I haven't been the best :(|) of late.I guess it's due to a cocktail of skepticism, paranoia, uncertainty and frustration. Sometimes, I really think it's not worth all my effort, time and youth. I hope this won't be the beginning to an end.
It's been hard on Kimono :( Thank you for never giving up on me, for believing in me and always dispensing sound advice. I resolve to be a better :(|) to you. :-*
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
The Honour in wanting to give up
I think anyone would call me insane if I were to tell them there's honour in wanting to give up.
But think of this: If we never did achieve in the first place, what's there to give up? If we had nothing to lose, why are we afraid of losing? I bet LKY wanted to give up the very moment M'sia told us to pull out. I bet Issac Newton wanted to give up when he couldn't figure out the Centripetal forces.
There's nothing to be ashamed of when you want to give up. The trick lies in how much more do you lose when you give up? So lock yourself in and steer away from what tempts. You won't know what you will lose if you don't perserve.
But think of this: If we never did achieve in the first place, what's there to give up? If we had nothing to lose, why are we afraid of losing? I bet LKY wanted to give up the very moment M'sia told us to pull out. I bet Issac Newton wanted to give up when he couldn't figure out the Centripetal forces.
There's nothing to be ashamed of when you want to give up. The trick lies in how much more do you lose when you give up? So lock yourself in and steer away from what tempts. You won't know what you will lose if you don't perserve.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
City of Reflection
After 4 days of leg-breaking shopping and eating, I'm finally home. I had to take a day off to recuperate from my aching limbs >:)
By and large, HK is a cosmopolitan city. The uncanny likeness to our Garden City stops not just at the fact that it too is a fashion hub cum shopping paradise. It too, was a British colony. It too has a large number of high rise buildings. It too, is infested with a large number of spitting Chinese nationals and hand-holding Indians. It too, has pushy crowds and crying babies in the MTR during the peak hours.
The mix of old and new architecture in the city is a sight that will not be missed. Just as often as you see full-panel-reflective-window sky scrapers; you will encounter many low rise run-down buildings which makes you wonder who and what resides beneath the grim and slum.
Mainstream shopping is divided into two. One, the HK and international brands. Two, the local designer brands. One is concentrated in large air-conditioned shopping malls, while Two is found strewn amongst tucked-away corners and themed shopping streets.
Shopping for One during the Sale period is pleasurable, coz the discount you get at the stores are generally better than those back home. Also, HK fashion is one season ahead of us ;) Shopping for Two is not fantastic; since the local designers lack the Japanese's creativity and the Taiwanese's innovation. What you can find there, you can easily find a cut-and-paste across the Causeway.
Meanwhile, the Sun was really harsh. Kimono got sun burnt and I almost suffered a stroke on our way back from Ocean Park. To think we were not even near the beach. Haha..
At the start of the trip, Kimono and I went with 1 luggage. At the end of the trip, we came back with 2 luggages; weighing 17kg and 10kg respectively ;p The perks of shopping in HK during Summer are the great bargains and appropriate season wear. However, while you are busy checking out that great skirt, remember the sunblock...for you never know when the Sun will sneak up on you to give a nasty burn :p
By and large, HK is a cosmopolitan city. The uncanny likeness to our Garden City stops not just at the fact that it too is a fashion hub cum shopping paradise. It too, was a British colony. It too has a large number of high rise buildings. It too, is infested with a large number of spitting Chinese nationals and hand-holding Indians. It too, has pushy crowds and crying babies in the MTR during the peak hours.
The mix of old and new architecture in the city is a sight that will not be missed. Just as often as you see full-panel-reflective-window sky scrapers; you will encounter many low rise run-down buildings which makes you wonder who and what resides beneath the grim and slum.
Mainstream shopping is divided into two. One, the HK and international brands. Two, the local designer brands. One is concentrated in large air-conditioned shopping malls, while Two is found strewn amongst tucked-away corners and themed shopping streets.
Shopping for One during the Sale period is pleasurable, coz the discount you get at the stores are generally better than those back home. Also, HK fashion is one season ahead of us ;) Shopping for Two is not fantastic; since the local designers lack the Japanese's creativity and the Taiwanese's innovation. What you can find there, you can easily find a cut-and-paste across the Causeway.
Meanwhile, the Sun was really harsh. Kimono got sun burnt and I almost suffered a stroke on our way back from Ocean Park. To think we were not even near the beach. Haha..
At the start of the trip, Kimono and I went with 1 luggage. At the end of the trip, we came back with 2 luggages; weighing 17kg and 10kg respectively ;p The perks of shopping in HK during Summer are the great bargains and appropriate season wear. However, while you are busy checking out that great skirt, remember the sunblock...for you never know when the Sun will sneak up on you to give a nasty burn :p
Monday, June 12, 2006
Short getaway!
Ah boy is going to HK! This time round it's pretty impromptu...so....dun expect that it will be as fruitful as Taipei.
Oh well, but who noes ;)
Oh well, but who noes ;)
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Mapcap Rush
It's that time of the year again...the Great Singapore Sale.
Everywhere you go, you see a big Red Sign slapped right in the middle of even the most glamorous display window. There are human throngs at every corner you turn. And it's also the time when your pockets get humongous holes in them.
Recently crowned the "Shopaholic" by Blossom, I feel somewhat inadequate...or rather mis-crowned. For out of the so many great bargains, I did not grab any earth-shattering deals. Let's take a look at some of my purchases:
1) Black elfy shoes from HP (20%)
2) Kimono's birth year retro T-shirt from Guess (70%)
3) Weirdo printed shirt from Guess (70%)
4) Levi's 519 (30%)
5) Pants from Isetan (Plain vanilla since it's new stock)
6) Weirdo embroidered shirt from Fox (15%, and to think I rejected the offer on 1-for-1 coz I didn't feel like another 1!)
7) Berms from Taka (50%)
8) Prey from Borders (50%)
9) Classic T from Timberland (50%)
10) Deuter Rider (30%)
Coming up....more from HK...
So as you can see...I'm not very much of a bargain hunter :D Looks like I should give up my crown to another reigning Shopaholic.
On a sidenote...Kimono has found a new job!!!! I'm so happy that she's finally getting outta that shithole co. Good riddance to bad rubbish! Oh, and I hope oinky's new home will have better air :D
Everywhere you go, you see a big Red Sign slapped right in the middle of even the most glamorous display window. There are human throngs at every corner you turn. And it's also the time when your pockets get humongous holes in them.
Recently crowned the "Shopaholic" by Blossom, I feel somewhat inadequate...or rather mis-crowned. For out of the so many great bargains, I did not grab any earth-shattering deals. Let's take a look at some of my purchases:
1) Black elfy shoes from HP (20%)
2) Kimono's birth year retro T-shirt from Guess (70%)
3) Weirdo printed shirt from Guess (70%)
4) Levi's 519 (30%)
5) Pants from Isetan (Plain vanilla since it's new stock)
6) Weirdo embroidered shirt from Fox (15%, and to think I rejected the offer on 1-for-1 coz I didn't feel like another 1!)
7) Berms from Taka (50%)
8) Prey from Borders (50%)
9) Classic T from Timberland (50%)
10) Deuter Rider (30%)
Coming up....more from HK...
So as you can see...I'm not very much of a bargain hunter :D Looks like I should give up my crown to another reigning Shopaholic.
On a sidenote...Kimono has found a new job!!!! I'm so happy that she's finally getting outta that shithole co. Good riddance to bad rubbish! Oh, and I hope oinky's new home will have better air :D
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Twilight
It has been a real stressful period for me. This is the FIRST time I feel stress since I have started on this job. With one presentation over just today, I have two more to conduct within this month.
While chatting with a friend yesterday, we concluded that we were pretty much unappreciated in our area of work. Well, maybe his more than mine (since he was real bent on migrating asap to greener pastures). Most of the time though, I'm too overworked to allow the injustice to set in. By the time I feel it, my body would have given in to fatigue and I have fallen asleep.
At times when I'm taking a breather (such as now), I will experience a strong urge to start flipping the cobwebbed copy of Executive Appointments. That being said, the strong urge will subsequently fade into a nagging voice as I treasure my free time too much to start seaching for another beginning to an end :p
Ok, I know I know. These are just well made up excuses for a bummer procrastinator like me. I should just get my arse off the chair to flip that copy of Executive Appointments 8-|
While chatting with a friend yesterday, we concluded that we were pretty much unappreciated in our area of work. Well, maybe his more than mine (since he was real bent on migrating asap to greener pastures). Most of the time though, I'm too overworked to allow the injustice to set in. By the time I feel it, my body would have given in to fatigue and I have fallen asleep.
At times when I'm taking a breather (such as now), I will experience a strong urge to start flipping the cobwebbed copy of Executive Appointments. That being said, the strong urge will subsequently fade into a nagging voice as I treasure my free time too much to start seaching for another beginning to an end :p
Ok, I know I know. These are just well made up excuses for a bummer procrastinator like me. I should just get my arse off the chair to flip that copy of Executive Appointments 8-|
Monday, April 24, 2006
Split second
I'm clearing leave these days. Not to go on holidays, but to join in the buzz with Kimono and Blossom in house moving. Packing, tearing down, washing, putting up, packing. Boy, am I tired. But this tiredness sure beats the mental drain at work. My optician just informed me that I'm suffering from a syndrome known as "Computer Illusion". I'm really beginning to question if the effort I put in at work is really worth it.
Shortly after the move, the gers will depart for a pretty island amongst the Philipines. While I, will be slogging away at a migration at work over the long weekend. :(( Sigh...I really need a break.
Shortly after the move, the gers will depart for a pretty island amongst the Philipines. While I, will be slogging away at a migration at work over the long weekend. :(( Sigh...I really need a break.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Melt down of the Ice Age
Kimono and Blossom will be shifting...to where the Sun, Sand and Sea are...:(( Now, I'm definitely happy for them...*just imgaine the fantastic view right across the road >:) But that also means that I have to pick up a new route altogether now...Boy o boy...will I miss 6th Ave :(
Thursday, March 16, 2006
T time
After a few late nights and one overnight in my cold, heartless office, I finally claimed my off. I must say that I'm extremely lucky to have not got re-infected from all the hard work and stress. It's over, and I hope that the next cycle is too far off even for my imagination.
While having high-tea with Mum at Goodwood today, I read up on the most buzzed-about dining hotspots from Tatler. And surprise surpise, Number 1 happened to be a joint Kimono and I visited last weekend.
From its humble parking space, one would hardly be able to imagine the hidden haven at the top of the hill. We were greeted by a friendly waiter who gave us a short tour of the haven's premise - the Library was the room that left the deepest impression on me (maybe coz I'm a geek :D) He sat us at the Balcony, overlooking the greens and fountain.
I did not have high expectations of the US-Viet fare on its menu, coz it was touted as more of a watering/chilling joint, than a dining spot. Boy, was I surprised yet again. The skewers, burger, down to the fries, were so well-cooked and thoroughly marinated, that even the near-recovery me wanted more :D The only not-so-satisfying dish was the Guiness Pie - maybe coz it was served after we finished our mains (when it was meant to be a starter :p)
I'm glad that we forsook going to Dempsey >:)
While having high-tea with Mum at Goodwood today, I read up on the most buzzed-about dining hotspots from Tatler. And surprise surpise, Number 1 happened to be a joint Kimono and I visited last weekend.
From its humble parking space, one would hardly be able to imagine the hidden haven at the top of the hill. We were greeted by a friendly waiter who gave us a short tour of the haven's premise - the Library was the room that left the deepest impression on me (maybe coz I'm a geek :D) He sat us at the Balcony, overlooking the greens and fountain.
I did not have high expectations of the US-Viet fare on its menu, coz it was touted as more of a watering/chilling joint, than a dining spot. Boy, was I surprised yet again. The skewers, burger, down to the fries, were so well-cooked and thoroughly marinated, that even the near-recovery me wanted more :D The only not-so-satisfying dish was the Guiness Pie - maybe coz it was served after we finished our mains (when it was meant to be a starter :p)
I'm glad that we forsook going to Dempsey >:)
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Infection
I was struck by a vicious viral infection for exactly a week. Oh boy, was it unbearable. It started with me losing my voice, then my sense of smell, and then my sleep. The hardest part of it all was...I never had a good rest. I went to work in between, drifted in and out of drowsiness and walked like a zombie amongst colleagues. The treacherous weather served only to make it worse.
By Friday, I had almost recovered. Nonetheless, not wanting to risk a re-infection, and with Blossom in Goa, Kimono suggested staying in to cook for me. We went grocery shopping after work to pick out the ingredients. We had spaghetti, bacon, ham, french beans, beef fillet, potato and fresh mushrooms all in one night. That was the best meal I had in a week - having been deprived from all sinful and tasty food. We were paid a surprise visit by a baby lizard in the midst of our meal, so I doubled up as a pest exterminator :p
By Sat, I felt chummier. So I was rewarded with Underworld Evolution on the big screen. Man oh man...Kate Beckinsale was HOT. Haha...seeing her first time on big screen in her birthday suit was sweet :D She really has a good bod >:)
As the sun set, we drove to Dempsey once again to try our luck. As before, we were greeted by Mr Gay Waiter and disappointed with a full house. This time round, he passed us his calling card and made sure we called before we came. I think the next time I will give Dempsey a miss to try out One R :p
Dinner became seafood which wasn't fantastic. Nevertheless, my senses recovered, and along with it, my appetitie came back and I lost 2 kg. All of the above, combined with fantastic company, should make up for my whole week of suffering :D
By Friday, I had almost recovered. Nonetheless, not wanting to risk a re-infection, and with Blossom in Goa, Kimono suggested staying in to cook for me. We went grocery shopping after work to pick out the ingredients. We had spaghetti, bacon, ham, french beans, beef fillet, potato and fresh mushrooms all in one night. That was the best meal I had in a week - having been deprived from all sinful and tasty food. We were paid a surprise visit by a baby lizard in the midst of our meal, so I doubled up as a pest exterminator :p
By Sat, I felt chummier. So I was rewarded with Underworld Evolution on the big screen. Man oh man...Kate Beckinsale was HOT. Haha...seeing her first time on big screen in her birthday suit was sweet :D She really has a good bod >:)
As the sun set, we drove to Dempsey once again to try our luck. As before, we were greeted by Mr Gay Waiter and disappointed with a full house. This time round, he passed us his calling card and made sure we called before we came. I think the next time I will give Dempsey a miss to try out One R :p
Dinner became seafood which wasn't fantastic. Nevertheless, my senses recovered, and along with it, my appetitie came back and I lost 2 kg. All of the above, combined with fantastic company, should make up for my whole week of suffering :D
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Sin
I was hacking away before the play, during the play and after the play. In short, I felt like I was coughing my lungs out :'( How I wished I could take them out and give them a real good scratch before stuffing it back again :(
Never the Sinner is the true-crime story of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Nathan, also dubbed as Babe, was madly in love with Richard (better known as Dick), who is an egocentric, promiscuous guy. However, unlike in Porcelain, Dick reciprocates Babe's feelings, and sulk at the idea that they are not able to be together, be it in jail or in death.
I have mixed feelings towards the end of the play. On one hand, I'm sadden by the fact that the judicidal system in U.S. is very much skewed by the influence of politics, mass appeal and moral pressure. Even though it's so blatant that the boys committed cold-blooded callous murder, the judge will never set himself apart from his predeccesors to pass a fair judgement for fear of suffering from moral guilt.
I'm however, cheered by the fact that Dick and Babe's love for each other was strong enough to withstand trial, and not crumble under the pressure - well, other than the time where Dick wanted Babe to admit that he was the one who carried out the killing for fear of upsetting his Mum. This, I guess was requested more out of fillial piety than selfishness. Dick's suave farce however does crumble bit by bit, and he starts to feel empty and lonely as the trial proceeds.
Overall, I would say that this play is just fine. It's not intense as Porcelain, and not as witty as Saving Face. Nevertheless, I'm happy that I got to spend some quality time with Kimono. Oh, and Blossom got me sugar roll :D These made me wanna pledge to be their lifetime lightbulb changer :p
Never the Sinner is the true-crime story of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Nathan, also dubbed as Babe, was madly in love with Richard (better known as Dick), who is an egocentric, promiscuous guy. However, unlike in Porcelain, Dick reciprocates Babe's feelings, and sulk at the idea that they are not able to be together, be it in jail or in death.
I have mixed feelings towards the end of the play. On one hand, I'm sadden by the fact that the judicidal system in U.S. is very much skewed by the influence of politics, mass appeal and moral pressure. Even though it's so blatant that the boys committed cold-blooded callous murder, the judge will never set himself apart from his predeccesors to pass a fair judgement for fear of suffering from moral guilt.
I'm however, cheered by the fact that Dick and Babe's love for each other was strong enough to withstand trial, and not crumble under the pressure - well, other than the time where Dick wanted Babe to admit that he was the one who carried out the killing for fear of upsetting his Mum. This, I guess was requested more out of fillial piety than selfishness. Dick's suave farce however does crumble bit by bit, and he starts to feel empty and lonely as the trial proceeds.
Overall, I would say that this play is just fine. It's not intense as Porcelain, and not as witty as Saving Face. Nevertheless, I'm happy that I got to spend some quality time with Kimono. Oh, and Blossom got me sugar roll :D These made me wanna pledge to be their lifetime lightbulb changer :p
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Ah Boy gets a break
Ah Boy is going to have a break soon. Hopefully the work does not pile up when Ah Boy is back. *Crawls to bed. Ah Boy is going to have a break soon....
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Out sick
Ok, I'm defeated. I finally called in sick. So stop hounding me with your project datelines!!! I can only do so much for you guys so that your S* don't get compromised. If it does, then you haven't been listening to me. Don't ask me to reserve one week to work on your V*. It's ridiculous. My boss doesn't even reserve one week from me. If man-effort were cash, I would have been richer than the 10mil toto winner of this season. I love my job, I just hate the pushers x(
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Dusk till Dawn
The carpark attendant was signalling for me to do an exit as I entered the garden. Apparently, the lots have all been taken up. But he was daft enough to not notice that it was a one-way road - I couldn't do an U-turn without venturing into the carpark. By the time I passed him, he was waving his hand at me: "Why the hell are you coming in??". Well, lucky for us, one car came out just before I turned out. His attitude took a 180 degrees change and beckoned for us to take the lot :D Nice uncle. Stay that way. It must have been the late afternoon heat that got to you :p
The Symphony T happened to have an event. We thought it was the orchestra, so we proceeded to find a nice spot. To our slight dismay, it was just Singapore Idols wannabes throating out various solos with their guitars. Nevertheless, it did not bothered us much and it was a nice place to pass time.
By the time we got to Line, it was almost dusk. The skyline lit up with a tinge of orange against blue; with the sound of fountain in the background. The dining fare was palatable, with Italian as my personal fav :D We left the restaurant feeling so full, it was as though if we have stocked up on the whole of next week's food :p
Fighting reluctantly against the idea of walking to the cinema (I can't possibly leave the car in the carpark), I felt a little better with Canada's Mountain(s) unfolding in front of my eyes. I was under the illusion that I have scaled the heights and crossed the rivers along with the actors :p
Although I was not as touched at the end of the show, but I'm elated coz it has been wonderful having such gorgeous company (even as I stand in line to get into the theatre, Kate Bekinsale was next to me - on the screen) Hahaha >:)
The Symphony T happened to have an event. We thought it was the orchestra, so we proceeded to find a nice spot. To our slight dismay, it was just Singapore Idols wannabes throating out various solos with their guitars. Nevertheless, it did not bothered us much and it was a nice place to pass time.
By the time we got to Line, it was almost dusk. The skyline lit up with a tinge of orange against blue; with the sound of fountain in the background. The dining fare was palatable, with Italian as my personal fav :D We left the restaurant feeling so full, it was as though if we have stocked up on the whole of next week's food :p
Fighting reluctantly against the idea of walking to the cinema (I can't possibly leave the car in the carpark), I felt a little better with Canada's Mountain(s) unfolding in front of my eyes. I was under the illusion that I have scaled the heights and crossed the rivers along with the actors :p
Although I was not as touched at the end of the show, but I'm elated coz it has been wonderful having such gorgeous company (even as I stand in line to get into the theatre, Kate Bekinsale was next to me - on the screen) Hahaha >:)
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Gorgeous Blood
It was 7:30pm when I alighted and turned right. "Blue building, there's only one building, just look for the Blood Bank sign". That was what Kimono said to me when I called. I thought to myself: One building...I guess it must be the main SGH block. And so, I embarked on a long walk into the main block. As I neared the main block, I looked out attentively for signs that point to the Blood Bank. Nada. Flushed, I approached a nurse who happened to be chatting with the Delifrance waiter (or rather hitting on him :p). She patiently walked me to the sliding doors, and pointed to the direction I came in. I then realised that the Blood Bank is just next to where I alighted :'(
By the time I made my way back, it was 8pm. A welcoming rush of cold air greeted me as I pushed open the glass door. An older lady smiled at me and asked if I was there to donate blood. I smiled and shook my head and walked further in. There I spot our first gorgeous, Blossom. She was reading when I entered; when she sensed my approach, she looked up and flashed a disarming smile.
I sat my bag down, and went to get a drink and some reading material. By the time I got back, I saw our second gorgeous, Kimono lying on one of the beds. I smiled widely and waved at her. She smiled charmingly back.
We waited another hour before they were done. By that time, the cleaners were vacumming the floor and offering us more mineral water. Both Blossom and I felt embarrassed to accept anymore of their kind offers :"> Kimono came out first, with an adorable blue bandage, and excitedly announced that the nurse offered her pink bandage twice to match her outfit. Haha...
Our third gorgeous slowly made her way out as Kimono went to get her refreshments. This was the second time I've seen her (I was rushing to get to my car the first time as I did not put parking coupon :p). She looked weaker, and more fragile than Kimono.
I left thinking: I wonder who will be the lucky chaps to get these gorgeous blood flowing in their veins? With these blood flowing in their veins, will they amazingly transform like the Swan participants? >:) Haha...crappy me.
By the time I made my way back, it was 8pm. A welcoming rush of cold air greeted me as I pushed open the glass door. An older lady smiled at me and asked if I was there to donate blood. I smiled and shook my head and walked further in. There I spot our first gorgeous, Blossom. She was reading when I entered; when she sensed my approach, she looked up and flashed a disarming smile.
I sat my bag down, and went to get a drink and some reading material. By the time I got back, I saw our second gorgeous, Kimono lying on one of the beds. I smiled widely and waved at her. She smiled charmingly back.
We waited another hour before they were done. By that time, the cleaners were vacumming the floor and offering us more mineral water. Both Blossom and I felt embarrassed to accept anymore of their kind offers :"> Kimono came out first, with an adorable blue bandage, and excitedly announced that the nurse offered her pink bandage twice to match her outfit. Haha...
Our third gorgeous slowly made her way out as Kimono went to get her refreshments. This was the second time I've seen her (I was rushing to get to my car the first time as I did not put parking coupon :p). She looked weaker, and more fragile than Kimono.
I left thinking: I wonder who will be the lucky chaps to get these gorgeous blood flowing in their veins? With these blood flowing in their veins, will they amazingly transform like the Swan participants? >:) Haha...crappy me.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
I'm hurt
I thought that KTV could help vent my frustrations. I guess I was wrong - the more I sang, the more I felt. Now I think I remembered why I stopped singing or listening to music in a while (other than drivetime FM radio).
~I'm hurt [Jacky Cheung]~
The skies are dark
The music has faded
I'm starting to think of you
The lights have dimmed
The music has faded
The candy in my mouth has melted
The skies are dark
I get bored
I'm starting to think of you
The phone is ringing
You are starting to speak
I thought you are thinking of me too
Why do you sound cold now?
Have you changed?
Have you changed?
The lights are out
The music has stopped
The tears that fell can no longer be stopped
The rain has began to fall
I'm not happy
I'm really hurting this time round
I'm really hurting this time round
Sometimes, I wished there's a way to spell certain things, or to steel my heart. I wished there's something I can do to make myself feel better. At this point in time, I think gazing out the window into the far horizon is the best I can achieve.
~I'm hurt [Jacky Cheung]~
The skies are dark
The music has faded
I'm starting to think of you
The lights have dimmed
The music has faded
The candy in my mouth has melted
The skies are dark
I get bored
I'm starting to think of you
The phone is ringing
You are starting to speak
I thought you are thinking of me too
Why do you sound cold now?
Have you changed?
Have you changed?
The lights are out
The music has stopped
The tears that fell can no longer be stopped
The rain has began to fall
I'm not happy
I'm really hurting this time round
I'm really hurting this time round
Sometimes, I wished there's a way to spell certain things, or to steel my heart. I wished there's something I can do to make myself feel better. At this point in time, I think gazing out the window into the far horizon is the best I can achieve.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Give me a break
I have never had backlog. Now I'm piled with so many reports I'm going to faint.
Everyone is seeking my opinion. This is good. Keep it going. But don't come at the same time! Give me time to consolidate, internalise and consult. Quality, not quantity.
Chinese New Year is just round the corner. Why am I not in a festive mood? Maybe it's too near to the Christmas and New Year that just passed. Or maybe I'm simply too over-worked to indulge myself?
I need a break.
Everyone is seeking my opinion. This is good. Keep it going. But don't come at the same time! Give me time to consolidate, internalise and consult. Quality, not quantity.
Chinese New Year is just round the corner. Why am I not in a festive mood? Maybe it's too near to the Christmas and New Year that just passed. Or maybe I'm simply too over-worked to indulge myself?
I need a break.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
To Terraform
A recent good read left a deep impression on me. The author sewed terror, religion and fiction all into one seamlessly. He was a fan of Eliot's, whose many quotes fall nicely into the modern day, post Terraformed plot. Here is my fav:
There I saw one I knew, and stopped him, crying 'Stetson!
'You who were with me in the ships at Mylae!
'That corpse you planted last year in your garden,
'Has it begun to sprout? Will it bloom this year?
'Or has the sudden frost disturbed its bed?
'Oh keep the Dog far hence, that's friend to men,
'Or with his nails he'll dig it up again!
'You! hypocrite lecteur!—mon semblable,—mon frère!'
~ The Waste Land - T.S. Eliot
There I saw one I knew, and stopped him, crying 'Stetson!
'You who were with me in the ships at Mylae!
'That corpse you planted last year in your garden,
'Has it begun to sprout? Will it bloom this year?
'Or has the sudden frost disturbed its bed?
'Oh keep the Dog far hence, that's friend to men,
'Or with his nails he'll dig it up again!
'You! hypocrite lecteur!—mon semblable,—mon frère!'
~ The Waste Land - T.S. Eliot
Sunday, December 04, 2005
My letter to Santa
Dear Santa...
I have been pretty good for the past year. I have been competent and meticulous at work. I have spent quality time with family. I have been a good Gaboo to Kimono (I hope :p). I have done charity work (including cleaning windows and raking leaves). I have fixed up my new dru-810a (despite my Dad's "encouragement") and cut my first fav DVD (but I promise I will not be a pirate :D). And I have....been many many more..
So...here's my "12 gifts of Christmas" wishlist (some tangible, some non-tangible)...which I hope that somehow, one way or another, they will be able to find a way into my paws :">
1) A fun watch
2) A Wilson tennis racquet to replace the one I lost
3) Some nice V-neck tees
4) A fun wallet (I thought the Gucci one was pretty nice, hehehe :D)
5) A silver pen
6) Good reading material
7) An interesting Masters course to take
8) More moola, more moola, and more moola :D
9) A job of my passion with more moola and bonus and benefits and..well, you get the drift ;) (the current can stay, provided they give me more moola!!!)
10) Good health for family and loved ones and myself
11) Smooth sailing year to come for Kimono and I ;)
12) To be happy for the year to come
Note: The list is not in chronological order, nor ranked in importance, so anyone (best is to have ALL) of them will make me as happy as the other :D
I have been pretty good for the past year. I have been competent and meticulous at work. I have spent quality time with family. I have been a good Gaboo to Kimono (I hope :p). I have done charity work (including cleaning windows and raking leaves). I have fixed up my new dru-810a (despite my Dad's "encouragement") and cut my first fav DVD (but I promise I will not be a pirate :D). And I have....been many many more..
So...here's my "12 gifts of Christmas" wishlist (some tangible, some non-tangible)...which I hope that somehow, one way or another, they will be able to find a way into my paws :">
1) A fun watch
2) A Wilson tennis racquet to replace the one I lost
3) Some nice V-neck tees
4) A fun wallet (I thought the Gucci one was pretty nice, hehehe :D)
5) A silver pen
6) Good reading material
7) An interesting Masters course to take
8) More moola, more moola, and more moola :D
9) A job of my passion with more moola and bonus and benefits and..well, you get the drift ;) (the current can stay, provided they give me more moola!!!)
10) Good health for family and loved ones and myself
11) Smooth sailing year to come for Kimono and I ;)
12) To be happy for the year to come
Note: The list is not in chronological order, nor ranked in importance, so anyone (best is to have ALL) of them will make me as happy as the other :D
Where have all the pretty girls gone??!!
It seems that as you grow older, the less pretty people you meet. I used to think so. Now I beg to differ. This is because I have finally realised where all the pretty girls have gone to. And it's definitely not at my workplace, nor are they at my estate x(
Most of them seem to congregate in one industry - the food industry. I spotted one while I was buying beef noodles at Wisma, and another one while I was tim-summing at Palace with Mum. And Mamamia! boy, were they hot. I almost wanted to ask the Wisma babe why the hell was she not parading down the aisle of a runway along with other top models, when I realised that these days, top models themselves no longer looked as good as they used to. Ahhhh....now I know why. Coz top modelling co.s no longer look for hot babes - their standards now lie between the likes of effeminate boys and flat chested androgynous girls. Christy Chung standards are now glazing fat-free slimming centre billboards instead of DKNY billboards. I wonder how many people remember that Guess models used to look like they had enough breasts to spill over the whole of Big Apple? Now, they just look like they are all ready for a mass orgy with their semi-naked scrawny bodies.
Now that gives me a whole new inspiration. My new outfit doesn't have to be on alternative lingerie nor cutting-edge floral services. I may venture into setting up a modelling agency - with a catch - my recruits will no longer be scrawny pretty boys or handsome girls. I wanna be the present day modelling agency to discover a new Gia. :D
Most of them seem to congregate in one industry - the food industry. I spotted one while I was buying beef noodles at Wisma, and another one while I was tim-summing at Palace with Mum. And Mamamia! boy, were they hot. I almost wanted to ask the Wisma babe why the hell was she not parading down the aisle of a runway along with other top models, when I realised that these days, top models themselves no longer looked as good as they used to. Ahhhh....now I know why. Coz top modelling co.s no longer look for hot babes - their standards now lie between the likes of effeminate boys and flat chested androgynous girls. Christy Chung standards are now glazing fat-free slimming centre billboards instead of DKNY billboards. I wonder how many people remember that Guess models used to look like they had enough breasts to spill over the whole of Big Apple? Now, they just look like they are all ready for a mass orgy with their semi-naked scrawny bodies.
Now that gives me a whole new inspiration. My new outfit doesn't have to be on alternative lingerie nor cutting-edge floral services. I may venture into setting up a modelling agency - with a catch - my recruits will no longer be scrawny pretty boys or handsome girls. I wanna be the present day modelling agency to discover a new Gia. :D
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