Saying it beautifully

2008-11-17T22:32:00.003+08:00

I would like to blog, blogging sessions can sometimes be pretty entertaining for me and also, a way to ensure I do not type short-formed English. However, the idea of opening my thoughts to everyone around me can sometimes be very less appealing.

My thoughts can be scary, be imaginative, unique, queer, romantic, unthinkable, disgusting... Go figure. For the sake of months of not posting, here's a random entry.

As they say: "power of the mind". I wonder how would be like to fully utilize your brain. Ordinary humans like me and you utilize 2% of our brains as discovered by scientists, while geniuses like Thomas Edison and Isaac Newton utilized 3%. Fascinating ain't it? '_'

How's life for me? Well, I am doing perfectly fine so far, being in the missus' love, care, concern and company has never failed to brighten up my days. Thanks sweetheart for always being there whenever I am down and being my greatest companion, aside from my dudes(Syahril, Wan, Man, Ser Wee, Ghaz). Love you. (:

School-wise, I am in the suck zone, attendance and grades are getting a little poorer, have to buck up ASAP for this coming 7 weeks. Work-wise, I have been given a rating of 93% by assessors who disguise themselves as shoppers or also known as "mystery shoppers", doing good, but I have to start broadening my horizons, I can't permanently depend on Sentosa Retail for my whole life.
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Even a blind man could see the amount of love I have for you

2008-09-17T05:18:00.004+08:00

This is a meaningful quote.

"The path of a relationship with true love is like a trip together down an old dirt path in the woods - sometimes it'll be beautiful and easy, other times it will be a rough walk with its ups and downs, turns and twists. But when you think you're out of the woods and you look back, you are glad the journey took place, and in all, you are glad you and your special someone took it together. But the journey is not over, you have only just begun. So, don't lose faith; keep on walking. If your love is true, the path you two take will never end."

2008-09-17T05:18:00.003+08:00

It's breathtaking when I see the person I've craved my whole life,
When i look into your eyes to look and know you wouldn't lie.

It's breathtaking how I'll be busy and then I think of you,
To know I have you and you have me too.

It's breathtaking when my eyes open so wide when I'm daydreaming of you,
When I say I love you,
I know its really true.

Its breathtaking the way I stop in my tracks just to see your face,
And when I'm with you my heart starts to race.

It's breathtaking I smile when I hear just your name,
Because I feel as if I've already had my minutes of fame.

It's breathtaking when you smile and my knees all of a sudden go weak,
When I see you I suddenly forget to think.

It's breathtaking the way you make the random hand actions and the beauty of your eyes,
When I get your smses and long for your replies.

Its breathtaking when you lean into kiss me,
And then I wake up from my dream,
And how when I'm not with you, I want to scream.

Its breathtaking when I see you, I picture myself saying I love you,
And you looking longingly into my eyes and saying you love me too.

2008-09-17T05:18:00.002+08:00

Now playing: Fall Out Boy - Fame ( Infamy
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A sleepless night a week before, another now.

A sentence that breaks a heart into pieces.

Once full of joy.

Now, unknown.

I don't know how to feel now.

I, had never felt this cold.

I had loved you, more than most.

Even if you were being truthful, that was too direct.

I felt like I am to be blamed.

I felt like, our love, was just a lie, was just a dream.

I know that you are not perfect.

And nor can I claim to be either.

But please believe me,

When I say that I want to be by your side,

To hold your hand,

To treasure you in the morning and in the noon-tide,

To be next to you,

To be held close to your heart now and possibly for the rest of my living years,

To comfort you, dry your tears and calm your most frightening fears,

To fight your battles and show no shame,

To scream my love for you out loud all over the land

Whenever life seems to drift you away from me,

I can't help but cry.

You've grown to be such a part of me,

That without you life is no more than a desperate sigh.

They do say love comes and goes,

And to that I disagree.

So, here's my hand,

Take it and please, don't let go.

2008-09-03T12:56:00.003+08:00

Now playing: Secondhand Serenade - Maybe
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SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW

The dreaded 3 words.

Personally, I feel that the holidays went too fast. Where did it all go? I didn't had enough time. :(

Looking at the bright side, at least I'm better off than the Primary & Secondary school students. *evil grins*

This 3-weeks semester holidays had been a breeze, I totally forgot about school till I remembered I have yet to complete my 'Professional Profiling' module, due to my draft being rejected.

In summary, what did I do during these 3 weeks?

Working (My responsibilities are ever mounting but it's an escape from school...)
With my sweetheart (All our outings especially our 3d2n chalet...)

So basically, if I am not working, I am with her. :D

Anyways, fasting month is here again, day of remembering the poor and etc. If I had a good religious insight about my religion, I wouldn't mind sharing the meaning behind fasting but, well, yeah, I only understand fasting is about we having to put ourselves into the shoes of poor people.

If you're still not convinced, then Wiki it.

The day after swity's birthday, we caught the movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" at the Cathay which was, er, really not a movie for anyone who detests sexual content and coarse language but other than that, I, or maybe say we, had a good laugh at the movie.

At first, I was a little uncomfortable watching with her because of the contents but when I heard swity starting to laugh, the feeling subsided and had a good time. :D

Next, we headed to BaliThai to have our dinner and boy, it was food glorious food. Haha! We ordered...

a pot of Tom Yum Soup with prawns (a must try when eating Thai food, spices used were super strong, just the way I like it!)

Tahu Telur (egg tofu, and it comes with a sweet peanut sauce, another must try when eating in BaliThai)

Cuttlefish in Sweet Sauce (the taste was a little strong for me, haha)

Marinated Chicken wrapped in Pandan Leaves (OMG, can you spell juicy, tender and delicious??)

2 plates of White Rice

2 Sparkling Dracula (cherry soda)

At the end of dinner, it was pretty evident both of us were bloated, and "someone" kept saying she was 3 months pregnant and the food can store up to 3 months, like wth, ahahax!

There are pictures below to show how much we food we had that night.

After dinner, we walked around Millenia Walk to digest the food and finally, chilled at the Esplanade, where they had finally finished renovating and have this place where you can sit even closer to the river which to me, is going to be my new chill out spot. Yeaa~

We had a heart-to-heart conversation, talking about long-term plans, short-term but we kept it realistic. She never fails to impress me as being someone I can hold long conversations with, and I feel blessed to have someone like her to call as my sweetheart. ((:

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2008-09-02T10:26:00.005+08:00

Now playing: X Japan - Endless Rain
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And it was my sweetheart's birthday yesterday!

Happy *burp*day to you,
Happy *burp*day to you,
Happy *burp*day to my sukuku,
Happy *burp*day to you!

Ahahax, since you like to burp at me so much, this burp song is specially for you! Hehe! :P

Btw, I took that pic from the one which I said your arm was, you know, "muscular"? Haha!

Usually, most people who are the friends of the person having his/her birthday would expect the boyfriend/girlfriend to be the FIRST person to do the wishing but, well, I decided to do it a little differently. *grins*

In respect to her wishes of me not to spend so much on her birthday, I decided to make this birthday theme, a memory birthday theme, which I would remember some of the things she like and make it happen.

The day before my swity's birthday, I went out with Ser Wee, my collegue/friend from work, who wanted to get a new PSP at Sim Lim and wanted me to accompany him so to return the favor, I asked him to tag along with me to Raffles City Shopping Center.

Before heading to Raffles City, we went into OG which was beside Sim Lim, and I got her the pajamas which she wanted a while back. It was an awkward scene, 2 guys looking around the lingerie section and comparing sizes, trying to determine the right size for her. -___-"

Purpose to Raffles City Shopping Center: Head to the new Cedele outlet.

Swity mentioned something that she heard the cakes from Cedele were great and planned to have a cake from there as her birthday so I decided to take a look at their varieties.

The one which caught my eye was this 'Chocolate Banana Espresso' and it was written somewhere that it was one of their top sellers so with Ah Wee's help, I bought the cake and planned with them that I'll come by tomorrow morning to collect it.

Before meeting Ah Wee, I ordered a bouquet of blue roses, snap dragons and statics to be sent to her house, since someone hearts blue roses alot. ;)

I had a hard time deciding which bouquet though because all the bouquets were breathtaking. :P

For anyone who is curious, you can check it out here

I was completely exhausted the moment I reached home, both mentally and physically, but regardless of my fatigue, words cannot describe how touched I am when I read this particular SMS sent from her...

"Well, initially i wanted to end it but as time passes by, i cant lie to myself but to admit that you have been a part of me till time fly terribly slow without you"

That's really sweet of you sweetheart.

We had a little misunderstanding due to what she mentioned in her blog, but that is all locked up and sealed away in the past now. Case closed. (:

On the day of her birthday, I woke up like around 8am and planned my whole surprise carefully. It was suppose to go something like this...

1) Collect cake.
2) Get ready under her block with cake.
3) Wait for flower delivery guy to arrive (9am-11am).
4) Call her after she receives flowers to come down.
5) Sing happy birthday.
6) Go home, change, dinner.

It turns out that the %@$!*(i can't swear, fasting) delivery guy got lost and spoilt the surprise.

*S-I-G-H-S*

So it went something like, I surprised her the moment she was heading to her grandmom's house by calling her when I saw her coming down the stairs. We lit up the cake under her block but it was too windy so we lit it up at the stairs. Since her siblings were home, she cut some portion of the cake to give it to them and wanted to keep the rest at her grandmom's home. (my hand itches everytime i'm reminded of your home can :P)

We sat under her block after she delivered the cake. I was almost close to the point of giving up waiting and head home to call up the company when the delivery guy called her to double-check her location. (and she thought we were waiting for a friend of mine, hehe)

Well, I had this thought of lashing out at the delivery guy regarding why didn't he arrive on schedule but seeing her overjoyed face kinda soothes all my anger and the bouquet was quite remarkable as well.

It started to rain heavily so we spent the whole day at her house, camera-whoring and all since my digital camera can be used finally.

Overall, I still think I can do better! Ahahax! Till next year sweetheart! Promise!

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On the day... 1st September 1989
A beautiful baby girl was born,
They named her Yeoh Su Qin
And she would touch my life.

She was now a beautiful, sweet and thoughtful woman when we met
And although our time together would be brief
Passion, romance, heartache and a lifetime of love
Were put into those short moments in time.

Neither believed such love existed
Especially for two strangers living far apart
But such a love did exist,
And it was borne in our hearts
But alas distance would play its part.

Our love would suffer, but hopefully would not die
For this was a love made to stand the test of time
And stand the test of time it will, because
On the 1st September 1989, my destiny was born

Happy 19th Birthday Sweetheart, my beautiful destiny...

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Pictures Galore!

Chocolate Banana Espresso Cake from Cedele

Sweetheart with the cake

Holding the lit up cake

Bouquet of blue roses, snap dragons and statics

Sweetheart with the bouquet

Holding the bouquet

Sweetheart with her new pajamas

Going "KAWAII"

<33

With the Tigger family

Sweetheart has way too many Tiggers

The Tigger Family!

2008-08-31T16:09:00.000+08:00

You are the smile on my face, the glow in my eyes
You are the sunshine in my life's rainy days
You are the full moon on my darkest night
You are the stars upon my cloudy skies

You are the reason I woke up each morning
You are the reason of my life to keep going
You are in my fantasies and in my dreams
You are the love of my life above all these things

Your picture engraved at the center of my heart
You are a part of me, my inspiration of my every start
To my journey, you are the light of my darkest path
My love for you is like breathing, I find no reason to stop

2008-08-31T01:21:00.005+08:00

Now playing: Secondhand Serenade - Your Call
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The main reason why my interest in blogging/reading blogs is not there as before, had finally struck me.

There are entries that bring about exhilaration, those which can put a smile on your face and make you feel appreciated, and also entries which can hurt.

It's not the matter of being oversensitive but somehow, even the little things can wound deeply.

short-term memory
definition: retains information for a limited amount of time only

One thing's for sure, you don't know how that particular paragraph scars me intensely the moment I laid eyes on it.

Did you gave a thought about how my reaction would be if I were to read it?

I am speechless.

Period.

And this was supposedly for you.

How many stars in the sky
How many waves upon an ocean,
How many hearts join as the sun sets
Mingling their love with devotion

How many leaves swirl in a wind
How many raindrops fall
How many moments make up love
Impossible to count them all

How many minutes in a lifetime
How many more ways can I adore
And love you as deeply as I do
More than all of the above

All I ask is when it comes to about us, think before you type.

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Love sees with the heart and not with mind
- William Shakespeare

2008-08-27T23:29:00.003+08:00

Now playing: Jason Mraz - Bella Luna
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JASON MRAZ IS DA BOMB, BUT MY SU QIN IS MORE.

Well, it looks I am back to the blogging business after my incalculable hiatus.

Sometimes I wonder, why create a blog in the first place if you don't make regular entries? Then a light dawned on me, I am not paying for the bandwidth, so why should I care? I'll blog whenever I feel like it.

Typical Singaporean thinking, if it doesn't affect us considerably or gain anything, most of us don't give a hoot.

"Oh, a shoe from that person's child dropped in front of me. Never mind, someone would pick it up. I need to get home, lie on the sofa with only my boxers and scratch my balls."

Maybe I overdid it in the last sentence, but I am confident this sort of mindset exists in more than 60% of my fellow countrymen.

Personally, when it comes to children, especially when they suddenly fall down in front of me, I'll never hesitate to lend them a helping hand and they'll return me with the most sincere smile. (unless they are already "brainwashed" by their parents)

Unlike the adults, if one were to suddenly fall down in front of me and I offered a helping hand, the thought behind their smile would be, "Oh, now I can quickly rush to my office on time to take the same lift with my sexy-smelling boss"

Okay, I overdid it again.

I have noticed things have really changed or popularized when it comes to blogging, especially when it comes to the matter of being paid for people visiting your blog or making racist comments in your blog can lead you to being charged in court.

And blogger.com encourages us to publish our thoughts.

Pretty contradicting I must say.

Exactly how does this getting paid when people visit your blog works actually?

Who in his/her right state of mind would want to pay people who have 1, 000, 000 people coming to their blog unless they are Bill Gates, having too much shitloads of money that they do the most absurd things or as Hokkiens like to call it, "Bo Liao".

Honestly, I think its some scam.

Or maybe its their way to entertain themselves by observing the different methods and approach bloggers take to increase their visitorship through a tale of deceit.

*Shrugs*

Go figure.

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2 months have passed ever since me and my beloved Su Qin got together, time flies now that I think back.

To go into detail about where we have been, what we have done... I'm sorry. For this case, I believe my beloved Su Qin had done a much better job in her blog.

Even if I did write a post about it, I have to admit... Hers would still outshine mine, many fold.

-Whenever life seems to drift you away from me, I can't help but cry.
You've grown to be such a part of me that without you life is no more than a desperate sigh.
They do say love comes and goes, and to that I want to disagree.
So, here's my hand, take it and don't let go of me-

2008-07-26T00:24:00.002+08:00

Now playing: Sum 41 - Underclass Hero
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Ever had that feeling where you had immense things to say inside but don't know how to express it out? That is how I am feeling right now.

Whoever came up with the phrase that, "life is just like a double-edged sword", wasn't kidding. It has been a fair share of contentment and trouble for me so far.

I wish I can type more but I have to work tomorrow, and the bed is looking for me.

Will update more asap.

Till then.

2008-07-07T20:02:00.003+08:00

Now playing: Utada Hikaru - Letters
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As stated in her blog...

"im gonna list out songs that ...
never fails to make me smile
never fails to remind me of you
never fails to make me realise i miss u so much when i dont get to see you

- Love Song by Sara Bareilles
- Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
- Is it you by Cassie
- Dreaming of you by Selena
- No. 1 by BoA

Well sweetheart, you definitely surprised me again with your romantic antics. I thought I am the only one capable of doing such things in the relationship but apparently, that left me speechless. Haha.

Yes, we always have couples dedicating songs to each other and well, being someone who likes to do things a little differently, swity, I am going to dedicate the beautiful lines and ONLY, the most beautiful, in each song to you, below.

Love Song by Sara Bareilles

Babe, I’ll walk the seven seas when I believe that there's a reason to,
Write you a love song today.

Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
(This song is the ring tone if she calls)

You are the best one, of the best ones.

Is It You by Cassie

No romantic lines needed from this song, my answer is, it is you. :)

Dreaming Of You by Selena

Now I'm dreaming with you tonight
Till tomorrow and for all of my life
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming with you endlessly

No. 1 by BoA

Kimi to deai(You're all I'm thinking of)
Shinjiru koto(The one I can't deny)

Family-wise, things have been really complicating and I am doing my best making sure it does not affect any part of my life further. Responsibilities as the oldest in the family are finally demanded of me and well, it couldn't come any sooner.

Sweetheart, I really appreciate all your help and understanding in this matter. :)

Serious matters aside, me and swity went and saw Raihanna off as she's pursuing her studies at Australia. We were the only two representing her colleagues from Sentosa and I'm guessing, it must have touched her. Before that, I tried to get as many as I could to at least send her a farewell text message.

Usually, I wouldn't do this sort of thing unless I feel that the person has done and contributed alot and for Rai, she had done alot for the Merlion store so this is the least I could do for her.

I so love this jacket swity got for me from Zara. It has my favorite colors on it and I have been wanting a hoodie for so long.

My heartfelt and warmest thanks sweetheart, love you more than most (",)

2008-06-25T20:26:00.005+08:00

Now playing: BoA - No.1
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It's going to be nearly a month since I last made an entry. So yes, fortunately, I am up to blogging finally.

I'll do my best not to omit any details during the past weeks. :P

First and foremost, I would like to introduce everyone that special someone who had made an incredible impact in my life...

Whenever I look at her, my little miss sukuku, I gathered the ideas that she was made before the flowers and then, Mother Nature copied on her to make the roses. ;)

Just in case if there are any of you wondering, no, I am not a sweet-talker. I mean what I say especially when it comes to love. It's just that I so enjoy the topic of 'metaphors' each time in Literature classes.

Questions!

Q: Why her?

A: She's everything that I have been looking for in a girlfriend like for example, she's someone who lets me finish whatever that I want or have to say.

I hate it, totally, when anyone is to cut in if I have something important to share and then start on his/her story which shows that person is not interested in listening. I mean, I prefer a relationship, where one talks and the other listens and vice versa. If I am crapping and you cut in, I can understand but, if I'm sharing something like a problem I'm facing and you cut in halfway or even pretend you are listening then start a new topic, like, what the hell?

Not only will she listen to the end, she will also give her own opinion and advice which, really, I am gratified to have her to love and call as my girlfriend. (:

Q: When was it official?

A: 21st June 2008. There's a meaning behind the date. ;)

Q: How was the official day like?

A: The day started off with me heading to Marina Square and getting flowers for lil miss sukuku since today is to be a day to remember. There's this saying, women prefer flowers to expensive things so yeah, I got her 2 purple and a red rose which the color and the quantity had meanings behind it follwed by a high-tea buffet at the top most floor of the 'Swissotel', one of the most highest buildings/hotel in Singapore, which ended, erm, not the way that I planned it to be and will be added into one of my most embarrassing moments.

Later, we headed back to the very first place we met (Actually, I suggested there purely for that reason only sukuku, ahahax) which was mine and once her workplace but she's now doing Palawan, the Merlion Gift Shop.

Next was to catch the movie that we both wanted to watch which was 'Get Smart' and it turned out to be the most hilarious movie especially with lil miss sukuku making that particular noise at one part of the movie which will always make me laugh whenever I think about it, like now! Ahahax.

After the movie, we headed to Fort Canning Park to chill after walking around and the shoes I was wearing on that day didn't help one bit. That was when I revealed my final and really unexpected surprise to her, remember me getting 3 roses for her at the start of the day?

It consisted of 2 purple, and 1 red, only that 1 red is a fake rose which was actually a rose box with a pair of couple rings in it, engraved with the date of '21.06.08' on it. Lil miss sukuku once told me that she's a wet blanket when it comes to romantic moments but unfortunately, she didn't meant what she said at that point of time! ;P

I walked her to her doorstep at the end of the day. :)

Q: How did you two first met?

A: Little miss sukuku and Hui Jun were sitting outside the shop and it was the start of their internship with MJ as well and I was doing shop opening. Later, I introduced myself to the two of them which, little miss sukuku first gave me the impression she's someone who is a potential anti-social.

Haha. How wrong first impressions can be.

As time goes by, like what little miss sukuku mentioned in her blog, "from jst pure colleagues who were not very familiar with each other to our frequent msging session from the last wk of april till the day we started going out, the feelings within me starts to grow stronger and stronger each day.",

Sweetheart, the feeling's mutual. ;)

End of questions.

Since you have written messages for me, this is exclusively for you, my dearest Su Qin...

I really appreciate each and every single of the words that you have typed in your blog to describe me
And I thank the heavens too to have graced me by bringing you into my life
When you entered my life, I finally have a reason to love again
Not a day will pass where you aren't in my thoughts nor a second where I won't miss you
For every moment that I get to see you, it's like holding every part of the heavens in the palm of my hands
And for every moment I see you smile, it's like a star will fall in the palm of my hands
I am honored that I am someone you can trust when it comes to your problems and personal issues
You know that I'm always a call or sms away if you need someone to listen and talk to
Regardless of the time or whether are we working, do not hesitate to contact me k?
My ears are always for you to talk to and my shoulder for you to lean on
If it's possible, please do not hold back on anything
Even if you might tend to be a clingy gf, I will honestly understand as long as we have the trust
I just want you, to be you (:
I remembered I once told you that I wanted us to be low-profile on the island
But now that I have you, nothing else matters
Let people find out, let people talk, all that's important is I have you to love
Even if its hard to tell how long we are going to last, let's just look forward to each day at a time
And enjoy the time together to the fullest
I'm also glad that we are very open and honest to each other for I too agree it helps to strengthen the relationship
Yes sweetheart, we shall work hand-in-hand to make the relationship last and write chapters of our love story together
There is one thing that I know for certain,
That this story just isn't over till one of us draws the final curtain
I'll keep in mind to what you've promised though it isn't necessary
Because I trust you with all my heart
Besides promising to be a close-to-perfect bf,
I also promise to remember all your embarrassing moments and use it as evidence as how kuku you're than me

HAHA! Kk, that last part was very anti-climax! Kidding! ;P

-A diamond is forever,
Just like my love for you.
Even if I disappear forever,
My love will live on for you.-

2008-06-06T07:35:00.002+08:00

Now playing: Sum 41 - With Me
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Yes, I realized I have not been making an entry for quite awhile. It is due to the reason of being cooped up at work as it's now the holidays for my school and also, being with that special someone. :)

So, watch this space.

And it is all going to be about you, and for you, little miss Sukuku. ;)

2008-05-29T02:43:00.007+08:00

Now playing: Avenged Sevenfold - Dear God
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Yesterday was another ecstatic day with Little Miss Sukuku! Oh yes, I so enjoy getting on her nerves :P

I am still gleeing at the part where I got to surprise her but then, she said something about my physique that makes me obvious.

Dammit.

We were on the way to have dinner at Sakae Sushi, located at the top of Causeway Point but upon reaching the top, the place which WAS Sakae Sushi was under renovation. Like, what the hell. It was really uncalled for, so I had to think of a Plan B.

So in the end, we went to get those sushi which you can take-out and eat from I-Can't-Remember-What's-The-Name since the two of us were really craving for sushi and I can't wait for the next Sakae outing, because I am so gonna 'chiong' the sushi plates there muahahax!

We went to catch my school, Republic Polytechnic's, first ever dance festival which featured loads of schools like NTU, SAJC... And it was not only all about hip-hop but also dances like ballet, ethnic, interpretative and etc.

The dance which amazes me the most would have to be the dancers from NTU with their mixture of ethnic, ballet, etc dances and it was seriously mesmerizing. I was so captivated by the beauty and elegance of the dance that at times, I was oblivious to my surroundings.

Unfortunately, photography was not allowed in the theater so I could not take any photos. :(

I would really like to thank Little Miss Sukuku for the small gift and the ribbon she tied was so cool, I decided to hang in on my bag. :D

Having fever and sore throat now. Argh! And tomorrow there's a BBQ at ECP. Can't afford to be sick now!

-A moment with you again, is like a moment in heaven-

2008-05-28T08:58:00.006+08:00

Now playing: Avenged Sevenfold - I Won't See You Tonight (Part 1)
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For those of you who are in Republic Polytechnic, have you ever wondered why are there students taking pictures all around the school yesterday with a Canon DSLR? With some who look like professional photographers and some who are total noobs(slang term for a newcomer) when holding a camera?

My module was 'Web Multimedia' yesterday and other classes who were having the same module as me all shared the same requirements to solve the problem. We had to take pictures using that bulky camera which was quite cool at the same time because the pictures taken was extremely sharp.

My photography theme was 'Black and White' and below are my 5 best shots.

Credits to my classmate Hakim for being my model.

-I just can't wait to see you later today, you've always made my day-

2008-05-26T22:46:00.004+08:00

Now playing: X Japan - Forever Love
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"Problem solving forms part of thinking. Considered the most complex of all intellectual functions, problem solving has been defined as higher-order cognitive process that requires the modulation and control of more routine or fundamental skills"

- as quoted by Wikipedia.

It is without a doubt, problems are a part and parcel of life. We can never run away from it and can never avoid it.

Our only option is to tackle it effectively, recklessly or ruthlessly.

Miko-san, I am really sorry for not turning up today. I hope you understand. :(

-Being with you is such a bliss. Do you know you're deeply missed?-

2008-05-24T17:01:00.004+08:00

Now playing: Anberlin - A Whisper and a Clamor
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Question!

Are you someone who is confident of saying things or maybe with a little exaggeration and do not have to think before answering?

And eventually, you did not do what you say? Basically N.A.T.O(No Action Talk Only)?

If your answer is yes, congratulations! You are a friend that everybody would like to have! :D

NOT!

I am sorry, the thing is, I really wish I could be straightforward, but I am not one who breaks friendship easily, it is hard for me, but it does get on my nerves to have someone who would degrade a friend for his/her own gain to make themselves more well-liked.

Ah, what the heck. I am so going to face that person and be straight. Only pussies keep things inside.

Oh, I caught this movie on Friday with the company of Little Miss Sukuku, and yes, it is so worth the good ratings it was given on 'Yahoo!', a romantic comedy flick not to be missed for any couples out there, though it still loses out to Ashton Kutcher's and Cameron Diaz's 'What Happened In Las Vegas'. Now THAT was a real, romantic comedy movie.

Oh wait, maybe 'What Happened In Las Vegas' focuses too much on the comedy aspect.

Alright, I have to get ready to leave for work now. Man, looking at my bed tempts me to just skip off work and have a great day's sleep but that is impossible.

Hello? You gave your roster to work on Sunday, 1 lesson in work life, always mean what you say to your supervisor.

So now, I shall go into summary to what I did during the past 3 days.

Friday, 23rd May

Went out with Little Miss Sukuku since she didn't had any plans on that day and we went to catch 'Made of Honor'. After that, we chilled at 'The Coffee Connoisseur' which was located near Boat Quay/Raffles Place, and that place is a must go for a group of friends or couples who likes places that has a peaceful atmosphere.

That place was so relaxing that we talked and talked and we were so lazy to get up and move which eventually we realized, it was after midnight and there was no more MRT service. Uh oh. Little Miss Sukuku can't take the cab because of her motion sickness so we ended up sitting beside the Singapore River and chatted the whole night away till the MRT service was available again.

Another jovial moment. :)

Saturday, 24th May

I got up late due to my mind being quite weary from yesterday's overnight beside the Singapore River. Ridzwan drove me and Mike out and we planned to head to Sempang Bedok because that place is a must-go for food-lovers but in the end, we got lost and ate at some place which was located at Upper Changi Road.

You have to understand, we are from the west, and obviously, west people are noobs when it comes to finding locations in the east.

So after that, we chilled at Jurong East Entertainment for awhile, where Mike was happily snapping away Ridzwan's face and his as well.

Thanks Wan for the treat :)

2008-05-22T06:48:00.002+08:00

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MANCHESTER UNITED
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2008-05-20T01:17:00.004+08:00

Now playing: The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
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Yesterday is marked as one of the jovial days since 2 weeks ago, thanks to the company of Little Miss Sukuku ;P

With only wanting to do things that do not require much strenuous effort, basically, chilling out, we headed to this little chocolate cafe called 'Max Brenner', located at the 1st floor of the Esplanade.

Thanks to Yusrina and Mike, who recommended that place, we indulged ourselves with the chocolate fondue, as well as waffles that is covered in caramel and had slices of banana as well as vanilla ice cream.

It took us awhile to realize there was a difference in the 2 small bowls they provided for the fondue. One had dark chocolate and the other milk chocolate.

Haha. Kuku-r-us.

My evaluation of 'Max Brenner', it is an ideal place to have long conversations due to the comfortable and soft-lighting ambiance and their delights are great as well, with the waffle is a must-try.

I am so going back there when my chocolate craving goes over the meter once again.

We then walked through Citylink and she showed me the place she worked at before Sentosa, which I honestly feel, has a more "happy feel" then the Merlion Gift Shop.

It seems to me like, you can work while having loads of fun at the same time there.

Suntec was the next stop, with her going goo-goo-ga-ga over the huge soft toys at 'Mini Toons', the one which I caught my eye is the Winnie the Pooh Bear wearing a Tigger costume.

I know it may sound wrong for a guy like me to say this, but it is really adorable.

Hey, everyone has a soft side.

Bite me, male chauvinists.

2008-05-19T00:30:00.003+08:00

Now playing: Kill Hannah - Songs That Saved My Life
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I learnt something new during work today.

If you want to further irritate someone, who is being an asshole towards you and do not understand plain and simple English, the following is one of the most effective ways.

Smile brightly at them.

And I mean, give a real, wide smile.

It is either they will stop pestering you, give you that 'WTF' look for a few seconds and walk off, or, this is my honest favorite, they would smile back and say "It's okay, thank you anyway" and walk away.

I can be a real pain-in-the-ass to some of the guests (tourists) that visit Sentosa but still, them giving genuine smiles would make up for anything that they said or done which drove me up the wall.

And I mean, REALLY up the wall.

I chilled out with Wan and Mike after work at Seah Im, it was a well-deserved rest after forcing myself to give that wide smile to every guest that keep insisting things to go their way but hey, I love what I am doing.

Hearing Wan's and Mike's stories about love, relationships and life made me think deep about my future.

Questions like, 'How is your life going to be 10 years from now?', 'What kind of wife will you be married to?', etc. These kinds can take up loads of your time as well as getting your brain going.

Thinking about it, is it time for me to even think of such things?

I have not even completed National Service for goodness sake.

2008-05-18T02:36:00.003+08:00

Now playing: +44 - Chapter XIII
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That previous post was supposed to be sent yesterday night but somehow, I fell asleep halfway and resulted I did not publish that entry.

So today my shift was at 2.30pm, and boy was it hot during the whole journey to the shop. More hotter compared to going in the morning and to 'add fuel to the fire', some of the air-conditioner of some of the zones were out.

Like, what the hell.

It was really sad to hear that many people backed out at the last min for Adeline's party. Me, Chris and Ser Wee firstly, had half of our minds not to go but so as not to disappoint the birthday girl even further, we decided to go.

Eventually, after entering the queue to Zouk which was incredibly and ridiculously long, Chris got fed-up and plus, both of us are working the next day so we decided to head home.

Spelt 'B-O-R-I-N-G'!

But thanks anyway Wei Wei for inviting us!

Happy 19th Birthday Adeline!
May all your dreams and wishes come true!

Till next friday then! Double O baby!

*Fingers crossed*

2008-05-18T02:05:00.008+08:00

Now playing: Showbread - Your Owls Are Hooting
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As what I mentioned in the previous post, these are the pictures taken at this pub called 'Ice Cold Beer' which is located at Peranakan Place.

Just so in case there is anyone of you who is curious to know where the place is, it is located beside Orchard Emerald to the left, and behind it. Where the famous 'Rush' is located.

Some of the pictures are either too dark or a little blurry but still, it says a thousand words. Credits should go to Raudah because most of the pictures were taken by her and it is pretty awesome.

2008-05-16T16:01:00.002+08:00

Now playing: Peterpan - Bintang Di Surga
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Excuses for not making an entry yesterday.

Well, not like this is going to be the first and last time I will ever omit entries of each day.

Anyway, I was at Bugis Street with Ridzwan, shopping for new formal clothes because of 2 upcoming events. One is Adeline's birthday party @ Zouk this coming Saturday, and Kai Ming's proposed idea to Double O next Friday. I seriously lack in these kind of clothes. Even the ones I have, okay, well, no comments about that.

Simply put, you would not ever see me outside with them.

And it seems that if I am to attend both events, I have to be really financially smart and strict.

I have to set aside enough for lunch money at school as well as during work. Not having anything to eat = literally brain dead. I can set aside a day or two not eating and waiting till I reach home, but this idea is so not reccommended because usually, I would clean out the rice cooker.

Bad idea for someone who is watching his weight and physique.

I will be heading out to Peranakan Place with Syahril later. Maybe it is time for me to fill this blog with pictures. All the way black & blue seems a little depressing.

The 'Black & Blue' album by Backstreet Boys.

Random thought.

2008-05-14T22:12:00.004+08:00

Now playing: Yellowcard - Rough Landing, Holly
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If you are able to visit this blog, you should consider yourself pretty lucky.

NOT!

After reading my fellow friends' blogs, livejournals and etc, I suddenly got that craving to blog again. And yes, here I am, typing down once again, in this same text box and thinking of what my next words should be.

So in this new semester of mine, I am having Wednesdays off due to not being able to get any electives, which I so seriously wanna do but somehow, my application got rejected.

Balls to whoever determines whether or not you get electives.

I am somehow proud of that picture above. It is a combination of 3 different pictures which I painstakingly combined and adjusted the colors via Adobe Photoshop 6 (yes, I am aware the latest version is Photoshop CS but I am more comfortable with 6, thank you)

And it is in blue. Yay! :)

I hung out with Ridzwan earlier, talking about relationships, life, females and all that other jazz. In case you are wondering who is Ridzwan, he is someone who I consider him one of my best dudes and got the chance to meet at Merlion when he first joined last year. As well as my other best dudes like Syahril, Ghaz, Joe, Man, etc.

Normally, I do not believe in BFFL(Best Friends For Life), but I believe and place my trust in this few bunch of people and feel honored to call them my dudes.

Watch this blog for updates.

Till then, peace.

Guess who's back!

2008-05-14T16:01:00.000+08:00

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