How can Xmas be without chocolate!!!

Another event well-done again. The 2nd potluck held at my place went on pretty smoothly. Though rain dampened the streets and destroy our initial plans of going to ECP, it didn’t dampened our hearts to hold a party! Everyone gathered and indeed we had fun eating and playing mahjong, Taboo and Bluff.. :)

We were so stuffed loh. Everything was bloody delicious especially the vegetarian popiah bought by Lao Ma. Crispy and hearty…well done man!! And not forgetting my fruit salad, I could do with a bigger serving bowl and a lettuce dryer (you put the lettuce into a dryer and spin the water out..way cool!! Saw it in Jamie Oliver’s cooking show).

We really were going for broke this Xmas. We actually planned for 2 parties. 1st half and 2nd half. It ain’t easy and almost couldn’t pull it off. Hell ya!!! We did and it was worth it. eventually we went bowling and spent the final hour @ Kallang Mac!! Kekekeek…well, it’s not the best of choice, but no one’s complaining. :p If the stupid bowling alley didn’t dim the lights, we could have better quality photos loh. Idiot!!!

After the clock struck 12, we were already in the midst of planning for NYE..One thing for sure is, we need more party poopers!!! Hahahah…each of us need to be “armed” with 2 cans, at least. Kekekek…

p.s. just realize this morning that, I didn’t eat any choco for Xmas!? It’s weird, so I popped in a couple of Cadbury’s this instant….hahahaha…funny rite. But I just feel that at a festive season, choco is a MUST!!

p.p.s was also very very happy to know the turnout was great. For the 1st time, we have double figures! Yippee!!! Kudos to our extended network. :) We really couldn’t do it without you guys…join us for NYE ya!!

Maggi Expert & Self-worth..

3 months hiatus has made me a Maggi expert. Hahahah…I know how much water to fill up the pot, the time management to make that perfect bowl of noodles. Cool!! :p Maybe I can take heart from my time at home, to learn a new skill. Kekekek…

My emotions ran high over the past days and it’s terrible!! There’s a couple of friends who were sweet to ask about my well-being. That’s very sweet and well-appreciated. :) Thank God I’ve friends like them…bless them ;) This job hunting is hard work and it’s taking a toil on my mental state. About to go into depression again and it’s gonna be difficult to get out of it…I’m sure of it.

The festive holidays ain’t doing any help but accelerate the bad feelings in me to go FULL POWER. I can’t spend and it’s a yucky feeling. I don’t want to have that again!! I need my self-worth back. That’s what I need for X’mas.

2009 Resolution

Was spring cleaning my room for the past 2 days and came across old photos and letters. It brought back fond memories of my younger years, the foolish things I did and also the fun stuff as well. I did come a long way to end up the way I am now (which can be better, of course!). That’s why the camwhoring now to preserve the present for the future to reflect on. Cool eh ;) Maybe it’s the confidence that got a bit on the high side as age catches on.

Maybe I should do my 2009 resolution early this year, coz I might not feel the urge to do it on 31st. 2008 has been a wretched year for me, in terms of sporting achievement and work-wise. So far, I only competed in 3 events and absent for the final 3. I think I should thanks rollerblading for my ankle injury that kept me off for those 3. Haiz….I thought 2008 would be the year I break the record for the number of events that I would compete in. And 2009 doesn’t look favorable as well, given my injury will be a long term lay-off. Couldn’t run is really a low for me. My shoes are raring to go, but I can’t. Sian….just hope to stay more healthy next year.

As for work-wise, my itchy backside just have to move when I was doing so well in PIL. Then came giant, Samsung, but lasted for only 3 miserable weeks. It just went downhill from there. I’m not sure I’m picking myself up, but I’m doing my best. It’s been a roller-coaster ride ever since 19th Sept. My emotions were at its lowest and shittest. At the turn of events, Irene came into the picture a few months back. We rekindled, but maintain an open relationship. We were much happier that way, i.e. no strings attached and fewer burdens on our shoulders. Sending out resumes wasn’t a problem, but getting a call was. Never did I sent so many and not get a call. It’s damn demoralizing. Backed by the recession (oh, what a GREAT timing!!) and axing of jobs like a forest fire, I’m not sure when will I get employed. Optimistically, it could be months…but years is what I’m most afraid of. Me and my itchy backside…shitty!! For once, I’m feeling scared for the longest time. Everyday passes by, seconds, hours, days, months, I’m feeling insecure about my future man. To maybe help things turn better, my birthday wish was to get a job before 2008 ends!! Realistically, it’s possible but I don’t think that wish will fulfill. If you’re talking about the $5.60/hour nett job as a P/T admin clerk as work, ya it is…but it’s only for a few months. And the pay is really SUCKY! I REALLY HOPE it’s a sign of good things. A permanent job is on its way…..I’m really praying hard for that. I’m not even fussy now. I’m even willing to take up weird jobs to get my bank a/c moving again. No wonder they degree holders are all over the streets…jobless!!

Maybe this is retribution for being greedy or not contented. But I’m not asking much. I just want a better life and doing so with my hard work. Is that wrong??

Or another analogy that I always think of; it’s the retribution for dumping Irene. Oh well, if that’s the case, I got nothing to say. I think it’s about time he shine some goodness into my life and let me off this time round. I reckon I’ve been punished quite badly liao….

Day 5 - Krabi...Back to SINGAPORE!!

The final day of this wholesome trip. We did relaxed a lot, with the hot spring and Thai massage (only 200baht for 1 hour!!) summing it up for the 5 days. Today, we headed for our ½ day tour of the mangrove forest and caves via canoe. It’s the other best activity that was installed for us. We learnt about the 1st man ever to live in Krabi or even Thailand, some 5,000 years ago. So, it was pretty cool to learn all these historial happenings from my hippy guide, Mel. He gave me the vibe of a environmentalist and naturalist. His long flowing hair, goatee and dressing totally gave it away…without a doubt. He even asked us to mediate during a part of the trip on our canoe! What a zen feeling that was!! He totally is in love with nature and I respect him for what he’s trying to impart these knowledge to people whom he viewed as Earth people, one people. Sounds very great rite…he is that ;) kudos to you, Mel…

Day 4 - Krabi

One of the better activities was rafting. The ele and ATV rides are nothing compared to this. The ATV was actually a ripe-off coz I was expecting a jungle trail instead I got a track. Super pissed when I saw it loh…any hot blooded male will feel the same way as me. It’s no fun man! Too restricted and we can’t ram the rpm..idiot people!! :<

Anyway, back to the rafting. It was a level 2/3 river and it’s perfect for beginners like us; not too choppy but still get the adrenaline rush. Our guides even splashed us with water with their paddles to keep us “high”. Hahahah…and we did it to other rafters as well…kekekeke…it was a splashing good time!!! We only wished it could be longer. I reckon there are longer courses elsewhere, but this time, that will do :).

Day 3 - Krabi

We planned our activities in such a way that we have recovery time from each strenuous package. So today, the tour was relaxation. We catered for hot spring, some waterfalls to soak in and visitation of the Tiger Cave Temple. The tour wasn’t fantastic but the guide, Jami, was a joker and it made it less boring. Only the hot spring was worth the ticket. The rest, we can do without.

Day 2 - Krabi

The official 1st full day of the trip started off with the Phi Phi Islands tour. We went island hopping and snorkeling. The snorkel was particularly disappointing, coz I was expecting more and it didn’t fulfill my expectations. Nonetheless, it was an experience. Have to go to other countries to snorkel liao…like Rendang, Bocaray, Lombok or even Maldives!! Hahaha…the list runs wild when the festive mood is just round the corner.

I even saw Andrea Foncesa at Maya Bay with her partner. Pretty lucky eh… ;) Well, that pretty summed up day 2. Coz the nite activities I rather not talk about it, as practically every nite we patronize the same Ao Nang Village…hunting down pad thai and Tom Yum Goong. The crazy fav of my people…don’t know what up with these 2 dishes…haiz…anyway, we had that for like 3 straight days..it’s crazy, but I’m not complaining. :p

Day 1 - Krabi

I was pretty apprehensive about the weather for the next 5 days after I read the weather forecast from FOUR different websites. So you know how I was feeling when I got there. The weather was cloudy and rain clouds were forming, so we didn’t get the best of starts. Later it did rained while we were negotiating franticly with the tour agent, Mona. Hahahah…it was funny coz we kept slashing prices until she’s scared. :p especially from me. She always gave me the “stare” whenever I say, “6 people only!” hahahah…coz that may lead to more cost cutting. Anyway, it was fun and we got on with the packages for whole 4 days.

We checked out Krabi town and sniff around the area with delight. Food and more food were the order of the day. Basically, there isn’t much shopping you can do there except eat. So we ate our way for the next 120 hours. Kekekek… :p

My BIG 26!!

This year’s birthday was good as ever. Had a surprise party @ Happy Daze Café on our soccer nite where my fav gf was there as well. Really happy that she came. Bloody hell, if she didn’t…kekekekek… :p Anyway, my birthday celebrations really stretched from 23rd all the way to 30th. Seems like I’d a mega party rite? Wrong! It’s just that many activities were linked up that whole week and I would like to think that they are doing it for my big 26!! Kekeke…it’s fun to think that way :). It definitely spills over to our Krabi trip, where we had tremendous fun and lots of camwhoring as well!!! Of coz!!! With me around, the cam never leaves my hand. Hahahah…

Oh ya, the shocking prezzie I received was cK undies!!! Oh my god, those people of mine are going for broke this year. Hahahah…they are a bit too big for me, but I’ll try to fill it up..kekke ;) *naughty, naughty*

Got a shirt from my sista and I end up exchanging it for another shirt, coz it just don’t fit. But I love her thought though :) kudos to her!! As well as receiving many well wishes from my friends, far and near, close and acquaintances. Thank you all for that…really made this year a special one. :) Indeed it was. At least the settings and “procedures” were different and it was refreshing.

Catch more of me in my next few posts on my Krabi trip ;)