Thoughts

Chastity - Treasured or Tool?

2008-12-23T17:34:00.008+08:00

A recent conversation with a friend got me wondering.. when a guy cheats on a girl, he's probably condemned by all. Right? But what happens when the table is turned and a girl cheats on the guy? Will she be condemed or consolated? Afterall.. the common misconception argues that somehow, somewhere, someone must have been wrong.. and the poor little girl must be the victim.

Well, if you think that way too... I should really kick you back into the 1970s!

Anyway, it brings me to asking... WHY? Why would a girl cheats on the guy? I mean, come on.. when a guy goes fooling around, he really doesn't have much to loose (mayb financially), but a girl?! I guess she has everything to loose.

That friend of mine commented, if such a girl is so cheap as to take herself lightly when certain 'things' should be her most treasured and protected possesion, she really would not be worth your time.

Could this get worse? You bet!
When this girl lies to you in the face.

just a thought...

Not in times like this...

2008-12-15T13:40:00.005+08:00

Hoping to get laid off? This might just do the trick...

Click to see bigger pic

The ticking stops... 2012

2008-12-09T12:02:00.008+08:00

Apocalypse, is it really such a bad thing? A time when humanity ceased to exist, a time when all knowledge, consciousness and presence grinds to a startling halt. Life on Earth as we know it simply disappears in an instant.

What am I talking about? In case you're not aware of the global attention being paid to Decemeber 21, 2012. A date that conincides with relgions so diverse as chinese to egyptians to the ancient mayans. A date that simply stops when these ancient cultures had calenders dating from the birth of civilisation to our present day.. thousands of years after their cultures ended! In addition, its pretty rare to find sceintisits, astromers, geologists nodding in tandem with such believers.

To explain fully why this date is so believable is akin to writing an encyclopedia, so I'll let the pros answer that.. check there:
december212012.com
2012doomsday.com
escapeallthesethings.com
survive2012.com

Scary? Sad? Horrifying? Well, it's perfectly natural for some if not most to feel that way. However, I beg to differ.

On the contrary, I'll be somewhat disappointed if that that proves to be a global hoax. Before you start pelting me with stones and rotten eggs, let me put forth why I feel it's actually not such a bad thing afterall.

Birth & Death... it's a cycle. All beings, all lifeforms adhere to it. There's no escaping the day when the 'fuel' runs out and bade farewell to the world unless of course scientists had perfected some never-failing-organ-regenerating drugs that keeps our internal organs from expiring.

As I've said, it's a cycle. Death comes to us all but worst part of it is actually when Death comes beside us all. That's when the pain and hurt rears its ugly head. It's kinda alright when we die but to the loved ones and families and friends, to put it simply, the sorrow will not end in that instant.

Hence, should the End of Days be fulfilled... I gather its actually a relief. No one will mourn you, nor will you mourn others. It's gonna be one BIG trip for the global human family into another existence.

Of course, some might argue that they won't have a chance to grow old, have kids, grandkids and play chess while wearing 2 cardigans, a wig and a walking stick.. but the most bitter part of life, sorrow... easiy shadows such experiences.

Would I trade the 'stardard process' of growing old and living a 'full-life' for an instant of transition where all you know (yes, including your pooch) are halted in their journey of life.

Whether is this a tranisition to another space (think Heaven & Hell) or simply the 'fullstop' is another matter.. the crux of this all is how much less suffering most will expereince.

Trust in Transit

2008-12-03T10:30:00.018+08:00

Is a relationship bound for destruction once the issue of 'trust' surfaces? Being the very conerstone of the bond between 2 people, honesty is an acquired value, not a given one. It's not something that will be given when asked, its earned.

Much opposed to the feeling of 'love' where it's easy to acquire but painstakingly hard to let go. Trust, on the other hand is painstakingly hard to acquire but it'll be gone in a flash and re-acquiring it will be an even more challenging process.

Open communications, a simple term yet it's an entirely different ball game when putting this theory into practise.

What is termed 'Open'? Can there truly be no skeletons in the closet between 2 people? Can they really discussed anything and everything with no animosity, jealousy or even anger? Probably... but those are the truly blessed, to find not only a love mate, but a soul mate.

When Trust has been uprooted and its in transit, their fate ultimately lies in the direction of its journey, whether its north or south.

The Ass at work

2008-11-19T15:25:00.006+08:00

It really amuses me how a certain PM (Product Manager) in my office NEVER fails to piss me off with his emails.

Ever had this kind of guy people in your office that licks the ceo's balls like a drumstick at the expense of others? I must give it to him, he really seems to know alot. The key word here is 'SEEMS'. Lotsa air but no substance.

ERGGHHH!!

I really feel like giving him the finger and ask him to get F out of my office! I would definitly send him packing... if I'm the ceo.

Resurrected

2008-11-17T13:45:00.006+08:00

A BIG 'Hi' to all! Wow, it's been almost 17 months since my last post and it's really heartening to know there are still constant visitors and readers to my humble little blog.

Thus, I feel compelled to pen this post... effectively establishing a hiatus to my 17 months of 'post-abstinence'.

To all my readers, visitors and friends; Thank you.... for keeping this blog from falling into oblivion!

So, what has been going on the past 519 days or 12,240 hours or 734,400 minutes or 44,064,000 seconds?

I'm still in the same job, surprise surprise for an 'ex-job hopper'. I'm past my 3 years mark! I've taken on a part-time BA in communications... there's 7 more months to go (I'll be quite busy till then). So far, results have been very encouraging and I've made some really great friends in class.

Well, of course work and school is definetly not the best of partners. It's tough when both are stuggling for your time and attention. Also, as it costs a bomb for that bloody paper, I've set pretty high standards for myself. I don't just want to pass but I'm determined to absorb everything being thrown at me and effectively put theories into practicality. I'm proud to say I've accomplished all (the grades) thus far... (not bad for a student who used to skip school and collect red-colored grades in secondary school. For overseas friend, that's between age 13-16, do you call that 'high-school'?)

Ok, so that's that.

Hmm... it sure feels good to back here again, guess I might be dropping in more often. heheh..!

If anyone is reading this, care to drop a comment or just say hi?! So I'll know those statistics are not just my illusions. =D

The wonderful 80s

2007-12-07T17:09:00.000+08:00

Been 20years.. and the song is still singing in my head.

Procrastinating....

2007-11-21T10:35:00.001+08:00

Over the shoulder

2007-11-14T17:38:00.000+08:00

Sad isn’t it? A place that used to be bustling with laughter and activities is now a barren land.. a ghost town. With some occasional passer-bys, a hi & a bye, a little nod of acknowledgement if both glances ever met and that’s about all.

Is it time to demolish this rundown old place and open it up to a better future and most probably much better usage? Or would it be worthwhile to hang on to it just a little while longer… hoping that maybe some life will return?

Faithfully serving as my little yet significant time-capsule, re-tracing back the steps, the stories, the past… is not just any ‘Sunday morning-read’. It brings back fresh emotions of anguish, joy and heartaches. While treasuring the past might
be a positive value, reliving it is certainly no walk in the park…

Indeed when your focus is no longer fixed, the realization that boundless opportunities seems to pounce on you at every nook and crank. With such endless and fresh opportunities and a chance to finally set things right in the beginning, it would indeed be foolish to do otherwise.

But a fool’s foolishness is not foolish to the fool….. right?

Think about it...

Songs that speaks...

2007-10-08T16:44:00.000+08:00

ilikethissong...

[ Goodbye ]
再见 - 张震岳

我怕我没有机会
跟你说一声再见
因为也许（就）再也见不到你
明天我要离开
熟悉的地方的你
要分离
我眼泪就掉下去
我会牢牢记住你的脸
我会珍惜你给的思恋
这些日子在我心中永远都不会抹去
我不能答应你
我是否会再回来
不回头
不回头的走下去

It's beautiful

Fate, Destiny & Pain Pte Ltd

2007-10-01T15:11:00.000+08:00

Somebody should buy Fate a watch. Don't you ever feel that Fate tends to come at the wrong time? Either too early... or too late, but hardly at the right time. I'm pretty sure too that Destiny is in cahoots with Fate, ganging up ever so often to catch you at the wrong time and playing some really cruel pranks on you.

They must be really young too. Not realising that at times the pranks they play can have a far more hurting consequences. So much that silence is the only scream that I can muster enough to emit.

Pain must be one of the biggest shareholder in the Fate/Destiny partnership, as evident in the ever-increasing value it gains whenever Fate/Destiny goes into action and returns triumphant.

It's a cruel world, isn't it?

PSP Killer!!

2007-09-06T17:45:00.001+08:00

Imagine a world when PSP doesn't exist.. we would all be a whole lot more muscular!

A clip for deeper thoughts...

2007-09-04T10:45:00.000+08:00

For those who are familiar with our northern neighbour's Negarakuku's saga.. this is a well-thought out clip by Petronas with some hidden agenda about a particular race.
(Pay attention to its process & the ending... it has a message.)

Go figure.

Evolution...

2007-08-31T13:43:00.000+08:00

This is what happens when you stay in one company for too long.

Budding Poets...

2007-08-28T13:54:00.000+08:00

Excellent poems by not so famous poets... found on toilet doors and walls..........

A budding poet trying his best...

Here I lie in stinky vapor,
Because some bastard stole the toilet paper,
Shall I lie, or shall I linger,
Or shall I be forced to use my finger.

Before he graduated to be a poet, he wrote this...

Here I sit
Broken hearted
Tried to shit
But only farted

Someone who had a different experience wrote,

You're lucky
You had your chance
I tried to fart,
And shit my pants!

Perhaps it's true that people find inspiration in toilets.

I came here
To shit and stink,
But all I do
Is sit and think.

There are also people who come in for a different purpose...

Some come here to sit and think,
Some come here to shit and stink,
But I come here to scratch my balls,
And read the bullshit on the walls...

Toilets walls also double as job advertisement space.......
(written high upon the wall)

If you can piss above this line, the Singapore Fire Department wants you.

Ministry of Environment advertisement.

We aim to please!
You aim too! Please

On the inside of a toilet door:

Patrons are requested to remain seated throughout the entire performance.

And finally, this should teach some a lesson... (Sign seen at a restaurant:)

The hands that clean these toilets also make your food...please aim properly.

Our Northern Neighbours.

2007-08-23T11:29:00.000+08:00

Something worth sharing...

1. One hand on wheel, one hand on horn: IPOH driver

2. One hand on wheel, one hand out the window with
cigarette: KEPONG driver.

3. One hand on wheel, one finger out window, cutting across
all lanes of traffic: DOWNTOWN KUALA LUMPUR driver.

4. One hand on wheel, one hand on parang, foot solidly on
accelerator: JOHOR driver.

5. One hand on wheel, one hand on non-fat double decaf
cappuccino, cradling cell phone, brick on accelerator, hands-free on the
lap: BANGSAR driver.

6. Both hands on wheel, eyes shut, both feet on brake,
quivering in terror: FOREIGNER, driving in MALAYSIA .

7. One hand on 12 oz. double shot latte, one knee on wheel,
talking on cell phone, foot on brake, mind on radio game, banging head on
steering wheel while stuck in traffic: SUBANG JAYA DRIVER.....on the
Federal Highway !!!

8. One hand on wheel, one hand on passengers head rest,
alternating between both feet being on the accelerator and both feet on
brake, throwing rambutans or durian shells out the window:
KARAK HIGHWAY ; KUANTAN driver.

9. Four-wheel drive pick-up truck, READY-TO-KILL attitude,
rear window stickers read "Make my day", beer cans on floor, wedding
ribbon still attached to antenna: CONSTRUCTION SITE....PUCHONG driver!

10.One hand on the handphone, another hand picking nose, One
leg on the dash board, another leg crossed on the seat with a beer can
in the middle ~~ turning anywhere he likes, parking anywhere he likes, in
fact, driving anywhere he likes. aaahhh..... this is a heaven for
drivers...... welcome to PENANG !

11. Two hands gripping tightly to the wheel, eyes glued on
the windscreen, alternately stepping on the accelerator and brakes every 5
seconds.WOMAN DRIVER!

Whatever Girl

2007-08-23T11:17:00.000+08:00

What an adorable little girl!!! Cute!

Time-talking

2007-08-23T11:05:00.000+08:00

Maybe it's time or mayb it's just the lack of it... time seems to hint it needs to be out for a while... It's been a long time... too long. Time for a time-out, maybe?

( Scratching your head. . . ? I'm not telling. . . go figure. =P )

Nothing is Impossible

2007-08-21T11:42:00.000+08:00

H
ow time flies... it's been a month since I've been actively blogging. Being busy isn't the whole story... neither is the lack of topics. On the contrary... many thoughts and grouses has been on my mind, and due to the public nature of this avenue... sad to say, I'm unable to share further.

For those who has been faithful readers through the years might realise there's a certain topic I've been circling in. Topic that pretty much involves going rounds in circles.

To set the record straight.. I'm someone who likes to push ahead, regardless of work, family, friends, love or other matters. I hate procrastinators. To much dismay, at times I'm guilty as charged. However, in my mitigation.. much of my procrastinating often involves external factor that were beyond the boundaries of my control... kinda like a car waiting for the traffic lights to go green.. nothing the driver could do except to wait.

Ok, back to the topic... I really hate when things or situations starts going around in circles. To me, either you stop or move ahead. In my opinion, roundabouts are justifiable only for 1st usage, anymore than that.. its for the indecisive and the unprepared. (For those who are still scratching their scalps, think of how this analogy applies to matters other than driving.)

Probably due to my upbringing, social and work environment, being result-orientated has enabled me to achieved things a little more and a little faster than my peers. As such, seeing much work, time and effort has been spent but returns are often circling in the doldrums.. with no clear indications or improvements in sight, it really got me irritated.

Patience is indeed a virtue, a trait I've painstakingly harnessed and still harnessing thoughout the years. But like a saying goes.. "nothing last forever". Not life, not $$, not even water or air and certainly not Patience.

I've always been a keen believer and practitioner of a faith called: "Chances". Probably a preset feature in my programming during my inception... I strongly believe in the power of the human mind... the ability to affect and induce change. Nothing is permanent. Yes... not even your character nor your habits. It all boils down to HOW important and HOW determined you are in wanting the changes.

Nothing is impossible, just a matter of Wants. (correct me if I'm wrong...)

When they are not busy saving the world...

2007-08-17T12:37:00.000+08:00

A glimpse into life after 'hero/villianhood'

Transformers for the girls...

2007-08-17T12:30:00.000+08:00

Now even the fairer sex are finally treading on our most protected domain.... hiazz..

fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too

2007-08-07T14:44:00.000+08:00

Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.

i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs, hi 5!

Bestseller in the making? Or just a flop...

2007-08-06T13:47:00.000+08:00

As she steers into unknown waters, her crew made the fatal mistake of assuming the ship's tough enough to withstand all dangers. Barely a few years since leaving port.. cracks have appeared on numerous occasions,
at times.. it seems fate has destined it to be part of the seabed. Yet, thanks to its never-say-die attitude of its crew's tireless repairs and work, hope was never lost and miracles was born.

Maybe its the time, or maybe its the pressure of the high seas. This indomitable attiude of her crew has waned significantly. If this goes uncheck... it could very well mean the end of this ship. She will sink.

Period.

Updates

2007-08-01T13:40:00.000+08:00

Phew... what a month! It's been a whirlwind of activities, work and more work with just enough break in between for some much-needed shuteye... hence my lack of posts recently.

Well, guess I own you guys a little update. Hmm.. I can't reveal too much for now but for just a sliver of info, something major is on the cards... not entirely new but a realignment of strategy and focus.

Oh, this is getting fun.. maybe I'll just tease you guys a little further... here's a teaser ad I've done.

Part 1

Part 2

Apart from work... it's been a pretty turbulent period with plenty of ups & downs. Nothing new or news-worthy, just that I'm really getting tired and pretty sick of it all.

As promised..

2007-07-20T00:11:00.000+08:00

The final piece of the puzzle has been fitted... took me an hour last night just to reconfigure all the wirings of the speakers. It's amazing how much dust can accumulate behind and beneath your players, I swear it almost looks like a complete eco-system when I remove my amplifier!

Looking good.. Pass the popcorn, please!

Stay-home weekend!!

2007-07-16T12:05:00.000+08:00

it's here!! After eagerly awaiting it for a week... I can finally bask in the full glory of watching LOTR on the 50" plasma widescreen.. Throwing caution to the wind, I turn up the volume and almost max out the sub-woofer... despite it's getting late in the evening. The result? Simple mind-blowing... I'm speechless! Hahhaa.. I can see more movie-nights are on the cards.. Time to stock up on the chips!!

Btw, bought a new TV console.. would be coming in 2 days' time.. shall update with more pics then...

Pan Fried Pepper Spagetti anyone?

2007-07-16T10:53:00.000+08:00

My first formal foray into cooking.. thought I'll start with something simple and something edible that I won't mind eating.. Pan-Fried Spagetti! So, a few days back, went over to Cold Storage near my favourite haunt, Ah Mei @ Railway Mall... got myself some Virgin Oil, Spagetti & Pepper.. wanted to get Peppercorns instead but their range was pretty limited, so just settle for some pepper grounds.

Alright, think I shall skip the cooking process as I'm probably a worse cook than you guys! Surprisingly after 20 odd-minutes, I emerge from the smoke-filled kitchen unscathed, it's done! (I made an accidental discovery on the way too... that olive oil makes wonderful smoke bombs!)

Well.. results? It's pretty good I must say! I managed to finish a huge serving, my mom who came home shortly after thought I ordered Pizzahut's pasta! hahaa..

Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with my 1st attempt, smells good, looks ok but taste wise could be improved. It's a little hard (though I've already boiled it for close to 20mins... usually it'll take 10-15mins only.), a tad too much salt.. and lack of other ingredients. Maybe I'll add in some prawns and other seafood next time!?

Oh, 1 more thing.. I've no idea olive oil burns up so fast! Now half my pan is black.. haha.. a good learning experience!

Making "Home" Work

2007-07-13T13:36:00.000+08:00

If "you're happy at work, you will ultimately achieve successful work-life balance.." Motivational speaker, David Oliver, stressed the point when he spoke recently at a seminar, At Home With Family. The inspirational speaker and author of Work: Prison or Place of Destiny, says, "When you’re unhappy at work, it will inadvertently affect your family."

But not all of us have dream jobs, you say? He rationalises that it’s all about making choices and finding the right motivation at work. Choose to put passion at work, and passion will continue at home. But work with a heavy heart filled with overwhelming stress, and no doubt, these work "toxins" will spill over into your family life.

Oliver suggests some practical strategies to putting the spring back into work and managing work-life relationships.

Work With Passion
If work is starting to feel jaded, perhaps it’s time to:

Have a change of attitude worth catching. Tell yourself you can do it, and you will.
Remember that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. And the longer we leave a task, the harder it is to get going.
Give unconditionally. Share all your ideas and knowledge at work, for the more you give, the more you’ll receive.
Be a friend. Do to others what you would like done to you. Give a sincere compliment, for instance. Or do acts of kindness, such as giving a little note of appreciation.
Keep an attitude of forgiveness. Life is too short to hold a grudge. Don’t let others get in the way of your passion.
Put people before things and spend time with them, even it if costs.
Welcome change. Fear is what stops us from pursuing new things.
Say no to debt we cannot manage. If we’re constantly playing catch with the bank and credit card companies, the stress can have us in the wrong job, and drive the pleasure out of work.

How to find the common ground between work and family:

Lose some guilt
It’s not about stumbling on that perfect schedule, or that our family demands too much time. The reality is there is just not enough time for you to do everything you are convinced you need to do, or that everyone expects you to do. We have to accept that saying “yes” always means saying "no" somewhere else.
Go home on time
Tell yourself you’ll leave the office by 6pm, and it’ll give you the energy and motivation to be more productive and work more efficiently.
Share your work with the family
We often separate work and family, and that creates tension. It would be ideal if you’re working together with the family because it’ll be like having a best friend at work. But if not, invite your family into your work place to let them know you’re in this as a family. I’m 53 years old, but till today, I can still remember the great pride I had in my dad when he first brought me to see his office when I was 18.
Love yourself
For me, being on my boat alone restores my soul. It’s not wrong to love yourself — if you don’t get it right for yourself, how can you do it for others?
Respect your partner’s space.
Likewise, allow your partner to love herself. My wife likes to do jigsaws to relax. Her stuff makes a mess, and it irritates me sometimes, but I must learn to give her space to restore her soul her way.
Unwind before returning home from work
Find somewhere away from the immediate noise to do what I call "the stone’s throw," where you skip pebbles on the water. Or find other little routines to unwind before heading home from work, like listening to music in the car.

FATHERS DON’T KNOW BEST
Oliver, who’s also a father to three grown children, has this first-hand advice for dads out there. "Create regular “magic moments” for your family to build lasting memories," he says. You can do simple things such as

Fly a kite, and have a place you always go and name it. Our family calls ours "Kite Hill."
Take your child out for a McDonald’s lunch on a school day.
Take your wife out to dinner and dancing, just the two of you, at least once a month.
Wake the kids up at midnight, pack a big torch, and drive around to look for rabbits (or any other animals in your context). Then finish with a hot cup of cocoa before tucking them back into bed.
Spend a whole day with your child going wherever he or she wants to go.
Be your daughter’s Valentine. When my daughter left home for Vancouver, Canada to work as a nanny when she was 16, I surprised her one day with a visit and a bouquet of flowers.

Alien!!

2007-07-13T10:50:00.000+08:00

Heard the radio while driving on the way to work this morning about this group of Canadian surgeons having the shock of their lives while operating on a man who began oozing out GREEN BLOOD!

Yes, you heard me right! Green blood. According to them, this 42 year old Canadian have a blood discoloration condition caused by sulfhemoglobinaemia, which happens when a sulfur atom becomes attached the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin protein present in blood.

Apparently it's caused by the patient's migraine medication, sumatriptan, which contains a sulfonamide group.

Talk about science-fiction coming to life! For those Star Trek fans out there, you'll most probably be reminded of 'Spock' whose has green blood due to his Vulcan origin.

More...

2007-07-10T17:33:00.000+08:00

Hmm.. nice?

1 more..

2007-07-09T17:39:00.000+08:00

The true evolution of PLASMA tv heheh..

Photoshop Pics

2007-07-09T17:21:00.000+08:00

The result of my extreme boredom...

Interesting pic

2007-07-06T17:53:00.000+08:00

For the elites...

2007-07-06T17:34:00.001+08:00

Now... wouldn't this make a nice tee-shirt?
My 1st customer?

Note: This phrase is copyrighted to Travis Lee, written permission is required if you intend to use for personal or commercial purposes. Offenders will be tracked and prosecuted.

While the world is working...

2007-07-06T16:57:00.000+08:00

ME working hard on a mid-tuesday afternoon. Walking around in Orchard under the scorching mid-day sun, patrolling the Toys R Us store and having an intense brain-freezing iced-tea at Coffeebean, it's a tough job but someone's gotta do it.

Hehehe...

The world's longest abbreviation

2007-07-06T15:52:00.000+08:00

Can someone please enlighten me on how to pronouce this???

NIIOMTPLABOPARMBETZHELBETRABSBOMONIMONKONOTDTEKHSTROMONT

Which stands for: Laboratory for Shuttering, Reinforcement, Concrete and Ferroconcrete Operations for Composite-monolithic and Monolithic Constructions of the Department of Technology of Building Assembly Operations of the Scientific Research Institute of the Organization for Building Mechanization and Technical Aid of the Academy of Building and Architecture of the USSR.

iMac cousin

2007-07-05T14:48:00.000+08:00

Our new product... pretty cool eh?! So-called the LCD-PC.. this baby is an iMac cousin!

The monitor as you can see.. is the whole deal! Everything is inside.. the cpu, the dvd-rom drive, external ports, blah blah blah.. Heck, it even comes with a TV option!

Sound is marginally good with clear trebles but lacking in the bass department. Good if you have a heart condition and playing any horror games can be potentially fatal.

The other cool factor that outshines her distant iMac cousin is the touchscreen controls located just below the monitor that glows blue inconspicously. Very nice touch!

Well, most cool dudes have a weird side and this is no exception. You may notice from the pictures there are no mouse... and how could a PC do without one?! Well, fret not... there's a mouse but not your conventional one though. If you notice on the top corners of the keyboard is a little joystick on the right and 2 pretty well hidden buttons on the left. That's your mouse!

I do find it a little weird using it.. well, maybe it's just a matter of getting used to. But overall.. this is a really cool looking device... and a definite talking point if you constantly host parties at home.

Bring out the chips!!

2007-07-05T10:52:00.000+08:00

I can't wait... in just 9 more days... I'll be basking in the

full HD glory of this 50 inch beauty, with it's built-in 80GB
HDD.. I can even preset & record my favourite Discovery
channel, sweet!!

Another killer feature that seals the purchasing dilema
between LCD & Plasma for me is the gaming part... it's
called Burn-In. So what is Burn-In you ask...?

Burn-in, sometimes also referred as permanent image
retention, is an effect of an after-image appearing
on your plasma or other phosphor-based screen after
a still picture is displayed for an extended period
of time.

The most common type of burn-in is the result of
watching 4:3 video with black bars on both sides
on a 16:9 screen. Other examples of burn-in may
include 2.35:1 movies watched on a 16:9 screen
(black bars on top and bottom), non-transparent
channel logos, fixed parts of the screen used, for
example, for teletext or weather display, video and
computer games, logos and menus, or even a paused
DVD or DVD title menu.

Like an answer to my prayers.. this cool LG Plasma
has an Obiter feature that totally eliminates this
problem... coupled with my 5.1 THX & Digital surround
JBL home theater system... it's simply heavenly!! Now
I can game to my heart's content with my next purchase..
Nintendo Wii!

Going home will never be the same again...
LOTR Movie-Marathon anyone?

Transformers Review

2007-07-02T18:35:00.001+08:00

My little run-of-the-mill review.

Ever since I saw it's sneak preview trailer way back in 2006, I let out a little shreak of excitement and a little boy in me surfaces... very much like a small boy in 1987, I've been eagerly lusting for the big day when it will invade our little island. After a year of restless anticipation, the wait is finally over.

Filled with excitment and adrenaline, I quickly scrambled to secure my tickets almost a week in advance. Thanking my lucky stars, I discovered one cinema in town that still offers pretty good seats. (All other cinemas are booked solid throughout the opening weekend.)

As I nested comfortably in my seat waiting for the show to start, an entourage of movie trailers dutifully rolls past.. but my mind was transported back in time, back 20 years to be exact. Back to the 80s when I remember rushing and running home from school to catch the cartoon... with my 20-ton school bag on my right shoulder and a pair of scruffy-looking white school shoes leaving a nice brown trail leading to the living room... which never fails to drive my mom mad.

As the 2 iconic logos flashes across my old 21" TV set, faithfully accompanied by the world-famous phrase..." More Than Meets The Eye." I'll promptly take out my proud collection of the entire range of Transformer's toys (One of my biggest regret in life is throwing them away.. darn!!), and mimicking the action sequences on-screen.

Guess if you're a kid in the 80s, you'll know exactly what movie I'm talking about here. Yes, those awesome robots they call.. The Transformers!!

I was jostled out of my thoughts when the lights dimmed and the boisterous crowd was suddenly silent. The show has began....

.... feeling like a 7 year-old kid all over again...

Transformers breaks the boundaries of movie imagination, transcending all expectations amongst the legions of fans worldwide. Thoughout the 135mins, its action-packed sequences, coupled with an engaging plot of romance and fine sprinkling of candid humour belts me to my seat throughout.

Dreamworks has certainly reached the pinnacle in terms of design and animation. The quality and realism of the CGI visual effects were superb.

The storylines of each individual character are effortlessly integrated together and the SFX (sound effects) added just the right finishing touches at the right moment to making this one of the best action movie of the year!!

I felt like a 7 year-old kid again upon hearing the very 1st distinctive sound when Blackout transforms. They are faithfully reproduced right down to the tone & pitch of the effect. To top it off, they even managed to get Peter Cullen (the original guy) to voiced Optimus Prime for this movie as well.

As the kids of the 80s grew up to be working adults in their late 20s and 30s now, this movie and predominately Michael Bay has successfully made their favourite childhood icon of yesteryear grown and matured with them. From the 80s' 2D cartoons to its current photorealistic CGI that looks as true to life as your kitchen toaster... simply jaw-dropping! It's definitely a reminiscing and somewhat emotional trip down memory lane for many of my generation.

It's been ages since I've left any movie theater with a tingling sensation and sitting in my car, I took a second look at the logo on my steering wheel...(you'll know what I'm talking about if you had watch the movie.)

Basically, I've no grouses in this movie.. except for a few minor details which I believe will be rectified in its upcoming 2 sequels (yes, you heard it right! Transformers will be at least a Trilogy!! Dreamworks & Micheal Bay has secured the rights from Hasbro for 2 more sequels.)

My 2 main grouses?
- Maybe Hasbro/Michael Bay can come up with an idea how it's all started at cybertron, how Megatron landed accidentally on earth, why the Decepticons and Bumblebee are already on earth?
- The fight scenes are just a teeny bit too fast.. leaving viewers somewhat a little confused

What I hope for the sequels?
- Introductions of megabots like Constructicons which can merge 5 robots to form a gigantic robot.
- Dinobots!! My all-time favourite.. Grimlock!
- Soundwave... maybe he could be an iPod player this time.. hehehe..
- More development and individual screen time with each bot in the movie. (eg. Jazz died too fast and hardly anyone even knows that.)

Overall verdict: A definite MUST-WATCH even if you are down to your very last $7.50!!!

Some old-school versions a.k.a. the ORIGINAL stuff!
The Autobots

The Decepticons

Greats Ads Part II

2007-06-29T15:50:00.000+08:00

More great ads!

Pets

2007-06-29T12:19:00.000+08:00

Some interesting and lovable pics from emails..

Ever wondered what your pets are doing while you are at work??

The Ultimate Temptation Test! Hahaa...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww............... -.-||

Work work work

2007-06-28T21:21:00.000+08:00

Pheew... what a hectic day at work! This is great! Adrenalin is pumping through my veins,my fast dying brain-cells are miraculously resuscitated once more... I suddenly feel alive again! (hmm.. does this sounds like I've been slacking for way too long? Hahhaaa..) Time really flies when you're running short of it. Before I know it, it's coming to 8pm.

Finally... I feel like I'm actually giving my $$'s worth!

It's now 9.20pm... shall have my long-awaited dinner. I'm famished!!
Later guys!

House or Home

2007-06-27T15:28:00.000+08:00

Starting a family... it's a very exciting thought.

The house, the deco, the tons of stuff to buy to make it into
a home, your very own address, the wedding, the kids and of
course the headaches when it comes to bills, installment plans,
never-ending signing of cheques, the horror of seeing your bank
account and your cpf heading south overnight but last and most
importantly... your other significant half.

Whether all the above weighs in favour of a pleasant &
memorable experience or a nightmare solely rest on the 2
people in the middle of it.

Understanding... a simple word but a difficult action.

Fault-finding will never see any dead-end, with that in
mind... why not divert that attention to a person's positive
points instead? Those very same points that made each other
so attracted to another in the beginning.

Like some unwritten rule, most couples tend to nitpick on each
other once their so-called 'honeymoon' period are over. All they
see is what they do wrong.. but what about the rights?

Does 1 negative negates 10 positives?

That doesn't sound like quite a fair trade does it?
(Btw, this post doesn't stem from my personal experience.. it's just a thought.)

Great Ads

2007-06-26T23:11:00.000+08:00

Saw some really great outdoor advertising... really creative! This is what outdoor ads are all about! Interesting application of medium + effective interaction with its environment = Ads that not only brings its message across but leaves a huge impact as well.

Kudos!

About time..

2007-06-26T18:07:00.000+08:00

Finally... something to get my brain cells running again. Work has been pretty stale lately.. Mostly routine stuffs that's quite idiot-proof.. eg. repackaging.. changing only the model no. and specs, putting logo here & there.

B . O . R . I . N . G . !

Well... at long last, there's an ad worth wrecking this underused-brain for. A concept ad showcasing our lastest range of SLIM monitors. Notice I'm highlighting the word slim.
Yup, that's the aspect as well as the selling point I'm trying to bring out... as besides that, basically this product sucks. (sssshhh! dun let my boss hear that!)

Anyway, had a great 2hr brain-storming session with our copywriter, managed to whip up a few outrageous ideas (as I want this ad to be something totally different to all our past ads) and at the last moment... we hit the jackpot!

I think it's gonna be a pretty interesting concept that could well develop (in the future) into a marketing event ... if we have the budget. Oh well, that's another story.

Well, shall update more... once the visual is ready.

A peek

2007-06-25T18:17:00.001+08:00

The hard-earned piece of paper.. that cost me 350 bucks..
Was it worth it?

YEAH !! 

Every cent! Hahha..

Oh, here's little peek into what my brain will be gorging on for the next 4 weeks...

Course Updates

2007-06-25T16:26:00.000+08:00

After 2 intense and gruelling days of lectures and boating.. I've finally completed my Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL) course. 10hrs a day for 2 days, I was holed up at the idyllic and peaceful surroundings of SAF Yatch Club (SAFYC) where my instructor LTC David Lee briefed us on the terms of boating and numerous rules and regulation of marine navigation.

Terms like Aft, Transom, Astern, Bilge, Port, Starboard, Freeboard, Draught, Keel, Awning, Bitt, Wheelhouse and Gunwale... names I've absolutly no inkling of prior to this course.

It's almost like learning a new language. The rules & regulations (R&R) are pretty staggering. Considering there are 3 types to drill into my head.. Powerboat R&R, MPA R&R and Intl Sea Law R&R!

Apart from that.. learning to read nautical charts is an art form in itself, with the complex lines/dots/arrows/ criss-crossing and dissecting all over, the millions of symbols, numbers, beacons and buoys.

We also got to learn to pinpoint our exact location out at sea with bearings taken from our longtitude & latitude, GPS readings, tidal/weather conditions, depths of water, meanings of the different colours/shapes/lights of ships/beacons/buoys/markers out at sea or port.

The sequence of blinking lights.. eg. 3 short blinks, 6 short blinks and 1 long flash, 9 short blinks, short and 3 long.. this is just for white lights.. there's still red, green, yellow!

The different fairways (terms for roads in the sea), plotting of sea routes, reading and understanding stuffs like eg.
( 01°N 27.948', 103°E49.946' )

Seems like alot to cramp in 2 days, ya?! Well, it is. That's why we're only scrapping the tip of this infomation iceberg. In the coming 1 month before my theory test (Jul 20th), I've a 184 page manual to get inside my head.

Looks like its.... Study time!!

More intersting pics tomorrow!
Do check back!!

Cruise Photos Up!

2007-06-22T00:42:00.001+08:00

Finally....

My cruise trip pics are up! Been almost a month since my last post on it... Well, good stuff are worth waiting for... right?! Hahaha

Anyway, it's on my sidebar by the right.. check it out! =D

Little Ones

2007-06-21T00:28:00.000+08:00

S
ome really cute yet interesting baby pics.. thought I'll share with my ever increasing father/mother-to-be friends...

Adorable little fellas...

A thought...

2007-06-20T13:30:00.000+08:00

Had a sudden thought while on my way to work this morning..

True?

Paid...

2007-06-19T11:10:00.000+08:00

1st step to becoming a pirate. Register and offer your booty to your captain. Thereafter, endure a 20hour bootcamp and hopefully you'll earn a talking parrot by then!

Anyway.. pretty excited about this coming weekend. It's a 2 day course from 9.30am to 7.30pm on Saturday & Sunday @ SAFYC. After going through the course... my next step will be the theory test conducted at Singapore Poly, upon passing... I'll be able to book a practical test date with the Maritime Authority for my boat handling. If all goes well.... it's yatching time, baby!!

Hope the tests won't be that hard to pass... wish me luck, ya?!

Durians Galore!

2007-06-18T16:56:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday my family and I went on a short trip to Malaysia for a 1 Day 'Durian Tour'. Not particularly keen on it as mostly all your travel mates are either retirees, housewives, aunties and uncles. The itinery isn't that exciting at all.. But as it's my dad's birthday as well as Father's day being the day after, I guess my presence would mean more to him as a whole family enjoying a short weekend getaway.

A short overview, gather at Meridian orchard for your coach in, after clearing custom.. head for brunch at some street corner coffeeshop. Promptly followed by another hr's journey to the durian plantation where you can eat till you puke.

So, after puking and eating some more... you're then herded to the waiting bus for another hr's trip to the local hypermart, Jusco. Setting you loose for 2 hours, you're back on the bus en-route to ANOTHER hypermart Giant where you're allowed to roam for an hour before the evening feeding time.

Had our so-called 'seafood dinner' at some crappy restruant that looks like only tourist like us are forced to patronised. Anyway.. food's edible. Though thoughout the meal I kept wondering where they stash their giant microwave... as they seem to be able to serve all the 7 course food dishes at once for all the 10 tables!

Back on the bus after dinner... and we're finally heading home.

F.i.n.a.l.l.y!

Some pics here.. not much though.

Monks in Friendster?

2007-06-15T11:53:00.000+08:00

What is this

world coming

to...?!

Atom Ant!

2007-06-13T14:46:00.000+08:00

Anyone remember this cartoon? This use to be my favourite when I was young.. It's kinda prehistoric as this series is even before classics like Transformers, Mask, He-Man, Smurfs, etc...

Enjoy...

Arrggh...

2007-06-12T16:02:00.000+08:00

After 3 hours of intense roasting under the scorching sun on Saturday.. without my marination a.k.a sunblock... Above is what is happening to my face now..

Its falling apart....
help!!

Birth of the Silver Surfer

2007-06-12T11:01:00.000+08:00

Before the much-awaited sequel hits our big-screen, this is for the folks who are born after the 80s and those who have the slightest idea who Silver Sufer is,

here's his origin.. enjoy!

Part 1

Part 2

Optimism in a different light

2007-06-12T10:19:00.000+08:00

Waves after waves of thoughts continue to swept through as I struggled to reach some form of closure. Maybe it's the nature in me that likes to treasure the past, cling on the present and plan for the future. Optimism might not always be a positive attribute.

Especially when facts are hitting you head-on telling you to move ahead, yet you persisted... insisting on your staunch belief that goodness will ultimately prevail.

Being optimistic might be considered a strength in judging one's character but it could also be your weakness... and as the saying goes; "the strongest chain is only as strong as its weakest link."

Agree?

Screamin Beans...

2007-06-11T20:42:00.000+08:00

Feeling too stressed up?? Looking for an avenue of release...?
Check this out.. it comes package with some laughter too!

Microsoft Surface..

2007-06-11T14:34:00.000+08:00

imagine.. you were out at the beach and you saw a really weird looking dog.. excited, you whipped out your mobile and snap a few pics. Can't wait to get home and email to a few buddies.

You reach home, saw your mom sipping her afternoon tea at the living room and decided to share your prized photographs. You placed your mobile on the coffeetable. It instantly recognises it and displays the lastest few pics you took on its 30 inch touchscreen interactive surface. You gently touch the pics and enlarge it so that you mom can have a better look.

She finds it so amusing that she places her mobile on the table and dragged the pics into her mobile.

You notice her tea colour looks unique and ask her what kind of tea she's having... she took out the can of tea leaves and places on the table.. a wealth of infomation pops up immediately with even pics and videos of the tea plantation.

Sounds high-tech? Science fiction? Or something from a futuristic movie?

Trash your imagination, folks! It's a reality...

Introducing Microsoft Surface...
You guys really have to see it in action to gauge its coolness level!

Click here.

I want one!!!
God, I'm so glad to be part of this generation... isn't it just exciting???!

Why I hate Mondays..

2007-06-11T13:41:00.000+08:00

5
reasons why I hate Mondays.

1) It's the 1st day after the weekends.
2) It's 2 more days to mid-week
3) It's 3 more days to a day before Friday
4) It's 4 more days to Saturday
5) It's 5 more days before I dread the next day again...

Tennis

2007-06-11T11:22:00.000+08:00

just blew 150 bucks on this beauty here. The Titanium Nano Ti.S4. Kinda costly for a beginner like me.. but considering it was on sale (which true-blue Singaporean can resist a good SALE??) and it's original price was $300+.

But anyway.. I've zero knowledge on knowing what is a good racquet... For me it has to look good at the very least. Was contemplating between a loud limegreen/black design from Wilson and this. This colour and design won me over finally. Looks good! Had some funny anti-shock thingy at the base of the grip.. feels pretty light (It's only 240g!)

Had my 1st game with my new racquet on Sunday.. great weather, cooling and a little cloudy. Racquet feels ok, with a heavier head as compared to its stem resulting in more power and control. Pretty balance in accuracy and speed as well. Overall.. it was a good 2hrs. (Though I feel badminton is way more tiring.. or maybe I spent 60% of the time picking up balls... hahaha..)

Looking forward to my next game... hopefully this time.. we'll spend 60% of the time playing instead. Hehee..

In Love...

2007-06-08T11:40:00.000+08:00

我
相信如果真的爱了就可以为爱放弃所有的一切
相信如果真的爱了爱情就可以远远的超越面包

(Not sure if this translation's correct.. but its the best I could do..)

I believe if

I believe when love's true, self-indulgence will take a back-seat
I believe when love's true, it will truimph against materialism

A wish fulfilled

2007-06-07T11:34:00.001+08:00

!Yes... finally I've decided to put my foot down and get with it. After more than 3 yrs of just plain talking.. with no action. I've at long last decided to be a man of my words.

No more 'wishy-washyness', no more hestitation, no more putting it off. It's time I be responsible.... to my words.

Hmmm.. that got you wondering what I was yakking about doesn't it?? Hahaa.. Nothing bad.. it's good actually. I've decided to go for my boat license on the 23 June (yes!! this year... 2007!)

Balance

2007-06-05T13:27:00.000+08:00

Ever so often in our daily pursuit of greater fame and glory in the corporate world.. in our constant struggle, elbowing and back-stabbing to secure that promotion or climb just that step higher in the corporate ladder... Many had chosen to sacrifice time, family, friends and even love.

Don't get me wrong.. I'm not one who will be complacent nor satisfied with my current status. I too would like to climb higher and further... but to what expense? I'd ask myself. Would I be truly happy when one day I earn 6-digits a month and command a staff strength worthy of a small army but return home to darkness and silence or a partner whom I address on a first name basis.

End of the day.. would I truly smile by looking at my bank statement or in the arms of the one I truly love.

...you ever say no to another million bucks?

Everything has a line... a balance. I believed in striking a mutual agreement with both sides of the coin. True.. you might not get as high up in the ladder but then again.. there's no last step. There will always be a step higher for you to climb. Would you ever say no to another million bucks? I guess not.

Guess what I'm trying to bring across here is.. keep your head up, look ahead but don''t use the horizon as a yardstick as you will never reach it. Once a while.. look back at how far you've come. A better measurement of success. I'd call it..

2007-06-04T17:25:00.000+08:00

Monday

Sucks

testing one two three..

2007-06-04T15:00:00.000+08:00

No particular reason for this post. Just trying out some scripts for editable text layer over a picture..

Hmm.. think I've done it...!

A verse

2007-06-04T14:06:00.000+08:00

... But he who put his trust in Me shall possess the land and inherit My holy mountain.

Isa 57:13

Corporate Union

2007-06-04T10:46:00.000+08:00

Recent events had prompted me into relooking certain things from a different light. Maybe it was pretty naive of me to assume perseverance will result in happiness. I recalled a recent conversation with a friend, Mark. As usual.. he's been whining to me about how he's unable to shake away the numerous girls that's clinging on to him tighter than his Hush Puppies briefs.

.... this tall, dark & handsome physique.....

I can never comprehend how a guy such as Mark with his philandering ways and nonchalant attitude could be so blissfully surrounded by such fine ladies all the time. Well, maybe this tall, dark and handsome physique help a little.. or maybe it's the beemer convertible he's driving... or could it be the posh downtown apartment that he labels as his bachelor pad... or probably it's the namecards he's been spreading faster than a wildfire that states loudly; "Corporate Banker"?

Maybe in this day and age... feelings count for just a fraction of the package and it's definitely not strong enough to be the deciding factor. Wonder how will marriage be decided upon in my children's or grandchildren's era....?

Twin chicks??

2007-06-01T14:05:00.005+08:00

It was a sad day..., sky's dark, grey and pouring cats & dogs.. it's a friday, just a day after a public holiday. Not in a particularly happy mood as well.. kinda down actually. Pretty much been going on the past couple of weeks.

Anyway..

...sitting at my desk in office... tucking away at my take-away lunch of duck rice and starring at the incessent drops of rain ...layout...

Whereas half the workforce in this little island are either on an extended long weekend or off to their holidays.. Here I am, sitting at my desk in office... tucking away at my take-away lunch of duck rice and starring at the incessent drops of rain in this gloomy weather. Looking so hard.. I could almost hear the raindrops' cries of despair as one by one plunges south, smashing against the ground and breaking up into smithereens.

I must be going nuts.. better concentrate on my lunch instead... I told myself.

Sneaking a peak into what's going into my mouth... my gaze was fixated on a strange sight.

My egg has 2 yolks! ( hmm.. that's didn't come out too well did it??)

Delighted that a sudden excitement has been has turn this grey day slightly lighter... Numerous thoughts began to swarm my mind: Does this means chicken can give birth to twins as well? 2 chicks in 1 egg? Will they be smaller than normal chicks? Do they fight inside? Will they be malnourished from the reduced egg white?

Did a quick search and here's some answers...

She Believes

2007-05-31T23:49:00.000+08:00

Been hearing this song for a long time and even had it as a ringtone for someone special, yet the the true meaning of the lyrics just dawned on me.

Did a quick search.. and boy, what beautiful words...

"She Believes (In Me)"

While she lays sleeping
I stay out late at night and play my songs
And sometimes all the nights can be so long
And it’s good when I finally make it home
All alone

While she lays dreaming
I touch her face across the silver light
I see her dreams that drift up to the sky
And she wakes up to my kiss
And I say it’s alright
And I hold her tight

And she believes in me
I’ll never know just what she sees in me
I told her someday
If she was my girl, I could change the world
With my songs,
But I was wrong

But she has faith in me
And so I go on trying faithfully
Forever in my heart she will remain
And I hope and pray, I will find a way, find a way..

While she lays waiting
I ask myself why do I hurt her so
What calls me on along this lonely road
Why don’t I turn around and head back home
Where I belong

While she lays crying
For she knows how my heart is ripped in two
I’m torn between the things that I should do
She deserves it all and I’d give it if I could
God, her love is true

Coz' she believes in me

I’ll never know just what she sees in me

I told her someday If she was my girl,

I could change the world

With my songs,

But I was wrong

But she has faith in me

And so I go on trying faithfully

Forever in my heart she will remain

And I hope and pray,

I will find a way, find a way..

While she lays
While she lays for me

( by the way.. if you're wondering how it sounds like.. it's on my playlist -- ->> )

Stranger in my mirror

2007-05-30T15:43:00.001+08:00

Click to read ^^

Unsettled

2007-05-30T12:23:00.000+08:00

Feeling so good but it makes you feels bad.

Strange huh? That's what I'm feeling currently. Can't elaborate much as I've no intention of facing any music anytime soon.

Ever had this kinda feeling?

For every couple...

2007-05-29T15:18:00.000+08:00

Talk about equality of the sexes!!

You have to read to understand.. click on the pics for a bigger image.

For the guys...

For the ladies... (grrr..)

Lost & Found

2007-05-29T10:12:00.000+08:00

At a time when confusion, doubts and hesitation are beginning to set in, someone dear once told me...
"Have faith"

Held by the strength of these two words, I soldiered on.

If mistrust is the force that tears happiness aparts, the faith would be the superglue that binds them together.

Would you be there...

2007-05-29T09:59:00.001+08:00

Just added a new song to my playlist... It's actually a theme song from a mandarin drama.
Very moving lyrics (courtesy of Sophia)..

Would You Be There - Redwan Ali

If I were blue, would you be there for me,
And whisper in my ears that’s okay,
Would you stand by me, let me hold you tight,
And say you love me one more time.

If I feel good, would you slow dance with me,
And touch my lips with tender love and care
Would you die for me, would you run with me,
And never look back..

Would you be there to love, to be with me?
Would you swear that your love is always true?
Would you say that you’ll always be the one,
to take my breath away?

Would you be there to love, to be with me?
Would you swear that your love is always true?
Would you say that you’ll always be the one,
to take my breath away?

Would you be there…

If I were grey, would you still think of me?
And wish that you could hold me now,
Would you die for me?
Would you run with me?
All away…

Would you swear that your love is always true?
Would you say that you’ll always be there,
to kiss my pain away?

Would you be there to love, to be with me?
Would you swear that your love is always true?
Would you say that you’ll always be the one,
to take my breath away?

Would you be there to save my soul tonight,
Would you swear that your love is always true?
Would you say that you’ll always be there,
to kiss my pain away?

Would you be there…for me…

I'd like to have 1 please.....

2007-05-28T23:18:00.000+08:00

One of the best ad I've seen in a long while.

Sole Proprietorship or A Partnership

2007-05-28T15:51:00.000+08:00

Marriage is just like business. No?
Let me convince you...

You got yourself a hot date (finding an attractive partner).. you go out.

You hit it off (After finding both had common objectives and interest are well-aligned.)

You decided to take the next step and enter into a relationship. (Where the more serious terms & negotiations are meted out.)

Disagreements and arguments surface (Each party trying to protect and increase their own benefits).

After surviving this period.. (where each party are satisfied with the general terms & conditions), marriage is arranged. (A formal legal contract is signed).

You got married. (The corporate merger took place..).
After the honeymoon, a huge fight breaks out.. (At times, certain criteria's are left out in the initial negotiation stage).

Both begin to have second thoughts. (About the benefits of merger.)

As with Singapore's marriage certificate, it has a year's annulment clause
( 1 year's warranty period?).

Brings a whole new meaning to 'work' doesn't it?

Fine words...

2007-05-28T10:26:00.000+08:00

A meaningful poem compose by my friend Jeremy..
Very relating..

Sorrow

Working in this company,
Living with no money.
Passing each day with feet dragging
Helplessly watching time fleeting.

Alas, when will this end,
How did we get to this sorry end.
God knows our pain,
Working in this dreadful rain.

With each passsing day we pray
That someday we'll leave this lay.
For out there the grass is green,
Whereas here the future is grim.

With every prayer we make,
We hope to change our fate.
Life's not just about working,
It's got much to do about living.

We live to work,
Or do we work to live.
As the days get longer,
The answer seems to get further.

300

2007-05-25T17:07:00.000+08:00

Nope.. it's not the cool film "300"... but it's my blog's 300!

Woohoo.. maybe some of you would recall my 100th post... seems not that long ago but wow, how time flies eh? 300 entries... hmm.. damn, do I have so much nonsence to sprout?!

Haha.. next target... my 500th post. =P

News Flash!!

2007-05-25T15:08:00.000+08:00

Time: 3.10pm
Venue: East Coast Park area, Singapore

Another sign that the end of times are upon us...

For my overseas readers who might not understand what the fuss is all about... seeing a whirlwind or tornado in Singapore is akin to experiencing snowfall in the Sahara desert.

Hmm.. maybe it'll start snowing here one day.

Armaggedon??

My (office) life on video..

2007-05-25T12:07:00.000+08:00

It's been a quiet week, hence the lack of posts. Been pretty cope up in office.. not in much of a mood to blog too.. ever since my life in office has been to turn into a reality TV show.. with only 1 audience.. my BOSS! Grrrr...

Human rights? Tell that to him...!

Jailbird

2007-05-23T15:01:00.000+08:00

When is a workplace more unbearable than a prison?

When your boss starts bitching like a girl about the minutes you spent for toilet breaks, the 10 minutes you were late to return after lunch and how much time you spend working.

When your boss starts behaving like some paranoid parent by installing CCTV with SOUND scrutinising your every move, actions and speech!

When your boss starts becoming like some possessed auntie who lives and breathes "Feng Shui" and starts putting ridiculous objects like a 1-meter long mirror in your room and hanging some voodoo-like stuff on the office entrance.

Somehow, I feel inmates are treated with more respect.

Beginning of the end?

Do you know..?

2007-05-20T23:50:00.000+08:00

It's high time we get some really useful knowledge that will even astound and baffle Professors, Lecturers and the wise old man with 1 eye and lives in a cave somewhere far far away...

Ready??

FUCK

OK

Hahaa.. relax.. I'm not cursing you... ever pondered the origin of these 2 commonly used words?
Well, curiousity got the better of me.. and after a perilous hour of intense googling... I finally found it!

Interested to know??

FUCK

In ancient England, people could not have sex without consent from the King.When people wanted to have a child, they had to solicit a permission to the monarchy, in turn they would supply a plaque to hang on their door when they had sexual relations.
The plaque reads... " Fornication Under Consent of the King " (F.U.C.K.)

This is the origin of the word.

OK

During historic civil wars, when troops returned without any casualties, a writing was put up so all can see which read "0 Killed".

From there we get the expression "O.K." which means all is good!

There.. who say bloggin has no educational values??! =P

Expressing you

2007-05-18T17:30:00.000+08:00

Just read an entry from someone's blog of her dad passing away.. it's really sad.. and it really got me thinking about the Asian culture.

Why is it so hard for us to express our emotions and feelings to our parents?

"I love you"..

just 3 words.. but it takes a herculean effort just to utter it to them. Speaking from the horse's mouth, I can understand why...

I wanted to.. I tried, best I could do is express it in a card. To be really honest, it feels awkward to verbally express it, but before you start condemming me.. and telling me how much I'd regret when I don't have the chance anymore when I wanted to in future... "let he who is guilt-free cast the 1st stone".

I'm determined. Determined that I'd not allow this kind of culture to evolve in my future family.

I'm always filled with envy with the countless american sitcoms and movies showing their family cultures... "I love you" has almost the same headcounts as"Bye".

It's not easy for me to change this with my family now.. but at least I know for my very own future family, I can set the type of culture.. "freedom of expression". Where "I love you"s shall float freely amongst all family members and it's a pre-requisite to "bye".

Change

2007-05-18T16:36:00.000+08:00

Ever felt like driving a car... but feel that something is not quite right, but still continue as the car has been with you for years.. and you're really comfortable with it.

But 1 day.. along comes another car, seems to suits you perfectly. It's more fuel efficient, more responsive and most importantly.. u can finally control the car.. and not vice versa.

Will you change?

New Love

2007-05-17T16:34:00.000+08:00

Looks like I'm due for a confession.

Yes, my heart has swayyed. It was more than love at 1st sight. It was lust at 1st sight. It's really indecent, I know.. especially since I'm already commited to one now.

But.... I simply can't resist her deep sensual eyes that really sparkles like the stars in the sky. Her sexy and smooth curves... and that rear, oh! It's.. shall I say, fierce?!

God.. I'm totally smitten! But being such a beauty, her expectations must be through the roof.. for now, I can only admire and salivate from afar.. pinning hope against hope that one day... just one day, she'll be mine.

Guess you must be really curious to see this beauty, right?

Let me introduce.. she's S5, Audi.

Mother's Day

2007-05-17T12:05:00.000+08:00

Some belated pics of Mother's Day...
Went to Long Beach Seafood at Marina South.. food's medicore but service was exceptional............. exceptionally slow!

Overall

Not that fantastic..

Sorry..

2007-05-15T20:25:00.000+08:00

Apologies for the lack of posts these few days as work has been terribly hectic and exhaustive..
Simply 'potato-couching' on my bed the sec I reach home..

Well, a huge load has just been loaded off my mind today.. so, expect more whining and rubbish from me soon! By the way.... more of my cruise pics are on the way.. hehehehe.........

Have you....

2007-05-09T23:51:00.000+08:00

Ever wondered..

...why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?
...why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?
...why you don't ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"?
...why "abbreviated" is such a long word?
...why doctors call what they do "practice"?
...why you have to click on "Start" to stop Windows?
...why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor, while dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
...why the man who invests all your money is called a broker?
...why there isn't mouse-flavored cat food?
...who tastes dog food when it has a "new & improved" flavor?
...why Noah didn't swat those two mosquitoes?
...why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?
...why they don't make the whole plane out of the material used for the indestructible black box ?
...why sheep don't shrink when it rains?
...why they are called apartments when they are all stuck together?
...if con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
...why they call the airport "the terminal" if flying is so safe?

Did that get your mind thinking??
On a lighter note... These labels really got me cracking....

On a bag of Chips:
You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (the shoplifter special?)

On a bar of Palmolive soap:
"Directions: Use like regular soap."(and that would be how???....)

On some frozen foods:
"Serving suggestion: Defrost." (but, it's "just" a suggestion?!)

On Nanna's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom):
"Do not turn upside down." (well...duh, a bit late, huh)!

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
"Product will be hot after heating." (...and you thought????...)

On packaging for an iron:
"Do not iron clothes on body." (Wow.. we learn something NEW today?!)

On Nytol Sleep Aid:
"Warning: May cause drowsiness." (and...I'm taking this because???....)

On most brands of Christmas lights:
"For indoor or outdoor use only." (Are there others?)

On Nobby's peanuts:
"Warning: contains nuts." (talk about a news flash!)

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
"Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: maybe, uh...burpp?)

On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:
"Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication." (Didn't know 5 year olds could even touch the pedals?!!)

Anymore to add...??

Restless

2007-05-09T00:24:00.000+08:00

Was supposed to hit the sheets early tonite... am terribly exhuasted. But somehow my mind kept drifting away.... wandering around different neighbourhoods of thoughts.

Been having a little uneasy feeling these few weeks... thoughts came and went. Some were of certain uncertainty.. Kinda like if you're on a speeding runaway train... Praying it would stop safely... at times it seems to slow down, you rejoice... looking forward to embrace the earth again. Then it speeds up, cruelly shortliving your happiness.

Painful isn't it?

hiazz..

===

Shit.. it's getting late & this old man should really try to get some sleep... Nitez....

Why Men Die Faster...

2007-05-08T10:39:00.000+08:00

Now we know.....

300 Spoof..

2007-05-08T00:26:00.000+08:00

This is good!

Back... reluctantly

2007-05-07T16:32:00.000+08:00

Finally... back to my normal routine.. after an escape into a 'fantasy' world for a few days where we had no mobiles, no internet, no work, no stress, no worries, no friends, no parents, no one else that knows us... = NO DISTRACTION, NO INTERRUPTION.

We have only each other..

It was perfect..... almost.

Do excuse me for this short post... as I try to coax my heart & soul to return to reality.

Meanwhile.. here's a pic.. (don't worry.. we took many pics... 241 to be exact.. and a whole alot of videos too!)

Batu Pahat

2007-05-02T12:11:00.000+08:00

This Labour Day holiday:

4.. is the amount of people who went.
15.. is the day of the lunar calender year
150.. is the amount of mins I spend spent sitting in a car
380.. is the distance in KM we travelled to visit a temple in Malaysia.
540.. is the amount of mins we spent at the temple...
4.. is the number of Gods who took over the bodies of Monks there

Hmm.. sound exciting?

Some pics..

ok folks... I'm off to my 3 days of staring into nothing but the BIG BLUE SEA! haha... seeya!!

In 2 days...

2007-04-30T15:22:00.000+08:00

Well.. as the saying goes: "A picture tells a thousand words."
So, this will tell my tale..

2007-04-27T14:38:00.000+08:00

In just a few more days.. it'll be May 2007. Almost half the year has just flashed by.. how time flies. And in another half year or so, I'll be truly in the bracket of the late twenties. With an average lifespan of 75years.. that's about a third of my journey if I've the good fortune & blessings to live to that ripe old age.

Been fondly reminiscing about my past.. my childhood, my teenage years and my army days... Each part of life brings a new adventure, new lessons and new skills... resulting in who I am today.

Recently a startling revelation occured to me. Found my gaze are often attracted to babies & kids as to beautiful woman. Starting a family is definitly a major commitment. It'll be tough.. especially in the formative years as adjustments in lifestyles have to be made, sacrifices and dedication.

Financially... it'll be a big drain as well. Though through careful, prudent saving and planning.. that journey can involves a little less hiccups.

I've no idea when it'll be my turn to draw down my very own family tree.. but I do look with envy at the many young families popping up around me.

Ready to take the next step? Guess emotionally and mentally... I just can't wait. Though I'm trying to be ready in other factors..

Some friends have told me.. why settle down so young? Don't you want to enjoy life without the family chains?

I've had enough... I told them. I've had my share of wild parties, crazy drinking sessions, hooking with with different companions every now and then, living on the edge with my 'band-of-brothers' picking fights and being a public nuisance.

Those will always be fondly embedded in my memories but there will always be a time when nature kicks in and you find yourself yearning to progress to the next stage.

Understanding

2007-04-25T16:46:00.000+08:00

A nice phrase..

depicting how a couple got together due to misunderstanding
(misconception about each other)
and separated due to understanding
(finally realises each others' character)

Life Cycle

2007-04-25T10:06:00.000+08:00

Was walking on my way to work this morning when I saw a mother pushing her baby in a pram.. and behind her, a lady was pushing her mother in a wheelchair.

What a scene.. such contrast! It really got me thinking... How amazing is nature! Where everything is goes a full circle. I'm fondly reminded of a email article I had read previously..

On the day you see us old, weak and weary...
Have patience and try to understand us.

If we get dirty while eating..
If we cannot dress on our own...
Please bear with us and
Remember the times we spent
Feeding and dressing you up

If, when we speak to you
We repeat the same things
Over and over again...
Do not interrupt us.. listen to us
When you were small,
We had to read to you
The same story a thousand and one times
Untill you went to sleep.

When we do not want to have a shower,
Neither shame nor scold us...
Remember when we had to chase you
With your thousand excuses
To get you to shower?

When you see our ignorance of new technologies...
Help us navigate our way through those worldwidewebs.
Remember how we taught you to do so many things...
To eat the right foods, to dress approriately
To fight for your rights...

When at some moments we lose the memory or
The tread of our conversation..
Let us have the neccessary time to remember..
And if we cannot, do not become nervous..
As the most important thing is not our conversation
But surely to be with you and
To have you listening to us.

If ever we do not feel like eating,
Do not force us.
We know well when we need to and when not to eat.

When our tired legs give way and
Do not allow us to walk without a cane...
Lend us your hand,
The same way we did
When you tried your first faltering steps.

And when someday we say to you,
That we do not want to live anymore,
That we want to die.
Do not get angry.
Someday you will understand.

Try to understand that our age is not just lived
But survived.
Someday you willrealize that,
Despite our mistakes,
We always wanted the best for you
And we tried to prepare the way for you.

You must not feel sad, angry nor ashamed
For having us near you. Instead try to understand
Us and help us like we did when you were young.

What a beautiful passage! Many times in our busy life, in our pursuit of success.. we get blinded by stress & tiredness, often fustrated by the tinyest detail. And often realisation tends to come too late when our parents are long gone and we had arrive at our parents' senior years with kids our current age.

Hmm. think I'll take my parents out for a movie one day.. the same way they often took me for a movie when I was a kid.

Animal Porn!

2007-04-24T11:54:00.000+08:00

Hahaa.. that title got your attention didn't it?!!

Somehow an innocent discussion about guys taking Folic acid (usually meant for pre-preggy & preggy women) turns to an excited topic about mating praying mantis.

~~Auntie~~ Alice somehow got rather esctatic when she suddenly recalls a documentary she had watch over the weekend about how Praying Mantis when finish mating, the female will gobble down the head of the male! Interesting fact!

Promptly, Eleen starts googling for pics and soon a video clip from Youtube pops up. Suddenly, we're all watching animal porn in office!!

And she continues with mating snails... can't quite remember the details as I was too engross laughing my ass off...

Free Hugs!

2007-04-23T16:29:00.000+08:00

This is really heartwarming... really put a smile on this blue monday!
Wish locals here aren't so stiffed sometimes!

Free Hugs, anyone?