Sunday, December 24, 2006
Donating Blood
During the distribution, I happen to meet alot of my friends and colleagues. But the most happening was that together with my other volunteer friend - Melvin as he dress up the mascot - our blood buddy...it is kinda funny as we took train all the way to Orchard and alot of people were laughing and astonish by the act...but we have no choice coz we dun have any transport so the only way is to take public transport...also some kinda of publicity ba! heehee
Feel been a star as people keep takig picture on us...whahaha but was a nice experience...will try more on that...whahaha
The Curse of the Golden Flower
Well...was abit disappointed coz the story line was not very good and the acting also so so only. Just only the part where the whole assassins came to the picture and the plot of the movie started...the rest just can buang liao...whahaha...
P.S Can forget it to watch it...if you want to watch "neh neh" :P
Youth Donor Club Camp
The camp was held on the 8th to 10th Dec. However due to my course, I am able to help out on the 8th evening, which i miss my Basic CFA. Anyway hoping to get my CFA next year so that I'm a fully trained First-aided. Heehee
The camp was located at the MOE Adventure Camp site near Tanah Merah. But the main thing need to highlight is that you cannot have a proper sleep coz..."THE PLANES KEEP FLYING PAST" and the "NOISE ARE IRRITATE" whahaha...
Well, the camp was fun and get to know lot of new members and hope that they can be more active on the upcoming activities and try to help out some volunteering works that the Red Cross Blood Donation Programme as mainly our target is to recruit members to donate blood and retain them.
Well...thats all!
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Standard Chartered Marathon
My Bid no. 2451
POC Dinner
POC 'A' Class
My Cabin mates with MSG Tan
Friday, December 01, 2006
Class BBQ for POC 'A' 2/06
Therefore, we plan a bbq dinner for it as a celebration and farewell party. We have a great time of joking and bbqing as I was one of the chef to cook for all my dearest classmates. We also have some drinks and everyone are telling the stories....
It was an enjoyable night although tomorrow we still need to book in camp for the last day of course and do some admin instructions. We also have lucky draw as I got a NTUC voucher that I can use it when i went to my next training centre. Now I kinda a bit drunk...Whoohoo....need to rest for tomorrow POC graduation dinner. I think sure will people come and press the button meaning some people will keep pressing others to drink like me...hopefully tomorrow will not merlion...whahhaa
Smile...Sweat!
Oopz...someone snap us!
Makan Time
MSG Tan's little child
Time for lucky draw
Yup...I'm one of the winner...
When there is lucky winner, Sure have unlucky winner too...
Share Of Joy
We went to an elderly home at Changi called Peacehaven where it is under part of the salvation army. Our mission today is to bring some of the elderly to the zoo and also help them to clean up the home and make some festive season decorations as Chirstmas is coming.
For me, I was put to incharge one of the elderly as to bring her along to the zoo. I felt so worth to help out in this event as it really can bring some joy for them as most of the old folks, they seldom have the chance to go out. As this is the opportuntiy to let them enjoy the outside scenery. Some of the elderly hardly go out and some even didn't have the chance of visiting the zoo when they are young so I really thank God for giving this ocassion for them. Can really see them smiling and smiling. They are so happy to go to the zoo and some of them are so eager to go as they wanted to put their wheelchair towards the bus by themselves.
Beside it, some of us are require to stay at the home to do some cleaning up and help to do decorations and really it brings out the happiness of the season. Anyway, today really touch my heart as doing community work really brings happiness to someone and also yourself. Its been a long time i didn't do such communtiy work to serve the elderly as I now more active on the younger and youth and 3rd world countries. Maybe I should consider somemore community work for the coming new year resolutions as part of it.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Sea Boat Expedition
However, during the 1 day, we didn't paddle much and mostly we turn on the OBM and charge to the destination as on the schedule. It is also a bad weather coz it tends to turn to bad weather aduring the afternoon and we waited at Paris Ris Park until almost sunset. In order to catch up the time line, we charge all the from there to Sembawang and reach around 8pm.
It seems to be very relax, but things happen to come...the next day, we set sail at 6.30am and during this time. We are not allow to speak a single word and if any one answer back to the instructor, the whole sea boat members got to jump into the sea.
Anyway, my sea boat paddle all the way from Sembawang to Punggol Beach almost 3hrs and had been leading. After the lunch break, we paddle from punggol beach till Paris Ris and it is a competition been brought up by the instructors as whos ever seaboat over take the WO Yeo sea boat will earn a can of soft drinks individual. So my seaboat came to the second and haha...
After that, we still continue to paddle from Pasir Ris park to Changi Beach and everyone was dying coz of the hot weather...and we are granted to turn on the OBM. Finally everyone reach back Changi safety...
However, most of us got sunburn...and it is badly burn just like we have gone in to a fire scene and got roasted...whaha...now i still having my skin peeling...Yucks
Saturday, November 18, 2006
National Education
The lessons consist alot of the past Singapore history that had gone through and how we overcome it. It also have indicate the challenges we are going to face. After the whole 2 days lessons, have alot of thoughts that every individual have its part to play in the role as a Singaporean. Especially facing the challenges in the upcoming years ahead. I know that it is impossible to let everyone to be know their part, but if those have chance to attend the course, they will feel the same as I did. Been the sense of belonging in Singapore. Thats all...
Anyway, during this course I also visited the URA whereby we have a tour on the Singapore City Gallery. It is an exhibition done by the URA where, tourist and Singaporeans can go there visit. It really test how well you know about Singapore's land use, heritage, nature reserves and other intriguing facts in a fun, interactive quiz show hosted by Gurmit Singh. Will be very shock to hear the answers. I also put my hand at the various planning tools for urban design at the Planners' Table. There are also a wall for us to read about people's wants and wishes for their ideal city. Beside these, there are more information that what's coming up next, what can Singapore be 40 years into the 21st Century. With more than 30 hands-on interractive exhibits, a visit promises to be an enjoyable self-discovery. Do come to visit together with friends.
Singapore a virbant country to live, work and play.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Been Nice
Actually, it is about the standing rounds for the cabin and the level. Coz usually everyday, we have rounds conducted during the evening time whereby everyone have to do domestic on the individual cabin and ensure the level are clean so that the officer of the day will inspect when he/she came for their rounds.
Well, becoz of our cabin people have limited people just only 3 persons staying in. And the rest of the cabins wants us to provide people to stand for rounds. Actually in the beginning we have make an agreement that everyone should stand for the level rounds but it became to rotation on cabin. Feel been cheated and my cabin people have been standing more than twice and the rest think that we should stand. Feel abit angry coz they never think in our shoes and the agreement is set by them and yet they are the one who broken it. I rally can't tolerate it so just really dun bother it. So eventually, my cabin didn't want to provide people to stand as level I/C and the rest are irriated by our action.
I just dunno why...is it been nice and never voice out. Now I dun care much. Just like that i think i will wait things to happen. Dun really bother much...
Well...anyway...i guess that is reality. Got to face the world. Haiz!
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Today finally went to see the dentist in the camp as I already book an appointment on mon. So I thought that only tooth decay so just require to remove the decay part and do the filling, but when the dentist further exam-in, he found out that mostly is not the tooth decay causing it to have the toothache. He found out that my last tooth got abit weird when the show the x-ray. What he found out is that my last tooth, in the centre have a crack line. He suspect that this the real reason that causes to have the pain.
Coz the bateria might have slip into the tooth through the crack line and he wanted to further exam-in on this coming mon as he will drill the hole and check whether the crack is it goes into the centre of the tooth. In the worst case, I might lose this tooth.
He also mention that if remove the tooth, i have 3 options.
1) Just leave it nothing but might feel uncomfortable in the beginning...sound werid to me
2) Inplant another tooth that might cost >$1K...sweat again...
3) a denture...very silly coz just only 1 tooth...
If the tooth can be save, i will have 2 options
1) Root canal...in the future it might drop off due to the grinding...
2) Root canal and crown...best way to protect the tooth...
Well, I really dunno how...just hoping the best and pray that my tooth can be save...
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Yeah! Finally everything is over and I can slowly catch my breath back. Abit panic during the presentation to the cohort and yup. Everything is approve. Now just waiting for the rest to prepare for the coming 20th n 21st expedition.
Everything are going to indent by us and we need to coordinate with the rest of different units. Anyway, time files so fast. Just left only a month and I'm going to pass out from the course. Learn alot of things during this course...like the seamanship, seaboat handling, managment, communication and lotsa things that I never think of. Feel quite enriching for coming to this POC, even sometimes I need to rush with the assignments, projects and duties. Futhermore still got been wack by OC. But think back, I've grown more mature in thinking and maybe...I can be a leader in future.
Well...another thing is that...today...she is flying back. Feeling something different in my mind and with this, couldn't sleep for the past few days...keep thinking of her. How can I ask her out...think alot of things...but all negative. Haiz! Feeling really down now and uneasy...she will be back in another hr. Worst of all, this coming friday I got duty, so could go to 85 to meet her and her jiemeis...den sat, I still got the YDC meeting for the organising the dec camp for the new members. Kinda sad...hope can really ask her out and get to know her more.
I just in a state of uncertain. Anyway, I just hope everything will be fine and hope one day she can accept me.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
宮 主題曲 Stay - 你是…… 我是笨蛋
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-1OgVzvoyE
난 바보였었죠. 내가 바보였었죠.
我是傻瓜 我是笨蛋吧
후회해도 늦었죠 알죠 돌이킬 순 없죠
後悔也已經晚了 我知道 無法再回頭
그댈 볼 수 없어요 나도 알고 있어요
再也看不到你 我現在也知道
내가 정말 잘못했어요 정말 미안해요
我真的錯了 真的對不起
그땐 얘기하지 못했죠 너무 어리석었죠
那時後沒有說 我很蠢吧
이제 와서 이렇게 애태우며 난 용서를 빌어요
因為到了現在我才這樣焦急的乞求原諒
당신은 나는 바보입니다
你⋯ 我是個笨蛋
자존심 때문에
因為那自尊心
술과 쓴 담배연기로 망가지고 있죠
藉著菸酒讓自己墮落
당신은 나는 바보입니다
你⋯ 我是個笨蛋
아직 사랑하기에 하루 종일 펑펑 울고만 있죠
至今依然愛著 只是整日哭泣
그대도 나도 모두 바보처럼
你和我全都像個笨蛋一樣
그러지 말아요 다시 생각해봐요
不要那樣 再次考慮看看
우리 어떻게 여기까지 힘들게 왔는데
我們是怎樣艱辛才能撐到現在
다시 생각해봐요 후회하실 거에요
再次考慮看看 會後悔吧
내가 정말 잘못했어요 정말 미안해요
我真的錯了 真的對不起
그땐 얘기하지 못했죠 너무 어리석었죠
那時後沒有說 我很蠢吧
이제 와서 이렇게 애태우며 난 용서를 빌어요
因為到了現在我才這樣焦急的乞求原諒
당신은 나는 바보입니다你⋯
我是個笨蛋
자존심 때문에
因為那自尊心
술과 쓴 담배연기로 망가지고 있죠
藉著菸酒讓自己墮落
당신은 나는 바보입니다
你⋯ 我是個笨蛋
아직 사랑하기에 하루 종일 펑펑 울고만 있죠
至今依然愛著 只是整日哭泣
그대도 나도 모두 바보처럼
你和我全都像個笨蛋一樣
그대 없이 단 한 순간도 난 살 수 없어요
沒有你 我一瞬間也無法活下去
머릴 잘라도 술을 마셔도 눈물만 흐르죠
剪了頭髮 也喝了酒 我仍然流淚
당신은 나는 바보입니다
你⋯ 我是個笨蛋
자존심 때문에
因為那自尊心
술과 쓴 담배연기로 망가지고 있죠
藉著菸酒讓自己墮落
당신은 나는 바보입니다
你⋯ 我是個笨蛋
아직 사랑하기에 하루 종일 펑펑 울고만 있죠
至今依然愛著 只是整日哭泣
그대도 나도 모두 바보처럼
你和我全都像個笨蛋一樣
이제 더 이상 망가지지 마요...
現在開始不要讓我再墮落下去⋯
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Why did I say that? Stress...yup! I'm so tired...and now I am still need to compile the stupid AOP presentation slides and the proposal hardcopy for approval.
Thought that no need to do the stupid thingy but...so unlucky kena due to my team score the highest among the cohort. Thats why...I rather scored low than required to sacrified my time on doing this. Worst of all, next week...I got boat training, duty, ROR exam and seamanship. Alot of stupid things going on. I dunno how am i going to pass through the week...I wish for the strength for the boat training, the wisdom to take my ROR exam, the energy and the alertness for doing the duty.
However, the worst of all...she is coming back on the 1st Nov. I really want to meet her... but such a busy schedule, I also dunno how to find the time to meet her. I pray for safety to come back and hope that i could find sometime to ask her out for a movie or so...
Now...all i need is to go back to digest the 3 more proposals from the other teams...i think tonight still cannot sleep liao....
Friday, October 20, 2006
Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
(Well...true enough that usually i will really listen both parties before making any comment.)
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
(hmm...really? Haha...i dunno...can anyone verify for me?)
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
(Err...I'm not sure...but if i have chance...i will...:P)
The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.
(I'm stun...I'm a boring person...i dunno i have such a good tactics...)
Your views on education:
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
(Yup...this is correct...I want to learn more things...before go...)
The right job for you:
You have plenty of dream jobs but have little chance of doing any of them if you don't focus on something in particular. You need to choose something and go for it to be happy and achieve success.
(ah..ha...thats right...now thinking for new dream job)
How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.
(Thats really true...)
What are you most afraid of:
You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.
(Another hit...i think i should start changing myself...)
Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.
(Haha...thats true...well...wat to do...thats my character...)
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Recently, Been too busy with my course work and this week currently I'm attending the advance fire-fighting at Civil Defence Acadmy. It is a 3 day course but during this 3 days, it can consider a hardship for me as I need to wear the BA set and go through the Maze whereby it was totally dark and they simulate smoke inside the compartment. My buddy and I have to go through it and it is much tough than 3 years ago I went through the Basic Firefighting.
Beside that, we also gone through the flashover which we are keep inside the container and fire was set. We got to wait till the fire rises up to our top and from there we need to keep ourselves low and spray water to suppress the flames and smoke. It was really unbearable. Really the temperature was damn hot...sweat.
However, on the last day . It was our assessment and we have to fight fire that the instructors have create certain scene of fire and save casualities and I almost faint coz my cyclinder almost used up. From 300 bar till 100 bar of pressure. However, it was conducted at the funace where by it is a buliding that they training real firemen and the building consists alot of compartment, like HDB flat, shop, carpark...etc. Although, it was tough, but the most tough is their ship simulator. It was built due to requirements and that is our last assessment of the day and went through it...everyone was total wet and all of us face were totally tired. However, it is great fun that retrain myself.
After going through the firefighting course, the next 2 day is on damage control. It is conducted as mostly we need to save our own ship if there is a damage and require to control it. This prevent flooding inside the compartment and sinking the ship. Netherless, we still get wet and i really afraid of the coming monday on the assessment coz everyone have to be scene I/C and have to assess the situtation. I dunno whether i can make it or not...so all i have to do is pray that God can give me the knowledge and a calm mind to make right decision and pass this assessment. If not, i going to retake the assessment again...
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Well, kinda have the urgh to say about this after someone told me about her problems. As a listener, I dunno how to give good advices as I dun have much relationship happening around me. I know its kinda a funny and I dunno why people tends to find me for advice. Am I a love counseller or what. Feel so stress and pressure coz I dun want to give empty advice that make someone changes her mind set.
However, kinda hurt seeing one and other having problems on love relationship. I dunno how to help them. This really making myself to ponder whether am I really to good enough to enter a relationship. I can't really force myself to cheat someone or even myself. I know that in the upcoming future...i will be having financial difficulties as I will soon become a overseas student. I dunno whether I can stand on to the long distance relationship. This really makes me to think alot whether I should really go after her.
God, I'm praying that you can lead me the way that what i should really do.
For the past whole week, my lecture was all about communication and managnment. I found this programme very good as it really give me alot of things to ponder.
Just like how to be a active listener, and write good communication. Moreover, I also learn to understand my audience as different people have different personalities and using D.I.S.C behaviour. It can easily know what kind of people I am working with.
Beside these, I learn how to set my goals using SMART -> Specific, Measurable, Achieveable, Reality and Time. With these, I am able to grab and work towards my goals. Moreover, I also need to find out what is my driving and restraining force that hinder my goal. With all these, I also need to find out my motivation to aim for my goal. There are alot of things that I have learn. Beside these, I also learn how to adapt changes and even before there is any changes, we need to be observe coz there will be always indication on changes. Fear using came in for the first time when changes came. Once we overcome it, we will sure find our ways.
To me, I know after 3 years. I will be leaving the service. So it is time for me to list our my driving force and restraining force. With that, I can able to tackle the restraining force asap. Moreover, goal that i going to set...must set high even if can't achieve, believe that it won't have must difference is I am going to work extra harder and smarter.
So now all i need to do is to set my goal and pray that i can achieve in the very best.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Finally start my Petty Officer Course. I am going to train to be a leader to lead men in future. Well...after going thru this week...I can say, I'm too slack in the past and now I am suffering...Urgh, now my whole body is aching.Why? Coz too long never excerise and this few days kena tekan jalat jalat.
Anyway after a week of familarsation, we are bound to speak any foregin language except English. Kind of difficult to change coz most of the time, on board ship we tend to speak in Chinese. If kena caught by SI or any instructors, we sure kena pump or so call do push up.
Life in IMOS is really terrible coz everyday sure got rounds...and no other entertainment. Pretty boring rite? Anyway...we got team building challenge on thu and fri. It is a 2 day event...and we really have alot of "FUN" coz actually my OC thinking was to gel up the whole cohort so punishment was given to whole lot of us. Wat to do...have to LL do loh...
But anyway...still got 11 weeks to go...got to bare with it
Monday, September 11, 2006
Well, forgot to blog yesterday as we celebrate Alex's birthday @ Girrafe just beside the Istana Park. Well, first time visit the restraunt. Found it quite nice and we got a function room. Its quite fun for the session as we sabo Alex. Michelle and Robin mix a special garlic bread for him and when his food is up...we put it into his dish. Eventually he eat a small portion of it...it tastes funny. Whahaha...oh please forgive us. Once a year...heehee. Anyway after that everyone went back home, as I send Fiona back to Tampines coz she need to rush down to her friend's father wake. She kinda angry coz her jiemeis never inform her. Hope nothing happens.
Today, celebrate Naomi's birthday at Pasta Mania @ Cineleisure but before that, I'm meet up with William, Darren and Eldin for window shopping coz I currently sourcing a gym bag for my sis that she requested. However, I still cannot find. Well...I also went to Far East to search for the typical type but still no seen of any similar. So went to Orchard MRT to wait for Raymond and Allan coz we need to get prepare for Naomi's birthday. Anyway they are late again...haiz! let me waited for 1/2 hr.
Well, we went to Coffee bean to have some coffee and relax abit before 7pm. Coz giving surprise for Naomi. We got a cake from Breadtalk and make our way to Pasta Mania and celebrate for Naomi's surprise birthday. Although the turnout not so good but still hope that she enjoys. Coz only Raymond, Allan, Jian Hai, Weisong, Giam Chong and me celebrate for her...whahaha
Oh, pray for Naomi's right hand get well soon coz she got a sprain on it.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Well, today went to Hashita's farewell BBQ party as he is leaving Singapore soon to UK for his futher studies. Well, it seems after 3 years alot of us have our own dreams and life to fufill. Like Chee Siew, he been busy with his father's business at China even he got his own work commitment.
Very envy on them that now they can fufill their dreams. Not like me...I just a ordinary person. I want to be abit extordinary. Is it my mindset is not set properly? No...i just afraid...afraid of been losing out to my peers. Life in me seems useless...sometimes I don't even dare to dream of my future. I afraid that I couldn't survive in this world. I in doubt that whether I can really give someone happiness for the rest of her life. I can't make promise.
Thats why I still remains single. Alot of my friends keep on asking why I still single...bah bah bah... coz I am inferior that I can't be a good boyfriend or even a good husband. Thats why I keep my feelings inside and remains as friends. Maybe I too silly...well...its better to be friends as I don't want them to regret.
Well, after all the thoughts...I begin to question myself...am I really good for her? I know that I've have feelings for her...but does she have the feeling towards me?
I really in a dilema coz I have no intention to get married so fast coz by the time 2009. I will be ORD and i will be starting my new career and I might be going overseas to study my culinary skills and by the time i came back I will be around 30 years old. 5 years...will someone willing to wait for me? Thats why i don't want to get attach soon...coz managing a relationship for so long is tough and anything can happen at this long period of time.
Well...right now all I have to do is to concerntrate on my work and put more effort on researching new recipes and new culinary skills. All i need to do is depend on my fate.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Well...Finally, yesterday receive the news that I can go to my POC course. Thank God! So even yesterday I'm still on leave, I got to rush back to clear and return my stores coz I considered as posting out of the ship.
So on Monday 9/11, I got to report back to the Naval School at change. Anyway there are pros and cons going back to school for training. Got to stay in, not much freedom and still got to march here and there. But after the course, I will get my promotion to 1SG. Yes and that means pay increament...heehee
Anyway, I guess all I need is to pray for smooth progress in the school training. Thanks what I going to hope for.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Well, recently just downloaded this movie and watch it. Well...first time heard about spelling bee was during the CHC Emerge Conference this year and witness the power of children spelling different words range from Latin, Greek and ETC...
For those who didn't know what i mean, check out this movie. Its great for the kids to watch and there are alot of inspritation for them.
Here is something that really makes me remember where i watch "Coach Carter". It is a passage that really make me think who do I really fear. Thats Me!
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
a return to love - by marianne williamson
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Well...its been a week doing nothing at home and feel so boring...whahaha. Anyway friday went over to Raymond's House (one of YDC member) to do jig saw puzzle for Naomi Birthday Present. Well, kena play out by the others coz initial alot of them agree to help out but ended up only Raymond, Allan and Me doing the puzzle (with the help of Emily and Weisong for the beginning)
Anyway we took 5hrs to do the 1000 pieces...wow thats long rite coz we were busy chatting and eating....muahahaha....anyway after that went to the nearby Mac for breakfast.
My dear Raymond give me wrong direction and make me walk a big round coz i couldn't find the bus stop that have bus 87. So no choice have to took the LRT back to Sengkang...well...thats my first time taking LRT....(mountain tortise sia) . Anyway took a nap all the way back to Bedok.
Later part of the day, went to HSA for my blood donation appointment. Well...after a night of tonning...shouldn't go donate but still i went. The more suay is that i kena 10 cycle of apheresis. Sian 1/2...
Well, this end of the month can donate again liao...need to hit the target...Jia you! Jia You!
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Yup...its been quite a few days that i didn't work...staying at home doing nothing. Slacking...and watching DVDs...whahaha...let see...what DVDs i have watch
1) Aquamarine
2) Lake House
3) She's the man
4) The ant bully
5) United 93
6) Over the Hedge
7) Euro Trip
Now currently watching Taiwan n Korean Drama:
1) Gong
2) Wei Xiao PASTA
Great right...i didn't know i can watch so much within days...whahaha...
Still got somemore DVDs i haben watch yet like Cars, Rumors has it, Poseidon, Ray, Inside Man and etc...
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Why...can someone tell me why the organisation so "Rubbish". It's fine for me to delay course even my peers have gone upgrade in their course but...why mine still not yet...actually i suppose to go for my course this coming sep, but just heard the news that I cannot go...why...becoz i didn't attain any language paper for my vocation. Why...my seniors can go for their course even they didn't attain any....but why me...becoz i'm in the fu*king luck...
Am I going to retain in my current position....result that no promotion, no increament...why kind of orgainsation am i into...what kind of government am i serving...this is not my career anymore...its wasting people time and energy...no purpose for serving it...maybe i should start think of going overseas and why care for it too much...
To me...i won't work so hard...as long i do my mininal, i still get my salary...i will wait another 2 and 1/2 years more and get my butt out of this organisation...really can't stand it...
Anyway...all i can do is pray for a better result that someone can help me...
Well, better dun say this...so yesterday went to weisong's house for his house warming. So got play abit of mahjong but no money type...and found that too long never play liao...lost the skill of anticipate of people's tiles...so maybe really lost the interest of play...can anyone help me...whahaha...but play with no money or play small small also can 10cent 20cent? kekeke
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Well, i'm back on baking again...the passion never dies...whahaha...well, 2 days ago i just bake porfitroles. It quite similar like cream puff...according to my mother. Well, I started at 8pm at night and finish around 11pm. Which that takes me around 3hrs to bake. Actually it also include making the chocolate mousse and require at least 3 hrs of refridgerate. Anyway it is quite nice. Hopefully can do somemore for friends to taste. Hahaha....
Well...hopefully I can update the recipe into my food and dessert blog A.S.A.P with photos...
Yup, today straight after my duty rush down to Beatty Sec at Toa Payoh for the donor recuitment. It was my first time doing such recuitment. It is mainly recuiting new members to join the YDC (Youth Donor Club) as to this club provides information on donating blood and as the members, we organises activities for ourselves to gain educational and fun.
Well, today recuitment was not that good coz we only can recuit around 21 youth to join this club that is a sub division by the Singapore Red Cross. Anyway hope to participate more on this. Whahaha coz can see pretty gals and handsome guys... :P
I'm so tired...tml still got duty...better knock off early...
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Its been almost 3 years that I never have a day off on National Day. Well today finally got to have a day off and can able to relax watching the NDP. On 2003, I was in school doing duty on National Day. On 2004, I was actually in the NDP doing working party for the colours party. And last year 2005, I was activated to patrol the Marina Bay as there are mass display for the Navy ships and carnival. However, this year due to my ship on yard phase. So no need to do duty and I have the oppuninty to see the fireworks. Whahaha
Anyway, today thought that will be remain at home watching TV but happen that call Jolene that she will be watching Fireworks at her Mum house so she invited me to there. And I got to see the Fireworks again. Yeah...But now I ended quite late home coz of the stupid jam. Everyone are like rushing back home.
Well, thats all...And i wish Singapore Happy Birthday! May it will have peace and also prosper as i can get more end-year bounus. Hehehee
Here is a video clip on the fireworks display:
Monday, August 07, 2006
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Today...really not much plan. But recieve alot of SMS and email greeting cards for all different people. But most of all is to recieve her email greeting card.
Anyway today went out alone...first when for blood donation den after that garb some cookbooks for myself inprovement. Thats all...simple day.
Anyway tml will celebrate with my dear god-sis and ex-tppc friends. Hope its a greet time for fellowship.
Why should I blog this post? Well, today is my birthday, this reminds me that I'm lucky to be alive, not a bad thing isn't it. For the past 2 days I was watching this japanese drama series that my friend recommended to me. It really is a touching true story.
I’m watching is called 1 Litre of Tears/Ichi Ritoru no Namida. Its about a 15 year old gal named Ikeuchi Aya which have a terrible disease - spinocerebellar degeneration (SCD). Where the brain gradually deteriorates until the victim was unable to walk, speak and bed-ridden till deathand was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25 years old.
This drama series is based on the true story a Japanese girl named Kito Aya, who had the same disease. She kept writing in her diary to remember her experiences until she could no longer hold a pen. Aya simply wished to live until the end of her life, and the purpose of writing in the diary was to remind herself to not give up. She shed tears many times, at the same time encompassed by the rich love and support from her family, friends, and boyfriend. Her diary “1 Litre of Tears” was published after her death, because of its inspiring and courageous message of, “Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.” So far, over 18,000,000 copies of her diary have been sold.
I cry throughout the whole 11 episodes and really that hit me is what is the purpose of begin alive. So what is my purpose of begin alive? Been thinking alot...still thinking...but one day I will know my calling purpose if begin alive. Just as her, thru her phases she wrote touches everyone.
Here are some of thr phases that got from the drama:
" People shouldn't dwell on the past. It's enough to try your best in all that you're doing now. "
" What's wrong with falling down? Because as long as I stand up again it'll be just fine. If you look up at the sky after falling down. The blue sky is also today, stretching limitlessly and smiles at me...I'm alive. "
" Everyone feels pain. But surely after suffering, satisfaction will arrive. Even with sport, studying or other ordeals. With life, it's like that for everyone. If we can beat the pain, on the other side, a rainbow of happiness awaits us. That will definitely becomes a treasure. Let's believe in that. "
Remioromen - Konayuki
Remioromen - 3/9
K - Only Human
hohoe mi ga a ru to i u yo
kana shi mi no mu ko u kishi ni
hohoe mi ga a ru to i u yo
ta do ri tsu ku so no saki ni wa
nani ga boku ra wo ma- te ru
ni ge ru ta me gya na ku yume wo u ta me ni
tabi ni te ta ha zu sa to- i natsu no a no hi
asita sa e mi e ta na ra ta me i ki mo na i ke do
naka re ni saka ra u fune no yo- ni
ima wa mae he susume
kuru shi mi no tsu ki ta basho ni
shiyawase ga matsu to u yo
boku wa ma da saka shi te i ru
kisetsu ha zu re no hi nawari
ko bu shi nigi ri shi me asahi wo ma te ba
aka i tsume a to ni namida ki ra ri o chiru
kodoku ni mo na re ta na ra tsukia ka ri tayo ri ni
hame na ki tsubasa de tobi ta to
mo-to mae he susume
ame kumo ga ki re ta na ra mu re ta michi ka ga ya ku
nami da ke ga hoshi e te ku re ru tsuyoi tsuyoi hikari
tsuyo ku mae he susume
Lyrics of Only Human (Chinese)
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
Alright there are some funny things that i didn't upload on the previous blogs as it may contain too much for people to browse...so now i delibrate create another one for it. Hope you all enjoy seeing the different things around in Aussie.
Food And Entertainment:
Hungry Jack's = Burger King
Faces pies
Roo Poo? Its chocolate
Hoyts Cinema in Sydney
3 sisters wine
Transport:
London Bus
Tram
Buildings:
Sydney Opera House @ nite
Circular Quay view @ nite
Cockle bay wharf view @ nite
Town hall
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Look at the 3 monkeys - (Say not evil, See not evil, Hear no evil) actually it is a building of a bank
Facilities:
Guess wat is this? Its a parking machine so no need parking coupon...but really expensive coz an hr cost A$2.20
Post box in olden days
New type of post box
Its safe...coz you are under surveillance.
Signs:
Take cover...dust storm may come anytime
Gifts:
Make your own coin?
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Well, due to work for the past whole week now I am able to continue to blog my final part of it. Here it goes:
17th Jul 06 Mon
Well, didn't catch much sleep coz reach home around 1plus in the morning. After unpack everything and bathe...Its around 3am liao...so hurry catch some sleep as morning got alot of fun things to do. Wake up around 7plus, wake my sis and boil water for her...Like maid sia. Haha...
After much of this, we first went to HSA (Health Services Australia) not Singapore HSA. Coz my sis need to extend her VISA as to continue her Post-graduate. A medical checkup in order to extend her VISA. We waited quite long and by the time we finish is almost 12noon liao. So we hurry down to the Sydney Fish Market for fresh seafoods...yum yum...
Sydney Fish Market
Lobsters...
Oysters...
Inside The Sydney Fish Market
A chop-stick cheater...hmm reminds of me that someone need it...
Upon arrived at there, we source all the seafoods and really it is cheap sia...we got sashimi, fresh oysters, seafood platter, fresh prawns and lobster. Think of that really makes me mouth-watering now. Anyway, after purchase all foods, we went to outside to eat and enjoy the scenery, but the damn seagulls really are noisy and keep disturbing us as they are aiming our food...so have to keep a look out on them...
Yummy...Cooked Seafoods
Guess what is this? Its a eletronic pager to collect food once it is done. So you no need to wait at the counter.
Our Seafood platter
Cooked lobster
Outside view at Fish Market
Anzac Bridge
Soon after the lunch, we headed down to Parramatta where there are alot of duty free shops. We went to Adidas factory outlet, Nike factory outlet and also DFO (Duty-free Factory Outlets). At there, I got myself a Puma jacket, a Adidias Sweater, a Nike Tee, Adidas water-bottles and visit alot of factory outlets like Billabong, Puma, Nautical, Polo and etc...all selling cheaper than Singapore and most of all, it some designs you cannot find in Singapore...Oops forgot to help my sis to check on the Puma jacket price in Singapore...Maybe one day go to Marina Square to check the price. Heehee
Resting at a couch inside DFO
We spent there quite a long time shopping and after that we went down to Circular Quay and again take photos on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House but we ended up late and the sky is dark again as we cannot beat the traffic. We also have our dinner at the Chinatown food court. A very simple dinner. Anyway after that we went to the Star City, where by the casino is located. We went in and have a look. I didn't gamble but just went to one bacarrat table to see how...Guess what, if I bet...I should have won 3 consecutive as my guessing was right...and the min bet is A$25...wow...so if i play sure will win around A$150? Anyway...better dun gamble...just have a look can liao...
Star City where the Casino is in
Darling Harbour at nite
Channel 7 boardcast station near Star City
Nite view of Sydney City
After that, we went back early to rest as tomorrow we going to Katoomba where the Blue mountains and 3 Sisters are there.
18th Jul 06 Tue
Again woke up early and its been me boiling the water for my sis...haha really like maid. Anyway, today really quite happy as we are going to look at the 3 sisters and blue mountain...first time so excited. So we travel about 1 1/2hrs of car ride to Katoomba. Quite a long journey.
Katoomba Town
Echo point where the blue mountain and 3 sisters are located
Once reach there, I was abit disappointed by the weather coz I didn't manage to grab the blue mountain scenery...but Thank God! The weather turns fine...so we took some photos and then headed down to the 3 sisters and we also went to the cave...haha. The journey down to the 3 sisters are really steep sia...I was panting like hell when climbing back up...espeically the air is so thin...
Due to weather no blue mountain with 3 Sisters
Yeah...Finally Blue mountain n 3 sisters...ain't the mountains are blue?
Blue mountains
Anyway we also visit the gift shop and I got myself a didgeridoo, an australian native instrument...now figuring our how to blow the sound just like the reality game - Surviour...haha
Koala soft toys...ain't they so cute
Kangaroo...soft toy only la
After that, we headed down to Scenic World where is also quite near. Actually think of that really waste of A$16 for the train and cable ride...but took the steepest train down to the valley and walk thru the rainforest and have a look on the coal mine but now abandon liao. After that we took the cable car back to Scenic world. Almost 1/2hr finish the journey, but if really got chance to go...will walk to the ruins castle but may take up 2hrs of walking. Heehee...
Scenic World
Steepest Tram...wanna try...actually is a short ride...waste money...kekeke
Miner resting place and a drinking corner whereby I am drinking it...
Katoomba mine but abandon liao no more digging of coals
Me riding a horse...a fake one
Cableway that bring us back to Scenic World on top
After the fun, we hop in the car and back to the city...now we again go to Circular Quay and hoping that we can get some daylight photos on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Luck is on our side and we manage to beat the heavy traffic and got some photos taken and rush down to King's Cross for Dinner. Anyway reach there around 6pm, and found out that the Japanese restraunt is yet to open for business so we hang around at the King's Cross. This place actually is a red-light distict in Sydney...Alot of prostitution and gambling house and strip dance club are located here. Didn't manage to take some photos...coz abit scare later kena K by people. Haha...
Sunset view @ Circular Quay
Me together with Harbour Bridge
Well, after visiting...we went to the Japanese restraunt and have our Hot pot...we order 2 big hot pots sia...thinking of this really makes my drool again...especially the soup based...nice...but really 5 people eating, thats alot...i almost brust sia...haha
Hot pots...anyone?
Arggh...so messy after the dinner
After that, we headed back home and get all the photos upload into my ipod nano...we total using 3 digital cameras and guess, we used up 2.5Gbytes for around 1000 photos and some more still got short clips that I took it...maybe will upload it.
Anyway tml going to fly back to Singapore. Guess really going to miss the place for a long time. Hopefully can go again...wish that next time can someone accompany me to take the flight.
19th Jul 06 Wed
Today going back to Singapore and my flight is schedule on 3.30pm so been a maid for my sis for the past whole week. I still will do it for the last day. After that, I went out to have my breakfast at the nearby fastfood restraunt called Aporto. The breakfast really delicious...
Aporto Big Breakfast
After that, my sis called my phone and ask me to go back coz she bringing me to East garden for doing last min shopping whereby I can get my chocolate stuffs back to Singapore. Actually the East garden really is a big mall. There are alot of shops in the mall...and I purchase alot of chocolate from Darrell Lea. Nice...
Darrell Lea outlet @ EastGarden
Soon after the shopping, time for me to head to Airport and also my first time to do geocaching in a foregin country. The cache is near the Airport and within 5 mins, I found it...yup...my geocaching sense is still there...not so rusty after afew months of rest...haha...Retrieve a TB and a geocoin and this is going to Singapore...but now still with me...haha...hoping that this few days can go geocaching...as my timetable quite pack...due to work related...
Cache near Airport in Sydney
Yup...got my 2nd Geocoin...its a signal geocoin
On the way to airport, saw rainbow and quickly capture it using my camera coz it is really beautiful...anyway, abit sad coz seeing my sis and bro-in-law sending me off the flight...haiz...going to miss them.
Sydney Airport
Rainbow as I was on my way to airport
So board the flight and headed back to Singapore for another 7hrs of journey...watching 2 movies, listening to music and playing my DS lite. And here I ended my vacation...starting on Friday, I'm going back to work...
Dinner @ flight
P.S Really have the sudden to go find her...but maybe need to take sometime for both of us to get ready...I hope one day she can accept it...