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| Those were the days (How carefree...) |
| 05.31.04 (9:03 am) [edit] |
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[b]DIABLO RULEZ THEM ALL !!![/b] 
Found this pic while browsing thru' some archive articles from SIP. Oh man, can't believe that I have been in NUS for 2 years and still counting. I look so yucks in this pic. Haha. But it was one of my best times here in NUS too. Now I know who was on top of me. My back nearly gave way... Thanks ah, Shumin, Stella and Caizuan!!! :shock:
Dammit, it is nearly 2am. What did I say about sleeping 8 hrs everyday. Seems like I am going to break this sacred rule this very night coz I have a meeting tomorrow morning at 9am. And no, I am NOT working. Sigh. It seems like I am right? But I am happily busy of course. At the end of the holidays, I hope that many things will come to pass.
1. See myself on big screen in Immbolized
2. Get my Toastmasters License
3. Business (Learning Scholar) will get on track
4. Major Event for SoC successfully completed
5. Launch of SoC Publications [i]UNRAVEL[/i]
6. Complete FA project with NUS Co-op
7. Finalise my research thesis
8. Get my scuba diving license (Basic)
See, this is already a full time job for me. :wink:
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| Would you erase me? |
| 05.30.04 (6:37 am) [edit] |
[u]'Eloisa to Abelard' by Alexander Pope (1688-1744)[/u]
[i]How happy is the blameless Vestal's lot!
The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind!
Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd.[/i]
Hey peeps, pls pls pls find time to watch "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". It's a beautiful show. Both in plot and in cinematography. Intelligent and insightful too. Thank you for "accomodating" me, hee. I know u want to watch "Confession of Teenage Drama Queen" but it (Eternal Sunshine) ain't that bad a movie right? :wink:
I guess reviews for this movie is plentiful so I shall not reinterate. I have to admit that the movie is a tad confusing sometimes but Kate Winslet's hair colour is a good guide to demarcate the time frame i.e past or present. The surrealism is pre-dominant in this film - the faceless figures, the never-ending corridors, the echoes, the juxtaposition of familar images behind illogical backgrounds etc. So dreamlike. So mysterious. So incomprehensive.
The film maker has also cleverly formulate a visual representation of our memories. They are like short movie clips that we constantly played back in our head. Some in full colours. Some in black and white. Unsurprisingly, the film maker modelled our memory like the RAM in our computers where we can compartmentalise our memories. We place our happi memories right in front and hide the sad memories at far corners of the vast memory box hoping that one day it will just go away. But we all know that those sad memories will never be gone. Not unless you can erase them permanently which is precisely what the show is all about. But the irony of it all is this: Does erasing memories solve the problem permanently?
Joey and Clementine tried to forget each other. And they went to the extent of erasing each other off. But in the end, abeit knowing the reasons why they do so, they are still willing to take the risk and treasure what they have at present. After this movie, I ask myself: "Do I want to undergo this procedure to delete someone from my life?" Yes, that someone may have brought me lots of pain but there are bound to be happy moments too right? Besides, does it make a difference to me? Fate has a farnie way of putting people back together whether for good or for bad. Why not take the chances like Joel and Clementine? Why do we always like to take destiny at our hands? Does a spotless mind really bring on eternal sunshine? Even so, what good does it bring to have eternal sunshine when there is no memories to celebrate about? No memories to look back into. I would not want that to happen to me. I don't want to forget. Memories are there for a reason. And yes, time do not heal all wounds. But time does help us to look at things from a whole new perspective.
Whatever it is, this is a film that you guys should not miss. And if all this talk about destiny and love does not appeal to you a single bit, probably seeing Kirsten dancing almost naked on the bed will... Hurrrryy!!! :roll:
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| 40 Things we let her get away with (Part III - Final Installation) |
| 05.29.04 (6:20 am) [edit] |
Here's the last installation to the hilarious yet strangely truthful list of things we guys "endure". But of course there are many gd stuff about gals that made us fly like bees to honey. But who wants to know those gd stuff? We want to read tabloids!
[b]40 Things we let her get away with (Part III - Final Installation)[/b]
21. Expensive spa and facial treatments when we feel guilty just for using a branded face wash.
22. Thinking its OK for them to remain friends with their ex when she would scream blue murder if we took a call from ours.
23. Childbirth - her biological claim to being the 'better' parent.
24. Making fun of guys in uniform when they never have to do National Service.
25. A fashion monopoly on tight clothes, stylish accessories and the colour pink.
26. Calling themselves 'the fairer sex' and our 'better half'.
27. Post Natal Blues - her biological reason for branding us the source of all evil in the world.
28. Eating a whole box of chocolates and then making us listen to her complain about her weight.
29. Taking the credit whenever anything goes right and blaming us whenever it doesn't.
30. For agreeing with her mother that she could have done better than pick us.
31. Assumingh that all men are pigs, and telling us frequently.
32. Thinking that they are better drivers when a real man knows otherwise.
33. Asking us if they have put on weight and expecting us to answer.
34. Your Question: "What would you like for your birthday?" Her Answer: "If you really love me, you would know."
35. Nagging endlessly when we know whatever it is isn't our fault.
36. Menopause - her biological excuse for thinking that we're going through mid life crisis.
37. Your Question: "What did I do wrong?" Her Answer: "You should know."
38. The Women's Charter.
39. Having a headache.
40. Feminism - her excuse for EVERYTHING.
Phew... gals are an amazing bunch of species. But something tells me that 40 is an understatement. There are bound to be more than that. Whatever. I can't imagine that they are part of us??!! In biblical sense of course. The rib bone? Adam & Eve? Ring a bell? *Throw in towel* Alrightey, back to Charmed!
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| What a man wants? |
| 05.27.04 (9:50 pm) [edit] |
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| 40 Things we let her get away with (Part II) |
| 05.27.04 (1:29 am) [edit] |
It just gets better... :wink:
11. Arriving late for a date when she would chew our heads off if we tried the same.
12. Equating love with expensive gifts.
13. Blaming us for not calling when they never called us either.
14. Making us sleep on the couch when something went wrong - when it is OUR bed.
15. Looking at other guys is 'appreciation' to her while looking at other girls is 'lechery' for us.
16. Pregnancy - her biological excuse for believing that we stay back late at work to diddle the intern.
17. Insisting that we win the approval of her family and axe grinding girlfriends.
18. Guilt Trips.
19. Expecting us to believe that $5000 worth of jewellery is a worthwhile investment.
20. Making us believe that the 'Sensitive New Age Guy' is the model for manhood.
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| 40 Things we let her get away with (Part 1) |
| 05.25.04 (4:57 pm) [edit] |
So cute right? Haha. "Are we there yet??" "Are we??!!" Familar? Yes, it is from Shrek 2. Have you guys watch it?
For the past few days, I have been heeding the doc's advice of sleeping 7-8 hrs a day. Been consistently doing that. And I even started exercising. Duh. Yesterday, met up with Danny for a morning swim. And we ended up running 2.4 km as well in the stadium. Oh man, it nearly took all my breath away and literally killed me. I clock 11.13. Slowww!! I can only get a Silver with this timing ($200) My philosophy has always been to suck my govt dry. So I MUST get GOLD ($400) and that means I need to clock a timing of 9.45. Run Eric, run!
This morning, I intend to just swim 10 laps and spend the rest of the hour relaxing in the pool. Can't wait. But it is only 8.30am. The pool only opens at 9am. And I intend to get out before 11am coz the sun from 11am to 4pm is the hottest and most dangerous. Bad for the skin. BAD!!! I realli wonder if I should go to Sentosa on Sun for Ultimate Frisbee coz that will render my skin helpless against the blistering sun. And I hate getting burnt. Not to say another pimple outbreak to say the least. Guess I will give a pass to Sentosa then.
May is coming to an end soon... And my folks are heading to Marche this Fri to celebrate my mum's birthday. Horray. That will be the day I tell my Dad that I have (in principle) got into NOC and hopefully get his blessings. I am now in the midst of preparing my case. Hopefully the judge (my dad) will approve. Till then!
A lil. tibit for u peeps... (From Men's Health) Tsk Tsk.
[b]40 Things we let her get away with[/b]
1. Pre-Menstrual Syndrome - her biological excuse for being sour several days a month
2. Expecting us to open doors and picking tab on the first date
3. Reading us the riot act on male chuvinism and misogyny
4. Shopping excessively (at our expense)
5. Dragging us along for exhausting shopping trips and making us carry everything
6. Asking our opinion when it clearly does not matter
7. Long conversations on mobile phones with girlfriends overseas
8. A fortune spent on beauty product when we can't tell the difference
9. Expecting to be worshipped like goddesses when they refuse to treat us like Gods.
10. Faking "it"
(Going to swim now...con't next time) :wink:
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| A dream come true (for my sis) |
| 05.23.04 (4:13 pm) [edit] |
One of the many beautiful pics she took from her recent scuba diving rendezvous at Puala Aur. And she has got her basic diving license. Sis, I am soo proud of you! When will my turn come? I need $$$!!!
Unfortunately, the scuba team did not bring any underwater cameras else they will be able to capture the underwater scenery. From what I gathered from my sis, it is like a fairyland underwater. Clownfishes playing in the anemone. Bright colours. Just like Nemo! I have to see it with my own eyes. Haha.
Tat brings me back to Shrek 2.. Go watch it if u r a cartoon lover or a fairytale lover coz there are a lot of fairytale characters in Shrek 2. The usual slapsticks and the central theme of "And they live happily ever after..." which they did in my own opinion. I simply love the cartoon. Oh and the dra-keys are super cute. For those who are clueless to wat I meant, go watch it and find out for yourself. Muahahaha. I have a long list of movies to watch after Shrek 2. The one with Jim Carey and Kate Winslet - Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. And Harry Potter!!! Can't remember the rest. And yesterday's chill out in Bugis brought out the shopper in me again. Goodness, there are sooo many things I want to buy and own!! Ah, it is the spendthrift talking again. Din I say I am broke? Polo-tee from Bossini. Trousers from POA. More tee shirts from various funky shop. Shades!! Crazzy.... But I still manage to graba good buy. I bought a $29.90 sleeveless tee for only $5. Haha. Good buy rght? Clearance sale. And my fren got me to change into the sleeveless immediately after I buy it. Oh man... I had so much fun!
So did u guys read the Lifestyle yesterday? Have a super duper week yeah. Monday need not be so blue...
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| I feel sooooo GOOD! |
| 05.22.04 (6:12 pm) [edit] |
You never believe how much you can learn over a morning breakfast with your parents. Yes, I was up at 7am. Quite a feat I must say, given that I slept at 1.30am. Over my Lor Mee, 2 eggs, 2 toasts and a cup of tea, I learnt about how much our house cost, the 99 year lease, our housing loans, CPF, COE and budgeting. Haha. Yes, from my dad and mum. And I get to hear the top gossip of the week from my mum. Hee. It was an enjoyable breakfast I must say. I even learn a tip or two at buying food in the wet market. In future, I must send my wife-to-be for a crash course on how to survive in a wet market. Somehow I think modern gals today aren't that market-savvy anymore. They spend more time in offices than homes. They buy at NTUC and Cold Storage. They worry more about their nail varnish than how to bake. They cringe when they see bloody meat and they refrain from touching slimy fish. Haha. Gals... :wink:
Before my female pals whip out their Ak47s at me... In my defense, I am NOT a MCP! Haha. Just my observations that's all. One day when I have my own family, I think it will be sweet if I can go marketing with my wife. Then after the sweaty and stinky walk, we can settle in Mac for a heavenly breakfast or perhaps to the nearby coffeeshop to drink my favourite soya bean milk. That will be a well spent Sunday morning. Haha, keep dreaming...
[u]Some tips I gathered from my market trip:[/u]
[i]1. You must be price savvy (Know how low each product can go)
2. Always bargain - ask for free stuff like chilli, garlic etc.
3. Be in good relations with the uncles and aunties in the market - they will tell you wat to buy and what not to buy. We got two fresh fishes for $10 instead of the usual $14.[/i]
And while I was browsing the Sunday papers, I came across many interesting articles. Remember to read the Lifestyle:
(i) Waking up early is not good if your name is...
(ii) Send in the clowns
(iii) Survivor and the Art of War
(iv) Help! My hubby is no longer slim
I thot that the article on Sleep is very informative. Remember the famous saying that early birds get the worm and how waking up early will improve your health. The docs now beg to differ. "It's not what time you wake up but how long you sleep that is vital." Hmm... for our age, 7-8 hrs of sleep is just right. Sleeping more than 9 hrs in fact is bad for health. Interesting! I guess i have to try to tune my body clock. But I have to say that waking up early makes me feel good. Like today! The air is fresher and somehow I have more hrs at hand to do work. And I am more creative in the morning. I write better (essays I mean) and I do more planning in the morning. Afternoons are bad. I tend to feel drowsy. So it is the best time for me to do sports or mechanical stuff that does not require much thinking. Night time is good for me too. Although not in oozing creative juices. Mainly to do personal stuff. Read novels. Check emails. Catch up with frens. Watch TV. You get the pt. And the part about "Sleeping with Bosses". While I was reading the article, my mind fastforward. Will I one day be a CEO of a prestigious company? Managing Director of my own startup? And people rush to me for interviews and tv shows. Gosh. This is even better than Singapore Idol. Haha. But looking at wat I have right now, I am quite contended already. To be able to lead 60 associates in SCC is an achievement for me. And I thank God for it. Hopefully, I will continue to find favour in Him and I will continue to prosper. MD. CEO. COO. CIO blah blah blah.
Needless to say, I have started off the week with a bang. I FEEL SO DAMM GOOD. Power Rangers is going to be on TV in 40 mins time. And there's Astro Boy on TV now. He-man and Masters of the Universe. Wait a min, CEOs dun watch cartoons right? But they accompany their kids to watch them. haha, so I will still get to watch. And... I will be watching Shrek later in the evening. Hee. Can't wait... I have definitely caught all the worms I need today. Yummy...
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| Reality DUN suck! (Ok, at least for now) |
| 05.22.04 (6:20 am) [edit] |
"Hotel California" by Eagles never fail to perk me up. The guitar solo is beautiful and the lyrics... intriguing. Some rumoured that if you play the track backwards, you will hear Satan's voice. Haha. Dun know how true. But I guess this adds mystique to the song. Not to say the lyrics about not being able to leave the hotel. Or the strange voices you hear along the corridor. The whole eerie feeling reminds me of my nightmare last night. The first one this month, I think. Can't really account but it got me waking up in cold sweat at 5.30am in the morning. I did not even dare to go to the toilet. But I am never good at holding my bladder, so I rush to the toilet and throw myself back to bed. I could have get into the Guiness Records for this.
All I can remember now is that I am in a very old school. School populated with many ghosts. At least that's what the students there told me. But I can't remember which school. Anyway, there are many stairs and many long dark corridors. And the school is very deserted. But how come I am so sure it's a school. Beats me. I was so afraid in my dream that I keep walking face down, hoping not to meet any "ghosts". Dreams are always so weird. Nonsensical. But it scares the hell of me anyway. Perhaps it is just the loneliness in my dream world that freaks me out. You never know.
Then to my 2nd dream shortly after my trip to the loo. No ghosts. Stoopid. I got pick pocketed by 2 guys. And when I confront the guy, he flashed a dagger and chased me across many streets. And the weird thing is no one cares. It was a busy street but no one cares. And I just got chased by two thugs. Dammit! Leave my wallet alone. Not much money inside anyway. And I ran ran ran till I met a policeman who tried to help me. Then before I know it, I ended up in an Arcade watching people dance. I was with some frens.. and then I met the two pick pockets again. And I started running again...
run... run... Brrring..... MY ALARM CLOCK! Shucks. What a crazy dream. Did not make sense. Somehow I feel that whenever I sleep, I am transported to another realm living another me. A pathetic me. A vulnerable me. Eww. I never want to get stuck there. Thank God I am back here in reality. Who says reality sucks?
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| Crazy Zany Looney...THAT'S ME ALRIGHT! |
| 05.21.04 (4:40 am) [edit] |
Realise that I have too many serious entries for the past wk or so. Not a gd sign. Haha. Life's burden not meant to be carried. It's meant to be shared - willingly or unwillingly - to people around you. Weird antics. Whatever. The point is: it is time to spice up my blog a little with some crazy antics and of course a looney song by Happy Tree Friends. Who else? :lol:
[b]CAUTION: BLOGGER IS GOING BONKERS. NO PUNK INTENDED.[/b]
[u]ERIC 1:[/u] AARRGGHHH!!! I dun feel like doing anything now although my to-do list is piling up. So envious of Huat who can just head to Orchard to jalan jalan coz he has nothing to do. Oh man.
[u]ERIC 2:[/u]I miss Jasmine Trias. She is really a babe on stage. She's my idol alright!
[u]ERIC 1:[/u]I wun waste my time watching such stoopid shows. Goodness. I can't believe you actually borrow my eyes to watch them!
[u]ERIC 2:[/u]You are pathetic. Anyway... while reading a biography entailing Apple Computers this morning, I felt a surge of gratitude to my dad and mum. If they have not given me an education, I wun be able to read or write. I would have been denied the luxury of reading.
[u]ERIC 1:[/u] Like I care? Duh! I was sleeping in the train. Can't be bothered to read like you. Nerd.
Hmm.... Should I sleep now? 8.38pm. Not a bad time to sleep. But I still soo full from my dinner. Dammit, I should have eaten more bananas to help my digestion. But I will need to go to the toilet more often. That means I have to leave my chair. But I am too tired to do that. Then how am I going to sleep?
[u]ERIC 2:[/u]Oh man, that's so crap! Get a life will you? Am I neglecting Charmed? Why din I feel excited when Enyong wanted to lend me Season 6 Episode 11 till 22 this afternoon? Is it becoz I have lost my mind?
[u]ERIC 1:[/u]You bet your ass on it, my dear Eric 2. Can you stop being so sentimental and lovey dovey?
[u]ERIC 2:[/u]I can't help it. How does fresh lavender smells like again? I miss the smell. I miss Santa Barbara. I miss my freedom...
[u]ERIC 1:[/u]I can't believe that I am gonna be stuck with you for the rest of my life??!!
[u]ERIC 3:[/u]How long are you going to crap, my dear boys? I am sure there is more constructive thing you can do besides blogging randomly.
DANGER: BLOGGER HAS REACHED A STATE OF INSANITY... LALALALALALALALLALALALALA
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| A Step into the Future |
| 05.19.04 (11:56 pm) [edit] |
Yes, my application to NOC (NUS Overseas College) has officially and in principle been approved! If things go smoothly, I will be in Philadelphia (Bio-Valley) next July for one year. Feelings of euphoria came swiftly but ended swiftly too. Sitting down with Diana, the NOC Officer, I realise that it is a decision that will affect many people. And there are some calculated risks that I have to take upon admission to NOC. Plans have to change too. What's new?
A lot of frens commented tat my life's a breeze. I seem to get whatever I want. Wrong. I fight for what I want but many times it comes with a price. I guess I am lucky in some sense. Blessed. To me, going NOC has always been far fetched dream. First of all, it is VERY tough to get in. Secondly, being an exchange student, my chances of going to NOC is really really tiny. But I took my chances. Try hard to convince the Board to let me go and got a pending email since April. Waited for two months not knowing where my future lies and now, this. A glimpse to a possible future. I really really want to get out of Singapore. After my exchange at States, I feel so liberated. Singapore is simply too small for me. I want to fly. NOC is a natural choice. I get to work for a year as an intern in a start up company at Bio-Valley. Study in prestigious University, rubbing shoulders with entrepreneurs-to-be. Oh man, that's like a dream come true. Partial.
But IF I really go, how am I going to account to my parents? My mum is not well. My dad is not really well off. My uncle is not very supportive. And... I have someone now. Tough decision to make. However, this time round, I am going to take it easy. I have a year more to go. Things may change. School may decide not to let me go. Who knows. In fact, the battle has just begun for me. There is massive paperwork to do. Plans have to change. And I have only one year to make the necessary changes. But whatever it is, I am going to take my chances. That's what I do best. But for now, I got to plough thru' stacks of research papers and journals. Bleah...
God, be with me. Alwayz.
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| In blues... |
| 05.16.04 (12:01 am) [edit] |
I have officially been barred from going out by my mum and my doc. :cry:
Was badly bitten by some unknown insects when I went to the beach or park (either one) and it is quite bad. Feeling itchy all over and red too. Went to see a doc yesterday and she gave me a jab that makes me feel damm drowsy, with tablets to go with. Oh man, lucky it's the holz. Guess I will be out of action for a few days.
And..I hope I recover. Damm sure I will. But soon plz. The itch is killing me PLUS I dun want get confined at home. No seafood. No fried food. Aarrrgghhh.............
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| Happi Birthday, Dad! |
| 05.14.04 (7:29 am) [edit] |
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| Welcome to the topsy turvey world of ours... |
| 05.12.04 (8:45 am) [edit] |
[b]US vows to get beheaded-American's killers
1 Russian killed, 2 taken hostage in Iraq
Iraqis march for Sadr to leave Najaf
Bush expresses disgust at new abuse photos, video [/b]
I was terribly disgusted by the games these "children" are playing on National TV at the expense of so many innocent people. Ok, I am not gd at talking politics or why such a phenomenon is taking place but heck, I am gonna exercise my freedom of speech and give my two cents worth of opinion before I head off to something more interesting.
Ok back to this whole "You humiliate my people" and so "I kill your people" kind of drama. Or is it the other way round. Whatever. This is NOT fun to watch esp. for the victims' family. I dun know if it is due to the censorship of the video clips that I did not realise that the Iraqis actually beheaded Berg. But at least that was wat I read in the papers. Brutal violence. This is totally insane. I never believe in my whole life such a thing can happen. What has the world turn into? I alwayz believe that you will reap what you sow. The cycle of karma will return to haunt. Why are they abusing the Iraqi soldiers??? And that bitch soldier who got interviewed was non-chalent abt it saying that she was just following orders. Who's orders I ask. The devils??? Dammit! I am sick and tired of all these ravings and disrespect for human rights? Ok, enuff said. I am just fustrated. These things can be avoided. This world can be more peace loving. Seriously speaking there is no turning back for Bush or for any of us. We are in it together. I wonder how we are gonna bear the future? Wth guilt? Insensitivity? I realli don't know. God, saves us all!!!
I realli wonder what's gonna be on news headline tomorrow... They should have taken my advice long time ago... These things could have been avoided. An email I sent them some time ago...
[i]Hi Mr Boss,
With all due respect, you are not doing well these days. Look at the white hair you have. Oh man, u must still be using the cheap skate shampoo again right? I told you to change, din I? See lah, tell u dun listen... Ok, now we got bigger problems.
It is pretty obvious that our dear Iraqi frens are not happi with u and whatver u do. Ok face it, they dun like you. Period. Doesn't matter what you do. They just want to nit pick. That's life. You should be old enough to fanthom. I have been working hard to come up with a masterplan to solve these problems. We still have hope as long as u listen to me. Here's the plan...
Objective: To erase all the dumb dumb things u have done.
[i]OPERATION "Eraser":[/i]
1. Get your own Administration to watch CareBears Series (with 5 mins break form every episode) YOU included!
2. Get them to reflect on the significance of each episode. Ask how they can apply to their real life. Get them to draw mindmaps. (Refer to Adam Khoo's book I sent you -- I am a genius, so are you.)
3. Have lectures on each bear. Their tummy symbol and also their powers. Occupy them with a lot of homework - draw the bears, sing the carebear song etc. prob incorporate the carebear theme song to the National song too...
4. I will send my rep to Iraq to do the same. It is pertinent to the whole success of the operation to do it simulataneoulsy with the Iraqis. Of course must dub it in their language for them to truly understand Carebears.
5. Make sure they all eat drink sleep Carebear till they understand the real essence.
Just a word of advice:
C'mon! We r all frens! We all love each other. Let's make this world a better place. Kiss and make love. Not hate. Draft apology letters and say sorry to each other. Shake hands on National TV. Tell the whole world that from today onwards, U (and the Iraqis) r gonna live in harmony. Release all the prisoners. Release Saddem. Tell Osama to come back. Tell him you miss him!
Last but not least:
Have a get together and then watch Carebears together.
AND for goodness sake, can you pls invite me too? The last time I was at States, your guards stop me from entering the White House. I somemore made you Tang Yuan. Peanut one somemore.. ^&(*&()*)_(_)+_%^$^%
And have you spoken to my PM or not? I dun want to serve reservist leh... Dun forget hor!
Best,
Secret Pal[/i]
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| There's something about the way you looked tonight... |
| 05.11.04 (10:04 am) [edit] |
For once, someone sang me a song. Haha. Yes and not the other way round. Damm sweet... And I just realise how meaningful this song (My Way) is too. Thanks!
As my dear buddy journeyed towards her dream, I am left waiting. Not knowing if I will get to go to Bio-Valley. Since two mths ago, I have been left hanging with an email from the NOC Team that my application is still pending and I will get a confirmation this May. And while I waited "patiently", some of the Admin peeps from NOC kept assuring me that I would get it. But somehow I think otherwise. Then just today, my dad threw an ultimatum. "Uncle Freddy thinks that it is a waste of time to go for NOC. You have no target at all... He would rather you concentrate on your honours and then later after your honours, he can send you for two yrs overseas to study masters..."
Sounds like a gd idea right? But no, I was mad. Silently of course. These days I daren't show my temper around the house. No point. Anyway, I am angry coz my dad relied fully on other people's opinions. Just one word from my uncle, and I can't go. Full Stop. And the best thing is this: My dad said blatently that I will not get any financial support from my uncle since he is not supportive of me going for NOC!!?? What the??? He is threatening me with money?? At least that's the message I get. Even my sister sees it this way. I totally loathe it! Who says I need your money? I can alwayz support myself. Not like I am not working... Besides, I will be working as an intern there. I will be paid. My air ticket will be paid. Insurance covered too. Why can't they support me all the way? Sighz...
Anyway, I recieve an email from the NOC team earlier. I have to meet up with Diana this Fri coz there are new changes to NUS Policies on s/u and being on exchange makes my case more compliacted. What's new? And I think my chances of going to NOC is getting dimmer and dimmer. I still remember that time when I applied for exchange, I faced a lot of problems too but I guess this is it. Whatever it is, I have contingency plans. I will still find a way to fly away. Probz after my honours if I can't get into NOC. Might as well...
Wun want to stay here for long .... But there's someone here now... How? :?
[u][b]MY Way (Clay Aiken)[/b][/u]
[i]There's something bout the way you look tonight,
There's something bout the way that i can't take my eyes off you.
There's something bout the way your lips invite, maybe its the way that i get nervous when your around. And I want you to be mine
and if u need a reason why,
[Chorus:]
Its in the way that you move me, and the way that you tease me the way that I want you tonight, its in the way that you hold me, and the way that you know me, when I can't find the right words to say, u feel it in the way, you feel it in the way.
Theres something bout how you stay on my mind, theres something bout the way that I whisper your name when I'm asleep Oh no. Maybe its the look you get in your eyes.
Oh baby its the way that makes me feel to see you smile. And the reasons they may change but what i'm feeling stays the same.
I can't put my fingers on just what it is that makes me love you, you baby. So don't ask me to describe, I get all choked up inside, just thinking bout the way.[/i]
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| You are beautiful tonight... |
| 05.10.04 (9:55 am) [edit] |
No special meaning for putting up this song. Purely for listening pleasure. :wink:
I have moved on and things r looking up for me. So happi... hee. Nitey!
[b]你不ࢷ 2; (王力宏 )[/b]
當世界& #21482;剩下&# 36889;床頭 9128; 你那邊& #26159;早晨&# 24050;經出 8272;
我側身& #24863;到你&# 22312;轉身 無數陌& #29983;人正&# 22312;等下 9968;個綠 128;
一再錯& #36523;彼此&# 33030;弱的 6178;分 如果渴& #26395;一個&# 21563;的餘 8331;
我關了& #29128;黑暗&# 25226;我拼 1534; wo
你不在 當我最& #38656;要愛 你卻不& #22312; wo
無盡等& #24453;像獨&# 30333;的難 5384; wo
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一個人& #21507;飯這&# 20491;凌晨 孤單一& #20154;份 你低聲& #35498;你有&# 21029;人
我的話& #31570;只有&# 33258;己的 9636;溫 怎樣認& #30495;也不&# 19968;定成 0495;
你說的& #23565; 我不得& #19981;承認 wo
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無盡等& #24453;像獨&# 30333;的難 5384; wo
你不在 高興還& #26159;悲哀 你都不& #22312; wo
我受了& #20663;再偷&# 20599;好起 0358; 但你不& #22312; wo
Bridge 那些搖& #25850; 我都明& #30333; 都明白
但你不& #22312; 愛已不& #22312; 不在
你不在 當我最& #38656;要愛 你卻不& #22312; wo
一個人& #20998;飾兩&# 35282;的戀 4859; wo
你不在 高興還& #26159;悲哀 你都不& #22312; wo
像空氣& #33324;不存&# 22312; 再沒有& #30165;跡的&# 24859;
你不在 當我需& #35201;你的&# 24859; 你不在
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| Happi Mothers' Day, Mum! |
| 05.09.04 (1:36 am) [edit] |
No one is perfect. But in my eyes, you r perfect! Your love for the family is unconditional. Your sacrifices for us is admirable. And your undying support for me and sis is irreplacable. But of coz there r umpteen times we anger u or even hurt u. And sometimes, we even find your nagging super irritating. But I guess we r wrong afterall. You love us too much to let us learn the hard way. U always leave the best for us. You scrimp and save so that you can buy nice clothes for us and you will just buy a cheap pants to replace your old worn out ones. You will eat less so that you can have more money to buy healthy food for us. When we were babies, you worry when we were sick. When we started school, you worry that we can't keep up with work. When I get to Army, you worry that I wun get used to the life there. Now that I am studying in a U, you worry that I wun be able to find a gd job. Mum, in your eyes, I will always be a lil boy. But I am honoured to stay as one. I know it is no use to ask u to worry less, coz you love us too much to stop worrying ...
But mummy, we really appreciate what you have done for us. Really. This song on my blog (by Corrinne May - Fly Away) is dedicated to you. The song reminds me of u. I still remember how sad u were when you know my exchange to States have been confirmed. Although it was only a short 4 months, but deep down I know you that you can't bear to see me go. But you saw my eagerness to go and you can't bear to see me disappointed. In the end, I know you love me too much to let me stay...
I love you, Mum..alwayz!!!
With lotsa love and admiration,
Your Dearest Son
[u][b]Corrinne May - Fly Away[/b][/u]
[i]"When will you be home?" she asks
as we watch the planes take off
We both know we have no clear answer to where my dreams may lead
She's watched me as i crawled and stumbled
As a child, she was my world
And now to let me go, I know she bleeds
and yet she says to me
You can fly so high
Keep your gaze upon the sky
I'll be prayin every step along the way
Even though it breaks my heart to know we'll be so far apart
I love you too much to make you stay
Baby fly away
Autumn leaves fell into spring time and
SIlver-painted hair
Daddy called one evening saying
"We need you. Please come back"
When I saw her laying in her bed
Fragile as a child
Pale just like an angel taking flight
I held her as I cried
You can fly so high
Keep your gaze upon the sky
I'll be prayin every step along the way
Even though it breaks my heart to know we'll be so far apart
I love you too much to make you stay
Baby fly away
ohh...
I love you too much to make you stay
Baby fly away [/i]
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| Farnie Moments @ Retreat 2004 |
| 05.07.04 (10:06 am) [edit] |
Just returned from a 3 day Retreat and it is almost impossible to write everything down. Decided to post some pics instead coz they r really farnie and it reminded me of how much fun we had togther. :D
 
Spoof of Charlie Angels (L-R: Edwin, Samuel, Me)
 
Spoof of LOTR (By my team BINGO BIG FISH) *Dun ask me why this name? We could not settle for one. Hence decided to take both*
 
One of the fun games we played - Protect Me (the egg) and KC "Your Friendly Associate" *grinz*
 
Watermelon Team (L-R: Declan, Stella, Edwin) and of course a pix of BoD with Dr Danny and Sarah.
 
Another family pix and of course the mahjong khakis led by Joshua San
 
How can we go wthout a BBQ during Retreat!!! Yum Yum
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| Happy B'day, Sis! |
| 05.07.04 (7:13 am) [edit] |
Happi 18th B'day, Sis!!! Time really flies ... Like the famous saying goes: 女人十& #20843;一朵&# 33457;. Enjoy your youth and dun be in a hurry to grow up. And remember freedom comes with responsibilities. Learn to look at things from Mum's and Dad's point of view. Dun always think that they owe u a living yeah? And... the world dun revolve around you! But nevertheless, I admire your individualism and guts to fight for what you want. But dun do it at the expense of losing your loved ones. Hope you like the Chocolate Swirl Cheese Cake that I bought for u! I love you and I will be there for you alwayz! Muack Muack!
Love,
Bro
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| A Walk down memory lane |
| 05.02.04 (12:28 am) [edit] |
A Glance @ Maldives
Saturday was a loooong day for me and I shan't elaborate. But the night was fabulous. Got a call from one of my gd pals, Chris and we had dinner together at this famous Muslim coffee-shop down in Sembawang. The satays, pratas and roti-john is damm delicious but I guess the company was what makes the whole dinner/supper so fun. I mean we have not catch up since I left for States last year and so we just chat on and on. I update him on my life and he updates his. Haha. Anyway, the best part was after the dinner. We went back to our fave hunt out. Sembawang park! Where else. He drove there and we were back at the beach, sitting besides this big tree where he and his bro used to swing on when they were 6 or 7. Yes, the tree was still there but the swing was gone. Only the ropes remained. So there we were, sitting facing M'sia, in the company of some fishing-fanatics, and we had a great talk. Everything under the moon. That felt realli gd. He knew abt my mishap recently and have wanted to meet me to hear me out and perhaps give me gd advice. What a great fren! You sure did, bro! :wink: Felt so much better already.
Oh and one of the topics we chatted on was diving! Haha. He is a beach craze person and he is Divemaster too. So he told me abt his recent diving trips including Maldives!!! Oh man, I have always wanted to go there. There in Maldives, he and his frens saw the eagle ray!! And baby sharks too! So cool... After that lil. anecdote, I was inspired to get my diving license fast! I MUST fulfilled it by this holz. Damm right. Haha. So I can arrange for Maldives to be my graduation trip. Diablo, you guys heard it ah! We will all go together k! ONZ!
While we were driving back, I unwind the windows and the night breeze just felt so gd. Now that I have my driving license I realli hope that I can get a car soon. Hee. And this song that you guys are hearing now on my blog was the song that we blast while driving down the road. It felt so gd. I feel so alive!! Yeeeooooooowwwww!
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