Wah Kaoz....
If i didnt recall wrongly, belive today is the first time in my 28years that i stood in a Queue for 3hrs...
Wasn't in a "Hello Kitty" queue, or anything "FREE", but for a Registration that I have to pay lah...
Registration for Japanese Elementary course.
I thought the "jap craze" have subsided over the years, apparently not..
There are like hundreds and hundreds of people registering for the 1year course, that has its in-take only once a year... Ntt exaggerating..
Website says registration starts at 10am, so yours truly obediently reached there at 10:03am, and guess whats my queue number...
563 (Five-Hundred-Sixty-Three!)
and somemore its Isaac who queued at 10:01am...
Well, Didnt really have anything to complain about the Queue, cos it was really systematic... Maybe that;s how the Jap works.. Everyone got queue number, and 'potential students' like us are orderly. All stayed in thE queue , no jumping queue, etc...
Queue moves every 10-20 mins, in batches, and thank god its not under the sun...
Registration procedure was fast and swift, not to mentioned the payment...
Alas, Committed myself for the next 11 months of Sundays evening for Jap Classes..
One step closer to my "Dream".....
Hmm... if each yuear more tahn 600 peopel learnt japanese, Shouldnt we be able toeasily 'catch' anyone who can speak/understand Japanese on the singapore street?
Or maybe the drop-outrate is even higher....??
Sunday, December 21, 2008
The Ones Who Slogged the Grave-yard Shifts
A simple but nice X'mas gather for the people who slogged the grave-yard shift , for the past 1yr, 2 yr or more...
Thanks to Joel & Deborah for playing host.
I just loved that X'mas tree lor.. cos its full of Blue-y things! hahaa
Overall, a great turn-out, though not everyone managed to gather at the same time, as people come and go in batches.
Still, its a very successful one with unlimited flow of food, Gifts, fun and layghter!
That's what X'mas party is all about..
oh yeah, and of cos, some "Sharapova" and "Williams" tournament as well...
Sharapova Can win Venus one lor...
Ok..., that's beside the point...
Anyway, thats the first X'mas party, and it started on a good note.. the rest shall follow...What a Year...!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
可乐戒指
你把, 我喝完的可乐
拉环当作戒指
轻轻套上了我手指
你问, 能不能一辈子
那一秒突然爱上了你
傻傻的固执
我不要你解释
我不要你发誓
我只要你记得此刻
你眼里我的样子
爱我不要解释
爱我不要发誓
这一刻到世界末日
让我们一起把爱
化成最美最美的钻石
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Random utters
If they say "Life is like a box of chocolate", Then the industry where I am at now is like a Mine-field.
"You Never know if you are standing on one until it explodes.
Neither do you know if your next step will be stepping on another Mine..."
------------------------------------------
I see some hope for the team.
Well, Dreams would not be dashed...
Time for bail-out.
Time to combine forces, and emerged a stronger Team...
I still loved rowing...
****************************
Counting Down...
9 more days...
I should get some life back.... hehhee.... =)
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Why do we need to conform to social norms?
Who says you must be dating, start a family when you are nearing 30s?
Thats achievement? Think again.
why should we rushed into things because its the "Norm".
Because of that "norm", we have to compromise, and settle for the next best?
Why settle for the next best thing if you could go for the best?
What's wrong with waiting?
True enough, some people are plain lucky, and found their "best" soon enuff, some never do,
and some, just settle for the next best.
Humans are not born equal. That's a fact, not a myth.
Why make life miserable for the next best, knowing that it would never turned into the best?
Why subject oneself to 'compromised" to the next best, only to chance upon the Best thereafter ?
Are you sure you are with the best?
Well, if you THINK you are, then good, you have master the highest level of self-delusion - self-fulfilling prophecy. That could be a good thing though. But some people just can't get to that level bah...
If not, don't deceive yourself. It's your life, not one controlled by the "Acceptable Social norm".
Well, if you dont try, how do you know that's not the best one?
Ans is simple:
Some people like sampling to be convinced, they go by the head.
Some others trust intuition and "chemistry", and that leads by the heart.
Objective / Subjective?
Its every debate.
Its also each to his own.
Some did abit of both, ultimately the heart takes control.
alas, the answer is there.
There's nothing wrong with sticking to oneself until you found that right one.
Why compromise, because you take pity on others?
Compassion is generous.
Love is not.
You dont find someone for a child-bearing machine just to carry on the family line.
Just so that late at night in your 60s, 70s, you have someone to talk to.
Then again, do you really have anything to talk about at that time?
If life can be meaningful even alone, why rush because the numerical figures are escalating?
Why compromise, and in the end, more than one suffers.
Sometimes, if you hadn't known, Life alone can be much much LESS miserable than when you share with someothers whom you are/had been compromising.
Because of that "NORM".
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Monday, December 08, 2008
"what happened to all the nice guys?"
Thought this would be a very interesting (somewhat true) content, that i "plagerised" it from some entries posted on fren's profile.
Probably this should be spread around to gals out there, to answer that "perennial" question hanging on their mind.
What happened to all the nice guys?
The answer is simple: you did
See, if you think back, really hard, you might vaguely remember a Platonic guy pal who always seemed to want to spend time with you.
He'd tag along with you when you went shopping, stop by your place for a movie when you were lonely but didn't feel like going out, or even sit there and hold you while you sobbed and told him about how horribly the (other) guy that you were f***ing treated you.
At the time, you probably joked with your girlfriends about how he was a little puppy dog, always following you around, trying to do things to get you to pay attention to him.
They probably teased you because they thought he had a crush on you.
Given that his behavior was, admittedly, a little pathetic, you vehemently denied having any romantic feelings for him, and buttressed your position by claiming that you were "just friends." Besides, he totally wasn't your type.
I mean, he was a little too short, or too bald, or too fat, or too poor, or didn't know how to dress himself, or basically be or do any of the things that your tall, good-looking, fit, rich, stylish boyfriend at the time pulled off with such ease.
Eventually, your Platonic buddy drifted away, as your relationship with the boyfriend got more serious and spending time with this other guy was, admittedly, a little weird, if you werent dating him.
More time passed, and the boyfriend eventually cheated on you, or became boring, or you realized that the things that attracted you to him weren't the kinds of things that make for a good, long-term relationship.
So, now, you're single again, and after having tried the bar scene for several months having only encountered players and douche bags, you wonder,
"What happened to all the nice guys?"
Well, once again, you did.
You ignored the nice guy.
You used him for emotional intimacy without reciprocating, in kind, with physical intimacy.
You laughed at his consideration and resented his devotion.
You valued the aloof boyfriend more than the attentive "just-a-" friend.
Eventually, he took the hint and moved on with his life.
He probably came to realize, one day, that women aren't really attracted to guys who hold doors open; or make dinners just because; or buy you a Christmas gift that you mentioned, in passing, that you really wanted five months ago; or listen when you're upset; or hold you when you cry. He came to realize that, if he wanted a woman like you, he'd have to act more like the boyfriend that you had.
He probably cleaned up his look, started making some money, and generally acted like more of an asshole than he ever wanted to be.
Fact is, now, he's probably getting laid, and in a way, your ultimate rejection of him is to thank for that. And I'm sorry that it took the complete absence of "nice guys" in your life for you to realize that you missed them and wanted them.
Most women will only have a handful of nice guys stumble into their lives, if that.
So, if you're looking for a nice guy, here's what you do:
1.) Build a time machine.
2.) Go back a few years and pull your head out of your ass.
3.) Take a look at what's right in front of you and grab ahold of it.
I suppose the other possibility is that you STILL don't really want a nice guy, but you feel the social pressure to at least appear to have matured beyond your infantile taste in men. In which case, you might be in luck, because the nice guy you claim to want has, in reality, shed his nice guy mantle and is out there looking to unleash his cynicism and resentment onto someone just like you.
If you were five years younger.
So, please: either stop misrepresenting what you want, or own up to the fact that you've f***ed yourself over. You're getting older, after all. It's time to excise the bulls**t and deal with reality. You didn't want a nice guy then, and he certainly doesn't f***ing want you, now.
Probably this should be spread around to gals out there, to answer that "perennial" question hanging on their mind.
What happened to all the nice guys?
The answer is simple: you did
See, if you think back, really hard, you might vaguely remember a Platonic guy pal who always seemed to want to spend time with you.
He'd tag along with you when you went shopping, stop by your place for a movie when you were lonely but didn't feel like going out, or even sit there and hold you while you sobbed and told him about how horribly the (other) guy that you were f***ing treated you.
At the time, you probably joked with your girlfriends about how he was a little puppy dog, always following you around, trying to do things to get you to pay attention to him.
They probably teased you because they thought he had a crush on you.
Given that his behavior was, admittedly, a little pathetic, you vehemently denied having any romantic feelings for him, and buttressed your position by claiming that you were "just friends." Besides, he totally wasn't your type.
I mean, he was a little too short, or too bald, or too fat, or too poor, or didn't know how to dress himself, or basically be or do any of the things that your tall, good-looking, fit, rich, stylish boyfriend at the time pulled off with such ease.
Eventually, your Platonic buddy drifted away, as your relationship with the boyfriend got more serious and spending time with this other guy was, admittedly, a little weird, if you werent dating him.
More time passed, and the boyfriend eventually cheated on you, or became boring, or you realized that the things that attracted you to him weren't the kinds of things that make for a good, long-term relationship.
So, now, you're single again, and after having tried the bar scene for several months having only encountered players and douche bags, you wonder,
"What happened to all the nice guys?"
Well, once again, you did.
You ignored the nice guy.
You used him for emotional intimacy without reciprocating, in kind, with physical intimacy.
You laughed at his consideration and resented his devotion.
You valued the aloof boyfriend more than the attentive "just-a-" friend.
Eventually, he took the hint and moved on with his life.
He probably came to realize, one day, that women aren't really attracted to guys who hold doors open; or make dinners just because; or buy you a Christmas gift that you mentioned, in passing, that you really wanted five months ago; or listen when you're upset; or hold you when you cry. He came to realize that, if he wanted a woman like you, he'd have to act more like the boyfriend that you had.
He probably cleaned up his look, started making some money, and generally acted like more of an asshole than he ever wanted to be.
Fact is, now, he's probably getting laid, and in a way, your ultimate rejection of him is to thank for that. And I'm sorry that it took the complete absence of "nice guys" in your life for you to realize that you missed them and wanted them.
Most women will only have a handful of nice guys stumble into their lives, if that.
So, if you're looking for a nice guy, here's what you do:
1.) Build a time machine.
2.) Go back a few years and pull your head out of your ass.
3.) Take a look at what's right in front of you and grab ahold of it.
I suppose the other possibility is that you STILL don't really want a nice guy, but you feel the social pressure to at least appear to have matured beyond your infantile taste in men. In which case, you might be in luck, because the nice guy you claim to want has, in reality, shed his nice guy mantle and is out there looking to unleash his cynicism and resentment onto someone just like you.
If you were five years younger.
So, please: either stop misrepresenting what you want, or own up to the fact that you've f***ed yourself over. You're getting older, after all. It's time to excise the bulls**t and deal with reality. You didn't want a nice guy then, and he certainly doesn't f***ing want you, now.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
07 Dec 2008
hmmm...
Missed 2 events today...
1.) The inagural Annual Standard Chartered Marathon
Well, not surprising, since i am not really a ruinning fan. I run, only becos I have to (thanks to annual 2.4 Km that determines a $200 from a $400), or because its part of a compulsory 'event' within a multi-diciplinary race.
Not really a runner too, despite many people will think having long legs means you are a born runner.
Your Lungs must be big enuff to carry that extra distance lor, even if you have legs as long as stilts, you can just fall flat...
But still, respect to those who finished teh 42.125km run. Really a test of "mind-over-body" event. I can't do a 42.125KM lor..
2.) Coincidentally, its also the Penang Race today.
Not really a "Competitive" race in my context, but it really sounds fun when you put the various Corporate Team to represent under Singapore United DB team. Doesn't that already spell 'fun'?
If i had to go for all these again, its gonna be a year wait..
But, will things be the same again next year?
Missed 2 events today...
1.) The inagural Annual Standard Chartered Marathon
Well, not surprising, since i am not really a ruinning fan. I run, only becos I have to (thanks to annual 2.4 Km that determines a $200 from a $400), or because its part of a compulsory 'event' within a multi-diciplinary race.
Not really a runner too, despite many people will think having long legs means you are a born runner.
Your Lungs must be big enuff to carry that extra distance lor, even if you have legs as long as stilts, you can just fall flat...
But still, respect to those who finished teh 42.125km run. Really a test of "mind-over-body" event. I can't do a 42.125KM lor..
2.) Coincidentally, its also the Penang Race today.
Not really a "Competitive" race in my context, but it really sounds fun when you put the various Corporate Team to represent under Singapore United DB team. Doesn't that already spell 'fun'?
If i had to go for all these again, its gonna be a year wait..
But, will things be the same again next year?
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Don't know if this was considered lucky or what...
Do you have such experience?
When you always trying to get something, to get some opportunities with certain things or matters, but just no luck with it?
Then when you finally got it, all the other opportunities just came knocking on your door, endlessly...
After I got an ideal offer recently, then I started receiving countless calls from head-hunting firm..
ermm.. I uploaded my CV like 2 months back? But only when i Gotten a great offer liao, then all calls keep coming in at the same time??! (3 calls with 2 hours?!)
Somemore its like one after another right after i put down my phone?
Was there a conspiracy behind all these? hmm....
So weird, this world is like that.. when you are desperate, you dont get any chances/opportunities..
When you are self-sufficient, all opportunities came knocking on your door...
That's life?
I would prefer them to call me up again , hopefully next time, at a better timed period...
Do you have such experience?
When you always trying to get something, to get some opportunities with certain things or matters, but just no luck with it?
Then when you finally got it, all the other opportunities just came knocking on your door, endlessly...
After I got an ideal offer recently, then I started receiving countless calls from head-hunting firm..
ermm.. I uploaded my CV like 2 months back? But only when i Gotten a great offer liao, then all calls keep coming in at the same time??! (3 calls with 2 hours?!)
Somemore its like one after another right after i put down my phone?
Was there a conspiracy behind all these? hmm....
So weird, this world is like that.. when you are desperate, you dont get any chances/opportunities..
When you are self-sufficient, all opportunities came knocking on your door...
That's life?
I would prefer them to call me up again , hopefully next time, at a better timed period...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Act of impulse?Not really.
Finally, getting started with Decent photography.
Gotten this "kit" at SITEX on Thursday, by parting with 700 odd SGD..
Worth it, i told myself.
20X optical zoom... There's no excuses for not capturing that "perfect" moment, that inspiring move at that split seconds.
Hope the training workshop next week will adequately equipped myself with the basic necessary knowledge and skills to capture that "picture perfect" moment..
Still awaiting for that chance for this not-so-dandy yet stylish little gadget to make its first appearance... hmm....
Saturday
Farewell has never been easy.Even though when one is gonna be away for good reason/purpose.
Yesterday was a farewell party thrown at Nat's place for Nic, who will be jetting off to Shanghai for his work/studies next week.
We will all missed those training session with Nic, one of our Star pacer in the year's major races.
Hopefully, we will see him back real soon and join us in the races again.
I loved rowing with this Team man!
Another strong reason why hanging up my paddle for good is a "no-no". . .
Sunday
I'm back with the "holy Ball" again !
3 hours of non-stop pounding and "running" around in the INDOOR court!
What a great start.
I still havent lose my touch wor....! well, at least not too bad lah... hahaa...
真过瘾！
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Reach!
some dreams live on in time forever
those dreams, you want with all
your heart
and i'll do whatever it takes
follow through with the promise i made
put it all on the line
what i hoped for at last would be mine
if i could reach, higher
just for one moment touch the sky
from that one moment
in my life
i'm gonna be stronger
know that i've tried my
very best
i'd put my spirit to the test
if i could reach
some days are meant to be
remembered
those days we rise above
the stars
so i'll go the distance
this time
seeing more the higher i climb
that the more i believe
all the more that this
dream will be mine
if i could reach, higher
just for one moment touch
the sky
from that one moment in
my life
i'm gonna be stronger
know that i've tried my
very best
i'd put my spirit to the test
if i could reach
those dreams, you want with all
your heart
and i'll do whatever it takes
follow through with the promise i made
put it all on the line
what i hoped for at last would be mine
if i could reach, higher
just for one moment touch the sky
from that one moment
in my life
i'm gonna be stronger
know that i've tried my
very best
i'd put my spirit to the test
if i could reach
some days are meant to be
remembered
those days we rise above
the stars
so i'll go the distance
this time
seeing more the higher i climb
that the more i believe
all the more that this
dream will be mine
if i could reach, higher
just for one moment touch
the sky
from that one moment in
my life
i'm gonna be stronger
know that i've tried my
very best
i'd put my spirit to the test
if i could reach
The "Dream Team" ever, where the 'bubble' just burst in a split seconds
The winning combination. . . , then again....
The best shot ever. . . (courtesy of Nicole)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
The Winner Takes it All.
Suay or what....
Kena DQ-ed twice.
Maybe we are cursed for Regatta.
Medal Haul : 0.
Trust that to come from a Team that never fails to haul Medals in other major events throughout the year...
-Plate Bronze in MR500
-Bronze in SDBF
-Gold in CCG
-Bronze(s) in SAVA Sprint
Medals count aside, maybe thats a good wake-up call as well, to highlight that skills is not all that matters.
And the fact that 一山还有一山高！
Morever with each passing days/months/years, rowers come and go.
For personal reason, for jobs, for various reasons...
I have inevitably fall short to the pool.
Yes, decided to stopped competitive rowing for at least in the near future, pinning Regatta as my finale for competitive rowing.
Of cos that doesn't mean I will be hanging up that wooden stick altogether. There's still unfinished business with it...
It is still gonna bath in Kallang waters, and "sun tanned"under the scorching sun.
This however, marks my first and last regatta thus far, as a rower.
Alas, its a silent exit.
Nevertheless, it was a fruitful 8 months with this brand new combined Team.
Races, trainings, experiences, glory, dissapointments, all within the short 8 months.
This is indeed, a Team of rowers whom I saw "I row because I loved to row" written all over their faces.
No other personal Agenda.
Never regretted joining this team with a full boat load of fun people.
It makes me see Corporate Teams in a different light.
I guess I am not fated with Regatta. Despite having brushing shoulder with the prior 2 Regattas(due to work), being all well-prepared and the chance for this final Regatta didnt turned out that well though.
Perhaps, as coach mentioned, Its all destined and fated..
This Regatta seems more like an "Examination" for the coswaints.
No less than 5 DQs, all attributed to finishing in wrong lanes, and stirring out of course.
However, I must applaud the courage of all coswaints at river regatta. The narrow lanes and water condition doesn't make it an easy way to 'navigate', nothwithstanding they have to pull off a "Wake-boarding" stance at the start line! (one hand on rudder, the other stretching as far back holding on to the starting rope), and the balance to maintain when the boat surge off with a powerful jerk....
*respect*
Further, I think this race was not only one that differentiates strong teams from the Weak, it's also one that showcase the battle between Coswaint...!
From these eventful of DQs in Regatta, it spurs me and fellow rowers to go for helmsman course. I.e., to be certified race Coswaint!
yeah, you dont need a cert to cox in a race, but with the experience, it makes a difference between a split seconds 4th and a Bronze, a split seconds difference between a Silver and a Gold.
Instead of rowers, why not contribute in the way of a Coswaint for the Team that you hold dear, since I have decided to take a back-seat in competitive rowing, and could no longer devote that same amount of time for this sports.
P.s., Light Coswaint and Drummers has great advantages....
Though I would like to take a long break from competitive rowing due to committment levels, I still very much loves this team sports.
And I guess by doing so, its a win-win situation.
There's no lack of rowers, but people who dares to bears the full blame when the boat goes out of course, and claims no credit when the team clinches first position, that's somebody noble and worthy of respect.
Somebody whom you cant be short off, and yet the role may seem so minute...
Finally, I have time for that holy ball again, something that I have been neglecting for the past 2 years?
Time on weekends to don on my red/white inline and glide through the crowd.
Time to do more multi-disciplinary sports.
But of cos, still time for rowing, but in a less frequent, less competitive oriented manner.
Rowing , because my passion still hasn't cease, but no longer for the medal chase anymore.
Rowing becos I wanted to keep a Team going for like-minded people.
Rowing, becos its still one of the Sports that bridges gap and strengthen comradeship.
Kena DQ-ed twice.
Maybe we are cursed for Regatta.
Medal Haul : 0.
Trust that to come from a Team that never fails to haul Medals in other major events throughout the year...
-Plate Bronze in MR500
-Bronze in SDBF
-Gold in CCG
-Bronze(s) in SAVA Sprint
Medals count aside, maybe thats a good wake-up call as well, to highlight that skills is not all that matters.
And the fact that 一山还有一山高！
Morever with each passing days/months/years, rowers come and go.
For personal reason, for jobs, for various reasons...
I have inevitably fall short to the pool.
Yes, decided to stopped competitive rowing for at least in the near future, pinning Regatta as my finale for competitive rowing.
Of cos that doesn't mean I will be hanging up that wooden stick altogether. There's still unfinished business with it...
It is still gonna bath in Kallang waters, and "sun tanned"under the scorching sun.
This however, marks my first and last regatta thus far, as a rower.
Alas, its a silent exit.
Nevertheless, it was a fruitful 8 months with this brand new combined Team.
Races, trainings, experiences, glory, dissapointments, all within the short 8 months.
This is indeed, a Team of rowers whom I saw "I row because I loved to row" written all over their faces.
No other personal Agenda.
Never regretted joining this team with a full boat load of fun people.
It makes me see Corporate Teams in a different light.
I guess I am not fated with Regatta. Despite having brushing shoulder with the prior 2 Regattas(due to work), being all well-prepared and the chance for this final Regatta didnt turned out that well though.
Perhaps, as coach mentioned, Its all destined and fated..
This Regatta seems more like an "Examination" for the coswaints.
No less than 5 DQs, all attributed to finishing in wrong lanes, and stirring out of course.
However, I must applaud the courage of all coswaints at river regatta. The narrow lanes and water condition doesn't make it an easy way to 'navigate', nothwithstanding they have to pull off a "Wake-boarding" stance at the start line! (one hand on rudder, the other stretching as far back holding on to the starting rope), and the balance to maintain when the boat surge off with a powerful jerk....
*respect*
Further, I think this race was not only one that differentiates strong teams from the Weak, it's also one that showcase the battle between Coswaint...!
From these eventful of DQs in Regatta, it spurs me and fellow rowers to go for helmsman course. I.e., to be certified race Coswaint!
yeah, you dont need a cert to cox in a race, but with the experience, it makes a difference between a split seconds 4th and a Bronze, a split seconds difference between a Silver and a Gold.
Instead of rowers, why not contribute in the way of a Coswaint for the Team that you hold dear, since I have decided to take a back-seat in competitive rowing, and could no longer devote that same amount of time for this sports.
P.s., Light Coswaint and Drummers has great advantages....
Though I would like to take a long break from competitive rowing due to committment levels, I still very much loves this team sports.
And I guess by doing so, its a win-win situation.
There's no lack of rowers, but people who dares to bears the full blame when the boat goes out of course, and claims no credit when the team clinches first position, that's somebody noble and worthy of respect.
Somebody whom you cant be short off, and yet the role may seem so minute...
Finally, I have time for that holy ball again, something that I have been neglecting for the past 2 years?
Time on weekends to don on my red/white inline and glide through the crowd.
Time to do more multi-disciplinary sports.
But of cos, still time for rowing, but in a less frequent, less competitive oriented manner.
Rowing , because my passion still hasn't cease, but no longer for the medal chase anymore.
Rowing becos I wanted to keep a Team going for like-minded people.
Rowing, becos its still one of the Sports that bridges gap and strengthen comradeship.
Despite the lack-lustre results over the weekends, I have gave it all, and I had no Regrets, truly.
About the things we've gone through
Though its hurting me
Now its history
I've played all my cards
And thats what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play
The winner takes it all
The loser standing small . . . "
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Nov 22nd
Anyone remembered this time last year?
Todays seems as though it was the perfect moment for everyone to come together.
Tomorrow marks that dreadful day 1 year back.
But does people really remembers?
Definitely those close to their hearts would never forget.
Has poeple memory fades with time?
Has time heal some wounds?
Or people just dont wished to be reminded ?
Nevertheless,
Todays seems as though it was the perfect moment for everyone to come together.
Tomorrow marks that dreadful day 1 year back.
But does people really remembers?
Definitely those close to their hearts would never forget.
Has poeple memory fades with time?
Has time heal some wounds?
Or people just dont wished to be reminded ?
Nevertheless,
"Remembered, Always"
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Woohooo...!! Ah.., Ah.., Ah.. ah....
I just can't get enuff of this song..
Damn "SOLID" lor...
Wooo hoooo....!
(ahem... not referring to "her" , but the SONG!)
Amazing... Britney still have such a nice figure after giving birth......
Not a fan of her, just a fan of her dance tracks... nvr fail to impress...
Damn "SOLID" lor...
Wooo hoooo....!
(ahem... not referring to "her" , but the SONG!)
Amazing... Britney still have such a nice figure after giving birth......
Not a fan of her, just a fan of her dance tracks... nvr fail to impress...
Ah.., Ah.., Ah.. ah....
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
When the Sun sets...
don't like reality
It's way too clear to me
But really life is dandy
We are what we don't see
Missed everything, daydreaming . . . "
Today marks the last training session in Kallang for the year.
Had lotsa fond memories, tough trainings and strong bonds forged there.
Despite only training with the Team for barely 9 months, the comradeship formed is really heart-warming.
Team-mates who have no personal agenda.
All coming tog for the sports, for the caompanion of each other on the waters.
After Every training, we would be literally dashing over to SDBA to "catch" the shower room before the uncle sprays water and started chasing everyone out of the toilet by 650pm.
Wondering if I'll stay
Young and restless
Living this way I stress less
I want to pull away when the dream dies
The pain sets in and I don't cry
I only feel gravity and I wonder why. . ."
Today, for some "exceptional" reason, uncle didnt "chase" anyone, even at 7pm.
Maybe he knows it could be a last training for many before he gets to see this "crowd" again, when the next season returns?
Maybe that's why he is giving more "lee-ways'?
And at 7pm, the area was cleared of crowds...
Only us , gathering, waiting for everyone to finish their shower.
What a sight to behold, which I think the photos didnt do enuff justice (thanks to my 2.0MP phone camera....)
Then again, the "pearly white" boats under the evening light, contrast strongly against the back-drop, against the calm water.
So Quiet,
So Calm,
So 舍不得
Farking ERP
Yeah, i believe thats the sentiments of all motorist.. but as local movie depict, Singaporean only know how to complain and no action...
Well, I am a true blue Singaporean... what to do....
Saturday!
God-damn on a Saturday, ERP gantry are the MOST brightly-litted metal Structure on the roads.
Damn! For goodness sake, Didnt the "garment" moved to a five day work week many many eons years ago?
Why still activate the super bright light on those gantry to operate on a SATURDAY??!!!
How i wished i could tear the IU and slam it on the floor. Just like how the government in various countries stomped out pirated goods.
Turned round corner and tried as hard as I could, I am still slapped with a total bill of $5 on ERP just by travelling Kallang - Raffles Place - Bugis - Orchard.
so frustrated to the extent (that ERP is NOT at all helping in curbing the traffic congestion to town), that i just parked my car at a open air car-park(at the cheapeast rate) outside Bugis Junction ERP holy gantry and took a train down to City Hall to run some shopping errands instead. * I think i enjoy jostling with the MRT crowds more than evading the bright lights shining down from those gantries..*
Dont they understand that ERP dont help enuff in Curbing Traffic congestion.. If people must get form POint A to Point B, they will have to get to POint B!
Its just a conspiracy to "suck" money out of motorist.
Fortunately , Oil prices fall! and Falling! hahahahaha......
just around $1.62 per litre compared to $1.9 -$2.00 months back.
Then again, savings in Petrol kena "suck" away by those "holy Gantries"
WTF....
Well, I am a true blue Singaporean... what to do....
Saturday!
God-damn on a Saturday, ERP gantry are the MOST brightly-litted metal Structure on the roads.
Damn! For goodness sake, Didnt the "garment" moved to a five day work week many many eons years ago?
Why still activate the super bright light on those gantry to operate on a SATURDAY??!!!
How i wished i could tear the IU and slam it on the floor. Just like how the government in various countries stomped out pirated goods.
Turned round corner and tried as hard as I could, I am still slapped with a total bill of $5 on ERP just by travelling Kallang - Raffles Place - Bugis - Orchard.
so frustrated to the extent (that ERP is NOT at all helping in curbing the traffic congestion to town), that i just parked my car at a open air car-park(at the cheapeast rate) outside Bugis Junction ERP holy gantry and took a train down to City Hall to run some shopping errands instead. * I think i enjoy jostling with the MRT crowds more than evading the bright lights shining down from those gantries..*
Dont they understand that ERP dont help enuff in Curbing Traffic congestion.. If people must get form POint A to Point B, they will have to get to POint B!
Its just a conspiracy to "suck" money out of motorist.
Fortunately , Oil prices fall! and Falling! hahahahaha......
just around $1.62 per litre compared to $1.9 -$2.00 months back.
Then again, savings in Petrol kena "suck" away by those "holy Gantries"
WTF....
Life?
One week was over.. worked only 2 days.. hahaaa. so shiok....
2 days leave, one day MC, 2 days work, 2 days of weekend... =)
Though my weekends don't seem to be "well-spent" in the eyes of others, but to me, i think its all worthwhile...
Revolving around nothing but training. Repetitive it may be, but that's my life for the weekends thus far, (at least til the competition is over) and I am not complaining though. =)
Woke up, training with the team that took half the day away, followed by a "power nap" of 2 hrs really did wonder to recover from that 4 hours of rest the night before (or rather the morning).
Finally abit of time to spare for a Korean Movie.
One word: Awesome! Especially on Jung Woo-sung. See how he shoots!
More training again this afternoon.
Last chance for preparation before the D-day.
5 more days.
It would bring the curtains down for the year's event.
It might jolly-well marked the end of my journey with the team too.
Whatever the outcome, the main focus is the upcoming race.
Nothing else matters for now, even to the extent of sacrificing my social life. yeah, just for this week...
Let's do it together!
"Britney Spears - Womanizer"
2 days leave, one day MC, 2 days work, 2 days of weekend... =)
Though my weekends don't seem to be "well-spent" in the eyes of others, but to me, i think its all worthwhile...
Revolving around nothing but training. Repetitive it may be, but that's my life for the weekends thus far, (at least til the competition is over) and I am not complaining though. =)
Woke up, training with the team that took half the day away, followed by a "power nap" of 2 hrs really did wonder to recover from that 4 hours of rest the night before (or rather the morning).
Finally abit of time to spare for a Korean Movie.
One word: Awesome! Especially on Jung Woo-sung. See how he shoots!
"The Good, The Bad, The Weird"
More training again this afternoon.
Last chance for preparation before the D-day.
5 more days.
It would bring the curtains down for the year's event.
It might jolly-well marked the end of my journey with the team too.
Whatever the outcome, the main focus is the upcoming race.
Nothing else matters for now, even to the extent of sacrificing my social life. yeah, just for this week...
Let's do it together!
*** Doesn't this just keeps you off your seat and make you so wanna dance to the beat?? Another Hard-to-resist-must-listen new release... I'm loving it...! ***
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
First Love
Finally!!
One year ago, I saw this series had its first publication in Japan, onboard a Tokyo Train.
Due to language barrier, I couldn't figured out the title of the manga.
And sourcing it in Singapore or on the net was in vain.
1 year on, its re-printed by a Taiwan agent in Chinese language, and its SOLD in SINGAPORE, FINALLY!!!!
Bought 5 volume at one shot. Can't remember when was the last time laid my hands on a similar one...
Finding such particular genre of manga is as tough as trying to find a living creature (minus the fishes) in the Kallang waters....
One year ago, I saw this series had its first publication in Japan, onboard a Tokyo Train.
Due to language barrier, I couldn't figured out the title of the manga.
And sourcing it in Singapore or on the net was in vain.
1 year on, its re-printed by a Taiwan agent in Chinese language, and its SOLD in SINGAPORE, FINALLY!!!!
Bought 5 volume at one shot. Can't remember when was the last time laid my hands on a similar one...
Finding such particular genre of manga is as tough as trying to find a living creature (minus the fishes) in the Kallang waters....
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday Night!
Its been a long while since the last gathering...
Made possible on a sunday night, thanks to the "out-of-norm" working hours that we shared.... Food and KTV.
Though we see each other in office almost 12 hours everyday, but the kind of contact out of work will always be different...
Made possible on a sunday night, thanks to the "out-of-norm" working hours that we shared.... Food and KTV.
Though we see each other in office almost 12 hours everyday, but the kind of contact out of work will always be different...
All in One
Deal or no Deal?
you started off with $100.
You took the chance, and won $1,000.
Not ideally what you had wanted, but a real sweetener.
Then came a deal.
Give up that $1,000 totally, then you get a chance to try out your luck for a $10,000 wininng prize.
There's no guarantee that by giving up that $1,000, you will get $10,000.
Worst scenario, you will end up with the initial $100, and the "competition" will be closed to you in the short term at least...
You can't go back to claim your $1,000.
You have to look elsewhere for that $10,000 chance.( if any)
Is it worth taking the risk?
Your main aim in taking part in the competition is for the $10,000 using the $100.
You have less than 24 hrs to decide...
Deal or No deal....?
WTF. . . .
You took the chance, and won $1,000.
Not ideally what you had wanted, but a real sweetener.
Then came a deal.
Give up that $1,000 totally, then you get a chance to try out your luck for a $10,000 wininng prize.
There's no guarantee that by giving up that $1,000, you will get $10,000.
Worst scenario, you will end up with the initial $100, and the "competition" will be closed to you in the short term at least...
You can't go back to claim your $1,000.
You have to look elsewhere for that $10,000 chance.( if any)
Is it worth taking the risk?
Your main aim in taking part in the competition is for the $10,000 using the $100.
You have less than 24 hrs to decide...
Deal or No deal....?
WTF. . . .
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Had a not so pleasant dream...
Dreamt that i missed the 2nd trg of the week...
Cant recall the resaon why.
yeah.. i missed the first trg of the week due to a "valid" reason, and after much 'reasoning" with myself.
But then, I have no reason to miss Sunday's trg..
afterall, i think its much much more beneficial for that 2hrs 30 mins on a Sunday compared to a Sat.
*personally*
No doubt, more trg is better than less, but the "temptation" on Sat is really too much for me to handle...
Afterall, I have "supressed" my regualr saturday "dates" for months....
So just stealing one saturday off should be justifiable...., in the contect of yours truly..
Well..., after that, its a "departure" again for the next 2 weeks at least...
thereafter, I can devote my saturday to "you"....
Caught a movie online last night, and yeah, again, it "rekindle" my love for this song again....
Dreamt that i missed the 2nd trg of the week...
Cant recall the resaon why.
yeah.. i missed the first trg of the week due to a "valid" reason, and after much 'reasoning" with myself.
But then, I have no reason to miss Sunday's trg..
afterall, i think its much much more beneficial for that 2hrs 30 mins on a Sunday compared to a Sat.
*personally*
No doubt, more trg is better than less, but the "temptation" on Sat is really too much for me to handle...
Afterall, I have "supressed" my regualr saturday "dates" for months....
So just stealing one saturday off should be justifiable...., in the contect of yours truly..
Well..., after that, its a "departure" again for the next 2 weeks at least...
thereafter, I can devote my saturday to "you"....
Caught a movie online last night, and yeah, again, it "rekindle" my love for this song again....
“如果我的坚强任性 会不小心伤害了你
你能不能温柔提醒
我虽然心太急 更害怕错过你”
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Heaven or Hell?
What a week...
Reached home and time just "nice" to tabao breakfast from coffeeshop.
yes, that's the time i got off from work, the time school children were waiting for School bus.
Thats how bad things are getting.
Thats hell probably?
maybe not yet the 18 层 地狱.
Then came the "opportunity" to switch...
am delaying that decison, becos there comes another ray of light!!!
Am delighted, that a door has opened for something that i Wanted to do, coupled with the sweetener of having back my social Life!
Hmm.. but its still uncertain...
I just hope this avenue willl be my "stairway to heaven" or better still "天堂的电梯"?
Its gonna be "hard selling" this time round...
Real hard selling, for teh sake of my future.... by hook or by crook....
It will makea difference between heaven and hell.....
Reached home and time just "nice" to tabao breakfast from coffeeshop.
yes, that's the time i got off from work, the time school children were waiting for School bus.
Thats how bad things are getting.
Thats hell probably?
maybe not yet the 18 层 地狱.
Then came the "opportunity" to switch...
am delaying that decison, becos there comes another ray of light!!!
Am delighted, that a door has opened for something that i Wanted to do, coupled with the sweetener of having back my social Life!
Hmm.. but its still uncertain...
I just hope this avenue willl be my "stairway to heaven" or better still "天堂的电梯"?
Its gonna be "hard selling" this time round...
Real hard selling, for teh sake of my future.... by hook or by crook....
It will makea difference between heaven and hell.....
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
A step closer?
received the "long-awaited" call today noon, which woke me up from my sleep...
hmm... step closer to heaven?
Or a step closer to plunging hell....?
heard this song on TV today.
yet another 經典歌曲 that stands thru the test of time.
印象最深就是一部港戏 starring Anita Yuen (袁永仪）about her down with cancer or some illness.
Damn touching story i remember vaguely... haha
Some people may know this song as a 楊宗緯 song, but its NOT! -_-"
hahaa.... how very true... fortunately I'm usually the "defensive" one, once in a while i did kicked... lol
hmm... step closer to heaven?
Or a step closer to plunging hell....?
heard this song on TV today.
yet another 經典歌曲 that stands thru the test of time.
印象最深就是一部港戏 starring Anita Yuen (袁永仪）about her down with cancer or some illness.
Damn touching story i remember vaguely... haha
Some people may know this song as a 楊宗緯 song, but its NOT! -_-"
Quote of the day:
"A triathlon is a battle. You go in and expect a fight.
During the swimming leg, expect to be kicked, punched and have your goggles knocked off."
hahaa.... how very true... fortunately I'm usually the "defensive" one, once in a while i did kicked... lol
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
1st day of week already so sianz...
Didnt want to wake up late, but in the end, still have to shelf my "fitness plans" and had late lunch...
ok, must make myself get up early later....
No more procrastination...
and also to psycho oneself to make myself feel better, and the week to pass faster
Didnt want to wake up late, but in the end, still have to shelf my "fitness plans" and had late lunch...
ok, must make myself get up early later....
No more procrastination...
and also to psycho oneself to make myself feel better, and the week to pass faster
"I love my job, I love my job, I love my job...."
Yes, i Really LOve my job...!
Monday, November 03, 2008
Itsuka No Kimi e
It may not be a new release, but an interesting movie.
No, you can't catch it in the theatre in Singapore, but you still can catch it online.
Very amazing story-line, which you can't decipher why/how everything happens until you watch til the last part of the show.
Reminds me strongly about another Jap movie, "Cyborg She".
Very very nice story-line.. Highly recommended..
What Can I say, Japanese movies are just damn nice (tear-jerkers) whatever genre they are in....
Hm.. I still cant fathom what is the meaning of "Itsuka No Kimi e " ......
No, you can't catch it in the theatre in Singapore, but you still can catch it online.
Very amazing story-line, which you can't decipher why/how everything happens until you watch til the last part of the show.
Reminds me strongly about another Jap movie, "Cyborg She".
Very very nice story-line.. Highly recommended..
What Can I say, Japanese movies are just damn nice (tear-jerkers) whatever genre they are in....
Hm.. I still cant fathom what is the meaning of "Itsuka No Kimi e " ......
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Sell? Don't Sell?
ok... my "communication" wasn't clear enuff...
Cos They got back favourably...
This means, my conveyance of "rejection" came as an opposite... lol
Now, I have to make a decision on Monday.... that is, After hearing abt the renumeration package...
if its really that substantial and that "fantastic", should i really accept it?
frankly, I have no grounds for rejection after all that Prior "self-promotion"
Its another cycle of "Trading Social life for Cash.."
Without doubt, that wouldn't be a consideration if things were 3-4 months back...
but with the current market situation and the bleak outlook for 2009,
Cash counts.. really...
Even to the extent of "selling" off my social life...
*sigh*... now the question boils down to "Sell" or "Not to Sell"
Cos They got back favourably...
This means, my conveyance of "rejection" came as an opposite... lol
Now, I have to make a decision on Monday.... that is, After hearing abt the renumeration package...
if its really that substantial and that "fantastic", should i really accept it?
frankly, I have no grounds for rejection after all that Prior "self-promotion"
Its another cycle of "Trading Social life for Cash.."
Without doubt, that wouldn't be a consideration if things were 3-4 months back...
but with the current market situation and the bleak outlook for 2009,
Cash counts.. really...
Even to the extent of "selling" off my social life...
*sigh*... now the question boils down to "Sell" or "Not to Sell"
Friday, October 31, 2008
ok, that's it...
Hmm.. well, my mind was kinda made up before the "face-off"
But i just didnt rehearse what is supposed to come out of my mouth for that moment in time.
You know, when caught in the situation itself, what you "rehearsed" or been running through your mind, just doesn't go in synch with the audible sound that came out from the mouth.
But then, I hope the message was subtle but with a bit of hint....
Cos i didnt want to make it sound like an outright rejection/turn-down.
Afterall, I "survived" hours of "self-promotion" and "selling" before getting me this far.
Didnt want to trashed it with just one word, "no".
Coming to a decision is afterall, not a bad thing.
At least it took a load off my mind.
Burdened with the "what ifs" and "what may"...
Well, just live with my (one of many) motto(s) in life, "No Regets"
Time for "greener Pasture" hunting again!
But i just didnt rehearse what is supposed to come out of my mouth for that moment in time.
You know, when caught in the situation itself, what you "rehearsed" or been running through your mind, just doesn't go in synch with the audible sound that came out from the mouth.
But then, I hope the message was subtle but with a bit of hint....
Cos i didnt want to make it sound like an outright rejection/turn-down.
Afterall, I "survived" hours of "self-promotion" and "selling" before getting me this far.
Didnt want to trashed it with just one word, "no".
Coming to a decision is afterall, not a bad thing.
At least it took a load off my mind.
Burdened with the "what ifs" and "what may"...
Well, just live with my (one of many) motto(s) in life, "No Regets"
Time for "greener Pasture" hunting again!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
a sms
Gotten a sms from coach yesterday, which really cheers up my day for a moment.
"I have registered u rowing for pasir ris this coming reggatta. There 8 more people also"
I'm not a fantastic rower, and my Time-trial definitely did not hit the top 50% of the men's team either.
But coach has been giving me quite alot of opportunites this year. Encouraging me to take different roles on the boat. Pacer, mid-pack and even try coxing in races.
I've really learnt alot, and gain alot from him.
"I have registered u rowing for pasir ris this coming reggatta. There 8 more people also"
I'm not a fantastic rower, and my Time-trial definitely did not hit the top 50% of the men's team either.
But coach has been giving me quite alot of opportunites this year. Encouraging me to take different roles on the boat. Pacer, mid-pack and even try coxing in races.
I've really learnt alot, and gain alot from him.
Art of Rejection
The Art of Rejection.
Why wasn't there any featured articles in newspaper, magazines, write-ups on mastering the art of rejection?
How to reject gracefully?
How to reject and yet leave a 后路behind.
how to reject without hurting relationship?
How to reject without beeing awkard?
How to reject "amiably"?
I suck at that...
Why wasn't there any featured articles in newspaper, magazines, write-ups on mastering the art of rejection?
How to reject gracefully?
How to reject and yet leave a 后路behind.
how to reject without hurting relationship?
How to reject without beeing awkard?
How to reject "amiably"?
I suck at that...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
A change woudl do you good
kinda sad when u read the below news headlines
"Titanic survivor sells mementos to pay for (nursing) care"
96 year old Millvina Dean
"Dean is selling the suitcase and other Titanic mementos to help pay her nursing home fees"
+++++++++++++++++++++
2 years, 说长不长，短也不短。
2 years in the same company, doing the same function.
2 years rowing, in the same water, but within different like-minded groups.
A consolation its not been stagnant since day 1, but progress is slow.
I see jumps in leaps and bounds, and I learnt much more, and in the process, gained much much more.
The environment is changing.
People hve to change to adapt to environment.
all thebig talks about "改变环境来适应自己" are just advertisement slogans and gimmicks only "possible" in the reel world.
Let's be realistic, 改变自己来适应环境 sounds more logical in the real world
time to read between the line in the lyrics.
It might just be really good..
"A change would do you good"
Monday, October 27, 2008
Crossroad
Crossroad once again?
I thought that was something for the "privilege" fews.
Deciding which path to take.
Seems like I'm hitting yet another here..
One that is more complicated.
Work, and non-work related.
Would pursuing something else now be an appropriate time?
Would making a change now be a wrong move?
Would the decision to change in the near future be something that I may look back in regret?
But I know its not anything on impulse when the day comes.
The enthusiasm is dwindling with each passing day.
Have dreamt the impossible, and garnered the near impossible.
Dreams came true (partially?).
It evolves because the mind, the heart is tired.
It's sick of it? to put it crudely.
It yearns for a change.
A different focal point.
A different goal.
A much simple life.
Maybe a more fulfilling and self-satisfying one.
More time for oneself,
To slow down the pace, and take a look clearly at the surroundings.
It's still holding on, til the day comes... counting down...
26 days?
will things change?
Or will i still be heading teh same road down?
I thought that was something for the "privilege" fews.
Deciding which path to take.
Seems like I'm hitting yet another here..
One that is more complicated.
Work, and non-work related.
Would pursuing something else now be an appropriate time?
Would making a change now be a wrong move?
Would the decision to change in the near future be something that I may look back in regret?
But I know its not anything on impulse when the day comes.
The enthusiasm is dwindling with each passing day.
Have dreamt the impossible, and garnered the near impossible.
Dreams came true (partially?).
It evolves because the mind, the heart is tired.
It's sick of it? to put it crudely.
It yearns for a change.
A different focal point.
A different goal.
A much simple life.
Maybe a more fulfilling and self-satisfying one.
More time for oneself,
To slow down the pace, and take a look clearly at the surroundings.
It's still holding on, til the day comes... counting down...
26 days?
will things change?
Or will i still be heading teh same road down?
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Copyright infringement? Right, My foot...
Today, I thought "somebody" played a trick on me when i saw an email Subject header:
"Notification of Alleged Copyright Violation " from Facebook
Apparently, it's not a joke....
Copyright Infringement..... Well done, out of my many videos there, just 2 particular Video infringe copyright?
Definitely not becos of background Audio, cos i have more other videos with many other songs in it, that didnt suffer the same fate as these 2.
It really doesnt really take a genius to know how these 2 video ended up this way.
See what these 2 have in common?
Btw, I am proud to say I owned these videos, cos i created them myself, something that someone who can't do it, and rather file a copyright infringement.
Well, Just FYI, You may wished to lodge another Copyright infringment complain for my videos in Youtube?
Be my guest.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Good laugh...
How do you define "Optimism"?
A banker who irons five shirts on Sunday.
Q: What is the one thing Wall Street and the Olympics have in common?
A: Synchronized diving!
I had a cheque returned earlier.
"Insufficient Funds"
Mine or the banks?
What's the difference between Investment Bankers and London Pigeons?
The Pigeons are still capable of making deposits on new BMW's
What's the difference between an investment banker and a large pizza?
A large pizza can feed a family of four.
A banker who irons five shirts on Sunday.
Q: What is the one thing Wall Street and the Olympics have in common?
A: Synchronized diving!
I had a cheque returned earlier.
"Insufficient Funds"
Mine or the banks?
What's the difference between Investment Bankers and London Pigeons?
The Pigeons are still capable of making deposits on new BMW's
What's the difference between an investment banker and a large pizza?
A large pizza can feed a family of four.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
What comes down must go up!
Wheee......!!
Finally!
We see a sea of GREENS across the Global stock Market!!
After like Trillions were wipe out..
yeah, Trillions.. means how many zeros?
1,000,000,000,000,000.00
Isit huh?
Serioulsy , I also not sure.. cos the Calculator dont permit so many zeros, and trades I ever came across was at most in yards? (billions)
All Central Bank finally stepped in.
What this means?
The final heores/heroine that rescued the financial turmoil, is non-other than....... *drum-roll*
yes, you tax-payers. *clap* *clap* * clap*
The commoners and salaried individuals like you and myself.
That's where all the Billions $ bailout came from.
The lender of last resort = Tax-payer.
More GREENS please for the week....
Market has gone down long and bad enuff. Time to go up yeah?
What goes up must come down, what goes down must come up hor.....
Sunday, October 12, 2008
A Moment like this . . .
12 Oct 2008
One event, Four Person VICTORIES.
I Did it in this life-time!Never occurred to me that I will ever take on Quadthlon, not even ever dreamt of attempting a Triathlon before this.
After today, at Last, I can be proclaimed as a Quadthlete (without having to go thru the Traithlon phase... ahhaa..)
And the best part about this achievement, is a managed to complete it with a decent timing.
2hr 21 mins.
Not sure abt position, but I would be anxious to know....
Well for this little life of mine, I have been there, done that , a taste of a Finisher for a Quathlon event.
This means,
We are now all certified as being a Swimmer at sea, A roller-blader, a cyclist, and a runner.
It's really an eye opener and a sight to behold, witnessing fellow participants pressing on to complete the kilometres of blading/cycling/running despite they are very much amateur. A true test of mind over body.
They may look clumsy, but they perserve. *respect*
Some people fell and had bad bruise on legs, face, shoulders, but they pressed on to complete all events.
*respect*
some unfortunate events suffered a crash agst cyclist and had to pull out.
Some people fell and had bad bruise on legs, face, shoulders, but they pressed on to complete all events.
*respect*
some unfortunate events suffered a crash agst cyclist and had to pull out.
Some had their bike chains fell off, dashing their dreams to complete the race with personal best timing.
Without ryhme or reason, this song chorus just pops into my mind in my last leg of the four event.
Maybe that's what pushes me on, when i can barely walk properly after the firt 1km after dismounting from the bike, I tell myself to at least a real slow jog (40sec/100m)My thighs are like really tight, i can hardly stand straight, thanks to the crunching position from cycling on a racer.
A race to overcome oneself,
a race against oneself,
a race for a moment like this.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
D-Day soon....
OK, Time for Equipment check for the "Big-Day" tmrw.
First up, the swim leg... Need my trunks and reliable goggle to make sure no sea water seep thru into the eyes....
Then comes the blading part, new pair of "Big Wheels", well90mm, almost the biggest you can get (Size Matters!), of cos there are those bigger one with Air-pump tires! but errr.. no need bah....
First up, the swim leg... Need my trunks and reliable goggle to make sure no sea water seep thru into the eyes....
Then comes the blading part, new pair of "Big Wheels", well90mm, almost the biggest you can get (Size Matters!), of cos there are those bigger one with Air-pump tires! but errr.. no need bah....
and yep, matching coloured Helmet(compulsory) for the blades and the bikes. As the saying goes, (in Hokkien): "Su Lang, Mai Su Sey!" i.e. Lose people, but dont lose Style 
Coincidentally, the bike i borrowed from Chen Qian (last min) happens to be red and White! matches the blades... !!
Got this pair of cycling/blading top last min for comfort and quick dry (as it claims) from WOS last min.. Great Bargain, cos Citibank got 20% Discount!!
Hmm.. the only matching item this pair of Blading/cycling tights can go along with, is my reliable Livestrong shades! And the Design not bad too... =)
And last but not lest, the running leg, cheap and good, that suited me just nice, the SAF New Balance! The brand/make that gets me those Silvers and Gold in IPPT. So, it shouldnt fail me in this 6km run, i presume....
Ok, "season" colour for this race, Red and White rules....
suddenly, I was reminded a fren of mine (a team mate to be specific), recently got something very Red and white too.... hahaha... Should T-loan from her... lol...
Kaoz... Really need to prepare lots of things for a Quathlon... Machiam Change Parade in the transition area.... Well, thats how it is, I heard..
Weekends
Weekends now poses a new meaning.
Weekends are what everybody is looking forward to after 5-days of consecutive work/schools.
But in recnet weeks, Weekeneds, Especially Sundays, are the days when the worst news are revealed...
Is another Bank gonna make the news this sunday?
hmmm.... watch the news bah....
That's why the Banking sector is so exciting, and yet, so scary when a storm starts...
I'm lovin' it...
Weekends are what everybody is looking forward to after 5-days of consecutive work/schools.
But in recnet weeks, Weekeneds, Especially Sundays, are the days when the worst news are revealed...
Is another Bank gonna make the news this sunday?
hmmm.... watch the news bah....
That's why the Banking sector is so exciting, and yet, so scary when a storm starts...
I'm lovin' it...
Friday, October 10, 2008
"Gossips"
what do you get when u put a group of ex-colleagues in the banking industry tog at a wedding banquet?
Endless exchange of "financial gossips".
Though as much as everyone tries to playdown on the "hype" now, its just not easy..
Endless exchange of "financial gossips".
Though as much as everyone tries to playdown on the "hype" now, its just not easy..
So, the principle to it,
"Say only the Good things"
"Hear only the good stuffs"
Monday, October 06, 2008
Jialat !!! 5 days left.....
Jialat liao lor.....
I didn't realise time pass so fast...
went to collect race-pack on sat for Quadthlon, then i was reminded i am only left with less than 1 week for my trgs.
And the Best part is, I thought it's "not-so-soon" yet, and have not really started on the trgs!!
And I have been procrastinatinig on sourcing for a decent Bike (racer) for the race....
Don't know if I'm lucky or what, bumped into Chen Qian who happens to be joining the event and had a spare bike to loan me!
He's my SAVIOUR!!!
Time to get my butt on the bike, to make sure i dont fall off during the course... (p.s. I have nvr ride on a racer ever in my 28 years.... wished me luck...)
Die la....how to train Swim, Blade, Cycle and run all in one week?
Heng still know basics of each...
Have to do "selective" trg to build up my confidence and strength for the weaker categories I guess....
But then, the more I run the distance and "procedures" thru my head for the race day, the more I started to get paranoid and getting cold feet liao...
All events equates to non-stop utilisation of the lower body muscle grp (read: Thighs, claves), for the grueling 36.5Km.
Chiam...., after 500m swim, maybe the leg is warmed up,
then blade 10Km, i think my legs will turn "嫩",
then 20Km cycle, by then, the legs will become jelly...
how to complete the 6km run??! Crawl? Can row anot??
Hope i dont crawl past the finishing point....
Thanks to the financial turmoil that makes me plough thru the night, or rather morning for the past weeks, that i clean forgotten abt my race preps...
Well, hope the remianing 5 days of intensive trg can pull me thru with a satisfactory result...
Now whats on my mind is Cycle, Cycle, Blade, swim, Cycle , Blade Swim..... and
carbo load, carbo load, and carbo load...
I didn't realise time pass so fast...
went to collect race-pack on sat for Quadthlon, then i was reminded i am only left with less than 1 week for my trgs.
And the Best part is, I thought it's "not-so-soon" yet, and have not really started on the trgs!!
And I have been procrastinatinig on sourcing for a decent Bike (racer) for the race....
Don't know if I'm lucky or what, bumped into Chen Qian who happens to be joining the event and had a spare bike to loan me!
He's my SAVIOUR!!!
Time to get my butt on the bike, to make sure i dont fall off during the course... (p.s. I have nvr ride on a racer ever in my 28 years.... wished me luck...)
Die la....how to train Swim, Blade, Cycle and run all in one week?
Heng still know basics of each...
Have to do "selective" trg to build up my confidence and strength for the weaker categories I guess....
But then, the more I run the distance and "procedures" thru my head for the race day, the more I started to get paranoid and getting cold feet liao...
All events equates to non-stop utilisation of the lower body muscle grp (read: Thighs, claves), for the grueling 36.5Km.
Chiam...., after 500m swim, maybe the leg is warmed up,
then blade 10Km, i think my legs will turn "嫩",
then 20Km cycle, by then, the legs will become jelly...
how to complete the 6km run??! Crawl? Can row anot??
Hope i dont crawl past the finishing point....
Thanks to the financial turmoil that makes me plough thru the night, or rather morning for the past weeks, that i clean forgotten abt my race preps...
Well, hope the remianing 5 days of intensive trg can pull me thru with a satisfactory result...
Now whats on my mind is Cycle, Cycle, Blade, swim, Cycle , Blade Swim..... and
carbo load, carbo load, and carbo load...
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
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