Thursday, December 29, 2005

Cool i'm in!!! hehe

Just booked in a couple hours ago after clearing my remaining leaves. So what have i been doing lately?

Same old thing. Doing the same stuff everyday.

How was your Christmas? Well i spent Christmas's eve at EXPO. There was City Harvest Church service. The service was very good. Saw WANG BAO HUI my sec sch classmate going to the church service next door. Din't chat much as she was busy.

Aiya don't know what to write and don't know is it possible to blog it now? If blog it, people will read and might misunderstand. Then start spreading all over saying this and that.I should just **** it. I nv use that word ah :p Maybe i'll just start a diary by writing it down but my handwriting is lousy !!! Muhahaha thats why i blog. LoL? Whatever crap... Things just pass and go like nothing but being with LOVED ONES are the BEST! *muack*

Its better to be quiet alone. Something like what i used to be. I think i'll go into self-reflecting mode for weeks rather then day. Just think and think and think. =)



or MAYBE...



Counting down to ORD. -_-|||

Oh yar, I got duty on the EVE OF NEW YEAR!!! SIAN!!! This one really suck 2 thumb or maybe the whole hand.



Ciao and a early HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE OF YOU! Kick of the new year with a BANG ah :)



P.S Don't worry I'm OK I'm FINE !!! Don't worry about me !!!

Sunday, December 11, 2005

There are things in my mind that i wanted to blog down but due to some problems, i don't wish to announce to the whole world.

If i was to do that, people might start talking, spreading rumours and bleh bleh bleh. Yup, i once say i'm cool with what people said about me but i got to understand how the other people thinks. you know? understand?

The problem might seems small but somehow or rather the way i think it makes it times 10!!!

I just wish that after a sleep everything will be all right but NO! Don't worry i'm alright!! =D

Time to book in!! Ciao!! *muack*

Sunday, November 27, 2005

Oink Oink...

Hello guys!

Rushing rushing going back camp now!! Waiting for father to fetch!!! I'll make this a quick one.

Life in GNTC is totally different from BMT. Now is like going for classes then physical. I got into a new cabin which is facing the sea! Sea breeze early in the morning and watching the sun rise. Its really cool! But one bad point is the insects around... Well, now need to discipline to exercise on my own or i'll get FAT with the daily tea breaks and meals served everyday.

I got enlisted on 1st June 05 so ORD should be 1st June 07.

Its already 5 month and 26 days. Boy o boy sure its fast.

I got alot more in my mind to mention but the feeling is not there. Got to go now!

Weihao how many more days to POP!!?? Wish you get posted to my camp or maybe with Junhan be RP!!! =X

Monday, November 21, 2005

Yes yes... i know quite some time i updated in here!!! But hey here i am!!!

A quick blog entry as i got to sleep and report back to camp tomorrow morning by 8am!!

Here are photos taken from the P.O.P and P.O.P dinner. Thx to Wanxiu for lending the camera to me if not no photos for dinner.

P.O.P Photos

Been spending alot of $$$ during this 4 days... need to control..

Events that are not blog today doesn't mean i have forgotten it for the past 4 days!!!

Really got to go now... Aunt screaming my ear soon...

Friday, November 11, 2005

I'm back from CGH after the Ultrasound Scan. Scanning the stomach area. Pretty impressive!!!

Well wanted to take a off day today but my Officer said no... giving me reasons... which i thought was RUBBISH? Haha how do you expect me to feel good after my request was rejected? :p Need to report back camp before 1.30pm.

Will try update this week "event" in the next blog.



Dig all this story out from my hotmail. Enjoy reading it.

The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to
burn.....

A GLASS OF MILK

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way
through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry.

He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his
nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.

Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked
hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then
asked, How much do I owe you?

You don't owe me anything, she replied. "Mother has taught us never to
accept pay for a kindness."

He said.....
"Then I thank you from my heart."

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but
his faith in God and man was strong also.. He had been ready to give up and
quit.

Many years later that same young woman became critically ill. The local
doctors were baffled! They finally sent her to the big city, where they
called in specialists to study her rare disease.

Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name
of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he
rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.

Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at
once.

He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her
life. From that day he gave special attention to her case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won.

Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for
approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill
was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take
The rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something
caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words.....

"Paid in full with one glass of milk"
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You, God,
that Your love has spread broad through human hearts and hands."

There's a saying which goes something like this: Bread cast on the waters
comes back to you. The good deed you do today may benefit you or someone
you love at the least expected time. If you never see the deed again at
least you will have made the world a better place - And, after all,
isn't that what life is all about?

The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to
burn.....



HOW TO BOIL A BULLFROG?

Years ago some scientists did a simple experiment on a bullfrog. They threw a bullfrog into a container of boiling water, and the bullfrog instantly popped out of the boiling water. Next they put the bullfrog into a container of cold water. The bullfrog liked it and stayed in the container. The scientists then turned on the heat at the bottom of the container. As the water got warmer, the bullfrog relaxed and took a nap. The bullfrog was so comfortable that it stayed in the container and was "cooked".



SUCCESS PRINCIPLES

Most of us are in the "comfort zone". We have a house to go home to, a nice bed to sleep on, food in the fridge, a group of friends to mingle with, along with some basic necessities of life. We have worked hard to get to where we are now. So why should we change this? The truth is most of us are like the bullfrog, because we
feel warm and comfortable, we refuse to get out of our comfort zone, and prefer to stay where we are. In life we are either creating or disintegrating. There is no such thing as "staying where we are", because there is always movement. So if we are not moving ahead in life, we must by nature, be moving in the opposite direction.



MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

"It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most victorious life. The human spirit is never finished when it is defeated... it is finished when it surrenders."

Sunday, November 06, 2005

10 more days to P.O.P !!!


Its drawing closer and closer. What can i say? 2 years of national service, i already spent about half a year in BMT. What a joke but i still love BMT! Seriously! Wonderful people there training us. I'm not typing this because they are reading it but its a FACT!

I should have passed out last batch. If i were to compare this and last batch. I'll definitely join last batch. To me, its really obvious where the standard is. No i'm not complain. Just have to suck thumb all the way or maybe 2 thumbs!!!

I should have just kept quiet all the time for this batch. Let them suffer, suffer and suffer. Maybe telling them so much about meeting the standard was a bad idea. Should have let them earned it the hard way. Let the Officers squeeze the standard out from them. Yes, it may seems that i sound cruel. If the Officer never told me to "watch or lead" them. I would have given up hope somewhere and let them fool around.

So what i'm an OOC nor Gold in IPPT nor passed my SOC nor anything? I din't even say the word OOC as something to pressure them. But they will say OOC big fuck ah? What i did was just telling them what can be done and what cannot be done. Is this the kind of respect i get? Personally i don't take it as a joke at all.

Oh well, i suppose not passing out with last batch was one of my regrets.


P.S. I'm not blaming anyone here. Just some thought that i was thinking about. Or maybe what i said can change you guys?

Got this whole thing from my Officer's Blog.

Quote of the day:

"In life, changing yourself works; changing others don't."

Agree with the first half but not so the other half. It's not that it doesn't work but it is a lot harder. However, we all have the power to INFLUENCE others to change, thus encouraging them to change themselves. If not, how do we qualify the need for teachers and instructors.


Talking about Influence... maybe if i got a few chocolate bars (Officer ranks) on my shoulders thats might work?


TIME TO BOOK IN!!! Will blog my last sunday sentosa outing this coming thursday night i think.. need to go for medical scanning on Friday morning..

Friday, October 28, 2005

Geez got to rush !!! Booked out yesterday night because i got a medical appointment today. Right now need to rush back to camp before 1.30pm !!! Tomorrow will be booking out again :p

I suppose i'm somehow like that from the below quiz i answered. About 70% correct. What do you think? ^_^

Get to know yourself better

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:

You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?

Your views on educationEducation is less important than the real world out there, away from the classroom. Deep inside you want to start working, earning money and living on your own.

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.

What's your personality love style?

Here is the analysis:

Love at first sight is your style. You are not fussy about who you fall for, and often there seems to be no rational reason for you deciding to love someone, it just happens and you'll follow your heart. When you do fall for someone, you fall completely. Your love is somewhat child-like, or what people like to call "puppy love". While following your heart is important, you should also remember to use your head occasionally.

The five-question personality test

Here is the analysis:
Your ideal mate has a sense of humor and is lively.
You always compare yourself with others. You make your wishes too difficult to come true.
You are in despair about your lack of success. That's your attitudes towards success.
You realize that there are always ups and downs. Joy and sorrow are constant companions.
You are emotional, sincere and optimistic.

There are alot of quiz here.

Sunday, October 23, 2005

Wooooo!!! That BIG DAY is reaching on...



16th Novermber 2005!!!



Everyone getting pretty excited about the POP. From what i see, only 3 have not pass the minimal requirement and i'm one of them!!! Since i missed out the last IPPT test, i'm not sure when is the next one. I know i can pass it because i lack of 1 pull up.

For this whole week, we have starting attending our basic seaman course in classrooms. Its more on theory side from 8am - 5pm. After that its P.O.P rehearsal till lights out.

Nothing happen this week other that the infamous 3 magic word... FIRE FIRE FIRE. Thats right. Our very own fire drill but then again not that really a fire drill. LoL What happened was when lights out, everyone was suppose to be sleeping or no movement. But you know.. guys.. alot of craps to talk... talk till SO LOUD...

Got to rush now!!! type more when i'm back...

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

How come i'm still at home...? Well i'll make it short and simple.

Yesterday i went back to camp to see the medical officer (MO) because i wanted him to cancel my MC for today. Today was the IPPT test... But FAT HOPE! He don't want me to take the risk of having that pain coming back or maybe i might KO halfway the IPPT test causing "earthquake" in Singapore.

Recruit Lionel KO during IPPT test when he was suppose to be on MC!!! Wooo that will be BIG NEWS.

Whatever the reason is even when you know your own body condition but rules are rules. haiz... I wanted to stay in camp but my Officer asked me to go back home. Thats why i'm here. Anyway going to book in later before 10pm. Lucky i'm living at Tampines... If i was to live at the west end area... DUH! If you still don't know where my camp is.. its at Changi Naval Base along Tanah Merah road.

So what have i been doing today...

Playing playing playing none-stop! thats all.. muhahaha

I know it sounds like no life but hello...? i'm on MC remember? Don't tell me about books.. because it will worse my condition :p

I heard from my aunt that maybe was stress that cause tha pain -.-? What stress can i have...?




*thinks*



NONE!!!


Nono wait i thought of one. Stress that i might not pass my BMT? haha that could be possible. But I Love BMT.

BMT, BMT, All the way,
We like it here, we like it here,
We found ourselves a home, a home,
A home sweet home.

Gosh i'm also having running nose... tried to catch it back but can't. Kept sneezing... salivas and germs flying around the room!!!

Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire movie coming out soon on the 17th November!!!

Ok Got to go now!!! Anything just give me a BUZZ on the phone!!!

Monday, October 17, 2005

Surprising to see my entry for today? Will as you read on, you'll understand why i'm at home right now.

As from today, its already the 8th week of BMT. Another 4 more week to go to the day that every recruit is looking forward to... Pass Out Parade (P.O.P)

2 event was held last week. Standard Obstacle Course (S.O.C) and 8km Route March. Finally all the main event had completed. There's one more event for myself. To pass either Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) or Swimming Cat. 2. Once i pass either one of it, it will be confirm that i'll go on the next phrase of naval training. If not... out of course -_-

During the last IPPT trial test, i fail by 1 pull up... needed 6 to pass the whole thing...

I got another chance tomorrow. I'm going to pass it or aim for silver and make sure there are improvements. *wink*

IPPT Scoreboard

Saturday night i went to secondary school friend's chalets. I din't know there was 3 chalets going on!!! All within Downtown East. COOL!

Wanted to stay overnight but something happened... i don't know what trigger my chest pain. This was the first time since NS started.

During afternoon, the pain and uncomfortableness was there already but it got worse as the clock ticks... At 3-4am, decided to call my father and he brought me to Changi Hospital. I had check up on the chest before this. Its not related to any heart problem but rather the muscle at the lower end of the sternum.

Up to this very second, i still feel the uncomfortableness hovering around...

I got an appointment at Changi Hospital on the 28th October with the specialist.

Booking in later so i can take part in IPPT tomorrow...

Sunday, October 09, 2005

The feeling of coming out from camp after 11 days was just too great.

Meeting with family, friends, freedom, own time own target getting up from bed *althought i still got up at 7am++* and many more!!! Wooo!!!

If you had read the previous entry, we had our Sat and Sun LOCKED in camp due to live firing range at Nee Soon Camp. Having to eat the SAF food ration main course during last batch of BMT was already enough for me. I just can't stand the smell.

After the range day was already the 7th day passed, everyone was dieing to go out of camp. We did not have the slightest clue when we were booking out. Officers and Sgt were playing mind games with us. Heard rumours that earliest was Wed night and latest was Friday. You know how the feeling was like not knowing when was the book out day and other personal problems. More or less torturing to the mind. Maybe they(officers) got their reason for doing this but it just happened on the wrong week for me.

Every end of a week, we will get the training program schedule for each week. Sometimes slack or vice versa training schedule. Knowing if the next day program was tough, I had thoughts of reporting to medical officer(MO) just to escape the tough training and get excuses. *when i mean tough means alot of physical traininig* In SAF term means to malinger which is bad. But the malinger thought just goes off when training was approaching. Having to survive last batch BMT, why not now? If i don't push myself, who will? you will?

Sgt said "Tough training doesn't last but tough men do" which i agree with it. Understand what the phrase means?

The times we been through tough training thinking we cannot make it through but we did.

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Thursday

First thing i got back home at Hougang was to treat my family DINNER! Well it cost me $91.10. Just a meal at the coffeeshop. Crab, prawn, fish, frog leg. *drools*

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Saturday

Went to service with Wanxiu and the terror cell grp. Haha wonderful bunch of people as always. Passed the ration to Wanxiu.. wonder if she is enjoying it!!! *rofl* The pastor for the day was from Sweden. Really enjoy his preaching and all the talks. Had a good laugh.

We are more then a conquerer. Born to be a conquerer. Drive out the fear within you. Does this apply to love to...?

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Can't wait for BMT to finish. About 38 more days to P.O.P then i'll go on a holiday!! Wanxiu, i wanna go to your grandma's fishing village!! if possible :p

1 more hour to book in...

Interesting website i found, click on the links at the bottom.

Your Birthdate: March 5

With a birthday on the 5th of the month you are inclined to work well with people and enjoy them. You are talented and versatile, very good at presenting ideas. You may have a tendency to get itchy feet at times and need change and travel.

You tend to be very progressive, imaginative and adaptable. Your mind is quick, clever and analytical. A restlessness in your nature may make you a bit impatient and easily bored with routine. You may have a tendency to shirk responsibility
What Does Your Birth Date Mean?


The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart.

In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored.

You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.

Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.

Your risk of cheating is 100%. You are not suited for a monogamous relationship.

You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.

In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

Sunday, September 25, 2005

I thought everything was going well but all it took was just one sms. Maybe just let her settle her problem on her side first.

I don't know how to carry on this friendship if she doesn't even reply back. She wanted to forget her ex. How do i know when is the time to contact or know that she is feeling better? 1 month? 1 year? or maybe meeting her one day at the street? Is that the fate she was refering to?

Yes i can give alot of care, concern, attention and love but what if she began to think i'm bothering her? won't it be worst? I'm so afraid there might be misunderstanding during smsing. I might be saying one thing and she might thing i'm saying another thing. If only we could chat thing over the phone. I'm happy to say that i'm so in love right now with her. If only she knew how i'm feeling and i know how she is feeling now or is it one sided love..? so many unanswer question.. mixed feeling emotion.

On a second thought, serving ns while being in love could be a hinder. Unable to give the mention above the fullest. It can't be help if you really love someone.

You can say i'm a greenhorn in love relationship. Its better this way then to go hurting other people feeling to gain that love experience. Right? This are just my views. There is no right or wrong answer.

What should i do? I suppose time will tell? Keeping my finger cross hoping that she'll contact me when she's better or when i contact her everything will be well.

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Surprising that we could book out on friday. Everyone's morale was blown sky high knowing we were allowed to book out. Why? heard rumors that our Officer in Command aka OC strike lottery..? or maybe reasons at the bottom at the end of this blog entry.

Saturday morning went out to play soccer with my ITE mates at Hougang. Thats the first game since i got enlisted into NS! Calvin, Erik, Hung Poh, Aidil, Yan Song, Arul, Xinghong and myself. As usual they were late when meeting up... -_-

Decided to drop by Ang Mo Kio to see my other Aunts and cats :p Been about more then a month since i saw all of them. We got a new cat, Garfield! Handsome boy. I'll try to get its photos when i book out.

Didn't went for the church service as i was tired and wanted to stay at home. When i mention home means the 3 places i usual goes too. Tampines, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio. I heard that my OC was also from City Harvest!!! haha.

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Was thinking about my future past few days...

if my life was like a movie, how do i like it to be? I seem pretty lost. I don't want to spend my 2 years of NS just like that. I want to do something more! More meaningful and more advantageous. I want my life to be colourful !!! but i'm being tie down by time.

Bleh!!! I won't be around for 2 weeks... Going for live firing range on the next weekend 1st and 2nd October. Will be back on 8th October or maybe 6th... depends on the Officer. It'll be like a 2 weeks confinement.

1 hour more to book in...

Sunday, September 18, 2005

I'm soooo tired but i had fun going out!!!

Anyway i'm looking for piano and drumming teacher because i wanna learn to play it!!! Haha hard to believe huh? But its for REAL!

Had anyone tried mobile blogging yet? I'm not sure if it works within Singapore. Sometimes in camp i got the urge to blog... and by the time i got back home that type of feeling is not there. Understand?

Got to get ready for book in soon... *cries*

Sunday, September 11, 2005

How should i start...?

Hmmm if you were to scroll down to when i started blogging on national service its also about the same. BUT this time the training has gone TOUGHER. Much tougher then the previous batch.

Only the second day, the new recruits already got *screwed* by the sgts. I was the IC aka in charge of the platoon for the first week. Having 44 men under me, the feeling was pretty cool. There were good and bad point being IC. For me, importance of the an IC is to make sure all my men are accountable for whatever activies we do and having to make sure they don't get punish or "screwed" by any of the Sgts or Officers.

As a out of course recruit, they had TONS OF QUESTIONS to ask me... Sometimes i don't really want to tell them because i'll spoilt the "fun" if they know whats going on and its not as though the Sgts or Officers will tell me everything.

One popular question they like to ask me is... what is the next day training program.. WHAT THE....? Can't they see that i'm also training together with them instead of being inside the office? BLEH!

What i could share with them was how to be able to last the 12 weeks BMT course. Alway look forward to a brand new day instead of complaning this and that. Time will pass faster this way.

Looking at how they train, reminds of me when i joined on 1st June. Can't even do a standard pumping, do a single pull up and many other stuff. Sometime causing the platoon to do extra punishment or should i say extra physical training because i couldn't endure the pain or was exhausted to carry on. Whenever do we training, its always one for all, all for one. Meaning we got to think for the others instead of ourself. 1 suffer all suffer together or 1 enjoy all enjoy together. Understand? I could always hear my platoon mates encouraging one and another to endure and pushing ourselves to the limit!!!

But now its a different thing!!! I could do this do that. Thats why i agree with this phrase "The best form of welfare is tough training" I'm putting what i had learned into this current batch. Shouting and shouting encourging them to endure!!! Thats why you can hear my sexy hoarse voice. Muhahaha.

I suppose there is also a price to pay. I hurt my left knee 3 weeks ago and it was an old injury. Till now i still feel the strain on the left knee even when i'm relaxing. Grrr...

On friday, met a interesting friend from Boon Keng Primary School, Geraldine and her friend for dinner. Everyone was so shy, just smile smile only. Muhahaha Talked about how the school was although she was not my classmate. haha

Saturday as usual went to church with Wanxiu. She was re-baptism in water. Had to soak the whole body into the body.. hmm interesting. is it to clean away the sins or can anyone explain to me? maybe should ask her to bring a oxygen tank in so can clean the sins longer for disturbing me! =X

As for today, i went to another church! Just to look around. Angela brought me to this neighbourhood church along bradell road. Its small compare to City Harvest Church. Well can't stay long there as i got to get my book in stuff ready.

1 more HOUR TO BOOK IN !!!

Got this from my email

One Of These Days

A friend of mine opened his wife's underwear drawer and picked up a silk paper wrapped package: "This," he said, "isn't any ordinary package."He unwrapped the box and stared at both the silk paper and the box. "She got this the first time we went to New York , 8 or 9 years ago. She has never put it on, was saving it for a special occasion. Well, I guess this is it." He got near the bed and placed the gift box next to the other clothing he was taking to the funeral house, his wife had just died. He turned to me and said, "Never save something for a special occasion. Everyday in your life is a special occasion".

I still think those words changed my life. Now I read more and cleanless. I sit on the porch without worrying about anything. I spend more time with my family, and less at work. I understood that life should be a source of experience to be lived up to, not survived through. I no longer keep anything. I use crystal glasses every day. I'll wear new clothes to go to the supermarket, if i feel like it. I don't save my special perfume for special occasions, I use it whenever I want to. The words "Someday..." and"One Day..." are fading away from my dictionary. If it's worth seeing, listening or doing, I want to see, listen or do it now. I don't know what my friend's wife would have done if she knew she wouldn't be there the next morning, this nobody can tell. I think she might have called her relatives and closest friends. She might call old friends to make peace over past quarrels. It's these small things that I would regret not doing, if I knew my time had come. I would regret it, because I would no longer see the friends I would meet, letters that I wanted to write.

"One of these days" - I would regret and feel sad, because I didn't say to my brother and sisters, son and daughters, not enough time at least, how much I love them. Now, I try not to delay, postpone or keep anything that could bring laughter and joy into our lives.

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Been a long time since i did a self reflection on how i'm doing right now. I wish to reflect now but no time! It's always no time. Maybe i got poor time managment or booking out time is too short. Bleh! Excuses, excuses and more excuses.

Anyway the new bmt intake starts tomorrow. No longer excited like the first time. Knowing what i have to go through again. But at least there is ARUL to go through the 2 weeks confinement with me. Hehe. So We'll be back on 10th September.
A Lesson In Life

A group of working adults got together to visit their University lecturer. The Lecturer was happy to see them. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.

The Lecturer just smiled and went to the kitchen to get an assortment Of cups - some porcelain, some in plastic, some in glass, some plain lookingand some looked rather expensive and exquisite.

The Lecturer offered his former students the cups to get drinks for themselves.
When all the students had a cup in hand with water, the Lecturer spoke: "If you noticed, all the nice looking, expensive cups were taken up,leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal that you only want the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. What all you wanted was water, not the cup, but we unconsciously went for the better cups." "Just like in life, if Life is Water, then the jobs, money and position in society are the cups.

They are just tools to hold/maintain Life, but the quality of Life doesn't change." "If we only concentrate on the cup, we won't have time to enjoy/taste the water in it."

Sunday, August 21, 2005

Here are some photos from P.O.P *cheers*


the only odd one in no. 4


platoon 1 section 4 2005


care for second round anyone?



Ayway back to where i last stop last Sunday...

I'm still curious why or how they can get so "into" it. The way they react to the songs and the speeches made by the pastor. Can they really feel that God or Jesus is there? During ministering, the pastor blessed the cell group leaders. After a touch from the pastor, they fell back one by one. To me its like they got hit on the head and faint instantly. Some faint rather dramatically. Can they not faint?

Being a free thinker, i'm just really curious. No offense to anyone though.



Monday

At night i was complaining to myself whats the handphone for if myself don't call out instead of waiting for others to call me. The problem lies with myself. When you call someone, usually there is a reason right? Can't be just saying Hi, how are you and put down the phone. You need topics to carry on with the conversion. Out of the blue, i don't know what topics to start on or just lame talking. Thats why i prefer smsing. Having able to thinking and what you're going to talk about before sending. At least it does make sense to me. Instead of talking aimlessly and crapping right or am i wrong?



Tuesday

I LOST MY MOBILE EARLY IN THE MORNING!!!

Is this what you get if you complain about something...? GEEEZ I drop somewhere and its gone within 15min when i went back to look for it. Don't worry i did not panic or cry :p Just report to my officer thats all. It was my fault that i dropped it so no big deal but my campmates were like more nervous then me. Telling me that if it was them, they'll go crazy bleh bleh bleh... Since its already lost, no use turning heaven into hell. Hows life without a phone? Hmm even its there is a public phone... i don't think i'll call anyone because all the contact are stored inside the mobile. I can only rememeber my house's number and aunts. THATS ALL! not even my parents mobile... likes look i need to memorise numbers.



Sunday

Today was the last day for 2nd Annual Skydive Festival Singapore. I wanted to join in and try it but my aunt say was too expensive and dangerous since it was the 2nd time it held the event here. Need to pay $499!!! I suppose it was worth it? Where in Singapore can you do that!!! Usually you need to travel overseas to do those. What a waste... arghhh

Anway i got a new mobile now and its the same number but all the contacts are gone. Can you guys sms me your name to the same old number. Thx a million!

Before i forgot, I'll be back on 10 september 2005. As the new batch of trainee will start BMT on 25th and i'll join them. There will be a automatic of 2 weeks confinement so see you guys then...


A countdown for Arul.

4 MORE DAYS



Think of the have-nots and stop complaining

TODAY before you think of saying an unkind word, think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food, think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your spouse, think of someone who's crying out for a companion

Before you complain about life, think of someone who went too early to heaven.

Before you complain about your children, think of someone who can't have any.

Before you argue about your dirty house, think of the people who are living on the street.

Before whining about the distance you drive, think of someone who has to walk.

And when you are tired and complain about your job, think of the unemployed and those who wish they had your job.

When depressing thoughts pull you down, put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive.

Life is a gift, live it, enjoy it, celebrate it.

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Sorry due to time constrain, i was unable to post on Singapore National Day that was on Tuesday.

Anyway i'm back to bring the latest happening news! Been rather a busy week.

Sunday

Last Sunday morning i was invited by Wan Xiu to attend City Harvest Church 16th anniversary at National Indoor Stadium. The place was fully packed with worshippers. It was better then Jay Chou's concert. *rofl* Althought it was free but people came early in the morning to queue for sits. There were overseas singers. The place was ROCKING when they were singing and praising Jesus. The songs were nice and meaningful. I bought the Cross CD. Met Wan Xiu's terror cell group members. Hehe interesting people and had lunch with them before heading home to get ready for book in...

I learned something from the preaching.

A man without a vision will always go back to his past.

Understand?

Wednesday

Wednesday was the day all my campmates was looking forward to!!!

PASS-OUT-PARADE DAY

Oh yes i was told to recourse because i missed out important lessons while i was having chickenpox. Since i was out of course (ooc) with 3 more others. We were the helpers for that day and the day before. We had to put the decorations, lay out the food, guard the weapons and their belonging bleh bleh bleh. Pretty busy. I was told to guard the weapon and their belonging means i'll be away from the parada square. I MISSED out all the actions that was happening at the parada square. Only at the last march in, i was out. Guys in no. 3 look damm smart.

At night, the whole company went for dinner at Ritz Carlton hotel. Fabulous food especially the desserts.

Will show the photos next week. Need some editing.

The next few days i had to spent my days as usual in camp till the next batch of BMT guys join in. ARUL IS IN THE NEXT BATCH!!!



Welcome to HELL


ARUL


Saturday

Have you guys tried swmming at 6am everyday? Geez just tried today. COLD The following week i'll be doing that... ZHAI LEH haha

Met Wan Xiu and her cell group members at Boon Lay. City Harvest Church HQ was there. Nice environment and place. The place was something like a mini concert. To me, it seems that they were in a trance or something when they sing. I was observing people infront of me. How they move, the way and their expression when they sing. Hmmm

I got more to type. Maybe i'll forget it by then. Got to go now!!! Booking in at 11pm.

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Amazing !!! Almost a month i did not blog. *tsk tsk*

Blogging used to be almost a daily affair for me but now its more based on my mood not laziness. Given only Saturday and Sunday after booking out roughly 30 hours of free time, its rather hard to get into the right frame of mind.

There are certain requirements before i start blogging;
  • Blogging usually begins at night because its too bright in the afternoon and quieter at night.

  • Listening to slow instrument song to get into the right mood and concentrate.

  • Doesn't wished to be peep at when typing blog.


Rubbish? Nah its just me.

Was going through all my fellow blogger's blog. Some had stop, some had continued and some just started from where they last stop few months ago. I see that everyone is doing not bad. Saw a couple of mushy mushy tag missing their boyfriend whom are serving their NS. Of course i'm jealous. Hahaha.

Arul and Weihao waiting to be sent into NS. 25 August and 9 September respectively. Junhan just got back from a 5 day outfield. Wonderful food ration huh Junhan? Arul will be joining the Navy. Yay got someone to disturb !!!

Right now i'm on the road to recovering from chickenpox. Of all the years, why must it land when i'm serving NS? Basic Military Training (BMT) is a 10 weeks course which i'm in now. I got it on the 8th week. Couple weeks more to Pass Out Parade (POP) where love ones will watch you march into the parade square. After that they will help you don the baret as a sign of completing BMT. During this 2 weeks, i missed out important lessons so chances of me having to recourse is HIGH, means to go throught the 10 weeks of BMT again... the feeling of recourse is damm sad. Watching your campmates moving to the next stage of NS but i getting "retain". Not that i really mind but its the going through the same old shit again. (there's a Navy song with that sentences same old shit again)

Left Toe Right Toe

left toe right toe keep up the tempo
left toe right toe ayoayo ah
here we go again
same old shit again
up and down this avenue
few more days to book out day
book out, book out, book out day
any sweat?
no sweat
chicken feet
haha all the way

I remember only 2 song because for this is the song we need to sing when we book out althought i miss out a couple of lines. Another song is usually sang when we march on the spot. Eh forgotten whats the malay command to march on the spot... any idea?

We Shall Not Be Move

we shall not be move,
we shall not be move,
we from navy,
we shall not be move
just like the tree standing by the waterfront,
bmt, bmt, all the way
we like it here, we like it here
we found ourselves a home, a home, a home sweet home.

All the command given starts on the left foot so is the song. After finishing this song, we are suppose to bang the right boot together as one. A very soild bang, one sound only. After weeks of training, if the platoon can bang together as one, you can feel that the platoon achieved something. Thats how i feel. The fruit of labour.



Let me recall what i did...

Firing Range

How long does it take from one end of Singapore to the other end by bus? Changi to Tuas? Geez thats the best time to GET YOUR SLEEP in the AIR-CON BUS BACK AND FRO for three days and one for dry practise. *cheers* What more can you ask for? Good welfare. Haha. The range was somewhere around Tuas or is it not Tuas? Arghh given time to sleep who cares where are we going... You don't get many chances of sleeping while in camp.

Back to the range. Kinda exciting. We were shooting from a distance of 100m. There were day and night shooting means we were there for two whole day having to go back camp late at night and coming back in the morning!!! We had to wear no. 4 long sleeve with Standard Battle Order (SBO) *where you put your ammo cargitch, 2 water bottle, rope, rifle cleaning kit and poncho* and our "wife" AR 15 rifle. This are the postion we are suppose to shoot in. Sitting, standing, prone with support and prone without support. The recoil from the rifle is not hard. Its the firing sound from your neighbour makes you lose concentration. ITS LOUD even with ear plugs on.

During the night shoot, we were given red headed bullets. What it does is when you fire there's a red beam shooting towards where you're shooting. Just like Starwar fighter jets. At night, you can see the different lane shooting red beam out. A nice sight.



Standard Obstacle Course (SOC)

There's one week consist of SOC only from morning to noon. Whats SOC? We had to pass 11 obstacle course at a given time. Within 10min 29 sec and passing all the stations. We had to run 600m then do the 11 stations and then run another 700m ot complete it. The 11 station was no easy task. The first 5-6 station depends on the upper body and the rest on the lower body. I suppose this is where you can get injury easily even if you know the safety rules. Any mislanding from the station might sprain your ankle or worse still hurt your spine. So take care my fellow friends when you're doing this.



Route March

I completed my 4 and 8 km route march. I tell you DAMM SHIOK!!! Carrying Full Battle Order. (FBO) It includes the SBO, a field pack (something like a backpack) and rifle.

Ok Let's see what does it contain inside !?

Field pack consists of 5 1.5 litre of water bottle filled with water. NO water bubble MUST be seen in it.

SBO consists of 2 full 1 litre water bottle for drinking, rope, poncho, cleaning kit, 4 sand can fill to the brim. When shake it must NOT have sound. (there a trick to prevent sound from coming out)

No. 4 long sleeves, helmet and rifle sling onto neck.

Actually we din't really march but walk in 2 single rows. When we walk, we follow the Platoon Commander's(PC) pace and it during the afternoon under the hot sun. The front men following the PC or the men behind you HAS to keep up if not there's a big gap between. When the PC blow the whistle, everyone has to touch the person's field pack infront of him. If there's gaps, that means you have to run to touch the field pack. Walking and running will cause you to be more tire. Thats the reason why we need to sing during route march. Instead of thinking you're tire and the heavy load, it helps you to think of the singing only. We had to sing all the way till the route march ends so imagine everyones voice by then. All have the soreness on the throat, sometime when you speak no sound coming out. Happened on me!

So guys KEEP up the pace or you'll have to come back again for the route march if you fall out. *thats for the Navy, the rest i'm not sure* Oh yes, if you can handle more weights then you're carrying, go help a soldier thatis in need of help by carrying some of his stuff. I did that so can you.

After the 8km, that was the last time we were going to wear No. 4 again expect for lunch time. When we came back, we had to sing the song "we shall not be move". Marching on the spot singing LOUD *remember the sore on the throat and now this -.-* and banging the boot together. Will, it was not up to perfect but near perfect. Everyone was drenched including the stuff we were carrying soaking with sweat.

The emtional level was high !!! A pround moment to everyone who had completed the route march. From here, what i can see was the fighting spirit, discipline, care for soldiers, and having to endurance all this. Good job guys, we did it!!!



Enjoy reading... i wish i could add photos to it but we are not allowed to bring in camera in. The view at changi naval headquarter is really wonderful. Maybe when i pass out parada that time i'll invite those who wanna come. Nice sea view and sea breeze. Simply love it !!! *cheers*

Monday, July 04, 2005

Actually there ain't much to write about in camp. Everyday is just another physical training day.

They (officers) like to do "stuns". Out of the blue, adding extra training and other "interesting stuff". Most of the time at night you can't sleep in peace. Some sergeants like to spread rumor about having fire drill at the wee hours. Trust me, you don't wish to have any of it.

I can't really say that the training is tough. It depends on yourself. For me, i find it ok. Weeks after weeks, you'll get used to it. Now its already the 5-6 weeks already. About 4-5 weeks more to finish BMT. Mind you, if you don't meet the requirement for BMT, you'll have to re-course the 10 weeks BMT again. I hvae this feeling that i might re-course -_- BLEH

Gosh it's a MONDAY. Why am i at home? Well... i got a two day MC. Later at night have to report back to camp at 8.30pm

Saturday, June 18, 2005

Hiya peeps!

After being in camp for 18 days, how are you guys getting on? Fine? As in sometimes good and bad? There are ups and downs in life but hey learn to cope it and i'm sure you guys will find a way out. There is always a way out. If life is simple and easy, it will be boring. Thats why there are problems for you to think and solve! Like i said in the other previous post. Live and never regret the choices you made *cheers*

Ok i'll stop nagging here but i'll serious what i had said. Read twice triple and so on to understand what i meant. If you still don't understand CALL ME! Haha. I'll explain step by step.

Yes Sir,
No Sir,
Yes Platoon Sergeant,
No Platoon Sergeant,
Yes Sergeant,
No Sergeant,

This are sentences that are used EVERYDAY and EVERYTIME without fail. Because you can't possible go and smack the Sir's shoulder and say "hey what activites we have for today?" DUH!

So.. what i had been doing in camp. Training and training thats all i can say. Sore all over the body but as time goes by i slowly began to get used to it. I can't say the training is tough. Maybe its just the beginning? I can't go into detail on whats' happening inside as we are bond to keep our mouth shut incase we blah out wrong information.

At times i wanted to give up because of the intensive training. Imagine after many rounds of push up, chin up aka pulll up, sit up and alot more. You can see the hand shivering, blister forming on the hand, cramps and sweating non-stop. You never see me sweat like this outside before. You can hide but you can't run away from this for 10 weeks. Thats what i told myself.
Inside you have to be punctual, have endurance, discipline and others but this 3 are my core value. This will help you get punish lesser.

I tried to write everyday in my diary but due to the time constrain its IMPOSSIBLE!!! Hardly anytime left. Everyone rushing to the toliet to bath after a long tired day. Its not a open toliet where you can see each other naked and pick up soap!!! So get this straight into your head first. Most of the time are use for queuing for bath and washing clothes... so tell me how to find that EXTRA TIME to write!

Everyday wakes up at 5.30am and light outs at 10.30pm. Another 8 weeks more till BMT is over BUT if you fail BMT you have to RE-COURSE means another 10 weeks of BMT. People finish NS for 2 years but you'll add another 10 weeks. Another thing is the pay. All NS guys will get the fixed amount whether you're in army or navy or air force unless you sign on thats another thing.

Everyone was pretty excitied today in camp because it was BOOK OUT DAY! Everyone was fast when told to do anything. Haha. Deep down me i wasn't that much excited about booking out. Just the normal feeling. I was thinking what i should blog instead. We were transported to Tanah Merah MRT our drop off point. When i saw the first TRAFFIC LIGHT, MRT TRAIN, BUS STOP and blah blah blah... LAME.

Tomorrow i will have to report back to Tanah Merah Mrt at 9pm to book in. Time sure pass faster then i expected.

Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Woooo 6 more hours to NS !!!

By the time you guys read this blog, I might be inside camp kena tekan or something. I need to thanks the guys and gals who had accompany me the past few days. Those in msn whose i pested with those gay stuff and from Utopia ToH. Hey its only 2 week i'll be inside.. then Sat and Sun i'll be OUT!!! not as i'm going to die inside even if so let it be !!! I'll sms EVERYONE when i'm out nono i should say if i come out alive. LOL

Damm i'm feeling pretty excited going in. Zann said i was like pervert so enthusiastic to go into NS. Haha. Seriously, maybe i got a strong liking to serve the nation. Wan Xiu said that MORE SHIPS WILL SINK... Baohui said there will be WORLD PEACE while i'm inside. LOL funny jokes. *shivers in cold*

So what's my plan for now...

I'll see how it goes inside. Then decide whether to sign on and continue studying or just study till i get a degree or something and then join in. Because i don't believe in staying at the same rank or position. Give your best shot in everything you do. Being the best of the best. At least i know i did tried. I know its all talk for now but mark my words. muhahaha what big dreams i have... I wanna see how NS will turn Lionel into... see how much i change during my "holiday" in NS. So if you notice any changes do tell me!!! *rofl*

Love every single one of you!!!
(Love not as in BGR aka boy girl relationship another type of Love) LOL!

Monday, May 30, 2005

Finally back blogging.. this could be the last entry before i enter or serve National Service aka NS !!!

Don't know why some guys dislike joining NS but i'm opposite. Damm excited !!! Looking forward to the new challenges ahead, new batch of friends, learn new stuff, SHAVING OF HEAD TOGETHER etc... *cheers*



There are the photos from Chalet !!!



Organiser for chalet, Zann and Weihao
A ciggie a day keeps the doctor coming for you! Smoke less guys and gals.



King of Mafia was there, Kumara



Seven little dwarfs and where is the princess? I was the prince taking photos :p



Semi-nude MEN not boys. Zann enjoying the show... *rofl*



Eh... sun tanning don't disturb leh. Fat boy using the sun to slim down. Muhahaha



Horhor gambling... kena caught by Lionel !!! Junhan don't hide your face !!! The rest calling for $$ to be send to them. All rich sons and daughter.



Xinghong counting the losses and profit for that night.



Some guys i mixed around with... From left Calvin, Kumara, Aidil, Arul, Fairul. Any gals or "guys" want the number of the guys?



Watching The Champions League Final. The downfall of Milan !@#$!@#
Will i was supporting Milan... Leading 3 goals at 1st half... never did i expect Liverpool to fight back to draw 3-3 at 2nd half!!! I thought i was having a bad nighmare but it was for REAL. Liverpool won on penalties...



Another chalet but i was not there.. sorry Nisa *2nd from right* i thought Don's chalet was nearby only i could just pop by...

Do view Junhan's blog for his version of the chalet :p

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

A much anticipated blog entry i'm looking forward to. Mainly regarding the end of a chapter in ITE life. i haven't planned in advanced what i'm going to type but will go with the flow as i think back.

When i was posted to ITE with the result slip on my hand. I was like alone, scared, not sure what course to take and the guys i hanged around with, went into poly... mostly into Temasek Polytechnic. Very blur at that time and was pointless to talk to my parent or aunt because they know nuts about the school system. Lucky i had this mentor from sec sch, Miss Ng. She was the one who advised me what to do. She led me out from the dark and till now we still kept in contact. I had already expected to land into ITE and had no regret to it. I had 6 subjects. I dropped art and my chinese was hopeless so with 4 subject it was impossible to go for a course i like in poly. In the end, i failed all but just passed math. Duh?

Pretty amazing how 2 years had passed. Learning new stuff, knowing new friends and others. I still remembered during the school orientation, the school council (SC) prepared some games to make each of us know our classmates name. *my first thought was that the game was so lame but hey it was NOT after overcoming the shyness* yesh yesh laugh all you want about Lionel being shy but don't let me find out... muhahaha. At first those name were like foreign language, hard time remembering it because its not like names you always come about with.

Let me see... the first stall i went to was.. Tutti Fruitti. I ordered watermelon juice.. damm lousy!! and mine you the items pricing (Tutti Fruitti) was expensive.. just like outside stall pricing!!!

The first group i hanged or sit around was with Don and Edmund. Eh.. but sadly wrong frequency... don't click. I forgot how i managed to infiltrate into Arul and gang. Is it because of the soccer? or is it me, the Lionel factor!! haha

We got Hasbi as our form teacher. *no more mr because he is out of ITE and so am i !!!* Hasbi likes to do thing as a whole. Some might argue that he was not a good teacher. SOMETIMES only. Like to make us do weird stuff. Buddy calling system... you and your buddy must not be late for class. If you're late, your buddy gets late for attendance also. The most famous "Talk cock session" (TCS) almost EVERY LESSON. Hardly any quality teaching time spent. What i felt was that he was trying to create a bond. A very strong bond that can last even after we finish ITE but it did not work that way after he left. Hasbi left us and joined the new campus and then quit teaching and further his studies during our 2nd year. LoL I'm not saying David did a bad job. His method was way much different from Hasbi. David approach was you make thing easy for him, he'll try his best to make it as simple for you.

Pretty sad how last friday ended after the final exam because that was the last meeting we'll going to see some of them. Everyone left one by one after the time was up. There was no like a little gathering with each other. I mean don't they really mind not seeing each other in further after spending almost 2 years together as a classmate? Partly my fault because i did not approach them. Maybe they are still shy? or bears a personal grudge? or we are just Hi/Bye friends? or what other reasond? For me i was not sure what to do. I was more a waiter then a starter. Waiter means having for people to start first before joining in. Is it me that i'm trying to make myself into a diffcult position thinking of such stuff? Do they bother about this or am i the only one? For me i thought things could end with a BANG. Leaving sweet memories behind but no.

After knowing Weihao, he makes me feel like to take thing easy. Don't take thing too seriously. Chill man. I did tried not to bother other stuff rather then my own but deep down i still question. Why is it like that.. bleh bleh bleh. Not to forget Arul , Aidil, Calvin, Xinghong and Junhan. They too got their own ways.

Its 5.30am now... SLEEPY!!! Wanted to have my views on the class chalet. To date only less then half is confirm coming. Reasons? TONS OF IT... Keep telling myself not to bother with how the turn out is. Let's see how it goes later. If not staying overnight.. at least come for the gathering.


So i'll be back on Friday...

Oh ya its confirm i'm be joining the NAVY on the 1st June. *cheers* i don't know how to swim. muhahaha and so nice of junhan he offered to "teach" me to swim during chalet... -.- i sense evil feeling lurking... BEWARE

Saturday, May 21, 2005

Contentment

What does this above word mean to you? I got this email from my Aunt.

Have you ever, at any one time, had the feeling that life is bad real bad, and you wish you were in another situation? You find life make things difficult for you, work sucks, life sucks, everything seems to go wrong...

Read the following story... it may change your views about life:

After a conversation with one of my friends, he told me despite taking 2 jobs, he brings back barely above 1K per month, he is happy as he is. I wonder how he can be as happy as he is considering he has to skimp his life with the low pay to support a pair of old parents, in-laws, a wife, 2 daughters and the many bills of a household. He explained that it was through one incident that he saw in India...that happened a few years ago when he was really feeling low and touring India after a major setback.

He said that right in front of his very eyes he saw an Indian mother chop off her child's right hand with a chopper. The helplessness in the mother's eyes, the scream of pain from the innocent 4- year-old child haunted him until today. You may ask why did the mother do so; had the child been naughty, had the child's hand been infected?? No, it was done for two simple words- - -TO BEG!

The desperate mother deliberately caused the child to be handicapped so that the child could go out to the streets to beg. Taken aback by the scene, he dropped a piece of bread he was eating half-way. And almost instantly, a flock of 5 or 6 children swamped towards this small piece of bread which was covered with sand, robbing bits from one another. The natural reaction of hunger. Stricken by the happenings, he instructed his guide to drive him to the nearest bakery. He arrived at two bakeries and bought every single loaf of bread he found in the bakeries. The owner was dumbfounded but willingly sold everything. He spent less than $100 to obtain about 400 loaves of bread (this is less than $0.25 per loaf) and spent another $100 to get daily necessities. Off he went in the truck full of bread into the streets. As he distributed the bread and necessities to the children (mostly handicapped) and a few adults, he received cheers and bows from these unfortunate. For the first time in his life he wondered how people can give up their dignity for a loaf of bread which cost less than $0.25.

He began to tell himself how fortunate he is. How fortunate he is to be able to have a complete body, have a job, have a family, have the chance to complain what food is nice and what isn't nice, have the chance to be clothed, have the many things that these people in front of him are deprived of... Now I begin to think and feel it, too! Was my life really that bad? Perhaps... no, I should not feel bad at all... What about you? Maybe the next time you think you are, think about the child who lost one hand to beg on the streets.

"Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, it is the realization of how much you already have." When the door of happiness closes, another opens, but often times we look so long at the closed door that we don't see the one which has been opened for us. It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past, you can't go on well in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.

"True love knows no fear. If you believe in something beautiful, then it is always worth the risk. For only those who are brave enough to risk getting hurt are the only ones who find their true destiny. Those who are afraid of what love brings never find it, and only those who are not afraid of getting hurt are the ones who keep it."

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We Never Told Him He Couldn't Do It

I got this email from David Lee. What it says is truth...

It's amazing what we can achieve, if only people would stop telling us we can't. The power of negativity cannot be underestimated. Seemingly harmlesscomments like "Are you sure you can do it?", "No, I don't think it willwork", "You'll never be able to do that!" can be very debilitating, especially to a child.

Today's story, by Kathy Lamancusa, illustrates the things that are possibleif only we don't stifle them with our negativity and pessimism.My son Joey was born with club feet. The doctors assured us that withtreatment he would be able to walk normally - but would never run very well.

The first three years of his life were spent in surgery, casts and braces. By the time he was eight, you wouldn't know he had a problem when you saw him walk.The children in our neighborhood ran around as most children do during play, and Joey would jump right in and run and play, too. We never told him that he probably wouldn't be able to run as well as the other children. So he didn't know. In seventh grade he decided to go out for the cross-country team. Everyday he trained with the team. He worked harder and ran more than any of the others - perhaps he sensed that the abilities that seemed to come naturallyto so many others did not come naturally to him.

Although the entire team runs, only the top seven runners have the potential to score points for the school. We didn't tell him he probably would never make the team, so he didn't know.He continued to run four to five miles a day, every day - even the day he had a 103-degree fever. I was worried, so I went to look for him after school. I found him running all alone. I asked him how he felt. "Okay," he said. He had two more miles to go. The sweat ran down his face and his eyes were glassy from his fever. Yet he looked straight ahead and kept running. We never told him he couldn't run four miles with a 103-degree fever. So he didn't know.

Two weeks later, the names of the team runners were called. Joey was number six on the list. Joey had made the team. He was in seventh grade - the other six team members were all eighth-graders. We never told him he shouldn't expect to make the team. We never told him he couldn't do it. Wenever told him he couldn't do it...so he didn't know. He just did it.

A true story written by Kathy Lamancusa. Sometimes we can succeed purely because we didn't know we could fail.

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Saw this 2 funny and lame poem...

Haggard i look, said by some
All things can't seem to be overcome
Lord, i ask y i so cham
I should believe things go and come

No longer go to pasar malam
Cos wallet also become kang kang
Yoshinoya i had for mum mum
But gastric until i diam diam

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Bo liao my poem as it seem
I see also i gek sim
The light in my life is just a dim
life not sweet like pudding

Ulcers hurt till mouth tia
now i lose appetite sia
when can i ever eat mee siam
wait long long till i long pia

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Just can't resist the temptation to blog. What shall i talk about today... yesh i know exam is tomorrow but hey i need a break because i'll feel sleepy when i look at the notes... *yar i know its a lame reason but its true*

Tried to change a new lay-out but can't find any suitable blogskin. Mostly everything at Blogskin are love theme or not to my liking.

As you older, you grow "maybe" more mature. Noticing the changes around you and within you. The word to use here is ADAPT. Having to adapt to changes. This can only be learned by yourself. Having to face the good and bad times.

I shamelessly copied this from Weihao's blog but edited some.

I need a girl to let me cuddle to sleep,I need a girl to let me spill out my troubles, I need a girl who can comfort me when I am down,I need a girl to make me feel happy,I need a girl I need a girl,I need a girl to walk with me.

Will you be the one ?

P.S.: This blog is just NOT a typing excercise. LoL

Geez why am i typing this on the eve of exam... *bangs wall*

"She Will Be Loved" - Maroon 5

Beauty queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else

I drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your door
I've had you so many times but somehow
I want more

I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved

Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
It doesn't matter anymore

It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along
My heart is full and my door's always open
You can come anytime you want

I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved

I know where you hide
Alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls

Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful

I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved

[in the background]
Please don't try so hard to say goodbye
Please don't try so hard to say goodbye

Yeah
[softly]
I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain

Try so hard to say goodbye

Monday, May 16, 2005

I won't be blogging this few days till my exam is over...

Thursday - FMK - 1pm-3pm
Friday - ERP - 8.30am-10.30am

Meanwhile, recent newspaper acticles caught my attention.

May 15th Sunday Times. Under Section Gen Y "Blog No Evil"

Libel laws and angry readers make bloggers regret their online rants.

May 15th The New Paper on Sunday "Teen Virginty" and "Better Clothes Better Marriages" She also wrote a book "The truth about marriage"

Whats the Book about?
  • Marry for love, by all means. But do not jump into it.
  • There can't be two "bosses" in a relationship. Learn to compromise.
  • Marry for the right reasons, not because you think your time is running out or all your friends are married.
  • It is your intention, not luck, that determines the success of your marriage.

Geez i'm going to get my hand on that BOOK!

May 16th The Straits Times On Monday "Lawyers losing interest in crime cases"

Alright back to studies...

*there was no link for Straits Times because you need to PAY to read them online*

Thursday, May 12, 2005

Yesterday we managed to qualify for next round for Inter-Clementi ITE soccer. Surprising huh? I won't be going into detail about it since i did not score goals. Muhahaha...

Pamper myself to a movie, Kingdom Of Heaven. During the first 15min, i was SLEEPING i mean dozing off. Seriously i was so tired after the game even though i had a bath to freshen up. Alot of talking, blood spilling out and dead bodies... and i still don't understand the movie. Two and a half hours show...

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Today was supposed to be the next round of match but at Clementi, it was raining heavily. Lucky I called Arul or else a wasted trip to school for nothing!!!

I got a interesting call from CMPB. I was offered to join the NAVY for NS. Means i can chose NAVY or ARMY!!! Told you guys i was special. *rofl* NAVY's NS starts on 1st June and ARMY's starts on 13th June. They expect me to give my answer by tomorrow. Hmmm... *junhan still waiting by the side of your phone?* *wink*


To ALL Fellow KM's students,

If you're reading this. You guys are invited to a Chalet at Paris Ris Costal Sand on the 25th - 27th June. There will be a buffet on the 25th. Everyone is highly encouraged to come. Confirm with me on the 20th and pass me $15-20 for it. I'll do the calculation IF there is extra left i'll refund you back. Once $$ has passed to me and you want to back out sorry to say no refund unless a vaild reason is given. *rofl*

Lastly...

Don't ask me who the organiser is. You're there to enjoy not to know this and that :p

Don't tell me you got no $$ cos i'm going to fuck your ass. 1 week from now is enough for you to save up.

If you are having problems to get that amount, private msg me sms or msn or email?. I'll see what can be done.

Let this be a KICK ASS PARTY and let no personal grudge come between any of us.

If you have any more question, feel free to ask me. I'm more then willing to answer you. \m/

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

What a lovely song :p I got a new version on the song more lively. Which girl want me to sing to her? *smack head*

All I Have To Do Is Dream - The Everly Brothers

Dream dream dream dream dream dream dream
When I want you
In my arms
When I want you
And all your charms
Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream...

When I feel blue
In the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you
All I have to do is dream...

I can make you mine
Taste your lips of wine
Any time
Night or day
Only trouble is
Gee whiz
I'm dreamin my life away

I need you so
That I could die
I love you so
And that is why
Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream...

I can make you mine
Taste your lips of wine
Any time
Night or day
Only trouble is
Gee whiz
I'm dreamin my life away

I need you so
That I could die
I love you so
And that is why
Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream..

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Two days ago was the funeral of Mr Wee Kim Wee, Singapore ex-president. It was shown on television. There were speeches made by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Mr Wee's family member and others. *I did not finish watching it*

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Yesterday, I bought this book Glimpses and Reflections. Wanted to know what a person he was. Managed to finished reading this book at 5am this morning. A very simple book to read. The book was about his extraordinary and fulfilling life.

There are some topic worth thinking about. Like Money, Borrowing to live, Making friends, Filial Piety, Travel and food, God and religion. You'll know what i'm talking after reading this book.

There are interesting quotes about life. Below are some of it...

Every human being who aspires to have a full life has to work hard.

It is that those who are going to make marriage vows - no matter what form they take - should think seriously about what they mean. Vows are made to be kept and one's word is one's bond.

Cannot expect people to be nice, accommodating and pleasant, when you do not behave likewise to begin with. That is to say, "you reap what you sow." If you offer a cold front, you will be dropped like a hot brick.

Sir Song Ong Siang was a venerable community leader. He posed this question to 20 youthful members (including Mr Wee) "If you have just one wish what would you acquire or possess?" A few responded for wealth, health, happiness and good life. Sir Song said that one should wish for contentment. It can be only achieved if one had all the other qualities and more - good health, good education, good family, happiness and a reasonably good income.



Another book i bought was England's Worst Footballers.

Sunday, May 08, 2005

Guess where i went yesterday night??? No one would ever expected me to be there.

Something like the church. Where people come together and sing and praise Jesus. At Tampines area near St. Hilda School. Lighthouse something...

Why was i there? my mum's brother ask me along. After he told me story about miracle healing and since i was free and curious. I suppose curious is the main word to use here. Because usually just by listening you don't believe it but instead observing it might change your mind.

When we arrived, we were usher to the seats. Siting at the first row!!! What a great start to my curiosity. Everyone had started singing along with the guy on stage, backup singers, 3 pretty angels, the band and a projected screen showing the live event within the place and also the subtitle of the song.

I guess standing and sing was to get everyone involved with them. What i notice was when they were singing, sometimes they raise one or both their hands up 45 degree towards the stage like recieving something. There are some songs i like. Under the shadow? if i'm correct. They will be releasing a new album soon.

The pastor was at Woodland so how did we got connected with him? Through the live telecast between Tampines and Woodland. They had video camera at the chruch. Pretty interesting. Using technology. (Yesh yesh frog in the well Lionel) Talking about a section from the bible and about Love and Faith. I do agree with some part.

Later on was the healing part. Where those with illness to stand up and pray together with those at Woodland. One hand at the body area which they don't find well and if it got to do with blood stuff touch your head and pray. While the volunteer walks around and pray with them. Certain people who felt better after session of praying were invited to the stage from both side (Tampines and Woodland) Their personal testimonial were given out. Stating what was wrong with them and how they felt. After seeing it, i'm not sure to believe it only. *wonders*

Lastly...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Thursday, May 05, 2005

Its raining heavily right now. Wooo but the weather is still not cooling. This month has been VERY HOT.
What a interesting day i had yesterday...

First stop was a ERP project presentation. (I completed it the day before finishing it at 5am while going from room to hall to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool and back hall to room to do the slides :p) During my grp's turn at the last slide, it show something at the end.


If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again.
-- Flavia Weedn


Teacher asked Arul to read out that sentence. I bet he was feeling what the f*** Lionel type that for? Haha at that time i feeling kinda paiseh. I was telling myself i shouldn't have done that and the teacher ask what did it meant? I was like huh? lucky Weihao said it mean Don't Give Up. Seriously i got no idea why i typed that or gone into thinking what it meant. I was listening to Breathe Easy by Blue while doing the slides when i heard the word dream and went to search under Proverb. That sentence caught my attention and WALA its at the end of the presentation slide. Its just a small creative part of mine or a simple thinking of Lionel?

Went back to Serangoon Seconday School (SRS) where i studied straight after class. Met up with Baohui and Yanting in SRS to have lunch and to visit the teachers. Both turn into much pretty girls. Haha. Yes Baohui very very cute... adorable. A few teacher we knew had already went back home or transfered out.

Later i went back home to change and went to TCC at Bencoolen St. Wonderful place suggected by Yanting to chill. They actually wanted to go Kbox at Katong. Well maybe another time huh. Surprising to see that the TCC have such siting place. Big bean bag to make you sit comfortably and feel like you're at home. Really interesting place to chill. We talk alot of stuff.. family, general stuff etc. etc. When was the last time i have such a chit chat session. Muhahaha. I supposed that was the fun and the real Lionel i was looking for since i joined ITE. Baohui !!! the bite marks are gone :p but some internal blueblack... how was the last bite from me? Damm shiok huh?

Do you guys know the local show "chase"? something like after 10 years from primary or secondary sch life. Somewhere along you meet them again or maybe fall in love with each other. That will be very sweet :p See how each other have grown up. What you doing now and other stuff.

We were there for about 5 hours just talking !!! thats great enjoyed myself. I suppose seconday school life was the BEST. Where everyone has its own "mutual" thinking growing up together from sec 1 to sec 5 thats where i can remember most. Dumb... dumb together, play... play together, kena punish... punish together haha yes really missed those days. I don't think i can remember from the younger days.

Breathe Easy by Blue

Cruel to the eye
I see the way he makes you smile
Cruel to the eye
Watching him hold what used to be mine

Why did I lie
Why did I wander where to fly
Ooh why
Ooh why

And I.........can't breathe easy
I cant sleep at night
Until your by my side
No I........can't breathe easy
I cant dream you had another dream without you lying next to me
There's no way

Crushed me inside
For every word that caused you to cry
Crushed me inside
I wont forget, no I wont baby I
Don't know why
(Don't know why)
I left the one I was looking to find

Ooh why
Ooh why

WHY

I.........can't breathe easy
I cant sleep at night
Until your by my side
No I........can't breathe easy
(Breathe easy)
I cant dream you had another dream without you lying next to me, there's no way
No I.........can't breathe easy
I cant dream you had another dream without you lying next to me, there's no way

Out of my mind
Nothing makes sense anymore
I want you back in my life
That's all I'm breathing for
Ooh I......................
Tell me why................
Ooh Tell me why
I cant dream you had another dream without you lying next to me, there's no way

No no no no no I................can't breathe easy
I cant sleep at night
Until your...by my side
Yeah I...................Can't breathe easy
No I...
I can't dream you had another dream without you lying next to me, there's no way
There's no way

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Hiya... i'm back but i don't feel like blogging right now. Don't know what i'm thinking right now.. just confuse feeling lousy stuff like that...don't know why i'm feeling that too. lame huh? Right now i'm listening to Breathe Easy by Blue. Nice song, suits my mood for now.

Arghhh i still have a ERP presentation later at 1215 and i haven't started doing it yet. Later soccer Liverpool vs Chelsea at 0245. I was hoping both club will be kicked out. is it possible? *cheers*

Sunday, May 01, 2005

Right now i'm going to blog what is on the earlier post, i find it very funny and the comments i received from friends. Before i continue, everyone has the right to assume something because thats how a normal human being is like.

While i was typing out that blog, i was not angry, showing or feeling negative. Just normal but made myself angry so i can express the pissed off feeling and was laughing about it. I wanted to blog something like this till this thing came upon by chance. Read on and you'll find out what i really meant.

Some are true, some are not or maybe all were true or is it not? *confusing huh?* Thats for me to know for you to decide which are which. I wanna emphasize again this I'M NOT SO SIMPLE.

When the gentlemen and ladies were reading it, i supposed you assumed that i was angry and pissed huh? Gotcha!!! When was the last time anyone seen me like that? never right? neither online nor real ife. The only time i felt and said something was against my father on the phone which he really really hurts me because of what he did to my mum. That was during 1 years plus ago. Of course not using the famous F word that will be very rude no matter what he is still my father.

Back to topic. What i want to point out is that when others say something to you, its doesn't mean he/she USUALLY meant it. He/she could be pretending to be like angry,happy and all the other emotional stuff bootlick etc... Of course it does feel good when someone praise you and bad if someone talk bad about you but don't let this into you. Lets say in a chat in msn. When a person says haha or hehe doesn't mean the person is really laughing maybe its their habbit to type that. Understand what i'm trying to say? A very good example is the previous blog post and after reading this section. You see the difference? I was not angry at that time but laughing and other thought i was angry. If you still don't understand, go and bang the wall :p oh ya another good example is about 2 soccer manager, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger. They like to have mind war aka psychological war. Each trying to demoralise each other. Something like that but mine is playing with his mind not him playing mine. *rhymes huh? LOL*

What i did was manipulating the feeling. Sounds bad huh but hey when you're into the real working life you'll know what i meant. There usually, surely be 1 **** up person doing that. Right now i'm not trying to be that **** person but telling or say sharing this. Maybe some of you might know but i'm just trying to brain storm the problem out for myself to think. To understand it more clearly to myself. Like i said I'M NOT SO SIMPLE. You might ask why i chose that guy to be the" victim". For one simple reason because he don't trust me. I'll take back my words IF what i say did somehow find its way into his mind if not no way am i taking back the words. *rofl* Another question, did i take him as an enemy? No definitely not. Remember what you learn in ERP? Apply it!!! Its cheaper to keep old customer then getting new ones. It goes for friends too. I'm not talking about using cash form to make friends but you'll feel comfortable with friends you know then a stranger. Am i right?

In life, there are alot of stuff you cannot take it seriously but when you're supposed to be serious you better be. Right now i'm only 20... so still a long way ahead. If i was to take almost every single thing serious, i'll have tons and tons of unsolve problems. I have learn to take thing more relax.

Lets talk about me.

Knowing how to different shape whats this and whats that and don't mixed then up. 1 is 1 2 is 2
I don't judge a person from listen from other. *You should be shot dead if you make friends like that*
You want others to respect you good you have to earn it not the other way around. Same for the other things.

Does it give you a clearer picture of Lionel? hope it does :p



Replies to some comments

Weihao:

*LOL, ROFL, LMAO* Haha thanks about the best post of the year from me. If only this could beat xiaxiu's blog. Then maybe i'll do that everyday. I like this fucka-dong-dong word. Remind me of how Aidil says in a funny way.

Junwei:

Muhahaha forever wanna know people "speical stuff" :p Smack your head ah.. still can ask me for treats as though secondary school life i never treat you like that. =(

Junhan:

Quoted:
"If you're stil bother by it. Tell you what.. Print Screen this site and send it to your lawyer and sue me."

Best.. only you spotted my cold joke. Lol i was expecting Weihao to say something about it because i thought to him i was known to be the cold joker. lousy :p thats was also a infamous cold joke hint to state what mood i was like. I guess no one knew it huh? maybe only Junhan?

Rebbecca:

Hope i din't frighten you huh :p


Awww its 6am, now time to sleep!!!

44 Days to NS *cheers*

Friday, April 29, 2005

Kindly read the disclaimer before continue reading because its going to be fucking nasty. Yesh, you heard me right
FUCKING NASTY


Maybe that person is talking about me or maybe not. Whatever shit. What some cannot be trusted? Congratulation, if you think your msn nick did pissed me off but too bad YOU FAILED.

DON'T FUCKING ASSUME YOU KNOW ME BECAUSE I'M NOT SO SIMPLE. I suppose you don't know me well enough. I jolly well know how to different shape whats friends and whats love. Yes, i can't deny the fact that I like her. But do i have to ask you before i like her? FUCK YOU you just ask me once whether i like someone, and not her. So what if you know i like her? There ain't nothing for you to stop me from liking her. Who treated you as a enemy? Who say that? YOU yourselves!! When did i even give that feeling about you being a enemy? From hearsay? I don't judge a person from listen from other. Get this FUCKING straight into your thick skull. Answer this question because you forgot to reply to him. "maybe he afraid dat he mite hurt ur feeling or wat" Have you thought of that? FUCK YOUR PRINCIPLE. You want others to treat you good you HAVE TO EARN IT. Why don't you do the other way round? You treat other better first before they treat you better? DUH!

DON'T ALSO FUCKING ASSUME YOU KNOW SOMETHING BUT THE FACT IS YOU DON'T. Get a CLEARER PICTURE before you start all this shit. Eversince before i knew the answer i already stop that feeling. Even when other push me to go forward but i stop. I'm not any Tom, Dick or Harry and hell no do you have to thanks for me that. Why the FUCK am i even bothering to reply this early in the morning at 6am... DAMM because of what you said i just had to let it ALL OUT. Don't blame the guy who told me this. Now I feel dumber reading this blog with all the fucking stuff. Geez

I'm pissed because i hate others assuming that they know me FUCKING damm well and hell no IF you're thinking of apologising because i'm a guy too i understand what you feel. Think before you jump into conclusion next time. Now i feel much FUCKING better letting all out.

CASE CLOSED

If you're stil bother by it. Tell you what.. Print Screen this site and send it to your lawyer and sue me.