至少我是这么认为。。。
今早发生了几件事让我提不起经。本以为能开开心心的度过这半天（工作），却遭到没想到的冲击。其实没有什么大不了的，只不过我不喜欢这样被对待。原先有机会跑两个星期的shift，但却不知何故而起了变化。当然，期待的落空对我造成一定的打击，但真正让我气愤的是没有任何人来通知我。到底把我当成什么嘛！？！我是从别人的谈话里，‘偷听’到的。好纳闷！好声气！好失望！
原本希望和同事一起吃饭也从五个减少到三个。结果最后其中一个告诉我他有计划了。当时已跌到低谷的我也没想很多，而是之后获知他有可能是跟另一班同事吃饭去了。特别伤心的是，里头的人都不是他很要好的朋友。真的彻底伤了我的心。完全气愤地我，幸亏有Selena陪我吃午饭，还主动请我，实在感动。气也不好对她发了。
说实在的，我真的不知要怎么对这些人。好累噢！不想原谅，却又可以让自己一个人气！=（
小事在错的时间发生可能会造成巨大的伤害。
Christmas Day had always been a normal Public Holiday for me even if there was some X*mas exchange over the last few years. In the past, i would sms or send out my well wishes via Christmas card. This year, i did not send any card by post. There was only 4 person who had received my card this year.
Alright, i admit that for the past few years, i had my fair share of time sharing with my friends but this year, it had been kind of different. How different? More games! New experience! More fun!
+ More Games
We used to stick around for a meal, some gift exchange etc. This year, we had more than meals. With Angelina joining in, we had more 'manpower' for fun! Xin, Nat, Ber, Angel and me was in for Skipbo, Sabotuer, Pictionary (Chocolate edition) etc! Ooops, i lost track! But I remember had fun till late night. I am sure tired that day! Imagine playing SkipBo in the void deck at wee hours! haha...
+ New Experience
I boarded the Hippo Lights Up Tour Bus with Nat, Ber & Angel. This was my first time experience, though it could have been better. I prepared bubbles to create nice effect for photo shoot! BUT the rain had spoiled everything! But still we enjoy ourselves since it was the first "Rainy" Hippo Tour during X*mas countdown! Little do i know that the annual X*mas light-up competition is still on-going! Why didn't the newspaper covering in a larger scale? I missed the good old days where every mall is competiting for the honour! =(
Nevertheless, Hopes everyone enjoy their Christmas!
Though the cakes is a little dry and filling ('cos we had it after lunch), but i believe the effort is priceless. My first DIY cake from a friend. Hence, even though i am very full, i force myself to finish 2.5 slices of cake. Sad to say, this may be my first and only cake in 2011. Despite that, i am already thankful for whatever i have now. =)
Weeks after the sexy and saucy advertisement poster was removed, Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) is back with much better offering to Singaporeans. Hey, for those who can't take such hot stuff? Just don't step into Orchard for the time being or simply walked the opposite street of A&F. A&F brought a legion of boys from all over the world, namely Italy, Brazil and, of course, Singapore. Their boys may not be drop dead gorgeous or with superb bods, they are all charming and definitely there is at least one for everyone's appetite.
These boys are not only eye-candies, they charm on-lookers with their cheekiness and poses. Ladies (and guys) are allowed to take photos with them real close! I am sure some even took the opportunity to 'touch' their favorite boy! These bods really put my body shape to shame. If only i can be as fit as one of them... =( On a positive note, they serve as a motivation for me. Strive hard and i may be fit, if not as muscular as them. Like others, I have personal favorites too. For Asians to stand out from the 'ang mos' is never easy.
Above photos were from google search and fb (by Marcus Seng). Below are photos i took... =)
Personally, I like the right guy. It sounds weird, but i guess it is ok. hahaha
This performance meant alot to me as i get to sing one of my favorite song by Hins Cheung, 只是太愛你 (translation: Because i love you too much). What's more, i received lots of 'Likes' in facebook! Cool huh?! Hell yeah! I felt so good when i receive constructive comments or praises. But deep within me, i hope one day to receive my cousin's or Juliet's 'Like'. That will mean A LOT to me! Nevertheless, i hope i will get more opportunity to perform! =)
Song #2 : 傻瓜 (原唱: 吳克群)
Song #3 : 你那麼愛她 (with Darryl Quee)
那些年，每到夜晚，风雨不改的等待你的电话。
习惯性的，拿起电话，听你声音。
我们无所不谈，即使白天见面，夜晚还是有话题聊天。
那些年，我们朝夕相处，似乎慢慢的把我的心牵牢到你的心。
我们在同艘船，面对同样的问题。
你坦然面对，我黯然躲避。
你逐渐克服，我却无法脱离。
这将是一个不能说的秘密。
喜欢一个人，真的是会在她找到幸福而替她高兴的。
拥有幸福才是最重要的。
对我而言，喜欢一个人不一定要拥有，但一定要能让她得到幸福。
恭喜你。 你抵达下一站，希望你永远幸福。
我没恋爱过，但我很庆幸至少我有表白过。
可惜的是我没有等大案。
没有勇气听，没勇气面对。
算是遗憾吧。
我的个性不容了解，尤其是对感情这门科目，每人会知道我的想法，每人会知道我的成绩。
有些人说我可以是高材生，有些人认为我蠢比弊了。
有人认为我不努力，有人认为我要求太高。
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或许大家都有对的地方。
我不知道要的是什么。
我不知道路要真么走。
我不知道我错过几个站点。
人生往往不像搭公车，错过还能回头。
我真的很庆幸，至少我知道曾经何时，我有人在车站等待。
其实，往往我都会在想，若我遇到对的人，我是佛会采取任何主动，还是笨笨的再次错过。
还是即使我知道，但没有勇气面对。
只因为我不知道要的是什么，不知道能给的是什么。
一生只会年轻一次。
每件事物都将成为一段美好的回忆。
能让我想起以前，这也证明一切的一切都深深地记载在我回忆录里。
一点一滴的回忆。
On my way to camp, i overslept on bus but thankfully, i woke up in time when the bus reached a landmark that i recognised! I missed two stops before alighting on the third. Imagine if i slept to other places, i would not know how to get back! Untill today, i still need a bit of time to recognise the bus stop to alight.
On my way home from camp, i slept all the way to the bus interchange. The bus captain woke me up politely! Thanks uncle. He even ask me to take my time, no need to rush. =)
On my way to Chinatown, i slept on the train and yes, i missed the station and reached Harbour Front. This time round, i am not really sleeping but i missed it as i was playing my games and i thought Chinatown will come after Outram Park. Ok, i wasn't myself yesterday! =x
On my way home from Yishun, once again, i slept and thankfully woke up on time to alight. But i was really shag and tired.
I am not sure why but i guess my body is really exhausted. I lie on the floor and i can go ZZZ. But thanks to the 'training', I can sleep while i am travelling from one point to another to 'recover' a little. haha... In short, Army can be really helpful!
Sad. I should not be happy since i did not do well in the presentation. I was dumbfounded for the first question, questioning the reason of using graph to show a data that should be shown in table form. I thought the usage is perfectly normal and fine. Isn't it better to display or show the results in graphical form? Isn't it more visual? Another reason why i am sad is that it is obvious my initial report is not good enough and I am not sure how much difference will my amendment to the report help me.
Now in the 3rd week of November, my body is taking its toll. Four on-going items. Four quests, i call. All had to be done by this week, before i head into the last week of Novemember preparing for my FINAL paper (THE VERY LAST ONE).
1. Study IE2010E Exam
Doing my reservist, i taking whatever free time i could squeeze to study for this examination. It is my fault that i did not wake up in time for the examination last year. One year on, the paper standard increases, lecturer had changed and i have lesser time to focus on my other stuff while my peers enjoying it. Exam Date: 21st Nov (MON)
2. IE5203 Term Paper
30% of my IE5203 module, i have to try and score whatever points i could after failing badly during the mid-term. I had no idea why but i am the bottom two of the class. The hurdle here is getting started. I had issue formulating my problem before i can perform the Decision Analysis Cycle. Deadline: 18th Nov (Friday).
3. Changes to FYP Report
As mentioned earlier, I hope to take this chance to improve on the score of my FYP. I am now doing Chapter 9: The comparative studies. 3 more sections to do and i can submit to my supervisor for comments. Hope he do give constructive comment and help me to score. So far, no much help from him. Deadline : Undefined. Hopefully by this week.
4. SAT performance.
I know, I know... i should not have taking up the performing chance in the midst of exam and reports. But performing chances are not easy to get, not for me. Thanks to Darryl. I am offered the chance to perform after CrazyWorld Cafe in Aug (or is it July?). Hence, i seize the opportunity and wanting to prove to those doubters that i can do it. This time round, i do get moral support from my friends. I just hope i do not let them down.
街上的行人匆匆忙忙
此刻的画面是无声的世界
我故意装作不在乎
不在乎你和她的一切
我失去了你 这是一开始就知道的剧情
我失去了你 也失去过去拥有的回忆
这样的改变 你怎么从来不知道
街上的行人匆匆忙忙
此刻的心情是无声的世界
不在乎你和她的一切
我失去了你 这是一开始就知道的剧情
我失去了你 也失去过去拥有的回忆
这样的改变 你怎么从来不知道
我失去了你 这是一开始就知道的剧情
我失去了你 也失去过去拥有的回忆
这样的改变 你怎么从来不知道
我失去了你 这是一开始就知道的剧情
我失去了你 也失去过去拥有的回忆
这样的改变 你怎么从来不知道
经年可说是孙燕姿，林宥嘉和何维健的丰收年。国宝燕姿以《是时后》专辑荣获'最佳专辑制作人', '最受欢迎女歌手','亚洲传媒大奖' , 'Y.E.S. 93.3FM醉心龙虎榜年度顶尖金曲' , '十大金曲' 和 '榜榜上风光'等，六大奖项。林宥嘉则摘下‘年度专辑大奖’，‘龙虎榜榜上风光奖’，‘十大金曲’和‘飞跃大奖’。一向来被乐评看好的宥嘉，终于不负众望夺得‘年度专辑大奖’，说实在的，我很替他高兴。他也因为夺得这奖，变得很激动，甚至在表演时给与100%的表演，几乎忘我，超放的开！从没看过大这样的表演！赞！何维健爆冷的击败热门罗志祥，夺得‘最受欢迎男歌手奖’，证明他的人气一直在爆升。通过微波，Twitter，Facebook等管道和歌迷互动是管用的。
Auntie Lucy 和 Michelle Chong (一炮而红的‘Ah Jiao’) 再度带来许多节目效果。 这次Auntie Lucy和Hossan Leong带来爆笑的对话，而AhJiao（和帅哥Tom Price）更让人轻松许多。值得一提的是胡夏和梁文音的粉丝。胡夏的粉丝即使声音已经变哑了，甚至走音，还是继续为偶像呐喊。梁文音的粉丝则为没有出席的偶像加油打气。因为节目拖拉的关系，整个典礼在多数时候让人想睡觉。With Mr October not being kind to me, Mr November doesnt seems to be that friendly too! But definitely better than Mr October! =x In October, i am rushing for FYP. No one to blame but myself. Now comes November, I will be back in green! YES back in reservist! This time round, i am just rounder! haha...
In the midst of reservist, i had to prepare for a performance, FYP presentation, DA Term Paper (or project), 2 module examinations. Boy, its gonna be a challenging month. Its do or die. May everything works with me and pass this tough period QUICK and EASY!
Its part of my plan to shift reservist to this period, hence i am not gonna complain but i just hope my family sleeps EARLY! haha i can't study with TV on... SUPER ANNOYING! I kinda look forward to reservist! Nah... i am not crazy... but i wanted to clear the annoying NS cycle soon! and at the same time, took a break off the work. Losing my direction at my workplace... supporting roles for everyone and busy only when people needed me seems to be working fine but it can get rather boring! I am sadly a workaholic! haha... Aiight, watch out for my blog soon!
"Not something to be proud of, then why do you keep saying it", you might say. To me, it is something rather hurting. It is quite shocking. Not to my friends, but to me as well. I had to admit i am not as hardworking as i am this semester. Not when i am like a lost sheep in the large grassland.
"最无奈的是，我不能怨任何人。这是自己造成的。"
"伤心。无助。彷徨。疲倦。泪湿眼眶。"
"我好累！我好想哭！但可笑的是我眼泪是干的了。"
These are just some of my feelings i posted on twitter when the shocking results sinking in. But no, i did not really shed a tear. I wanted to but... my eyes are too dry. I wanted to vent out my anger, wanted to blame the whole world! BUT, this time round, i am unable to do it. I had no one to blame on, but myself. I really become lost of emotions soon after. No longer sad, no longer helpless, no longer feeling anything. Totally blank!
Left 11 days for my FYP and nothing is done yet. I need someone to slap me, someone to bash me up, someone to make me feel pain before i can stand up once again. i need.... it...
I would like to take this opportunity to congrats this newly weds a blissful marriage and many kids to come. =)
Special Thanks to this couple. I gave my "first-time" away! This is the first time i am one of 'brothers' for my friend's wedding and i thoroughly enjoyed myself. But honestly, it is a tiring day! Though it should be more tiring for the couple. =)
It is an honour to be the co-emcee for the wedding dinner event. This is my second time being an emcee and first time handling the English portion. Of course, I also 'forced' to be the emcee for the solemisation. Thanks to my co-emcee and fellow brothers, they lessen my anxiety and the English speech is definitely easier than the Chinese portion. Even though, the Chinese portion is shorter. Previously, i was the Chinese emcee and i definitely not as smooth or confident than this one.
It is a pity that we could not spend more time taking outdoor photos due to the weather. But that's okay! Most importantly, everyone had fun! Hope the wedding couple too! =)
Photos: Coming Soon!
Apart from the competition "I Just Wanna Sing" as posted in my previous post, i had did spent some time taking photos. I created an photo album "Hey, You Got A Mail", after being inspired by my friend, Lynn. I also managed to capture some photos while bring my friend to Chinatown to test his new DSLR. The photos was uploaded to the renamed album "C H I N A T O W N 牛 車 水" . I am glad that the updated album received more likes and compliments! =)
Apart from spending time taking photos, i am glad that i managed to get connected with my ex-school and classmates of Chong Li Primary School (Class of '96). Special Thanks to Facebook, Jinwei & Evin for pulling everyone back. Its great to see all of them again, see them doing well and having fun! CLPS '96 ROX!
Recently, i had been hit with two crisis! No! Not mid-life crisis! It's Financial & Weight Crisis! Financially, i am very weak. No thanks to all the policies i bought last time and now becoming a burden. As i mentioned again and again, my weight hit the red light - 79+Kg and now... I am trying to control and shed those fats. Joining the facebook "Staying Healthy Together" page. I began to walk more stairs, take less lift. Eat cheaper & less fried food. Hopefully, i am able to get back to 75Kg before aiming to lose more. =) Wish me all the best! =)
落选心情当然会有些失望，但绝不气馁。因为我知道自己根本还没达到专业标准。周围的朋友个个比我强，而我很庆幸有一群不管怎样都会支持我的朋友。借此机会想答谢他们：
替我弹钢琴的Lynn,
替我想点子的Darryl,
为我准备一切录音器材的Nianwen，
替我加油和给我有一线明星梦的Joey和Elaine,
一群支持我的新，旧，好朋友。。。 - CLPS (崇礼小学） ’96班次，
- Yaoqiang & Jackal
- AFPD (AUO) 工作伙伴
- Twitter friends/Replugged friends (including Viv & Fion)
还有那些我不知道或认识但还是支持我，还替我 "Rate" 的人。
小弟在此再次谢谢大家！谢谢！
I wonder if there is a chance for me to attend to Mung's dinner in Kluang. That will be my first wedding dinner overseas. Looking forward to it, subject to approval of my change in reservist since it hit my December reservist. The main reason of applying for deferment is due to the fact that I had a paper on the first day of my reservist. Imagine that! haha... May things go my way then! =)
I am now in Serangoon CCL waiting for Qiang ge to go to meet A-Jin. Still feeling rather lethargic due to the lack of sleep. I had slept late last night but woke up early for exam this morning. And yes, one more module cleared. I had to admit i was not well prepared for the papers and honestly, i do not know how to prepare. Anyhow, its over and i left my ongoing FYP, and two more modules to clear! This academic investment became a little bit of a burden to met as the years go by... Hopefully, i can get returns from this invesments.
I felt great when i met Hao for lunch in the afternoon. I had not seen him since our last papers in May. We both went into different modules for this special term. Until now, i am unsure if the decision was right for my GPA. i had to admit that IE4299 really give me an opportunity to explore MS Excel. In Excel vba/macros, i found my new interest and ways to show my abilities. As i have lots of opportunity and time to explore and learn excel at work and in school. I learnt and apply it to improve our daily job. Boss and collegues, hence, saw my eagerness to learn.
This open an opportunity for me to switch department and also a change in job scope. Good or bad, its up to one to decide... For now, i am still unable to conclude since i am not THAT affeced yet... i have to take a longer time to see about it. All i can say now, i am happy with my spare time to do excel/vba... With exam over, time to force myself back into FYP!
虽然舞台小，但一想到要表演，始终会感到紧张。不！是超紧张的！我甚至紧张到手臂发麻，声音颤抖，唱错旋律等。但说是在的，当我唱第二首歌时，我有些许的放松！也许当时错误连连，所以告诉自己＇豁出去了＇！哈哈！
在DNW里，我资历最浅（从名字就看的出吧？我是排最后的'W')。真的很庆幸Darryl来找我。他人很好，歌很棒，难怪能收到各位的信赖！我想他知道我信心与日俱渐，所以想帮我从拾信心吧。谢了，Darryl哥（虽然你比我年轻）！
接下来应该很少有机会歌唱演出吧。确定的只有在十二月当司仪了，所以很期待进祥的婚礼！
剛和朋友聊到博客的話題發現自己竟然是少數在博客以中英雙語發表意見，思想的人!
其實很少會去想到這問題，通常腦子裡想的東西確實比較容易以中文來表達吧。或許是因為中文是我在日常生活慣用的語言。但當然對於我來說，使用電腦書寫英文會是比較方便，較容易。因為我打中文字必須通過'南極之星'，相較之下會麻煩些。
雖然如此﹐為了進步中文﹐我仍然繼續努力以中文些博客。我永遠不會忘記在中學時被中文老師講評說自己的語文表達欠佳﹐能拿個‘B3’其實已經很好了。雖然有點傷心﹐但這畢竟是事實。唯一能做的是不放棄﹐繼續努力﹗
若沒忘記﹐我的英文也是通過書寫的方式有所進步。我不敢說自己英文好﹐更不用說我精通雙語﹗若現在的我的英語很差﹐你可以想象當時的程度﹗But hey, at least I can convey effectively in English (ignoring all the grammar mistakes that I may make)! 呵呵﹗
能看到自己不是在友人中唯一的‘博客’時﹐真的很棒﹗我會繼續下去﹗
Another that caught my eye under the individual category includes 范的涂鸦空间 by F@N. Many cute comics are uploaded and post there. Though not a lot of post but i guess it is not easy to maintain a comic-style blog. Hence, that is a commendable effort!
This year's Singapore Blog Awards 2011 caught my attention and put shame to my blog... at least i find my blog dull and boring despite a change of colors and format had actually make my blog more lively. But still there is a lot of room for improvement. Though i have urge to create travel blog & food blog. I will stick to this personal blog first... but rest assure, i will try to revamp the site after so many years under "The Unspok3n Voice".
Who knows, i may get nominated in 2012 edition! =) Apart from the revamped, the business blog idea had been dismissed but there is a possiblity of creating a photography/travel blog or a food one that compliment my HGW account! Watch out my space here!
Never have i see this coming, never will i expect this to happen... but it just did. Nothing special but i just returned back from a guys talk that making me thirsty, tired, sleepy and sweaty! Gosh! How will guys talk ended up in sweat?
A friend of my whatsapp me up and asked if i am free. We stayed nearby and hence i agreed to meet him up. The rest are busy or wanna rest le. But its not a bad one, just tiring... Since both of us stayed in SK, we walked our way to Jalan Kayu! And guess what? I am like a tour guide to him for the westside tour of SK! Its my jogging route and i am very familiar with every corner of SK west. So yes, it is his first time to SengKang Riverside Park, SengKang Sports & Recreational Center, Anchorvale CC etc... The walk make us all sweaty! But guess that will help to burn away the sinful BOMB prata i ate just now.
The food and talk made me thirsty all the way. Its a great talk. I did not know that i shared so many common characteristic with him even though we may be seen as two different type of person. Deep inside us, we are almost the same. Almost, but not yet. One major point strike us apart and never same. A point no one will know! haha... That's a great but tiring guys talk!
Initially, i was hestitating whether to give it a try. Knowing that my standard is below par, i would not stand a chance against the rest. But still, i am having a slight hope that it might finally be a chance for me to 'shine'. haha. Honestly, i am going there for the experience. Never try, never know... isn't it?
One main reason for me to take up this opportunity is that i am losing confidence in music. Definitely not the money factor. There are many way better singer around me that sound great! Imagine i am living in this kind of world! haha... Its an honor to have them as friend, on a negative side, its a pressure and demoralising. On the positive side, i have to work harder... But as human, we tend to think abit negative first! haha. I know that i always have stage fright or crowd fright. If i don't even overcome the auditioning part, i will still face the same issue. I will not even have a chance to be afraid of stage/crowd!
For a split second, i did ask myself if i should continue singing. That is when i walk out of YAMAHA. Despite the fact that GL was very encouraging and positive, i still find my performance one of my worst! My voice is tired and sang too high without really warming up. Thanks to those people who encourage me when hearing that i am trying out tonight. Thanks guys.
Now i fully understand why i am always being missed out when there is an idea of organising a performance. why i am not in the list of possible candidate. I guess i am really not up to standard yet. Its demmoralising but i accepted the truth...
Not to worry, at the moment, i am not throwing my towel... YET! At least, i know, i took a huge step forward. Things can only get better, isn't it?
尤其在新加坡这四季是夏天的小岛，简直是把大家给热坏了！
有一次，我家的地板有如取暖机，温温的。
刚洗完澡，毛巾而是热热的。
不一会儿，汗水又不断的流出来。
和洗澡前简直没两样啊！
情绪也因为天气燥热，变得更情绪化了。
脾气有些暴躁，容易变得不耐烦。
也不知为何，偶尔也会变得失落，难过。
嗨！是时候去跑步，锻炼身体。
近期变得超胖的！拜拜！
因群眾要求﹐小豬羅志祥回來了﹗Personally, this has been the election that I am most involved in. For the first time, I attended 4 rallies (almost 5). With the 5th rally supposed to be PAP’s rally at Woodlands Stadium but was cancelled due to poor weather, I ended up attended 4 opposition parties’ rallies. They are namely Workers Party (WP) Rally at Ubi and Yishun Stadium, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) Rally at Woodlands Stadium and Singapore People’s Party (SPP) at Bishan Stadium.
Though not all cases raised are fair to the ruling party, People’s Action Party (PAP), many of the issues raised are valid. What surprise me most were the replies of the ministers. Comments after comments reported by local and online media showed that the ruling party need to undergo some changes and evolution, soon. If it wasn’t their actions, I believed that this year’s election will not be more exciting than the past.
The hottest stars during the elections must be Tin Pei Ling and Nicole Seah. Both were candidates of Marine Parade GRD for PAP and National Solitary Party (NSP), respectively. Both are young but not equally eloquent. On one side, Tin Pei Ling was on the headlines for all the wrong reasons, from “biggest regrets” issue to “Kate Spade” issue. One thing for sure, she made Kate Spade very popular in Singapore. Before her “introduction” of Kate Spade, I had no idea there is such a mid-range brand existing. Even an online Pakistan’s News [click here] put “Kate Spade” behind her name, as though that is her Christian name.
Nicole Seah, on the other hand, made headlines for all the good reason. Eloquent speaker, she answered all media questions with composure and showed compassion and empathy for all the residents she spoke to. Of course, her beauty had helped her popularity to soar as well. She became the second most-liked candidates of the elections, after MM Lee, in Facebook. She had since surpassed MM Lee with 101,866 Likes. After the campaign or elections , she was seen actively reaching out to the residents in Marine Parade GRCs and younger generations via Facebook.
WP created history in both WP’s and local election history by winning Aljunied GRC and Hougang SMC. This is the first time an opposition party won a GRC. This election win saw 6 elected MP from WP in the parliament. WP will also have two more NCMP seats in the parliament, with the last NCMP seat went to Mrs Chiam of SPP.
The two casualties of the elections must be Foreign Minister, George Yeo and SPP’s Mr Chiam See Tong. Mr Chiam lost his Potong Pasir SMC that he managed since 1984 to PAP when he decided to put his wife in place of him, as he leads a team to Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. His age is one of the main factors, from my point of view, of his losses.
George Yeo has been one of the most respected MP in Singapore. But after losing the Aljunied GRC battle to WP, he will no longer be part of the parliament for the next 5 years. Many felt that his loss is not due to his incompetence but because his opposition is too strong. His opposition was also known as the WP’s A-Team. Many suggested replacing Tin Pei Ling with George Yeo or even replacing Minister Ma Bow Tan.
Most disliked MP must be Ma Bow Tan, with many feel that Nicole Seah’s NSP team will beat Minister Ma’s PAP team if they are pitted against each other. Post election also see another new star’s popularity rising. He has songs, merchandises, fan page etc being created just for him. He is Mr Yah Ah Mee, the returning minister of the elections. Google him, if you are interested.
No matter if the decision of Singaporeans are correct or not, things will never be the same again.
Up next, i will be putting 'watermark' to the MBS album. Enjoy
感謝Bro1 (Aris), 用心的給予建議﹐讓我認清現實生活的狀況。讓我慎重的檢討與策劃。真的非常感謝。
感謝Bro2 & 3 (Wen & Hao) ,二話不說的支持我。願意投資及幫忙﹐也同時提出許多建議。感激不境﹗
After the discussion tonight, i felt that my dreams may, indeed, come true. Had a small discussion with Bro1, Bro2 & Bro3 over our dinner/supper. I am so glad that everyone supports my plan and suggestions. But of course, more plannings are required. In the near future, i will come up with a proper proposal, improved my skills and standard of my food.
I am very confident that i can come up with a good proposal, a realistic one. Even if the details be incorrect when we are realising the plan, we can simply adjust the details to reflect the actual situation.
I would like to thank:
Bro1 (ARIS), for giving me suggestions and practical advice. It is really important that i have someone to pull me back from the fantasy world. Many suggestions are good and i believed that they will work! Thanks bro.
Bro2 & 3 (Wen & Hao), for supporting and agreeing to invest without second thoughts, at the same time, giving suggestions during our discussion. It is important to have money for business! =)
Once again, Thanks! Bros!
我並非願意 我身不由己
我也曾努力 卻徒勞無益
海嘯來襲時 即使預測到﹐也未必能阻擋
地震發生時 即使預測到﹐又有和用處?
天災人禍﹐ 有時是避免不了。
能辦到的是減低傷害。
現在的我﹐ 心情有如面對天災人禍。
一直愛跑步的我﹐ 可能要放棄。
只想在跑道上努力﹐ 卻身不由己。
膝蓋的不知病情﹐讓我一而再﹐再而三的痛苦﹐流淚。
我﹐能繼續嗎?
現在的我卻對‘錢’﹐這個字﹐有了另一种領悟。
今年遇到‘金融危机’，這也是我永生以來遇到的第二個‘金融危机’。這次的危機卻讓我深深體會什麼是人情﹐什麼是友誼﹐什麼是‘好人有好報’。我常聽到許多人只要一談到錢的話題﹐變想頒發逃跑﹗但我很慶幸﹐我周遭的朋友們﹐都不是這種人。也許是尊嚴﹐我很少會找朋友幫忙﹐更何況這事是如此的大。我不是一個容易攤開心窗的人。通常只會笑著戴過﹐不會說出心理的事情。
這次我讓朋友了解我的困難﹐並沒有真正向任何人提出借錢﹐除了定澤。他們都願意在能力範圍內幫我。定澤更是二話不說的替我還了第一學期的學費﹐也沒急著要我償還。令我十分感動。他也替我向幾位朋友提出我的難處﹐這些朋友便決定請我唱歌﹐吃飯。唉﹗我真的是身在福中不知福啊﹗若我有發達的一天﹐我一定不會忘了請過我﹐幫過我的你們的﹗
在此想謝謝: 定澤﹐Aris, Hao, Wen, Tony, Xinyi, Teck, BJ, RK, Ashton, Elaine, Joey, JQ
如果沒有你我在哪里 又有甚么可惜?
同時﹐我也在此推翻了"談錢傷感情"這句話。
討厭口說無行的人﹐但自己卻是其中之一。
常常會找千萬個理由﹐讓自己好過些。但﹐騙得了別人﹐卻騙不了自己。怨天怨地﹐其實我很少怨人。因為我深信怨人﹐不如怨己。其實我老早已經了解自己的性格﹐沒人比自己更了解自己。說白一點﹐其實在我身上﹐在我心理﹐存在著兩個自己。
唯有夜深人靜時﹐他們才會真正的見面。
唯有無人在身邊時﹐他們才一同出現。
慶幸或不幸﹐今晚﹐他們同時又再度‘開會’。
難過﹐自責﹐厭倦﹐疲憊﹐統統都涌入我懷裡。
啊﹗現在並不是討論這話題的時候。明天的測驗﹐相當棘手。若不開始‘抱佛腳’﹐明天就準備‘受刑’吧﹗
收起眼淚﹐提起精神來﹗加油﹗加油﹗加油﹗
一切都將會結束。
不要垂頭喪氣﹐ 不要輕易放棄。
暮色里也會有七彩的長虹。
再忍多一下就好﹐一下就好
一切都是值得的。
不要心灰意冷﹐ 不要愁眉不展。
盡心盡力的你﹐一定會有回報﹗
It is tiring as I volunteered to help the helpers in logistic part of the work, despite involving in participating as one of the "God of Fortune". We stayed till 1am or so to settle all the props & costumes before leaving for home. Of course, there are other people who stayed more days than me. Hence, it is not easy to be part of the Chingay.
Its FUN. I had lots of fun participating in Chingay. I get to know more friends too. To be able to participate in two segment of the Chingay is indeed great! How many people get the chance to do that? Though some aunties & uncles are grumbling, they withstand the long standing, walking and explosives.
Chingay = EXPLOSIVE? Yes, this year, Chingay 2011 introduced firecrackers in the first segment... firecrackers with 6 god of fortunes (财神爷) on the 12th Feb (there were 20 on 11th, but removed due to dangerous act!) & the longest firecracker dragon! My float of 50 god of fortunes was supposed to walk behind the 6 god of fortunes (from People's Association). Hence, there are supposed to be a safety distance from the firecrackers. Unfortunately, the 6 firecrackers god of fortunes threw the firecrackers in all directions, including at us and under the float. Some even slowed down to light up the firecrackers... Imagine the firecrackers 'cracking' by my side and near my ears? Yes, i was deaf for a few minutes before regaining my hearing... I seriously condemn the organisers for failing to see the danger to the participants.
Despite this, i enjoyed myself in Chingay 2011 with lots of laughter.. If there is other such enjoyable events and my time permits, i will join! =)
Oh ya, for those who do not know what Chingay is all about, Chingay is an annual parade in Singapore during Lunar New Year period. It is not about gay, even though Chingay sounds gay... It is a parade with lots of music, colours from all over the world. 2011 marks the largest Chingay ever with foreign performers and foreign media to air the parade on TV in their respective countries.
More info, Visit : The Official Website
My knee were required to be placed in an awkward position, which made me felt uncomfortable with some aching after that. Nevertheless, it is great that i am able to scan my knee successfully. Now, its all down to the results from the scan... Good or bad, please tell me how to recover!!!
Only 3 weeks into 2011, I am already involved in one of the annual celebrations/parades in Singapore - Chingay 2011! Special thanks to Ermei for giving me the chance to participate when I asked him. Its a great start to 2011! I will be one of the 'Gods of Fortune' and will also be the Umbrella-bearers in the Finale. Sounds great? May fortune comes to people around me this year!
Back to the topic, 2011 Resolutions! This year, I came up with the list of things i wanted to acheive. Here they are:
- Learn 2 songs of different language (e.g Cantonese, Korean)
- Learn at least 1 upbeat song.
- Learn a musical instrument (hopefully piano)
- Record at least 1 video (for youtube account: JWeeTV)
- Aim for B+ and above for FYP
- Take a set of photos on 'Donuts' (my flickr account: mini_donuts)
- Capture more captivating photos using my perception!
- Complete 3 short Marathons (Adidas Sundown, Nike & StandChart)
I also have a short wish-list:
- Able to slim down (I AM REALLY HOPING FOR IT TO HAPPEN!)
- Recover from my knee injuries
- Have a chance to perform?
Alright, shall get back to work...
Signing off
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Upon stepping down from the cab, we could not hide our excitement anymore. Our tiredness faded off immediately... The castle-like buildings surrounding the place is beautiful. The village is situated in the middle of a beautiful castle. The interior & exterior of the castle are astonishingly beautiful. Maybe, its my first time visit to this kind of place, i was totally captivated by its beauty! The village is similiar to 'Rapunzel'! It doesn't look like anywhere in Malaysia. Inspiration in photography began to pour in once we step on the 'bridge' towards the entrance!
Next stop: Japanese VillageIt had been a smooth beginning in 2010. I cannot really remember any unhappy incident that happened before June. This means that nothing major to note then. I had was happily busy juggling with school, work & music. Making my debut in performing at Simei CC is the highlight in the first half of 2010. Chalets and outings make my expectation for the year to be high and greater! Oh ya, that was when i began my touring of Malaysia with WP & HM! I enjoyed those times!
Things began to change a little in July. I missed my exam paper for the first time in my 25+years(then) of life. Despite getting into DEAN list, i have no mood to cheer about. Then, came the on-off friendship with Wayne. Maybe we enjoyed too much during our times together, making music, going out, hanging out. I even spent my time helping him in his school work. Soon, the fun ended. We did not hang out or sms or even MSN chat for months. Various reasons can be listed but i shall not list out. He is likely to be the fourth (or fifth) person to turn their back on me. I will take it too hard.
I think that it is likely due to IPT training that i went, my right knee begin to give way. The vigorous training weekly is not what my knee can cope. Moreover, i still went for 10Km runs... Even till now, my knees had not recovered. I missed Nike run but glad that i went for Standard Chartered run. Aim to go for 3 runs next year with Adidas Sundown being the first. May go to see sinseh tomorrow in hope that my knee can recover.
The last notable event will be what happened in Nov/Dec. Because some small issues, it snowballed into a rather big issue. Then came the outburst during my study week for semester 2. As i had slacked a lot during semester 2, it is crucial period for me trying to get the mood right to study. When i finally forced myself to the study place, i received an sms that destroy my mood. Yes, i was rather disappointed, unhappy and agitated then. Glad things were settled after that during genting trip. I know things will not be the same again, but at least the friendship was salvaged. It does not really matter whether it can get back to the good old times. Friendship and trust need to be built by all parties. As one old chinese saying goes, "One palm cannot clap!"
Annual gatherings with EC0118 & Photonics often make me feel blessed! Blessed with the friends around me. At least after so many years, we did not really make each other feel hurt. 2010 also saw my signal friends, aka Lounge 12, met up. Its a pity that i will never see all 12 get together, but i must thank Ermei for the efforts & the other 7 who tried to make it despite everyone's busy schedule. Those who doesn't bother? Its ok. I won't force. You guys just have to cherish your friends more...
Special Thanks to HanKeong. For allowing me become his wedding dinner emcee, i did not fare very well but its my 'virgin' show! It is really a great experience and i am willing to do more! A pity that i did not have much time to rehearse! I am to be a better one next time, if i have the chance! Or wedding singer =)
On a whole, 2010 had been a year of twist and turn. I am just glad indeed that all had been over... Hope a better year in 2011