It's Personal, Myself & I. It's My Prerogative

There Goes November 2009

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:36:59 GMT

How times flies. November was over in an instant. Been a busy month. Attended a 3 days Problem Based Learning Foundation course in Temasek Polytechnic. It's still looks great and it brought back memories. Lots of improvements made to school.

Not forgetting TRACOM Sprint.

Cohesive Event 10/09/2009

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:30:52 GMT

Had a cohesive event with my second batch of trainees (Eric, Justin, Andrew and Aik Seah). The activities planned were back to back. We kicked off the day with Bowling at Marina Square after breakfast at McDonald's.

It's been some time since I last bowled. It was fun bowling with the boys as they were very good at it.

Photos Courtesy Of Eric

We went to K-Box after bowling to let our hair down. I didn't realize they love singing so much and Justin sounded so professional. They were definitely big fans of Jay Chou. Jay Chou's songs in my opinion were difficult to sing as he always use different techniques for each songs.

Had brunch at Hotpot Culture, the food was below average though. It was made up by having a game of number guessing. Five of us will contribute to something into a bowl where the "loser" who "guessed" the number will have to finish what's in the bowl. Marshmallows which melted in hot soup tasted terrible.

The day ended after we proceeded to Suntec to the COMEX. Justin and Andrew bought a new PC each.

It was a splendid cosy day well-spent with the guys.

Beauty Regime 1

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:29:06 GMT

Do you have any skin care products you swear by?

With the various types of skin care products available, I found the newly launched O2 Bubble-Mask by Follow Me pretty impressive. Follow Me been in the market for many years already.

After cleansing your face, apply O2 Bubble-Mask evenly and "miraculously" bubbles will form. Rinse face with warm water after leaving it on for 5-10 mins. Rich papaya extract gently exfoliates dead skin. Skin will feel more supple and smooth after using.

Apply a thin layer

Bubbles start to form

What is your skin care regime?

Random Updates

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:15:01 GMT

Been a busy Aug 09 for me as there were a number of events I participated. Went to Jurong Bird Park, participated AHM (though only 6km) and lastly NDP AFC 2009.

Kesler, Ivan, J'den and I went to Jurong Bird Park on 15 Aug 09. It had been ages since I last went to Jurong Bird Park. There were many changes but I can hardly remember as I last went when I was in Primary school. Let the pictures do the talking.

NDP AFC 2009 Pictures.

Signing out.

Food Glorious Food - Silk Road Restaurant 11 Jul 2009

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:26:56 GMT

Went to Sentosa with J'den and had a sumptuous meal at Silk Road Restaurant near Palawan Beach (Beach Carpark).

The food was simply wonderful so was the excellent service. The staff were courteous and friendly and this made the dinner even more enjoyable. Had signature dishes like Pumpskin soup, chilli crabs...

Let the pictures do the talking.

Signing Out

Night Safari

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:57:14 GMT

Backdate entry on 26 Jun 2009. Joined a group of friends to Night Safari. It's a promotion that the zoo had where visitors cut out a coupon from the papers to gain access with 50% off. It was a good deal as none of us been to the night safari. No pictures on the animals as it was prohibited as it would cause alarm to them.

Signing out

Random Thoughts

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:08:34 GMT

Like this song by S.H.E alot.

只剩下钢琴陪我站在这里梦想中属於我们的婚礼却成了单人结婚进行曲在这场爱情角力的拔河里爱我还是爱你你选择了自己
撒娇的可爱的迷人的爱哭的照片里曾经的都是你喜欢的如今我还在原地你却走回你的记忆
你说我爱你太多就快要把你淹没你害怕幸福短暂一秒就崩落分开是一种解脱让你好好的想过我想要的那片天空你是不是能够给我
你说我给你太多却不能给我什麽分不清激情承诺永恒或迷惑爱情是一道伤口我们各自苦痛沉默是我最後温柔是因为我太爱你
只剩下钢琴陪我站在这里梦想中属於我们的婚礼安静了在我枕边的梦里
我知道相爱原本就不容易爱不是一加一努力就有结局
撒娇的可爱的迷人的爱哭的照片里曾经的都是你喜欢的脸颊的泪还温热却没有人握我的手
你说我爱你太多就快要把你淹没你害怕幸福短暂一秒就崩落分开是一种解脱让你好好的想过我想要的那片天空你是不是能够给我
你说我给你太多却不能给我什麽分不清激情承诺永恒或迷惑爱情是一道伤口我们各自苦痛沉默是我最後温柔是因为我太爱你

Another info media on TV which I guess seen by many.

Pefection within the imperfections. Do you love your loved ones because they are perfect? Or because they are perfectly imperfect?

Birthday Celebration

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:53:26 GMT

How time flies, it one year after I got my licence. It's a great feeling though time wait for no one. Sent my car in for some re-spray to cover the marks made by some idiot for didn't turn properly and brushed against my bumper some time ago. It was a great job done by the workshop as my car looked new again.

Celebrated my birthday with Ivan, Kesler and J'den. Thanks for the pressies.

Ivan's New Car

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:52:50 GMT

Ivan got his new car last Saturday and I got to take a ride on it. He had bought the new Honda Jazz. Interior wise, he got the luxury version. Found many mug shaped holder inside, I guess it meant for driver and passengers to enjoy their drinks while on the move. Besides that, the new slicker outlook and no spoiler, the car is quite similar to mine.

It's funny how Ivan tried to get familiar with his new car. Though with many years of experiences, he still need a little time to get used to driving a smaller car. Performance wise for Jazz is still good.

Cohesion Day 02 Feb 09

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:52:05 GMT

Cohesion Day Pic with my trainees. Had gathering at East Coast Park. Backdated 2 Feb 09.

Monuments

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:28:04 GMT

It's been some time since I last blog about something. After a long hiatus, I am penning this down as I found it rather meaningful. A National Education been scheduled for Total Defence to allow the instructors and trainees to visit some of the monuments that tribute lives sacrificed during the Second World War.

Looking at some of the images, let’s recall the background behind these monuments.

Tan Kim Seng Fountain created in memorial to Mr Tan Kim Seng. A philanthropist, he had donated generous sum of money to construct a system to provide piped water to town.

The Cenotaph was erected in memory of those who sacrificed their lives in First World War. It was decided after Second World War, the memorial should also remember those who sacrificed their lives too.

In remembrance of war hero Mr Lim Bo Seng, the monument, Lim Bo Seng Memorial was built. He sacrificed his life to protect his fellow comrades from being captured by the Japanese Army.

Lastly, the Civilian War Memorial is dedicated to those who perished during the Japanese Occupation. The four pillars rise to pinnacle of 92.5 metres symbolized shared experiences by the four major races. Remains of unidentified war victims were buried beneath the monument.

There was also a guest presenter who shared something that do trigger my mind on how pampered we are now. He did mention on why people no longer find it meaningful to celebrate Chinese New Year. It is true that when I was young, I do look forward to CNY as it’s only during that period I do get to have a sumptuous meal. Even for soft drinks, I do get to drink it to my heart fulfill. Yes, indeed, our lives are better and we can get new clothes any time when we only get to do so before its CNY.

Signing off.

GPS

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:37:08 GMT

Friends who took my car know I am pretty bad at navigating. No matter how I prepare myself by checking the road directory before leaving the house, I still get lost. My passengers will get all the nonsense from me. Ok, I am really very bad. :P

Instead of screaming at my poor passengers for not directing me or advising me in advance on the right direction, I bought a Global Positioning System (GPS).

The Packard Bell Compasseo 370 served it's basic purpose of a GPS unit. It can direct me to the correct course to take and warn me of any ERP gantries and traffic cameras ahead. The after service of Packard Bell is pretty lousy. I have sent an email on some queries I have but till now I still did not get a reply. No wonder on the website forum of Packard Bell people complaint that the service is really bad. They better pull their socks up before they lose their market space.

Self Indulgence

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:49:39 GMT

Got myself this recently to pamper myself. I always like rings and watches and this added to my collection.

Read someone's blog and got me thinking whether one can be friends with their exs. Do you feel randour with him/her. That's one question many may face at one point of time in their lives. When a couple broke up, where do the love go? Do people still lock in their bitter cold war after their break-up? With the increasing divorce rate, do one still believe love can last forever? when one person suggest to break-up, where has the love gone to? Does it go to the new relationship? Every relationship is different and so does the love. I am pretty contented with my life. Just got alittle emo after reading someone's blog. Hope everyone will cherish their family, friends, and their love ones and don't let go easily. :)

Activities

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:50:38 GMT

Had Cohesive Day with my colleagues and trainees at Bishan Park for prawn catching. Did not try it but glad to see all the trainees having fun trying to use the fishing rod to catch those prawns. Had BBQ for breakfast followed by a light buffet. Simple way to end the Friday morning. Took a pic with my students.

Dinner was sinful with J'den, Ivan and Kesler at Ikoi at Hotel Mirama. No picture as I didn't bring it with me.

On Saturday, I went to the Botanical Gardens. It's another good feeling going to these places instead of shopping malls all the time. Let the pictures do the talking.

Random Babbling

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:34:55 GMT

Had a ship dinner on last Friday with former shipcrew at Paramount Hotel. The shopping center below was kind of sleazy as there were scantily dressed women around. Nonetheless, the poolside cafe made up for it though the buffet was ok. Had received the Best Ship plaque from my former boss.

Went to South Ridge Sunday and the view was great. Been some time since I had such as breeze walk and I enjoyed the view.

Strike A Pose

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:40:10 GMT

Never really take a pic of me and my "Jazzical". Given my car a name, Jazzical, corny by just a simple name made up by it's model name.

Me on my way to clean my car. It's my weekly routine to keep her clean.

Striking a pose with "Jazzical".

My permanent passengers onboard given by J'den, two cute stuff toys taking the backseats. I had 3 TY bears and Tiga at the back. Me being a child at heart. :P

First Servicing

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:42:13 GMT

I went for my 1st car servicing last Mon, the arrangement was find and it took me less than 4 hrs to get it done. The disappointment was the cleaning of my car although free of charge by Kah Motors was a tad disappointing. I found edges not clean and there's still dirt on it. Why I know? I had cleaned it a day before. Complaint to my agent on the dissatifactory service. Told him I clean even better than the FOC cleaning. I had requested for no strong detergent but just plain water as I had coat my car with a paint protection. Not wanting any harsh treatment, I opt for just water and yet, it's not a good job. Saw the new Jazz, it don't look good to me. Too weird edges, no regret getting this version.

Talking about cleaning the car, it can be an arduous task. Every week, I have to clean the car as there's construction going on at my workplace and all the sand dust just irritates me. I took at least 2 hours to clean and vacuum the car. Enough on cleaning but I realize on the road there are damn lousy drivers who don't check. There's one Ang Mo woman who tried to change lane and never check, I managed to avoid her. The stupid woman had no guts and avoid looking at me near the traffic junction when we met again. Hello, how the hell you get your licence??? Enough of my complaint, guess I still don't have much to blog about. Just busy with work. Have a good weekend.

My Car

Fri, 30 May 2008 17:06:11 GMT

The feeling of getting my very own car is good though the increase in fuel prices recently did create some sort of hesitation. Nonetheless, life still go on no matter what. I had alittle spin and I drove to work the next day. Still trying to get more familiar with my car as I have yet got the feel of it. Taken some pics of my car. Here goes.

Random Babbling

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:11:07 GMT

Been on a hiatus for some time, alive and kicking. Haha. Life being mundane and I have nothing to blog about.

Just some stuff that happened last week. My former unit was awarded the best ship in the fleet. I was invited to dinner with the former crew and it's was nice to see similar faces. Was presented with a plaque to commemorate the service onboard.

Received a phone call from car agent that my car arrived. Done some administrative stuff and I guess my car be ready by end of the month. It's much earlier than expected.

Will be busy in the coming weeks as I prepare for some coaching courses and coming lessons. Need to get some presentation slides ready soon.

Will stop here. Till I have something interesting to blog about, take care everyone.

Song To Recommend

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:35:21 GMT

A pretty nice song, enjoy...

Leona Lewis' Better In Time

Lyrics

It's been the longest winter without you

I didn't know where to turn to

See somehow I can't forget you

After all that we've been through

Going coming thought I heard a knock

Who's there no one

Thinking that I deserve it

Now I realise that I really didn't know

If you didn't notice you mean everything

Quickly I'm learning to love again

All I know is I'm gon' be ok

[Chorus:]

Thought I couldn't live without you

It's gonna hurt when it heals too

It'll all get better in time

And even though I really love you

I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to

It'll all get better in time

I couldn't turn on the TV

Without something there to remind me

Was it all that easy

To just put aside your feelings

If I'm dreaming don't wanna laugh

Hurt my feelings but that's the path

I believe in And I know that time will heal it

If you didn't notice boy you meant everything

Quickly I'm learning to love again

All I know is I'm gon' be ok

[Chorus:]

Thought I couldn't live without you

It's gonna hurt when it heals too

It'll all get better in time

And even though I really love you

I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to

It'll all get better in time

Since there's no more you and me

It's time I let you go So I can be free

And live my life how it should be

No matter how hard it is I'll be fine without you

Yes I will

[Chorus: X2]

Thought I couldn't live without you

It's gonna hurt when it heals too

It'll all get better in time

And even though I really love you

I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to

It'll all get better in time

COE Bidding Result

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:26:40 GMT

Received a good news from my car agent that my COE bid was successful. I opt for 4 bids non-guaranteed COE at $15000, and today's 1st open bidding result was at QP $16930. Just glad I didn't pay more for it.

Simple Celebration

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:45:09 GMT

After dinner at Hong Kong Tea House off East Coast Rd, Ivan and Kesler brought me a birthday cake from Temptations. Didn't have any intention to celebrate in the first place. A really nice chocolate cake.

Thanks Ivan and Kesler for the presents and cake.

Got My Driving License

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:54:46 GMT

Woohoo...I passed my driving lesson! After much planning and practical lessons, its made my day to pass it once and for all. I am glad all the planning pays off. Was quite worried about the traffic since it's peak hour but surprisingly, the traffic flow was quite favorable.

Thanks for all the encouragement received. It's the best birthday present I can give myself.

Ivan's Birthday

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:40:29 GMT

Celebrated Ivan's birthday yesterday at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel, Carousel. Wide spread of cuisine but the food were mostly cold due to the strong air-conditioning. Took some pictures but no food picture. Happy Birthday Ivan.

Gift 2

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:23:46 GMT

Met up with Andy and Charles for dinner yesterday at Szechuan Court at Raffles City. Nice restaurant but a tad pricy though. Receive my advanced birthday gift from Andy a lovely branded keychain. I will aim to pass my driving test so I can use it soon. Thanks Andy.

Gift From Andy