pm.
Me: ok, where to collect?
NDP OCP: Our Collection center is at Marina Bay, Multipurpose Facility Function Room 2.
Me: wait arh, I write down, M-a-r-i-n-a B-a-y, M-u-l-t-i-p-u-r-p-o-s-e . . . .
NDP OCP: Yeah, it’s on the floating platform on level 1.
Me: ok. I am done.
NDP OC: you need to bring your IC for us to verify. And there will not be any parking spaces available, so please park elsewhere.
Me: Hmm. ok, but which is the nearest MRT arh?
NDP OC: That would be City Hall Mrt.
Me: ok. Thanks you.
NDP OC: Ok, that’s all. Have a nice day.

Cool right? Its the 1st time I won tickets since the e-balloting of national day tickets started. But anyway, I am going to give some of the tickets to my auntie and her family. It was her who told me to try my luck and see if I can get the tickets. The last time I watched a live NDP is 2003 and I want to relive the live NDP feeling.

My record of watching Live NDPs are the following years, 1998 (preview), 1999(preview + live), 2001(live), 2002(live) and 2003(live) In all my past live NDP experiences my favorite part of NDPs are neither the dancing nor the fanciful costumes but it’s the Marching In and Marching Pass!

I assure you, watching NDP live is different from watching it on the television as the feeling is really different. Let me relate some of my experiences watching live NDP. While the Marches played by the SAF band fills the "stadium". The Smartness of the contingents and the regimental togetherness makes me feel awed each time I watch the marching in and during the march pass.

I love the part when the parade commander asks, "Mr President Sir, May I ask for your permission to inspect the parade, Sir." then the President nods, then the parade commander does the "hormat" to the president with his sword, by kissing the sword.

Who says people are united only in times of disasters? Singaporeans are united both physically and in spirit, especially so, when the president goes around the "stadium" on the little buggy, Singaporeans will then stand and wave the Singapore Flags at the president, followed by doing the Kallang wave which is unique only to Singapore.

And the even more heartwarming moment would be when the whole "stadium" stands up together to Sing the National Anthem followed by reciting of the Pledge. I don't know why but usually at this moment, I would be moved to tears or feeling all the goose pimples all over me because, of the Singapore Spirit. The oneness of our people, people of different race, religion and background, together making a stand, to set aside their differences and to pledge themselves to be Singaporean. This is truly a moment of wonderment despite our cultural differences.

As the NDP comes to the ending part, Songs like with lyrics like, "Five Stars Rising, out of a stormy sea", "Count on me Singapore", "Stand up for Singapore" and “We are Singapore" rings through-out the stadium, with everyone, brothers, sisters, family and friends and even strangers join together in the choruses. Once again, the nostalgic feelings comes to pass, and the Singapore Spirit makes everyone, thus truly, One people, One nation, One Singapore while watching the beautiful display of fireworks.

stay-tuned for more blog updates as i collect the tickets next week.

*Banner and Photos coutesy of www.ndp.org.sg*

The PC Show 2008!

2008-06-01T19:45:00.007+08:00

Amid the hustle and bustle of the Great Singapore Sale, the PC Show 2008 lurks around the corner. It starts its international showcase in Singapore, Suntec City. This time, it will be incorporating

Digital Imaging 2008 (The International showcase of the Latest Digital Imaging Solutions) and

Game 2008 (The International showcase of the Latest gaming, animation & multimedia exhibitions).

Anyone going? 1 more week to the Show!!!

THE PC SHOW 2008

Start Date : 12 June 2008
End Date : 15 June 2008

Description :
The PC Show, Singapore's Longest-running and Most Successful IT and Consumer Electronics Exhibition is back again with its 18th presentation. Following a successful showcase in 2007 with more than 400 exhibitors chalking up on-the-spot sales of over $26 million from the 907,000 visitors, The PC Show 2008 will present another significant and exciting showcase for all exhibitors and visitors.

A ONE-STOP SHOP with the latest trends, variety of products and great offers to satisfy our IT-savvy consumers…

Don't miss out on The PC Show 2008!
Venue : Suntec Singapore International ConventioPost Optionsn & Exhibition Center

Location : Level 3, 4 and 6

Organizer : Lines Exposition & Management Services Pte Ltd

Time : 12.00 pm - 9.00 pm

I'd be working there at the Hardware Zone Counter for all 4 days. Want to sign up for some HWM magazines? or Deluxe member? Come and find me!!! Let me know if you are dropping by to say hi, maybe, I can give you some ~~freebies!~~ things *if my boss isn't looking lah* haha. . .

Iron Man's Adventures!!!

2008-05-31T19:08:00.004+08:00

Ever wondered what would happen if many marvel super heroes are in one show; other than X-man(Marvel Comics) and Justice League(DC Universe)?

If you still didn't know, Marvel will be releasing, Ironman The Movie (already Released) followed by-> The Incredible Hulk Then -> Thor The Movie, then -> The Captain America Movie

And the finale after these 4 movies will be....... THE AVENGERS Movie.

So lets wait, it'll take a few years. It's all already announced.

At the mean time, take a peak at this awesome video! Spider Man teams up with Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk verses the attacking cylons. The animation is good and the CG effects are great. It's just really cool to watch. I watched twice and I am watching again!!!

Blogger Name Cards!!!

2008-05-30T19:50:00.002+08:00

I saw how Jayden made his blogger name cards. . . They were absolutely gorgeous lah. So I took his idea and made my own.

Copy Right!!!

The Outcome!

Jayden used Internet Explorer and Safari whereas I used FireFox to make for my CCA blog. I got to admit, I am not rich, never send it to the professional printing company, i used my company's Color Lazer Printer to print these myself. Then I used penknife to cut the edges.

Going to give them to my juniors when I see them. Cool rite? Next up, Namecards for my blog. Thinking of a theme now. . . something emo it think. haha

ERP in operation

2008-05-29T23:07:00.003+08:00

Picture from WahPiangEh

Congratulations to Singapore for Her recent win; Pedra Branca aka Horseburg Lighthouse. But let me 1st give you some quick information on ERP.

Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) is an electronic system of road pricing based on a pay-as-you-use principle in Singapore. It is designed to be a fair system as motorists are charged when they use the road during peak hours by Cash Card. Sea Route in this situation.

The picture should be self explanatory. Might happen in near future. =P

Attack of the MRT Auntie

2008-05-28T11:55:00.004+08:00

Okae, i maybe Slow or wolS, but according to the owner of the video:

If this is someone you know, please contact her family and get her some help.

Don't ask me why, this auntie suddenly scold random vulgarity which including mother ****er, knnccb and etc. I pity her; she needs help badly.

For those who are clueless, I don't know this auntie. This is just a simple case of a crazy woman attack a random passer by. I just happened to be unlucky that night. Before judging on me, please try to understand what's going on first.

This happen at around 11pm at Clarke Quay MRT station where I was walking towards the station to get home. This woman follow from behind and disturbing me along the way. All her words are hurtful and insulting but I just ignore her as I realise she must have some mental problems. (Why bother reasoning with a crazy person?)

When I reach the gantry, she spited at me. That's where I start to get a little pissed off, I may not be a saint, but I won't resolves to violent. If I punch her, I would be the one in the wrong instead.

I have to take this video down so as to protect myself. I need some evidence if things get ugly. Who knows what the auntie might do next? Fortunately she didn't climb over or do anything worst. She seems to know some shame too, that's why she cover up her face and make her retreat.

But I tell you, the auntie IS violent, you could see what she tries to do with her slipper.

The ending part is probably the childish side of me. But can't an angry man let off some steam? If you are in my shoe, being insulted, spited at, you might take a different approach to solve the situation, but would you have the leisure of time to plan your solutions?

Lastly, I had enough of clueless idiots jumping into conclusion, so no more comments for you guys.

The Auntie must be crazy. Best part of the Video is, "auntie no more already ah?" haha

Sg basher grow up please!

2008-05-28T00:00:00.002+08:00

It appears that someone, hates Singapore to the core. . .

http://www.fcuksingapore.blogspot.com/

You guys should go and take a look at his posts. according to Marc, who discovered the shocking revelation, he revealed that author of fcuksingapore is a M'sian

I was shocked while reading some of the posts. Most of them are quite political while other posts are just purely anti-Sg. The fact is that Singapore didn't rob Malaysia of Pedra Blanca. Singapore gained gain sovereignty over the rocks and was given authority over it by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The case is already all over, and yet the author of fcuksingapore is making a mountain out of a mole hill. Malaysia agreed to settle the case with Singapore at the ICJ, and also agreed to accept what ever judgment which proceeded after the judging.

So, what is the motion? There is none, because your leaders already accepted the fact of the ruling. Why continue to cry over spilled milk. There goes a saying, empty vessels makes the most noise. I guess, author of fcuksingapore is one of em'. and if you really want to know what is going on in Malaysia, read this. Author of Shiokguy is more of an academic and more enlightening than of silly fcuksingapore's blog.

No petrol sales to foreign cars; Malaysia border towns

2008-05-27T20:36:00.010+08:00

M'SIA GOVT BANS SALE OF FUEL TO FOREIGN CARS THIS FRIDAY

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The government has decided to ban all petrol stations at the country's borders from selling petrol and diesel to foreign cars beginning Friday.

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Samad said at the Malaysia-Thailand border, the ban involved petrol stations that were 30-50km from the border.

He said the ban covered Perlis, Kedah, North Perak, Kelantan and several districts in Johor including Kulai and Johor Baharu. "A written directive regarding the ban under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 will be issued to 200-300 petrol station operators in the near future," Shahrir told reporters at the Parliament lobby after attending a meeting of the Cabinet Committee On Inflation at Parliament House.

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. He said the ban would be in force until his ministry could determine an appropriate subsidy management system to block "optimistic" buying and selling. "This move is a stern act by the government to reduce the leak in subsidy that involved high cost and which should actually be enjoyed by the lower-income group in the country.

Link

After the ban takes place, it is no doubt that there will be a decline in tourist who drive into Malaysia from Singapore and Thailand. Without Oil; which is one of the biggest attraction for it's neighbors, economy gradually will decline for the tourism industry.

What if foreign drivers experienced a shortage of petrol while traveling at one of Malaysia's border towns? Alight and wait for a tow? Or just be left stranded in a foreign land? Drivers should keep a petrol canisters in their boot, so that they can walk to the kiosk to purchase petrol from their petrol canisters.

With rising oil and petrol prices, I believe that in the long run, petrol will be beyond the rich of the less wealthy and the middle class. But on the bright side, i foresee less cars on the road and lesser pollution.

To all car owners out there, if you cannot afford to maintain a car, please do not drive one and help save the EARTH and stop choking the roads.

Rich Dad Poor Dad? Think again.

2008-05-26T21:07:00.006+08:00

~ wall of words ahead ~

Have you ever seen people reading this book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" while traveling on the train or on the bus? well, i am sure, this is not an uncommon sight. More and more people have begun to read this book.

A quick search with my good friend, Google.com, reveals that the book is currently No. 1 on the New York Times paperback "advice" chart for more than 5 years. Spin offs, including Rich Dad's Guide to Investing and Rich Kid, Smart Kid, also seems to be selling. Obviously there are many, many advice books on the market, financially focused and otherwise, but only a handful turn into franchises. So, why this one?

Published in 1997 then republished in 2001, this book has been around for more than 8 years. And still going popular amongst youths to middle aged men who want to get rich. But then again, can a book written way back before the millennium year of the y2k bug still be quoted and be used in the present times? I highly beg to differ.

It was reported that Kiyosaki, the author is primarily a creature of Amway (now known as Quixtar) and other multi-level marketing organizations. Reportedly, his books were not selling until he allied himself with that crowd. Then the volume of sales to those MLM guys made him a “best-selling author,” which caused normal non-MLM people to think the book must be good.

The book preaches fabled like presentation of personal success stories, wrapped in the mantle of "education". The parable format is particularly popular these days and has helped other books like "Who Moved My Cheese?" and "Fish". The twist in this case is the blurring of parable and what appears to be autobiography.

But think again, autobiography or how to get-rich-book, Poor Dad or Rich Dad won't be so popular unless people buys and read them. However much money the author, Mr Kiyosaki did or didn't make in the past, he's making a fortune by selling the idea that he holds the key to your financial future.

Having sold more than 2 million copies since May 2000 in the United States alone; it's also been translated into other languages and has probably sold 10 times that amount worldwide, I am sure the readers have made the author richer, not by his expertise as stated in the book but by publishing more of these "self help; get-rich-quick" books. It was reported that many people, having read these books, are still in the rat race, and are not doing well. Many are usually still lost as they do not know where or how to proceed even reading all these books.

I am not bashing the book, but just expressing my thoughts, because, you can expect worse vocabularies if I were bashing. Please think twice before purchasing the book or at least, read from a skeptic's point of view. But at least, I am sure, never am I reading such useless books,

Face it, Neither you won't be able to get rich, nor will you be poor in Singapore, unless your last name is L e e. Its a dog eat dog world out there and I personally feel that being down to earth is more important. Btw, I am an anti-MLM person, Its appreciated for u to keep your distance away from me, if you are MLM, or face my wrath.

Other Interesting Related Links:
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Story?id=1982669&page=1
http://ww-success.com/blog/index.php/2006/11/27/the-truth-about-rich-dad-poor-dad/
http://www.johntreed.com/Kiyosaki.html

WaKaRu. Nice

2008-05-22T23:11:00.002+08:00

Arranged to meet at City Hall Mrt Control Station at 7.30pm. JingTing turned up 1st, followed by aaron and subsequently JunRong. Then we waited for boonhua until can die. At 7.30pm, He rang me up to say, he arrived. I told him to wait at the Control Station for me without asking which station he was in; to pick him up as we were at rafless City shopping center.

When i arrived at the MRT station, I think i gave him more than 20 miss calls, and he still didn't pick up the bloddy damn phone. Then I thought i gave him bad instructions and thought he waited at Raffles Place Mrt instead of City Hall, hence I took a traini 1 stop down to Raffles Place to see if he is there. To my dismay, he wasn't. Then had to ask Junrong and the others to help look out for him in City Hall Station. When Boonhua finally picked up my call, He was at City Hall station's other exit. I had to take a train back from Raffles Place to City Hall.

Anyway, We walked from City Hall Mrt to Clark Quay Mrt. Initally wanted to go settlers to play board game and have dinner there. But after the long walk, we finally reach there after many nonsense from Junrong and JingTing who insisted to go settlers, but the settlers cafe was already full house when we found the place. No choice, I quickly suggested to go to centro which is across the road.

Then we had our dinner at 8.30Pm at wakaru.

Dinner was fabulous. But abit pricey.

After Dinner; BoonHua went home while the rest of us went to eski-bar to chill @ boat quay. Freaking Cold there. I then treated them to a drink. JingTing had "Chocolate Matini", Aaron Had "RustyNail", JunRong had an "E-Avalache", while I had a "sex on the beach". Its Fun to meet up with friends. Although I am broke now, but lets meet again soon?

Tag! FTW!

2008-05-21T21:28:00.002+08:00

I dun wan to do this actually, but since I was tagged by Cindy, then. . . . hmmm. . . I do ba. . . (:

I - I want to Seek Ye First xD
II - I want to slim down :D
III - I hate my Internship
IV - I like to slack.
V - I am a Avid reader of Sci-fiction Novels.
VI - I procrastinate a-lot though I know that's really bad.
VII - I love freebies
VIII - I am kiasu. *imkiasu*
IX - I wanna start re-playing some old Computer games soon -_-
X - I am a homely person but i like to go out with friends *imoxymoronic*

The idea here is to post 10 random stuffs about yourself and then tag 5 random fwends to do the same.

So eh, I am gonna tag Junior, Genevieve, Jeanna, LiMing, Aaron. Please do the Tag thingy. ty. . .

like the movies. . .

2008-05-20T09:04:00.003+08:00

"两个人上车，为什么三个人会下车呢？"asks my dad.

Dad was just sharing that a Malay couple; pregnant lady and her husband got into his taxi on Sunday 18Th May 2008, then directed him to drive to Singapore General Hospital (SGH) as the wife was about to be in labour. On the way, the lady gave birth in the taxi as the baby's legs popped out already, and in the next few moments, the body, then the head followed.

The lady's husband was frantic, knowing not what to do, He kept asking my dad what to do. My dad told him to take off his shirt to wrap the baby.

The baby was crying and the newborn's father hurried my dad to go to SGH as soon as possible. But due to the distance of SGH, my dad told him, that He will drive to KK hospital instead.

As soon as they arrived KK Hospital, my dad got off the taxi and went to ask nurses to come to attend to the newborn child; cut the umbilical cord and stuff.

After they left the car, my dad drove off. Ever thought what would be on the birth certificate for the blank: Place of Birth? Maybe my dad's taxi.

Anyway, my dad picked up the same couple again on 19Th May 2008, without realizing it's the same couple He drove and witness the birth of their new born, But the newborn's Father recognized my dad immediately and Thanked my dad, gave my dad some money (taxi fare, cos they forgot to pay the other day).

BTW, the lady told my dad its her 5th child thus far. Amazing isn't it? Witnessing birth in a taxi and meeting the couple again? Just like the movies.

人生就是八个字：生老病死，喜怒哀乐！but whether good or bad; Thank God.

Mourn-days

2008-05-19T21:17:00.000+08:00

China has begun three days of mourning for victims of the Si Chuan earthquake, which has left more than 70,000 people dead, buried under rubble or missing.
Photos Courtesy from BBC.com

Public Holiday, It's Vesak Day. While many Buddhist devotees pay homage to Buddha, One week had passed since the Earthquake in China. Thank God, my parents were back; safe and sound since 15Th May 2008, 6.30am. They did not visit SiChuan nor ChengDu.

As reported on the news, more than 71,000 people are dead, buried or missing following last Monday's 7.9 magnitude quake, China's state media say. More than 220,000 people were injured. Tears fills my eyes every time i see news reports on China's earthquake.

In Chengdu, the provincial capital, people held hands to observe a three-minute silence in honor of the victims.
Photos Courtesy from BBC.com

Its ~~Mourn-day~~ Monday, at China. While the Chinese Government declares a 3 day mourning period for the whole of China, the whole Chinese state came to a halt at 1428 local time (0628 GMT), people across the country fell silent for three minutes as air-raid sirens and car horns wailed. I was simply touched when i saw these images on the news and tears started to trickle down.

Fragile Lives

2008-05-14T14:35:00.005+08:00

Above picture depicts the current state in Si Chuan Province of China. Houses collapsed and people out in the open; outside the hospitals (can u imagine how cold is it in China). Doctors and Nurses rushing to save lives. Even the Chinese temple was not spared from the Earthquake.

(Viewer Discretion Advised: Not for the weak heart-ed)

Bodies found from the aftermath of the earthquake were left lying on the streets. People crying for their loved ones. Mostly found under the rubble are children and students.

I really feel for them. Maybe its because, I am a Chinese too. Let the dead rest in peace, and may the living find strength to live through this ordeal. Hope that they are able to pick themselves up and go on...

On the same note, I feel that Singaporeans are taking it for granted that we are such a 'peaceful' city. We should all be ready and vigilant; in-case something happens. Natural disasters are not something which can be helped.

There is still no news from my parents, but by right, they should be back by today or tomorrow tentatively. Please continue to pray for their safety in China.

Post-blogging note: posted this in office. Supervisor is on MC.

Human Misery

2008-05-13T21:37:00.004+08:00

The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.8, struck south-western China, greatly affected people's lives on Monday afternoon. It was reported that the death count currently stands at 12,000.

In the Si Chuan Province, town of Cheng Du, hospitals are over filled. patients have to rest outside the hospital on make shift beds.

But at least, the relief is that the latest media release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Singapore shows that there have been no reports of any Singaporeans being injured. Hope my Parents come back soon.

Worried Sick

2008-05-12T23:24:00.005+08:00

I would be faking it if i told you I wasn't worried. My parents are in China currently touring since last Wednesday (7th May 2008)

After hearing the news about the earthquake (measuring 7.8 Magnitude) at Chengdu. I tried to call my dad, but he's phone's not on-ed. My last conversation was on 8Th May 2008 (Thursday). My dad called to inform me, that they arrived in China.

I have no idea which Tour Agency they went to; nor which States / Province /City in China they are touring. Please Pray for my parents.

Current response from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Link

happie bday 2 Shinching

2008-05-12T09:13:00.002+08:00

ShinChing!!! Happy birthday to you. 生日快乐！

it so happens to be Jeff (sem). Vijay(editorial) and Jimmy (my supervisor's boss)'s Birthday too. Happy birthday to you.

My flair with strings

2008-05-10T21:28:00.001+08:00

象是拉小提琴的吗？

Picking up violin lessons from my church friend, Tong Li. Just on the 1st lesson, I learned how to hold the instrument, long bows; short bows, position of the notes and I also played the G Major scale. All that in just one lesson, don't I just have the violinist look? =)

A Tribute to Deborah de Souza

2008-05-07T21:51:00.004+08:00

Right: Deborah de Souza

Well-known 938Live presenter Deborah de Souza (picture), 37, died yesterday after a short battle with stomach cancer.
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According to her mother Rita de Souza, the former host of Body and Soul had been diagnosed with the disease after a continued bout of gastric problems. "We didn't know at the beginning because stomach cancer has no symptoms," said Mrs de Souza.
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The news of her death came as a shock to some of her colleagues who said she was well known for her cheerful laugh and personality. She was also a capable and well-respected presenter with a passion for her work- and health-related issues.
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Equally at home with live programmes and packaged ones, Ms de Souza was not only a commentator for the National Day Parade but also did a series of stories on vanishing trades in Singapore that was so well received that it was produced into a CD.
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Ms de Souza, who had shunned conventional chemotherapy and surgery in favour of alternative treatment, found out about her condition in January. By February condition in January. By February, the cancer had spread, said her mother. But she kept her spirits up throughout her ordeal.
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Ms Gerardine Tan, senior programme director at 938LIVE, who was both a colleague and childhood friend, said: "When she was diagnosed, she was at peace. She said this was God's plan."

Source: http://www.todayonline.com/articles/252407.asp

I saw this news while traveling to work this morning, peeping behind some other commuters who are reading the Today paper. It just reminds me how fragile and impermanent of lives are.. I got a shock hearing MC King passed away recently, now another has left us... 938 live was one of the few radio stations i used listen too other than Class 95FM and Symphony 92.4FM.

I Really would miss her and her voice. Deborah, you will be missed by many.

I had lunch today with MeeLin and Gregory at Sushi Teh, Holland Village. I had this wonderful sashimi salad and Authentic Japanese Curry Udon, while Greg had Salmon Skins and some Katsu Rice. MeeLin had her Sushis and more sushis. Unfortunately, i couldn't finish my Curry Udon, hence Greg and MeeLin helpped me eat. =)

While I still didn't manage to solve the FTP server using Virtual Users in Linux OS, I managed to complete other tasks given to me. I was awarded 'B' for Conduct and 'C' for Performance. =( GPA dropping soon.

93.8FM Link

ECP @ 2nd May Picture Update

2008-05-06T12:52:00.003+08:00

Photo Updates; Courtesy Of WeiZhen

From Left: SherlynYap. Lim WeiZhen, Me, JimChua

Jim; trying to be funny

The Magnificent Sand Castle

Lets Jump & reach for the skies

Cycling @ ECP

2008-05-02T22:10:00.001+08:00

On Leave today, and I Went Cycling with colleagues; namely Weizhen, Sherlyn, Wishnu and Jim at East Coast Park (ECP). Cycling at ECP has never been so tiring. Maybe its because, I haven't been exercising for a long time.

I also did some blading, but it was horrible as I kept falling all over.

Labour Day 2008

2008-05-01T20:08:00.002+08:00

May has finally came. . . and its public holiday today; Lab our Day. I stayed at home; reinstalled my favorite game; world of war craft. sat there playing till evening, went out with my family to meet my mother side's relatives to celebrate mother's day with all the relatives.

Took leave for tomorrow, to go out and enjoy while I can. going to be tiring day tomorrow.

<- My cute cousin Sheryln Tan; doodling

Iron Man 2008

2008-04-29T00:00:00.001+08:00

I caught a Gala Premiere of the latest Movie; Iron Man at Lido Yesterday. And when I mean Gala Premiere; I meant, I got to watch it even before the sneak preview. I was determined to write a short review of what I though of the movie as I got to catch it way even before the launch in America. The Gala Premiere event was graced by many local actors/ actresses, directors, producers, Deejays etc, and people like me. . . haha

Anyway, back to the critique of the movie, the main difference I noticed as from the comics and cartoons was that the period of the wars was entirely different. Let me elaborate further. Iron Man is a character that falls under the comic time period known as "the silver age", generally regarded as being in the 60's as this was a time when super heroes became both more fantastic and more scientific, with Iron Man falling into the category.

But the film depicts Wars in Afghanistan filled with desert filled landscapes and mountainous caves, and that struck me like an arrow. That is because; the wars were more of a terrorist threat rather than the communist threat; which was more prominent of a problem back in the 60s when the comic and cartoon was originally made.

The two biggest changes made to the iron man story are time and location. But even with major changes, the movie still tried its best to maintain an ongoing continuity and still follows the comic's latest revision and had a similar ending, although there were many twists in the characters and some plots.

Okay. With these brief summaries, I'd rate it 4 stars out of 5 for its familiar story line and creative twists to the plots and characters. The explosive actions and fighting scenes were great too. I stayed till the credits ended, hoping that there would be some trailer to the next episode but was disappointed not to find any.

Movie premieres in Singapore Island wide on 1st May 2008 (and 30th April 2008 for Sneak Preview). I am just one of the lucky ones who caught it one day earlier.

Post-blogging note: I want to thank KongSeng and his friend for the free ticket to watch the Gala Premiere of Iron Man the movie

China Jeans

2008-04-25T22:00:00.002+08:00

Wheeeeee!!!! Its Friday again. Work was horrible as usual; but not as terrible yet because my supervisor has been away for the past 3 days. He is/was on exam leave, but work is still nonetheless a harrowing experience. As I dwell in the ice-cold office which I swear is freezing at sub-zero temperatures, is definitely not a nice place to be.

I got to meet up with my ex-classmates of DCNT/12; Jiawei and Glen after work and went to Queensway to shop for a present for Aaron; who’s birthday falls on Monday; 28th April. He happens has the same birthday date as my mother.

We walked around and I finally bought a pair of jeans; at $35 only. So cheap! Right? 1st time I bought so cheap jeans. No doubt that it is not the branded sort; China brand. It is still comfy and looks nice on me! Who says comfy things must be branded. Don't look down on China brand! What kind of stuffs isn’t made in China these days anyway?

EmO FashIon? Nice rite?

China Rawks!!! My ancestors were from China too! (hence; I rawk too!)

Post-blogging note: aside from the behavior of China people in Singapore, they are generally nice and the quality of stuffs which says made in China can be found anywhere and everywhere.

My thoughts revealed.

2008-04-24T13:55:00.011+08:00

With the start of this new semester, marks my 1st anniversary with SPSB's clarinet section. I want to thank its players and peers for giving me the chance to play with them.

I do not know, but some people may think that I am proud and full of arrogance. But the fact is that I actually do not mix well with people and have problems communicating to people I do not know well. I don’t know why, but I have the inferior complexity, which makes me always feel left out, not needed and redundant. I don’t feel needed. :'(

I have been very thankful and I know that i am very privileged to be able to play on the Contra Bass Clarinet; as there are not many Contras in Singapore but yet, I always complain and want to play other version of the clarinet which is smaller. I apologize for this action. But as the Chinese saying goes, 寂寞难挨. It is a known fact that it is kind of lonely sitting on the high chair by oneself. Being unable to interact with people in the section as the highchair is usually placed in the farthest position of the 2nd row; else the 3rd row, made me felt worse. I have been unable to express my thoughts thus far till now.

I have been unable to cope well with stress caused by my internship, it is truly a traumatic experience, which ends on 15 Aug' 2008. I would like to take a break from SPSB and continue after my attachment ends. Maybe in the next few months, when I feel better, I might be back just in time for IBM.

I would also like to take the opportunity to apologize to fellow members whom I have hurt in anyway by means of words or actions. I am sorry for causing you distress or had troubled you in one way or another.

With this, I sincerely hope SPSB’s clarinet section will continue to grow and prosper, and to outshine its predecessors.

I miss times like this.

footnote: posting in office during lunch time; when no one is around :'(

Anne's last day

2008-04-22T22:52:00.001+08:00

Its Department lunch day. I followed my Boss; Dr Jimmy, my supervisor; Daren and my colleague;CK to vivo to eat at Dian Xiao Er (店小二）to have lunch. Boss treat. Food wasn't bad at all.

So many duck heads!!!

The secret manual was the menu. =)

After lunch, we headed to meet with the other department; editorial, who are in the area too.

Well, Its Anne from editorial, who is leaving for greener pastures. . . . her supervisor, Terrence brought the his whole department out for lunch; then to ben & jerry's for dessert. My department only 4 people, we were invited to join in their ice-cream madness.

the Legend of the Vermonster

Her Supervisor, treats us to Ben & Jerrys at ViVo CiTy. We bought a Tub of Ben n Jerry icecream which cost $88.

Vermonster - A monster of a sundae - 20 huge scoops of ice-cream. It has a myriad of flavours and toppings. A few to name are the Choc Chips. M&Ms, Choc Cookies, Colored Rice toppings, Nuts, bananas, cherries, brownies and many more.

Daren (my Supervisor) -> Anne -> CK -> mEe (do i look happie?)

Lotsa Editorial pEeps.

Dr Jimmy (my supervisor's boss) and CK

CK -> Germaine -> daren

My bowl of ben & jerry's . Can't finish. too sinful.

The Aftermath

Movie @ AMK cathay

2008-04-21T23:23:00.002+08:00

I went to watch a movie with JingTing, JunRong and Aaron @ AMK hub's cathay, instead of staying back to observe my peers who are linking up the new servers and stuff. . . I simply told my supervisor, that i wasn't ready and was afraid i would sleep through the whole night; which would start from 1AM till 5AM. *madness* =(

He said, it was okay. . . . wad eva? We went to watch the forbiden kingdom which starred Jackie Chan and Jet Lee. lots of funny moments and great actions. After the show, Aaron went to the arcade to play some games while we watched.

Then we went back separately. . . . I like hanging out with friends. . . =)

2008-04-19T17:20:00.000+08:00

Its Sat, and i went for the driving revision again, utterly feeling broken inside, the instructor kept saying,"how can u pass, when you don't do what i tell you?". I tried to follow his instructions, but i kept falling back to my old mistakes as they had became bad habits already; and you know how hard it is to change bad habits. . .

anyway, I went to Shazzy's house directly after driving, to help her dad fix the computer; took my usual route from Yio Chu Kang Mrt to Novena Mrt, then change bus 21. then walk into her estate.

Her dad drove me to SimLim Sq, after i finished with the computers. Met up with BoonHua, where he bought his Razer Keyboard and Mouse Replacement Kit. I bought the Hand phone charger for Shazzy. then We went to have late lunch opp Burlington Sq. Then we went walking around Bugis Junction where i bought this neck massager thingy. It works on batteries. and cost me $19+. shopping really makes me forget my worries and stress. . . zzz. . . but no money. . . :(

Pissed @ moiself

2008-04-18T22:37:00.008+08:00

Jiahui was DAMN pissed at himself. He pleaded with his supervisor today to let him go ½ hr earlier for lunch to go meet his dentist today; cos he tot he had appointment today. So He left at 11.15am and took a cab to go to National Dental Center (NDC), beside SGH.

After he arrived at NDC @ 11.30am, He couldn't remember which floor to go, then He went to the 2nd floor to enquire at the information counter. The lady at the counter checked and informed that He has got no appointment today!!!! She than told him that his appointment is next week Friday, 25th April 2007 instead of today.

Aaarrgggh!!! Jiahui totally wasted $7+ to take Cab from Buona Vista all the way down to NDC. He than took the train back to SP to meet Jiawei and XiaoRu for lunch at Food-Court 5. But He remembered that he is on diet, hence he didnt eat, while he watched Jiawei and XiaoRu eat their KFC meals. They had a great time chatting and they even went to the Main Library to surf the internet. Jiahui was very glad to have been to school today to meet his friends. He misses them very much and longs for his friends.

At 1.15pm, Jiahui waves to his friends and went back to do his Internship at Buona Vista, and once again, he is back in his EmO n DePreSseD moOd agAin.

His distant cousin, KongSeng went to meet Jiahui after his work. They went to Ghim Mo Gardens to have dinner. Jiahui didn't want to eat anything as he wasn't in the mood to eat anything. but after much nudging from KS. He finally ordered some noodles to eat. They went Orchard to walk after dinner. Jiahui is happy because, he bought a shirt from revoltage $32+and a book from kinokuniya $18+.

*edit: just noticed, shopping therapy works!!!

terrible news

2008-04-17T20:06:00.005+08:00

my supervisor told me around 4.30pm today that i would be required to report to work at 12AM *WTF* on 22nd April. Tuesday to do networking with him for GaX. . . baka!!! So DumB!!! I really regret applying for this job. it just sux.

I left work at 5.58 Pm today even thought i arrived at 8.44pm. I cant stand this work. its shit job. damn it.

EMO RuleZ all

2008-04-16T08:53:00.005+08:00

A fellow Friend of mine was just talking to me the other day about how "emo-lution" has taken over the world. It's almost as if the kids today chose to look like they'd just "amputated" their calves - just so they can fit into skintight clothes two sizes smaller", he said. And you know what? The more I thought about it, the more I realizes ti was true. Take a look at ehe streets these days. It is almost impossible to stroll from one shopping complex to another without bumbing into an "emo kid", aka someone who is decked out in any two of the following:

a) Skinny Jeans,
b) "Cons" (code word for Converse Sneakers),
c) A scarf (we're talking about the thick ones, here),
d) Bangs that have grown way past their eyes.

Oh, yes... the "emo" look is something we're definitely too aware of. One has to be blind and a closet hermit not to realize that this sub-music genre - once an exclusive term for describing emotionally charged punk rock - has evolved into another fashion statement, if not a pervasive subculture. Just like disco, rock and roll, skin-cinching leather pants and Elvis Presley's side-burns, "emo" has made music and fashion inseparable. Problem is: we have too many "emo" poseurs walking around town, looking like the world owes them a leg, an arm, or worse - their amputated calves.

- an excerpt from L33T Magazine April'2008 Issue.

Well, I guess, i will do the world a favor and join the "emo" craze. amputate my calves please. . .

Anyway, Choon Kiat caught me blogging. But i managed to brush him off saying i was merely typing the above excerpt into the blog. *phew*

I was tasked to install Linux on a computer. It completely sucks; as i have no idea how to. Then i was told to install myphp, mysql and apache server on that computer. arrrgggh. I really don't know how, but managed to bluff and fake my way through.

After work, I went to buy socks for my mom, Reebok Women's Socks cost 17.90 for 3pairs. Then I went to meet up with someone on the hwz's marketplace forum whom I arranged earlier to buy a pair of ear phones; Creative EP-630 from him. Good thing he stays in Yishun too. The ear phones were totally brand new, seal and i got it $10 off retail price. Great deal. As i plug them into my mp3, They felt great and sounded great too, Bass was booming as my favorite band; My Chemical Romance plays through.

2008-04-15T23:05:00.001+08:00

With all the Stress at work, I thought I could just unwind back at school, with my cca peeps. But unfortunately, that is not so. I am terribly disappointed. I know i don't have close section mates to clique with, nor good friends to tell my woes to. But I thought I could at least enjoy myself there, but i didn't and i can't.

nobody understands me; how i feel. I want to die already.

even when i say, i want to quit, they take me as though i am kidding. i guess, i am just gonna do it.

Promoted!!! DCNT/FT/3B/22

2008-04-14T10:52:00.001+08:00

A check with The SP Black Board,

I got promoted to DCNT/FT/3B/22

my class mates are:

Name Email
ANG WEN DE DCNT/FT
CHANG ZI KANG DCNT/FT
CHEN ZHIHUI DCNT/FT
DANNY SOH JIAN CHENG DCNT/FT
GIBSON SOH HAN CHUAN DCNT/FT
HENG BOON HUA DCNT/FT
KUAN WING YIN PERRY DCNT/FT
KYAU SER SING DCNT/FT
LEONG XIU ZHEN DCNT/FT
LEOW CHE SIANG DCNT/FT
LIM JIA JUN DCNT/FT
LIM POH PING DCNT/FT
LIM YIJIE DCNT/FT
LOH LOH YEE DCNT/FT
LUO JIAHUI DCNT/FT
MUHAMMAD KHAIRUDDIN BIN KAMARUZAMAN DCNT/FT
ONG CHOON NENG DCNT/FT
ROHANISYA BINTE JUMARI DCNT/FT
TAN JUN KEAT DCNT/FT
TAN SAE CHEONG DCNT/FT
TONG RUIXIA DCNT/FT
WONG KEE SIANG GLEN DCNT/FT

Sri's bday

2008-04-11T23:54:00.002+08:00

Everyone is not smiling :(

Everyone is crazy :)

Hello, Its SRI's bday, but it seems a company affair, cos half the company comes out to celebrate for her. . . It was told that she was rather moody after a un-happy talk with a client. Then her mood turned sour. maybe she thought no one remembers her birthday.

But during the break, everyone came and wished her. Her gloom turned into smiles and she received a PSP as a present. So nice of the company to buy her that lavish gift.

I received a sms from Fabian, He reminded me contra is back. Zzz; played it today; tried to blast at every note. but i couldn't cos no stamina.

And oh, did i mention that it is the last day for the other SP interns? Today was their last day. I am sure i will miss them. Arrgggh. . . . . .

The Nostalgic feeling. . . feels good. . .

2008-04-09T11:01:00.001+08:00

Took leave today for the Internship briefing held in school. . .

Everything feels so nostalgic today, as i stepped into the classroom. It has been months since i last went into a classroom. I sure miss my noisy classmates and the nice food court food and of course, the lecturers.

As usual, I was late for the Pre-Internship Briefing. but managed to get the Log book from the lecturer Mr Tan Toh Seng. My assigned Liasion Officer is Mr Danny Lee. I have no idea how he looks like.

I guess i need to write a email to him soon. . .

Went to Aaron's house in AMK to play Majong. Junior, Gen, aaron and I went. Zhihui and SerSing came along too. SerSing managed to form the 13 wonders. After the Majong Session, We went to AMK Mac to have some snack and chat. . . feels good to be among friends. . .

apple I-Phone Review By XiaXue

2008-04-08T23:43:00.001+08:00

This is hilarious. No doublt Apple products are too overrated.
Who cares if you like the phone or not. zzzz

The iPhone does NOT suck just because you have ugly, useless overlong *fake* fingernails. The sheer stupidity of this lady is just saddening...
I don't have a thing for *fake* bimbotic dumb blonds too.

Anyway, If only I could have this phone. . . I won't need a MP3 Player anymore. . . Its not available in Singapore yet. . .

But at the mean time, Get iPhone review t-shirts! http://www.cafepress.com/clicknetwork

Dual Core or Core 2 Duo???

2008-04-06T20:40:00.004+08:00

I just found out that Dual core is simply a generic term referring to any processor package with two physical CPUs in one.

The Pentium D is simply two Pentium 4 Prescott cpus inefficiently paired together and ran as dual core.

The Core Duo is Intel's first generation dual core processor based upon the Pentium M (a Pentium III-4 hybrid) made mostly for laptops (though a few motherboard manufacturers have released desktop boards supporting the Core Duo CPU), and is much more efficiently than Pentium D.

The Core 2 Duo is Intel's second generation (hence, Core 2) processor made for desktops and laptops designed from the ground up to be fast while not consuming nearly as much power as previous CPUs.

The Pentium D, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo and Athlon X2 are all current CPUs that have dual cores in one package.

Note - Intel has dropped the Pentium name in favor of the Core architecture.

elmo without L

2008-04-03T12:30:00.007+08:00

Funny that i should feel this way. I thought I should have been numb to this kind of feeling since i failed my Driving for the 3rd consecutive time already. I am feeling down, disappointed in myself and depressed, but not to the extent of crying. I just hate myself and I feel like a looser; who can't even pass a simple driving test.

The fact that I didn't attend the warm-up revision was all my fault. I should have checked the date and time of the test, again and again to remind myself. I was so confident of myself, but the usual fear still came when the driving tester came into the car. My legs started to shiver and my deep breathing intensified. The stress was slowly overcame, while at the expense of loosing lots of points in the circuit. Practically did the same mistakes as yesterday's revision. Why am i so dumb. When will I pass. . . even my parents are disappointed in me.

But nevertheless, I want to Thank God for everything. Spent another $500+ for the subsquent test which is 9th May 2008 and more revisions every Saturday.

I was supposed to go meet shazzy this evening, but i canceled it. I don't have the mood to go out. especially after this. . . *hope you understand*

I love to take leaves

2008-04-02T12:19:00.002+08:00

Yea, I took 2 days of leaves, back to back. I went for Revision today for my driving, It was so horrible. The driving instructor was snoozing away in the air con car. He claimed that he was very tired. He slept till his enzymes came out of his mouth. . . drooling on his chin. . . *spare u the gross*

mounted the kerb and did alot of wrong stuffs. I couldn't concentrate. arrrrggghh Maybe its just one of the days when even the stars refused to shine. . . tml is my driving test again. . .

Polgod learns to play piano!~

2008-03-28T22:17:00.004+08:00

TGIF once again. . .

Had been looking forward to weekends since I started my Internship. Work was less burdensome today. The company had some sort of talk, and the whole company had lunch together.

As usual, I mixed with Jim, Gregory, Keesoon, Min, Ray and gang. After work, headed to back to school with WeiHong and KL. We walked from Ayer Rajah Cresent all the way to SP. Didn't have dinner, went directly to Moberly, where i taught KL some Piano Basics. He was a keen learner, determined too. Hope this is not a 三分钟日度 thingy. WeiHong tagged along and just played around. :)

*Polgod, if u are reading this, this mini Keyboard chart is for u!!!*

Dead beat!

2008-03-27T13:13:00.004+08:00

Had tons of things to do at home as much as in office. But i just started to procrastinate. After work, i went to meet my distant cousin KongSeng again, He passed me the Evangelion anime DVD to watch. But I don't have time to watch either; not because, i am free due to my procrastination, but I am simply too tired to do anything after work.

He accompanied me to Queens way shopping center where i purchased a pair of converse shoes. Then we headed back home. *Thanks for accompanying me*

I reach home at 9pm, then i bathed, followed by eating my dinner while repairing my Cousin, HuiQi's PC. *was supposed to go her house last sat; but i told my dad to bring it to me instead* Worked on the PC till 1.30am++ then i completed.

After I managed to finish her PC, I set it aside, cos her dad is coming to fetch it today. Then I went to on my own computer. Guess what? It isn't working anymore. long beeps and strange sounds came from the motherboard. Damn again.

Today damn sad. while formatting the company's i accidentally went to format my SD card instead. Damn, all my photos are gone. All my precious photos in the SD card is gone. To make things worse, The SD card can't be read anymore. Feeling terrible now; need to tell my dad, and buy a new one to give him back.

My Boss, daren keeps giving me things to do. especially when i even have other things which he had instructed me earlier undone. work sure is piling up. I need to take leave soon.

can't wait to get home.

Just a little. . .

2008-03-25T23:33:00.005+08:00

Work was stressful today. I didn't have much of a wink. and I totally couldn't sleep the whole night until wee hours, I spent half my slumber praying and I kept thinking about the incident which occurred yesterday.

The problem was that, I totally forgot to backup one of the colleague's Emails before I formated the Hard disk. All his Emails which are on the Hard disk is gone.

Thank God that although I didn't managed salvage any of the emails, my boss didn't blame me and the colleague who's Emails were not backup-ed didn't blame me either. They told me not to feel bad, and encouraged me to learn from errors.

I printed out all the required labels and started to tag the PCs in the whole office. My boss told me that the date line is Friday. I still have lots of computers to format, re-install and to be re-configured. Tiring, I walked up and down, helping people with their computer problems. Just yesterday, i helped a lady shift her monitor, from the side to the center, she claims that she is afraid of the wires connected. Another dumb user.

During tea break, my boss Choonkiat told me to help him carry some bags of paper for recycling. I blindly followed, then he led me to the underground food court. arrggh. Then daren treat me to some Iced-Milo. But later i swapped with Vanessa for her Chinese Herbal Tea. But I want to Slim down and Save money. . . They thought i was 19 years old. *happy*

After work, I dilemma-ed for a while about whether to go for CCA or head home to rest, but in the end, I headed down to SP for CCA without eating my dinner. I played the alto clarinet for the 3rd time already. I think I can play pretty well on it; aside for some running notes, which i am not familiar with.

Then after practice, I was told, that according to some tradition passed down from the ancestors of unknown generations, even if you are year 3, you would need to attend for at least 2 Freshmen Orientation (FO) camps, than would be allowed be a gamesmaster. but anyway its okay, no matter, I will not be camper. the most, is dun attend the camp. heh~ btw do i look like a Freshman?

I guess I should not be attending my CCA so often. My Internship *NOT Industrial Training Programme (ITP)* ends at August the 14th. Maybe till then. . . i wont be missed anyway. . .

NIE concert.

2008-03-23T20:06:00.001+08:00

After Church, I went to have lunch with my granny, her memory is getting bad to worse. Its like, now i tell her, I ate already, and 5 mins later, she'll start asking if i ate? I know that her dementia will gradually deteriorate. I truly hope she doesn't forget me. My dad came to drive us to her house. After i sat for awhile I left for VCH. To support, Ah Loong's NIE band concert; Big Apple, featuring all the American songs. . .

I was surprised, a that there were alot of young kids there to listen to the concert. After the concert. I went home. On the way back, Ta Bao a packet of mee Goreng then went home to eat. tml need to work again. . . arrrrghh!~

Not alone?

2008-03-22T23:44:00.000+08:00

Driving lesson was great today; aside from the fact that i beat the traffic light at the crossroad along AMK ave 6 and Yio Chu Kang Road. The Instructor said at my driving performance was 75% there already. But, I still feel un-secure and inferior.

I was supposed to go to my cousin's house to check out their computer which is in Yishun, but I was too lazy and tired, i fell asleep as soon as i reached home. I called him to say, I was tired and i'll go another day.

Then I went to meet with my distant cousin, K.S, to watch Evangelion: You are (Not) alone; an anime movie at The Cathay.

It’s likely that you probably heard of the animation Evangelion, but i heard the movie has a different ending, more over, more EVAs (those robots) will appear in the movie series.

Tho i was not a great fan of the series Evangelion, but nevertheless i enjoyed the movie. After the movie, We went to Penisular shopping centre to walk, cos i wanted to buy a pair of shoes. I saw this pair of VAN shoes which is nice, but in the end, never buy cos, dun have my size.

Then we went to Funan the IT mall. We went to Challenger to see see look look, I also had to help Sharon buy the 10 pcs of CDR. Then I ran into ZhiCheng at the earphone section. Then we had dinner together at the Funan foodcourt. what a small world.

Class BBQ 2008

2008-03-21T23:52:00.001+08:00

Good Friday finally came. I just love public holidays. They refresh both my mind and washes away the fatigue. Went for Qing Ming with my family and relatives; visited my great grandmother, and my grandfather's resting place.

After the Visit to the graves, I went down to meet Jiawei, glen, Junior and Genevieve @ white sands shopping mall.

The bbq was held at Pasir Ris Park one, Pit 10. It was a success albeit that not many people turned up. Attendess were Me, Jiawei, Genevieve, Junior, Timothy, Glen, Edwin and Niting came with her "gor"; Ray. We had a great time, thefood was great and the drinks were aplenty.

me cooking

The blackgold charcoal was very good, although setting up the pit requires abit more time than usual. We ordered all the food stuff from http://www.bbqwholesale.com. The food and supplies we ordered from there was fresh. The Chickens wings were well marinated and the satay was; according to Junrong, better than CITY satay.

50 sticks of chicken satay (we ordered 100)

Niting & Gen!!! So scandalous !!!

PoOr Gen, Edwin Bully lar.

Crazy Group photo

We had our fill and went back home at around 11pm. Junior then drove me home. Thanks again.

Good Friday 2008

2008-03-20T15:18:00.003+08:00

Tommrow is Good Friday, also called Holy Friday or Great Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday.

On this day Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross.

At the same time, Easter has nothing to do with Eggs and bunnies. Its the day which commemorates the resurrection of Christ.

from left: Jim, Mee, Clara & WeiYi

Today, one of the bosses treat the whole technology and MIS department to lunch at Bloogies; somewhere around Science park 1. The food was nice but the waiting was horrible. Cos everyone's lunch came except mine. when mine came, the rest of my colleges almost finished their food.

After Work, I went to Hereen to meet Genevieve and Jiawei to buy presents for the 5 birthday people. As usual, Genevieve is late (agreed to meet at 7.10pm, she came at 8.10pm). . . . We bought from flesh imp and Everlast while jiawei bought a pair of shoes from limited edition shop. Then had late dinner at Cineleisure.

Mee: 我是 'L'
Genevieve: 我是 'Kira'

J.W the Shopping King!!!

Mmmm. . . eatting my Yang Dou Fu

Looking forward to the long week end ahead.

not around

2008-03-14T22:46:00.001+08:00

Let's see, IT's FRIDAY PEEPS! Friday is the coolest day in the week, the start of relaxation and partying. Yeah rite. but TGIF; I mean Thank God Its Friday. Anyway, both my bosses aren't in office today. which makes me the boss. haha.

Formated 1 laptop, and 1 PC. then tried to complete my programming; an initiative by me, which is to use Visual Basic . Net to write a dumb program which calculates time. Then i completely did nothing.

Watch Youtube all the way till its time to go home. Caught the Nodame Cantabile Special both part 1 and 2. The show never fails to cheer me up and liven my dull life. Nodame is so cute! I love Baroque and early classical music. They are so pleasant to hear, but hard to play.

Heard many nice and familar tunes on the show. which reminds me, Every genius had a handicap. here's the list i compiled:

Tchaikovsky was gay,
Beethoven was deaf,
Chopin had tuberculosis,
Mozart died young; at 35,
Brahms was in love with Schumann's wife, then
Schumann went mad; literally insane,
Mahler died halfway while writing his last symphony No.10. only he managed to write a No.10
Rachmaninoff married his cousin (female. lol)
Mendelssohn, the composer for A Midsummer's Night Dream, with the Wedding March in it, didn't have good family ties.

EMO @ Work

2008-03-06T16:46:00.001+08:00

EMO @ Work, I changed another fluorescent light tube today. Was supposed to help a lady recover a file, tried but didn't managed to recover. Formated 2 Computers, 1 laptop. Completed typing the inventory list for the whole office. what else? hmm, yea, i surfed plenty of internet. until my eyes are blurry now. Time to look at some greenery to rest my eyes. ciao~

Can we fix it?

2008-03-03T21:00:00.002+08:00

YES WE CAN!

Bob the builder
Can we fix it?

Bob the builder
Yes we can!

lalala!~ at least thats how the song for Bob the builder goes. . .

- Humor myself with my own photoshop skills -

I’d been overwhelmed with Real Life™ lately. Working life is really different from studying. So yeah, sorry for the lack of update lately. There were many issues that needed to be resolved. Not too great but not too terrible. Met a dozens new interesting people, some actually played a great deal in my life now; both directly and indirecly.

Just this morning, I changed 2 fluorescent light tubes. It might seems that it might be part of my Job Scope now. But I swear, it was not in the Job Description list they gave me. As much as i hate it, I continously remind myself, Endure. I can only pray for AUGUST 14 come quickly.

3 Hours after reformated the virus infected computer, I downloaded another virus. Thank God, I managed to quarantine the virus. Darren, another "boss" of mine came back to work from his army re-service. He told me that he will be letting me do some computer networking. *shucks!* I dunno if i am up to it, even though thats what i major in.

I also have to pick up Linux. *eeek* I hope i can recall what i learnt.

Darren asked me what do i intend to do after i graduate, and i told him straight in the face, "anything, but never networking." but he remained optimistic, and said,"well, you are still young, keep your options open, maybe you'll grow to like it."

Of course, I shunned away from the thought of having to repick up Linux and to do networking again, but i guess it would be better than to be a handy man like Bob the builder?

"We'd better get some work done!" - quote by Bob the Builder

Completely Screwed

2008-02-29T23:05:00.003+08:00

Hi. Attachment was dreadful. The PC i was assigned to was completely screwed up by me. I went to download some stupid file with had some new virus; "CRYP_TAP-2". I was completely stumped, there was no way to rectify the problem. The dumb anti-virus program they had was completely useless.

1st thing i am going to do on Monday morning is to backup and then format the computer *arrrrrggggghhhhhhhhhz*

Results!!! dcnt/2A/26

2008-02-28T21:16:00.000+08:00

COURSE

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER & NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

STAGE

MODULE CODE	MODULE	CREDIT UNITS	GRADE
ET0012	NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE	5	A
ET002S	TECHNIQUES FOR CREATIVITY	2	A
LC303A	EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION SKILLS	2	B
ET0010	COMPUTER NETWORKING	5	B+
ET0018	NETWORKING PROJECT	4	B+
ET0906	MICROCONTROLLER TECHNOLOGY	5	B+
MS5245	MATHEMATICS IIA	3	C+

Semester GPA:	3.481
Cumulative GPA:	3.34

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ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THE COURSE