Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Is life in the heart of Singapore a tad too hectic for your liking? Ever dreamt of taking the time off to go to a place of nature, where you can reconnect to you inner self? Think you're getting too fat sitting on the office chair day in and day out while snacking on things you bought at 7-11? Trying hard to lose weight but can never seem to find it in you to do it and you want a cheap way to do so?

If you have recently been asking yourself these questions or have answered yes to any of the above questions, I have one answer for you: You're living a luxurious life you jackhole!

10 days break. And I'm halfway through, damn.

Man, I haven't touched this blog for goodness knows how long. I kinda lost the feel of this whole blogger layout. Reason for this long absence, I guess all of you should know already. NS- National Service/Nasty Shit. I've just completed the very 1st phase of what should be a long and laborious 1year 10 months, the BMT phase in Tekong, where I went in as a recruit and have passed out as a private. For those of you unfamiliar with the army jargon, that is in civilian terms, the equivalent to being upgraded from a toilet cleaner to a toilet cleaner in sunglasses, it just doesn't make much of a difference.

So what of NS? While it may not be as tough as before, the fact remains that National Service is as disorganised as items in a 1980s provision shop. It does not promote thinking or lets you use your brains in any capacity whatsoever. Freedom is minimal, all one has to do to thrive in NS is behave like a dog. Follow orders of your superior(whatever he says, just do it), suck up to him and be friendly to all around you. Which kinda explains why I don't excel in NS life. Apart from making good friends, I don't really have any other notable achievements in NS. My physical training is below average, I absolutely loathed field camp and you'd trust Dick Cheney more with a rifle than you would with me. A lot of the things in NS makes no sense, which is probably the main reason why I do not bother putting in my 100%. Several of the illogical things in NS include:

1)Digging of shell scrape. A shell scrape was only useful for the Vietnam war, a war which happened more than a decade ago. In modern times, with such sophisicated weapons and equipment, a shell scrape can offer you as much protection as your blanket.

2)Standing by area/bed. We do not get ANY free time at all because most of the time, we will have to be cleaning the whole company area, just because our commanders want to see that we're living in a clean environment. Now I'll fully understand if it were held once a week, but to have it almost twice in a day is unbelievably stupid. There will be NO stand by area which can meet the standards that they're looking for simply because Tekong is just plain dusty and dirty.

3)Basic Close Combat Training(BCCT). I admit the first few exercises of this training can be quite useful as it teaches you how to fight hand to hand. The last few exercises however, where we were taught to fight with a SAR21 was ridiculously pointless. Firstly, the weight of the SAR21 is considerable and having to lift up the weapon itself is a chore, much less to say swinging it. The range of the rifle in close combat is also negligible. In short, close combat fighting should not be done with a SAR21 as it has the same amount of effectiveness as a soldier squatting down and closing his eyes while praying for the enemy to spontaneously combust.


4)SAR21 was designed only for right-handers. I think this is self explanatorily dumb so I won't bother to explain.

There are obviously more illogical things in the NS which I won't go into detail about as it would take too much time. Suffice it to say that the organisational skills of the people there are horrible, the information flow is very poor and most of the medical officers in Tekong deserve to be injected with my cat's poo.

It has been a long entry so far but I'll just like to say that things would have been a lot harder for me in NS if I did not have the support of my wonderful family and my dear! Its been a wonderful 9 months+ with her, coming to 10 months soon and things are still going strong between us. Hearing her voice every night while in Tekong temporarily brought me back to the sweet old times and constantly thinking of her kept me going throughout BMT. So thanks a lot dear, for your support and love!

And with that, I bid you all adieu till the next entry.

It's been quite sometime since I last updated. And it will be quite sometime before I next update. Why? The reason is simple. This coming Thursday, on the 10th of July, I'll lose my freedom to my country, serving the nation in what we Singaporeans know as National Service.

Am I ready? I think so.
Physically ready? Maybe.
Mentally ready? My mind ain't weak so yea.
Emotionally ready? Not too sure. See, it all boils down to my enlistment date coinciding with dear's birthday. So being the softhearted kind of girl, dear will surely cry when she sends me off to Tekong and that is never a nice sight.

Away from that, I've long quit my job at Singapore Exhibition Services(SES), straight after the CommunicAsia event, which was widely covered in most media. Enjoyed my stint in the company, bar a few moments but every job has their rough patches. I also went on a trip with my Parents and Dear to Redang, it was really great, the scenery was great, the water was clear and the sand smooth. The stars under the clear night sky are countless, as are the fishes that swim near you when you go snorkeling. Drinking coconuts and ice-blended drinks by the beachside and just relaxing is just awesome. Having Dear beside me to enjoy this just makes this holiday, the first I've had in many years, one of the best.

Alright, I believe it is time for me to start packing for the Army. Take care everybody, I'll be back in 2 weeks time. Hopefully fitter and leaner. Yeah, I'll be bald too. So see you all in 2 weeks time!

Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more

A short post so here goes.

Ok, so it's another month, the month of June which awaits us. What lies in store for me in the month of June? Well, for one, Ahmad "pepe" Farid is going to NS this coming Friday. Yes, its such a short period of time, which makes me realise that soon, I'll be the one going into NS before I know it.

Alright the next part is for my Dear, so if you don't like to read sappy stuff, then just skip the whole part.

Anyway, today being the 1st of the month, meant that Dear and I "celebrated" our 6 wonderful months together. Right, so 6 months might not seem like much to celebrate, but when its with someone as wonderful as Dear, then its a whole different thing altogether because every single day I'm with her is a blessing. Her warmth, sincerity, care and love just serves to remind me that I'm one lucky chap. Our relationship is still running strong and like a long never ending road, it's strength will never decrease. Anyway, Dear made a knitted bolster cover for me, complete with a little bolster so I could hold it to sleep every night I can't hold her to sleep(metaphorically speaking). In return, I surprise Dear with a pair of Charles and Keith's shoe which she had her eye on. Pictures of the shoe and the bolster can be found at Dear's blog in my link section. Also, went to the bird park with Dear on Saturday, though the weather was less than ideal. Had fun there and even saw a penguin pooping in the water (before you chide me for putting pooping penguins as an attraction, let me ask you this, have you seen a penguin poop before?)

Alright then, that's it for this post, more the next time. Happy 6th months dear!

Just a note of interest, does anyone know why they call it the birds and the bees? What's the damn link???


it's hard to keep you away from me

So I find some time to blog again. Well actually to be honest I'm typing part of this entry in notepad at office, since things are more slack now, and busily typing stuff makes you look busy.

Anyway I'm quite sure that you would have read about the Myanmar Cyclone Nargis disaster as well the earthquake in China. Both are natural disasters which have claimed many lives. But while both disasters are huge in their own rights, I cannot help but pity the Burmese more. If I had $100 to donate between these 2 relief aids, I would most probably donate it all to the China disaster. But isn't this contradicting my previous sentence about me pitying the Burmese more? Reason is simple, while I do pity the Burmese more, I know that my $100 would go directly into being used to help the kids in China.

The stark contrast between the 2 governments in these 2 countries is very evident. We all know what the military government is doing. They are despicable, scheming, deviously cunning and have small greedy piggy (no offence to pigs) eyes. They are using and manipulating this natural disaster to further strengthen their stranglehold rule over the poor helpless people of Myanmar. You cannot help but feel sorry for them as you read about reports of another disaster about to hit Myanmar. Only this time its men with small greedy piggy eyes-made. Famine and disease are about to plague the country and what do the military government do? They hoard the good food up and give the rotten food to those who really need it. It really is a sad world we live in at times, when we see such inhumanity in people's hearts. There's not much I can say here on, the wrongdoings and shortcomings of humankind are apparent for all to see. To quote from the stupid Mcgriddles advertisement, "It is what it is", what more can I say?

I heard or read this somewhere

Question: If there are really aliens in this universe, why have they not invaded us yet?
Answer: They would rather save their time and effort, while watching us tear ourselves apart through selfishness and greed.

On to other things then. Sincerity is important. You know it, I know it but how many of us are blinded by the materialistic side of things? For example, if someone bought you something expensive like a diamond or the latest handphone, would you appreciate it more than if someone spent hours or days making for you something? Since most of you can see the angle I'm trying to put across here, you would now say you appreciate the latter. But try telling yourself that when you really are in that position. For me, I have long valued sincerity over the materialistic side of things. In fact, I love simple things, I have no need nor no want for branded goods. To me, the greatest gift anyone can give you is time, followed by effort, because time is something which once given can never be returned and effort is something that cannot be measured but only appreciated.

So when someone spends the time and effort doing something for you, appreciate it, for he or she has given you 2 things which money can't buy. Money can be earned, but time and effort can only be given. It may be simple things like a scrapbook, or more complicated things like a cross stitch or knitting, or maybe even forming words with candles for someone. Each of these should remain as memories in your life, for that person has deemed you important enough to spend his time on you. Keep that in mind people, SINCERITY is the one gauge of how much you mean to another person.

A biblical story about sincerity goes somewhat like this: Many people who went to church started giving their offerings when it ended. Since most of them were rich, it was common sight to see bags of gold coins being given as offerings. However, a poor woman in rags suddenly came in and gave 2 bronze coins(that being I guess, the cents of our time), which prompted a rather scornful remark from Jesus disciple(I think it was anyway, it may have just been a passerby). The disciple's remarked to Jesus saying "look at her giving such a small offering, how can she expect to be blessed when compared to those who give bags of gold?" To which Jesus replied "She will be blessed the most because while the rich only gave a fraction of their wealth, this poor lady gave ALL of her wealth".

Sincerity is probably the reason why I don't want to go into the business world, where there are full of hypocrites, backstabbers, liars and boot licker/apple polishers. Where they only talk and treat you nicely if you're on top, while treating you like shit when you're just a low position staff. But watch how these people change their tune when you're up there and above them. Such cunts are aplenty in this world, but most of them can be found in the business world. More on this next entry.

Well, its been a long entry anyway, more like my usual self eh? Ok, I know the tone has been pretty serious. So I'm going to end this entry but just to lighten the mood somewhat, let me recount one funny name I came across again. I was doing press registration for my company and I came across this name: Anal Thrawastky. When I read it I immediately went what the crap? in my head and double checked to see if I was seeing things. Nope, I wasn't. Now how crap is it to have Anal as your name? His must be cursing his luck for having such a shit name which I am sure has made him, literally the butt of all jokes. But let's not forget to pity his wife. I mean, she can't ever say that she loves her husband can she? Hahaha, yea I hope you get my drift.

Ok then I'm done with this entry so ciao to all and to all, have a Happy Vesak Day!

We're 2 of a kind

Just a short update. Not really in the mood nor do I have time to blog a long entry. So to keep things simple, I'll just put in point form what has been happening.

• Finished the FHA 2008 and damn, it was a really great event. Was tired out but the experience of being there and the satisfaction of knowing that you played your part in such a huge and prestigious event cannot be measured.
• I have recieved my Army Letter. I will be going in on 10th July, which coincidentally is on Dear's birthday. As you might expect, neither of us are too happy over this piece of news. Heck, the word happy shouldn't even be in that sentence.
• I am still working in Singapore Exhibition Services. The people there are nice except for a few loudmouth louts (or maybe just one) but I'm enjoying my time there.
• I will be going to Genting next week, Friday to Sunday with the Daniel, Paul, Ben, Melvin etc. At least I think so. Ping Shen just told me that he wasn't sure if they had booked it yet. Most disconcerting I have to say.
• I realise that I have not been going out with my friends as of late. I'll try to make time to go out with you guys alright.
• Finally, but most importantly, Dear and I have already passed our 5 month. While it may have been 1 week ago's matter, I'll just like to say Happy 5th month to my Dear! I enjoy every minute I'm with you and we'll continue to have good times alright?

Ok that's about it I guess. Well well, pretty long entry still, but hey, by my standards its pretty dwarfed already. Alright then goodnight everybody and Dear, I finally updated my blog so you can stop pinching me in certain areas ok? :D

On a side note, Chippy's are great. And I really am looking forward to a holiday.

Its been almost a month since I actually blogged anything. Pretty long and dear has been complaining that I don't give her anything to read. Not that I didn't want to blog you know, its just that my Internet had some problem which did not allow me to access gmail.

Ok so lets see, how do I start this post.......well, maybe I could start off by writing what I've been doing recently. Yes, that sounds like a good idea. See, one of the reasons why I couldn't blog also is cause I'm working now. What am I doing? Well I'm doing a administrative job at Singapore Exhibition Services. Now administrative jobs have never been my cup of tea. Its boring, its mundane and its downright mind-numbing. However, money and the need for it is a powerful motivator. I have been living on the edge of being totally broke since the middle of the month so when this job came along, I took it up without much hesitancy. Of course there are several perks to taking this job as well, the most important one being that dear is also working in the same company as I am now as a receptionist, though she'll only start on 9th April. I on the other hand have started working since 19march.

Yes this admin job is boring at times but the working environment there is pretty good. My 2 bosses are friendly and there are several shatec students who are attached to this company and 2 girls who are just out of JC and since they're around my age range, it makes it that much easier to talk to them. Furthermore, unlike the previous admin jobs I've held, this one does have an added variety to the job scope. Calling overseas and talking to people from different countries like China, Vietnam and India as well as Australia and New Zealand, it is pretty interesting to actually speak with them. Yes, calling China was no walk in the park for me seeing as how, though I indicate that my proficiency in Chinese is fair during the interview, it really is quite atrocious. However, my command of the Chinese language is nothing compared to Pakistani people's command of English. Why do I say that? Well here's an example of an email 1 Pakistani guy who is interested in attending the exhibition sent me.

"Dear Sirs,

We would like to up to date you we are really interested to be present at your exhibition and regarding to attend this exhibition we waiting any paper work a invitation letter, we wish this processor as early because Singapore consulate takes minimum one week for visa processor and we would not wish to left this exhibition.

But still did not raiceved it for invitation letter i m waiting invitation letter after riceved it invitation letter processocd visa sir plz you are send me invitation letter by e mail (Attachmint files)"

When I received this email, I did not know how to reply him. Seriously, do they not have Microsoft Word or at least some email dictionary to correct them? The first paragraph you could understand slightly but that guy must have gotten lazy while writing the second paragraph and the email crumbled from there on. There are several other emails from them, longer ones which are as bad, if not worse. I mean, the word "received" could be spelt in 2 different ways in the same sentence itself. At least if you wanna be wrong, be consistently wrong. Of course I do get a laugh out of all these funny english.

Another thing I realised while working is how some names sound really funny. For example, this lady called "Tea See Dee" (TCD). Er.......if any of you can guess which is her surname? I personally can't you know but Tea seems to be the closest. Someone else's name is Echo Tan. Yes, echo ho ho o o. A thai person's name was Supaporn. Kinda normal for thai people but to us Singaporeans...... well lets just say its not very nice eh? You could just hear some teenage hormonally charged secondary school students saying "eh you wanna go my house to watch supaporn?". How bout this Vietnamese guy named Chi Kien? Sounds normal doesn't it? Until you find out he works for KFC. Imagine a Singaporean guy going over to Vietnam to look for that guy.

S'porean: Can I speak to Chi Kien please?
KFC staff: Sorry sir, our Chickens can't speak to you.
S'porean: Oh is Chi Kien busy?
KFC staff: Sorry sir, our Chicken all dead.
S'porean: OMG! What happened to Chi Kien?
KFC staff: Er....Chicken was fried sir....

Well you get the idea don't you?

And then I saw this...



BATMAN!!! Nanananana BATMAN!!!! Well, at least we now know Superman's son will take over the reins of batman in the future.....a storyline for DC comics to think about maybe? I can just imagine how people tease him bout his name. I mean a simple biblical name like Noah can be turned into no-ah no-ah no-ah so just imagine what the amount of name teasing he has to endure through his life. Man, he sure needs lots of patience. "Patience" incidentally is a name of a girl.

Alright then, its been a long post and it really is time for bed. There's work tomorrow and I have to work OT as well. Tuesday's going to be my 4 lovely months with dear and we're celebrating it at Bakerzin at Paragon. Anyway, till my next entry, take care people and take care dear (TCD)!

I just came across this picture in my email. Something about it being sacred. But the only thing this picture did was to scare the shit outta me. There's something sinister bout those eyes and that smile which sends shivers down my spine. Seriously.



Okie dokie, goodnight people!

Well well well, its 3 months with dear today. It may seem like it isn't a very long time but each moment spent with her is filled with sweetness and happiness and thats all that matters!

Anyway ate at Essential Brew at Holland Village today, where I think every dish they have there has got something to do with tea. Tried the cajun dory, wedges, fried tofu and the cookie mookie or somthing to that effect. Not too bad in fact. Yes, quite good. Total cost for 2 of us? Around 50 bucks so its quite a good place to bring your date or just to chill there. Atmosphere seems to be condusive though it was quite noisy today cause there was a birthday party held there today.

Working at Suntec again tomorrow. The career fair seminar. My job consists mainly of opening and closing doors and assisting the speakers with anything they might need. Its going to be tiring so I guess I'll end here now.

Goodnights all!