Wednesday, October 15, 2008

PrAcTiCe MaKeS PeRfeCt/ AnDrE's B'dAe

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


Today was a good day once again. After having breakfast with Jelvin in the morning, I went to meet up with Gwen to discuss my lab report. After discussion, went for lunch with brother Khee.
Then came Japanese lessons that were thoroughly enjoyable as usual. Today, my teacher kept cracking super funny jokes.


After dinner, I went for singing practice with Ash and Mel. Germaine's presence there also upped the fun factor by a notch. After the practice, I went out for dinner with Kevin and Andre. Met, Andre for the very first time. Really nice guy. Happy Birthday man..!!


After the dinner, I came back to hall and met Jelvin. We then decided to head for supper. It was a good supper where I just blurted out the days events to him. From Gwen's retarded randomness to the exciting prospect of going for SEP to the presence of at least 1 or 2 very important people in my life. Jelvin mentioned that I do not like to smile in my photos. So, if someone who didn't know me saw my pictures they would think I'm a stern and fierce person. The truth is I don't really know how to smile on purpose when the camera is facing me. Anyway, soldiers don't smile right?? .... ya rite.... :)


Finally back in hall now. I believe that material gestures can never place a measurement upon how much one appreciates the other. Appreciation comes from the heart and manifests itself when one needs the other in the utmost of times. Without feeling, without bond, all promises and all gestures are mere superficial entities of any relationship. I'm glad that bond exists.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

TeStiMoNy

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...





This post bears testimony to how much some people care.
...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

Saturday, October 11, 2008

BRiGhT FriDaY

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


I woke up at 8 in the morning to have breakfast with Jelvin after which I took a very long time to get dressed for lunch with Kevin followed by the long anticipated and highly apprehended SEP interview.


Kevin and I had our lunch at Vivocity in a restaurant named Shibuya. The food there was not bad, roughly the same calibre as Sushi Tei. So I'll give it 3 stars out of 5 stars. I had the Teriyaki chicken, Chawanmushi (Japanese Steamed Egg) and shared some Unagi Sushi with Kevin.


After lunch, I travelled back to school, to Science, to go to the Deans's office for my SEP interview. Just before the interview, I talked to Jelvin and read Qian Wen's very sweet message that upped my motivation by a notch. The interview went well and I got my first choice of partner exchange University, KEIO University in Japan.


After the interview, I met up with QianWen to accompany her to get her laptop repaired. Her hard-disk crashed causing loss of all her data. She now has to re-do her project that took her many weeks to complete in a span of a few days. But she is really taking the blow very well. I'm impressed...!!


After parting with QianWen, I went half an hour earlier for my Japanese tutorial class. My Japanese teacher was already there so I spent some time talking to her and found out alot about her lifestyle. She's indegenously Japanese, but has been around in Singapore for a long time.


After Japanese class, I went out for dinner with YuTing. It was a fun dinner where both of us kept trying to apply what we learnt in Japanese class in terms of language and etiquette. For instance, we both said Itadakimasu to each other before we started eating. Then, she told me she needed to visit the 'Otearai' , and I said, 'Soodesuka.' The list just went on. Cool, now I have someone of my level to practice speaking Japanese with ... :)
After dinner, I relaxed for awhile and then went for a run to refresh my mind. Halfway through the run I went to meet up with Ashwin. He played the guitar, I sang and we serenated A3 with our rendition of 'An Jing' by Jay Chou.
After washing up, I went to mug with QianWen over at her place. We were later joined by Germaine. I actually found myself enjoying the crazy conversations and 'no-link' topics. Later, we were joined by brother Khee. The four of us the played some suppossedly scary on-line computer game. It was alright I guess. But the fun part was really watching the other three in the room fret... :) http://hotel626.com/


After the entire horror escapade, QianWen decided to sleep. So Kevin, Germaine and I went down to Fong Seng for supper. Although in a daze by then, I really enjoyed the company and the supper. Sometimes, you don't need to utter a word, the presence of people suffices for a good time.


Since, it was 4am after supper, and my hall was too far, I bunked over in Kevin's room for the night. Woke up only at 1.30pm this afternoon and went out for lunch with Germaine and Kevin in the Art's Canteen at Lerk Thai. I had my dosage of daily caffeine as well. Now, I'm in QianWen's room. She's away for dance practice so I'm going to attempt to finish some of my lab reports.


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

Friday, October 10, 2008

NiCe PpL

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


To the mystery person, thank you very much. To Jie ren, thanks for your help bro. Appreciate it. No wonder nice guys get nice girlfriends... :)


Today was a normal day. I had lunch with Jie ren after which I mugged over at his place for awhile. Then, I met up with Ash and Mel for some music practice. Japanese lessons (TB Class) were as fun as ever today with Ivan cracking all his retarded jokes.


I'm in a semi-dilemma now. One over the other. Which one is more important?


...aNgeLs BrOuGht Me HerE...

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

LuNcHiNg OuT/ GrAtEfuL

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


I had a very good afternoon today. After ending a tediously long practical, I came back to my room to take a nap but hunger pangs were kicking in. That's when Kevin called me and we lunched out at Holland Village. We had Sushi Tei for lunch. I was surprised to see a number of school girls there at that time of the day.


I'm very glad that alot of my fears and worries have now officially been cleared and the same goes to someone else, of course in a different light on another topic altogather.


Going through events and times with people around you, espeacially those whom you care for makes life alot more happy and un-mundane. This year has definitely made its mark so far with many prominent moments of joy and anguish all bundled into a package we term as life.


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

FriEnDs' DaY

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


Today was a totally friends' day. In the morning, I had breakfast with Jelvin. Later in the morning, I met Gwen to discuss our lab report. In the afternoon, I had lunch with Kevin and Germaine. In the evening, I camped over in Ashwin's rooms for 2 whole hours and we practiced singing and strumming songs. After that, I went with Sheena to get a haircut at Harbourfront. After the haircut, I met up with Kevin and Germaine for dinner. Upon reaching hall, Jelvin, Patrick and Jun Kok asked me out for supper. And here I am now, finally in my room.


It was very interesting talking to Jelvin, Patrick and Jun Kok. Somehow, the conversations were all very lively. We dwelled into the topic of girlfriends. Hmmm


Many a time in life, uncertainty and anticipation on certain issues causes the time around us to warp, to go at a slower pace. As individuals, it is not always easy for us to uphold rationale, objective and optimistic thinking as the circumstances do not seem to be in our favour. However, I believe that worrying will not change things anyway. Make a decision, carry out your action, reap the fruits and life goes on. Alas, this is easier said that done. Sometimes the moves that you make dictate the outcome of the dilemma, the uncertainty. So clarity in thought is important. You ave a goal, a vision, know your pitfalls and then go for it with all that you've got....


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

5am Post

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


Its 5am in the morning and I've finally managed to finish my lab report and Japanese homework. Don't think I'll sleep though because I'll be meeting Jelvin for breakfast at 8.30 and lessons commence at 10. Will be free from 11am to 2pm. Just had supper with brother Khee and Ash a few hours ago at TH. Honestly, such meals serve as the only proper meals to me nowadays. In the afternoons, I never have lunch and my breakfast and lunch usually combine into a single meal that consists of a can of cold coffee and a bun or cookies. Hopefully, the is someone out there who can monitor my meals to remind me its time to eat, eat eat.... :)


On another note, Atheletics and Road Relay training was very fun today. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. There was a tinge of 'military-ness' in the air that made me even more happy. Especially when we were doing our cooling down run and some of the guys burst into singing some BMT route march song. After that, I had good conversations with quite a few of them who turned out to be very friendly.


Now is the time to work hard and not be distracted. Believe me, once immune, I've had my fair share of distractions this semester. Everything else will just fall into place in the future... At least I hope it will....


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

Monday, October 6, 2008

ExErCisE MeMoRiEs

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


The weather today is very nice and windy. I have atheletics training in the evening later. By now, five people have told me that I look like I've shrunken by a notch. Looks like its time for me to hit the gym again.


But I really miss the gym times that I had during my last vacational attachment. The work-outs were always very thorough. There was even one time I flew off the threadmill. I used to go to the gym every other day mostly with Kevin sometimes Ash or Waifu. After gymming, we always timed ourselves to the nearest eatery to get the required post-workout protein via a meal. I guess its fun when you're exercising with a buddy. Hopefully good times come again... :)


Ok.. Gonna get back to my lab report now...


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

Saturday, October 4, 2008

mSn DaY

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


I spent my entire Saturday afternoon chatting with Stella, Qihao and Germaine on msn. Tried to sleep to no avail. But, it was worth it. I needed the lull time.


In the evening, I went over to Temasek Hall to meet up with Kevin to go home. Also met Nurse Sng along the way and spent some time with her. On the way back, Kevin and me had some Hokkien mee at Harbourfront food centre. Heavenly food.


Upon reaching home, my dog looked like he needed some exercise, so I played fetch with him for some time. Webster can still run faster than me, but his braking system is lousy.... :)


...aNgeLs BroUGHt mE HeRe...

ALaN'S DeReLicT bLoG

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


Since Alan has decided to take a rest from blogging, and his blog is abandoned like derelict land, I have decided to steal some JC memories from it just in case they get lost somewhere in cyberspace. The king of thieves reckons that its a smart move.... :)


Friday, March 18, 2005

1 more hour to posting...damned, why did i wake up so early.....(-_-)"Well a piece of good news is that Loke got into OCS, happy for you. At least now you know u're on your way to becoming an Officer*SALUTE*=)

Thursday, December 16, 2004

Heh, so detoured at around hmm, Golden Plaza i think, to buy SINGAPORE TEES! 3 for $10! Just nice for me, Loke and Rena Baby. Lol. But unlike the Patriotic me, who immediately changed into it right away, the 2 were embaressed to wear it. Sheesh. I just wore it and paraded around PS with it. Its nice, light and very Comfy! Haha, and i kept singing Singapore SOngs to bugger them all off. Hehehe

** A childish feud over whom Hilary Duff belongs to.....

Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Bro! Thanks alot for all that you've done for me. Really glad to have such a wunderful bro. But whateva it is, Hilary Baby is still MINE. HAH See ya at OCS man. Lead Excel and Overcome. =)

Sunday, September 19, 2004

Bro! Hilary baby is MINE. Hahaha you can have Joycie baby, but not Hilary Baby! SHE IS MINE. lol

** Alan's camera phone was always my toy.

Saturday, September 18, 2004

Loke like taking pictures of himself. He looks like a North Indian actor doesn't he?

Monday, September 13, 2004

Loke and Des bunked over on Sat night. In the morning, my room turned into a Recording studio! We kept singing and recording our songs for like what. 2 hours? Lol.

Sunday, August 29, 2004

I love my fellow PPC members! Loke my bro! Rena ! I love you both! You both make my day so happy! Wahhaha, we study hard together and play hard together as well! * Saturday was fun. As usual, after the rehearsal, went to town with loke. Went Esplanade. He went crazy over Mariah's rendition of "Oh Holy Night" While i sat by one corner reading magazines and The Bristish Times. * Met Rena later at Khatib to study. Went Yishun park. The toilets there SPEAK to you and has music playing while you do your businees. Everything is also automated, flushing, sinks, EVERYTHING including the doors! * After that played the swing and tried to make eachother vomit Spun each other around using the merry go round. All 3 of us ended up sprawled on the floor. Half dead and on the verge of puking. Played the swing and Loke can go horizontal man! Learnt the skill from him. =) * After that we sat down and chatted for about an hour before Rena had to go home =( * So ended a wonderful Saturday night. So fun. So interesting.

Sunday, August 22, 2004

Today was fun, met lokender and went to town. Just walked and talked. Talked about alot of things as usual. Life, school, council, love, girls, you name it, we did. Yeap. Took a neo-print too. Damn farni.

Sunday, August 22, 2004

My Bro Loke! For always been here to crap with me. Owe you loads man! Thanks!



...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

BeTTeR DaY

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


Today was one of the 'at ease with the world' Fridays that I haven't had in ages. I woke up late at 1 pm. So I went to the arts canteen by myself to grab some 'brunch'. After eating, I came back to my room to mug for my Japanese test. It was alright I guess but slightly unpredictable.


After the test I went to meet up with Qian Wen. I've come to realise that she is really one of those people whom I can really talk to. After talking to her, I went with Ashwin to meet up with the AFIMC gang for dinner at Sushi Tei in Thomsom Plaza. As usual I was very happy to see all of the AFIMC people, especially Jill.... :) It dawned upon me how much I,ve grown to accept and like many different types of Japanese food from one who hated the mere sight of Sushi.


After dinner, me and Ash came back to hall. I had a short meal with Kevin and went to Ashwin's room to camp. There's where and when Germaine came in and I was glad she did. Really had a good 1 hour 45 min long conversation with zero breaks and awkward silences. Really nice to have met you, Germaine...:)


After chatting with her, I went for a run with Ashwin followed by a singing session in his room after taking a bath. Despite being in a totally distant hostel, I feel that it is really worth it for me to walk back and forth due to at least 4 people there who are special. I treasure all of you.


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

Friday, October 3, 2008

JaPaNeSe spLenDoUr

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...




Whilst studying for my Japanese test it suddenly dawned upon me why I decided to take Japanese in the first place. Japan is really heaven on earth. And Ruriko's family made the trip all the more worthwhile for my bro and me. If only I had found a Japanese Kanojo.... :)
...aNgelS bRoUgHt Me hErE....

rEfLecTiOns oF CoNVo wiF FrEn

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


I had lunch with Jieren in the afternoon today. After that attended a lecture and spent my evening doing random things. Sadly, there was no dinner in hall for me so Kevin bought me some fish and chips to eat on his way back. Thanks man.


I was having a general conversation with someone. Sometimes you feel that your friend does not acknowledge you. However, you also know that if you let go, the other party will never come back. So do you become strong and face the odds to win the other party back by trying your best or do you just give up thinking that it was never meant to be? I'll choose to be strong if the bond is worthwhile in my eyes. What about you?


The same person told me you should never reveal 100% of yourself if not you'll be judged. I felt sorry about the fact if that one has to succumb to wearing a mask in front of his closest friend then where is the friendship and why is there judgement in the first place?


I realise that when someone has something implanted in their thinking process against you, a stigma, all you say forever sounds wrong to them even the comment is innocent. I guess its human nature and we all succumb to it sometimes.People learn and improve.


I'm going to study for my Japanese test now. Hopefully it goes well. Gambatte..... !!!


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

fEeLiNgs ReKiNdLeD

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


Today I realised a few things. Initially, I wanted to close this blog down because it bears some of my most happy memories which have become somewhat diluted now. So it hurts when I read through them and pray that they'll come by again. Then, I spent my afternoon with a cute and clever nurse who totally turned my perception on things. She reminded me of what I used to be like when I was in Temasek Hall. She also praised my linguistic abilities. Thank you QianWen...:)


In the evening I went to Ma'am Janny's house to talk to her children as I am going to tutor them. I was really heartened by their innocence and sense of 'care-freeness.' Sometimes I wish everyone could be like that. Why does there even have to be politics in friendship. On the bright side, she told me that both her kids liked me. Plus points... :)


After that, I took a cab down to Harbourfront to join The Nurse A.K.A Emily the Strange for a movie entitled Eagle's Eye. It was actually a thriller tha was quite well done in terms of graphics but the storyline appeared unrealistic at points. Since I don't really enjoy such genre of movies, I'll give it 2 stars out of 5 stars.


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Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri kepada semua kawan-kawan saya. Saya harap hari tersebut akan membawa banyak kegembiraan di dalam hidup kamu. Jangan melupa memberikan saya semua kuih-muih Hari Raya .... :) dan.... Siapa mahu pergi Jalan Raya dengan saya....???? Hahas


Yup... I hope my Malay Language skills are still there. Thank you all for being there for me yesterday. I really appreciate it. I have told many people that the true worth of a friend is determined when they are around you not only through happy times but also through hard times. It meant alot to me when Caleb drove me all the way back home and JieRen offered to visit the hospital. Thanks bros...!!! We only live once and do not know who will not be around tomorrow. So treasuring people is a virtue...


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...