~Stream of Consciousness~

2007-12-31T12:32:00.001+08:00

Check out this link:
http://www.crosswalk.com/video/11563029/

Merry (belated) Christmas!

2007-11-22T20:21:00.000+08:00

Haha... I was scrolling through all my MSN contacts just now... and I notice that the nicks of all those in Uni are something along the lines of mugging and stardying... lolX...
I'm amused. At least for these 5 min till I have to hit the books again.
Oh, and I'm actually thinking of abandoning this blog and just shifting my stuff over to Skritches, in a desperate attempt to generate traffic there. Or maybe there ARE people following the blog, but they're just not leaving any messages.... *glares*
Oh, and for some reason, the SMU Internet connection isn't very kind to streaming Class95... What's up with that? Or is it Class95's fault? :P
Lalalalalalala..... I seriously need to get my life back after this period...

2007-10-08T00:48:00.000+08:00

I've been having a really good time the past 2 days, after my midterms ended. Just been allowing myself to enjoy whatever free time I have now, not having to worry about tests or assignments...
Which reignited a spark of inspiration in me to start drawing again. So I've been churning out drawings at a much faster pace than I've been during the past few weeks. :)
I really miss drawing and having the time to draw... It's been so long since I had the pleasure of just sitting down and having ideas come out of my head and flow onto paper (or my tablet).
I also had the time to just browse online, looking at other people's illustrations. It's quite inspiring for me to see that there are people out there who have taken their talent and what they love doing and made it their career. And it reminded me of the aspirations that I had last time, wanting to do graphic design and drawing.
I miss those days. :)

2007-10-06T22:25:00.001+08:00

I'm quite happy the midterms are OVER!
Just one day of rest, though, then I'll have to start mugging again :(

Anyway, my other blog, Skritches, finally has a tagboard, as well as some new stuff. The tagboard's just waiting to be used, so go ahead and scratch something there! :)

O, Sweetie!

2007-10-01T15:38:00.001+08:00

To all girls out there, you might wanna check this out:

Left-Handed Swordsman

2007-09-25T15:46:00.000+08:00

Today is the first time I feel like I'm "fighting with my left hand" in Uni.

Those of you who attended Connect Conference ought to know what I'm talking about. :P

For those who didn't, it basically means that I feel like a fish out of water doing Social Sciences. Only now do I appreciate that my abilities are really not up to par with what I thought I was able to achieve.

Which can actually be a good thing, because then I can really choose to rely on God, my Master Prof, for wisdom and guidance, instead of my own abilities.

For now, I'll just continue learning to spar with my left hand, and hopefully, I'll become a proficient "left-handed" swordsman in time to come. Haha.

Of Poverty and Death

2007-09-04T18:23:00.000+08:00

My readings for this week haven't been very cheery for the most part. Psych readings were on death and dying, and how people facing death go through different stages before coming to acceptance.
Soci was also about death, but they also touched on poverty, and it's really made me think about what causes poverty. I mean, it's all well and easy for us who are fairly well-off to say that education's a cure-all to the ills of poverty, but when you realise that the families themselves have alot of constraints, it really makes you wonder if it's that simple or even possible sometimes for them to break out of the poverty trap.
But anyway, I'm just really thankful that God allowed me to be born into a good family environment, and that I have the chance to even be in SMU, studying about these things.

Pastas!

2007-08-30T23:45:00.000+08:00

Just a note to all... There's this little cafe at the Toy Museum somewhere around Raffles Hotel area. It serves REALLY GOOD lasagna (I tried the crab lasagna). If you have the opportunity, go and do yourself a favour and check it out :)

Check This Out!

2007-08-13T22:27:00.001+08:00

Hey all! I just finished a sketch of a wolf; you can check it out at my Skritches blog. I haven't given it a name yet though neither have I coloured it, so feel free to tag me with suggestions :)

For those who need the link, you can check out my links sidebar, or just use this URL:
http://www.skritches.blogspot.com

Skritches

2007-08-09T23:53:00.000+08:00

http://skritches.blogspot.com/

My sketches blog. I gave up on the freelance design thing for now, but this is just a project for myself, to push myself to draw or create something every week :)

French and Saunders - Cable TV

2007-08-05T23:45:00.000+08:00

Something funny to cheer everyone up. The humor's a bit dry in places though.

If you wanna find more of their stuff, you can go to Youtube and search for French and Saunders. :)

2007-07-26T23:09:00.000+08:00

Embarrassing: Fumbling for your EZ-Link card when you're at the gantry.
More Embarrassing: Tapping your Matric Card instead.
Most Embarrassing: Realising that the gantry you're at doesn't allow you to go through in the first place.

:P

My Life: In Verse

2007-07-15T22:50:00.000+08:00

Having alot of free time on my hands, I was surfing Deviantart.com and found this section on text art. Kinda appealed to me, so I decided to try it out.
Presenting... My Life: In Verse! Comments are always welcome :)

Ponderings...

2007-07-10T23:08:00.000+08:00

Seems like today's a good day for blogging... I've been inspired reading others' blogs (been blog-hopping), so I shall post something as well.

Was talking to Miss Lim today at the shop. She commented that although she likes music, she said that doing it as a full-time job really kills the interest. Which got me thinking about what I wanna be doing next time.

I remember Siew Lim asking me about the aspirations that I had when I was a child... I could list doctor, lawyer, artist, animal vet, singer/songwriter, psychologist, teacher, lecturer, interior designer, graphic designer.

Seems like the jobs that I really want the most (some of which are up there) are the ones that are, according to Singapore definition, not the money-making type. Which presents me with the dilemma:

"Should one take up a job because you like it, or because it's able to provide you with material wealth?"

OK, I realise that the wording for that question might be kinda biased (material wealth does sound kinda negative in my book), but seriously, if you'd asked me maybe 5 years earlier, I would've gone for the former.

Now, seeing this same question before me, I think it's really neither.

Neither??? Haha... Some of you might be confused, but lemme clarify myself.

Neither, because what's most important is that you choose a job, and you do it well for God.

Sure, you'd wanna get a job that supports you financially, and also one that appeals to your talents and interests, but in the end, it's how you do your job that's really important.

Take the example of Joseph when he was under slavery and in prison, for instance. I don't think being the prisoner in charge of all the other prisoners is a glamorous position. In fact, if I were a prisoner under Joseph's charge, I'd think that he was doing things for the warden to get such favours.

But read the text carefully, and you'll find the simple reason why Joseph was favoured by the warden.

Genesis 39
But while Joseph was there in the prison, 21 the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. 22 So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there. 23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.

The reason? God favoured him. Simple as that.
No bootlicking, no currying of favour. Just being faithful and true to God.

In fact, read Genesis 39-41 and note the beginning of 39 and middle of 41. You'll find the same pattern repeated throughout with Potiphar and the Pharaoh: Regardless of Joseph's circumstances, God favoured him, and blessed him and the work of his hands.

Now, Joseph could've whined about his circustances. He didn't have to work that hard under Potiphar; after all, he was already a slave with work to do. Why should be want to be saddled with more work? And when he was in prison, he could've kicked back instead of getting more work for himself. And after he had asked the cupbearer who got out of prison to mention his case before Pharaoh, the cupbearer forgot and caused Joseph to hang around in jail another 2 YEARS! If it were me, I'd definitely be bitter enough to stop working and tell God:"Look, you promised me that I'd be ruling over my brothers. And my ticket out of this hellhole went and forgot about me. What is this?!"

Well, if Joseph entertained such thoughts (which could be likely; after all, he is human), there's no evidence that he let that affect his work and his attitude towards it.

And that is something that I really respect him for. Especially after having gone through army, where the norm is to skive off and do as little work as possible.

I wish I'd have had this insight sooner; it would've changed alot of my perspective in the army.

But since that's all in the past now, I can only hope that what I learn from Joseph, I'll apply to other things that I do in life. Regardless of whether I like them or not.

Full-Time Staff Wanted!

2007-07-04T21:13:00.001+08:00

Tempest Music Shop is looking for full-time staff to work on weekdays! If you're interested and able to work from August onwards, you can contact me for more information :)

Brain Dump

2007-06-26T22:23:00.000+08:00

OK, time for a brain dump.

I know I haven't really updated with what I've been busy with this past month. So I'll try to keep it short and simple.

MTC YOUTH CAMP:
This was the 1st week of June. Think this year's camp was alot more fulfilling and easier to manage for me, especially since the numbers were reduced to a more comfortable size as compared to last camp. I was really glad to see how the church youths were stepping up to take their roles in the camp, and how they were focused on pleasing and glorifying God through the duties they had to carry out.
One thing that I learnt during the camp was to set aside time for myself to really reflect and pray. Once the day starts, I think most people would be too busy to even think about God. But I think during the camp, I realised that it was important to set aside time to talk to God and meet with him through prayer and reading of His word, cos I came to the understanding that my resources and strengths are limited, so I need to consciously ask God to help me and to give me sufficient strength and wisdom during the camp. Not to mention energy, to keep up with them. Heh.

NAVCAMP2007: JAILBREAK
One day after MTC youth camp ended, I had to prepare myself for Navcamp. This year's programme was much more different from last time. Although it was still experiential learning, they decided to make the entire camp an experience to be learnt from instead, and not just through "designated activities". It was so packed and hectic, that I fell sick the second day of the camp. Luckily, God gave me the strength to pull through for most of the camp, until the last day, when I had to leave early because of vertigo.
Being the second camp that I was helping out in, I felt more comfortable this time round, because I had a more definite role. However, I also had to watch that I wasnt being too overbearing or pushy. I was attached to advise a team, and I had to make sure that I wasn't overstepping my role.

TEMPEST
And finally, where I am now. For those of you who know Bras Basah Complex, there's a music shop called Swee Lee. And within Swee Lee, there's another space in there that's been set aside for sales of scores and music books. The place is called Tempest and that's where I'll be for most of this month.
For those of you who have nothing better to do, or who feel the desperate desire to come and see me at my workplace, my working hours are as follows: Mon to Thurs, 11am - 7.30pm. I'll be in the shop most of the time, so if you're in the area, do feel free to pop in for a bit. :)

OK, that's that for now! :)

PictureS!

2007-06-20T21:08:00.000+08:00

OKok... For those of you who were asking, I shall post the pics that I took for the MTC Youth Camp. Enjoy...

Camping Part 2

2007-06-08T09:22:00.000+08:00

Sorry for not informing all... I've just returned from my church youth camp, and I'll be going for another one tomorrow *gasps*

Super-intensive period for me... Please pray that I'll have the energy to pull through and carry out my duties for the next camp (I'm in the logistics team).

Nothing much else to say. Oh yah, MTC Youth Camp 2007 rocks! Shall blog more about it when I get back and I'm not so sleepy :P

Adios!

Loving Youtube

2007-05-31T22:25:00.000+08:00

Youtube's great; there're just so many things to look out for.

Some stuff that I found:
1. The Corrs - All the Love in the World.
I know this song's pretty old. But this version is sans drums and synth beats, and it's really GOOD.

2. Bjork - Earth Intruders
Something a bit more tribal and feral. Really like the idea. I think I might go get her album; her music's actually quite good. Obtuse, maybe, but good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wioa74MsBYA

I can't embed this video. Probably cos it's actually a bit scary. :P

Freedom!

2007-05-25T22:45:00.000+08:00

I have officially attained freedom!

Status: Gloriously unemployed.

Now it's just a matter of keeping myself meaningfully occupied till the end of June; then I'll start on my new job :)

Anyway, still trying to see what I can do during this period of time... Maybe learn something that I've been too lazy to learn for ages. We'll see.

But I'll sure miss my kids :(

Love Droplets

2007-05-02T23:38:00.000+08:00

Those of you looking for a stuff for weddings, you may wanna take note of this website:
http://lovedroplets.com/

Soon-To-Be Gloriously Unemployed

2007-05-02T22:48:00.000+08:00

I'm going to be unemployed in 1 week and 2 days' time.

Anyone have any lobang for a part-time job that's not too taxing? :P (Sounds like I'm asking for alot)

VisualDNA

2007-04-16T23:05:00.000+08:00

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2007-04-15T23:35:00.000+08:00

Girls, you might want to check this out:
http://osweetie.livejournal.com

Sounds of Silence

2007-04-13T20:15:00.000+08:00

Having suffered from something similar to a chronic sore throat in JC, I think I can safely say that I'm now in a worse condition than that.

I've totally lost my voice. Haha.

But, teaching has to go on as usual. I'm still amazed that I was able to teach yesterday and today, despite the fact that my voice must be really hard to listen to, not to mention really uncomfortable on the ears.

If you think by "voice loss", I'm referring to a sore throat, sorry to disappoint you. It's literally like having no voice. Even speaking to someone would be painful for both parties; for me to speak, and for the other to listen.

I was trying to pick up a call from my mom today, and despite my valiant efforts to talk normally, she ended up laughing at me over the phone. Haha.

SO, if you do see me around this weekend, don't be surprised if I don't have a single word to say.

Hopefully my voice comes back by Monday. I do miss it so. :)

No, this phone!

2007-03-23T20:48:00.000+08:00

Meet my K800i(imagine it in silver).

How did I end up getting this phone instead? Haha... The story's quite interesting. Ask me if you want to know more. :P

Back To School Blues...

2007-03-18T21:26:00.001+08:00

... they aren't just for students, you know. Teachers have them too.

So You Think You Can Dance?!

2007-03-16T18:48:00.000+08:00

I just had the WEIRDEST dream. I dreamt that I was on "So You Think You Can Dance", and that I had made it to the top eight or seven. It was elimination night, and I got voted off, but I dreamt of the part of the show where they were calling out the 3 with the lowest number of votes, and somehow I already knew that I was going to get called and cut.
Weirdest thing is, I don't even dance. Haha. Maybe that explains why I never dreamt of me dancing. :P
Or maybe I've been watching too much American Idol. Haha.
Anyway, the dream was fun while it lasted. :D

...

On a side note, why can't "The Dance Floor" use music from the actual singers? Seems like most, if not all of the tracks are re-recorded locally. Why ah?

Donations

2007-03-11T21:55:00.000+08:00

Anyone been around City Hall these days? If you're waiting around the MRT Station, waiting for someone around dinner time, chances are you probably got accosted by someone asking you to buy a pen from them.

Now, normally, I'd be quite happy to listen and even donate, if I find that the cause is good enough. So what's the cause of this organisation? Apparently, they're a bunch of ex-convicts that are selling pens as part of a way to make some money for their daily expenses.

This sounded OK to me at first. That's until I learnt a couple of things.

Firstly, to those that I spoke to, this is their only source of income, and they only get about 30-40 bucks a day.
Secondly and more distressingly, each pen costs 2 bucks, and their commission from the sales is only 1 dollar.

... ...

Now, maybe it's just me, but that's just plain bullying those poor ex-convicts that are trying their best to make ends meet. I mean, 50% of their earnings go back to the organisation! And, looking at their set-up (pens, clipboards with articles), I don't see why they need to take that much money from them to keep it going.

If they really wanted to help, they should try linking those ex-convicts up with companies that are willing to hire ex-convicts. To me, that's a better solution than getting them to sell pens and making themselves a general annoyance to the public.

I bought a pen from one of them a few weeks back, but I told him that I didn't think that it was the right thing for the company to do to them. And today, I got accosted by one, who was soon joined by his supervisor and another seller. Honestly, I felt like I was being heckled by them, even though I had already explained to the 1st one why I didn't want to support the cause. Luckily, my friend happened to turn up just in time, so I had an excuse to go off.

It doesn't matter if it's for a good cause; I still think it's not the right way to get them to work like this.

Rascal Flatts

2007-02-22T21:37:00.000+08:00

If you're looking for a great country act, look no further than Rascal Flatts. Really, this trio is just good. Really good.

First time I heard them was on American Idol, when Carrie Underwood did a duet with them for their song "Bless the Broken Road". Even though they only performed part of the song, it already sounded really good.

Other songs that you might have heard from them are: The Wish, What Hurts the Most (which got alot of airplay last year), and Life is a Highway (from the Cars OST).

Unfortunately, I've only managed to find 1 place in Singapore where their 2 albums are sold: HMV@Citylink. And it doesn't help that their 1st album is $40++ and their second one is about $27, which is much more expensive than most CDs.

Bleah :(

Swimming!

2007-02-21T18:34:00.000+08:00

Just went for a swim today after school, at Bedok Swimming School. I haven't been swimming for ages, so I'm totally prepared to get aches in my legs tomorrow (Got a few cramps in the pool).

I miss swimming... OK, from now on, I'm going to swim twice a week. Something fun to look forward to after school. :D

Oh, and Jeffy, if you're reading this, I want to get a new phone too! Are you doing something with a plan, or are you just buying the phone itself? If it's the latter, let me know when you might be going. :) Thankyew.

FYEO

2007-02-20T07:57:00.000+08:00

OK, maybe I should stop reading other people's handphone messages. Then I wouldn't be saddled with extra information that I didn't need to have.

... ...

More Teaching Hazards

2007-02-16T21:57:00.000+08:00

1. Having an irrepressible desire to scold students who are making too much noise, even if you're already out of school.
2. In fact, having the desire to scold anyone who doesn't listen to you when you're talking.
3. Buying red pens. Lots of them.
4. Waiting for total silence before speaking to a group of people.
5. Correcting everyone who speaks out of turn.
6. Getting a rush when you find the perfect set of questions you can photocopy to give your class.
7. Wondering what's going on with this generation, and thinking you were never like that last time. (Hey, I really wasn't!)
8. Thinking up holiday homework to give your class...
9. ... then regretting it later when you realise the amount of marking you have to do. :P

Acid Pops!

2007-02-14T18:45:00.000+08:00

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Emotions

2007-02-12T20:29:00.000+08:00

... ... I hope I don't cry over students again.

Anyway, I'm having a throbbing headache. I'm considering still going to school tomorrow, but then again, if it impedes my ability to teach, then forget it. I'm not going to lug myself to school if I can't do my best there.

Pray for me, folks.

2007-02-05T21:02:00.000+08:00

This phone...

...Or this phone?

Teaching

2007-02-03T11:14:00.000+08:00

The greatest part of teaching is when your students finally understand what you're teaching.

:)

Job Hazards

2007-01-29T23:16:00.000+08:00

Job Hazards of Being a Teacher.
1. Losing your voice, due to incessant shouting at recalcitrant adolescents.
2. Developing a split personality. One for dealing with the students and one for dealing with everyone else.
3. Refusing to talk until everyone keeps quiet.
4. Staring at everyone to check if their attire is neat and proper.
5. Backache, from standing in front of the class for too long.
6. Not knowing whether to laugh or cry when you see your students' incorrect spelling answers.

Health Education

2007-01-27T00:27:00.000+08:00

Anyone have any idea how to teach a bunch of P5 children about puberty?

... ... ...

Teach

2007-01-20T22:37:00.000+08:00

1 week of teaching so far, and I have to say that the job isn't exactly what I expected it to be. Haha.
Having to substitute a form teacher isn't an easy task; there's alot of admin work that I'm lagging in, thanks to my horrific sense of organisation. The teaching bit isn't easy either... Most of the teachers there told me to give it a month at least, to get used to the routine there. That's what I've been trying to tell myself, but in my mind, I somehow have this high expectation of myself and the classes that I'm teaching. Then I get the reality check after teaching for the day.

Haha.

Maybe I should start lowering my expectations... Start to see where I can meet them at.

Just have to keep going at it.

God, please grant me the wisdom and humility to teach...

Updates & Youtube Pt 2

2007-01-10T19:05:00.000+08:00

Hello all!

Just a quick update... I'll be starting school this Friday. Relief teaching, I mean. Tomorrow, I'll be popping down to the school to have a quick look at the class, as well as to get briefed by the current form teacher, whom I'll be taking over.

In other news, I've got a laptop! Haha... I'm blogging from it now actually. Just to let you know, if my MSN typing is a bit weird, it's most probably cos I'm using my laptop. Still not used to the spacing of the keys on the keyboard, especially the '/" key and [enter] key. So sometimes, my sentences come out incomplete. Haha. Just bear with me lah.

And now, for Youtube Part 2:

K.T Tunstall: Black Horse and The Cherry Tree
This clip is AMAZING... She managed to create the entire backup for the song on her own, LIVE. You just have to see it. Really.

(P.S: Oh, and has anyone seen the trailer for the latest season of American Idol? That's pretty creative. :P)

Youtube!

2007-01-05T01:42:00.000+08:00

Found a couple of interesting things while I was on Youtube...

1. Damien Rice: Cannonball
Mad guitar skills, and a really nice song to boot.

2. Nintendo Acapella
Even if you're not familiar with Nintendo games, this is still worth checking out. Anyone up to try a Final Fantasy Medly? :P

LEEKSPIN

2007-01-03T21:09:00.000+08:00

http://www.leekspin.com.
Don't say I didn't warn you; this site is hilariously addictive.

Shameless Plug

2007-01-02T23:57:00.000+08:00

OK, I know this is kinda a shameless plug sorta thingie... But anyway, here goes.
I've got a MySpace.com site up and running. It'll be my online portfolio of sorts, just to put up any work that I might have previously done. I'm hoping that I can get some freelance stuff done, just so's I can get some experience. So I'd appreciate it if y'all could pop over there and just let me know what you think of it. There isn't much on it now, cos apparently I'm having problems loading my stuff onto the site, but at least the working draft of the personal logo is up for now.
I know that it'll take much more than that to start freelancing, but hey, at least it's a start. :) And if there's any "lobang" or opportunities that you hear about, lemme know ok! :P I'll be able to charge cheaper rates, haha.

To visit Cliff:Design, please point your browser to: http://www.myspace.com/cliffdesign.

2007

2006-12-31T23:00:00.000+08:00

Well, 2006 has passed us all in the blink of an eye... In just 1 hour's time, we'll all be in 2007.

Thank God that He's allowed another year to pass. Although there were alot of things happening this year.

Worldwide, there were terrorist activities, radioactive poisoning and the hanging of a world dictator. Not to mention unnatural weather occurences (e.g: Singapore's rainy spell, Taiwan's earthquake).

For me personally, my year only started when I ORDed. Seriously. I can't really recall what happened anytime before November, when I was still in the Army. Nothing too specific anyways.

But I have to thank God for plotting my path in NS for me. As it turned out, I managed to get the "cushy" office job, despite being a perfectly healthy and fit soldier. Haha. And looking back, I still don't know if I could've survived unit life being an actual tank commander. I was kinda cheesed off at having all my training go down the drain to a large extent, but maybe God was just looking out for me, knowing that I couldn't have handled it.

And I also learned alot of useful things in the office environment that I'm sure will be applicable to me in my working life. :)

Another thing that I'm thankful for is all the opportunities that He's provided me to serve in. Organising the MTC Youth Camp, helping out in the Navcamp 06 and of course, my participation in my church's Taiwan Mission Awareness Trip. All these things have greatly stretched me spiritually, and I've discovered that doing the Lord's work is truly an enriching and satisfying experience, despite all the heartache that I might have experienced at the time. Rom 8:28 is always a good verse to remember when you're facing difficult times.

So what am I to do in 2007?
1. Get my personal design website up and running. Yes, you heard it right. Haha. I'm going to try and do some freelance work, such is the extent of my interest in graphic design. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some real experience working for clients, even if it's not for alot of money.

2. Work hard. For those of you who don't know, I'll be teaching at a Primary School. Primary 5s. Haha. Think this will really stretch me again, seeing as I'm not sure how to conduct myself, or how to really teach classes.

3. Finally get into University! Haha... I think it'll feel good to study again, after not exercising my brains academically for soooo long. Have to do some catch-up work before I enter man.

Yes, that's about all that I have on my plate for now. :) Happy 2007 all!

Eragon

2006-12-23T07:42:00.000+08:00

Eragon is NICE... The effects are pretty good and seamless.
I just wish the story would've developed a bit faster. And looking at the way it ended, there's definitely going to be a sequel.

>>>

OK, Eragon aside, I'm back from Taiwan man!

It was quite fun, experiencing the sub 20 temperatures, which meant that I didn't sweat most of the time. Or at least I didn't feel like it.
It's also the only time I felt comfortable triple layering. My usual outfit was one long sleeved shirt, one short sleeved shirt, and my windbreaker over all that. And sometimes it was still cold.

Weather aside, it was also an interesting experience visiting all the other churches and seeing how they carried out their services, how they fellowshipped, etc. I think after this trip, I started to understand better and to feel more comfortable with the invisible body of Christ; that all Christians somehow feel bonded together in the name of Christ Jesus, even if they've never met each other before.

Also got to meet alot of kids in the Sunday Schools there! Haha... I think I'm a real sucker for kids. At least the ones over there lah, cos they're so cute and responsive. Not like Singapore kids. Think we get too jaded over here too fast. Maybe can consider kids' ministry next time. Haha.

There was alot of sightseeing done there too. We were in Taichung most of the time there, and only spent 1 day in Taipei. Some of the places that we went to included the Taiwan Cultural Museum and Botanic Gardens, hot springs, Taipei 101, and Shilin Night Market (which I visited last year, and it was nice to see that it was almost similar to what I remembered it.)

Think I'll definitely want to go back to Taiwan, if I have the chance. :)

"Merry Christmas peeps! :D"

This Blog is entering Standby Mode

2006-11-27T00:46:00.000+08:00

Yep... I'll be "camping" from 27-30Nov, 4-8Dec, and then flying off to Taiwan from 9-19 Dec. So please forgive me if I don't appear much online, or this blog gets a bit dusty from not being used.

Anyway, have you ever had one of those periods of your life when you feel like you have too many questions floating around that you can't resolve?

I feel just like that now.

Questions about working before University, what I'm actually gonna do in Uni and beyond, spiritual questions... I'm just a very confused person now.

Oh well, I believe things will work themselves out. Either that, or I'll reach a state of blissful ignorance. Haha.

Later folks.

Seasons and Memories...

2006-11-24T00:55:00.000+08:00

You guys have to check this out. It's really cool.
You might want to view the readme file before you activate the program tho. Otherwise you might not know how to exit from it. Oh, and you need something to unzip it too.

http://www.k10k.net/issues/133/

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2006-11-23T20:38:00.000+08:00

The MTC T-Shirt is finally done and printed! Just went to collect it today.
There's nothing quite like seeing a piece of work that you've been working on come to fruition. Especially if it's something that you really put effort in and believe in. Haha.

What is my life?

2006-11-20T00:15:00.000+08:00

Yo all!

Updating again... I've hit this point where I really have to drag myself to my blog just to write something, otherwise this blog will end up like all the others. Haha.

Anyway, I've decided not to go for the NAFA part-time course in basic visual comm. Why? Cos I went down there to enquire for more details, and they couldn't give me any more than what was already in the website. When I asked if there was some lecturer or someone who I could talk to, they couldn't refer me to anyone either.

But I guess the thing that really did it was when they told me that the cert that I'd be getting doesn't really qualify me for anything... It'd be nowhere like a diploma. So I guess that the only reason I'd be taking the course is if I wanted to learn basic skills... Which I'm pretty confident that I can learn from reading up on it. So I'll give it a miss.

Anyway, from what I've been reading, seems like the most important thing that will get designers jobs is their portfolio. So if anyone has any kind of design job that they want to get done, please let me know (T-Shirts, Flyers, blahblah). I'd be more than happy to accept the job, if it's within my means, just to get more experience. Of course, getting paid wouldn't hurt either. :D

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Went down to SMU on Sat for their NS matriculation talk. Haha... I kinda like the environment there. Just that my impression of those guys who were there is, well, that they're kinda high-brow, which kinda makes me feel uncomfortable. I'm not like the arty-farty kind, and I'm not used to people who're like that. Haha. But I guess I have to learn to adapt to it.

And now they tell me that NUS would be a better choice to do stuff like counselling and clinical psych. HOW?! That was one of the avenues that I wanted to explore... Ah... I'll look thru the prospectus and see if they have any scope for expansion into advertising instead. Haha.

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This week marks the last week of lolling around with nothing much to do... After this week, my schedule will be as follows:
1. MTC Youth Camp (27-30Nov 06)
2. Navteens Annual Training Camp (4-8 Dec)
3. EBF Taiwan Mission Awareness Trip (9-19 Dec)

After which, I shall finally settle down and start looking for real work. Haha. Not that I haven't done any work during this period of time. Just that I've been working sorta free-lance for awhile, so it'd be good to get some sorta structure back in my life.
I'm still waiting for relief teaching to pan out. But then again, I wouldn't mind working or interning in some design firm. Haha.

And that ends my update. Phew. Later peeps!

MLM

2006-11-12T21:59:00.000+08:00

As per requested by my friend, here's something you fellas might want to check out in your free time. I know that alot of you already think that MLM isn't a good thing, but it never hurts to know more about WHY exactly it's not good.

http://www.mlm-thetruth.com/whistleblower.htm

MTC T-Shirt V2

2006-11-11T22:52:00.000+08:00

For the benefit of those whose computers are impaired for some reason or other... Think this blog can be my online portfolio already. Haha.

(T-shirt front): Why is it blue? I don't know. But anyway, it's supposed to be black words and a red cross please. Notice it looks like a sword?

(T-Shirt Back): Again, there is colour distortion. Blah. The cross is supposed to be red, the
shield outline and words are in black and the interior of the shield is grey...

The World's Smallest Website

2006-11-08T22:00:00.000+08:00

Check it out!
http://www.guimp.com
They even have games man! Playable games! Haha.

(For those who don't know what to do, click on the drop of water to start).

Updates To All

2006-11-08T21:06:00.000+08:00

Yo all! I know I haven't really written anything about what's been happening to me lately, so here's a quick summary.

Well, after getting the "special artifact" AKA the pink I/C, as my friend so puts it, I've been involved with stuff from my church youth group, as well as stuff from thhe Navteens, of which I'm a part of.

Essentially, I volunteered to help out with some items in their upcoming events... T-Shirt designs, banners, games, etc... So I'm not loafing around at home doing nothing. Well, not all the time, anyway. Haha. Feels like I'm sorta working freelance, just that I'm not getting paid for it.

Other than that, I've been reading up about graphic design, one of my interests that I'm thinking of fuurther pursuing and maybe even expanding on it (like doing freelance work, or some related business). But 1st, I gotta get my basics and knowledge down, so I've been reading up on graphic design subjects, and hopefully, I'll get around to signing up for a part-time course @ NAFA. Lala.

Other than that, hmmm... Nothing much else lah.

Oh, and of course, I'm looking for a JOB. But I can only start in Jan. So if anyone has any "lobang", please feel free to let me know. Something that can sustain me with a decent pay will do. Haha.

MTC Camp Booklet Cover Page V2.0

2006-11-06T22:10:00.000+08:00

Yo all, here's the updated version (usual rules, colour distortion applies)... Spalling error corrected. Haha. Thanks Deb.
I don't intend the camp verse to take up that much space. And by the way, does anyone know the camp verse? If so, tag, email or SMS it to me. Much appreciated.

For MTC: Cover Page Design

2006-11-05T23:13:00.000+08:00

Especially for Deborah... As usual, there's colour distortion, but the main idea is there: a wordseach puzzle highlighting the points of the messages that the speaker will be elaborating on.

Comments?

ORD LOH!

2006-11-05T21:04:00.000+08:00

Ahem.
I have officially ORDed.
Don't everyone line up all at once to see my pink IC.
:P

Anyway, I'm considering if I could somehow delve deeper into graphic design... I've always had a keen interest in graphic designing, and maybe I could develop this interest into something more substantial...
But then again, I'd have to upgrade my software 1st... I'm still stuck on Photoshop 5.5, which is extremely laughable, considering that the current version of Photoshop is about 5 evolutions above that.
And my skills... Considering that I don't have any actual training or background. Maybe I should sign up for that NAFA course. It might teach me a thing or two.
I just hope that I actually have some talent or penchant for it. It would be nice to do something that you like to do as a possible future job. :)

I miss Singing.

2006-10-26T23:57:00.000+08:00

I miss singing.
Lala.
Any takers? :P

D.R.I.V.E

2006-10-25T02:08:00.000+08:00

I think I lack drive.
Or purpose at least.
Right now, I'm reflecting on what i managed to get done within the past week and 1/2. And I have to say, it's not alot.
I have so much free time. What am I doing with it?
What happened to all my plans? All my ideas?
Sure, they're there. But I somehow can't get myself to act on them.
I don't think it's a question of motivation. Not all the time anyway.
I just plain lack the discipline to do things unless I have to.
Sigh.

Have you VIVO-ed?

2006-10-22T20:31:00.000+08:00

VIVO CITY...
All I can say is that it's a really crowded place man.
With only 60% of the shops open, even getting to the toilet is a real problem.
Or maybe it's cos we visited it during Deepavali. Haha.

Anyway, I have to say something: Lose the gimmicky people man...
I'm referring to the 2 information personnel clad in yellow, moving around on those motorised wheel thingies...
The 5 Men in Black giving out business cards of the shops around...
The 2 green men standing on pedestals, holding placards with shop names and dancing to dunno what music...
And most importantly, the 2 red and blue fellas in FBT shorts and almost knee-high socks, gyrating to Shakira.
That is something I most definitely do not want to experience again. Spare my brain and eyes the agony.

On another note, if you guys can't find my tagboard...
Just check out the right frame.
And scroll down.
I'll see if I can't get rid of that frame later, with my limited knowledge of HTML. Haha.

New Skin!

2006-10-21T00:51:00.000+08:00

Hey... I spend 2 late nights/early mornings trying to find a new skin, and I managed to find a new one in 5 min?!
Now that's inspiration man... Either that, or dumb luck. Heh.

Lights, Camera, Action!

2006-10-20T18:57:00.000+08:00

Went to MOE to participate in a video shoot for some educational video... Must say, it was kinda interesting to be part of the production. I was acting, for those who didn't know. As a student drawing a storyboard for some powerpoint presentation. Haha... They needed someone who looked like a Sec School Student and who could draw. And I suppose I fit on both counts. :P

Some interesting things that I noted while I was in MOE, and while doing the filming:
1. They have an extremely interesting lift system. There's a keypad to choose which floor you want to go to, then the system will let you know which lift will bring you to that floor. Different lift each time; it depends on which one is free then.
2. The office doors are all locked... You need a pass to get in and out. Since I didn't have one, I had to get others to help me open the doors whenever I went to the toilet (which wasn't in the office). Felt kinda bad about that. :P
3. The cameraman had to take alot of what they called "cutaways". Think it's something like fillers that the videographers use later to piece together the whole video.

Ya, that's about all I recall from the experience. Other than that, it was sorta like what I expected lah. Shoot, cut, do some rearranging/directing, then shoot again. Haha.

Oh, and while I was on the way back from MOE, I saw the fella who was on Singapore Idol... The one who spun the hula-hoop while singing Ricky Martin's Livin' Da Vida Loca. Haha. The price of unwanted celebrity status.

Lala. Still trying to get my affairs in order and get down to doing something constructive. Haha.

As a side note...

"Here comes the Squirtle Squad!"
Haha, ain't he a cute bugger!
:P

October To-Do List

2006-10-18T21:49:00.000+08:00

I cannot rot at home... I cannot rot at home...
Fine, I shall come up with a list of stuff to do. Haha.

LIST OF THINGS
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- Read up on Music Theory (Tree, I still have your theory book... Sorry... :P)
- Practice my guitar
! Finish my French Level 1 Module
- Finish Pokemon LeafGreen. Haha.
! Finish creating designs for MTC T-Shirt
! Come up with game ideas for MTC Youth Camp
- Research on Galatians and Paul
- Borrow Econs Literature to read up on
- Get back my Maths notes so I can start mugging Maths
! Get a job...
- Apply for Basic Cert in Visual Comm Course once Nov rolls around
! Confirm if I'm able to go for overseas trip with ORD mates. Following which, get down to planning for the actual trip.

Lesse if I can't finish them all by th end of the month... :P

ORD Loh!

2006-10-16T15:49:00.000+08:00

1 MORE WORKING DAY TO ORD! MUAHAHAHA...

To all those reading this that are going to ORD in Nov, congrats man!

To those who are still a long way from ORDing, just hang in there, and don't count the days too much. Take it one step at a time, but don't forget to plan for your post-ORD as well. Otherwise, you might find yourself with no idea of what to do.

Oh, we had Branch Chalet/ Cohesion from Thurs to Sat. Haha.

THURSDAY
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Went to East Coast Chalets to take over the place at about 2.30pm. I got the biggest shock of my life when I went in loh. The place is TINY! As in, really TINY! Although it's a double storey, in reality, there's only 1 bedroom, which is the whole of the small 2nd floor. As for the 1st floor, it's about 30+m² if I recall correctly. Only has the kitchen and a really small dining room. Haha. Sucky man. I basically slept there by myself till about 4 plus. Then the others started coming in. Went to try roller blading with Aaron, Derrick, Hang Loon and Sze Kiat. Managed to get myself going, although I ended up falling quiet a fair bit. But at least I could travel for about 5-10 min before falling. Just couldn't navigate the stupid humps. Ended up having just a few people on the 1st night, eating KFC and Pizza Hut, and playing cards. There were 4 survivors staying over that night: Derrick, Sze Kiat, Hang Loon and myself. Played cards until 2am. Got Hang Loon semi-drunk, cos he was blabbering alot of stupid stuff, but at least he remembered what he was talking about the next day. Haha.

FRIDAY
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Woke up about 9am, and did Quiet Time at the beach, which was a nice change. But it was kinda hot, and I didn't really have any peace in doing QT, cos I think I was worried about what had to be prepared for the BBQ later in the day.
When I got back to the chalet, the rest had already woke up. We walked all the way to McDonald's for breakfast, and to get some stuff for the BBQ. After that, we rented a Mahjong Table and I got to learn how to play Mahjong! Haha. Learned the basic skills of the game. At least I know how to end the game liao. Not like last time, anyhow end the game then kena scolded by the other players.
Then we went prawning in the afternoon. We were joined by LTA Jay later in the afternoon. Ended up that LTA Jay caught 4 prawns, while the rest of the 4 of us caught only 1. Haha. But the experience was quite fun. Although owing to my impatient nature, I kept changing my fishing spot after every 5 min. :P
After that, WO Teo came, and we started to organise the BBQ. After assessing what food we needed, we went out to Bedok NTUC and Giant to get more food, like prawns, crabs, drinks, and some other utensils. Then we got back, only to find that the others were already there. Haha. Anyway, they helped out alot in the cooking of the food; must really thank them for that, cos at that point of time, I was just too tired to cook the food.
After eating a bit, Aaron, Derrick and myself went out to rent skates again. Haha. Fell less times than last time, but still had problems navigating the humps. At least I managed to clear about 3 times. Haha. LTA Jay also joined us on the way back to the skate rental area.
Went back to the BBQ to find that CPT Bryan was already there. MAJ Chee and Dy Comd came later, about 10-11pm. After that, I just hung around and ate food. Had to go out to get more drinks at about 1 am plus, but other than that, we all just stayed around the chalet.
After most of the people left, I washed up and went to sleep... Cos I had Bible Study the next day, and I needed the energy to stay awake and contribute during the discussion. The rest who stayed back apparently took turns to sleep and play Mahjong after that.

SATURDAY
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Woke up at 9 and started to clear up the rest of the stuff that hadn't been settled last night/morning. Then called Aaron to help take some of the re-usable stuff back. Went for breakfast at Mac again with the survivors (Aaron, Daniel, Adrian, Kian Chong, Ben Shih, Hang Loon, and Nicholas. :P). Then went home to dump stuff before meeting for BS.

Been having bad headaches since the weekend. And no, I did not drink any alcohol there. Haha. Maybe irregular sleeping hours ba. Anyway, I plan to catch up with my French over the next few days, cos I haven't touched the thing since July I believe.

Just have to come back on Wed to complete my clearance form. Then I'm HOME FREE! Wahaha...

Cambodia, Anyone?

2006-10-12T01:07:00.000+08:00

Does anyone know if Cambodia is OK to go? Seems kinda "unsafe" leh. But it looks potentially interesting.
Now if only I could plan a nice itinerary for a trip there... From what I read, looks like you could stay in Siem Reap at night, then tour Angkor Wat during the day. Haha. And since there's not alot of things to buy, you save MONEY! Just alot of real sightseeing.

I wonder if I'm pushing it too much... Going overseas twice in 2 months. Haha. And I haven't told my parents about Cambodia yet. :P

Post 11 - Design Course, Anyone?

2006-10-09T19:22:00.000+08:00

Haha... There's a design course that's available for me to participate in. And it fits within the 10 months of my break beofre SMU. Happiness... My parents don't seem to mind me taking it either.
But I dunno how to settle the fees. Wah... So ex. Worst come to worst, guess I'll have to pay for all of it. Then I really need to get a job man. Haha.

Dixie Chicks: Taking the Long Way Round

2006-10-08T19:55:00.000+08:00

My friends from high school

Married their high school boyfriends

Moved into houses in the same ZIP codes

Where their parents live

But I, I could never follow

No I, I could never follow

I hit the highway in a pink RV with stars on the ceiling

Lived like a gypsy

Six strong hands on the steering wheel

I've been a long time gone now

Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down

But I've always found my way somehow

By taking the long way

Taking the long way around

Taking the long way

Taking the long way around

I met the queen of whatever

Drank with the Irish and smoked with the hippies

Moved with the shakers

Wouldn't kiss all the asses that they told me to

No I, I could never follow

It's been two long years now

Since the top of the world came crashing down

And I'm getting' it back on the road now

But I'm taking the long way

Taking the long way around

I'm taking the long way

Taking the long way around

The long

The long way around

Well, I fought with a stranger and I met myself

I opened my mouth and I heard myself

It can get pretty lonely when you show yourself

Guess I could have made it easier on myself

But I, I could never follow

No I, I could never follow

Well, I never seem to do it like anybody else

Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down

If you ever want to find me I can still be found

Taking the long way

Taking the long way around

Taking the long way

Taking the long way around

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This song's from the Dixie Chicks- Taking the Long Way Round. I bought their new album: this is their 1st single I believe. Or at least the 1st song in their album. If you don't know, I have a liking for country music (although some of it's quite corny, and Singapore isn't exactly brimming with country artists). But I like the way they write their lyrics and tunes for most of their songs... Most of them have more depth than some *ahem* boyband *ahem* songs. Haha.

Post 10: Specially for the MTC Peeps

2006-10-07T18:32:00.000+08:00

To all MTC Peeps!

This is the preview of the 1st design that I came up with for the T-shirt design. Take a look and feedback, OK?

This is the front logo. For some reason, while uploading my pics, they changed colours. But that's the rough idea lah.

And this is the back. Colours also not as per what I planned (MORE THAN CONQUERORS should be red). But idea is there. Haha.

Feedback anyone? Tag me, email me, or tell me in church. Haha.

Post 9: Just another day in Paradise. NOT.

2006-10-05T19:14:00.000+08:00

Yo to all the peeps out there!

I'm relaxing in my colleague's office now... Whee... It's nice to have someplace to unwind and bitch in after work. And there's air-conditioning too. Haha...

The STW fellas are having their POP soon. Then the new specs can start coming in and taking over work from myself and my over-stressed understudy. Wahahaha... He quite poor thing lah. Seriously, it's not easy doing our own work already, and he still has to take over 2 people's job scopes. Hope he survives lah. :P

STW POP also reminds me of my own batch and my own POP... Haha, esp. since I met See Chai today at ATI, and went to sign my clearance forms with Fabian, Benjamin and Cheng Hao. Started to think about all the things that we did last time. Haha. Quite fun lah. Although it was quite sucky at the time. But alot of things are like that. You go through them and think it's sucky at the time, but looking back, now it seems really fun. Haha.

Still have to search for job lah. Think I shall really go try out relief teaching. Maybe take care of Miss Lim's shop for a few days in Nov to tide over till I can get my new job. But I really dunno what to teach lah. Engrish? Haha... Think that's the only one that I'm "qualified" to teach. But then again, still have to revise my Maths and Econs.

Lala... So relaxing. Haha. After all the last-min work that I had to do. zzZZZZZzzzZZZZzzz......

Post 8

2006-10-05T07:36:00.000+08:00

9 MORE WORKING DAYS TILL I ORD!

Post 7: Why so many people watching me blog?

2006-10-03T17:38:00.000+08:00

Ya, why are you guys staring at my post? SHOO!

Haha... Kidding. They're still watching me.

OK, on to business.

Can anyone loan me 1200 bucks? Haha... I saw a design course at NAFA that looks interesting... 40 Weeks, but I'm not sure when they actually start... Most likely Jan ba. But then again, it might overlap with my Uni Studies, so I dunno lah.

Maybe can look at their shorter courses. Haha. But still need the money.

Random thought I had on Sunday night when I was booking in: What if PAUL TWOHILL and JOAKIM GOMEZ were the final 2? After all, they were fairly close to getting there.

I'm sure there would have been alot of tone-deaf fans at the Indoor Stadium on the night of the finals then. Bwahaha...

Ah... Just finished another "big-shot" visit to our unit. I think my officer has a point, we should be called Animal Training Institute, cos we're just like a zoo here, with all of us on exhibition to the general public.

Lalala... What about music courses? Wanna start learning Piano, Guitar and Drums. Heh. But then again, I would need the MONEY.

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...
...

Why is everything about money?

Post 6: And October Comes A'rolling In...

2006-10-01T18:17:00.000+08:00

Haha... It's October!

Just 1 1/2 more weeks to my leave. :D. Now I can really smell my ORD date. Wahahaha...

Still wondering what to do with my 10 months, before I enter University. Chances are, I can only pin down any job offers after mid-Dec, cos I'd be occupied from end Nov all the way till mid-Dec.

Still looking at possible job openings. Just went to try Subway at Tampines. The working environment's not bad, but then again, the pay's only so much... My friend said she could recommend me a job @ the Library, which has more stable working hours, and pays better.

I'm having second thoughts about relief teaching. The kids might just end up bullying me. Haha. Not to mention that I've clean forgotten most of what I've learnt.

Like that, then Uni how?! Uh oh... Better start brushing up on my Maths and Econs. After all, those are the subjects that I'll be using the most in the future in Uni.

Post 5: Hopefully, the end of it all

2006-09-28T18:10:00.000+08:00

Wahaha... My colleague wants to know my blog address. Noseyparker! :P If you're reading this.

Anyway, today, was, very, tiring. I've been walking around the entire camp today, passing stuff to the NS Men. Hopefully, tomorrow's exercise will go smoothly, and that will be the end of it all. :D Then I can finally ORD in peace, and not in pieces.

I still feel like work keeps coming in all the time. And it just has to come all at once. Lala...

OK, that's all for today. Too tired to think already. :D Cya!

Post 4: The Stress...

2006-09-27T12:40:00.000+08:00

Yo!

Some of you may think it's weird that I'm blogging now, in the middle of lunch, but that's only one of the few windows where I get to touch the Internet. And since there's no one around to peep over my shoulder while I'm typing now, I guess I better make use of this opportunity.

I thought this morning would be a slow, quiet day. Haha... Boy was I wrong.

I really don't like it when people keep telling me to do things for them, as if what they're asking me to do is really easy. But then again, I've realised that one of my shortcomings is that I tend to focus more on the problems that can crop up, rather than just gritting my teeth and getting it done. Sometimes, I just forget that there's a much bigger God who's watching over me, and who has already promised me that He will provide me the strength to get through whatever happens. I remember this quote that I heard a long time ago... "When your God is big, everything else seems small"... Think that's quite true. :)

Oh, I just remembered another job consideration that I had last time... Work at a hotel as a "chamberboy"! Haha... Since I was the bunk I/C during my course time, I think I've had too much experience cleaning up after messy bunkmates: pulling their bedsheets, cleaning windows, rearranging stuff... I'd make a perfect "chamberboy" man! Haha...

Wonder if there's such a post though? :P

OK, I think I shall adjourn for lunch now. Before I end up having to eat at the canteen again , for the 6th time in 7 days. Wahaha... I'm getting FAT! (In my dreams man... I'm still the same weight as when I 1st entered SGC :P)

Post 3: ErmX

2006-09-26T11:37:00.000+08:00

Well, I'm in camp now... Waiting for time to go by, so that we can start clearing up after some big shot who's visiting our camp.
My friend's beside me as I'm typing this, and he said it's a really BIG shot. I have to agree. But then again, they're all human in the end lah. Doesn't matter what rank you are in the Army, when you're out, you're still a human, a person. You still get sick, get old, die....

Haha, I'm getting morbid here.

Yesterday was quite a bad way to start the week. I felt like I was being whacked with a pillow over and over again. Or to put it in more "army" terms, I got arrowed so much I felt like a target board. Sometimes, I think my office will "dao bi" if all the 3SGs and below decide to take a day off. Seriously, we seem to be the most hardworking bunch around here.

My friend just interrupted to say that it's not true. OK lah, I give him some credit lah. he does work quite hard. No, sorry, VERY hard, according to him.

But then again, there are alot of other branches that aren't doing as much work. And there are people who can slack off and not care about the work in their branch. Pardon me for being idealistic, but I'd like to believe in a fair distriubtion of work lah. And not having the same people do all the work. We do have our limits you know.

Haha... Bitching over. OK, now comes the nicer part of me. :D

*ANY JOBS?* I'm still open to suggestions on what to do after I ORD. Seems like the whole world wants to become a relief teacher. Haha... *sweats*. Sure, it earns a bit, but then again, I think I forgot most of my stuff. Haha... I think the kids will end up teaching me instead. Mebbe I'll work at Subway... After all, I am a long-standing parton of theirs. Haha.

Sian... Still have one more big arrow to swallow. Then I'm home FREE~! Muahahaha.... *hopefuL*

Post 2: The Update

2006-09-23T00:44:00.000+08:00

Hello All!

Just to update you; this should be my "permanent" skin from now on. I was looking for something with a bit more colour, but in the end, this was one of the few skins that I managed to find that happened to work. And since I personally like Black/White/Grey, this skin suits me just fine, thank you. :)

Anyway, just waiting to countdown now to my ORD! Whee~... I'll be officially starting to clear my leave after my last tasking, which is the 2nd week of October. I'll still be around in camp for a few days though, just to tie up any loose ends.

As for my post-ORD plans, I guess the reality of it is now starting to sink in. It's kinda scary thinking about it now. Sorta like being dropped back down to Earth after living in an alternate universe for the past 2 years. I'm not sure I'll get used to the sudden freedom-ness of being able to control your own comings and goings, not having to account to others about what you do, and not having any aim in life. I'm starting to plan a few things that I'd like to achieve from when I clear leave, all the way up to when I enroll into University. Hopefully, I'll be able to also pin down some kinda job, so that I can continue to support myself even after I ORD and stop receiving my allowance from the SAF. :D Job offers, anyone? :P

Ok, the other things like the tagboards, links, intro pages, I'll get around to updating them soon. Cya around!

Post 1: The Intro

2006-09-17T01:19:00.000+08:00

Well, another new blog eh? Muahaha.... This time, I plan to keep this one alive. Well, at least for as long as my interest in blogging persists anyway. *evil grin*

Those of you who know me, know that I'm notoriously poor at upkeeping my blogs. I promise you, folks, that I'll really try my best to maintain this one... Haha... If I don't blog often enough, bug me! Pester me! Get me to post something, even if it's crappy. :P

Anyway, bear with me while I spend some time trying to get this place up to my liking... Still have to look for skins and what-nots to brighten up my blog. Ciao!