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Getting to know more about myself

2009-05-30T13:08:00.002+08:00

Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.

Your views on education:
You may not like to study but you have many practical ideas. You listen to your own instincts and tend to follow your heart, so you will probably end up with an unusual job.

The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.

What are you most afraid of:
You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.

Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

Allow Your Own Inner Light to Guide You

2009-05-02T12:46:00.000+08:00

There comes a time when you must stand alone.

You must feel confident enough within yourself to follow your own dreams.

You must be willing to make sacrifices.

You must be capable of changing and rearranging your priorities so that your final goal can be achieved.

Sometimes, familiarity and comfort need to be challenged.

There are times when you must take a few extra chances and create your own realities.

Be strong enough to at least try to make your life better.

Be confident enough that you won't settle for a compromise just to get by.

Appreciate yourself by allowing yourself the opportunities to grow, develop, and find your true sense of purpose in this life.

Don't stand in someone else's shadow when it's your sunlight that should lead the way.

A Lesson in Life

2009-04-29T00:56:00.000+08:00

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, if they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere.

If someone hurts you, betrays you , or breaks you heart, forgive them. For they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to who you open your heart to.

If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and opening your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again.

Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you either.

You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.

Touching Life Story...

2009-01-10T23:44:00.001+08:00

A young man was getting ready to graduate college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.

As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box.

Curious, but somewhat disappointed the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible. Angrily,
he raised his voice at his father and said, "With all your money you give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the holy book.

Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care things. When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and
regret filled his heart.

He began to search his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. As he read those words, a car key dropped from an envelope taped behind the Bible.
It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words...PAID IN FULL.

Moral of the Story.. How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are notpackaged as we expected?

The Gift of Life

2008-12-28T23:14:00.001+08:00

On the very first day, God created the cow. He said to the cow, "Today I have created you! As a cow, you must go to the field with the farmer all day long. You will work all day under the sun! I will give you a life span of 50 years."

The cow objected, "What? This kind of a tough life you want me to live for 50 years? Let me have 20 years, and the 30 years I'll give back to you." So God agreed.

On the second day, God created the dog. God said to the dog, "You are supposed to do is to sit all day by the door of your house. Any people that come in, you will have to bark at them! I'll give a life span of 20 years."

The dog objected, "What? All day long to sit by the door? No way! I give you back my other 10 years of life!" So God agreed.

On the third day, God created the monkey. He said to the monkey, "Monkeys have to entertain people. You've got to make them laugh and do monkey tricks. I'll give you 20 years life span."

The monkey objected. "What? Make them laugh? Do monkey faces and tricks? Ten years will do, and the other 10 years I'll give you back." So God agreed.

On the fourth day, God created man and said to him, "Your job is to sleep, eat, and play. You will enjoy very much in your life. All you need to do is to enjoy and do nothing. This kind of life, I'll give you a 20 year life span."

The man objected. "What? Such a good life! Eat, play, sleep, do nothing? Enjoy the best and you expect me to live only for 20 years? No way, man!....Why don't we make a deal? Since the cow gave you back 30 years, and the dog gave you back 10 years and the monkey gave you back 10 years, I will take them from you! That makes my life span 70 years, right?" So God agreed.

AND THAT'S WHY.... In our first 20 years, we eat, sleep, play, enjoy the best and do nothing much. For the next 30 years, we work all day long, suffer and get to support the family. For the next 10 years, we entertain our grandchildren by making monkey faces and monkey tricks. And for the last 10 years, we stay at home, sit by the front door and bark at people!

Allow Your Own Inner Light to Guide You

2008-12-21T17:18:00.000+08:00

I'll be there....

2008-12-15T00:03:00.000+08:00

If one day you feel like crying...
Call me.
I don't promise that I will make you laugh,
But I can cry with you

If one day you want to run away--
Don't be afraid to call me.
I don't promise to ask you to stop...
But I can run with you

If one day you don't want to listen
to anyone...
Call me.
I promise to be there for you.
And I promise to be very quiet.

But if one day you call...
And there is no answer...
Come fast to see me.
Perhaps I need you.

-The End -

As I Walk Through Life ....

2008-12-14T23:41:00.002+08:00

I've learned-
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned-
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned-
that you can keep going long after you can't.

I've learned-
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I've learned-
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned-
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned-
that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned-
that just because someone doesn't love you the
way you want them to doesn't mean they
don't love you with all they have.

I've learned-
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every once
in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned-
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others,
Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned-
that just because two people argue, it doesn't
mean they don't love each other.

I've learned-
that two people can look at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.

What Your Brown Umbrella Says About You

2008-09-15T00:33:00.000+08:00

What Your Brown Umbrella Says About You

When faced with adversity, you rush to fix things right away.

You don't like discomfort or conflict in your life, and you are always looking to restore balance.

You live a serene, cozy life. You choose stability over excitement, and you're the better for it.

You are very together and down to earth. Not a lot phases you.

On a rainy day: you should stay home - there's no better place to be

The Umbrella Test

2008-08-17T12:09:00.002+08:00

Well been quite some time since I last come in again so let's see where shall I start off from..

It has been since a month since I was transfered to admin and so far, I still able to handle the work load especially those that was being left undone or the mess by the one before me. For now, my peak period is usually around the end of the month till the first week of the following month, after which I'm like nothing much to do.

Then as I've been used to working shift work, now when it comes to weekends I'm left with no programmes to do and just stay at home to rot away.

After spending so much money on my driving, I've finally pass my driving test and one more license attain. So what's next for me to aim?

Anyway think shall stop for the time being and shall come in for updates again when I'm not that lazy.

"Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you."

The cost of Knowledge

2008-07-06T00:54:00.002+08:00

I was reading through this magazine when I come upon this article which I find it quite interesting and quite true. Hence shall post it up at here for all to share and ponder about it.

A man was driving through an uninhabited place when his car broke down. He found a mechanic at a nearby village. the mechanic examined the car and hit one part of the engine with his hammer. Immediately, the car started. The mechanic charged the man $100 for having the job done.

When asked why he was charging so much just for hitting a part with a hammer, he replied, "Very simple! I only charge $1 for hitting with a hammer, but $99 for knowing where to hit!"

Moral of the Story:
The value of knowledge cannot be underestimated. For the mechanic, he was able to charge a high price for applying the knowledge he has accumulated to good use.

Attitude

2008-04-25T11:49:00.002+08:00

Well back for updates again. Overall everything is still the same as before but some changes for my work side.

Firstly is that currently we've been convert to the HAS-ICA scheme in which now we'll be getting more for our gross salary but they're taking back our night shift allowances in which add here subtract there, and to sum it all up, its just a mere increment of abit to our gross salary. Due to that, our rank structure also some changes in the title in which now it follows the same as SPF.

Secondly is starting from next month, I've been schedule to be in the support team for 2 months in which when its my morning shift, instead of starting work at 8am, I'll be starting at 6am instead and no more night shifts for me but instead it'll be change to be afternoon shift till 11pm instead of 10pm.

Wondering how to cope with the morning shifts as it means from next week onwards, I'll have to force myself to sleep very early as the transport will be fetching me quite early. But think one should always try out new things and shall give it a try to see how but think as times goes by, I should be able to take it.

Finally I've book my TP again after such a long time of no practice due to been unavailable. Hence have been trying to pick up my driving lessons again and hope able to pass this time round.

Think shall stop at here for the time being and shall come back for updates as often if the lazy bug does not catch me.. :)

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."

What Kind of Thinker Are You?

2008-04-01T13:18:00.000+08:00

Your Thinking is Abstract and Sequential

You like to do research and collect lots of information.

The more facts you have, the easier it is for you to learn.

You need to figure things out for yourself and consider all possibilities.

You tend to become an expert in the subjects that you study.

It's difficult for you to work with people who know less than you do.

You aren't a very patient teacher, and you don't like convincing people that you're right.

What Kind of Thinker Are You?

back

2008-04-01T12:40:00.002+08:00

Sorry to all bloggers who have come but just to find it not being updated at all for the past few months. Well reason being its either I was too busy or just that slightly plain too lazy to updates cos too long never update hence don't know what to update.

For the past few months, my schedule was quite packed back to back as firstly need to go back served the nation for my reservist for 2 weeks followed by by a overseas trip with my family to Taiwan. Then once back, then life is back to normal again with either work or just np again or having gathering with friends.

Think shall stop at here for the time being as I currently also do not know what to type. Anyway shall try to update as often as I can.

"We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique."

IQ test

2008-01-19T16:32:00.001+08:00

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

2008-01-09T14:38:00.001+08:00

What Jeff Goh Means

You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you.
You never give up, and you will succeed... even if it takes you a hundred tries.
You are rational enough to see every part of a problem. You are great at giving other people advice.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are loving, compassionate, and ruled by your feelings.
You are able to be a foundation for other people... but you still know how to have fun.
Sometimes your emotions weigh you down, but you generally feel free from them.

You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.
You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.
Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

Building in Progress

2007-12-19T12:24:00.000+08:00

At the site of Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan after the 11 September 2001, a man was walking past the plot of land covered in rubble when he saw three workmen.

"What are you doing?" he asked.
The first workman turned round and said:"Can't you see? I'm shifting these stones!"
"Can't you see? I'm earning wage!" said the second workman.
"Can't you see?" said the third workman, "I'm rebuilding the Twin Towers!"

Moral of the Story
Although the three workmen were all engaged on the same task, only one had a sense of the real meaning of his work and his contributions. While we discharge our duties daily, how often have we thought of how our actions are contributing towards our company and the survival of our nation? It does not matter whether we are at which departments for as long as we remain committed to the company's core business.

Brand new change

2007-12-11T17:32:00.000+08:00

Finally the day has come when my days at Woodlands are already history. Reason being I've been transferred to Airport. Gone may the days where the sight of cars been jammed for hours, motorcycles horning non stop, people queueing up till glass doors but that was the sight I've been facing for 2 years.

But whatever it is, one should always accept the new changes readily no matter he/she is ready anot. Same for me, its been a sudden change for me as its quite fast and sudden to see my name in the transfer list whereas my service is only 2 years plus as compare to those who had already serve the service for like many years and its still their first posting.

Yesterday been the first day at airport is not a good day to start off. Firstly been I had to miss 2 buses due to the buses being fully packed, hence had to take a cab there. Next is when the cab reached there, we're totally lost over there as the place there is so big till we had to make so many turns till had to ask someone before able to get to the place but luckily the cab driver decided not to have the full fare instead but only a mere sum lesser.

Anyway I'll still be in the same team like at Woodlands, and will be at terminal 2 arrival. Today will be my first night at there and hope I'm able to adjust to the new changes. Till then I shall stop at here.

"Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts."

Mix feelings

2007-11-17T12:29:00.000+08:00

Well updates and more updates seems to be missing from here. But now shall try to update as much as possible.

For work wise, there's alot of happenings. Firstly I've been assigned to be a mentor again to which to some extend it may be good and bad but whatever it is, I still have to go on with it and teach as much as I remember. But that's one thing which I'll always teach them a favourite phase of mine which is; "anything you don't know, don't be a gan-ho and just feel free to call the 'help desk' for help". Reason being its alright to be sort of scolded abit rather than committed a mistake which will leave a black mark on yourself.

Next is that due to the opening of T3 next year, there's alot of people being posted to airport in batches. To my surprise, currently over there they already have my name been posted there early next month but for my workplace still no news or memo yet hence meaning I may or may not be posted to there. But I'm still thinking of to go or not to go as there's pros and cons about it. But think whatever it is, I'll just leave it to fate to decide when the time comes.

Beside work, been slightly busy too because I still need to oversee and run a annual camp in the school due to lack of manpower. Another reason is that as it's already getting the end of the year hence we'll need to work out next year workplan for the school with lots of changes.

Think shall stop here before I get abit of naggy again. As usual a quote for all to share.

"Nature is the greatest teacher and I learn from her best when others are asleep. In the still dark hours before sunrise God tells me of the plans I am to fulfill."

Eco Picnic 2007

2007-11-05T00:50:00.000+08:00

On behalf of my friend helping her to do some advertising.

What's so exciting about Eco Picnic 2007?
Republic Polytechnic is organizing the first ever Eco Picnic in Singapore in conjunction with Clean and Green Singapore (CGS) North West! This environmental friendly event promotes the message of conservation, family bonding and healthy lifestyle. Picnic goers are encourages to go green in whatever way they can, such as minimizing the use of disposable items, using eco-friendly utensils, caring for the environment

Date: 18 November 2007 (Sunday)
Time: 8am to 11am
Venue: Admiralty Park (next to Republic Polytechnic)

Sign up for the Eco Picnic Competition today!
http://www.rp.edu.sg/ecopicnic

For enquiries, please call 3100 1537
*free family picnic goodie bag for the first 400 sign-ups
**limited to 1 bag per family, whilst stock last!

What Planet Are You From?

2007-10-29T23:56:00.000+08:00

You Are From Jupiter

You are exuberantly curious - and you love to explore newness.
Enthusiastic and optimistic, you get a kick out of stimulating intellectual discussions.
Foreign cultures and languages fascinate you. You love the outdoors, animals, and freedom.
Chances are you tend to exaggerate, so try to keep a lid on that.
If you do, you'll continue to be known for your confidence, generosity, and sense of justice.

What Planet Are You From?

Busy busy busy

2007-10-22T00:08:00.000+08:00

Back for updates from me again. Well been quite busy recently in which I also not too sure why and what I have been busy with. But nonetheless back for update you bloggers again.

Recently quite a few things pop up to the extend I also forget what the are the things but to name some in which I still remember should be as follows:
- going to one of the pub call 'Loof' with my colleagues in which in my opinion I think that place not really that good,
- busy practising my last few driving lessons before my TP at the end of the month,
- going down to HTA to help out with some admin stuffs,
- attended my appointment ceremony as HO at SPOM,
- attending one of my colleague's wedding dinner,

And I think the last one should be the gathering I had with my close buddies yesterday after work. I had to rush to 3 taxi stands trying to find a taxi but to no vain hence had to walk quite a distance away to the main road before I could get a taxi to this place call 'Giraffe' just to say HI and BYE to 2 girls who are leaving early before the rest of us heading to 'SPYDER' for their round 2 whereas me is just only the first round for some drinking session. The place there quite nice and they even have a KTV system for customers to place their pick to sing.

Below shall be some of the pictures taken for the past few functions that I've went.

"The people who say they don’t have time to take care of themselves will soon discover they’re spending all their time being sick."

Fight For Kisses

2007-10-19T02:08:00.000+08:00

Its actually a wilkinson razor ad but the way they make the ad looks so gd.

What Kind of Breakfast Are You?

2007-10-16T13:49:00.000+08:00

You Are Cereal

Playful and lighthearted, breakfast is likely your favorite meal of the day.
(In fact, you're probably the type who sneaks cereal as a midnight snack.)
Your culinary skills are probably a bit lacking... and you are a sucker for junk food.
Some people accuse you of eating like a kid, but you prefer to think of yourself as low maintenance.

What Kind of Breakfast Are You?

Amazing Space Spray Painting

2007-09-16T00:22:00.000+08:00

Segregation

2007-09-15T02:24:00.000+08:00

Without realising my long period of 10 days no need to go back to work is having its countdown to 2 more days as I'll have to go back on this coming Monday to face all those people whom most of the time can make your day down.

Surprise that I had 10 days of no working but just using 4 days of leave?? Actually the reason is quite simple as I actually had apply leave on 4 days on separate days but who knows that just nice in between I needed to attend a course for 4 days and adding on to 2 off days in which total of 10 days. But for the initial stage its quite tiring.

Its because last Friday after my night shift on Thursday, I had to rush down to school to settle some admin stuffs in the late morning followed by going down to pulau ubin for a 3D2N camp. As a result I do not have enough rest and hence was abit of having running nose in the nights.

Then after returning back to mainland on Sunday, then I need to attend this Unarmed combat course in which they called it control and restraint at HTA on Monday till Thursday. Though I already learnt some of the tactics during my NS days but its quite difference. In NS, we learnt how to attack but for this course which is under the police, we learnt how to defend. But really enjoyed the progress and managed to pass the course with a certificate and a badge, Police Defensive Tactics (PDT).

This is the PDT badge which is earned with hard work and sweat.

Following which then this coming Saturday need to attend my so call disciple whom had been calling me shifu which means teacher for many years wedding reception. Well another blissful people around me has find his/her right partner has tie the knot. So wonder who will be the next one to ring the wedding bells.

Think I've write slightly much hence again its time for me to stop and catch some rest before I turn into a panda for tomorrow or rather should I say later photo taking.. LOlz

"Before I built a wall I'd ask to know
What I was walling in or walling out,
And to whom I was like to give offense."

Could You Be Violent?

2007-08-26T01:17:00.000+08:00

There's Not a Violent Bone in Your Body

You're cool and collected, even when someone really gets under your skin.
And while you don't blow up when you're angry, you know how to express your anger calmly.
You don't bottle emotions up or let them get out of control. For you, violence would never be an option.

Could You Be Violent?

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

2007-08-26T01:12:00.001+08:00

Your Birthdate: January 21

You're a restless rebel with an unpredictable nature.
Bright but unbridled, you tend to seek out wild experiences over new ideas.
People are frustrated by your great potential, but you love your unconventional life.
You're a heartbreaker. People get attached to you, and then you're gone.

Your strength: Your thirst for adventure

Your weakness: Not taking time for slow pleasures

Your power color: Hot pink

Your power symbol: Figure eight

Your power month: March

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Resuscitation

2007-08-21T12:25:00.000+08:00

"Hello, hello are you OK? Help get someone to call this blog owner for resuscitation"

Well reason being that its being a long time since I last blog dated 17th Jul. Actually the actual fact is that I being kind enough to let all those wandering spiders whom don't have a place to spin their spider webs can just drop by at my blog to spin their webs at no cost at all.. Haha to think that I'm able to come out with such a lame excuse to cover myself for being plain lazy. But anyway I do admit that I'm lazy at times to come in to blog as I'm starting to don't know what to write in here.

Anyway I'm now back again to revive my blog again after being bombard by lots of people asking me for updates and updates.

Hmm life for me still the same just that recently I'm able to relax my pace abit as for the past few months, I was either working or having to go for my trainings to exercise. But my trainings have already finished so now is back to the normal again. Then for the past few days after work was staying at home to rearrange and did some spring cleaning my room as my brother was shifting some of his furniture over for me. So its was shifting my things here and there to see which positions would be better.

As for work wise, when I finally able to countdown of me being roster doing train cycle but alas I was greeted with a news that there's a new understudy assign under me to teach for a month. Haiz and that's it, there goes my longing for my train roster. But overall come to think of it, instead of only being able to relax for one cycle, now once my understudy is able to grasp the hang of it, instead of one cycle now is relax for a few weeks. So overall I still get to gain some out of it.

Well think I may have sort of write too much in this entry so shall stop at here for the moment and also time to meet up with my zhou gong for tea session as I won't be able to meet him tonight due to work. Again shall not to let the lazy monster win the battle and will come in often to update.. keke

"A chronic lack of pleasure, of any enjoyable, rewarding or stimulating experiences, produces a slow, gradual, day-by-day erosion of man's emotional vitality, which he may ignore or repress, but which is recorded by the relentless computer of his subconscious mechanism that registers an ebbing flow, then a trickle, then a few last drops of fuel--until the day when his inner motor stops and he wonders desperately why he has no desire to go on, unable to find any definable cause of his hopeless, chronic sense of exhaustion."

A spider and a farmer's son

2007-07-17T01:31:00.000+08:00

A farmer’s son watched a spider building its web and asked his father, “Father, why does the spider weave fabric that never yields clothing? It’s work is complex, but to no purpose.” His father did not reply. Years later, the son had grown up to a young man and was enlisted into the army. In one battle, the enemy soldiers pursued him into the mountains. Two of the enemy soldiers spotted him as he climbed up the mountains. In desperation, he sought refuge inside a small cave.

He was invisible from outside, but once if the soldiers entered, they would surely see him and kill him. As the young man crouched helplessly, a spider began to spin its web across the mouth of the cave. Soon, its was weaving its web back and forth across the opening. Then the young man heard the soldiers’ voices outside the cave. One said, “Maybe he is hiding inside this cave.” Another said, “Don’t be a fool! Look at that spider web; no one has been through that opening for days.” The soldiers climbed on.

At that moment, the young man realized that he had found the answer to his question.

Moral of the story

Never underestimate the work that we do everyday. While the spider had saved the young man from danger, the work that we carry out everyday directly/indirectly contributing to the safety and economic of everyone in Singapore. Every small act counts and must be guided.

Are You An Optimist or Pessimist?

2007-06-21T01:43:00.001+08:00

You Are a Realist

You don't see the glass as half empty or half full. You see what's exactly in the glass.
You never try to make a bad situation seem better than it is...
But you also never sabotage any good things you have going on.
You are brutally honest in your assessments of situations - and this always seems to help you cope.

Are You An Optimist or Pessimist?

What's Your Hidden Talent

2007-06-21T01:30:00.000+08:00

Your Hidden Talent

You have the power to persuade and influence others.
You're the type of person who can turn a whole room around.
The potential for great leadership is there, as long as you don't abuse it.
Always remember, you have a lot more power over people than you might think!

What's Your Hidden Talent?

Korean MTV

2007-06-18T02:54:00.000+08:00

Below is a touching and sad korean mtv. Do take some time off and enjoy.

Sitting on Your Talent

2007-06-16T00:28:00.000+08:00

There was a good piano player who played in a bar. People came just to hear him play. But one night, a patron told him he didn't want to hear him play anymore, instead, he wanted him to sing a song. The man said, "I don't sing."

But the customer was persistent. He told the bartender, "I'm tired of listening to the piano. I want that guy to sing!."

The bartender shouted across the room, "Hey buddy! If you want to get paid, sing a song. The patrons are asking you to sing!"

So he dis and sang a song. A piano player who had never sung in public did so for the very first time. And nobody had ever heard the song Mona Lisa sung the way it was sung that night by Nat King Cole!

He had the talent which he was sitting on! He may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name piano player in a no-name bar, but because he rose to the occasion, he went on to become one of the best known entertainers in America.

Moral of the Story:

All of us are performing our duties everyday within guidelines, SOPs and policies. There will always be situations when the standards are challenged and we would need to act and think out of the ordinary.
If we choose to remain in our comfort zone and continue to do what we are used to, it may hinder the development of our hidden talent. As long as we take responsibility and remain committed, we will be able to grow stronger everyday and overcome the challenges encountered. Hence avoid sitting on your skills today. Exercise your creativity and take up the nest challenge coming your way!

Algorithm March

2007-06-07T23:57:00.000+08:00

I was surfing the net when I happen to see this video clip. I find it very interesting hence will post it up here to share with all my friends.

Do sit back, relax and enjoy watching.

Don't Give Up

2007-06-07T23:14:00.000+08:00

Been a long time since I last blogged hence tend to quite lazy to start again. As a result, do not know how to start hence shall just anyhow start of with a story to let you bloggers ponder about.

There was a museum laid with beautiful marble tiles, with a huge marble statue displayed in the middle of the lobby. Many people came from all over the world just to admire this beautiful marble statue. One night, the marble tiles started talking to the marble statue.

Marble tile: "Marble statue, it's just not fair! Why does everybody from all over the world come all the way just to step on me while admiring you?"

Marble statue: "My dear friend, do you still remember that we were actually form the same cave?"

Marble tile: "Yes! That's why I feel it is even more unfair. We were born from the same cave any yet we receive different treatment now. Not fair!" He cried again.

Marble statue: "Then, do you still remember the day when the designer tried to work on you. but you resisted the tools?"

Marble tile: "Yes, of course I remember. How can he use those tools on me, it hurts so badly."

Marble statue: "That's right! He couldn't work on you at all as you resisted being worked on."

Marble tile: "So???"

Marble statue: "When he decided to give up on you and started working on me instead, I knew at once that I would be something different after his efforts. I did not resist his tools, instead I bore all the painful tools he used on me..."

Marble tile: "Hmmmmmmm..."

Marble statue: "My friend, there is a price to everything in life. Since you decided to give up half way, you can't blame anybody who steps on you now."

Moral of the Story:
Where there is no pain, there is no gain. While we're doing our things may it be work, study etc, we face resistance, hardships, sacrifices and always seems to be at the bottom of the hill. But as long as we manage to endure the process, we'll be soon find ourselves standing on the top of the hill looking down and admired by the others at the bottom.

Surprises

2007-05-05T01:59:00.000+08:00

Time has proven again that what ever it is, things are best not to be said too early. Reason being that 2 days ago while I'm on my way to work, I was just telling one of my colleague that it seems that I'm sort of "BL" from certain places as its being a long time since I was rostered to there or if not will be only 1 or 2 days whereas the others will sure get longer days.

But maybe the someone up there overheard us and guess what? For that day, I was rostered at one of the places in which its been ages since I last worked at that particular location. Guess that day should be my lucky day ba.

Yesterday as it was my off day after night shift, went out with my close buddies to catch the newly release movie, Spiderman 3 which lasted 140 minutes. Overall the show to me is so so though some parts of the show is quite funny, hence overall I would rate it a 3stars over 5stars.

After the show, we mit up with another buddy and went to Starbucks for a kopi session to chill out the night and also partly to celebrate birthday for one of our brother. Although we never have any birthday cake but instead we had 2 slices of cheese cakes and warm chocolate cake. Instead of singing birthday song, we landed up in teasing him and keep encouraging him to do something else.

As for today, I had a understudy attached to me for a month to learn all the roles that are needed. Been thinking how come I'm the chosen one as all the while I'm just a average worker whom keep a very low profile all along whereas there's still alot of more experience people. Anyway hope I'm able to teach this understudy as much as I'm able or rather should I say what ever I remembered that need to teach.

Hmm seems like I've updated quite alot hence shall stop at here for the time being. Anyway wish all those out there do no need to work tomorrow a happy weekend and enjoy whereas I still need to work tomorrow. But thinking of Sunday is my off day and will be going in to Malaysia will sort of perk me up for a while as I'm able to get away from work and enjoy while I can before the dreadful holidays are here.

"Words – so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become, in the hands of one who knows how to combine them!"

2007-05-01T01:32:00.000+08:00

Finally another post after which I seems to lost touch or rather lost count when is the last time since I last updated. Hence since today have the mood and not that lazy to blog so quickly come in here before the lazy worm starts to crawl in me again.

Well for the past few days actually nothing much to talk about too as life is still the same, other than work is rendering my help at NPCC but just that now its being extended over to HQ side. So in other words nothing much to comment on that.

Seems like recently those around me are getting engaged or getting married. Really congrats to them for finally able to find someone whom they are able to spend their rest of their lives together.

Think shall stop at here as the lazy worms has already started to crawl in and also due to too long never blog hence now it seems like I don't know what to write, so shall end at here. But anyway the music also represent how I feeling now.

"Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times."

Are You a Perfectionist?

2007-04-24T16:43:00.000+08:00

You Are 76% Perfectionist

You are a true perfectionist. You are both demanding of yourself and others.
While it's great to have goals and standards, they don't need to be sky high!

Are You a Perfectionist?

Rip a phonebook in half

2007-04-15T01:32:00.001+08:00

So anyone who wish to rip any thick book, can try to use this method taught here although I haven't try it before but seems to be possible.

Anyway as a saying goes, nothing is impossible so do feel free to try ripping any thick books.

What Tarot Card are You?

2007-04-15T01:02:00.000+08:00

You are The Tower

Ambition, fighting, war, courage. Destruction, danger, fall, ruin.

The Tower represents war, destruction, but also spiritual renewal. Plans are disrupted. Your views and ideas will change as a result.

The Tower is a card about war, a war between the structures of lies and the lightning flash of truth. The Tower stands for "false concepts and institutions that we take for real." You have been shaken up; blinded by a shocking revelation. It sometimes takes that to see a truth that one refuses to see. Or to bring down beliefs that are so well constructed. What's most important to remember is that the tearing down of this structure, however painful, makes room for something new to be built.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Swim

2007-04-08T17:34:00.001+08:00

Reflections

2007-03-28T01:16:00.000+08:00

Seems like its been a long long time since I last penned beside posting a few videos on my blog. Well maybe its the lazy bug has come to bug at me again hence recently been quite lazy to come in to blog but think its time for me to chase away that lazy bug.

Let's see where shall I start from, been quite tied up recently with work stuffs and also NP stuffs and through the process there's new experiences to experience and also get to realise at times things may happened without you knowing although it may not be far from you, like the saying, so near yet so far.

Basically its because during one of my morning shift, one of my colleague was still talking and joking with us but at the next moment, something bad actually happened on him which is so near to me but yet I only get to know after work which resulted him to be admitted to hospital. But luckily he's now recovering at home, so we should really treasure the time that we have and spent it happily rather than been angry with others or be agitated when others provoke us.

As for new experiences to experience was the recent camp that I helped out at my unit for NP. Its because due to the lack of manpower, I had to applied for leave to helped out for the 3D2N camp for the whole unit. And also maybe its due to the commitment and responsibility that landed on my shoulders, I actually go all the way out without catching any sleep for the 3 whole days. Although at times, there's sort of lull period for me but don't why I just don't dare to catch a nap or rest.

Today finally I passed my final theory test for driving and now just waiting to book for my practical lessons. Wonder will I be that lucky to pass the TP with just 1 try? Just have to cross my fingers when the time comes. Then following that is my PPCDL theory test tomorrow, wonder will I be able to pass after so many attempts. Or is it fated that I won't be able to attain that license? Again shall leave it to fated again ba.

Recently been thinking of to pamper myself abit anot by getting a PSP or a PDA phone after getting the bonus during last year December and recently March. But on the other hand, will I be wasting money?? Hmm something worth pondering about..

"Four be the things I am wiser to know: Idleness, sorrow, a friend, and a foe. Four be the things I'd been better without: Love, curiosity, freckles, and doubt. Three be the things I shall never attain: Envy, content, and sufficient champagne. Three be the things I shall have till I die: Laughter and hope and a sock in the eye."

Did You Know....?

2007-03-27T00:48:00.001+08:00

Happen to chance upon this video clip. Although its not very interesting or funny but I find that what is being said or mention is quite true to some sense.
So what will happen to us in the future? Will it be to the extent that we may all become slaves to the machine in 50 years later to come? Some points worth pondering about.

Amazing Child Drummers!

2007-03-10T02:05:00.001+08:00

Wow really hard to believe both are just only 2yrs and 4yrs old. Do sit back and enjoy their playing of drums.

Influences

2007-02-22T08:24:00.001+08:00

Wonder anyone else would do the same thing like him? But anyway he's sure a good artist.

猪你新年快乐

2007-02-21T01:12:00.000+08:00

Time really past by very fast as its now without realising, its already in the festive period of Chinese New Year hence I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the Chinese 新年快乐, 万事如意, 心想事成, 来年行好运 and the others do enjoy their super long weekend.

But for me, it seems like no different for me as its means even more busy as usual. As on the eve of the Chinese New Year, I still had to work in the morning then the moment reached home still have to sort of helping out to prepare the reunion dinner. Then on the actual day itself, its the starting of a busy day for me as I had to help my mum to cook and prepared all the stuffs as my relatives were coming over to my house.

Luckily that day I'm able to ballot for a day off if not I'll be super duper tired as the moment I can settle down to relax is already around in the late evening time whereas that day is my first night shift. Then today after my night shift, instead of going back to catch some rest, together with my last time friends from ITE, we went for house visiting at one of our training officer (TO).

And surprising, I'm actually the first person reached and left her house and by the time we left her house its already around early evening time in which we actually spent almost the whole day at her house. Then at home just as I was about to go find my 周公去拜年 and a game of chess, another friend of mine called to chio people out for either lepak session or movie session. But in the end, we decided to go for a movie session watching 'ghost rider'.

Hmm seems like I've type slightly long hence shall stop at here at the moment and shall update you bloggers again the next time about the latest happenings around me. Below attach are some of the photos taken at our TO's house with the first photo is taken before our mixing the鱼生 and the latter one is celebrating one of our friend's birthday.

"Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished."

Exhausted..

2007-02-13T00:18:00.000+08:00

Finally able to come in to update my blogs again after the last update. Well as CNY is around the corner, it also means more work to be done at both at work and home. But come to think of it, as its just once in a year so its still worth it although for my work place is always busy.

Hence for the past few days while at home just help out with some cleaning in the house. Yesterday after returned home from my night shift, went online to send a movie clip done by me to my friend. As the file size is quite big, the transferring time is also longer so while waiting for the transfer to be complete, I actually help my mum to peel the ginkgo meant for CNY.

Unknowing by the time i finished peeling, its already around in the late morning. Then instead of going to catch some rest, we started to play mj since my brother came back with his newly bought mj. Again by the time we finished the game, its already in the evening time hence I only able to catch about a few hours of sleep.

Then today after my 2nd night shift instead of going back to rest, went down to the driving center to enrol for my driving test followed by going down to bedok to meet up with my parents to do some shopping. Think today is the day in which I break my own record in which within just a few hours, I spent about $300 for my enrolment and also buying some electrical appliances.

Hmm seems like this update is getting longer hence shall stop at here for the time being. Anyway just want to wish all you bloggers a Happy Chinese New Year for the Chinese and a happy super long weekends for the others.

"...happiness is the highest good, being a realization and perfect practice of virtue, which some can attain, while others have little or none of it..."

Boredom

2007-01-29T01:04:00.000+08:00

Hope you bloggers like the previous clip that I've just upload in my blog. Well personally I quite like it as its quite humorous and in a interesting way of our history. Hence decided to post it up in my blog in order to share with you bloggers.

Being slacking and rotting at home for the past 3 days since last Thursday till Saturday. Reason being as Friday I needed to go back to my army camp to witness the changing command for the RSM hence Thursday took a day leave as it falls on my night shift whereas Saturday is my night off.

Being nothing much to do, basically just really slack at home and not doing anything much, except that on Thursday went out in the evening to meet up with one of my teacher followed by a short gathering with all my NP khakis at CS coffee bean. On top of the gathering, is also to celebrate my "son's" birthday and also my belated birthday. Received a present from them and really thanks them for the present as I like the cover alot.

While browsing through my pictures folder, then saw these few pictures taken last year with my colleagues at a restaurant. Hence just happened that the pictures are able to make a storyline and also to test out the new programme that I've just install. As a result, I make a short video clip out of it. Though its my first attempt doing this, but I still feel its not too badly done and maybe can improved abit.

Think boredom at times can really make people do things which are either out of the mind which one won't think of or.... hmmm....
Anyway think shall stop at here for the moment as it seems the post is getting longer and longer.

"In order to live free and happily you must sacrifice boredom. It is not always an easy sacrifice."

we live in singapura

2007-01-29T01:00:00.001+08:00

While surfing the net, happened to chance upon this video clip by our own artist hossen leong singing about the history of our motherland, Singapore.

Though it's being put in a comedy way but hope you bloggers like it and do enjoy watching.

Restraint

2007-01-25T00:11:00.000+08:00

For the past few days things are still normal as everything is going on smoothly. But don't know why recently its starting to get more stress and pressure working. On top of the normal SOPs that's need to be done, there will be more SOPs implemented and more stuffs that need to take care of.

To the extend some has tendered their resignation letter due to the workload or further studies. How I wish I can be like them but alas... But anyway more and more people are already starting to keep a lookout for the market outside.

Today had a long day at work, in which after work still need to stay back for the monthly briefing followed by a restraint control training which lasted till around 1915hrs. But overall the training still not bad as I managed to learn a few tactics on overcoming a person whom resist to control.

But for that think I had to pay a price for it because I was the unlucky one whom was pick to be the demonstrator for the instructor. Gross to think that of all people had to choose me.. argh..

But luckily for me during my NS days got learnt a few tricks hence sort of know how to go along with the movements without getting injured. But still able to feel the soreness on the shoulder and on the side of the leg.

Think I've type too much hence shall stop at here for the moment before I break my promise again.

This cat is sleeping so soundly inside a basket attach in-front of a bicycle parked at a void deck.

"It took me twenty years of studied self-restraint, aided by the natural decay of my faculties, to make myself dull enough to be accepted as a serious person by the British public."

Strength

2007-01-14T17:53:00.000+08:00

Finally the day has come in which another achievement has been mark. The day when I pass out from the 7 sessions of the first ever in the history Honorary Officers Modular Course (HOMC). A day in which I'll be appointed as a officer in which more responsibilities and work scope is awaiting for me to deal with.

Thought its only just a short 7 sessions, but it was being spread over 2 months in which it was conducted during the weekends due to the reason that all of us are all working personnel. Hence it can only be conducted during Saturdays and certain days are off due to the festive seasons.

At the last day it was held at the Senior Police Officers' Mess (SPOM) instead of the usual Home Team Academy (HTA) to mark the end of the course. For the first half of the session, we had a very interesting lecture by Mrs Helen Tan on counselling skills followed by the graduation ceremony.

Although its a simple ceremony but it looks very dignified. After the ceremony, flash lights could be seen flashing here and there due to the photos taking with one another. Meanwhile do I ask for your patience to wait for the photos to be upload for you bloggers to view. But nonetheless, shall still upload some of the photos taken using my N6280.. keke

This last picture shows the advancement of my status in NPCC in the past few years. Following next is the birthday card that I received in which I feel its really very nice. Thanks alot to both my 'granddaughter' and 'sister' for taking the effort in designing the card, printing it out and passing it to me on the same day.

"We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within."

Patience

2007-01-12T01:25:00.000+08:00

For a new starting for a new year and just in this month, January, my schedules in my organiser are all already fully filled with stuffs. Is this the way that I should start a new year like this, leaving only some spare time for myself?

Well think that's no choice too as one's get older, there's bound to be more stuffs and more responsibilities that one has to carry up on his shoulder. So just have to accept this cruel fate that lies for us.

Last week went out for a makan session with some colleagues after work and after which went for a bowling session. Its really been ages since I last touched a bowling ball which the last time should be with my CC friends years ago. But luckily my skills still able to maintain at average stage.

On top of that, think my patience level still a plus sign for me in which I waited 1hr and 35min in a shopping mall just to meet up with a vendor to discuss about something. And while waiting I just stand beside the railing enjoying the air-con and doing nothing.

Think I've pen down quite a handful hence shall stop at here and it seems like my posts are either getting shorter and abit of boring. Shall ponder about it.. keke

Wonder how come there's a car plate license beside a road side???

"The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith. Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choice less as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea."

Dreams

2007-01-02T17:04:00.000+08:00

Welcome a brand new year of 2007 and let what that had happened in 2006 be the past. Therefore a brand new year means a brand new start hence a new blog skin to welcome the brand new starting of the year with a fresh new look.

Basically although life seems to be no different from any other days but it's actually pack with lots of stuffs especially for this month whereas my organiser seems to be fill with stuffs for every week. But nonetheless, luckily I'm still able to slot some free time in between for myself to relax and take a break.

By welcoming a new year also means that I'm getting 1 more year older. So must act more mature as compare to the previous years so others won't say me still childish.. haha lolz

Mange to capture this 2 pictures using my handphone while waiting for time in a shopping mall during the Christmas seasons.

"If you have only two pennies left in the world, with the first penny, you should buy rice to feed your family. With the second penny, say the wise Japanese, you should buy a lily. The Japanese understand the importance of dreaming..."

Idealism

2006-12-21T18:00:00.000+08:00

Back again to carry on with my updates after being some time never come in to update hence I'll keep it short and sweet as promise. Well following from the last post, I mentioned about me attending a course and luckily for me up to now its still quite ok and still able to survive.

Basically last weekends went over to Pulau Ubin for my 2D1N induction camp in which we had some ATF and some familiarization of our campsite and on the distillation plant of converting sea water to drinking water by our Commandant which I think should be the first time because think we're been the unique batch.

After the camp at Ubin instead of resting, I still offered my help for my YEC TP-BP mentoring camp for primary students. Thought it was not my first time handling camps with primary school children but its still a new thing in which I had learnt from it.

Life back to work is still the same as now is still the holiday period but on top of that, its getting harder and harder to work but its all boils down to how one's able to manage the stress level coming from the workload.

"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul."

Thoughts

2006-12-08T23:47:00.000+08:00

Yeah manage to apply for quite last minute of leaves for my upcoming conversion course for my NP thing on certain days in which by right is quite hard as its peak seasons for us to handle and also due to some other stuffs but whatever it is, I'm luckily for being able to get it.

Well tomorrow shall be the first day of my course for a 7 day course in which it will be break down to several weekends. Again it'll be back to those days sitting in a lecture room with notes(I think) taking notes while the lecturer is giving a lecture. Hope I won't be falling asleep in class.
Season holidays are slowly creeping its way nearer but up to now I still don't have the mood or the feeling yet. Is it because I'm getting old for all these types of thing or I'm all alone and lonely.... hmmm something to ponder about....

"Thinking about sense-objects Will attach you to sense-objects; Grow attached, and you become addicted; Thwart your addiction, it turns to anger; Be angry, and you confuse your mind; Confuse your mind, you forget the lesson of experience; Forget experience, you lose discrimination; Lose discrimination, and you miss life's only purpose; Miss life's only purpose, and you think about sense-objects."

Journeys

2006-12-05T23:43:00.000+08:00

Finally able to find a day just for me to rest at home to slack and rot ever since I came back from my reservist at ROC. Well basically since the moment that I come back, life is fully packed with stuffs like working as usual, meeting friends for gatherings, going back to school to settle some stuffs and also not forgetting going all the way down to HTA for interviews and collection of uniforms... (panting and out of breath saying so much in one go)...

Hence today being my off day with no appointments to meet, I just manage to slack and find some time for myself rotting at home and not wanting to go anywhere else. To sum everything up since my last update is that for work is still the same and no changes, NP would be getting selected together with another friend of mine for the conversion although most of the people we know were rejected whereas for both of us were thinking maybe can use this as a form of excuses to step down but alas..

Think something must be wrong somewhere up there in my brain as recently has been taking pictures with my hp where ever I go and capture my eyes..

Really surprise to see that see-saws and slides make of concrete still exists at the playground in which only during my times will have and the last picture is taken while I'm on the bus and surprise to see there's flowers growing beside the road. Hmm seems I should really find a time to explore our this small yet full of surprises country.

Shall stop at here to prevent myself from writing essays again. Till then wish all bloggers all the best and take care. And also not forgetting to start to count down for both Christmas and New Year.... Yeah another new year is approaching us..

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."

Back in action

2006-11-19T23:48:00.000+08:00

Greetings to all my beloved bloggers whom have been reading and supporting my blogs. I would like to express my thousands of thanks for the support that you bloggers have showered me although at times I'm just writing about craps and grandfather's stories for being lengthy etc. But whatever it is, I'm now back again from my reservist in ROC and can carry on with my lengthy write up.. haha

Hmm seems like I'm talking craps and full of bullshit for my first para but what I really want to express is only the first sentence and the last sentence whereas the others all just a short craps from me.. keke (*no offences created right?*)

Well have been away for quite some time since the last update that I created due to my recent reservist that I was call up. About the overseas training that I often heard from friends seems to be quite "xiong" but maybe for me now is under the reservist hence it seems to me not really that harsh as what the others has describe.

But just for this reservist, there's a few first time for me to encounter. Firstly is my first time leaving the country to another country that is very far away from Singapore, secondly is my first time taking a aeroplane and also not forgetting my first time going overseas with my army friends for training as a reservist.

Overall the training over there quite alright just that the harsh part of the training that we can think of is the weather when we slept overnight in the field. The weather at night at that place is so cold until even you're wearing a jacket, you'll still can feel the coldness all the way down to your sole of your feet even we're wearing our boots.

Other than that, most of the time is quite smooth sailing for us. Weather is also in the cooling period and only will feel the cold in the day when the strong wind blow by. The time over there is also the same as here just that the sky break earlier whereas the sky is already very bright at 0600hrs.

Then at the last 1.5 days before our return back to Singapore, we had our RnR whereas we went down to Taipei to enjoy. At first we still think there's alot of places to shop and enjoy but alas we were disappointed when we reached there as there isn't anything much to shop, not saying taking pictures.

Hence we just went to Ximen Ting, Shi Lin market and the SOGO building to do some shopping buying stuffs back to Singapore and eat some of their popular snacks. Other than that there's also nothing much for us to do as the time is also quite packed. But overall I still enjoyed the trip at there although there's some hipcups here and there. Looking forward to another overseas for holiday.

For most people may think I'll be quite good after the 'holiday', but for me is the starting of another nightmare. As I'm away from work for such a long time for almost 1 month, think I'll have alot of stuffs to remember and refresh myself again especially of any updates. But the most fearsome nightmare will still be its the starting of the peak period as its school holidays already.

Hmm seems like its another lengthy update hence shall stop at here for the moment. Till then all the best and take care. Happy holidays to all the students who are still studying and if can don't go overseas and just stay at here okie? haha just joking

"We all dream; we do not understand our dreams, yet we act as if nothing strange goes on in our sleep minds, strange at least by comparison with the logical, purposeful doings of our minds when we are awake."

Happiness

2006-10-30T17:43:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was one of my godmother's son whom was also my ex-secondary classmate's wedding hence went over to help out as luckily I'm able to book out as it was during my reservist period. Gross it was so tiring although I never helped out in the early morning part but only from late morning till night the dinner time.

Thought it seems that there's isn't much things to be done in the day time but when it comes to the dinner time, that's the worst part of all. Had to settle the reception when the guests arrived and telling them the table no etc. Then during the dinner still had to go around each table to arrange the guests for the photo taking sessions with the groom, bride and both families parents.

On top of it, also played the part of HR with some tables as they are also my ex-colleagues of mine when I was working at NTUC fairprice supermarket. And surprising some of them asked me am I also one of the host who's getting married while some just ask when will my turn come.. Haha but sad to disappoint them, mine still have a long way to go as my final destination is still unknown.

By the way, just for the updates of my beloved bloggers, I'll be going overseas starting from today and will only be coming back on the 19 Nov. So meanwhile I won't be able to updates for the time being but you bloggers still can leave your tags at my tagboard by keeping it alive.. keke

Really looking forward for this overseas training as it's my first time going overseas training, and most important is able to get away from my work for a break before the peak period arrives. Till then wish all you bloggers out there all the best and do take care..

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

2006-10-08T01:19:00.000+08:00

robot dance

2006-10-08T01:12:00.000+08:00

Robot Dancer

Words

2006-10-05T16:52:00.000+08:00

Being quite some time since I last update. Finally the month October, in which I've been looking forward has arrive. Most of you bloggers may think its either I'm getting a pay raise or what that is good but sad to say, its none of the above.

Well the first reason is that one of my NS friend is getting married after all these years of hanging around. Its was so nice when I received a call from him saying he's married. Though the one getting married is not me, but nonetheless I'm still happy for him.

The other reason is that one of my secondary school classmate is also getting married this month. And regarding this marriage, actually I was informed about it quite long ago think around last year by his mum whom was also one of my godmother from my former workplace. Reason being is that she actually need me to help her out on that day itself but only recently then confirm the date.

But when I get to know of the date, I was sort of disappointed as it falls in the days of my In-Camp Training (ICT) so had to reject her offer. But thanks to everything that I managed to be free on that day of the marriage hence able to help her out. Upon hearing the good news, she was so happy about it.

Next and finally the last reason is being I'm being call up for ICT from this month end till mid of November total of 26 days. The days are so long is being my this ICT will be a overseas training to Republic of Taiwan (ROC). Wow finally after so many years, at last I manage to get a overseas training as during my active days, I was deprive from going and had to stay back in camp to slack instead of going overseas to Thailand to slack. wahahaha

Although there's so much happenings that evolve around me that is good, but there's bound to have some hipcups which are bad things branded together with. And that is that I've failed my theory test for my PPCDL. And up to now I've yet to set the next date for my next test date due to the reason being the next available test date is in 1st Nov in which I'm still away for my ICT.

Think shall stop here at the moment and will update you bloggers again before I'm away. Till then wish all of you bloggers out there all the best.

"Words, when well chosen, have so great a force in them, that a description often gives us more lively ideas than the sight of things themselves."

Despair

2006-09-24T23:40:00.000+08:00

Its been a long time since I last come in to update you bloggers of the updates that happened around me since the last entry. Reasons being its either I too busy with my stuffs or just plain too lazy to update although I able to surf the net to search for new songs or playing online games.

Well work is still the same as usual but although the IMF is over but for our team, work load is still the same or should I say even more. Nowsaday all of us are even more stress and pressure due to something which happen to our team. Think its not a good year for us. Last time when we're rostered under the train rostered, its like striking the first prize as its a easy job but nowsday, ever since they start to implement some stuffs, we PSOs had to endure with a lot of things and do even more than the others.

Another thing is that last week another colleague of mine had tendered her resignation letter and resign whereas another one is still waiting for her official letter for her to have internal transfer to another organization. Although there's people coming in but it seems that the number of people leaving the service is getting more.

Then recently also not feeling that well due to having a sore throat for quite some time back. Hence at times when it feel too dry or what, I'll start to cough non stop hence now where ever I go, I had to bring along a bottle of water or sweets just in case my throat gets dry. But anyway no need to ask me to go see doctor as it has been a long since I get this as it'll just come and go whenever it likes.. haha so just endure..

Yesterday attended a briefing at HTA for my NP stuffs in the late morning then after the briefing, headed down to Jurong Point for lunch with some of my friends. After the lunch, I need to rush off for work but think that is the first time where cabs are so rare that either the cabs are on call or not available. Then all the taxi stands are all packed with people.

Hence no choice I get to get out of the area trying my luck at somewhere else as I'm already late for work. But when I reached Jurong East, what greeted me is the same, hence no choice but have to call for a cab. Think that is the first time when one wants a cab there isn't any. Then when I reached my workplace, I was struck at the traffic jam again although I'm able to see my workplace but yet its like so far.

Haiz think recently these few days are not my days hence hoping for the better in times to come. In order not to spoil the mood of the others, shall stop at here and update again the next time.

"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country, and have to console yourself with the bravery of minks and muskrats. A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them, for this comes after work. But it is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things."

Individuality

2006-09-06T11:12:00.000+08:00

Well its me back again after getting complaints or should I phrase it as feedbacks by some of the bloggers out there that my previous entry is too lengthy to the extend that it look like I'm writing a comp to which their eyes are complaining to them of feeling tired.. haha lolz Hence do let me at here to sincerely apologize to those bloggers who had read my previous entry. After I go and do a word count of that entry, oh my gross.. there's a total of 1,089 words in it. Hmm think that should be the longest entry or compo that I've ever write in my life.. HAHA LOLZ

Hence think for this time round shall not write so long again ba. Recently there's also nothing much to update just that went for the COMEX at expo after work with az, sz and wc. Finally I manage to get myself a Bluetooth drive for my computer and a external harddisk which I think should be quite cheap just at the price of $122 for a 80Gb with a normal casing. But this should all thanks to our IT consultant, wc for the help render. Thanks wor bro..

So recently its busy transferring all my data from the computer to the ext hdd so that I can free up more space in my computer as formerly it only left with 2.8Gb of memory from a 40Gb memory. After transferring all the data, now at last my computer has a larger memory space of 16Gb. Gross think my data is really occupying a lot of space.

As for work life is still the same just that for this month, there's sort of more things to handle due to the incoming IMF and not forgetting more OTs to perform so think shall not touch more regarding my work.

Last Sun manage to help out for the Youth fiesta organize by my side CC in which I had been a long time since I last helped out for any event. Overall its not boring as there's more things like flying fox from the 8 storey and rock climbing. But maybe due to me getting old or my kakis are not around hence never try out any of these 2 elements. keke Then after the event, I just had to rush back home for my dinner and have to get ready to go off for my first night shift.

Hmm think this time round shall stop at here in case more feedbacks are being thrown at me again. By the way, I also edit my profile under the linkage [*me*]. So do visit that linkage too..

"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting."

Mentally shag out

2006-08-26T13:48:00.000+08:00

Hmm basically for the past 2 weeks have been mentally shag out between work and my firearms course. Although its my department send me for the course, I still have to go back to work, like for morning shift have to go work first then after which proceed for the course. But if its in the afternoon shift then we just have to go for the firearms course first after which by a certain time need to report back for work whereas for night shift, need not report back for work on the first night but second night have to report back.

But that's still not all, if it happens that day there isn't any shoot and it doesn't fall on our off days, we are still required to report for work but if there's shooting on our off days, we are required to go for the shoot. Hence as a result for the past 2 weeks haven't been really rest well due to the traveling here and there.

Well talking about my firearms course, to me its just another shooting period for me to test my shooting skills and perfect it. But due to the reason, I set myself a very high standard to achieve so at times when I saw my shots landed at the 1 point area, I sort of disappointed and worse still when it landed at the 0 point area, my mood all gone..

As a result, during my trial test shoot for my second part, when 1 shot land at the 1 pt area and 1 shot land at the 0 pt area, my mood all gone and as a result, instead of able to get marksman, I get first class which is one level lower than marksman. Damn it sia but luckily its just a trial test so I still can have the chance to strive for a better score again.

Just before the test, we get 10 rounds to test the firearm zeroing and to warm up our engine. And during the warming up, my shots all landed at the bottom left instead of the middle. Hence need to counter the problem myself by re-aim another spot only then I able to get the shots to land at where I want it to land. Finally I manage to recompose myself again for the test and manage to score 91 out of 100 to attain my marksman.. Yeah.. but sad to say there's isn't any monetary rewards but its just a personal achievement achieve set by myself.

Below are the targets shot by me during the test for the 3 stages.

part 1 : basic shooting

part 2 : skills shooting

part 3 : night shoot

Hmm so far so so my firearms, next is about work. To think that during one of the day when I'm still on course, I still have to go back to work for my BOT. Hence that day which is the day before e the last day of the shoot, I was on morning shift. Hence early in the morning had to report for work then around 1130hrs report off from work and headed down for the firearms course. After the course, had to rush back again for perform the remaining time left for my BOT. But luckily they put me at the back at a non driver counter. But all these traveling here and there for the day really shack me out as I do admit I'm getting old... wahahaha

Then on Friday after the test shoot instead of going back to rest, I still need to rush down to SP for my PPCDL theory test at 1900hrs. The place there to me is like a maze as the place is so big and the location of the test centre is so far end. But the moment when I reached the test centre, I was greeted by horror. I can't find my name on the list of people who are taking the test on that day. Hence I had to walk to their SMA office at another block away.

When I asked the counter staff about it, they say they do not receive any booking from the SAFYC stating I'm taking the test. Hence call up the SAFYC to reconfirm everything and they asked me to ask the SMA side to see that time the registration form I put 18aug or 25aug. So I had to bother the SMA staff to search for the pile of papers and in the end found out that I indeed had written clearly 25aug but instead of 25aug, they go and register my name together with the class that I attended on the 18aug instead.

But the SMA staff is kind enough to allow me to sit in for the test seeing that I've already traveled down but it'll be sort of difficult for their side and the SAFYC regarding for the payment. But for me I already have no mood to take the test and for me I don't really like to cause any problems for others so I just rejected the offer.

WTH seh.. its not my fault nor my mistake but I had to clear up the mess. Hence I have to wait for another month before I can take the test. But in terms of the payment is still a question mark as by right it should be paid by the SAFYC but now its still unkown they are paying for me or I have to pay for myself. Damn it... Even up to this point of time, the SAFYC is still sure are they paying anot though its a mistake that they commit.

Haiz.. think I'll just have to wait for another month before I can take the test again which means I wasted another month before the dateline of dec.. Hmm just pray for the best and hope tomorrow will be a better day ba.. Think I've penned too much hence shall stop at here at the moment. But if you bloggers wants to view the rest of my targets during my firearms, you can view it at my msn space. Till then, wish ya all the best and do enjoy the weekends unlike me still have to work..

"You must never feel badly about making mistakes," explained Reason quietly, "as long as you take the trouble to learn from them. For you often learn more by being wrong for the right reasons than you do by being right for the wrong reasons."

Motivational

2006-08-16T00:05:00.000+08:00

Wow it seems that recently I'm really able to come in often to update my blog quite often again like in the past whereas its almost I make it a point to update everyday then as time goes by, getting a bit of lazy hence its once a week followed by once a month. But now its like back to once a few days when my mood is there to come in and update.

As I've said in my previous entries, this month August really seems to be a good month for me. Reason being till now, my roster has been consider quite okay and to the situation of the moment start work have to work non stop till either break time or meal time. So shall try to keep all my fingers cross at all times...

Yesterday attended the first day of the basic firearms course conducted at the CISCO building organize by my department. Its due to the reason that all of us have to attend it as in the time to come when we're convert to the HUS, we'll need to carry firearm while performing our normal duties.

Well basically yesterday for me is considered as a fresher or can I say its a boring day? As it was our first day in which most of the people do not handle firearms before hence as a SOP, they need to run through all the SOP and not forgetting the safety precautions. Then for me is that I've already learnt and taught all these either during my school days in NPCC time, during my army days and even during my times when I was still sort of active at the airsoft pistol shooting.

But luckily for the second half of the lesson is practical session hence get to hands on on the new weapon, Taurus. Well it definitely differ from the previous firearms I handle before as this one the barrel is shorter, handle seems to be shorter but the best thing is that it has a laser aided hence making the shooting much more easier.

But since its only the first day, naturally there isn't any live shooting conducted. But after the course, instead of going back home to rest, we still need to report back to work for 3hrs till our afternoon ends. But as the course ends late and got struck in the traffic jam, we reported work at 2000hrs instead of 1900hrs. Due to that, our roster need to be changed again and hence we landed up at departure bus hall. The surprise thing was that I had a relief at around 2035hrs and they pull me to arrival bus hall instead as they say its crowded. But when I reached there, there isn't much crowd at all so I just take my own time to do the work.

But for today which is the second day, there was a weapon handling test in which all of us must take to ensure we learnt by heart all those safety precautions and SOP. After which, we proceed on to the live firing session. But before we start, the instructor show us a demonstration and told us we need to fire off 35 rounds for the day each.

Hmm think for me is that its either its been a long long time since I fire any firearms especially when I'm already used to train firing long firearms or another reason is that all my basic fundamentals of shooting all getting rusty in which some of my shots landed outside of the target at the no point area. Damn wth.. But luckily overall I still manage to score 46 out of 70 without the help of the laser but just using both the front and rear sight. But although my score can consider not bad but I still consider it as quite low in which I was actually hoping to score a minimum of 50.

Gross luckily tomorrow there isn't any range so my fingers can get to rest abit for the next session on Thursday but still need to go back to work as it's our first morning shift. Hence shall stop at here for the time being and need to catch some rest for tomorrow or should I say for later working in the morning. But looking forward for the next few sessions of the firearm course as it quite fun.

"Avoiding the phrase “I don’t have time...”, will soon help you to realize that you do have the time needed for just about anything you choose to accomplish in life."

Blessed..

2006-08-10T18:31:00.000+08:00

Wow seems like this month August is like a lucky month for me as just up to now, there's already some good things happening around me. Think you bloggers must be thinking what I'm talking about right? Okay I shall try to explain myself further so that you all won't be lost and if can spread my luck to all those out there.

Firstly is that, I also don't know that I've been rendering my service for the community for such a long time until recently I received a call from the community centre that I've been awarded the 'Long Service Award' of 5 years. Gross that do seems like long in which I had lost counted of it. Actually it was to be presented to me during the CC's national day dinner but due to me had to perform OT, hence I never collected on stage but anyway its better as I still prefer to stay low profile.. Wahaha..

Next is that although yesterday I never get to go watch the NDP live at the stadium as it'll be the last time they having there before the place is to be tear down and rebuilt again but I get something back in return. Though been schedule under the train roster for a few times, I always never get to clear one type of train which is the Eastern & Oriental Express train.

Let me tell you more about this train that makes it so special. Firstly is that this train only arrive once a month and seldom will operate. Next is that as this train only operate from Bangkok to Butterworth to KL and lastly Singapore and not everyone can have the chance to get a ride at the train as the cheapest train ticket is US 1k plus which is equivalent to SGD 2k plus. So usually its the foreigners who takes the ride. But maybe its the type of high class train and the service that they render that's why the tickets are so costy. But although I won't have the chance to hike a ride in the train but at least I still manage to catch a glimpse of the interior and not forgetting capture a few photos of it. Just compare the following photos with the normal train and you'll find the price worth it.

Followed next is that I was schedule to perform BOT as expected, I was roster at arrival car in which at first we expect it to be jammed but to our surprise, there isn't much jam at our side but instead the traffic is smooth due to the traffic congestion back inside at Malaysia. Hence as a result, for those of us who are clearing cars, its very peaceful.

Hope such good things will surround me for the rest of the month or best till the end of the year and same to the others. Alas time pass by quickly as today is my night shift again in which have to endure the long hours in the middle of the night working whereas others are still in their dream world snoring away.. Hence shall stop at here and wish all those out there all the best and take care.

"I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."

Yeah..

2006-08-02T11:59:00.000+08:00

Yeah finally its August, the month in which I have been waiting for is here.. Firstly is my 1 year probation will be up on the 20th and most important is my basic pay will be lift up due to the increment... Wahaha.. Although its not much but if you look at the long term, it'll mean a lot. Then also this month, I'm taking my PPCDL theory test at the later part of the month.

But before all these can happen, I still must suffer as on the last day of July I had to perform BOT and before that, I still had to attend the pre-shifting briefing. By doing so, it 'eat' into my resting time as they put my resting during that period. Hence straight after the briefing, I only have enough time to pack my dinner first before all the food are gone and only the leftover food will be left.

As expected, I'm roster at the departure side for my OT. Although for the 2 periods I'm doing the non driver side, but its the first non driver counter. Hence it make no difference at all as there's lots and lots of cars going in as its a public holiday over at that side. Then as I thought that my last period would be clearing motorcycles but who knows by the time I take over, it had already been converted back to clearing cars again as there's isn't much motorcycles. As a result, its damn tired working at the front few counters as you won't be able to stop and take a break at all.

But luckily the next day manage to do bus hall in which the crowd is not that much as compare to yesterday but my roster also sort of messy in which I relieve people late due to late closure of my counter and other people relieve me late also due to no people relieving although that counter can't be close at all. Then the most funny thing is that I only able to go for my 15 minutes break at 1422hrs then after which I still need to open another counter at 1435hrs but by 1450hrs they close my counter as I don't have any relief so in other words I only open the counter for 15 minutes. After work we still can't go back yet as we still have to attend this don't know what intel road show which lasted till 1730hrs..

Hmm finally today will be working night shift and hope that I'll be able get better roster and able to survive through the night. Till then wish all those out there all the best and take care..

"I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once an are."

Slacking ^_^

2006-07-22T23:59:00.000+08:00

Well recently there's nothing much to say about work as there's isn't anything much worth bringing up as its still the same for the past few days. Just that on my first afternoon, I was roster under the train roster in which life is much better off as the only time that we worked is when the train arrive at our side, other than that we're basically just resting and doing nothing.

Then on the second afternoon, the roster seems to be no changes at all as it seems to be exactly the same as the day before but just that my name was erased off and another OT staff's name is handwritten in. But my roster also not that bad although one of the period was doing front counter. Then after work, managed to talk with one of my colleague as I get to know that she's going to tender her resignation letter next month. Haiz another one of my kakis whom I can joke around is leaving the department again.

Finally able to get a off day in the weekend after such a long time since I last had my off day which falls on weekends. But it also makes no difference as I also too lazy to go out hence just stay at home to slack for the whole day either watch television, eat, sleep or play with my computer.

As this month I just got my bonus, hence in the evening went out with my family for dinner by treating them. Although its not a high class restaurant or what as its just a coffee shop, its still quite alright. But while we're eating, my mum saw something in the plate of vegetables in which when she took up and see, she can't believe what she saw.... its something in which it shouldn't be inside the food at all but I shall not say what is it.

Then we just ask one of the staff to come over and complained about the matter. At first they wanted to compensated us with another plate of vegetables but we decided not to have it as we're already sort of afraid of it. So in the end, they never charged us for that plate of vegetables, rice and towels. But think that should be the first and the last time that we went there for meals.

Alas tomorrow Sunday have to wake up early again for work whereas for others are still deep in their lala or dreamland sleeping and I here have to get ready for work. Hence shall stop at here. Till then wish all ya out there have a great weekend and enjoy yourselves with your love ones.

"I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes; but look where I will, there seems to me always more sadness than joy in life."

(@_@)

2006-07-17T13:51:00.000+08:00

Since the last time I last blog till now, nothing much as happened nor anything interesting had occurred hence never come in to blog until now to sum up everything. Just that on Wednesday receive a message from my friend saying one of 'son' had been admitted to CGH. Actually its just I used to be his instructor when he's in secondary one from another unit and sort of watched him grow. Then also don't know how he and another guy become my sons and they also used to call me 'lau dou' whenever they see me.. Wahahaha

Actually wanted to visit him on Friday on my off day instead as Wednesday it was when I about to leave for work when my friend message me then Thursday also unable as I need to go off for work early due to the our pre-shift briefing. But after that, I get to know that he actually discharged on Friday so in the end, I never go and visit him.. Haiz...

So instead on Friday, me and my friends decided to go catch the movie 'PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST' by Walt Disney Pictures', in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Actually we wanted to watch the 2030hrs slot but were told that only left the front row seats available even up to 2310hrs slot also left the first 2 rows seats left.

So in the end, we landed up buying the 0025hrs slot in which we managed to have the middle row of seats. OMG.. 0025hrs show whereas we had about 4hours to spare and waste before our movie. Hence we went for our dinner first for those who haven't taken dinner. After that, we accompany one of our friend do some shopping at SNS first before going to fairprice to buy whatever stuffs he unable to get at the former place.

After the shopping, we went to our usual slack place at starbucks to slack and wait for the time to pass slowly. Finally after a long wait, we managed to catch the movie. Overall the movie not bad as there's some or quite a few humor been added into in although some of the language we don't really understand. To me overall I give it 4 out of 5. By the time the show finished, its already 0315hrs and all of us had to walk back home.

To think that I actually had to wake up early the next day for my PPCDL(pleasure power craft driving license). Actually both me and my friend sign up together, but on Friday receive a message from him saying he having high fever so won't be able to go. After hearing that, I felt so damn sianz as for the course, among all the participants, we only know one another and not the others.

So in the end, had to go all the way alone without knowing anyone and also being the oldest student at there. Its a 2 day course in which on Saturday is cover all the theory part whereas on Sunday is on practical handling of the boat. But just on the theory lesson is enough to kill the whole class as there's a lot of things to learn and remember especially like all the lights signals, RnR, colors of the sybmols etc. Hence in the end, we had our longest lecture in our life.

Yes the longest lecture as the lecture actually lasted for 12 long hours.. After the lecture, all of us are famished as we only had 1hr+ of lunch break then after that no more dinner break but only short breaks in between. As our class is quite big consist of 21pax, hence for the practical handling, we had to be divided into 2 groups, 1 group in the morning and the other in the afternoon.

And thanks god that I'm in the second group in the afternoon hence able to sleep slightly longer. Wow the feeling of driving the power craft is so good especially when we're driving the boat around pulau ubin on our own but with a instructor behind us to guide us where to go etc. Then we also did some practice on some drills which will be tested after we pass the theory test.

And after 3 days of taking a break from work, tonight will be back to work again for night shift. Hopefully I won't see me name on the addition OT list in which I heard its been out on our first morning. Hence shall stop at here and will update you bloggers again when I'm free and have things to update.

'I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.'

Hmm....

2006-07-02T16:26:00.000+08:00

Its me back again to update you loyal bloggers with my updates since my last post. Well actually there's also nothing much to update as I'm still the same busy with my work. But don't know why for the past few days, the old me is back again in which I being to start to think of a lot of things and most of it is on the negative side and feeling very vexed.

And to think that one of the night I unable to get to sleep till in the middle of the night around 2+, 3 whereas the next day I'm still working morning shift. But maybe its just that I'm thinking too much and its a wishful thinking about something in which it may not happen on me. So hence think its time for me to give up the hope on something and move on.

As yesterday is the Singapore Youth Festival, and for the first time of my life, I actually went down to help out as a volunteer after all these years. Overall its not bad as my 2 friends and me are holding to a special rank, they also don't really know where to place us at hence throughout the whole thing, we only do some duties at the starting to usher primary children into the stadium and directing them to the dixon stands. After which we just loitered around around inside and outside the stadium as we really got no government. Wahahahaha... Then when we felt tired, we just sat down to have a drink and just chat around.

After the function, they suggested to go for the power boat course organize by HQ as it's a free of charge for us but its just 2 weeks away from now in which I may have a problem in applying for leave as it falls on my 2 morning shifts on weekends. Just hope that I'm either able to apply for leave or find someone willing to do VOT on my behalf.

Till then, just want to wish all those around me to have a great weekend. Do enjoy yourselves and treasure things that you have now rather than regret in the future.

"...happiness is the highest good, being a realization and perfect practice of virtue, which some can attain, while others have little or none of it..."

2006-06-23T15:04:00.000+08:00

Hey my dear bloggers, sorry for the delay and the lateness of updating my blog as either I'm too lazy to come in here to update or just sort of busy ba.. keke but now I shall try to update you bloggers as much as I can.

Well recently been quite a busy period at work as its school holidays so can expect more people coming and out of Singapore. But instead of the children who are having holidays coming in and out, instead its their parents who have been coming in and out so sometimes really wonder its whose holidays; children or parents?? Haha..

So as usual as its holiday period, more additional OTs are given out to those unlucky people on top of their own BOTs. Hence as usual again, I'm always the unlucky chosen one to have 1 additional OT beside my own 1 BOT for this month, in which last month I had to perform 1 additional OT and 2 BOTs, total up to 3 OTs...

Haiz.. Think my side may be changing to the HUS sooner or later as now we're been issue with gun belt, flexible hand cuffs and light stick in which we have to start wearing them even when we're just doing primary clearance inside the booths... OMG..

Okay think I've talk quite a lot on my work so won't be talking about it for the time being... Then as for my personal life, lets see what can I talk about.... Well as last year I failed in my IPPT, hence for this year I had to book and attend RT. Gross... Its really been a long time since I last exercise as for the first few sessions of my RT, my joints are actually aching after every sessions but after some time everything is back to normal again as my joints should have loosen up after all those donkey years of no exercising... WAHAHA

But still sad to sad even after my phase 1 and 2, I still fail my IPPT all thanks to my running. So think I really have to buck up and have to exercise regular in order to keep fit, slim down and most important is to pass my IPPT.. keke but in another point of view, due to my RT, at times I'm able to either be excused from work if its afternoon shift, or report late when its night shift..

Yesterday after work, managed to meet up with my old kakis of friends for a gathering cum makan session. Although most of them I still meeting up with them, its another sister of mine whom we had not been seen for a long time as her schedules are always full. Hence after the makan session at tampines, we went to downtown east Mac to slack and chat.

Hmm really miss those days when every Saturday after our own unit parade, we'll always meet up and slack at the comic bubble tea shop located at kallang. Once there, we'll really slack at there either chatting, read comics, listen to music, play cards or board games or even chess until the shop is about to close then we'll only leave the place.. But sad to say those were the days and also the shop is no longer operating, wonder is it because of us that's why they are unable to keep the business.. keke

Hmm think I have write too much hence shall stop writing first before any bloggers complain. As usual before leaving, shall share this quote with you bloggers out there.

"Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for a time. Goodness, remembrance and love have no end, and the Lord of life holds all who die and all who mourn."

Back to normal

2006-05-03T15:57:00.000+08:00

Greetings to all my dear bloggers who have been waiting anxiously for my updates.. Just wish to say a very sorry as either I'm totally too busy and sort of just plain lazy to come in to pen my blog.. keke well but nonetheless, I'm now back again to update my blog so keep you bloggers know my updates.

Base on my last update, I was talking about my diving trip to Pulau Aur. Well I really enjoyed that trip as its a new experience for me and also a challenge set by myself for being able to view another world from another point of view. Then its also very fun and exciting being in the underwater world viewing the corals and the fishes at such a close range, especially when the feeding of the fishes directly from my hands in which the fishes actually dare to swim up and eat the food from our hands. Indeed it will be a most unforgettable event for me.

me and my buddy caylin

me holding on to a live starfish

posing underwater

Then after the diving trip, life is hectic again as we had to prepare for our yearly national eventcompetition, Triple R com which is the following week. But luckily for us, we still managed to pull through the event without any problems as it was a success for us given such a short time of planning.

But for me the busy period does not end here, but instead it was getting much more busier for me as the school speech day is at the end of the April in which we're involved as one of the contingent for GOH in the parade. Initially it wasn't us who are doing planning but due to something, it landed back to us that we had to do the planning and marking of the whole parade.

And to add on the the stress part is that for this year the school manage to invite Mr. Mah to be the VIP, in which there can't be any mistake committed by me for the parade. For this speech day, I spent the most time and money in which if I'm on morning shift, I'll have to take a cab and rush down for the combine practices together with the other UGs or after the training, had to go and work without much rest.

But come to think of it, its also quite a happy note that my hard work for the past few years are sort of recongise and also able to wear the new version of the no 1 uniform which the last time that I wore was the old version when I'm still a cadet for my school official opening dated many years back.

the family photo

myself in no 1 uniform

the 4 commanders

But whatever it is, at last everything is now back to normal again as the students are now having their mid year exams and for me now is just between work and my cc stuffs. But talking about work, this month I need to perform 2 OTs which falls on weekends and that's not all. To think that I still have a additional OT on the 1st May in which for this month I need to perform 3OTs where confirm will have a lot of travelers traveling in and out of Singapore....

By the way, think I shall have to stop at here as it seems that I've written too much until some bloggers out there may or already start to curse and swear at me for writting such a long blog which results in their eyes very painful.. keke Shall try to update my blog again as and when when I'm free and also the most important thing is not too lazy to blog... haha lolz

"Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him."

Relax Time

2006-03-23T00:27:00.000+08:00

Hey Hey its me back again twice this week, haha very weird right? Well its because for this coming weekend, I'll be out of town and will only be coming back on Sunday to Pular Aur for my scuba diving... yeah...

Well I just take up this sport recently because its a new challenge for me and also to view the other world of life at another angle and view. But it will also be another form of relax for me from my work after been doing the same old thing over and over again everyday.

Really looking forward for the day to arrive. But just as I'm thinking of being able to go for this trip without any stress from my workplace, the nightmare just happen on me. Its because for tomorrow (Thursday), there's a mini retreat at my workplace in which we have to report very early at 1000hrs in uniform some more before our afternoon shift... shrugs...

Then after the mini retreat, still have to carry on working till 2200hrs in other words it means I'll be at my workplace 12hrs... But anyway just hope for the best and maybe if can a miracle to happen but don't think that will happen on a unluckily like me.

By the way, good news to all the bloggers who have been reading and visiting my blog is that I'll be changing my layout for my blogspot soon in which hopefully by April the fresh new look will be up to greet you all devoted bloggers. And also since I have so many blogs, actually I would suggest that instead of viewing my other blogs, just go to my blog at blogspot as it is the most satisfied blog that I have. And also there's a tag board for bloggers to leave their tag behind and links to my network of friends..

Till then I would like to wish all bloggers visiting my blog all the best and best wishes to you. Shall update you all again after my trip on updates of my scuba diving.

"He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day... needs to reorganize his life."

Stone-ing

2006-03-20T17:59:00.000+08:00

Sorry for those bloggers who have been reading my blog and for such a long time since I last updated you all about me for the past few weeks... keke

Well for the past few weeks, think it must have been the most tired weeks that I had ever encountered and gone through so far. Its because for the past few weeks, its either been juggling my time between work or my NP preparation for the upcoming camps and the area campfire.

To think that we've actually been doing the planning quite early but still don't know why in the end we still have to much things left to settle and tidy up the loose ends. Then maybe its too packed hence during that period when I'm on morning shift, I actually don't have enough sleep in the night then after work still need to go to the school to help out in the preparation.

Then on after my first night shift instead of catching some sleep, I still had to go for my scuba diving pool lesson in the early afternoon. Overall the lesson quite interesting as its my first time able to stay underwater for such a long time and learned how to do scuba diving. But for that I need to pay a price for it which was to forgo my sleep and the lesson actually only around 5+ in the afternoon then finished.

Hence by the time I reached back home, its already around 1830hrs. So I had to repacked my bag again to get prepared for my second night shift before going out for dinner with my family members. It was like dragging myself to everywhere that I went. Then night time is the worse, to that I actually had to force myself to be wide awake in order to perform my duties.
Then after the second night which is my off day when I reached home, again instead of resting and catching whatever sleep that I need, I just sat at the sofa and stone for a while before repacked my bag again to get ready to go to the school to help out for the camp and also for my work the next following day.

Thinking that maybe I may be able to catch some sleep in school, I was totally wrong. The moment I reached there, I had to take over so much stuffs for the area campfire alone. Gross really have to be multi-tasking in order to carry out the jobs. Then at night again only managed to catch some sleep around 3+ in the morning about 4am, and had to drag myself to wake up around 6am.

But thank god that for the camps, nothing much extra happened as it's a peaceful camp for me to handle. After the break camp, settle some admin stuffs with the officers before I rushed back home in a cab to put my load at home and lastly to have a nice bath before going to work.
Think its only at this period in which I truly understand the terms of stone-ing. Its because for the 1 whole week, I barely had enough sleep then still have to perform so many things.
But luckily that now is sort of my lull period in which I can slow down my pace to catch up whatever I need. Then last Thursday during my off day, went to Malaysia for a day to jalan with 2 of my colleagues to rewind especially for me after 1 long week of hectic schedules.

Then I also had revamp one of my blog in blogspot by changing the layout but sad to say, still unable to find a day to fine tune it to make it more perfect. By the way I think I've penned down too many and maybe some of you bloggers are already starting to curse and swear at me. Hence shall stop here for the moment and shall share this meaning quote with you all.

"Cease, warring thoughts, and let his brain No more discord entertainBut be smooth and calm again."

To the extreme again

2006-02-26T11:37:00.000+08:00

Wheee for this week luckily there's isn't much unlucky things that happened liked last week... haha.. Then also nothing much happenings too, just that on Monday, went down to my community center for my YEC meeting in the night. And so far, think thats the first ever meeting that we had that we're able to end the meeting before 2200hrs which usually will end after 2200hrs...

Then as for Tuesday after work, met up another friend to go sign up for a diving course for late march at pulua aur. And also luckily for me that I'm able to apply for leave on that two days so still able to go and enjoy in peace without having the fear of have to go back to work.

As for the coming end of the weekday is also the time for my extreme to happen again. Its because after my first night shift on Thursday, went for a breakfast with my colleagues opposite our workplace. Then by the time I reached back home, I still need to prepare some stuffs for my trainings later at the school, hence its only around 11+ then I can go and catch some rest.

But don't why I just can't get myself to sleep, hence had to force myself to sleep. Then around 1330hrs, I had to wake up again and get ready to go down to the school for the training and also prepared my work stuffs to bring along. After training, as usual went to our usual place for dinner before I had to set off again for my second night shift.

But luckily I get the second resting in which I manage to catch some good sleep unlike the first resting in which you won't be able to catch any good rest at all. Then after work, instead of going back home to rest, I still had to rush down to the former police academy at thomson to support my unit's girls' team for their campcraft competition as I had missed the one for the boys' team last week.

After the competition, we went to novena square for our lunch but think for me should be breakfast cum lunch at around 11+. Again instead of going back after lunch, four of us went down to macritchie reservoir for a reece hike for the upcoming hike in March.
It was damn shag and tired after the hike as we walked the long way from macritchie reservoir to bukit timah. Actually we wanted to walk up to the top of the hill but we decided to give up because we're all too tired. As for me is even more tired as I wasn't wearing the proper attire at all as I went down straight after work, I was still wearing my working shoe for the hike...

By the time that I reached back to my home sweet home, it was already around 1730hrs. And after my bath, I still thought that I'm able to sleep to recharge my exhausted batteries but to my horror, I still unable to get any sleep. Hence it was around 2300hrs++ then do I really feel the tiredness and managed to recharge my batteries..

Think shall stop at here as it seems that I have written very long already. But nonetheless, still would like to share this quote with everyone whom wants or wish to relax..

"Cease, warring thoughts, and let his brain No more discord entertainBut be smooth and calm again."

2006-02-19T03:20:00.000+08:00

Hmmm... lets see what have to be catch up ever since my last update of my blog. Well its been a tiring weeks for me from which its as usual busy with my work. As work is on a shift base, sometimes even when its your off day, you won't be able to sense it. This is because most of the time you would rather spend it sleeping at home to recharge the batteries which has been drained off at work.

Hence time is also spend lesser with your friends as most of the time its either you free, your friends busy or vice versa, and its only very rare that you able to find a time in which both you and your friends are free and able to catch up with one another.

And thats happened to be it that I'm able to meet up with my former ITE classmates to go to our former tutor's house to 'pai nian'. I still can remember its been a long long time since I went to her house with them ever since when I'm working part time at NTUC.
It's because every year when they planned to go to her house, I sure have to work on that day making me unable to attend for the past 5~6 years. But luckily for this year, it happened to be just nice that the day that they chose is my off day. Hence at last I'm able to meet up with them at her house.

And to my surprise, our tutor still kept some of the photographs that we took outside at a hawker center with some of our tutors and develop them for us. In fact while we were admiring the photographs, we also asking one another when those photos are taken.

After the gathering at our tutor's house, I still had to rush for another function which is my side community center to help out for the CNY dinner at expo. And by the time everything had finished and I reached home, its already quite late and the following day, I still on morning shift hence making me only able to rest for a few hours.

But luckily for me now is back to single again and no need to celebrate v-day as I had to perform a BOT on that day after my morning shift. By right I was supposed to knock off at 2030hrs, but due to the heavy traffic and lacking of manpower, I had to stay back to help out till 2200hrs. So in other words, others get to celebrate this special day with their loved ones whereas for me is celebrating it with my stamps for 12 long hours.. Haha

As for yesterday is my off day after my night shift, I still have to go down to the school to help out for their trainings. And after the trainings, a group of us as usual went to the tampines mart mac for our dinner and meeting. And to our surprise, by the time we finished our meeting its already past midnight and I had to walk back home dragging my tired body resulted from a long run after so many months of no running....

Then as for today, think it must be a unlucky day for me. Reason being that only after I reached the traffic light waiting to cross the road for work near to my block then do i realize that I had forgot to bring my belt. OMG... hence had to walk back home again to bring the belt. After this incident, I had to wait for half an hour just for the bus to come and resulting of me reaching my workplace slightly late but still have enough time to change.
Haiz... hope all will be back to normal again and won't be so stress up and tired bah...

"What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us"

Happy CNY & enjoy the long weekend

2006-01-27T22:35:00.000+08:00

GONG XI FA CAI and a happy Chinese new year to all the Chinese counterparts and as for the non Chinese counterparts a happy long weekend to relax and enjoy.

Haiz... how I envy those students who are still studying, as first of all they get a long weekend away from school work, and secondly able to celebrate CNY getting all the red packets that they can receive during this period.

Alas as for me, a sad sad story to say.. For others they get to celebrate and enjoy this festive season but for me is nothing but work and work and work.. But luckily is that there isn't any OTs that I need to perform for this month.

As for my recent updates after the last update, there also nothing much to update as for me is still the same old cycle of work and recharging my batteries at home to rest and help out for some spring cleaning.

As last Saturday was my birthday, I still had to work in which when I left my house the sky is still dark and when I reached home the sky is still dark but sad to say its not due to me going out to celebrate my birthday but its after work performing my OT of 12 long hours at work.
Wonder will anyone also will have this type of worst fate as me whereas people is happily enjoying away and for me is sadly busy working away...

Hmm think there's already someone out there cursing and swearing at me for writing so long and hence making their eyes tired and watery. So think I'll stop at here for the time being and shall update again the next time..

"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

Life back to normal

2006-01-16T23:59:00.000+08:00

Well at last I'm able to sit down and relax to update my blog. It's because everything is now back to normal as my schedules for either my CC or NP is lesser and slow down. Then as for my work has also back to normal as what a usual checkpoint should be like. Think maybe its also time for me to take a step back to settle some of my stuffs, reorganize myself and take things one at a step and not to be so hectic for the time being.

Meanwhile I also manage to update one of my blog in blogspot by revamp everything and adding some new stuffs in it. But all these have to thank one of my friend whom actually pointed out to me that I can actually get ready made layout rather than redoing it from scratch while I was actually resizing the picture which I'm going used as my wallpaper. After which she also helped me to sort of debug one of the codes which cause a error to it.

Hence since now everything is now back to its peaceful time, think its time for me to carry on with my compilation of a field manual for my NP in which it had been passed down to me compile everything. It was sort of messy and untidy when passed to me as it had been done by a few people hence I had to redo some of the parts to get it right.

Think shall stop at here and as usual would like to share this quote with you people who have been taking time off to read my blog...

"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death."

Time to spare anyone??

2006-01-11T00:36:00.000+08:00

Well well well its me back in here again to update my blog again after the last post which was the day after christmas.. Haiz time seems to pass very fast as without anyone realizing, its already 2006 which means another year had left us and another brand new year is awaiting for us to welcome and start brand new.

As for the updates regarding me, to sum up everything would be as what the title has state, because don't know why, it's has been a very hectic period for me during the starting of this new year 2006.

It's because for me is that either me busy at work or even before work or after work I'm also fully occupied by stuffs from either the CC or from my NP. At times it would be like attending this event before work then go for my night shift. After night shift still have to carry on another event and not being able to get any sleep at all. And by the time I reached home only can rest for about max of 3hrs before I had to go out again for my work...

Hence due to all these, think I've yet to put myself in another test of how much energy I have to spend before I need to recharge my batteries.. As a result, I was fully exhusted and really wish time would just stop for a moment just for me to take a rest.

But luckly now it seems to have slow down the pace and I'm not that totaly shag out and exhusted from events or activities. Hmm.. hoping that since the begining of this year it has been already so hectic and busy, just hope that for the rest of the year I won't need to be that busy.
Think as a result I also don't know what else to write anymore hence shall stop at here instead..

But before I stop my pen at here, I would like to share this quote with everyone again...

"If your energy is as boundless as your ambition, total commitment may be a way of life you should seriously consider."

Summary of the week.. keke

2005-12-26T23:14:00.000+08:00

HO HO HO.... a very belated Merry Christmas to all of you people out there... Sorry for the delay in wishing and last of not all, for been quite some time since I last update my blog again... keke well lets see where to begin after my last update on the 16th dec... Sat - still the same old routine of going to work in the afternoon and nothing much

Sun - as its my rest day, hence went to Malaysia for a day tour to support my friend's event.

Mon - same as usual, went to work in the morning then in the night time went for my YEC meeting until 10++ after which went for supper with them and by the time I reached back home its already around 1am+..

Tue - went to work in the morning again then by right suppose to perform volunteer OT till night time but who knows in the early morning, I start to feel unwell so in the end had to cancel the VOT. Then in the night time went to see a doctor for medicine and also a day MC.

Wed - rest at home for the whole day as I'm covered by MC

Thur - went back to work at night till morning and as usual the number of people coming in and out is the same.. MANY...

Fri - after work instead of going back home to rest,I still went down to school to help out for the training. After the training, went for lunch at a nearby coffee shop before heading back to the school again to oversee the students tidying of the room and also to attend a meeting with the teachers. By the time we finished the meeting its already around 5+ then after that, went for dinner with friends. Surprising again I've set myself through another ultimate test of not sleeping again until night time around 11+.

Sat - life is back to normal again in which doing nothing but work in the afternoon.

Sun - haiz today is Christmas day and I still have to work with no public holiday like the others, hence so have to go back to work in the afternoon. But to compensate everything, after work went back to bath and change liao then went to my friend's house for a gathering and stayed there until early in the morning 0530hrs then I reached home.

Mon - which is today as its my off day, so just stay at home for the whole day to recover or rather to recharge my battery in which I've exhausted during the week so as to go for new week ahead as it'll be a tough week to go...

Phew... at last manage to summaries everything that had happen and to let those out there to have a update on myself.. But think I've type too much and some people might already start to complain of their eyes too strain hence shall stop here now...
Shall try to update my blog again as often as possible to let you people out there.. *wink.. kekeOkay here's another quote to share....

"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."

2005-12-16T00:23:00.000+08:00

Well today also nothing much to do but just staying at home to rot and slack for the whole day as today is my off day. Other than just eat, watch television and sleep to pass the day, I just let the time slowly pass by.

Actually have to go out to Simei to buy some stuff one but in the end also never go as those who agree in the end also forget about it then want to find other people also don't know who to find anyone to accompany me. Hence in the end, just stay at home to rot and slack for the whole day.

Think today shall not write too much as it seems like I very naggy and also not forgeting long winded. To those who is reading my blog, just want to wish all of you out there all the best, take care and enjoy the upcoming festive...

"Boredom is not an end product, is comparatively rather an early stage in life and art. You've got to go by or past or through boredom, as through a filter, before the clear product emerges."

2005-12-15T02:08:00.000+08:00

Ahakz.. guess what? Today I just gone through another ultimate test conducted by me on myself.. keke the the ultimate test is.... haven't catch a glimsp of sleep since yesterday until this point of time when I'm writing this blog and here goes the story of my ultimate test..

As yesterday afternoon I need to go down to downtown east to help my grand daughters to check in for a chalet as they are underage, so I went down alone first as they also having some trainings on till 1700hrs. Then after they had finished, I met up with them at tampines central to pass them the keys and the admission tickets as they're thinking of going back home first and only go down for the chalet the next day as no much people are staying for the night.

But before that, I managed to ask them to buy some of the stuffs for the bbq on the next day but sad ti say, much as they want to buy the things but they do not have the money with them hence I accompany them to purchase some of the cold stuffs and paid for it first. By the time when we sort of finished buying the stuffs which are sort of more important first, and by the time that I reached home its already 1900hrs.

Hence when I reached home, the time left is enough for me to have my dinner, wash up and change to my working attire, I only have a bit more time just for me to sit down and relaxed for a while before times up for me to go work as that day, I'm on night shift.

Though there's a resting time catered for us to catch some sleep, I didn't managed to get any sleep as my resting is the first resting. As a result, I only just toss here and there before able to catch a short rest, alas its already time for me to wake up and get ready for take over others for their break.

Then after work, instead of going back straight home to rest, I still went down to the secondary school to assist in the training for the competition due in feb next year. After the training ended in the afternoon, I went down to the chalet again to help them buy some more stuffs and prepare the food for the bbq they having for the night.

As me need to attend my secondary classmate's wedding dinner, I apply for leave. So as I need to attend the dinner, after helping them prepare the food, I went back home to bath and change and get ready to come out again for the dinner function. Again time does not permit me to have any sleep again. But to my surprise, up to that point of time, I'm still not tired and still have almost more than half the energy to be fresh and awake.

Actually after the wedding dinner, I'm suppose to go back to the chalet for a while and accompany one of my grand daughter back home. But before the finishing of my dinner, she told me she's going back first as she's tired. So hence after the dinner function, me went back to home stright.

So to surmrise everything, its have been more than 24hrs that I've been awake and still haven't go to catch some sleep. Hence I still manage to be wide awake and without any signs of tired or shag.. But come to think of it, think maybe its time for me to go catch some rest first before I really get sick or shage out...
Hence before me going off to sleep and bored others with the nonsence that I've writing, I still would like to share this quote with others...

"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results."

Physically shag out...

2005-12-12T00:30:00.000+08:00

Haiz another sunday of working morning in which I had to wake up slightly earlier and had to walk to the central to take 969, instead of the usual times when I can take 168 from somewhere near my house area. It's because on sunday and public holiday, 168 only will start their first service at 0630hrs in which it'll be too late for me by the time I reach my workplace.... Yawns.. But still able to catch some precious sleep on the journey.

At last managed to survive through today as its my first time doing OT and its working 2 shifts total of 14hrs straight at a time. But overall come to think of it, its still not that bad working OT ba, thought the working hours are long, but actually its not really mentally tired. But to me, I rather find it as physically tired because for me is a type of person whom can't sit for too long as it'll result of me having backache.. Haha must be weird sia..

Haiz think I also sort of tired already as tomorrow still need to wake up early for my morning shift again, but this time able to sleep slightly abit of longer compare to today before waking up.. keke as usual shall share this quote with anyone whom reads my blog...

"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened."

Yawns

2005-12-11T00:28:00.000+08:00

Well its me back in here again to pen down my blog after a few days of 'MIA'... wahahahaha
So as of updates of myself these few days was so far so good ba because at work, still the same old thing and nothing much special happens. Even have is also during my second afternoon. Its because that I had copied the wrong timing for my last cycle in which I thought I only had a relief at 2100hrs then after that I had to go open another booth on my own. But when my relief came at 2025hrs, I still can told her that only have to go to another booth at 2100hrs as she had came at the wrong timing.

But since she's already here, hence I just let her take over me and went to the office to take a look at the roster again and to my surprise, I've copied the wrong timing. But since I've already seen the wrong timing and its opening a new booth without taking over anyone so I just take my own time to go down again and to the new booth to start again as its also not long after that I'll be closing the booth again as there won't be anyone to relief me from the other team... keke

Then as today is my off day, so just stay at home for the first half of the day to continue watching the show that I've borrowed from my friend and also trying to catch some rest. Then in the late afternoon early evening met up with some of my friends to celebrate one of their 21st birthday. By right there's suppose to have quite a few people joining us one but in the end only have the miserable 4 of us.

But still we manage to find a place to settle down for our dinner at pizza's hut. Then after the dinner, we went around to walk walk for a while before heading back to tampines to meet up with another 2 friends for a drinking of kopi session and also bought a cake for the birthday gal.
But hope the birthday gal is able to enjoy herself ba as we've been sort of teasing her all the night regarding a rumor that have been around for 5 long years and think it might still carry on wor.. haha

Think shall stop at here as my eyes are getting heavier and heavier and on top of that I still need to wake up early in the morning at 5 for work. Hmmm tomorrow is also the first time that I'll be doing my BOT so in other words is working from morning 0800hrs to 2200hrs.... Hope I'm able to take it ba.. But before I stop penning, here's a quote for everyone to share...

"Never give in! Never give in! Never, never, never. Never -- in anything great or small, large or petty -- never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense."

Hmm....

2005-12-05T01:18:00.000+08:00

Yeah at last another weekend has passed, as its really being a tough battle needed to fight as it's always packed with people and its ever ending of clearing... But whatever it is, its still a job that need to be done so as what NIKE sologn is, Just Do It.. hahahaha

Well today after work went to one of my course mate's wedding fuction together with friends. Seeing him so happy and joyous with his wife is really making others envy. But non other the less, wish you all the best and congrates on your wedding day. After that, went back home to rest and slag again to recharge my battery which has been worn out at work.

Then at night talked with a long time seldom contact friend over the phone. As its been a long time since we last chatted hence we talked on alot of things but mostly is after reading my blog. But on top of that, its really a pleasure talking with that friend. Thanks for letting me talked so many things and appreicate it.

Anyway just wish to share this quote to all:"When making a decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous to consider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choice of a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious, from somewhere within ourselves. In the important decisions of personal life, we should be governed, I think, by the deep inner needs of our nature."

Till then wish all those out there all the best and take care.

Deep in thoughts......

2005-12-02T22:54:00.000+08:00

At last today is my off day in which I've been longing for as this is the only day that I'm able to stop seeing passports and most importantly is those people that are coming in and going out of S'pore for either work or holiday... Yeah..

Hence today also never do anything much just that sort of sms one of my long lost friend formerly from the same class during our times at ITE. As its been a long time ever since we all meet up for a gathering and also feastive season is coming soon so we tried to look for those classmates of ours out for a gathering cum makan session. But sad to say, among so many messages that I sent out, only 1 reply just not long ago although my message was sent in the morning but still at least there's someone who reply.....

Then in the late afternoon receive a message from my stead of wanting to go out with me after her work. As me stayed at home also nothing to do and as its been a long time since we went out so agreed with her. But when I reached the meeting place, I was having don't know it mixed feelings or surprise or what on what's presented in front of me..... 9 of her malaysians relatives are also here and me without knowing beforehand is going out with them somemore its the first time that I see them and vice versa.....

OMG... wth.... feel like a clown or whatever you can name it sia... At first accompany them go bugis to pray then after the praying, her mum also joined in the picture hence making it total of 10 people.... In the end I just keep walking at the back thoughout the whole jounery and keeping quiet.

After everything, again something happened again as whatever shit that I say also no use as she also won't listen resulting in the unhappiness in both of us again... Haiz.... seems like as what the title states, I really need to be deep in thoughts........ Think should stop my all these shit thing before anyone who is reading is bored...

Haiz tomorrow still need to wake up early as I'm on morning shift.. Need to wake up early is already a very tired thing to do and to add on to it, as tomorrow is a weekend then sure need to fight a tough battle as there'll be lots and lots of people coming and going out... So in total the words that best describe and to wrap everything up is..... Damn shag.....

Yawns~~~~

2005-12-02T01:15:00.000+08:00

Yawns... Just came back home at 0030hrs exactly... All thanks to someone whom really last minute then called people out for a drink and supper. But I only meeting them at 2325hrs after my work as me on afternoon shift. But overall still alright la as tomorrow is my off day hence can rest well at home and conserve enough energy for the battle at work as it is a weekend and on top of it, its holiday seasons...

Okay back to the topic, its been a long time about 2 months since I ever stepped in here to pen down my blog liao until my xiao mei mei asking me to update, update.. keke So here I'm here again and will try to make it a point again like in the past, coming in here everyday to pen down my blog...

Well basically me been busy at work recently as the moment I started work, there isn't any time for rest except for short breaks in between as now it's holiday seasons and to make things worse, the LTA is making it free for malaysians to drive in after 1200hrs, making the traffic more jam. Really wonder when will there be a time that there will not be any jams at the checkpoints and especially all those stupids honking by the drivers which at times really make us even more frustrate when clearing them... But think the day won't come one...

So much about my work, then recently I also receive some news in which it may be good or bad regarding to my volunteer service in the uniform cca for the secondary school. There's a change in the officer in charge and some of us are having difficulties in committing ourselves for next year either due to school or work. Hence as a result we're trying to find a conclusion for the problem rising. And on top of that we also need to start the training for the students for a competition next year around Feb....

Haiz though it seems like there's alot of stuffs been bothering me down but so far I'm still able to take it. But what have been bothering me is regarding something else but up to now me still able to cope with it but who knows I may break down wor.. Haha... But whatever it is, for those who cares for me after reading this, do relax and don't worry about me as I'm a super robot whom won't be defected so easily.

Hmmm... think I've pen too much already so think shall stop at here before someone starts to complain their eyes are getting tired after reading so many stuffs... Hence shall continue my story again tomorrow.... Oh ya, for those reading my blog, just want to wish you all all the best and take care of yourselves... Ciaos

Tired??

2005-10-11T16:58:00.000+08:00

Well yesterday just completed my first night shift after joining tis job. Although its 10 long hours but luckly in between there's a 2.5 hours of break so at least it isn't that bad. As for today, have been doing what I've been doing on saturday so at least I'm not that new to it hence able to do it alone at times. After work, met up with my gf for breakfast after a long time ever since we had breakfast together many months ago.
After having breakfast, send her back home and went back to try to catch some more sleep for the night but sad to say, I only manage to sleep for about 1 hour plus and wide awake again.. Hmm wonder how am I suppose to endure till tomorrow morning as I'll be working for another night shift before my off day.. Now just have to pray that able to last myself through the long night.. wahahaha

Finally I'm back in action again

2005-10-10T15:39:00.000+08:00

well well well.. its me back to my blog writing again ever since my last visit in aug.. Erm surprise to see that someone do leave their tags around hanging after their visit in which its a great encouragement to me that there are people out there who do come to visit my blog.. keke :) Well as for me, I've already change my job from a team leader at NTUC fairprice to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority as a Higher Immigration & Checkpoints Specialist.
Its already been 1 month ++ since I join this career and do hope will not be changing to another job le ba. So recently have been undergoing training for 6 weeks before we are actually been post out to different checkpoints. Then during this 6 weeks have to learn all the basics and fundamentals of what we ought to know at our finger tips. Then at the end of the training, there were also tests to test us on how much we've learnt during the duration.
After that, will be our On-Job-Training (OJT) with a mentor for a month at various checkpoints in which we're posted to and for me, I'm posted to woodlands checkpoint.. sian... But anyway will have to accept the fate and have to stay at there for at least min 3 years. But currently still trying to adapt myself to a new working environment with rotating shifts. After the OJT, then it will be left on our own to carry on our work.

Finally I'm back

2005-08-18T15:20:00.000+08:00

Hey hey guess what, I'm back again to continue to write my blog again as its been a long time since I come in here to write le.. Been 1 month and 8 days as my last time coming to pen down is on the 10 July.Well where will I start from here, as mention in my last blog entry, my workplace had been under going renovation work and at last it was over and gone were the days when we need to endure with all those noises and not forgetting about the dust created during all the commotion. In which it resulted in my shoe having 2 colors in which white are black whereas black should be the color of my shoe. Haiz..Once everything has finished, its our time to get busy again as we need to shift all our stocks from the old shelvings to the new ones and have to start to place large quantities of orders to replenish the stocks levels. Hmm a tiring thing to do but never mind as its already been over and already getting used to it.But recently seems like me from a angel becoming a evil man as for the past 2 weeks, I've been calling up suppliers especially the F&N Foods regarding of their deliveries as when weekends coming, sure some of their stocks will be in the OOS (Out of Stock) situation. Hence been bugging one of their manager until I think whenever she see the number display on her hand phone belongs to my branch, she sure will be having headaches. But what to do when its their fault?But anyway I'll also be leaving my this currently job by the end of this week Saturday. Its because I'll be starting my another job in the ICA on the 22nd Aug. Hence currently been clearing my 2 days of leave and 1 day of off in which for the past 3 days I have not been working and been slacking at home and will only be going back to work on Friday.Haiz at times when thinking of leaving my those friends, aunties and also my 'gan mas' behind is a bad and sad feeling to have. But every thing and cause will have both a starting and ending.In which I'll have to start another new chapter of my life next Monday when I report for my new work and again have to start everything again by learning new things and also making new circle of friends.

2005-07-10T10:40:00.000+08:00

Hmm seems like its been a long time since I last updated my blog le.. Hmmm well what I can say its that I'm super busy with my work as there's revonation going on hence at times need to work overnight just to be the so call sentry just to ensure that the workers does their work and also do not take our things to eat etc.. haiz...Then also need to shift our things here and there just to let them able to carry out with their work in the night hence don't know how many OTs I've done for last month and this month sia...

2005-06-20T00:27:00.000+08:00

Haiz think recently after working, this few weeks are the most tired and taxing period for me. It is because my workplace is now under going renovation part by part in phases. As a result, all of us supervisors had to stay overnight at branch to look after the branch while the workers are working in the night.
And on top of that, when we are working overnight, we're not paid OT but consider as working the next day shift in a single day, meaning 1 day working 2 shifts. Somemore on top of that, think this month my pay will also be quite good as for the past few days when I'm not scheduled to work overnight, I had to stay back till early morning to settle some stuffs in which I'm able to clock in quite a large sum of OT pay.. keke
But on the condition that I had to forgo my sleep for 2 days and working non stop from saturday afternoon till sunday morning, then sun morning working morning shift till evening time. Then also on the same day had to go back again to work throughout the nigth till monday morning to shift my stuffs from one place to another...
Some more think there's more to come for me in which they(overnight) are awaiting for me to accompany them sia... HAHA LOLZ

2005-06-08T12:04:00.000+08:00

Haiz saturday is my long waited day in which its my off day. In other words it means I can no need to go down to my workplace to work and also able to have ample of rest at home. In which I only went out at night to meet up with friend together with my dear and her sister to go for supper. Hmm hard to imagine that only the 4 of us are able to eat so much in which it total up to $70 wor... Then sunday working morning in which I'm rostered to open the door. Haiz super sianz and tired sia as the night before I only sleep for about 2.5hrs nia then need to wake up le. Then what more is that I'm so busy for the day till I have no time to eat my breakfast and lunch sia. Intending to go eat with my dear and her sister at 1400hrs one because already very hungry but who knows, my stocks arrived just before 1400hrs.. Hence I only can forgo my lunch with them as by that time my staff went out to eat and haven't come back, so need to do by myself. Haiz really shaged out and hungry sia for the whole day.. And the only time that I get to sit down to have my meal is only at night time for my dinner in which it was meant for my lunch....

2005-06-03T02:26:00.000+08:00

Haiz for the past few days really shacked out sia.. Because its either busy with work or need to help out for my unit's camp. Then during one of the night when I'm on afternoon shift, just before I can reached home, I recieved a call from Cisco saying there's a trigger alarm and I need to be there within 1 hour to wait for the police to arrive before opening the door. Really unluckly sia because the next day I still need to go down to queenstown for my course at 0900hrs.Then recently also tied down by my unit sec 1 and NCO camp held in the school. Because of something hence I need to be there to help out abit and most importantly to ensure everything is in good condition. Hence everyday after work, had to rush down to oversee and stayed overnight then the next day still need to go to work early in the morning. Haiz really totally shacked out sia.. But luckly now everything is over le and hope I'm able to get some good rest tomorrow as its my off day... Yeah..

2005-05-27T00:35:00.000+08:00

At last its once again my long waited rest day for me today. Hence stayed at home for most of the day watching shows.. keke then around in the late afternoon accompany my dear to work. After which went to meet up with another friend to take some stuffs from her as she helped me to print from the Internet.
After meeting her, went down to sim lim square alone to visit my so called brother working at there and also to see the mp3 player in which he recommended to me.. And at last I decided to purchase the Mwalker mp3 player of 512M at only the price of $117 after which I only able to get a discount of $1 but come to think of it, its at least better than nothing.. haha
Then as I was on my way back, I recieved a call from my workplace asking me on some stuffs and also telling me that my night staff cannot be seen at all.. Hence I also don't know why, I went down to my workplace to take a look of what had happened.
When I reached there, only do I realise that he did not come and report for work without informing anyone except a promoter... Haiz...
Think he'll sure get something out from me tomorrow once I see him sia.. Then I stayed and replenished some on the stocks which are emptied and also till store close to cover all the island freezers...

2005-05-26T00:46:00.000+08:00

Haiz don't know why these few days me not feeling well sia.. been having cough, abit of fever at times and also flu... But never mind la because all these won't affect me much one lor just that kinda of tired at times but still able to stand it because me robot mah.. haha lolzThen still the same for me which are working or resting at home. Hmm.. think must be the illness that make me unable to think and write as much as what I used to write liao..

2005-05-23T00:19:00.000+08:00

Haiz for the past few days been totally shacked out sia.. Because on Thursday though I'm off on that day but also out for almost the whole day as went over to my dear's house to accompany her do revision for her up coming exams on the next day. Then on Friday still need to go work early in the morning.Then as for Saturday was also another hectic day for me as I need to go work in the morning then after work still need to rush down to a unit just beside my house to help them out for a area campfire for my area. After which we still went to central mac to wait for another friend to join us and in the end we stayed till quite late.As for Sunday also about the same thing as me again working in the morning then after work, go met up with my former friends during my NP times for a gathering and again we stayed till abit of late..But luckily today me working afternoon shift hence able to catch abit of more sleep as compare to the past previous days.. Haiz....

2005-05-18T00:09:00.000+08:00

Today need to wake up early again as having course at queenstown. Luckily today's lesson quite alright as in the morning we were given back the samples of how much bacteria there are on our hands taken during the previous lesson time. Then after some briefing, we went down to the branch below to audit them on their hygiene.
During the audit, we checked on quite alot areas like their receiving area, staff eating area etc... After which once we're done, we just proceed for our lunch at our own time on target. After lunch, we did some summary on our findings. Went for a short break before carry on with a short lecture followed by a revision quiz before our tests.
As for the tests, we need to take 2 sets in which 1 of it is recognize in Singapore whereas the other one is recognize worldwide as once having attained that 2 certs, I'm able to apply to open a food store easily in terms of local or in other countries.. haha lolz
After the course, I went back to my branch to spot check on my staff and my promoters as the moment I not around, they'll tend to eat snake and not doing their job in which in the end its me who gets scolded instead of them.. haiz what is the world getting sia...
But never mind la as tomorrow is my off day liao in which I'm able to relax for a day without working. But maybe still have to go down branch to do some spot checks.. :(

2005-05-17T00:10:00.000+08:00

After been about 4 days never go down branch to work then today went back to branch to work in the afternoon shift. Haiz by the time when I reached the office and out of no where, I was told that I was appointed as a fire warden for our branch under the building. In which I need to attend a meeting today at 1600hrs for this matter as they are having a fire drill this friday morning at 0900hrs.
Then just as I'm suppose to meet up with my colleague to attend the meeting, my stocks arrived in 2 roll cages and 1 pellet. Hence I only able to unload 1 roll cage then had to leave the remaining stocks outside to attend the meeting.
After attending the meeting, I had to rush back and carried on to shift my stocks into the cold room and fridge. After that is done, I had to replenish the stocks at the selling area as today my department only left me alone cos my staff working night shift is having rest day.
Then working non stop in refilling the stocks for the frozen side till around 1930hrs then went for a quick dinner. After dinner, went out to the selling area again to replenish the stocks for the chiller side.
Then its already around 2145hrs when I finished refilling the chiller side and had to go to throw away all the used cupboards at the dumping area. After which still need to carry all the metal plates to cover the freezer and by the time I finished everything, its already around 2225hrs le...
Haiz tomorrow still need to wake up early to attend the basic food hygiene course at queenstown... Sianz sia...