Cheering my baby sis on!

only writing this bcoz my sista needs it...kekeke...hope she pass her TP tmr and get her licence soon!!! i'm totally shagged...gonna slp now...nite babes...

p.s hate doing new ships...shitty work... :(

Appreciate ALL our Foreign Workers..Regardless of Color!!

When you think of expats, what’s the first thing that pops in your mind? White collared Caucasian men/women buzzing around in their BMWs, right? That’s stereotyping. How come, whenever people mentioned expats, it’s always the Caucasians that gets all the attention and glory? And every time we speak of foreign workers, it’s always the same old nationalities that make it to the list, i.e. Indian, Bangladeshi, Indonesian. We have to be fair and not labeling them in such a way. As long as they are not Singaporeans, and are working on a permit, they are foreign workers. Simple as that, colors aside. Please give credit to those lowly paid foreigners, who are actually contributing to our GDP. They may not be well-educated and living in condos, but they literally build our nation with their bare hands. They sweat it out almost 7 days a week, long hours, inferior living quarters and simple fare. On top of that, they still need to face our discriminating glares. I’m sure they don’t need that. I always feel we can do something good for them. The most recent is, the government enforcing companies to insure their workers with insurance. I think it’s about time we do something for them, especially the “foreign workers”. At least, if something bad happened to them, their families get some form of compensation.

I don’t have anything against the white collared expats, but I just feel that us, Singaporeans, should also show our appreciation to those who slog it out in adverse weathers and acknowledging their efforts to the nation. As our pledge goes, “Regardless of race, language or religion”, we should embrace everyone who makes Singapore what it is today, and better in the future.

Go Go Go!!!

I’m officially bored now. Kekek…writing my blog during office hours AGAIN! :p nothing much I can do in Singapore over the nights and weekends. Been waiting the right time to go overseas for my R&R. Thailand seems like a nice place to go, given the extra info on a farm stay near Korat Province, 2hrs drive from Bangkok. (it’s written in last Sunday Times, 14 Oct.) Air-con tent, suddenly sounds very tempting and soothing. The pictures are amazing and makes me wanna go there straight away! Hoping it will materialize soon…very very soon…

Completed a book by Skoko Tendo, Yazuka Moon. It’s an autobiography by a yazuka’s daughter’s life. It’s a true account and it’s damn sad but a wake up call for people who are trapped in their lives and no one to turn to. They should read this. Simple, but moving. If you’re emotional enough, she could shed a tear or two. Deep down, I hope the best for her and her baby daughter. Hope her life will turn for the better and all her suffering will be behind her and finally she can find a really good man and settle down. She’s been thru hell, back and went straight back in. So much so that, you think it’s so surreal you can’t believe she really went thru all that shit. She’s a strong character and I hope to emulate her spirit. It’s really the spirit of the yazuka. Undeterred, calm, self-sacrificing. Wooo…a little too much for me to do all those. I’ll try my hardest to be like that. The weird part is, after reading the book, it has a calming effect and I’m at peace with myself. Hmmm…voo-doo? Hahaha…I think it’s just me.. :p

Have the urge to write my biography now! Keke…maybe with enough “force”, I might just do it soon. (Jo was the one who encouraged me to do so) Well, I’ll keep on it and update you guys, if it really becomes a reality. *crossing my fingers* Need not be the next J.K Rowling. Just be myself, Nicholas Leong, will do…will do…it’s all that matters..Me and myself. In one, at last.

End of a emotional week...hmmm...

Yesterday, had lunch with my detested supplier, Unitor. Talked about she’s being very lucky with maid to look after her chores and her mum taking care of the baby. She’s pregnant now, so she may rope in her mum-in-law if more help is required. The thing that left a bad taste in my mouth is that, she can proudly say she only bathed her first born once!! Once!! My god…what kind of mother are you??!!! Then she talked about not being there for the kid and unable to take care of her as she’s always working late. Everyone said she got good life. ‘Coz got so many people look after her kid. She further added on that she’s working hard in this society to provide for them. Then some of the ladies, who are also mums (who cannot tahan), said they are also working and taking care of their kids as well. Then she giggled softly.. Pai Seh!! With a capital P and S!! Without the mother and child bond, the relationship is definitely not strong. It’s so typical of the younger people now. The executives and yuppies. Depends on maid on this and that. Even child raising also leave it to them. They think all they need to do is, “Fuck and Go”. Where got such thing!!??? You need to educate and inculcate the right values to them as well. What kind of parents are they?? They are not FIT..!! :(

Another down point of the week >>> One of my colleagues from the bunker department is bloody inconsiderate and insensitive. I used to pity him ‘coz everyone also dun like him because of his erratic behavior. But now, I’m slowly leaning towards the majority. ‘coz he’s really an insensitive ASSHOLE!! I’m those who’s always in favor the weak and minority, but he’s too much that I can’t tahan anymore..arrrgghh!! Don’t why I’m still friends with him. Always criticize people on their outlook. There’s a new temp guy and he’s kinda shy and soft, so he judged him as sissy. And there’s other guy, who’s in his 40s, tall and fit, but kinda gayish, and he deemed him as unfit just because he doesn’t have rippling muscles like he do. This colleague of mine, really got no brain. How can compare fitness to muscles. Call himself a bodybuilder. STUPID ASSHOLE!! Other times, he’s just a jester, making a fool of himself. He really thinks that the whole world owes him SOMETHING. Haiz…he just got a pathetic life!! And I mean it!! DEAD ON!! Only gym, home, night class. Nothing else. If I’m a girl, I wouldn’t even wanna be close to him. He don’t even respect women!! Let alone bedding one. GET A LIFE BRUDDER! How’s that right in your face!!

Being Alive is a Blessing

It’s me again. It’s a time where I’m free in my office hours to write my blog…kekeke…actually was suppose to post this last nite, but my sis was using, so couldn’t do it. Anyway, I was lost in my train of thoughts and forgotten what I wanted to write. :p These thoughts were floating in my mind during my run last night. Here’s the lowdown >>>

1. A age whereby I do not yearn for a relationship.
Hmmm…I guess it’s because of the situation I’m in now. My relationship with my wife wasn’t fantastic, so this plays a major part of it. Too many “things” I do not like about her, i.e. physical and my feeling towards. I know I know!! I know I’ve broached on this subject before, but this thought’s always in my mind whenever I feel negative towards her. I don’t know whether I should keep trying or give it up. It may be the best thing for the both of us. No point struggling to keep this relationship going and be miserable. No one has the courage to come forth and say, "Ok this is enough! It’s time to settle this and it will be better for us to go our separate ways. Period." Apparently, I’m not the strong one here. In fact, it’s her. She can bring a smile to her face whenever she sees me, not knowing where the relationship is heading. She’s willing to keep this going as long as I do not mention “divorce”.

I feel that I’m becoming the man that I loathe in my single-hood days, i.e. chauvinistic man. As long as I bring the bacon home, I need not care about the wife. But I guess it’s because he don’t love his wife anymore. I’m becoming the man that all drama serials love to portray vividly and it’s not I wanna become. I wanna get out of this dreaded cycle and leave my hometown behind me and start afresh, alone. I got tons of ideas and things I wanna do NOW, and I can do much better without the ring on my 4th finger. I can go on and on and on on this topic, but there’s no better way than writing what I feel and looking back (and reflecting) on my thoughts and actions.

2. Feisty M’sian women
I don’t know much about these women, but those in my workplace are totally bummer. All are loud, feisty like chilli padi and bloody inconsiderate. It’s as if they want everyone to incur their wrath. I’ll say, “FUCK OFF!! And get a LIFE!!” This woman (see why I never use the word “lady”, 'coz she don’t deserve that term) from my Finance department, always come down and looks like the whole world owes her. For your info, she’s no hot chick. Anyway, this week, she came down and couldn’t find the invoice, so she cursed and swear, how come it’s gone…“they have legs and could run away”. Oh come on! Be professional. Find it yourself. Stop being a SPOILT BRAT!! Just because you’re pregnant, doesn’t mean you can be a tyrant and roam the office like everyone got to give in to you, BITCH!. That brings me to this point. HOW THE FUCK SHE GOT MARRIED??!!! What’s so good in her that a man is willing to lay down his life for her??? I don’t see any quality that marks her a great wife and doting mom. I pity the kid who’s gonna inherit the same shit as her. Hopefully, her dad’s genes are much MUCH well off than hers…..BITCH..

3. Almost died from a car accident.
Last night was the 1st time I thought I could die. Just like that! This further stamps my sentiment, that life is indeed very, very fragile. I was at the cross junction, waiting the green man. Then suddenly, in a split second, I saw a taxi smash the butt of a white Toyota. The car spun like in the movies and landed on the opposite traffic light junction, before coming to a full stop. And it followed by a big “WAH” from some guy, somewhere. Don’t know who, ‘coz my eyes were so fixated on the car that I never realized, if the car spun the wrong way and back towards me, I could have died. It was bloody FAST. You definitely have no time to react!! Lucky it wasn’t a fatal accident and both drivers are perfectly fine, so I walked off. At the accident site, the stupid cyclist can even watch at the car, while it comes to a halt, then started moving his position. Bloody HELL, he’s JUST next to the car!!!! He should ran before it stops man!! Plain stupid!! Haiz….just glad all parties, including MYSELF, are good and still breathing ; )

Rainy day...in my life...kinda dark now.. : (

Was on leave today. Accomplished the things I wanted to, i.e. swim and getting my groceries. However, my biggest upset was not able to get my CDs..Apparently, Sembawang Music Store in under reno and MJ is totally into selling Chinese music only..totally SUCKS!! Anyway, my pride today is to be able to swim 100 laps in under 3hrs..in fact it’s 2hr 57mins. Pretty cool uh…kekekeke…was v happy w myself..weather wasn’t fantastic, but I managed to pull thru. It rain, stop and rain again..but it was satisfying…v shiok!!! :p

Oh ya, my wkends were pretty gd as well…my niece was v cute!! Can’t wait for her to get bigger..and I bought the mountain bike for Irene @ 250bucks…that just burnt a big hole in my pocket. Total expenditure so far since 28 Sept is, 900++. That’s why I gotta save and scrimp this month, or maybe into Nov as well. But I jus calculated by bringing lunch to work and eating out, doesn’t make any much difference. The most only 20-30cents. But mentality it makes me feel that I’m making a great effort…arrrrggghhhh…pitiful pay packet!!

Spend spend spend…lots to buy, but gotta set the priorities straight. The top now is my racer bike. Guess I’m gonna use my Dec bonus into this indulgence, IF I’m still in my current comp. Anyway, that’s another thought I don’t wanna think about it too much :)

Back to work tmr…hmmmm…time to pluck those stray eyebrows now!! Getting very ugly..hahahah..

Revive the Courtesy Campaign

This happen practically every single day. I was boarding the usual frantic evening rush hour train ride, when I realize Singaporeans will always be standing right in front of the door. Initially, they will be standing behind the allocated yellow stripes, then when the time gets nearer (I called that “shot clock”), everyone will starts to creep in slowly, but surely, to the door and wait for it to open. Passengers will be squeezing into this “gauntlet” by elbowing their way in. The most surprising thing is, no one seems to mind it! There is no discrimination of profession, age, gender or size. Even the most well-dressed man, will be doing the same thing as a 55 year old uncle!

I find it amusing at times, and giggled. I know everyone wants to go home fast and get a hot bath and a hearty meal. But in the expense of being the ugly, kiasu Singaporean, I think we have to take a backseat and reflect on our actions. I reckon it's e Asian mentality, i.e kiasu n competitive..it happens in Japan n Hong Kong as well...so it's not surprising to c it here. It’s not that I favor the ang-mohs, but their actions spell out, how well their up-bringing are. In an article I read, countries like US, Europe and somewhere closer to home, Australia, they are courteous wherever they go. For example, newspaper stands can be left unattended and patrons will still duly pay the newspaper money in the coin box or container. That is their culture. If this were to happen here, the coin box might even be gone! I’m not belittling our locals, but if everyone shows a bit more initiative, life will be much better and things like theft, petty theft (i.e. not paying money for toilet visits) and even terrorism can be minimized or ideally, gone. It always starts small, and gradually progresses into more pressing issues like saving planet earth by taking public transport etc.

These countries are better developed than us, but they are able to show bits of courtesy in their daily lives and that shows that, it just takes a bit more effort to make this happen. It’s their up-bringing and their social culture that shape their character and projecting it in their everyday lives. We can start off with our little ones and shape their behavior when it has the most impact. Hopefully, in 50 years down the road, our society can be the same of any European cities and courtesy will be in our blood; and not afraid to show it.

Our courtesy movement, since the 1980s, had seen improvement, but it’s just not good enough for us to become a truly, world-class society. The government should give the Courtesy Campaign a new lease of life and make it youthful and reach out to people at all levels, by saying, “Courtesy is easy, and it’s a way of life” sort of slogan. Let’s put away some personal gain and make our home, a better place to live, work and play in.

Everything went acdly to plan.. : )

Seems lik my wkend plan went acdly to plan..kekeke…managed to buy 3 thongs on fri ($68), went swimming on sat afternoon n later went geylang serai in e evening, n sun, jus slack at home…everything was spot-on!!! V v gd…hahaha….

So e time wil come tmr 4 me to plan my wkend agn…n it’s alrdy fillin up w spaces on my calendar..wed wil b watchin, legendary courtesan (korean) @ vivocity, thurs goin swimming, fri gonna gather my folks 4 dinner @ a restaurant, sat swimming agn n sun gonna b goin 4 my couz’s baby’s 1st mth bday n finally seein e mountain bike at my auntie’s pl…gonna get Irene e bike…abt 250bucks…we’ll c abt tt…looks lik I’m gonna get my racer bike soon too!!! Aaarrrrgggghhhh!!!!…n e damage is 1k+++…must really save hard man…still got shades, accessories to get s well…

Oh well… :p