Sunday, December 28, 2008

My deepest congrats to Andrew and Fiona!

Yup. their wedding day was today!

splendid, simply, splendid. everything went well, from the gatecrashing in the morn, to the banquet and tea ceremony in the aft. and i didn't screw up, that's impt. haha. really thanks for letting me do this!

then went daidomon near concourse with fam for jap grill buffet. ok, food really nice, esp beef belly strip tenderloin! yum. it's super ex though! 48++ per person on weekeneds. will never go back, cos the price is just scary. i'd rather go lawry's the prime rib and have my $70+ steak. surprising? but best i've ever had. back to daidomon... service sucks cos i think lack of stuff. orders didn't come, long waits for dishes etc. i think i should expect that in a ala carte buffet restaurant. ha.

ok. have fun u all!

Saturday, December 27, 2008

wedding week! not for me lah...if only.

Heya all! long time no talking to u all!

haha, have been really lazy so haven updated for a while, but interesting events coming up!

first, i went to an aunt's place for christmas gathering with my family and relatives. huge crowd of 30 plus in a small flat. haha. but cosy and fun. it's common for us to meet once every 2-3 months as a gathering, including the must haves like christmas. did some caroling, then potluck with loads of good food from all familes. we made mango puree. favs were poached salmon, shepherds pie, and of course the turkey! haha. yum, salivating at the thought...

today, was michelle's wedding. i went for the wedding mass and oh my, i nearly cried when they said their wedding vows and exchanged rings. the march-in, parent accompany, choir and organist were just great. so happy for them! then we had a wedding reception at st ignatius hall. just when i thought it was just normal catering, the reception luch with marquee tent covers came into sight. boy was it good! it was a wedding buffet by hyatt hotel, with cocktail tables and wine and better food. atas sia!

later going to fiona's house for buffet dinner plus pre wedding final briefing for the big day tmw! and yup, i'll be hosting the wedding tmw at novotel, clarke quay. hope all goes well! anticipations... yup, then dinner tmw night after the wedding with my family for my mum's birthday, though it was on the 26th dec. haha, postponed a little.

ya... shall update more events, and hopefully good news soon! hmmm... when will it be my turn?

Saturday, December 20, 2008

days of my week

well. other than the exhilarating trip at jb on mon, which somehow seems so long ago. i've been either playing the com, facebooking, checking out accomms in sydney, or working. so it has been pretty boring. busy though.

well, cavern is alright. i mean, at least the staff (fellow part-timers, not the bosses except one filipino supervisor oliver) are really fun to be with. worked at cavern boat quay on fri. first ever job at boat quay, though only for a day. but nonetheless, it's nowhere else but a bar to enjoy the night life at while u work...in a bar! haha. and i got my first ever tips! 11 bucks! yeah. the group of angmohs were really rich from the way i order drinks from them. "can i have a ... and another... and one more... and what about a bottle of..." they sure drink a lot and fast.

haha. gotta. work next week too! and it's busy next week. gotta attend 2 weddings back to back, in which one i'll host. yeah! real excited. can't wait to see the happy couple celebrate one of their finest moments in life. so priviledged to have been called in to help.

so... Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

ORD... finally.

121208, the day i ord. technically speaking, it's supposed to be on the 14th, but as it's a sun (non-working day), i collected my pink ic and left the camp for good. happy? not really, more nostalgia. i miss everything as soon as i stepped out. missing all the things i did, went thru, and the greatest frens who went thru together. though kf told me not to look back when i got thru the rp gate, i just couldn't resist it. at least 1 last glance...

once again, a GREAT BIG THANKS to all who were with me during my nsf years, couldn't thank u all less... for so many things. *sobs*

well, the whole bunch of platoon 5 plus those who orded then met for a movie, the day the earth stood still. most turned up. anyway, the show wasn't that nice. no climax, too short. too impossible and senseless. recommended only for keanu fans.

after, that very short 'celebration' for us who just orded, me jam and kf left for our job. so speaking, i do not have rest cos i start work the day i retire. for 6.50 an hr at the cavern aroozoo, i work as a part-time waiter. being the pioneer batch for the bar (as fun as it sounds), we had a lot of saikang to do. including, lots of moving heavy things, arranging furniture, loads of spring cleaning, painting, mopping whole floors, more cleaning... before the soft launch on sun. on the opening day, we served, cleaned, and did everything an f&b waiter usually does. but, as it's the first day, everything isn't that settled, and one of them is the dish washers (man or machine), as both were unavailable for use. one of the most hated chores at home was to wash dishes at home, yet i had to do it for hrs! i tell u, i've never washed so many dishes. huge kitchen trays, bowls, pots, pans and cutlery that were used by chefs like they were expendables, coupled with diners' plates and cutlery, mounted everywhere in the dishwashing area. on the floor, table, sink, everywhere. oh my gosh, it was a mountain, no kidding, and it never stopped growing, even as we washed as fast as we could. they were so dirty, esp those from the kitchen and they spammed and used like free. like use a bowl to put something for a few seconds then transfer to another plate and throw all not-really-used dishes in the sink. just cos they aren't the ones cleaning them up. and the tap they use sucks. not really high pressure as it should be to spary away hard stains, yet too little to rinse properly. i rather use a normal tap. wash for so long, skin tears, detergent destroys hands. sigh, me jam and kf really had it. the mist from the tap constantly srayed water with food onto us, causing food stains on our uniforms. hello, so smelly and unkempt how to go back out to serve customers? no apron or gloves meh? sorry for all thw whining, but i feel mistreated, thought i know it's part and parcel of an f&b job. on sun, after working till 1 on sat, i had to report at 11 and worked till 1am. 14hrs! haha. though it means more money as it counts by the hr. but tiring lor, cant sit down. very little time to eat meals, drink water and use the bathroom, or learn the cashing system. even drinking water also must go hide. felt like a slave after living much as a diva... haha. have to work lah. if not i have no more allowance. sigh, used to have a stable income for 2 years until i got retrenched recently. no work=no money!

anyway. will be away for sometime (from blogging i meant), cos working or doing uni stuff so busy lah. take care in the meanwhile. will come back as long as i can. luckily i'm on leave today, finally, a break, so i can update! haha.

i went to malaysia today, with pg, ben, ys and wiyatno. due to time limits of the 1 day, only went to city square in jb. haha, they all went there for a shopping spree and boy were they skilful in making use of the malaysia annual year end sale to 'kill'! haha. most went home delighted with their good buys!

ok, love u all, frens and fam!

Monday, December 8, 2008

plaza singapura~~~

haha! was there yesterday, went again today, and will go once more tmw.

went out with jloe cineleisure on sat. ate pastamania and shopped around. haha. jloe still funny as ever. fun going out, we shud go out again soon! and this time longer, and if possible, with the other 2. ya, maybe never gonna happen. ha.

then met jam, gene and kf for bolt. quite nice lor. much better than i expected. firstly, cos it's disney. never really had a great impression of it, unlike pixar. but it was really quite cute. touching at moments. not too bad at all, can give it a watch. then, we walked from ps all the way to clarke quay, passing pomo mall, raffles city, ms, esplanade, boat quay. we stopped to eat at hans at ms, which was not bad, the beef super burger. then we sat down for some free performance at the esplande, and finally, passing boat quay, with kf wanting to sing but cos we didn't wanna drink, we didn't go in. though it's surprisingly empty, since we expected it to be full especially after witnessing overcrowded ktv bars on fri, but not on sat i suppose.

today, went to meet yl, yc, sh and gh. me and gh watched cape no. 7. didn't know wad it was though heared about it. really quite nice. it's a mixture of stories where different ppl of different times can go through similar incidents and it stiched patches of different ppl from different lifes to meet and end up together, as friends and family. and it makes me wanna buy van fan's new album all the more as i was considering buying cos i liked most of his songs and it's new song plus greatest hits. i like the new cape no. 7 theme song. think i'm gonna get it. saw ave q's soundtrack recordings as well. may buy it too. haha! spend spend spend. must watch wallet now cos i'm gonna get retrenched soon. not bcos of the economy, but i'm gonna ord in less than a week. working in cavern though. to earn some pocket money before i leave.

anyway, tmw, going lao bei jing at ps, for platoon outing. excited cos gonna see all those who orded! yeah.

see ya soon!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

ok weird...

i know it's gonna be really dumb saying this, esp for most still in service, but i dun wanna ord so soon...

being so sure i wanted to leave the service as soon as i stepped foot on tekong, i'm not so anymore. although i wouldn't wanna go through the entire experience again, i know what's pulling me back to ns.

i've learnt so much in camp. not so much on character or discipline or whatever shit they say they will instill in you, but more of social responsibilities and self-portrayal. somewhat how u would react to in a worklife situation. i mean, these are probably neccesities one should already have had while undergoing the grinding by society, but somehow the naive me only realised harsh facts that really bothered me when i came to army. and i can safely say it's the company (ppl, not o or b) that really influenced me. i mean, i'm still me, no doubt, the fun-loving stupid child. but i've seen ppl change in front of me and it tempted me to betray myself so many times to convert my face but then i stood my ground, thanks to many supportive friends. though the nasty vibe of many others haven't seem to fade away, i'll try to forget.

other then this ugly side of ns that i've learnt of, there are plenty of great, fun, silly memories i'm definitely going to keep.

the best of course, is friendship. the strong bonds forged when we experience the same toughness of life and start bitching on others. haha. that's gotta happen sometime in your lifetime. thanks guys, once again for helping me pass my harshest moments. and i know i've never really been the best friend around for u as well. hopefully u'll forgive my bluntness and annoyance!

and of course, the part of me that wants to stay is the lazy part. we have gone through all thick and thin and now is the time when we relax before we ord. so practically, we do nothing but eat sleep, and exercise once in a while. u get so much free time, u can play, read up, write, instrument, etc. we're really in a stress free mode now (definitely not complaining!) where we keep ourselves fit and healthy, and build up talents! originally, it's ccc (civilian conversion course, as they call it), that preps u or at least gives u a break before steeping back into real life again. but somehow, i've gotten used to the slacking, and i dun really feel like moving. face it, u're doing nothing but enjoying yourself everyday and u even get to go out and play each night (nights out), while earning a steady and stable income despite this period of recession and global economic downturn! i mean, who wouldn't want this? i dun really wanna be thrown out there again to be tortured by society, and of course, with an empty wallet and stomach. can't shop anymore... ahhhh!!! ok... i know, i'm running away, but wouldn't u, if u knew wad u're about to face?

sigh ppl. enjoy ur life now. before it ends... muahahahahaha!!!

Sunday, November 23, 2008

went out...

went to watch beverly hills chihuahua on fri. so s0. wouldn't have watched it if not for the company of kf and calv. ok lah, had a long-needed laugh.

then we went to this jazz bar at clarke quay. the singer was not bad. i had 42 below kiwi, which tasted ok though really fragrant. guess i'm not really a vodka person. next, we went to this ktv bar at boat quay. wanted to relive the fun times we had after ord func at whiskey bar but it was full so we went to the one beside it at qb cool bar. it was so uncool. the reason y we went in wasn't for the drinks cos we already had quite a few, but was for the fun of meeting ppl, singing and hoping to earn some drinks. but it was quite boring that day. i think it would be more fun with more ppl. shall ask more to come with me next time, though i think it would be months later. me and kf decided that we should drink less or stop all together at least for the time being. let my body rest. i'm not so much of a drinker to begin with.
p.s. i haven lost my clubbing virginity, that's way cool.

sorry, side tracked too much, anyway, that cool bar was totally uncool. never go to the one beside whisky bar. they were so practical. just cos we ordered less drinks (as we had elsewhere already), we didn't get to sing. our 2 out of 10 plus songs only came out after a lot of others', and then we were ignored all the way.

so we left shortly and went further down to another ktv bar. haha. we obviously wanted to sing that much. and we drank a bit more and sang the whole night, or morning till 6 before we headed home. haha. 3 bars in a night, hardcore. but we drank little all in all, esp me. so we were pretty much normal. except for kf's famous tomato face, haha!

alright, life is going back on track. thank u all once more.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

I apologise...

Talking about misunderstandings... I seem to be a victim of it and also a huge criminal for it.
I would like to take this chance to apologise to my sis about my previous entries.

well, I've always complained about how my sis dun understand me, but then I too dun really know. So it's both our fault that communication wasn't successful.

Just hope that we could start being great siblings again! love, and sorry.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Avenue Q!

haha. just watched it this sun, with jy and sam. really funny! brightened my day.

then we went to lerk thai (or jerk thai as i like to call it...hee) to have some traditional authentic taste of siam. it was ok, but really just so-so. not recommended unless u're a hard core thai fan. even so, the prices aren't that affordable. so it's a no go for me.

ok... starting my new life, without distractions...

Friday, November 14, 2008

thanks and sorry

thanks for all who cared! and sorry for the previous post. it was an emotional outburst for me but i'm now much better. thx so much!

take care u all!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

enough is enough!

i'm trembling so hard with rage now i dun even know if i'm talking sense. i didn't wanna blog today but just found it too hard not to talk about something that just happened. wad the hell. if i spewed vulgarities, all would come out now. luckily enough, i'm still considered sane right now.

i'm about to blow, not for thinking too much bout that person cos i know it's officially over. yet i'm officially sick. it's about something that just happened. though that person still contributes to my current situation and my sickness and my 'dunno y i always wash my head so thoroughly everyday but still like that' head that is balding from some fungus from dunno where.

ahhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hate it. y do i have to go thru all this. unfair? i really dunno. i must have been evil my past life. ok... by now u probably wanna know wad sparked me of. it's another one of those sessions where my sis enters my room to lecture me on how i never cared about the family and i'm always only doing my own stuff and never ask about wad's goin on in their lives. oh pls... i care too much. must i spell out everything i say, do or think to u. how do i convey it. it's probably my character. often assuming others know how i feel for them inside but they actually dun. i think that's something i have to change cos many times i do so much for others but get ill treated in the end. my lack of outspokeness often led to misunderstandings. i'm a really nice person. i just dun deserve all this rubbish.

stop saying things like that. as if anything is going on in the fam. choi. there's nothing wad, so stop making a fuss out of it. it just scares me more, though i already have so much in my mind to think, clear and fear.

u said i din reply to ur mails. i really didn't and i told u it was cos i never did anything. update wad? u said i never cared or ask. btw, i pray for u each night. not that i want to say it out loud but u forced me to. i used my life as a bet for ur every small happiness, health and safety. and that anything bad on the family have to go thru me first. if there was anything, i would take it all and even die for u. wad makes u think the hell i dun care? how dare u judge me like that. yes, i seldom ask u about ur life. but i did when u returned. i said. how was it? and u said... ok lor. u chose to reply me like that and u expect me to ask more in future? and u accused me of not asking at all, not once. ha. u seem to forget things huh? and only rmb me as the evil, uncaring one.

also, u said i never spend time at home. hello?! in the first place i'm in camp all the time and the rest of my time i can't use the com at home? that's all the time i have with it anyway! not that i dun wanna bring in my laptop to use. and i cant go out with frens? ya. prob i go out more often with frens. u know y? they seem to care more about me than u do, u said it urself bout ur frens. who r u to say me.

i'm already having suicidal thoughts now. bet u din know that. and u think u know so much about me? and u say i dun even care or wan to know anything about u? that's such an insult! a great big understatement! slander! yes, i may have spoken little to u cos u're always hostile in ur words. stop denying and defending urself. Yes u r. i'm saying it again. simply bcos u r close to me everything u say pricks that's y i ask less. i know ok, trust me, i know. stop saying i dun. i dun ask don't mean i don't care. cos deep in my heart as long as i know u're safe and healthy i'm glad. my role always have been the one standing by one side watching over u silently. i may not come out all the time but at least i know u're ok. it has never been the " hi how r u. hugs and kisses kind." i dun mind know? i really dun. but somehow i can't. i wan. and i'll try harder to build this siblinghood. is there such a word? anyway. i want it more than u do, if not at least the same.

at this point, as long as i know u're ok, i leave u alone for a while. cos i seriously need time to deal with my own stuff. to heal my own wounds! as long as u're ok each day i'm happy but i may not have time to chat everyday. again i emphasize, i wan to. but now i dun have time. dealing with so much now, i bet u dunno. i spend so much time in camp. the only times i can go out r weekends. and also the only times i can properly do my admin work. and now my sickness. more seriously, matters of the heart i wanna share with u but haven got the chance and courage too. i understand that's probably mistake on my part and i apologise. but u telling me off just now was really bad timing. not that any other time would be good.

btw, talking about me and my 'lack of care', wad about the care and concern i need? u say me but u urself dun seem to be showing me any! i need so much right now, when i'm so depressed. oh... i bet u din know that cos u were too busy blaming me and insulting me at the time when i'm already so vulnerable. i dun have time and heart for this. i'm already so weak and u use family to push me further. like i dun have enough problems on hand now? y not love, instead of blatant scolding. y not try to understand better. see things from my side and u'll be able to view from my shoes. u'll probably feel the guilt of scolding me then. u say so many things that i never do but i actually do do them in silent yet i dun want to fight back cos i know it'll end up worse. it'll seem like i'm boasting bout how much i care. and though it seems like i'm ignoring u. i'm listening just that i know it's best to just listen and not rebutt.

so many times i wanna share and ask bout u and all. the approach we all want. but the shyness in me and the constant bad memories of u giving me harsh words when i needed comfort made me withdraw the thought. so now u know y. and that's y i ended up turning to frens more. dun blame me for that. and if i were to go to u now and start talking, it would seem so fake just cos u told me off that's y i talked to u. i need time to recover. esp now. but it seems like u never ever understand or give chances. before i'm ready to open up again, u come and bring me down once more...

ok... enough of vomiting.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

falling sick...

lately, i haben't been feeling too well. probably cos of my problem. i've been wrecking my sleeping hours and i'm like forever tired. somehow i think my body just wanna lie on bed and never get up again. it's its way of defence against depression i think. making u rest and avoiding confrontation at any cost. no matter how much i sleep i never get energised. well...actually i haven been sleeping lah. thinking about it all the time though i know perfectly well i shud not. i think i'm having sleeping disorders, something called the 慢性疲劳综合症。which in my case is shown by everlasting fatigue. i'm falling sick as well. always feverish. think that's another way the body is trying to make me rest. but no matter how ill i m, i'll drag myself back to camp on mon, cos... it's the day.

yup. just did recollections today. din think i sang too well. din sing much in the first place cos the other main singers were strong enough they don't really need me there. i shud probably join the church choir or something. at least they need more help there...oh yes...much more help. haha. always been contemplating. sigh. one more day has passed, useless. wasting my time. buck up, me! thanks for all who helped!

love, jordan

Friday, November 7, 2008

哭也哭过了,该是笑的时候了。

so much have been going on this year. never felt for someone so much before. thinking of you all the time is sure tiring. u know, i wan it to stop and i'm gonna try hard. though it's not gonna be easy. dunno how long the recovery's gonna take......

i love u too much for my own good. all e time i have, u're inside. u're not leaving my memories that quickly. i have cried, hurt myself and did so many silly things to ease the pain. seems like wrist slitting ain't too far fetched an option. well, dun worry guys, i fear pain too much to have it done. having gone thru far too much myself. i always thought the dramatic scenes in tv serials about breakups were so impossible and i would ask myself, "how is it possible that one can be so sad?". but right now, i'm experiencing similarities.though i've never been in a relationships before, i have heard and saved many for others. glad that i could help them. but easier said than done when u apply the same words to yourself......

i always tell others to be strong. so i'm gonna stay with my own words. be strong!

to you (if u're even reading this): i'm really glad u took it in your stride when it was revealed. wad a nice friend! i'll be missing u. wishing u all the best in everything u do. i wont even step in anymore though i still wanna meet up next time. take care, ok?

Sunday, November 2, 2008

missing u...

I can't help it. I think of u all the time. and now that u're leaving on the 10th nov, I really dunno wad to do. whether my confession could bring me chances (i know the chances r so so low), or could from then on destroy the friendship (if this is the closest we can get, i appreciate it and rather not lose this.), i dunno how i shud face it. i dun wanna regret my decision, either revealing it to u or not. i dun even know whether or not u know i like u. sometimes u seem to know but other times u dun, maybe u know it's impossible so u choose to turn away the thought. but whenever i see u, i feel so exhilarated. dunno how i'm gonna deal with not seeing u after being able to see u all this while. many times, so so many times, i've got the strong urge to tell u the truth, about y i'm acting like that, and even wad i feel for u, but frens around me stopped me. i understand the chances are almost none. but i always feel that if i dun say i never will get a chance... at least u know. so in case u decide to take a chance on me, u know i'm available. it may not be now, but when u realise it next time, i dun wanna regret not letting u know and thus missing the great possibility. wad if it's mutual but u weren't sure if i was ok. nah... wad r the chances. i really wanna be with u... yet i dun wanna scare u away. i will hate myself for that. at least i'm still quite close to u now. wad if u rather not know and i tell u? will it be awkward when we meet up in future? sigh, all the uncertainties...

when i see u with s, i feel so happy for u both. seriously, u too r so compatible, so sweet, so ever-loving. that's y i know i m in no position to be with u. i dun wanna spoil all this (not like i have the ability anyway), but i cant stop myself from falling for u. my heart is with u all the time, though i dun think u know. the real reason y i didn't wanna see s was cos i knew i couldn't take it. i'd have mixed feelings, half of me wishing u both the best and wanting to see u get married have kids and live that wonderful life u both would definitely have yet the other half of me feels envious and angry with myself for being the way i m, for acting and feeling for u like that. despite wanting u two to be together, i want it too. really trying to save myself. Lord save my soul from final demnation!

Everything.Super.Yields.Jordan

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Taiwan!

WHAT GREAT FUN!! we did so much and played so much and ate so much... oh my. so wanna go back again.

woke up this morn and found myself on my bed. not that it's anything wrong. it is cosy and warm and really comfy, cos i'm finally back. home sweet home. but the nostalgic feel is overwhelmed by my memories back in taiwan. how i wish we spent a few more days there...

we (hock, geok, jam, xm, jx and me) went to so many places, tried so much food, even shit... (haha, i meant the toilet themed restaurent in taipei), walked so many streets and night markets (shilin, jilong, miaokou, taichung, ximending), shopped like crazy (taichung, ximending, jiufen), viewed breathtaking scenery (taipei 101, yangmingshan), travelled by foot and all kinds of local transportation (big buses, small buses, cabs, metro aka MRT, speed rails, traditional trains), abd we even climbed mountains (yangmingshan's qixing shan).

the best part of backpacking is that u never need to suit timings. no need to rush between destinations, or wait for ppl, or go to places u dun want in ur itinerary. u can choose the places u wanna visit, spend as much time u want to there! relax and enjoy the view. soak in the atmosphere. well, about scenery. taipei 101 needless to say, offers great views. totally mesmerising. for a mere $20 or cheaper if u have speed rail tickets which we had, u get to go to levels 88 to 91. to see the damper baby, the view from the fully glass-panelled room and the open observatory. as we went at night, wad we saw was the night view. the entire night life of taipei city! oh my... gorgeous. with moving vehicles along brightly lit roads and street vendor stalls, with every corner covered with neon lights of buildings and signboards. so pretty.

and yangming shan! we climbed so high we went into the clouds! due to bad weather and it was getting dark, we didn't go all the way up to qixing shan (highest mountain in yangming shan park). sigh. we were already at the entrance of the trek path, which we spent so long finding! but it was still quite a feat that we climbed so high on foot! and for me, dunno why i so stupid, i left for yangming shan in jeans and sneakers only to realise how dumd i was. but at least there were put to the trek test and passed. at least they are still in good condititon now... haha. although we missed the bus that took us to xiao you keng, the entrance to qixingshan, the experience of walking up was no doubt tiring but much more worth it! we saw so much more views that i bet one couldn't see by the roads, and we wouldn't have seen the group of taiwanese who guided us along. thx so much! they even introduced us to a restaurent to have lunch up near the mountains. though it was hard to find, and we almost gave up, we finally found it. and i tell u... it is so so extremely good. i bet the others would agree with me. if they are reading this, i bet they are nodding their heads so hard now... haha. it's called guan chen. try it. we had a 9 course meal for only around $100! for 6 ppl, we ate so much and finished every last bit cos it was just too good!

i dun think i even need to talk bout the night markets. other then good-looking shop owners and good food and good shopping. u can really feel the vibes and culture of the taiwan night life. bustling, fun and ever lasting. haha. and it's pretty funny when u see those smaller stalls squeezing in between the already crowded streets, trying to run for their life while pushing their food or clothes carts away into side alleys and behind advertisement signs. as the police motorcycle rides in with an alarm, the original "come come, here got discounted goods, buy 1 get 1 free" messages from the ppl holding mics in legal shops turn to "the police is here, the police is here, run, run". haha. it happens in all night markets and many times a night. the stalls just go from point to point and return but never goet caught, simply just chased all over the market. wad a sight! when the police return, it all repeats itself. some main shops even allow the illegal carts to enter their shops, so it turns 'legal' for a moment and it's easier to bring back out tho the original position for business. so funny. anyway, we ate so much all the time that i was never full. i eat even before the previous meal is digested! haha.

posted loads of pics onto facebook, though limited cos of facebk limitations. u can still see the main things i talked about! food, ppl, night life, scenery, etc.

i guess the best part of the whole trip was the experience of meeting the locals. the shops were always so friendly and the locals always glad to help. if u think singapore's service was ok, u should go taiwan. we all miss it already. they are always in service, greeting u whenever u enter a shop (huan ying guang lin) and (xie xie guang lin) when u leave. even if u dun buy anything, they smile sincerely as u leave. and they seem to remember each member as a friend cos when u return later, they seem really glad to see u again. throughout the entire journey, so many ppl, esp shop assistants ans locals talk to us like friends when we enter. they know we're not locals since they can hear our non-taiwanese accent (which i faked but was rather a nuisance), and would start chatting with us, asking us where we're from, why we're there, and suggested possible places to visit during our stay and finally wishing us a pleasant journey and a fun trip. took pics with some of them! such friendly ppl. in a food shop, an auntie actually thought we were japanese and started explaining the menu to us in jap. which i understood and wanted to continue faking our identities so that it would be less embarassing for her as she initiated the mistake. but in the end, we told her we understood chinese and she was pretty shy after that. haha.

the trip was fun i would definitely go again if i had to rechoose. and finally, other than tlking bout the trip, i'd like to take this opportunity to thank a few ppl.

firstly, taiwan and your friendly ppl! if not for your views and food and shopping which attracted us to go there in the first place, we wouldn't have been there. and the ppl. how i wish we couls keep in contact. u were all so great and helpful. if not for u all, we may have lost our ways so mmany times. thanks for the guide. and thanks for reccommending all the great places to visit, shop and eat. they all definitely increased the fun factor by a lot, making the entire experience a more wholesome one!

next, my taiwan companions! thx all for being there for me always. without u all, the trip would be so much more different and confirm less fun. special thx to hl and geok who were the main brains of thr trip. they planned most of the itinerary and booking such that we covered as much as we could at a relaxing pace, visiting scenic places, tourist spots and night lives. and if not for geok's expertise in taiwanese destinations and transportation, we could have gotten lost so many times. but we always reached where we wanted to. the tics and hotel choices were also by hl and geok. affordable yet comfortable. really wise of u both! thx...

next, to all who sent me off, esp kf. thanks for going all the way down to the airport, though we couldn't spend much time with u as we had to enter the departure hall soon to catch our flight. nvm, we'll go overseas together next time k! and those who msged me bon voyage like weili, justin, hui and others who wished me silently. i know... haha.

finally, sorry. sorry for those i couldn't go with. sorry to my companions for anything i've done wrong along the trip. sorry to ppl that i didn't get gifts for. it's not that i dun wan. it's that my luggage no space and there is really nothing i can find that i can give u or suit u. scared u dun like mah. tried my best to find though... really. sorry to yh that i didn't meet u in taipei though i say i might. justin said u waited? so sorry. wanted to, but schedule too full, and me and my travelling buddies made a decision not to split up due to safety reasons in a unfamiliar country. so it was harder to meet u alone and spend time together. i'd still like to meet u when i go alone or with fewer ppl next time! u can show me around then!

ok, so much have been said and done but that is never enough as it's only a part of my fantabulous advanture. view my pics on facebook if u can! see ya soon! take care.

I'm back!

yeah yeah yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the week in Taiwan was one of the best times i had this year! ok gtg now. will tell u all about it in the next entry! and so many photos capturing all our best moments and memories! dunno how to show u all... haha. and thx to hl, geok, jam, xm and jx for being my best companions for the wonderful journey. hope we get to go out so much more! see ya! yeah yeah yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, October 17, 2008

revitalised!

Finally! my long awaited break came and i'm half way into my enjoyment. it's like an ORD retreat where i finally rest.

just came back from aloha loyang which was pretty much fun and relaxing. slightly better then the one at changi. i'm talking abt the overall experience, crowd, food , entertainment, and non-entertainment (like fights and all that). not only did we have a pool this time, the terrace was bigger and more open. probably cos only our pltn and ok, though pltn 4 was just nearby, it was much more close and cosy. finally had the repose i expected one shud have after spending 3 days at a chalet. great!

going to taiwan this coming sun! yeah.

u there... hang in there and be strong. we're in this together. take care!

Friday, October 3, 2008

I'm brought to this earth to bring happiness to everyone.

Botak jones...just ate it. not as good as i always thought it would be. the 300g aus steak was not bad though. dun choose the 200g cos it ain't smaller just thinner. thicker would be juicier. the fries...oh my. nice but too much. i tot the set meals only had a little so i ordered a regular cheddar cheese one to try. and altogether, they were equivalent to 6 packets of mac large fries! my mum, dad, grandma ate 2, i ate 3, and we left 1 uneaten after really feeling that they were about to come right back out. guess i really won't be touching western for quite some time.

to you, take care of ur legs and back and gastric. hope it doesn't hurt anymore.

it's ironic how i wan to be nicer to my fam yet just can't do anything about it. like i always tell myself to appreciate my fam more, i can't express it even immediately after saying it. many times, my sis says i treat frens much better than i treat them. i even spend more time outside than at home. think that's also rather true for most of u right? so reflecting into it, though not submissing to the idea that wad i've been doing is nonetheless wad i'm already supposed to do, and insisting that that wasn't true, i tried to change. i tried to treat my fam how i treat my frens, to be fair mah... the equality worked out weird. something u may call generation gap. somehow, my parents can't really grasp the idea of sarcasm. like how i would always 'suan' my frens, my parents took the words too seriously, which meant more explaining to be done. and vice versa. when they try to be lame or sarcastic, it's either overly said already or a little hurtful, since it comes from a close one. so i guess, it can't work out. i can't treat my fam exactly how i treat my frens. gotta try new tactics. but i guess the general rule is to be true to everyone around u, from fam to fren, from neighbour to the guy in the corner of ur flat doing who knows wad. haha. just be truthful, sincere and always try to understand and spend much more quality time with each other. i know it's easier said than done cos even after typing this i may do otherwise against my wishes, but at least try.

have fun and do good! love ur family more! they're the ones who'll stay by u always ultimately!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

currrently

as the long planned study trip draws near, so does the anxiety. can't help but feel excited yet at the same time masked by the anticipation of life over there. starting to feel scared, sometimes even thinking whether wad i've done is the right thing. since young, i've been a family person, so sticking and relying of course on my parents for almost all my needs. hence, leaving them seems too hard to bear. not to mention having no close friends there for support, to make me feel at home. no one to gossip with me for the starting days. hope i make many wonderful friends over there... at the same time, i've got to cope with the tremendous workload while adapting to the changes. i'm really starting to feel the withdrawal symtoms, though i'm now still at home with my fam.

selamat hari raya! and for the children, happy children's day!

Saturday, September 27, 2008

F1 frenzy

hey all! F1 is here and bet those race fanatics are all geared up for the world's first night race right here in singapore! that's right, not only that, u'll get to see all those famous racers getting ready for the three day event. and i was so lucky to be a metre away from lewis hamilton and inches from nic rosberg and so many other racers all over the globe. *brag brag brag* haha i know... guess that's the closest i can get to them cos i was kinda professional security at that time of sweep. actually, they're kinda short in person but built. so exciting seeing all the action from the paddock and of course live on tv for those of u who r smart enough not to spend unnecessary money for a glimpse of blurred vision. haha. good for u!

watched vicky cristina barcelona on fri with sam and kf, and had astons and toast with jamie, weili. vcb was rather good. i didn't know wad to expect at first but came out of the cinema knowing y i was lured to it in the first place. it presents 2 friends seeking new life in barcelona when they ended up growing fond of new friends despite attachments back at home. they remain the same with their intentions strong in mind yet dealing with uncertainties as they return. well, the morale i get is that one should live for oneself without bothering how others label u as long as it's just and most importantly it provides your trailing happiness.

enjoy life ppl, and as wad they always say, never live your life with regrets, instead live it to the fullest!

Sunday, September 21, 2008

so far so good.

can't really say i'm in such a bad situation now. i mean, i'm really considered fortunate to have so many good things and ppl around me. thank god for family and true great friends, who showed me all the support i need.

can't help one thing though. my attention seeking, self denying nature is getting on my nerves. i always thought the empty hole was my zeal for the uncanny resemblance of partnership, or probably just my desire to hold on. what wishful thinking. i'm so over this, or at least i finally have to. doing all this led to nowhere but misery and definitely more emoness. have i done the right thing to reveal or am i just a slut. haha. bet u guys agree on that. i need care and love ppl, that's why i'm doing wad i'm doing, to get myself out of this self-pitying state. how can alternatives bring the surfacing of true characteristics of me without compromising on great quality that i've been emphasizing on? should i give up, and even so will i? am i willing to? no, hurting myself seems ultimate pleasure to my sullen state. my mind (or my heart can't help it) nonetheless, i'm trying even if to no avail. heck it as long as it doesn't hurt anyone or myself. show me the love...

ok, sydney here i come! oh and before that...taiwan! haha.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Dental Surgery

haha! just had my dental surgery on tues. still recovering. quite a successful op. It was huge i tell u! Luckily i kept all my wisdom safe with me, so i'm pretty alright. ha. yup, and off the along with a free op comes a week worth's of break. good. it's long awaited and well-deserved. shall enjoy myself so very much! haha.

bought my new laptop!!! yeah! super nice k. HP Pavilion dv5-1034TX. sounds cool? definitely. with integrated webcam it shows you everything (me) , fingerprint recognition, 15.4" WXGA, nvidia geforce 9600 graphics, altec lansing in-built speakers, 4GB DDR2 ram, presentation pointers, tv tuners (which means i can watch tv on my laptop!), and so so much more! so happy! thanks dad! for those out there still requiring technology... it's ok, u'll get ur chance at sitex 08.

ok. stay happy.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

choices made and to be made.

I finally paid and accepted Usyd's offer on my Australian degree, Animal and Veterinary Bioscience. had been doing tons of research and finally decided that it was the right move and a wise decision! wish me luck over there and do come visit me!

went to xixun's projectfirstchance concert yesterday at the zoo. quite ok cos got campus superstar 2 and idol finalist performances. still not too bad. but feel sorry for xixun cos the response was rather bad, only 30+ ppl turned up for the 200 audience concert and the shaw amphitheatre looked so empty... Guess it was the heavy downpour and weird location that caused the flop. fell sick cos i gney gney (stubbornl) wanted to visit all exhibits, so i camwhored everywhere under my umbrella until my cam batt went flat... haha. walked around the zoo since it's been a while since i've been there, and a lot of animals were missing! empty habitats were common and disappointing. saw some new ones like the Australian Outback, Giant Galapogus Tortoise and otters exhibit. i really wanna work there when i graduate, which further confirms my decisions and spurred me on.

ate kuishinbo with mum and sis last mon. so so many varieties! delicately prepared buffet tables everywhere! everything japanese u can think of is there. soba, udon, paper hotpot, curry, fried rice, clam porridge, tepanyaki, steamed and boiled delicacies, fried and grilled prawn, unagi, sushi, sashimi, seafood (including famous hokkaido crabs and scallops), drinks of all kinds, and two full tables of cakes, mochis. tarts, pastries, chocolates, ice cream, eclairs, fondue fountain, fruits palette... and so much more! why do i sound like i'm advertising for them. i should earn some commission! haha. nice but ex if u go at night. try booking in advance so u get seats inside (nearer the food mah...) and they may have limited dishes that are served so many ppl queue to take after an announcement. go in the aft it's around $30, night $40. can try ba.

ok. see ya soon! happy happy dim sum steaming in a pot...

Monday, August 25, 2008

AHM!

yeah, did my best run after quite some time. looks like my training paid off. though this 21km was quite a bother for most; as in even fast frequent marathon runners felt the pain today, it was rather fun for me. at least my legs are not as sore as others, thank God! and i finished below 2hr15min, which is a huge improvement compared to last year's ahm and my disgraceful stan chart marathon. just finished washing my shoes at 1am, cos it raind and the entire padang field was mud and more mud! i'm talking about soil+water, not... if u're thinking about those, sam. haha!

ok, i had my first driving lesson on sat. super nervous but fun! haha. i'm embarassed to say i stalled at least 5 times on the road. i'm sorry, please be patient. but my instructor is nice, more encouraging words than dismissive scoldings.

sat was a total rush for me. i left my pdl in camp so had to go back to get it. then rushed to meet kf and yinghong for the recordings, but major jam on the road... then to my driving lessons, then saw jiaxin at cdc after my lesson (he ended the same time as me and parked behind me.) We had dinner at madjacks, jalan kayu. thought we had so much time since we're already so near camp and it was still early when we got there, so was shocked when i casually checked the time and realised we only had 15mins to rush back, and dessert wasn't even served yet. we gobbled whatever we could and cabbed back. just when u thought u need not rush after rushing and cabbing the whole day from place to place, to just sit down and slowly enjoy a meal, i had to be on the move again. well, at least i accomplished more within a day and it felt fulfilling.

wanted to go aus study fair but realised it was not at suntec but orchard hotel so didn't go cos too tired. went to the travel fair instead. haha... and peninsular plaza, to buy shoes but didn't see wad i was looking for. found and bought them some place near there. nice converse sneakers! =) haha, damn paiseh walking to all the shoe shops with ppl looking at my muddy nb shoes.

rmb: be happy for yourself and those who care about you! till later!

Saturday, August 23, 2008

i'm confused.

about human relationships. dunno how to react to ppl anymore. sometimes, u think that u've done nothing wrong but they still haunt u. hope i'm still motivated to be good and kind, to want to live as a better being, and not one that is too practical, materialistic, or selfish. competition kills... so beware when u've decided to be in one. sometimes, u doun't really have a choice. as u've decided to let the matter rest, the opponent continues his backstabbing and worse, with stronger allies. what should i do then? fight back and stand up for my rights? no... i've already retreated from your betrayal, but it still hits me directly. i thought we were friends. why do u have to do this? what have i done? be nice ppl.

at least i'm starting to appreciate true friends around me better now. friends that stood by you and mended your wounds, sometimes even shooting back at them for u...haha. thanks friends...true friends.

having my first driving lesson tmw! exciting. so nervous to drive on the road for the first time. so stupid of me to leave my pdl back in camp. sigh... gotta go back tmw morn to take it. haha. doing a charity recording at yh's place tmw. dunno wad it's about though.

ok. stop emoing ppl. cheer up! it can only get better. see ya soon!

Friday, August 15, 2008

I bought my guitar!

Yes! finally got my guitar... for $255. inclusive of a chord book, guitar bag, picks, digital tuner, strap. acoustic takamine, from peninsular plaza, behind funan mall. thanks ed for your expertise, and continue teaching me k! that justs means that i would have to practice doubly hard since the money is paid. haha.

watched Bad habits and Money no enough 2 this week. bad habits was ok, telling a story about two anoraexic (correct spelling?) people. money no enough was funny yet touching. well, at least it made me tear.

donating blood this sun at tampines. hope i can save more lives while i still can. bloodbank is in need of blood! people please help.

love ya! see ya soon. tata.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Happy National Day! yeah!

Wondering how i'm still using this com though it died. thanks to ys who told me to press on the F8 the moment the intel sign came up till it showed an advanced screen. then load the com using safe mode. but still, it's weird cos everything is so big! dunno how to make it smaller. sigh. i shud go for computer lessons.

watched journey to the centre of the earth on fri with kf. haha. saw some ppl doing something in the seats next to us. haha. jing4 bao4 k. they were both girls. shan't elaborate. the movie was so-so, just as the critics said it was. it's nice but predictable, a good show for children, or those young-at-heart, like me! haha, not typically childish though. ok lah.

that person pricked me again this week, made me kinda sad. i know it shouldn't affect me anymore but how can i control my feelings. it's not anything roast duck did, but rather wad he didn't. still must maintain my composure. hang in there man, ppl who are going through hard times as well, time will heal or at least make u forget. so just wait till the storm's over.

hey zhamusi, hope u're fine as well. see ya soon. doing NDP reception on sun.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Ain't no other man, but...

watched the mummy on fri, tomb of the dragon emperor. ok lah, not that bad but not that fantastic either. i would give 3/5 stars? the effects were quite nice, but the storyline is a little too unrealistic and lame. the ending is abrupt too, i mean, when the army is finally revived, they die again shortly after, so ya...

went to michelle's house on sat for just's surprise bdae party! the best part was the house, or rather the mansion/palace! it was like, woah! i said omg at least 20 times upon exploring different parts of the mansion! it was like in a movie where the antique statues and chandeliers exhibit a european ambience in the 1800s. the grand stairway in the main lobby, like the one in titanic. the dining room, fit for a king's banquet! the ktv room, tv room, gym, pool table, swimming pool, sauna, all interlinked in 4 levels of the hotel by a glass lift in the mansion! even the mahjong table is automated! have u ever seen or played a mahjong game that doesn't require 'washing' of the tiles before each game? ya, the one i saw did everything for u... super rich sia. motivated me to work harder and thus make enough money to build a mansion like this to live in! by then, i'll invite all my friends to come stay k! stayed over at just's place that night.

ok... hope all goes well from now on. bye!

Monday, July 28, 2008

I must be strong!

The week have passed...and i've been trying to be stronger and happier, at least to look stronger. but i guessed it failed. still thinking about someone i should not think of. sigh... i'm getting weaker by the day, both emotionally and physically. guess the stress in my feelings caused the depression and thus the unhealthiness. even my hair stylist said i've gotten more white strands...ya i have noticed myself, together with outbreaks and falling sickish more frequently.

should be final... i'm talking about my academic future. think i've decided to accept the offer from the University of Sydney for my degree, Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience. sounds chim right? haha! It's a 4 year degree commencing next march. so i'll see u guys less often... =( must come visit me k!

watched the dark knight this sun. not too bad, really! it wasn't like a typical superhero movie. much more realistic while comtemplating with the human nature. batman is not one with all those fake super powers and stuff, but he sure does have loads of money and high-tech gadgets! at first i thought two-face was going to live to be the next evil king in the sequel but he died. and the part where gore was about to happen, though knowing it was rated pg, i covered my eyes...haha, so useless right. but i just can't take gore lah. and all the money joker burnt, damn waste sia! don't want give me lah...hahaha.

till later! be happy always!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

chi bi aka red cliff

Yoz ppl! haha... finally not so emo le!

though i still feel emo at certain times of the week, at least it's not the whole week. i know that that's not me! i'm simply the cheerful sort so being emo shall ruin it all. i must be happy!

finally...rsm coa is over on mon! it was quite good actually. i mean, ppl commented on the videos and said that they were the main focus of the show and hence made the entire segment a success! looks like the video head/creative cum multimedia director did a fairly good job! haha...i know i bhb but credit shud be given when due ma... but mainly thanks to my technical director cos without the hands, the brains alone can't work..so thanks ernest!

watched chi bi on fri after book out, with zhenming, js, xm, junyi, and ed. haha. quite nice lah...except for the ending that said: "to be continued...", just as we were all hyped up and ready to watch the next battle in chi bi. haha. sat in the couple seat with ed cos when they bought e tix, no more other seats le. so i guess we were a couple for a while...hee.

oh ya... kf called in to cool k time on wed to wish ham hb! that was the first time i had my voice heard on international radio live! then ham came back on thurs and joked bout using my phone to call in again. and he really did. when it rang, he threw the phone back at me and asked me to make the dedication! haha...boy was i nevous when i was on air. i dedicated a beautiful girl from 200 pounds of beauty to all my friends!

haa...may try again next time, tang shin neun na neun ba bo im ni da! see ya soon! amm next week.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

EMO week

once again disappointed at myself for not being able to stand up for my own rights, and just sat there like idiot watching people claim credits for my hardwork. must i proclaim every single thing i do? i don't think that's necessary! i ain't no credit whore. but i truly think that one deserves being recognised for his efforts. guess my big flaw is my in-spokenness. is there such a word? i dun think so...haha. i meant the opposite of being outspoken lah. worthless ah me... must speak up for myself! yes i must! or i cannot compete in this society where everyone vibes for everything. sad to say i'm not actually an 'evil' person but have to be under such circumstances ba. sigh...

yup...received my devastation letter and it confirmed my sadness and dashed my last hope of staying in singapore for studies. it's final i guess. i'm talking about studying in NTU or NUS. despite multiple applications and appeals, they don't even want to give me a chance. come on... face it. it's my lousy grades that landed me in such a situation. i will always regret not working hard enough. but this has woken me up from my deep slumber and i will push myself no matter wad in uni to be on top. sidetrack...ANTM: " wanna be on top? nananananananana.." haha.sorry had to do it. but seriously, if a chance had been given to me, i'll grab it harder than anyone cos i've benn through just too much suffering to learn this. it was through the hard way i realised i wasn't as good as i thought and that hard work is of utmost importance. truly significant in one's success. and i'm not going to commit my mistake again. at least i'll never allow it ever again. it's too hard to go through. i've had it once and that's all. still suffering now, so i'm sure. for those who got in with ease, they may end up being complacent. and that could be their downfall. as they slacken, ppl like me who fought hard to get it will succeed. advise for u... the uaual ones. never give up. work on your mistakes in a humble manner. always xu1 xin1 xiang4 shang4, bu4 zhi3 xia4 wen4! wish me luck on my road to success and i wish u the same! Australia, i guess i'm coming soon! it'll be UQ or USyd...depending on which one i accept cos they already offered me a place there. hope i dun keep them waiting too long for my confirmation of acceptance into their school. thanks once again and see u soon!

Sunday, July 6, 2008

ichiban sushi and gelare with dot7-2

went out with shihui, yenchun, yunling and guohao today. at ps, ate ichiban and gelare...not too bad. then went to far east to shop. haha...seem to shop more there now. dunno y... prob the clothes there more suitable for young ppl like me! not that ex also lah. only started checking out apparels, acessories, shoes, bags etc @ that place before this year's cny for new clothes, through a friend's recommendation. but it seems that most of my clothes have since then started to come mainly from there...haha. and everytime i go, i never fail to buy something back from there. that's not my usual self! i control myself a lot and try to minimise spending. and i'm definitely not the type who must get something whenever i go out or enter a mall/shop. i rather opposite of that, buying only practical things. dunno y that's happening now though. haha!

did u read my previous blog? it's kinda funny after reading it. it's so long! so naggy ah me! ok...see ya soon!

A big THANKS for everything

really really appreciate all those ( kf james ham +++) who have helped me pass my horrid week, although i'm sure more to come. iguess i'm just too easily pricked as i have mentioned bout my sensitivity in my previous blog. i mean... i hate it but i can't help it. just have to be strong and hold on. advice for myself...speak up for wad i really feel and be confident. cos my shyness is destroying me! i always wanted to just be myself, even in front of other ppl or ppl of higher authority. i wanna be all comfortable without being fake. i guess the traditional chinese character is too strong in me as i dun dare speak in front of seniors, even when i'm in the right. m i too nice? nah...i never believe one can be too nice or holy...haha. shouldn't procrastinate too much already cos i've been wasting too much time doing that. though my intentions r good and the words that r supposed to come out of me is constantly waiting, they end my coming out too late! sigh. time to show my true bubbly character and stop hiding my inner hapinness! dun ever let e quiet side of u engulf u!

ok...enough of thinking too much. now to start to rant bout my life. i got conned by the fruit stall near my house. my parents always bought fruits from them but i guess they dun recognise me cos it's the first time i'm buying from ther myself. ok...so here goes the story. i was walking back home and passed by the usual durian stall i always bought from. but i decided to buy from the one my parents frequently buys from. so i asked my usual ques in chinese,

me: how much is one packet?
uncle A: depending on how many u're buying.
me: ??? i mean how much is one packet?
uncle A: depending on how much u're buying lah!
(so i guessed when u buy in bulk, it's cheaper. being a rather frequent durian buyer, it's usually 3 for $20, so i said "i'll take 3", and he immediately told another stall holder in hokkien ...)
uncle A (to uncle B): eh, give him 3...ah 4 lah 4 lah. give him one free. student mah... and this packet of cherries too.)
uncle A: wad kind u ant huh? sweet or bitter ones? i give u 2 sweet 2 bitter lah hor. (and in a smaller unheard tone)... one for $30.
me: (i was so shocked when i heard e price!) er...i think just 2 enough lah.
uncle A: aiyah...nevermind lah. take 3 lah. all very good one...this batch. i give u another one packet free and this packet of cherries too lor.
(there was immediate packing of goods into platic bags before i could say anything. i kept saying i just wan 2 but uncle B ignored and just kept packing)
me (to uncle B): er, uncle ah, really dun wan lah, just two will do.
uncle B: (ignoring wad i just said) i give u 2 sweet 2 bitter...i give u more flesh one ah. uh...u see u see (and he showed me a 'more fleshy' packet of durian. despite my constant rejection of the other offers, as i emphasized i only wanted e 2 durian packets...)
uncle B: (he suddenly walked to the other side) eh, today's jackfruit very sweet, give u 2 packets for just $10 lah. half give half sell lah)
(ya right... sounded so nice. i was liked...er, i didn't even look at the jackfruits!)
me: uncle...er really really dun wan lah. at home got a lot of fruits already.... really dun wan. really dun wan!)
uncle B: aiyah just take lah. nah...altogether....$130.
(shocking right! i was like...wad?!?! fruits for $130?! did i hear correctly???)
me: wah so expensive ah? i dun have enough money leh. help me take out a few lah.
uncle B: we accept nets one leh.
me: i really dun have so much money.
uncle B: ya lah... can accept nets one.
me: i really dun have enough! dun have nets.(faked it)
uncle B: then how much u have now?
me : (i looked into my wallet) er...about $60. (dun know y i so honest)
uncle B (scratches his head and to uncle A): eh...he only got $60 leh.
uncle A: oh...can accept nets one leh!
me: i really dun have enough! i'm a student u know?!
uncle B: (sighs loudly and starts to unpack, taking out all the fleshy durians and constantly opening the packets to check that the 2 he was selling me were normal ones. he also removed wadeva uncle A wanted to give me. well, understandable lah. so he removed 2 of the more fleshy durian packets, the cherries, and the 2 jackfruit packets that i didn't even want in the first place. he placed back the 2 normal durian packets into a plastic bag and gave it to me one handed without looking at me and saying $60)
me:( i dug my wallet and counted the money while he kept eyeing my money. i had exactly $61, and that's all the cash in my wallet. so i gave him the whole stack. he said thank you in a ungrateful, unwilling tone without looking at me and just immediately turned to tend to other customers. i stood there waiting for my $1 change but he never came back. after some time, i decided not to wait already, thinking he would turn a blank face anyway. so i left and headed home. i know me not finding him to get back my change is dumb and my fault but forget it. i was in far too much pain having just given away all the cash in my wallet, just for durians. i have never bought such expensive durians before. no doubt they were good, after i tried them at home, yet the sight of my empty wallet upsets me.)

sigh... wad can i say. golden durians... haha.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

unwanted...

i feel so lost this week! like no one bothers bout me. i guess i'm a little attention seeking so when everyone's talking while i'm not, i feel so alone! i'm upset when ppl talk behind my backs, backstabs, causing such great misunderstandings among all.

i think i'm a bit over-sensitive, schizo or something. when ppl talk i keep thinking whether they're talking bout me. and i cant take it when ppl give me unconstructive critisms, and they insult u for eveything that u r...for nothing. it can be really hurtful when it comes from a close friend, even when it comes as a joke. but i'll understand...someday. i appreciate truthfulness but probably not in a harsh manner. i dun think ppl should ever mock someone else for a physical appearance, attributes or talents. once in a while is fine i guess, otherwise it'll sound real after some time. know ur limits.

btw, if u're reading this and thinking this is for u, trust me it's not. it's just wad i've been feeling all this years and my vent up frustrations. anyone who gets pricked by this msg, i'm sorry but i guess u have to change to become a better person k!

yay! passed my FTT and took pdl. must start learning how to drive loh! still v busy with rsm vid. even bringing work home to do lah. still got loads to edit and stuff. work hard team rsm! or oh!JESM. haha...

buying something for my tm com cos he's getting married! my tm was thinking of a puzzle wtih frames. cute right. we piece it together to show our sincerity as well as show how a marriage requires time and effort to piece together to get the final beautiful product. we saw one cartoon kids kissing under a starry night one for just $1.50 leh. quite nice ut we went on to look for better ones cos i tot it was rather cheapo and hence may be of inferior quality, like e edges will tear easily or fade or something. i know it's the heart that matters, but still my heart is just too kind to allow lousy goods. haha! think i'll do the same for fiona's wedding.]

ok...see u soon! and be happy always!

Saturday, June 21, 2008

class enemy

just watched it on fri at e esplanade theatre studios with kf, junyi, jiaxin and weili. quite ok i guess. a lot of bosnian issues were brought. like their politics, youth delinquency problems etc. a little traumatising though...haha. saw xixun there too!

had a busy week in camp cos just re-eteped. and still busy with rsm's video. watched kungfu panda. thought it was better than expected, cos i expected it to be just a funny cartoon. din wanna watch it at first but the reviews and frens changed my mind.

haha. i'm currently trying to play to the guitar, and i'm seriously learning! hope it's not just a 3 months thing cos i always wanted to learn an instrument that i can bring with me everywhere, anytime to play for fun and entertainment. also, i can make my own music and accompaniments anytime i want to! haha. so i'm really enjoying it. i learnt quite a few songs already! not bad ok...for a beginner. gotta thank ed, james for all your guidance! really appreciate it! and james, have fun on your 2nd song. your 1st is really not bad, 'can we be like last time'.

ok then..await my new song!

Saturday, June 14, 2008

wedding mc

haha. if u haven't known yet, i'm e wedding mc for a fren's sis. went to meet them today, fiona and andrew. very nice ppl. we had a meeting at tcc first to discuss the wedding schedule and details and further duties i have to do. i have so much to do on that day! stressed! and all the prep work i have to do b4 that. research and interviews...

oh ya...i still have one week till i have to submit my 1st draft for rsm video. need to get the vidcam by mon and start interviewing KAHs!

ok..back to today. then, we went to V8 cafe for dinner. not bad at all! i ahd this cheese melted on bacon and grilled chicken! yum! the sauce was good and the chicken was tender! not bad as it cost only 11.80 for all main courses. how often can u find a comfortable setting in bugis with affordable prces. so i do recommend it. didn't know its existance b4 today cos it's at this corner of bugis junction level 3. i'm like doing free advertisement for them. they shud so pay me for this. haha. ok...bye!

Finally i post my photos!

i guess after the long awaited photo taking, as in taking the photos from me, i've decided to upload my photos onto facebook. cos i thought that though i cant transfer files, but it is only fair that ppl in the photos can get theirs. it is highly confidential though, rather, it's top secret hance only frens can see them. also, i did this for myself. incase something happens to my com (Choi! touch wood) at least i can retrieve my photos from the net! yeah, i'm like so smart can... haha.

platoon outing

hi...it's me again. duh?! of course it's me...then who? haha. sorry...so lame.

went for plt outing at a steamboat cum bbq buffet today. not too bad. quite a lot of varieties. and the most impt is that at least it looks hygienic and not messy or all over the place. we all kinda got scalded by the bbq as the oil spurts in all directions! haha!

after that, some went to watch kungfu panda (i may watch next time), while ed junyi and me went to bugis J.co to sit and chat. i had a hazelnut latte. milky but nice.we talked about how i got peeped at (made me relive the horrors once again!) which made me shiver when i had to recall those times, and ghost stories and stuff. haha...it was interesting i would say...

ok...that's all folks!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

The happening...

one word for it... sucky. don't watch it if u're intending to. i give it one out of five stars. too typical, and the ending was not even an ending! a little gory... i can't take gore at all so i covered my eyes at some scenes. haha.

i watched it with jam hl ed js sam. b4 that we and jerrold ate at the pizza place in raffles city. ok lah...not too bad. we passed by donut fac and there was no queue! haha. guess the craze is finally over with so much more varieties and better choices to choose from. to think i actually queued for an hr last time haha!

ok...thats all. see yaw laederrr!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

tiring day...

haha..had another tiring day. dunno y though. probably spent too much time having my eyes on the screen doing my rsm's video. haven't had much sleep leh, and i think i'm falling sick. hey the weather's bad lately, having sudden strong sunlight yet heavy rain the next. so do take care ya! drink loads of water and sleep more! haha...if u can afford to lah... bye then! till next time...

Sunday, June 8, 2008

hi, once again!

i guess i'm a little excited. cuz i went around browsing blogspot on how i can really use it. haha. i'm really so suaku! yup, still trying to learn how to use this supposedly-easy-to-use-but-since-i'm-so-dumb-i'm-still-figuring-out-how-to-use blog. hehe. i bet u must be thinking how bo liao i m hor. ya...kinda. await my next post! yeah!

my first ever blog

haha. i guess i'm a very late starter. i mean...i just started blogging. well...for those who chanced upon this blog, i supposed u'll be bored after some time as i nag about my none-so-colourful life. well, at least it's a start right? got inspired by how all others can blurt their emotions to a personal webpage. alright, that's all for now. i hope i dun regret setting up this blog...haha