LIFE

Ain’t Life great! Think about it. It’s the only thing in the whole wide world that gives you 2nd chance in your life. Not even your girlfriend/boyfriend does it without thinking twice. Life’s has its means and ways to let you in on the little secrets of this planet, and you’ll get to know a little more of yourself everyday. It’s self-discovery everyday! It’s your own Truman Show. :p Ya ya…is it making sense to you?! Kekeke…I’m smart right… :p so after all, I’m not a himbo. Hahahha…

We don’t have to complicate matters by twisting and turning the same ol’ issue/problem day in day out. Draw out the “main” point, decide whether it’s worth your time to make/break and get on with it. You’ll suddenly feel time is more flexible and you can do more things!! Life’s simple, don’t make a fuss out of it. LOVE LIFE!! LOVE ME!! (me represents yourself, but I don’t mind more people loving me. Kekeke…)

This thought just came into my mind and I thought I just share with you guys. Ehhh…only a handful who bothers to read my uninteresting blog, i.e. Jo, Yve & HS. :) I’m not that popular, you know :( Anyway, keep that in mind and it might make your Life simpler, easier and happier. Perk up!! Life’s GREAT, go out and have fun!!

p.s. see why I put a capital “L” in Life. It’s real important and you should love it more than anything. Love thy neighbours, friends, strangers and family. Keep it real folks ; )

National Treasure...Brings out the patriotism in me..

Had a great party on the Eve of X’mas. Partied till 4am and hit the sack. It was really really fun and everyone was enjoying themselves. Everyone sang to his or her hearts content, except HS…poor girl. She was sick and hope she recovered fast. :)

This year, I was in the mood of giving (as the Chinese like to say, “too much money, don’t know where to spend” mood) and bought everyone I love and born with, a prezzie. Including my couz! I reckon it’s my 1st time. Received lotsa this year and I truly adore all these people. People who love me all year round and since I was born. I LOVE YOU GUYS TOO!!!! Muuuaaaccckkkk!!

Went to watch National Treasure yesterday. It didn’t fail me. The story was intriguing and as expected, kept me at the edge of the seat, literally. I guess there’s a part 3. Can’t wait for the next installment!!! The script writers are damn bloody GOOD!! Go watch it if you still not yet done it. I guaranteed you wouldn’t regret it. ; )

Actually this posting was due yesterday, but my sis's lappie went down, so my dad gotta use the connection to repair. Anyway, I'm just glad I FINALLY gotta post it..Aaaaarrrrggghhh...kekeeke.. :p

NYE here I come!!!

Mad X'mas Shopping!! & I dreamt of my sista...kekekek

Actually this is an overdue posting. Kekekek…writing this JUST for Yve. ‘coz I dreamt about her 2 nights back and it’s due to the fact that she called me in the day. Weird rite? Hahahah…anyway it really nice to dream of my baby sista and how I wish it’s real. ; ) oh ya, and she’s really hot now!!! Just chat with her through MSN and you can see her display picture is totally pro-looking and HOT!!! But she just played it down and be humble. Silly girl. :p so if any guys wanna chat her up, contact her through me!!! You wouldn’t regret it. ; )

My 1st day of work back from my trip is really slack. Though piled up high with papers and emails, I selectively chose those that require my attention and left the rest till Mon. I’m too distracted with the season to be jolly and shopping!! Hahahah…went shopping again yesterday, but it’s for my couz. Only bought CDs for myself. My back’s hurting and have to cut short my trip loh. So sad man. Still have Suntec, Marina Sq, Bugis Street to conquer!! Hmmm…looks like I can only go after X’mas. Post X’mas SALE!!! Hahahaha…I’m going crazy now..stupid sales everywhere!! Aaarrrggghhh…..kekeekek :p

Back from Shanghai!

I’m back from Shanghai!! It’s pretty chilly over there…It’s my maiden voyage over there, so a bit sua ku. Kekeke…1st day was about 5 deg, 2nd was hovering 5-10 and today is the hottest at 15 deg, and you only need a thermal wear and a normal jacket will do. Lounging the thick coat is bloody heavy. Anyway that’s not the point.

Had a great time seeing the culture and the people. Friendly and polite. And my supplier and his employees are sweethearts. They treat you like king and always have your best interest in mind. Was somehow humbled by the experience and would look forward to going there to meeting them and knowing them on a deeper level. Nice people :)

Hopping Mad!!

BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m bloody pissed with the weather, man…I didn’t take leave just to stay home!! I need to do my shopping!! Aaaarrrggghhhh!!! The whole day is raining non-stop. Don’t know when will stop. The shitty weather starts since the turn of the month. Unbelievable!! Nothing to say liao. Too mad to write. :<

Life: Leaders or Supporting Cast

Everyone has a role to play and that’s the way we are created. Just like in the movies, there are the leading man, supporting cast, director, screen-writers, lighting guys, props team etc, it applies to life as well. Not everyone can be the lead actor. Some are more suited to be supporting cast, just like me! :p I know that ever since I’m in my poly project teams. I’m a very good assistant to the leader, but not a good leader. I always feel that I can build on an idea but never come up with an initial brilliant suggestion. So, I’m resigned to being 2nd class and know my place in life. To me, leaders are born, not cultivated. No matter how hard you train the person, he just can’t succeed that leadership role because he’s just not built for that role in life.

But don’t be despair. Leaders can’t do their job well without his trusty side-kick. He’s the one who organize the nitty gritty details so that the leader can perform and sell to the crowd. That’s why Soon and me are always great partners. We know when to excel and when to retreat to optimize one another’s strengths and cover one’s weakness.

But there are times whereby the supporting cast has to step up if the leader is gone and out. It’s the time to perform and it takes lotsa guts and determination to make the rest convince you can be a leader. For e.g. I was pushed to become a leader in my final year of undergrad studies. No choice, ‘coz after the 1st group meeting, I know I can’t count on my mates to lead and do the work. So, I stepped up and lead their thru. I pumped in double the effort to ensure my team succeeds, and WE DID!! So I was very proud with the end results and got pretty decent grades. That was my defining moment. If only I can capture that on film. Kekeke…

So, enough said. Everyone needs everyone. No one can perform without each other. You can’t live in a world of pure leaders or vice versa. It has to be a balance. It’s the whole eco system of life. Just like a food chain. Some are the prey and some are the hunter. No prey, no hunter. Simple?

I still love myself for who I am. Laid back, always looking cool, but when the time for me to step up, I know I can do the job. So, for the time being, I’ll just let the others shine while I support them wholeheartedly and happily. ; )

2nd break-up in 2 weeks..

Tracy just broke off with her boyfriend. It’s the 2nd break-up in 2 weeks!! Sheesshh…What?! Is this the month of break-ups or the best thing to do before the New Year. I could join their club before year-end as well. Hmmm…

I think of it as freeing oneself from misery, since both parties are unhappy and what’s the point of staying together? It can be just liberating as skinny dippy!! Life is all about getting together and parting. It need not be sad and solemn. It’s just that the time is up and it’s time to move on to other things..other happier things. Sadness is the first thing that creep up and tears are natural and free. Cry for all you want, but it’s a form of liberation too. After the tears dried up, you are the same o’person that we know. If both parties can’t see eye to eye anymore, or their ideals aren’t at the equilibrium, the alternative route is “exit”. I know it’s the easy way out, but why make things difficult for each other and drag the whole issue for months and even years. (as if I’m talking about myself…kekeek..) JUST DO IT. Period!!

It’s not the end of the world. Suit up and hit the track. Sports, shopping and traveling is the BEST-EST way to beat this and boredom. Rope in your girlfriends or guy pals and you have yourself a rolling good time!!! Woooooo!!! Hahahaha…Jo, let’s go shopping!! Kekeke… :p

My 1st 42.195km medal!!!

Completed my 1st (hopefully not my last) marathon!!! Woooo!!! It’s a FANTASTIC feeling crossing the finishing line. Especially when you preserved with 2 of your bestest friends of 10 years, it makes it the more sweeter. The crowd’s gone, and there no cheering but we still are more than happy to indulge in our own world of happiness and joy. Soon and JC had busted knees and I had busted ankles. It’s bad, real bad. Soon couldn’t even walk after the race. And bloody hell, there’s no available cabs in sight, so have to dial for one.

We had a bad tan but it’s worth it. Hahahha…it’s been a long time since I went for one :p Oh ya, we finished in 8hrs 15mins. I could have finished ahead of time but definitely without my pals by my side. We stopped at 19km and WALKED the rest home. That’s 23km of heat, sweat and dragging our battered bodies. I could psycho myself past the pain barrier and ran at least another 5-10km, then I’m done, but we made a pact to finish together, and we did :)

I’m pretty sure we are the last few that made it back alive. Coz if you’re at the back, it’s all the injured participants who die die want to cross the line and get their winner’s tee and medals. Commendable!!! Old uncles, aunties, they are all zooming past us and we can only watch. Hahah…

Now that I had completed 2 categories of the 3, the next event will be 21km. *must complete the trilogy ma…kekeke* Then after completing all 3 events, it’s freestyle and can complete in any category I want. Hahahah…that’s what we 3 decided during our run.

So next year, Jo, Irene, Ser, Jess and maybe HS you can join us for the run and we can have lunch after that!! I promise we will not come in 8hrs. hahaha…in fact when we past the 19km mark, it’s only 3hrs, so it’s a pretty decent result ; )

Till next Dec for our annual marathon running!! Start training now, girls!! :p

Best Birthday EVER!!! 2007 is a year to REMEMBER!!

Rui En believes in this and I guess it makes A LOT of sense. Quote:

“you try to be somebody for everybody, but in the end, you are nothing to yourself”.

It’s something along this line. It’s very true man. Everyday life, you try to be a son, father, boyfriend, husband to someone that she wants or hope you to become, that you lose your self-identity and become an empty shell. You don’t know what you really want to be for YOURSELF. So this ties in with my earlier quote of “you are only responsible for your own happiness”. Only God can bring happiness to everyone, not us, mere mortals. Let him go wonders. He only created us to be responsible to oneself and no one else except to Him.

Very interesting quotes I’d heard recently. Maybe it’s showing me a sign that it’s time to take action, and it’s the “best” time to do it. I’m bidding for the right time and hope for the best. You guys, especially Jo, should know what I’m talking about ya? My marriage.

Anyway, received another FANTASTIC prezzie today. It's the very nice and very expensive Korea Soccer Jacket. It costs $109 man!!! It's very very very sweet of the guys. Really touched that they make a point to make me feel special when they are busy with their exams and work. It's definitely the year to remember. :) They are the best-est friends any human being can get!! You guys win hands-down!! and feet too!! keekekek...I'm really really humbled and greatest honour to have you guys as friends in this lifetime. I really am :) Hope our friendship will last this whole lifetime and strengthen as time grew old with us. Hurray to our bond!! (this goes out to Jo, Soon, Jess, HS & Serene) Thank you thank you thank you!! love you guys to bitssssssssssssss!!!!