Sunday, July 31, 2005
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
What a night!
Oh man...this is crazy..it was originally a dinner outing with Adrian and Chris..a lovely pizza dinner at Arthurs.
In the end we ended back up at Adrian's place with a few of his colleague from Rex. much drinks was passed around and Adrian got really smashed. I was half gone but still ok enough, Sarah the lovely girl cheated at the game of Bluff (she threw down half her deck at below the table, none of us noticed cos we were all quite gone cept for a couple of people). Weiye (internee at Rex, from NUS) drank the most hard liquor tonight, think more than 3 shots of Vodka. All thanks to Indian Poker.
And it is only the second day of the semester...
In the end we ended back up at Adrian's place with a few of his colleague from Rex. much drinks was passed around and Adrian got really smashed. I was half gone but still ok enough, Sarah the lovely girl cheated at the game of Bluff (she threw down half her deck at below the table, none of us noticed cos we were all quite gone cept for a couple of people). Weiye (internee at Rex, from NUS) drank the most hard liquor tonight, think more than 3 shots of Vodka. All thanks to Indian Poker.
And it is only the second day of the semester...
Friday, July 22, 2005
Saturday, July 16, 2005
AMUNC ends...
It was finally the finale of the Asia Pacific Model United Nations Conference (AMUNC) last night.
The Gala ball was certainly the highlight of the entire proceedings given that so many of the delegates, directors and the secretariat have put in the effort to make it work. Especially the secretariat, they rock (and mostly cute too!). I can't believe it was all a student driven and runned huge event!
The happy coincidence of my birthday occuring on the same day as the end of the conference was certainly more than welcomed by me given that I am so used to having smaller affairs such as simple meal outings with friends and family. It was certainly a change when I immersed myself in the great party atmosphere and hearing so many birthday wishes from my committee mostly, the lovely girls and gentlemen that they are.
As for my experiences in this conference, it is hard to put it in words and indeed will only end up as a long prerambulatory clauses..hehe. Fun, nervewrecking, interesting and aboveall eye opening. While the nature of this conference may be substantially different from most other working conferences, the AMUNC has certainly, I believe, given all the participants the impetus to want to do something more and the opportunity to network somewhat. And it is my own wishes that the great and nice girls and guys in my committee to keep in touch with each other and hopefully some lasting friendships would have been birthed.
All in all, as they say, the curtains must drop down as the shows end and as we leave each other now, we will surely meet again in the future, somehow, somewhere. Goodbye my friends!
The Gala ball was certainly the highlight of the entire proceedings given that so many of the delegates, directors and the secretariat have put in the effort to make it work. Especially the secretariat, they rock (and mostly cute too!). I can't believe it was all a student driven and runned huge event!
The happy coincidence of my birthday occuring on the same day as the end of the conference was certainly more than welcomed by me given that I am so used to having smaller affairs such as simple meal outings with friends and family. It was certainly a change when I immersed myself in the great party atmosphere and hearing so many birthday wishes from my committee mostly, the lovely girls and gentlemen that they are.
As for my experiences in this conference, it is hard to put it in words and indeed will only end up as a long prerambulatory clauses..hehe. Fun, nervewrecking, interesting and aboveall eye opening. While the nature of this conference may be substantially different from most other working conferences, the AMUNC has certainly, I believe, given all the participants the impetus to want to do something more and the opportunity to network somewhat. And it is my own wishes that the great and nice girls and guys in my committee to keep in touch with each other and hopefully some lasting friendships would have been birthed.
All in all, as they say, the curtains must drop down as the shows end and as we leave each other now, we will surely meet again in the future, somehow, somewhere. Goodbye my friends!
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Monday, July 11, 2005
The story of the mountain tortise
It is the start of the conference today. And the only way to describe it from my perspective is that a mountain tortise is probably a good illustration.
So many fascinating people and a few attractive ones too...but oh well, the usual caveat applies, the cross cultural barrrier for any mutual attraction probably says much for my case especially since I do not attempt to ingratiate some of the nice delegates with my horrid brand of charm. More like swarm.
But i had it pretty alright so far for this conference. Will be glad to leave behind my topic in a days time.
Do I really sound like I am from the Phillipines???
So many fascinating people and a few attractive ones too...but oh well, the usual caveat applies, the cross cultural barrrier for any mutual attraction probably says much for my case especially since I do not attempt to ingratiate some of the nice delegates with my horrid brand of charm. More like swarm.
But i had it pretty alright so far for this conference. Will be glad to leave behind my topic in a days time.
Do I really sound like I am from the Phillipines???
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Life in Australia
Tip number one for all Singaporeans or other Asians or anyone else who happens to be residing in Australia temporarily or for good.
If you get spat on twice and thrice on a bus or in any public space.
Remember rule number one.
Go for the head with your hardest punch on one of the weaker guys, especially the one who looks the most irritating. Now I know some other advice out there is to go for the biggest fellow, thing is unless you can confidently do so, it's better to take the weaker one out of the game first.
Then quickly aim at the nose or the softer parts of the facial structure of the other morons who picked on you. It quickly gives them something to think about.
I didn't follow the second rule, so yeah I am telling you who is reading this to do it so you won't be thinking about it two days later on why didn't you land a few more hits.
Now, it is expected that you will have to take some hits, so, just grit the teeth tightly, prevents the lips from being cut by your own teeth. Throw down any specs immediately when the physical altercation starts, saves you money, trust me.
And oh, most likely the morons who picked on you are stupid street kids who when grouped together have a combined IQ of an extinct dinosaur, so don't hesitate in even going for the smallest one. Need me to remind any of you to watch Jurassic Park again? You know, those evil little raptors. ...then again the raptors in the movie are probably even more intelligent than the stupid moron street kids.
Please do not even entertain the thought of negotiating or backing off, unless of course, you have decided to play the stupid dumb asian (or insert other ethnic group) act, which only serves to increase your potential pain.
Life is unfair, so don't expect to go crying to the authorities which by then is too late for you to do anything other than to shake your fists angrily in the air cursing the gods.
And oh, this tip applies mainly for the males, wouldn't really advice females to do it unless, well, they have some sort of vigorous trainning before...no no, TaeBo Boxing in the gymn doesn't count. And I do hope all of you pay your insurance dues religiously.
That is all.
Amen.
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If you get spat on twice and thrice on a bus or in any public space.
Remember rule number one.
Go for the head with your hardest punch on one of the weaker guys, especially the one who looks the most irritating. Now I know some other advice out there is to go for the biggest fellow, thing is unless you can confidently do so, it's better to take the weaker one out of the game first.
Then quickly aim at the nose or the softer parts of the facial structure of the other morons who picked on you. It quickly gives them something to think about.
I didn't follow the second rule, so yeah I am telling you who is reading this to do it so you won't be thinking about it two days later on why didn't you land a few more hits.
Now, it is expected that you will have to take some hits, so, just grit the teeth tightly, prevents the lips from being cut by your own teeth. Throw down any specs immediately when the physical altercation starts, saves you money, trust me.
And oh, most likely the morons who picked on you are stupid street kids who when grouped together have a combined IQ of an extinct dinosaur, so don't hesitate in even going for the smallest one. Need me to remind any of you to watch Jurassic Park again? You know, those evil little raptors. ...then again the raptors in the movie are probably even more intelligent than the stupid moron street kids.
Please do not even entertain the thought of negotiating or backing off, unless of course, you have decided to play the stupid dumb asian (or insert other ethnic group) act, which only serves to increase your potential pain.
Life is unfair, so don't expect to go crying to the authorities which by then is too late for you to do anything other than to shake your fists angrily in the air cursing the gods.
And oh, this tip applies mainly for the males, wouldn't really advice females to do it unless, well, they have some sort of vigorous trainning before...no no, TaeBo Boxing in the gymn doesn't count. And I do hope all of you pay your insurance dues religiously.
That is all.
Amen.
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Monday, June 06, 2005
Driftwood
Feel like one now.
It was suppose to be my last semester but due to some technicality, the shore never looke so close and yet so far. But still, I am looking forward to it.
Right now, I have more than a couple of major papers to write, yet, my brain feels mushed out. I seemed to have forgotten how to construct a logical argument in essay format. It never have been my strength. Narrative and descriptive essays were my forte since primary school. I like to use long convulated style to bring across a simple action. It reads nice but awfully painful when applied to serious papers.
Oh the wretchedness of it.
It was suppose to be my last semester but due to some technicality, the shore never looke so close and yet so far. But still, I am looking forward to it.
Right now, I have more than a couple of major papers to write, yet, my brain feels mushed out. I seemed to have forgotten how to construct a logical argument in essay format. It never have been my strength. Narrative and descriptive essays were my forte since primary school. I like to use long convulated style to bring across a simple action. It reads nice but awfully painful when applied to serious papers.
Oh the wretchedness of it.
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Amongst the mist
Nothing much to add nowadays...except that some dude told me online that I need to work on my interpersonal skills, I guess so, I just don't know how to handle people. I can probably kiss goodbye of any hopes of a good potential career with the current level of PR skill I have now. Maybe I should take up 'How to be Conniving with an Angelic Demeanor 101'. Pretty sure there is some course available somewhere on that.
Haha pretty negative post eh, think the nicest positive posts I ever put up was the pictures, hahaha. But then again, I am merely being reflexive according to Anthony Gidden's theory.
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Anyway, congrats J.H on Graduating! Sorry I cannot be there to take pictures with you. Fly high mate.
ANd oh Gundam Seed Destiny's latest episode is just soooo cooooooooool. Ok I am a closeted Kira Fanboy :)
Haha pretty negative post eh, think the nicest positive posts I ever put up was the pictures, hahaha. But then again, I am merely being reflexive according to Anthony Gidden's theory.
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Anyway, congrats J.H on Graduating! Sorry I cannot be there to take pictures with you. Fly high mate.
ANd oh Gundam Seed Destiny's latest episode is just soooo cooooooooool. Ok I am a closeted Kira Fanboy :)
Friday, May 20, 2005
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Friday, May 06, 2005
The Ex-President
Just realised a few people out there especially of my generation mourned for the ex-ex President of Singapore. I wonder why do they show such sadness..maybe it is the wave of public emotions that swept them along too.
I feel, very little.
Am I an ingrate, heartless? I suppose. I don't recall reading any great deeds of his but I do know most people recall that he was a genial, warm, friendly person plus being humble never hurt his reputation. Ah well, to mourn for such a people person's passing. he was of whom the face of the technocratic state, I suppose is such an irony.
But heh, who fights the system anyway.
Hope he had it good while it lasted.
I feel, very little.
Am I an ingrate, heartless? I suppose. I don't recall reading any great deeds of his but I do know most people recall that he was a genial, warm, friendly person plus being humble never hurt his reputation. Ah well, to mourn for such a people person's passing. he was of whom the face of the technocratic state, I suppose is such an irony.
But heh, who fights the system anyway.
Hope he had it good while it lasted.
The weather
Have been unseasonably warm for an autumn but I like it. Nice cool breezy balmy weather. Makes the mood feels lighter even though the days are shorter.
Our moods are like the seasons too. :)
A few other friends recently picked up blogging too. Nice, Too bad I don't know how to link them and probably shouldn't too judging from the stupidity that have been occuring of recent with the rest of the Singapore linked blogosphere. Besides, I wish to hide away to a corner away from the glare, heh, not that this space would have anything saucy enough for bloodthirsty modernised neanderthals.
Our burdens are like the bags we carry daily to school to work to wherever we go. We never ever really put them down, we only change the bags that they are carried in.
Assignments are nearing. Asses have to be kicked at, namely mine.
So Khai, unfortunately you won't be reading any stuff here that are worthy of a nice gossip, cos I have not been doing much with regards to salacious activities. :p
Laterz.
Our moods are like the seasons too. :)
A few other friends recently picked up blogging too. Nice, Too bad I don't know how to link them and probably shouldn't too judging from the stupidity that have been occuring of recent with the rest of the Singapore linked blogosphere. Besides, I wish to hide away to a corner away from the glare, heh, not that this space would have anything saucy enough for bloodthirsty modernised neanderthals.
Our burdens are like the bags we carry daily to school to work to wherever we go. We never ever really put them down, we only change the bags that they are carried in.
Assignments are nearing. Asses have to be kicked at, namely mine.
So Khai, unfortunately you won't be reading any stuff here that are worthy of a nice gossip, cos I have not been doing much with regards to salacious activities. :p
Laterz.
Monday, April 11, 2005
exhausted
I am physically tired and mentally quite exhausted..but still have to persevere. No matter how much others may see me, I still have to struggle on.
That is life.
That is life.
Thursday, April 07, 2005
...
This is not a post on whether I saw a cockroach today, eeeewwww.
I don't know what this post is about really, but this is in the aftermath of a really bad phone call.
After 25 years and 9 months worth of socialisation and up close astute observation, I have come to the conclusion that I am not suitable for this world and specifically am, what is commonly called, a black sheep, amongst the basic unit of society (only in Singapore) that I belong to. Can anyone say, baaaaaa....?
It is amazing that Alexander Bell Graham (or something) came up with the invention of the telephone system. Because of his invention, thousands and upon thousands of people have to bear the scars and heartaches inflicted onto them across the thousands of invisible miles.
I don't know what this post is about really, but this is in the aftermath of a really bad phone call.
After 25 years and 9 months worth of socialisation and up close astute observation, I have come to the conclusion that I am not suitable for this world and specifically am, what is commonly called, a black sheep, amongst the basic unit of society (only in Singapore) that I belong to. Can anyone say, baaaaaa....?
It is amazing that Alexander Bell Graham (or something) came up with the invention of the telephone system. Because of his invention, thousands and upon thousands of people have to bear the scars and heartaches inflicted onto them across the thousands of invisible miles.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Of Getz, of rain, of the recent past
The past two days have been raining incessantly. Reminded me of my time in Melbourne again during last September. The Getz had been a good trusty companion for me and Keegan on our little road trip. I still recall vividly our drive down Melbourne's road especially during the drive down to Philip Island. It was raining heavily and the songs by The Cure and Maroon 5 still rang ceaselessly in my head.
Friday, March 18, 2005
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