Friday, February 29, 2008

29 Feb Finally

This has been a special day. 29 Feb! Once in every 4 years. I have decided to make an effort to blog it down. Well, its also the eve of my bday. hahha.. I got an extra day of becoming younger. hahaha... Time flies and i am inching closer to 30. There are so many things to reflect upon but it seems that time is never enough for me.

This year has been pretty special to me. My buddy Ken made a dedication on air to wish me Happy Bday! hahaha.. Well, though we have called in to various station several times, we have yet to make one during our bday. It came to my surprise when he called me to tune in Class 95. Touched by his little tots. In fact, we knew each other for nearly 12 years. Like wat he mentioned on air, there will be more 12 years to come.

Side track a bit, my other buddies, to my surprise, nothing came from them yet. Not even a sms. Let's see if they will sms me on the day itself. I am fine if they are busy with work, however, if its the other stupid reason, i guess i have nothing to say. They are all caught in the same syndrome i suppose. I choose to believe they are busy with work. That will make me feel better. After that incident, no calls from them, no msn from them, they simply vanished into thin air. Only Ken has been there all these while. That's wat i call brother.

On the other hand, my new found friends from Dbl O came by. Mel had standby a session for me later tonite. This didi of mine is good la. He told me no matter how busy i am, he has prepared something for me. He wants me to go over his place for the special occasion. He has already given me a bday pressie, now another session... Lovely. How i wish if the other buddies of mine did tat to me. haiz...

I guess more session on Saturday! hahhaa... The whole contingent going to do something? I dunno la. What i treasure is the tots that count, not pressie. Even a sms will touch me. Serious. I am not a very bday person. Cos it reminds me of growing old. hahhaha... This period has been tough for me. I still need to travel to JB tom. Had an impt date. Wish me luck. This special day will be spent travelling around JB. hahahha... So interesting!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Beautiful Moments

Went out with Ken and gang this afternoon! Gosh! Ken gave me my pressie and it was a Burberry's perfume. It's nice of him to give something that i like. Seriously, it is the tot that counts. Brothers for 12 years, more than a decade le. I guess fate had brought us together. I will never forget how we went thru the toughest years in my life. His support and advice spurred me further. If not for him, i guess life would have been very different.

We had steamboat at Chongqing Hotpot! hahaha.. Yeah! The same restaurant that we patronised since 1997. Can you believe that? I still love the old branch at Tanglin Mall. The one at Suntec is not as good as the one in Tanglin Mall. We brought many friends to Chongqing Hotpot, including Luo, Feifei, Cur, Hao, Ying, Keith, Ed and Gavin. hahhaha.. Ya lor. So fun rite. It all started because of 933's Zhiyuan. After she introduce the place to Ken, we have been going there for nice soup for the last 10 years.

Mel came in the afternoon to join us. Surprisingly, he was off and gave me a call. I told him we were at Chongqing Hotpot having lunch. He came instanteously to meet us! Ken was a bit surprised that Mel called! Had a good bitching session this afternoon. Ken suggested if we treat ourselves to KTV. Ha. True enough, we went. We sang many songs esp songs from our generation! Erm... Haahahhaha... Mel was even more surprised when he see ken and i behaving like PPs during our KTV session. hahhaha...

Kairong came at night and gave me my pressie. So touch! He gave me a Teddy bear cos he tot i dun have a bear at home. He decided to get me one so that i can hug at nite! hahhaha.. That was nice of him. The bear is now sitting on my bed watching tv! I will sleep with the bear tonite! It is really nice of him lor. These dbl O friends have been very nice. They change my views abt many things in life. Really! Wat a good start for the week! More work to come but i hope everything will run smoothly!

Relax Monday

After hectic Sunday, i had an easy Monday! hahha... Seriously, i was totally drained out last nite. I slept 10 hours to recover all my rest. I will sleep early tonite too. Rest is something that i need! hahha.. I was talking to a colleague today and she had a stressful nite yesterday. We shared the same fate. She couldnt sleep well cos her mind was still very active.

I told her i had the problem too. That was why i told dearie i need some soothe music to cool myself before the sleep. I mean you wont be able to sleep so well with an active mind and a hyper mood. I calmed myself eventually. Had a good sleep! This morning when i reached office, my boss asked if i just came back from JB! OMG! I cant be going in and out all the time, if not, i would really faint! I will be heading JB again on Wednesday! I guess there will be a few more trips till March 8.

Dearie came over this evening! So happy! Well, i was lazy to go out cos i wanted some quality rest at home. I asked if it would be fine for her to come over. She came and it was nice! She bought a new HP! Nice lor! The new Samsung phone tat cost only $48 with an extension of the contract. Good deal hor!

I bought this Peach Alcohol and chilled in my room. Nice drink! It was the same drink that i had at Mel's place last Saturday except a different flavour. It was an easy drink, soothing and good enough to make me relax. I have been under great pressure recently. The drink did relax me a bit, but it was dearie's company that chilled me out! hahhaa.. Our work schedule had been tight and we din get many chance to meet. Miss her badly this time. So when i see her, i just feel so good!

因为思念,所以更珍惜!

I believe!

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Hectic Sunday

It had been long working hours over the last few days. I am rushing in and out of JB several times. The journey was tiring. To travel to n fro the causeway is no easy feat. I mean we are not there for a holiday but to work. I had a bad headache this afternoon. I was worried i may get a heat stroke under the hot sun. I din drink much water cos of work. I dun have the luxury to go to the toilet as and when i like.

I skipped dbl o for the second time since 2005. hahha.. I have never miss a sat nite in Dbl O except for overseas trips. However, i do remember i did miss one session cos no one went. I heard from Jeena that most still turned up. I told her then its probably time that i should retire. hahahha... Mel called me to see if i wanna go over his place to chill. Well, since i have decided not to go Dbl O, i joined him. We had some nice wine, tried on his new PS3. Damn nice. I think it is a good way to enjoy a Sat nite too.

Woke up at 530am this morning. I was like in a daze when i woke up. Did a quick wash up and i rushed to office at 630am. We were on our way to Kulai by 7am. The traffic in JB was good. I guess its early in the morning, so not many travel into JB at tat hour. Once reach Kulai, we had breakfast before our day start.

By 830am, the sun was high up. I really feel the heat and sweat. I was on long sleeve and that din help. We hang ard till 1130 am when the event finally ended. I was about to melt in the sun. I need ice water. hahhaha... The sun is big! We rushed our way back to JB and it was time for lunch. I ordered fruit juice to cool my temperature. However, i also had Nasi Bryani. Not very cheap for JB price. hahha....

I was pretty tired when i reached office. Rushed thru my work and it ended at 830pm. I was dead tired then. Took a cab home. What i need is a good rest tonite. No calls, nothing. I am still cooling down and trying to relax a bit. Too hectic throughout the day. Will sleep early hopefully. 2 more weeks to go and it will be over!

Friday, February 22, 2008

Milestone Events

Really had no time to blog over the last few days. Work is really tearing me. I have got so much to do yet little time to manage. The project has indeed given me lots of stress. A colleague was telling me he couldnt sleep well cos of wat is going to happen next. I have to agree with him. Afterall, we are new to the project and there are still many uncertainties ahead. Will be heading JB tomolo. Pray hard that everything will run smoothly.

Edison Chan finally admitted is wrong doing and has announced to leave the entertainment biz for good. Ha.. I am really curious why so many girls go to him. Other than he is rich, i seriously dun see him as a suave and handsome guy. These stupid girls fell for his trap. Why would one wants to take such personal pix? You never know wat is going to happen, why take the risk? Well, he is the only guy but with at least 8 women! hahhaa...

Am i rite to say, after all the enjoyment, he simply quit from the entertainment biz and everything will be forgotten? NO! Someone said the price is too high. I disagree. I mean he is wealthy afterall. His family do not hv to depend him for living. Silly girls lar. I pity the 8 gals lor. How on earth are they going to face pple in future. Maybe i am wrong, they might be proud of it. If not, they wouldnt have consented to Edison's request.

On another note, Singapore won the bid for hosting the first Youth Olympics in 2010! Hooray! I believe everyone is celebrating particulary the YOG committee. Teo Ser Luck has done a good job. His vision to push for the event materialise. It is also time to showcase Singapore to the world. Afterall, its the first Youth Olympics and it will be in history for the rest of the life.

I like the way we fight for the Youth Olympics. If we want to do it, we can do it. That is the zest! That is the motivation! I believe we will be able to stage the big show in 2 years time. 3 Cheers for Singapore!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Too much to Handle

It has been some 5 days since i last wrote on my blog. I have been busy with work, meeting up my crazy gang, visiting my ex-colleague and meeting up dearie. Work load is getting heavier as i am tasked on a new project. It will not be an easy job, however, it will be a good training ground for me as well as a brand new experience.

There were lots of things going on over the last few days, be it happy ones or upsetting ones. The happy ones are the gang in dbl o is getting closer each day. We do not meet to club only but also meet up regularly for other healthier activities. We chatted a lot and had fun. I feel happier at times with them cos the stress tat i face everyday vanishes. Their silly jokes did caught my attention.

Of course, there are also upsetting moments. This year, i did not spent v day with dearie cos of unforeseen circumstances. I am not trying to find excuse for myself, but i must say, many things cannot be controlled. This is life and we have to live with it. During this period of time, many things happened and it caught us off guard. Even the surprise that i planned earlier had to put on hold cos something did happen. Really no choice la.

It wasnt an easy week. In this coming week, more things need to be done. I am stretching my limits tool. I hope by mid march, everything will stablise before i move on with other stuff. Cheers pple!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Want Peace

It has been one of the toughest moment in my life recently. I am at a junction where i somehow lost control. There are many things that i wish to help but eventually i just couldnt. The turn of event is tearing everyone apart. Is this the right way to usher into the new year? I really wish to leave away from this place for a while. What i wanted is some peace.

My peace have been disturbed perpetually recently. I am getting sick. The same old grandma story is regurgitating all over again. Even dearie is getting sick. How i wish it din happen. Seriously, we cant do anything but just to watch wat is going to happen. The feeling is back, really, wat i went thru during those years are back again.

If i can overcome the last time, i should be able to this rd. I told myself, i lead my life and it should not be hinder by these kind of nonsense. I shall carry on my life and live it to the fullest. I am not going to let this matter bug me. ha.. Hopefully. The storm is still brewing. I know! I am too tired to rattle on. Not been sleeping well since last nite after knowing wat happen. I was very sleepy throughout the day with impt task to do in the morning. Shall go to sleep now! Peace!

Monday, February 11, 2008

CNY Ramblings

Its the fifth day of lunar new year. Finallly had some time to blog. I was so tired last nite after a short chat with mel. My work schedule has been pretty bizzare over the last few days. It will be off on a day, work on the next day. This routine continued for a week till today. I wanted to enjoy my CNY but somehow, i dun have the privilege like others who can enjoy a long holiday.

Honestly, I have not been visiting my relatives this year. On my off days, i spent my precious time resting. Well, on the first time, many relatives came and i cant leave the house. Went to chalet at nite, still feeling tired. On Sat, i went to dearie place. hahaha... Well, her house is the first place that i visit on CNY. hahhaha.. Not even my cousin or auntie's place. Time is too tight and i dun want to spent my time rushing here and there. Too hectic.

When everyone is finally back to work, i can start to enjoy my little break. hahahha... Many friends of mine had started work while i hid behind my bedsheet and sleep till late morning. whahah... Everyone is having monday plus post holiday blues while i relax comfortably. Will be heading out soon to visit my relatives. hahaha.. Well, aunties dun need to work.

Many things happened the last few days. Ed came back from Thai. We had a reunion at K box on friday. Fortunately i went. It has been some 4 months since i met him. Chin Yin, Yvette and Yan were there. We gossiped. Met Qi who broke down in front of me all of a sudden. I dun really know wat to do. I was like blur for a moment yet remain my calmness. Its abt relationship. Anyway, things have changed and she has yet to put down wat happened.

My dear friend revealed to me abt his new relationship. I was pretty happy initially as he has found his new love. However, i hope he will be more careful this time. Never land himself in a miserable state like the last one. I can sense his old self coming back. Hopefully i am wrong. When comes to matter of the heart, no one can help except the person himself/herself.

As for the situation back home, things are still as crazy as ever. How i wish the matter will just vanish. When i dun think abt it, i am ok. When it comes, blood pressure will rise and dun feel like coming back. Too nonsensical! hahhaha... Nonetheless, everything is still under control. I still wanna lead my life, remember? A life full of zest and colour!

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Year of Rat

Its the Year of the Rat! I have been working and rushing before CNY. Well, my schedule is always packed during this period. I managed to get a off day before new year eve. Lovely. I started to do some packing and cleaning up. Finally had some time for gym cos my gym routine has been affected by work recently. Always so busy!

I had some free tickets to CJ7. hahha... Went to The Cathay for the first time. Well, this will be the first and my last visit there. I am totally disappointed with their service. Ken has been telling me how good the service is. My personal experience tell me otherwise. I went into one of the halls without ticket. I know i am not allowed. This "helpful" staff came over n DEMAND for me to get out with a harsh tone. I was like??? You could tell me nicely i am not allowed into theatre without tickets. I will just walked my way out. Spoilt my mood. Alrite, i know its part of my fault too... Nevermind, i just love to complain.

CJ7 is only a so-so show. I am not into movies after i retired from the scene. It is more like Stephen Chow kind of production, with similar jokes but this time, some touching moments. I was with dearie, mel and his friend. When the show ended, we headed to ktv pub again! We met the regulars till pretty late. We sang and drank. Ha.. As usual. I guess this is also the first time dearie went to a ktv pub with me. hahhaha...

On new year eve, we had reunion dinner in office. WOW! There was really good food lor! We had 盆菜 that consist of abalone, prawns, scallop, duck feet, cabbage etc. Very delicious. Then some colleagues bought chicken wings, braised pork, mee hoon etc. My boss bought us curry chicken which is fantastic too. The session ended with lo hei! yay! This is my first reunion dinner with my colleagues on new year eve despite working here for 3 years.

The night was spent with Ken as we head for drinks. Lovely. He was a bit high with all the usual actions again. hahhaha... He was literally rolling ard. hahha. The bouncer almost got him out! I was like... hahhaa.. The bouncer asked if he was my friend, cos he cant roll ard in the chill out area. So he asked if i could bring him out. I brought him to the toilet instead. hahah.. I guess he threw out some liquor and he returned normal! hahahha..

Time to take a short break! My relatives are here but i am so sleepy. Shall rest a while and update more abt this lunar new year! Huat ah! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Cai Yuan Guang Jin!

发发发发发发发发!!!!

Monday, February 04, 2008

Mel Bday

Mel's bday started last friday with his other good friend. There was a big celebration at his usual hangout in Boat Quay. We were joined by most regulars from Dbl O. There were tons of drinks, really. He was somehow force to finish up cups after cups of liquor. I take my hats off his colleagues. If it was me, i guess i would have fainted! Really non-stop!

On Saturday after midnight, it was his bday. Everyone was invited to Dbl O for another round. This time there was cake. The usual dancing plus dedication from us. Then, at the chill out lounge, we sang him more bday songs. David was drunk and he was funny! ha! He was sharing his army stories and even cried! hhaha.. So cute! He is our huggable bear bear. hahha...

Anyway, back to Mel, this young friend of mine asked if i could be his god bro from then. To be honest, i was surprised when he asked officially. Of course, i am fine. All these while he has been asking me for advice and telling me about everything. He belongs to the same generation as my biological bro. However, my real bro is sort of wierd at times. hahahha... Ok i shall not tok much abt the Z generation, the nonchalent group.

Mel has changed a lot eversince he returned from his trip. I hope he has really changed for the good. We were not on talking terms previously cos of some unhappy occasion. I was upset by his behaviour and the way he handle his emotion. Seriously, a young guy like him who has been in the work force for so long should learn to handle his affairs well. Sad to say, during tat time, i would call it disaster. Things got out of hand and i told myself, i will wash my hands off his affairs.

I think i have written in the blog couple of months ago when our friendship hit the lowest. I am the kind of person where, once i offer advice and you choose to ignore or worst still, u do something tat is way out of control, i will let you be and probably ignore you for the rest of my life. I shall shut my golden mouth and you wont hear from me ever again. He had tasted my power. However, things improved when he came back from his trip 2 months ago.

I have decided to forgive him becos honestly, his sincerity touched me. I could feel he was overjoyed when i finally opened my mouth to tok to him. He has done quite a bit for the purpose of our friendship. Nonetheless, i hope he will keep it that way. I treasure him as a bro and i hope he will too.

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I had a spontaneous reunion dinner last sat with dearie and family. Oh man! It was really SPONTANEOUS! hahhaha... Everyone was at home and mummy decided to call for a reunion dinner. Dearie dropped by and wala, she had dinner with everyone in the family. hahhaa.. Its kinda of nice to have dearie with us for dinner. Mum was good, she cooked us abalones and big prawns. wooooooo....

It's only 2 days away from the year of Rat. OMG! So fast. Boss was kind to give me an extra off later. hahhaha... yeah! I can do some packing and spring cleaning later. Will be meeting dearie and didi later for a press screening. hahhaa.. I am not sure if there will be other artise but i guess the movie should be good. CJ 7! hahhaha.. Stephan Chow latest production! Yay!

Friday, February 01, 2008

电视新纪元

I was browsing thru you tube when i saw channel u launch. OMG! I was present at the ceremony 7 years ago. How can i ever forget tat day in NUS UCC? It is indeed a pity to close the station. There were so much excitement during those days. I still remember Mediaworks holding events at Paragon, with pple pushing trolley, informing Singaporeans the launch of a new TV channel. They have so much to offer!

I caught one of the last transmission again. The new anchors from both channel, Channel U and Channel I were emotional. A friend of mine had a dubbed copy and i intend to borrow. hahah.. It must be damn cute to look at how it was 3 years ago. On the last day of Mediaworks transmission, i was out clubbing at Music Underground, with dearie and ken. hahahahha.. So fun!

I was having a business lunch a couple of days ago. One of the big boss asked abt the media industry. We were sharing some views on the closing down of the channels. Viewership has been falling due to competition from cable tv as well as new media like internet. Many young Singaporeans turned to internet cos news are more updated and there are podcast as well. There is no point watching tv as they could select the news that they wish to see.

Same for drama and other programs. They are all ready and one can watch at anytime at any point in time. There is no need to wait for a certain time to catch the drama. I seriously believe as time pass, the demand for tv programs will fall eventually. It will still exist but not as power as it used to be. Will there be a day when Internet replaces all traditional media? I guess we could only get an answer probably in 10 to 20 years!